Humanity Chats with Marjy

Dr. Sue Boscia joins Marjy to chat about her immigrant heritage, memories of her childhood in America and Italy, her favorite recipes, educational journey, family life, community, and her culture.  About Dr. Boscia Born to an Italian Mother and a First Generation Italian-American, Dr. Boscia's mother was from Emilia-Romagna and her father's parents were from Abruzzo and Basilicata. She w...

Archie Andah chats with Marjy about his personal journey to fatherhood and how parenting impacts his work/home life. He also shares his favorite childhood memories with his dad, snippets of how he was raised, and how intends to raise his young son.  About Archie Archie graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a minor in Urban and Regional Planning....

Katherine McCord chats with Marjy Marj about neurodiversity and accessibility in the workplace, schools, and within communities. She shares her personal story of neurodiversity, the importance of inclusion, and how to embrace individuals with different abilities. From being the little girl who played HR (even firing her mother when she was five years old), Katherine is a neurodiverse (Bipolar, OCD...

Osnat Benari joins Marjy Marj to discuss how to manage change in the workplace.  Osnat is a product leader, strategist, builder, advisor, and a coach for startups and young professionals. Over her twenty-plus-year career in product management, she cofounded Dragons Can Fly, a Web3 product strategy and design agency, and led product partnerships for BBG Ventures. She has also led product and innova...

Melody Murray joins Marjy on the chats to discuss ways to identify and combat suicidal behaviors. About Melody: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist. Former comedian.  Did standup in Los Angeles for 5 years at the Hollywood Improv, the Ha Ha, Comedy Store and the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club  Interviewed by the NY Times, the Business Insider, "The Doctors",...

Khala Marande Hawes talks about being a mother of three, managing her business, and supporting mothers. She is a serial entrepreneur. For the past seven years, she has been helping businesses to build, elevate and market their brands through her branding and marketing company, Agency24. She co-owns alongside her husband and partners, Oak and Ave Property Group, a real estate brokerage and developm...

Martina Clark (mar-tee-nah clah-rk), she/her, joins Humanity Chats to talk about her HIV journey. Martina is the author of My Unexpected Life: An International Memoir of Two Pandemics, HIV and COVID-19. She worked for more than 20 years for the United Nations system and now teaches writing and critical reading for CUNY. She’s been living with HIV for more than half her life – 30 years and counting...

Shannon Petrovich chats with Marjy about strategies to help one break free from an abusive partner, parent, adult child, sibling, or work-colleague. Shannon earned her Bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College, and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. She earned her clinical licenses in Social Work and Substance Abuse Counseling, and is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinic...

 Certified Divorce Recovery Coach Leah Marie Mazur Shares About Recovering from Divorce. Leah Marie Mazur is a certified Divorce Recovery Coach and founder of Mindfully Ready, LLC. She specializes in helping moms through the mental and emotional side of divorce so they can heal, move forward, and thrive in their new chapter. She also provides a safe, judgment-free community for women rebuilding af...

Dietician Alexandra Lautenschlaeger shares tips on diets. About Guest Alexandra Lautenschlaeger graduated from Clemson University in 1997 and 1998 with Bachelor Degrees in Biological Sciences, Modern Languages (German), and Sociology. She continued some graduate work in Food Science and Nutrition. In 2002, she was accepted to the Department of Health and Environmental Control Dietetic Internship P...

Alabama Poet Laureate and Celebrated Author Ashley M. Jones Joins the Chats to Talk Literacy and Writing Journey. About Ashley Ashley M. Jones is Poet Laureate of the state of Alabama (2022-2026). She holds an MFA in Poetry from Florida International University, and she is the author of Magic City Gospel ( Hub City Press 2017) ,   dark / / thing (Pleiades Press 2019) , and REPARATIONS NOW!  (Hub C...

Mother and daughter Robin and Katherine Pearson share their experience with homeschooling, the art of writing, and their interest in history. About Robin Pearson Robin W. Pearson’s writing sprouts from her Southern roots, her faith in Jesus Christ, and her love of her husband, seven children, and four-legged baby, Oscar. She’s the author of the Christy Award–winning A Long Time Comin’, ’Til I Want...

Spartanburg Police Chief Thompson shares his policing experience, the  relationship  between the police and the community,  measures being taken by the police to combat police brutality, training opportunities within the police force , and the fears faced by members of the force. About Chief Thompson Chief Alonzo Thompson was born and raised in North Carolina and graduated from the University of N...

Jasmine Stewart joins the chats to share about self-worth. Jasmine's purpose in life is to foster lasting relationships of love & integrity with girls and young women by building them up through the teaching of self-worth.  Founder of Broken but Healed, an organization dedicated to enriching, educating, and inspiring young ladies to be exceptional women of God in their home, schools, and...

The mother of Ghana's Spelling Bee, mentor and child advocate - Eugenia Tachie-Menson discuses the importance of investing in children. Humanity Chats - a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. Join us. Together, we can go far. Thank you for listening.  Share with a friend.   We are humans.   From all around the world.   One kind only.  And that is hum...

Dr. Dweck shares how to navigate menopause. She answers questions on menopause, perimenopause, vaginal health, and lifestyle changes. We discuss hormonal changes, therapy, and more. About Dr. Dweck Dr. Alyssa Dweck is a practicing gynecologist and the Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide. An Ob/Gyn for over 25 years with a special interest in menopausal health and training in female sexual health, Dr...

Dr. Walter Lee shares about the Call Me Mister program at University of South Carolina Upstate Humanity Chats - a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. Join us. Together, we can go far. Thank you for listening.  Share with a friend.   We are humans.   From all around the world.   One kind only.  And that is humankind.  Your friend, Marjy Marj

Project R.E.S.T’.s Sexual Assault Services Coordinator, Kendall Karpick, shares about how to walk alongside sexual violence survivors, the work being done by Project R.E.S.T., and the resources available for sexual and domestic violence survivors. Humanity Chats - a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. Join us. Together, we can go far. Thank you for listening.  Share with a...

Humanity Chats - a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. Join us. Together, we can go far. Thank you for listening.  Share with a friend.   We are humans.   From all around the world.   One kind only.  And that is humankind.  Your friend, Marjy Marj

A passionate advocate for doing what is right, President Scott Cochran is an advocate for preparing students for life after college. In this episode, he chats with Marjy about the SMC approach to student success. Cochran was named the president of SMC in 2015 and has overseen an extended period of growth at the college, resulting in record student enrollment. During his tenure, the College has exp...

Christi Brown talks about overcoming obstacles in life. She shares her personal story of infertility as she reassures listeners on strategic ways to tackle obstacles. About Christi  Engineer, Pastor, Mom, Trailblazer, Advocate ... just to name a few of Christi Brown’s attributes. A graduate of Princeton , Clemson, and Wofford , Christi is one person who follows her heart and passion. A former past...

Elikem talks about how he envisioned adulthood. About Guest Elikem M. Aflakpui (alias Nana Elikem) is a Business Intelligence Analyst by profession. He is also an author, an editor a columnist, and a founding member of the Writers and Readers' Grotto.  Elikem is passionate about the development of youth and young people in Ghana. Humanity Chats - a conversation about everyday issues that impa...

Teacher to Painter - Nancy Corbin Humanity Chats - a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. Join us. Together, we can go far. Thank you for listening.  Share with a friend.   We are humans.   From all around the world.   One kind only.  And that is humankind.  Your friend, Marjy Marj

Our Mental Health - Aba Cato Andah Humanity Chats - a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. Join us. Together, we can go far. Thank you for listening.  Share with a friend.   We are humans.   From all around the world.   One kind only.  And that is humankind.  Your friend, Marjy Marj

Why Laughter Is Still the Best Medicine  -Mike Cotayo Humanity Chats - a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. Join us. Together, we can go far. Thank you for listening.  Share with a friend.   We are humans.   From all around the world.   One kind only.  And that is humankind.  Your friend, Marjy Marj