B. Lifted Up!

BLESSED MODE  Kel Mitchell knows what it's like to struggle through depression and addiction, but he also knows the power of God's presence to help you find freedom and the blessings in your life. Following his extensive career in entertainment, starring in beloved fan favorites including Nickelodeon’s Kenan & Kel, All That, and cultural epic feature film Good Burger, among many others, this two-t...

REMOVING THE MASK “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23) With social media platforms that practically demand living your life out loud, folks are making decisions about who they want to be and how they want to be perceived by others. Living a life that your heart cannot agree with is just not healthy. Psychologist, educator and author, Dr. Michelle...

SOCIAL IMPACT VIA PHILANTHROPY    Who says that only the wealthy can make a social impact? Brandolon Barnett, who overcame financial hardship to become a tech innovator, philanthropist, and change agent challenges the narrative about what philanthropy is, what social impact is, who gets to have it, and who gets to be a philanthropist. Author of Dreams Deferred: Recession, Struggle, And The Quest F...

VISION FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS This is the year of the Black woman! New business start-ups are up by 30 percent over pre-pandemic years, inclusive of 2.7 million Black women small business owners nationwide. But, what about access to capital? Enter The BOSS Network, founded by Dr. Cameka Smith (Bringing Out Successful Sisters), an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women with one...

THE POWER OF THOUGHT    There is a stark distinction between being rich and being wealthy. While the rich have lots of money, the wealthy don't worry about money.  Wealth is passed from generation to generation. Wealth sets you free. Drink from the fountain of wisdom as Dr. Dennis Kimbro takes us to class via his study of global wealth & poverty to focus on how wealthy Black Americans achieve succ...

BLACK GIRL DREAMS Where is the equity in our children’s future? The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) was created to be a disruptor in grantmaking and a catalyst to provide greater resources toward underfunded organizations that intentionally support Black girls and women. Executive Director, Malikah Berry Rogers, sits in with our co-hosts to lead the discussion on how this movem...

INVESTING: CLOSING THE WEALTH GAP  The stock market has been on a tumultuous ride this year, driven by circumstances that pierce our emotions and pockets. Given inflation and a bear market, are we headed to recession? Be sure to catch this episode of B. Lifted Up! as our guest, Cassandra Cummings, Financial Advisor and Founder of The Stocks & Stiletto Society, shares her insights & expertise on th...

CANNABIS: FROM VISION TO VALUE  There is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to cannabis. It is an industry with an old and rich history, that continues to evolve in the global context. Our guest expert, Faye Coleman, CEO of Pure Genesis, drops science & history on this industry where the social, economic and environmental atmosphere has always driven the direction of its usage and popular...

LEADERSHIP Leadership is not always an uphill climb. When something is birthed deep inside your soul, what do you do with that feeling to capture its essence, nurture and grow it? The Ask Benny Pough, CEO of DVERSE Media who has served as President of Roc Nation Music, Executive VP of Epic Records, and Senior VP of Universal Music Group’s Island Def Jam. Upon the release of his first book, “On IMP...

REMOVING THE MASK “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23) With social media platforms that practically demand living your life out loud, folks are making decisions about who they want to be and how they want to be perceived by others. Living a life that your heart cannot agree with is just not healthy. Psychologist, educator and author, Dr. Michelle...

RESILIENCE - What is the work that God has given you -- that will go out into the world as a work of art? The last few years have tested our capacity to survive and remain sane under some pretty intense conditions. The pandemic, financial instability, political discord and social unrest. We have been both shaken and awakened at our core, giving cause to review and re-evaluate our value systems in...

WOMEN WHO CHANGED GOSPEL MUSIC Gospel music has a rich history. In addition to our most celebrated gospel pioneers – i.e. Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, and James Cleveland -- the golden age of gospel was also filled with pioneering women who made a difference on the road to abundance; who carved their own paths and planted roots for others to reap the harvest; change agents who left a legacy tha...

LIFE & LEGACY   Having NO plan is a plan for failure. Our lives are measured by the stories we write and legacies we create and leave for who’s next. Who can you trust with your goals and wishes for existence within & beyond a lifetime?  Aimee Griffin, Esq. of Life & Legacy Counselors - The Griffin Firm, PLLC shares pearls of wisdom in navigating the legal mine field for protecting and passing on...

BLACK GIRL DREAMS Where is the equity in our children’s future? The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) was created to be a disruptor in grantmaking and a catalyst to provide greater resources toward underfunded organizations that intentionally support Black girls and women. Executive Director, Malikah Berry Rogers, sits in with our co-hosts to lead the discussion on how this movem...

RESILIENCE - What is the work that God has given you -- that will go out into the world as a work of art? The last few years have tested our capacity to survive and remain sane under some pretty intense conditions. The pandemic, financial instability, political discord and social unrest. We have been both shaken and awakened at our core, giving cause to review and re-evaluate our value systems in...

FAITH, JUSTICE & SOCIAL CHANGE With the mid-term elections approaching this November, the stakes are high. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives & 34 in the Senate are up for election. Most concerning are the new more restrictive laws, which will adversely affect the poor, disabled and people with language barriers. That’s not all. Gerrymandering -- the redistricting of voter maps -- allow...

B. Lifted Up! Special Edition: Linsey Davis, anchor for ABC News Live Prime & weekend “World News Tonight” and correspondent for “World News Tonight,” “Good Morning America,” “20/20” & “Nightline”, has covered news stories around the globe. After achieving huge success with her previous bestselling children’s books, The World Is Awake, One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Differen...

INVESTING: CLOSING THE WEALTH GAP  The stock market has been on a tumultuous ride this year, driven by circumstances that pierce our emotions and pockets. Given inflation and a bear market, are we headed to recession? Be sure to catch this episode of B. Lifted Up! as our guest, Cassandra Cummings, Financial Advisor and Founder of The Stocks & Stiletto Society, shares her insights & expertise on th...

RESILIENCE - What is the work that God has given you -- that will go out into the world as a work of art? The last few years have tested our capacity to survive and remain sane under some pretty intense conditions. The pandemic, financial instability, political discord and social unrest. We have been both shaken and awakened at our core, giving cause to review and re-evaluate our value systems in...

PRESSING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY - The world has changed. In the midst of a surge of public human mean-ness, uncertainty moved in and doesn’t want to leave. COVID slid in like a theft in the night and took up residence. Its domino effect on the economy, rumors and war finds most of us in an unfamiliar headspace. Join this conversation with Rev. Dr. Lisa D. Robinson, author of “Let Not Your Heart Be Tr...

FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS In this era of The Great Resignation where many are inspired to start their own businesses, Black small business owners are on track for continued growth. But, what about access to capital? The lack of access to capital makes it much more challenging for minority business owners to get their businesses off the ground and running. So, where do you find capital to fund your bus...

DAVID & TAMELA MANN  Dynamic duo – David & Tamela Mann join B. Lifted Up! with pearls of wisdom about relationships, faith, love & understanding. Grammy®-winning recording artist and actress, Tamela Mann and her husband and business partner, actor/comedian David Mann, together helm Tillymann Entertainment – and return to television in their third season of Tyler Perry’s “Assisted Living” (BET/BET...

A MOTHER’S LOVE  Motherhood does not come with an instruction manual. Thankfully it does come with the wisdom of generations of elders who came before us. The Bible describes wisdom in a feminine sense -- for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” (Proverbs 3:14) So, it all begins with Mom. Yvette Moyo, Founder/CEO of MOBE (Marketing Opportunities in Business & En...

BLESSED MODE  Kel Mitchell knows what it's like to struggle through depression and addiction, but he also knows the power of God's presence to help you find freedom and the blessings in your life. Following his extensive career in entertainment, starring in beloved fan favorites including Nickelodeon’s Kenan & Kel, All That, and cultural epic feature film Good Burger, among many others, this two-t...

FAITH, JUSTICE & SOCIAL CHANGE With the mid-term elections approaching this November, the stakes are high. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives & 34 in the Senate are up for election. Most concerning are the new more restrictive laws, which will adversely affect the poor, disabled and people with language barriers. That’s not all. Gerrymandering -- the redistricting of voter maps -- allow...