It's Not How You Start But How You Finish

Davita's bio in her own words, "Davita Nelson is a Philadelphia native, but has deep southern roots with her mother’s side of the family being from North Carolina and her father’s side being from South Carolina. Growing up, she spent a lot of time visiting family in Tarboro, NC and considers herself a southern gal living in the city. She comes from a musical family and loves to sing. She...

"Amira Beasley (Themiraclewerker) is a cosmetologist, self-empowerment facilitator, educator, and mentor. Her mission is to help women put themselves on the road to self-improvement and success by providing them tools and services that they could utilize to build self-confidence, motivation, and empowerment.   Amira has always had a love for the arts. She began to express herself artistically...

"Amira Beasley (Themiraclewerker) is a cosmetologist, self-empowerment facilitator, educator, and mentor. Her mission is to help women put themselves on the road to self-improvement and success by providing them tools and services that they could utilize to build self-confidence, motivation, and empowerment.   Amira has always had a love for the arts. She began to express herself artistically...

"Author | Teacher | Advocate Rev. Dr. Lori (Dr. Lo) Banfield is a native and resident of Philadelphia, PA with multidisciplinary expertise in psychology, social justice and practical theology. She serves as a higher learning educator, mental health clinician, researcher, clergy person, and all-around social justice advocate. Dr. Lo has dedicated her life to fostering spiritual resilience and...

"Author | Teacher | Advocate Rev. Dr. Lori (Dr. Lo) Banfield is a native and resident of Philadelphia, PA with multidisciplinary expertise in psychology, social justice and practical theology. She serves as a higher learning educator, mental health clinician, researcher, clergy person, and all-around social justice advocate. Dr. Lo has dedicated her life to fostering spiritual resilience and...

Dr. Renee Harvin's bio in her own words.  God’s Amazing Grace   I was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania at Temple University Hospital on July 28, 1957. I grew up in North Philadelphia with both my parents. I was the oldest of 6 children with my mother, in all, I am the oldest female of 14 siblings. I attended the Philadelphia school system. I never experience being hungry, being without cloth...

Dr. Renee Harvin's bio in her own words.  God’s Amazing Grace   I was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania at Temple University Hospital on July 28, 1957. I grew up in North Philadelphia with both my parents. I was the oldest of 6 children with my mother, in all, I am the oldest female of 14 siblings. I attended the Philadelphia school system. I never experience being hungry, being without cloth...

We continue to thank and praise the Lord for having the opportunity so far to serve as co-hosts on our podcast It's Now How You Start But How You Finish. We continue to thank the Lord for our past, current, and future guests. Also, we continue to thank the Lord for all of our listeners as well as receiving the blessed and helpful feedback we continue to receive on this podcast journey we are...

Brother Ira & Sister Tamekia Young in their own words, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.  But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.  Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.  But how can one keep warm alone?  Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.  A...

 Check out some of the answers from brother Ira & sister Tameika Young who shared some words of inspiration that can help those who are out of work since they know what it was like to be in a season of being out of work. Full Episode to be released Friday, February 12, 2021. Brother Ira & Sister Tameika Young in their own words, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for...

Benika Williamson bio in her own words, "A.A.S (Associate's in Applied Science) in Behavior Health & Human Services. Current BSW (Bachelor’s in Social Work) Student Graduating May 2021, Attending MSW (Masters in Social Work) Program, starting July 2021. Currently an Intern at Friends Reentry Program as a Case Manager. Worked as an Admin. Assistant in Education and in the Human/ Socia...

Check out the preview with our guest Sister Benika who shared, "some of the ways she was impacted by having an incarcerated parent during most of her childhood which led her to make some decisions that caused her to drop out of school in the 7th grade and be a teen mom due to having a lack of guidance. She reflected on looking back over the years even though she experienced a lot of pain &amp...

James Tate's bio in his own words,  "James Tate's personal journey to lose and keep off weight resulted in him establishing Beyond W8 Loss Total Wellness Center LLC, a Christ-led Holistic wellness center focused on “Total Fat Loss” (Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, Physical) and improving overall health, http://beyondw8loss.com/ . He uses his experience as a certified Integrative Nutri...

Brother Tate shared some of his story, "as an overweight child, being overweight in college, then being impacted by an injury in 2007 that caused him to be immobile which contributed to him having a significant weight increase...He shared that he re-dedicated his life to Christ in 2010...after he rededicated his life to Jesus Christ in 2010 he expressed, God, revealed to him that it wasn&apos...

Dr. Judith Corbett’s bio in her own words, “J Corbett is the mother of 2 children. She has a ph.d in counseling and has worked in higher education for more than 15 years teaching, advising, and counseling.” Dr. Corbett during our later discussion referenced the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Loss Resource https://www.chop.edu/resources/loss-resources that can be helpful for those impacted by...

Check out some of the answers Dr. Corbett provided that can help others impacted by miscarriage as well as how others can support those impacted by miscarriage. Here's some of what she stated, "God will see you through the experience, allow time to heal physically, spiritually & mentally...seek professional help, support groups...counseling...Here are some things she mentioned for th...

Tanish Wilcox's bio in her own words, "Tanisha Wilcox is a born again believer and serves on the praise and worship team at her local church. She accepted Jesus Christ into her life as a child, but became dedicated to God's Word and following Jesus Christ in her early twenties. Since then she has relied on God’s help in raising her twin sons, who are now 19 years of age, and has als...

Check out this preview when sister Tanisha “shared how she is grateful for the righteous people of her life who pray for her which she referenced the scripture James 5:16 b. She shared how her perspective on life has totally changed & what is really important…what’s really important is knowing the words of prayer & having a relationship with God which she believes is critical…She shared so...

Wayne M. Dean's bio in his own words. "Wayne M. Dean has been empowering families and individuals with invaluable financial concepts and principles since 2000. Wayne is licensed and certified in such critical areas as Investing, Retirement Planning, College Education Funds, Life Insurance, and Debt Reduction, which allows him to provide solutions to the financial problems that concern hi...

Check out our preview with our guest Brother Wayne Dean who explained some practical steps that can be implemented in building your financial house (a term he referenced during our discussion) such as income protection, having an emergency account, protection management, debt management... Wayne M. Dean's bio in his own words. "Wayne M. Dean has been empowering families and individuals w...

Sister Sandra Shank's bio in her own words, "Sandra Shank A woman of determination….Sandra Shank is an author, speaker, visionary, Realtor and  CEO/Founder of Abundant Life Ministries-Hope House, Inc., https://www.almhhi.org/ a residential group home for teen boys who have been abandoned, abused, orphaned or neglected.  She is a graduate of Florida International University with a B.S. in...

Check out this preview from sister Sandra who shared"...that just because you accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your Lord & Savior doesn't exempt you from challenges, difficult days, etc. but to know that you are not alone (Psalm 23)...Additionally, she shared some more words of encouragement to let people know not to give up, to continue to endure...and how it is important for us to r...

Sister  Marsha R. Banks's bio in her own words. " Marsha R. Banks is a mother, motivator, a catalyst of change, and an inspiration to men and women seeking to transform their lives and unveil the miracle within them.  She is the Founder and Executive Director of Amiracle4sure, Inc., https://www.amiracle4sure.com/ a flourishing ministry that is focused on renewing, refreshing, and restori...

In this preview Sister Marsha shared how prison saved her life...& during one of the times when she was incarcerated, she made the commitment to serve God for the rest of her life. Full episode scheduled to be released Friday, 12/25/20. This is some of Sister Marsha R. Banks's bio in her own words. Check out her full bio listed in the full episode description section. " Marsha R. Ban...

Sister Cathy Garrett-Davis bio in her own words. "My passion is to empower people through encouragement and useful knowledge that improves everyday life. Born in 1964, I'm part of the tail-end of the Baby Boomer generation and am the first in my family to complete college (University of Pennsylvania, B.A. in English) and graduate school (Temple Law).  In addition to many past years as a...