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David Anthoni welcomes Karlease Smalls to share her insights on Black History month. Karlease is a native of New York but currently resides in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Karlease is a member of Zion Wesley AME Zion Church. Karlease started her nursing career as a Certified Nurse Assistant at Five Oaks Manor nursing home for four years. In December 2019, Karlease graduated from Cabarrus College of...

 After changing the culture in lockroom, wining games, and bringing a new energy back to the Carolinas, The Panthers snub Steve Wilks for the head coaching position. Meanwhile, David Anthoni leads the community to pray for the city of Memphis and pleads for peaceful protest.

David Anthoni opens 2023 with thanksgiving and prayer. Friends from across of the country join him with prayers ranging from homelessness to healing.  Thanks to: Pastor Rodney Gilchrist, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Dewberry, Dr. Jerret Fite, Dr. Daran H. Mitchell, Pastor Quintarro Smith,  and Pastor Robert Kelly.

  S5E10- DaGrip welcomes Lynn Kennedy Mitchell - The Annual Thanksgiving Rules #LaughterIsGoodMedicine   DaGrip welcomes Lynn Kennedy Mitchell, the Executive Director of Thrive High Point. Thrive High Point is a minority entrepreneurship initiative by the Chamber of Commerce. Thrive has been developed to support the broad needs of minority and women-owned businesses in the city. As Executive Direc...

S5E9- DaGrip with Ms. Erica Lawrence, Ms. Black International Ambassador 2022   DaGrip welcomes Ms. Erica Lawrence to the podcast. Erica is a woman of faith, mom, inspirational speaker & Cancer awareness advocate. She is the newly crowned Ms. Black International Ambassador 2022 with her platform, The H.E.A.L. Initiative. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Communication Studies from UNC Gre...

The DaGrip welcomes Courtney Tate, author, and veteran educator to share with us her views on writing powerful stories to impact the lives of black and brown kids in America. Courtney is the owner of Courtney Tate Consulting, LLC; where she empowers others in building a better tomorrow. Courtney walks us through her journey of journaling and manifesting those late-night notes into books. She is pa...

David Anthoni visits polling places in Gaston and Mecklenburg County encouraging others to cast their vote in the mid-term election.

David Anthoni welcomes Coach Nicole Woods of the Lady 49ers Basketball Team to the podcast. Woods, as a member of the coaching staff as well as in her own life, talked plainly about adversity.  Through the conversation, Woods shared how the team faced some hard truths but realized as Mike Tomlin would say, "The Standard is The Standard".  Woods affirmed the new season and the opportunity to reach...

DaGrip welcomes Dr. Monte Witherspoon to the dialogue on "Education in America".  Dr. Witherspoon shares how his story as a struggling student in elementary and middle school fueled his efforts to help all students become "high achievers". He gives credit to the teachers who refuse to let him fall through the cracks.  During the dialogue, Witherspoon shares several strategies the faith community a...

Fidelina Jackson, former Christian Education Director of the Western North Carolina Conference Christian Education Department authors the novel, "The Church Lady's Cry". Mrs. Jackson is a lifelong educator teaching for 15 years with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system, 8 years with the Kannapolis City Schools, and 4 years with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth school system. Our dialogue shares the sy...

David Anthoni talks with Jeremy Moore & Darian Carson from NC Nursing Academy about the new opportunities for persons 16-25 in the Gaston County area.  The NC Nursing Academy offers a variety of programs for students to become certified through the State of North Carolina. NC Nursing Academy offers Nurse Aide I Training, Personal Care Aide Training, Medication Administration Training, and Medicati...

“The Revolutionary” Darius Lockhart has dazzled fans as a professional wrestler for more than 10 years. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Lockhart entered the sport of wrestling at an early age and never turned back. During the interview, “The Revolutionary” shares his views on the journey of wrestling and the pursuit to be a revolutionary. dariuslockhart@dariuslockhart.com #BeARevolutionary...

DaGrip welcomes Natalie Nelson Parker, the CEO of Civitas Consulting Group. For years she has served with The National Network of Young Adults through the United Methodist Church to help organizations understand pathways of progress for young adults in the 21st-century. Parker is an ordained Clergywoman; however, she understands her calling extends further than traditional spaces. Through Civitas...

Courtney Ajinca is an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents, and outstanding reputation have made her a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Ajinça has made a name for herself by taking her passion for designing spectacular events and transforming it into a lifestyle. She continuously exceeds expectations with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination, and innovati...

David Anthoni chats with the President of Clinton College, Dr. Lester McCorn about the exciting transformation of an HBCU emerging out of Rock Hill, South Carolina. The Reverend Dr. Lester Agyei (Ahd-JAY-ee) McCorn is a visionary leader, scholar, author, activist and college president. He is the 13th President of Clinton College in Rock Hill, SC. He is a native of Worcester, Massachusetts. An alum...

Rev. Justin E. Wade, Student Body President at Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC and Founder of the Forward Focus Youth Empowerment Conference, stopped by DaGrip for my first in-person interview in 24 months. Yes we are both vaxed and all that good stuff. Wade will pursue a Masters' of Divinity degree at Duke Divinity School upon graduation from Livingstone College. Today's show shares insights a...

Pastor W. Anthony Lawson, Jr. has served the Jumping Run Church, Inc. since 1986. His leadership caused the church to experience a Biblical transition, which brought about revolutionary change and growth. Pastor Anthony along with his wife Della, and the congregants, have worked tirelessly to carry out the God-given vision of the ministry: " Reach The Lost & Teach The Found."Today's episode discus...

DaGrip welcomes Ron King, Jr., Founder, and CEO of Kings' Press, LLC. Ron King Jr. was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is the co-founder and President of The Kings’ Press LLC – A publishing house providing platforms for the unsung heroes, the voiceless, and the invisible. He has over twenty years in both education and social services. He ventured out in writing and publishing meaningful narra...

David Anthoni dialogues with Dr. Xellex Z. Rivera about Charting New Waters through Choice and Change. “Dr. X”, is a native of the Bronx, New York, and a graduate of Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY, with a double Master’s Degree in Counseling and Mental Health Counseling. A proud HBCU graduate, Xellex attended Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC with a major in Liberal Arts, English. Initially, wi...

DaGrip welcomes Tess Thompson, CEO of Hello Doll Boutique at the Factoryshops - Gaffney, South Carolina.  Tess is making Boss moves to provide a brand new vibe in fashion in the Carolinas and online.  During our conversation, she talks about surviving Covid, building her brand, and trendy styles for the Spring. 

 DaGrip welcomes Superior Court Judge Kimberly Best to the Podcast.  Since 2009, Judge Kimberly Best has served as a District Court Judge in Mecklenburg County, District 26. Previously, she was a lawyer at The Best Law Firm, PLLC and a lawyer at Browne, Flebotte, Wilson, Horn & Webb, PLLC. She has also served as a Magistrate in Mecklenburg County and a Spanish Teacher at JT Williams Middle School....

DaGrip welcomes Min. Annetta M. Williams, author, and International recording artist. Annetta comes from a family of spiritually awakened people, The  Kirkwood Family. She grew up at St. Marks COGIC and now serves at Tabernacle of Praise under Pastor Charles McCarley & Lady Rachel McCarley. Annetta is a licensed minister and a worship leader. As an artist, she has traveled all over the world. With...

Join the powerful dialogue with Rev. Dr. Evalina Huggins- Critical Leadership in an Unstable Season. The  Rev. Dr.  Evalina Huggins, serves as the Presiding Elder of the Baltimore District in the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference of the A.ME. Zion Church. She serves the largest District within the Mid- Atlantic Episcopal District with 19 churches. She is also the former Presiding Elder of the...

Join this week's Podcast with Cynthia Kennedy of Yah's Way - "Food for Life" as we talk about the many herbal products which can help improve every aspect of your life.

David Anthoni spreads holiday cheer with Palmer L. Dupree, Sr. and the staff of Long & Son Mortuary Services, Inc.