Rise

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Andy Roberts, one of the Directors of the Jah Jah foundation. He has been on the board of directors for the past 10 years.  The Jah Jah Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has been participating in uplifting of Jamaica since 2007 through the vision of Dr. Trevor Dixon, CEO and Founder. He will share about the forming of Jah Jah Foundation including its mission, s...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Chris Capuano, who is living proof that your starting point doesn’t define your finish line. He walked away from a stable six-figure career in the trades to chase something bigger: freedom, ownership, and impact. He didn’t have investors or shortcuts. What he had was drive, grit, and the unshakable mindset that there is no ceiling on what you can build. He will share his...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Beverly Tatum who was the president emerita of Spelman College. She served as the ninth president of Spelman from 2002–2015. Her visionary leadership as president was recognized in 2013 with the Carnegie Academic Leadership Award. In 2014 she received the Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Psychology, the highest honor presented by the American Psychologi...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Anne Hand, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University and a Master of Education degree from Harvard University. She has spent her career blending research, policy, and practice to create social impact in the Americas and beyond. She will share importance of belonging, and how family history defines us.  They discuss her book and empower others that we...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Jack Gindi, known as Papa Jack, who has lived a story of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. Through his online I Believe In Me, Four Pillars, and LIFE framework programs, he offers practical tools for parents, teens, and young adults to thrive. He proves that our greatest losses can become our most meaningful contributions to life and rise above!

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Bobby Hoffman, a University of Central Florida (UCF) professor, researcher, and author who specializes in motivation science and solving the mysteries of human behavior. Performance consulting for some of the world's most successful companies including General Electric, NBC, KPMG, and the NBA, he shares about societal pressure to find your passion, share his expertis...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Philip Agrios, a Self-Sabotage Expert, Business Consultant, Best-Selling Author, and International Speaker who is a retired board-certified sports chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who specialized in autoimmune disease. He explains self-sabotage, share the T-NOW Method, how to stop self-sabotage, and provide examples as he has his own experience. Lear...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Sharon Gordon, an award-winning producer and actress, storyteller, audio book narrator, acclaimed journalist, publicist, promoter and special event coordinator whose exemplary talents are represented in print, on radio and within the Jamaican Diaspora as a community leader and cultural influencer.  Today, they talk about her movie, book and share the importance of preser...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Alla Kaluzhny, a licensed therapist, certified hypnotherapist, and award-winning author. She will talk about how who we were before shapes who we are now our relationships, fears, patterns, and choices. Her book “Turning the Pages” won a silver medal in the 2024 International Book Awards. Alla shares the importance of self-discovery. It can help you overcome and rise abo...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Vita Oyler, a Rehabilitation Counselor who has specialized in chronic pain for over 35 years after developing a chronic painful condition known as RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy). Holds a MS Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and currently working towards a PhD. She shares about her journey, learning to laugh more despite her challenges, discussing treatments that wo...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Jodi Velazquez, who was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Robert Morris University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing communications, emphasizing non-fiction writing. Her latest book, an award-winning self-help memoir called Know the Enemy: Preventing Weight Gain, Diabetes and Disease, is a collection of 16 years of documenting her young...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Richard Ramos, with a career spans from working as a correctional officer in state and federal prisons, to serving as a juvenile hall instructor, at-risk school counselor, and founding director of multiple community organizations. His decades of service have earned him recognition from the White House, U.S. Congress, California State Assembly, and he's been inducted into...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Lisa Triggs, author of “The Menopause Mindshift: How I Unleashed My Inner Queen, And You Can Too!" From mindset shifts to lifestyle adjustments, her approach empowers women to take charge of their well-being, no matter the temperature. Lisa’s insights make it easier to navigate menopause with grace and resilience. Lisa will talk about menopause, her personal journey, and...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Helen Sheehy, who worked as a dramaturg, written a theatre textbook, and authored biographies of three theatre pioneers. Sheehy taught theatre and acting at Southern Connecticut State University for more than two decades. After spending years writing non-fiction, she has turned to her earliest love, telling stories. She lives in Hamden, Connecticut. Just Willa is her fir...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Beatty Carmichael, author of “The Prayer of Freedom,” who reveals how unforgiveness is often the hidden root behind relationship conflicts, chronic pain, migraines, and emotional challenges. Working with recovering addicts who experienced extreme abuse, Beatty developed a simple process to help: 3 steps to forgive anyone for anything even those who are unforgivable.  He...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Sabrina Ciceri, a self-confessed go-getter! She fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening the evolutionary wellness center in Lady Lake, Florida, 'Immunity Health.'  Through her own life experience as a nurse, certified fitness instructor, magazine publisher, author, and extremely proud mom, she will share her experiences, explain how to change trauma into strength, build yo...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Certified Senior Advisor® and Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist®, Debbie C. Miller,  author of “Doing the Right Thing: Simple Solutions, Essential Tips, & Helpful Resources for Assisting Aging Loved Ones,” who has over 30 years of experience guiding families through the emotional and logistical maze of senior care. She will share why it is important to have a plan,...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Claudia Rowe, who has been writing about the hallways where kids and government clash for more than 30 years. Rowe has also written for The New York Times, Mother Jones, and Amazon Original Stories. She is a member of the editorial board at The Seattle Times, where she writes about foster care, juvenile justice, and public education.  She shares her experiences as a jour...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Gregory Mohr, CEO and Founder of Franchise Maven, an entrepreneur and Wall Street Journal Best Selling author.  Gregory's journey from a seasoned micro-electric circuit engineer to the CEO and founder of a franchise empire is nothing short of inspiring. He talks about his personal experiences, explains how you can escape corporate grind and take control with advice on th...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Kelly Hilaire, NP, RN, who obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and FNP from Long Island University. Today, he has his own practice that he operates focused on community-based clinic focused on preventive care, serving across Queens and Long Island. He strives to provide accessible, compassionate care that addresses both physical health and social well-being. He i...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Marjorie Bon Homme, clinical laboratory director, translational scientist with a record of leadership, research, and innovation in laboratory medicine, clinical chemistry, and toxicology. Over two decades of experience, she currently serves as Chief Scientist and Laboratory Director at Acutis Diagnostics in Hicksville, NY, where she also holds the title of Executive...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Elaine Allen Landy, an entrepreneur, health and wellness coach, and former Miss Universe Jamaica contestant who proves that transformation is possible at any stage of life. She is the author of The Ageless Athlete: How to Stay Fit and Healthy at Any Age and Who's Marrying a 57-Year-Old Woman, a deeply personal memoir about love and rediscovery in her 50s. She is the co-f...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Alia Dastagier, a former reporter for USA Today who frequently covers gender and mental health. She was one of eight U.S. recipients of the prestigious Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. She won a first-place National Headliner Award for a series on suicide and was the first winner of the American Association of Suicidology’s Public Service Journal...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Florence Ann Romano, a personal growth strategist, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman who is an advisor and the Vice President of Business Strategy for Yakkety Yak. She is a Director on the Foundation Board at Lurie Children's Hospital as well as a proud member of the Board of Directors at Female Strong. She is also a founding member of Sesame Street’s Leadership...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Kendra Thomas, an associate professor of psychology at Hope College. She earned a PhD in Educational Psychology with a focus on Human Development from Ball State University.  She studies virtue development and adolescent perceptions of justice. For the past ten years, she has collaborated with the South African non-profit, iThemba Projects, conducting pro-bono progra...