Perspectives with Condace Pressley

Dr. John Lipman is a leading interventional radiologist and guest on the program. In our conversation, we delve into the critical issue of fibroids in women's health. The discussion covers what fibroids are, their symptoms, and the risk factors that contribute to their development. We explore various treatment options, with a particular focus on Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), a minimally inva...

The Decatur chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will sponsor Protecting Our Women At All Costs, a health fair and discussion focused on combating domestic violence. Bodae Vogt joins me to discuss their efforts in DeKalb this weekend. The event will take place at Greenforest McCalep Christian Academy, 3250 Rainbow Dr., Decatur, GA., on Saturday, April 27th. Speakers will include Dekalb County Sheri...

During National Crime Victims Rights Week, local law enforcement jurisdictions work to raise awareness among survivors of the rights they have. Solicitor-General Keith Gammage reports that approximately every two days, someone in Georgia is murdered in an incident of domestic violence. Victim Advocates are available to help. In Fulton County call 404-612-6883 for assistance, court related question...

More than a third of Americans (35%) do not plan on discussing the transfer of wealth with their families, according to new research from Edward Jones. Despite this, nearly half of Americans (48%) plan to leave an inheritance. This is all part of the Great Wealth Transfer, when Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation will pass down an estimated $84.4 trillion in assets through 2045. Talking about i...

Colorectal cancer has jumped from being the fourth leading cause of cancer death in men and women under 50 years old to first in men and second in women in less than two decades. The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45. By increasing screening rates in people 45 to 49 years old, including awareness of convenient, non...

No family prepares for cancer. The local nonprofit Cure Childhood Cancer does. Central to the group’s mission is supporting families devastated by a childhood cancer diagnosis. My guest today for Perspectives is Kristin Connor, Cure Childhood Cancer’s Chief Executive Officer. March is the Month of Giving for Jersey Mike's subs and 100-percent of all sales this week are going to charity. Cure Child...

MEQ stands for Mindset, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Qualities and is the foundation Dr. Sabine Charles uses to coach leaders and executives. Charles is an author, public speaker and professional certification exam tutor. Charles believes leadership is not just about vision; it's about creating a connection that inspires. She says with Leadership MEQ, her students develop the skills to le...

Their stories will stun you. In collaboration with the local Atlanta Morehouse School of Medicine, a national quantitative study was conducted to shed light on the prevalence and impact of pain inequity among Black communities. The study surveyed 2,000 Americans and revealed 93% of Black individuals feel the impact of pain on their day-to-day lives with 83% facing negative experiences when seeking...

EXCEPTIONAL: Being the Exception to the Rule outlines a journey of supporting everyone - from small business stakeholders and entrepreneurs to seasoned executives - to define their passion for success while cementing their purpose. Cassius Butts is an accomplished executive who has found success as a business strategist and trusted advisor. He has served or advised officials in four United States...

Throughout the country, we’ve seen anti-voter legislation, political violence, and targeted misinformation. All of this is meant to create deliberate barriers to participating in our electoral process. The Leadership Conference wants to empower people, especially young people of color, to be the change they want to see in the system because we know that for our democracy to work for all of us, it...

Friday, March 15 will be a special evening at Atlanta Symphony Hall as Oleksandr Stoianov and his wife Kateryna Kukhar, founder and principal dancers of the Grand Kyiv Ballet will be performing Gisselle in Atlanta. Theirs is a harrowing and dramatic story as the couple is living in the US - in Seattle, WA because of the war in their homeland. A portion of proceeds from the event will be directed t...

Recently, during the 'State of Black Fathers in Fulton County' Forum, two of the leading voices on fatherhood, Fathers Incorporated and the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy, released their latest report: "The Dynamics of Atlanta Black Dads: Unpacking the Myths and Realities of Non-Resident Fatherhood in Fulton County, Georgia". On Perspectives we go one-on-one with the founder...

Anxious students at the University of Georgia returned to class Feb 26 following the murder of Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley. Authorities found Riley dead after a run near a lake on campus. Barb Jordan is my guest on Perspectives. She is the founder of an organization called Always BEV or Always Be Vigilant. Jordan is an educator and public speaker who lost her sister to homi...

All of us know that language matters, that some words paint a picture of an old way of looking at social issues. So, because the words we use have the power to influence how we view others, PETA’s humane education division, TeachKind, has created a new language guide—Words Matter—that’s packed with lessons, lists of animal-friendly idioms, and everything else educators need to help children learn...

The Black Health Matters Summit and Expo returns to Atlanta March 2. Rosalyn Young Daniels joins Perspectives to discuss how the event delivers vital health education through impactful and enlightening interactive events where attendees can engage directly with leading health and wellness experts and advocates. The event will be held at The Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland St. NE, Atlant...

The Smyrna community is celebrating Black History Month with a Celebration Dinner with Dr. Daniel Black, author of the novel, Don’t Cry for Me. The dinner will be held Friday, February 23, at 5:30 p.m. at Smyrna Community Center. Dr. Daniel Black is an award-winning novelist, professor, activist, mentor and public speaker. His published works include They Tell Me of Home, The Sacred Place, Perfect...

On this Super Bowl Sunday, we sit down with three-time Super Bowl-winning executive and strategist Michael Lombardi. In his book Football Done Right, he's setting the record straight on the coaches, players and history of the NFL. He that takes readers on the ultimate journey through the NFL's history where he presents his calls on the greatest players and coaches the sport has ever seen. Lombardi...

Jennifer Hernandez is far from an overnight success. In her memoir, No One Can Stop Me But Me, she shares her journey from trauma to recovery. She challenges others facing hardships to allow themselves to say, "I deserve more." Her story demonstrates how anyone courageous enough to help themselves can change their narrative and impact not only their own lives positively, but also the lives of othe...

Mental health issues can affect anyone. One in 5 American adults experienced a mental health condition in a given year. One in 6 young people have experienced depression. It's okay not to be okay and it is as important to ask for help. Often, people in crisis or in need of help seek to connect with a professional with whom they can relate. Frederick Walker is one such person. He is founder of Walk...

Alan Stein says, "you own your career. I'll help you to accelerate it." Stein is the man behind Kadima Careers an organization dedicated to helping ambitious professionals get more interviews, better jobs and better income. He established Kadima Careers to address the inefficiencies, biases, and illogical hiring process that hinders great candidates from achieving great careers. Kadima helps peopl...

In this stirring tribute to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr., their granddaughter, Yolanda — a national civil rights figure in her own right — is ready to lead in this powerful picture book text! With inspiration from Langston Hughes and deep love for her grandparents, Yolanda King shows the world that young people are strong enough to carry on their elders' legacy while creating a n...

The first Perspectives of 2024 features a conversation with debut author Rosey Lee. Her debut novel is The Gardins of Edin. A little about the story - when the bonds in their family begin to fray, four Black women fight to preserve their legacy, heal their wounds, and move forward together in this heartwarming contemporary debut novel with loose parallels to beloved women from the Bible. Rosey Lee...

Perspectives ends 2023 with a conversation with journalist and author Jennie Miller Helderman and her book, As the Sycamore Grows. Helderman originally had been assigned to write a magazine story about Ginger, an abuse survivor turned advocate. Her story yielded this book. Helderman takes us inside Ginger and Mike's harrowing tale. She talks with both the survivor, her abuser, other family members...

Infertility is a complex, heart-wrenching condition that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, affects one in six couples. And while infertility is widely perceived as a “women’s issue,” approximately one-third of infertility among heterosexual couples is male-related. To aggravate matters, surveys indicate that more than 60 percent of people struggling with infertility do...

Ashley Kirkwood struggled to get into law school. Her struggle was so real that she literally camped out in the admissions office until they let her in. She worked hard and transferred to Northwestern Law graduating at the top of her class. She tells me she felt unseen and underutilized at her firm. So she quit a job paying her more than $300,000 a year to go into business for herself. Now she run...