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Send us Fan Mail One small move can change your whole career: raising your hand before you feel ready. Wanda Pearson sits down with CEO and author Barry Moline to unpack why so many talented professionals wrestle with leadership confidence and how to replace self-doubt with clear, repeatable actions that build real influence. Barry shares the moments that shaped his leadership journey, including a...

Send us Fan Mail Pelvic health problems love silence, and they thrive on one dangerous belief: “This is just normal now.” We’re breaking that spell with Dr. Kari Roberts, PT, DPT, a pelvic health specialist and the owner of Marone Pelvic Health in Cobb County, Atlanta. If you’ve ever dealt with urinary leakage when you sneeze, urgency that keeps you mapping bathrooms, constipation you can’t explai...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Barbara Green's journey from experiencing rejection to founding a nonprofit organization presents a masterclass in turning personal pain into powerful purpose. This conversation reveals how compassion for others can become the driving force behind meaningful community transformation. Growing up in Mississippi, Dr. Green felt the sting of being overlooked and unsupported....

Send us Fan Mail You can reinvent yourself without pretending the hard parts didn’t happen. Wanda Pearson sits down with Cheris Monique, a licensed social worker, certified family life educator, confidence coach, and entrepreneur whose journey moves from modeling dreams to long construction shifts to building purpose-led brands that help other people start over stronger. We talk honestly about car...

Send us Fan Mail Survival mode has a way of disguising itself as “just life” until you look up and realize you’ve been making fear-based choices for years. Wanda Pearson sits down with small business strategist and author Inga Nykole for a raw, practical conversation about moving from desperation to strategy and building a life that doesn’t pull you back into the same painful cycles. Inga shares t...

Send us Fan Mail Most families don’t realize what they’re losing until it’s already gone: the voice of a parent telling the story only they can tell. Wanda Pearson talks with Bryan Frank, founder of Legacy Garden, about turning oral history interviews into lasting family heirlooms that preserve memory, identity, and connection. Bryan comes from the world of visual storytelling, but a single home v...

Send us Fan Mail What if the growth you want isn’t waiting in a new tactic, but on the other side of forgiveness? Sponsor Diane Freeman turns the mic on host Wanda Pearson for a candid, energizing takeover that traces Wanda’s journey from childhood trauma to a trusted coach, consultant, and author. We unpack how healing work translates into sharper decisions, better clients, and real momentum—and...

Send us Fan Mail That college price tag isn’t the real price, and the families who learn that early can save thousands. I’m joined by LaTonja Mohammad, founder of College Cost Cutter and author of The College Funding Playbook, to talk through the parts of college planning that most of us never get taught until it’s too late: how schools actually decide financial aid, why “scholarships only” is a w...

Send us Fan Mail People will try to name your future before you even get a chance to live it. Wanda Pearson sits down with Dr. Delois Jackson, an award-winning author, international speaker, and Pre-K through 12 private school owner, to talk about what it really takes to outgrow stigma and build a purpose-driven life. We get personal about teen motherhood, the whispers and judgment that follow you...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an enlightening episode with Dr. Shinah Russell as she explores the critical importance of mental health and its often-overlooked issues. Dr. Russell, a seasoned mental health professional, brings over two decades of experience, sharing her insights on how mental health affects us all, from children to adults. We will delve deep into recognizing and addressing the stig...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the silent pain of men going through divorce finally finds its voice? In this powerful conversation, author Alfred "AJ" Robinson shares the divine calling that led him to write "Notes of an Unfinished Journey: A Black Man's Divorce Memoir" – a book that breaks open the often-unspoken emotional struggles men face during marital dissolution...

Send us Fan Mail What if the first place we prevent harm isn’t a policy or a program, but a sentence a child says to themselves: I am enough. We sit down with Judge and author Teri Thompson to unpack how early identity, steady mentorship, and practical storytelling can change a life’s arc long before a courtroom is ever involved. Teri draws on 32 years in law to reveal the patterns she kept seeing...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how networking and collaboration can take you from a regular 9-5 job to an entrepreneur? Meet Bonnie Ross Parker, a successful entrepreneur, author, and most importantly, a mentor for women. Bonnie shares her inspiring journey from being a school teacher to a successful businesswoman and gives insights into how networking and collaboration played a significa...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to successfully blend a 44-year marriage with entrepreneurship? Meet Wanda and Dennis Pearson, who share their extraordinary journey from long-standing corporate careers to becoming dynamic partners in both life and business. Wanda recounts her transition from a remarkable 36-years at IBM to empowering entrepreneurs through her podcast and books. Dennis brings hi...

Send us Fan Mail Life has a way of testing whether we've laid the right foundations. When my husband Dennis was hospitalized with a dangerous infection spreading to his organs, the doctor asked for our advance directives. In that critical moment, I was profoundly grateful we had our legal affairs in order. But what about those who haven't taken these steps? For 26 years, I've advoca...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how some authors transform their books from simple publications into thriving businesses? Taurea Vision Avant doesn't just write about that transformation—she lives it, having built a $10 million empire helping over 6,000 authors monetize their message through Book Profits Club. During our candid conversation, Taurea reveals how a challenge in her network market...

Send us Fan Mail Families today are raising kids in two worlds: the one at home and the one on their screens. We invited Dr. Myava Clark—author, advocate, respiratory therapist, and college professor—to help us connect those worlds with practical tools and real hope. She breaks down what neurodivergent truly means, why early testing matters, and how social and emotional learning can be the differe...

Send us Fan Mail You can feel when a team is chasing numbers instead of solving problems. We invited author and product leader Radhika Dutt to walk us through a practical shift: build a vision your team can use, then turn that vision into decisions you can defend. No fluff, no vague slogans—just a clear blueprint for who you’re serving, the pain you’re addressing, and how your product truly change...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to forgive when your world comes apart? We sit down with educator, author, and grief consultant Anthony Jones to talk about losing his eight-year-old son, confronting disappointment with God, and learning how forgiveness can coexist with honest, unfiltered sorrow. Anthony opens up about the day everything changed, the counseling that kept his family afloat, and t...

Send us Fan Mail What if the story you keep repeating is the very thing holding you back? We sit down with Dr. Crystal D. Woods—speaker, coach, and advocate for justice—to unpack how forgiveness becomes a practical tool for freedom, why release is different from forgetting, and how letting go can restore your voice, your joy, and your direction. This is a grounded, honest look at healing after tra...

Send us Fan Mail A single seed changed the story. We sit down with Kellesia  Sharay, owner of Dexa Family Gardens, to trace a journey from a restrictive religious environment to a life rebuilt in soil, sunlight, and care. What began as a quiet refuge turned into a framework for healing trauma, setting boundaries, and rediscovering purpose—one sprout at a time. Kellesia opens up about the dark year...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of posting more and getting less? We dig into why the algorithm isn’t your real problem and how psychology-led messaging flips views into buyers. Wanda sits down with marketing strategist Diane Freeman, creator of the BUZZ framework and the force behind Bee Seen Social Media, to unpack a repeatable system for content that converts without burnout. We start by dismantling the...

Send us Fan Mail Money decisions should feel like leadership decisions—clear, steady, and aligned with your mission. We sit down with Elijah Abraham, a licensed life insurance agent and Army National Guard veteran, to break down how service members, families, and high performers can protect income, reduce risk, and build a legacy without getting lost in jargon. Elijah traces his path from the mili...

Send us Fan Mail A single page can change the pace of your life. When educator Tonya L. White lost her home to an electrical fire, she rebuilt her days with a guided journaling practice that turned chaos into calm and busy into intentional. We sit down to unpack how a simple, undated daily layout—priorities, affirmation, gratitude, notes, and a self-rating—helps reduce anxiety, track progress, and...

Send us Fan Mail If college costs feel like a moving target, this conversation gives you the playbook. We sit down with Shellee Howard—founder of College Ready and CR Future Now—to map a student-first strategy that earns scholarships, reduces debt, and sets teens up for meaningful careers. Shellee shares how to align academic fit, social fit, and financial fit so families stop guessing and start n...