The 411 Live

What does it take to survive years of abuse, unimaginable loss, and still choose healing? What if the fastest way to become an entrepreneur… isn’t starting from scratch? In this powerful episode of The 411 Live , host Beverly Taylor sits down with Allura Engel (21-year-old business advisor) and her father Benjamin Engel , Managing Director of Buy Sell Edge. From selling waist beads and candy as a...

What does it take to survive years of abuse, unimaginable loss, and still choose healing? In this powerful episode of The 411 Live: Real People, Real Talk , Beverly Taylor sits down with Evelyn Matthews, former educator, a life coach, motivational speaker, real estate agent, and survivor for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, domestic violence, grief, faith, and transformation. Evelyn...

Nearly 100 years ago, racism wasn’t just “felt” in Milwaukee—it was written into law-like language inside property deeds. In Part 2 of our conversation on Mapping Racism & Resistance in Milwaukee County , host Beverly Taylor welcomes back UW–Milwaukee professors Dr. Anne Bonds and Dr. Derek Handley to break down how racially restrictive covenants shaped neighborhoods, wealth, and opportunity a...

Did segregation in Milwaukee just “happen”? Or was it planned? In this powerful episode of The 411 Live , Beverly Taylor sits down with UW-Milwaukee researchers Dr. Anne Bonds and Dr. Derek Handley , along with volunteer Mary Roberts , to uncover the truth behind more than 32,000 racially restrictive covenants discovered across Milwaukee County. These weren’t rumors. They were written into propert...

If you’ve ever said, “I’m not ready,” “I don’t qualify,” or “I can’t afford it” this episode is for you. You don’t know what’s possible until you ask. In this powerful episode of The 411 Live , host Beverly Taylor brings together two trusted housing experts to break down the real truth about today’s housing market and dismantle the myths keeping people from pursuing homeownership. Chris Stanley ,...

In Part 2 of this powerful episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor continues the conversation with Chris and Yolanda Hinton, a couple who share their journey from emotional distance and a sexless marriage to healing, restoration, and renewed connection. The Hintons open up about how unresolved trauma, triggers, and survival behaviors impacted their relationship and how therapy, faith, forgive...

In this powerful episode of The 411 Live: Real People, Real Talk, host Beverly Taylor sits down with Chris and Yolanda Hinton for a raw, honest conversation about marriage struggles that nearly ended in divorce and the healing work that helped them begin rebuilding. Chris recounts the shocking moment two women knocked on the door and served him divorce papers,“Yolanda Hinton vs. Chris Hinton.” Wha...

In this episode of The 411 Live: Real People, Real Talk, host Beverly Taylor sits down with Milwaukee Pastors, Darryl Seay (Liberty and Truth Ministries) and Pastor Robert Bell (Life Church Milwaukee) for a powerful conversation on spiritual healing, forgiveness, and restorative justice through the lens of the “I Dare You to Heal” movement. Pastor Robert shares a raw, personal journey from childho...

In this powerful episode of The 411 Live , Executive Director LaShondra Scott is joined by Beverly Taylor to unpack the heart and purpose behind the I Dare You to Heal movement, a bold call to action rooted in love, courage, restoration, and collective responsibility. Born from LaShondra’s lived experiences and her work alongside survivors of trauma, this movement challenges individuals and instit...

From growing up in what once felt like a perfect family, to navigating trauma, family dysfunction, substance abuse, teen motherhood, violence, and life-altering health challenges, Zeyah’s journey is both heartbreaking and deeply inspiring. Through every obstacle, she found strength, purpose, and a calling to help others heal. Today, Zeyah is turning her lived experiences into leadership. As a volu...

What does it mean for the church to truly serve its community beyond Sunday mornings? Host Beverly Taylor sits down with Pastor Darryl Seay of Liberty and Truth Ministries and Pastor Kurt Owens of UFlourish Church to talk about the power of boots-on-the-ground ministry, racial unity in the church, and faith that transforms neighborhoods. From stories of grassroots community transformation to lesso...

In this powerful episode of The 411 Live Podcast, host Beverly Taylor sits down with Adam Procell and Shannon Ross to explore the reentry process for formerly incarcerated individuals and why early preparation is key to successful reintegration. Adam and Shannon share their personal journeys from incarceration to leadership, revealing how starting reentry planning on day one of incarceration can b...

How Adam Procell’s Past Shapes His Role in Community Wellness: "Redefining Qualifications to Lead" In this powerful episode of The 411 Live Podcast, Beverly sits down with Adam Procell as he shares how his painful past became the foundation for his purpose. Once sentenced to life in prison at just 15 years old, Adam now leads Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety turning tragedy into...

In this episode, host Beverly Taylor talks with Venisha Simpson , founder of Bikerfest MKE, about her mission to transform motorcycle culture by promoting diversity, youth engagement, and safety awareness. As a Black female rider, Venisha saw firsthand the lack of representation and launched Bikerfest to change that. Through STEM education, youth racing programs, and community events, she’s buildi...

In this timely and powerful episode, host Beverly Taylor sits down with Dr. Latish Reed to explore the shifting landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from 2020 to 2025. Once embraced as a movement for justice and inclusion, DEI now faces growing backlash and misinformation. Dr. Reed breaks down what’s changed, why organizations are retreating from their commitments, and how her “Shad...

✈ In this inspiring episode of The 411 Live, Beverly Taylor speaks with Dr. Charles Allen, Juan Hogans, and Camille Pierce about the life changing work of the New Beginnings Aerospace Ministry. This free aviation education program is helping youth from underserved communities discover their potential through flight. Juan, now a licensed private pilot, shares how the program gave him the confidence...

Family court can be a confusing, overwhelming place especially for those navigating it without a lawyer. In this compelling episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor sits down with mother-daughter duo Lisa Allgood-Beal and Jasmine Allgood, of All Good Family Forms Consultants to discuss how they are transforming family court experiences for families across the community. Drawing from Lisa’s yea...

In this compelling episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor sits down with Chief Judge Carl Ashley of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court for a raw, honest, and insightful conversation about the intersection of mental health, trauma, and the justice system. As Milwaukee faces rising incarceration rates especially among Black men, Judge Ashley shares his transformative journey from a traditional...

🎙WATCH THIS: In this powerful episode of The 411 Live, we confront a topic that’s often ignored male victimization in sexual assault. Society rarely talks about men as survivors, but the truth is staggering: nearly 90% of incarcerated men may have experienced sexual abuse. It's time to break the silence. 💔 Special Guest: Todd Jones Todd shares his deeply personal story of surviving sexual assault...

In this powerful episode of The 411 Live , host Beverly Taylor sits down with Samantha Collier , founder of Team Teal 365 , and Shawn Muhammad , Associate Director of the ASHA Project , for a vital conversation on believing survivors and unmasking intimate partner violence (IPV) especially in Black and Brown communities. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the simple phrase “I believe you” i...

🎙️ LISTEN TO THIS: In this deeply emotional and educational series of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor speaks with Tamia and Timothy Woods about the heartbreaking story of their son, James Woods, a vibrant 17-year-old who tragically lost his life after falling victim to sextortion. Joined by Debbie Lassiter, CEO of Convergence Resource Center, the Woods share their journey through grief, the chal...

🎙️ WATCH THIS: In this powerful and heart-wrenching episode of The 411 Live, Beverly talks to the founders of the Do It for James Foundation, Tamia and Timothy Woods, the courageous parents of 17-year-old James Woods, who tragically took his life after falling victim to an aggressive sextortion scheme. James’s story is a sobering look at the dangers lurking online and the urgent need to educate an...

🎙Tune in to this impactful episode of The 411 Live — where real talk meets real issues affecting our communities. In this powerful episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor sits down with professional counselor Simmone Kilgore M.S., LPC, Founder of Transcendent Hope LLC, to explore the sociological factors that contribute to suicidal ideation and risk. From isolation and loss of connection to t...

🎙️ WATCH THIS: Life-Saving Solutions to the Drug Crisis | The 411 Live Podcast ft. Jeremy Triblett. 🚨 Milwaukee County is facing a drug crisis but hope is not lost. In this powerful episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor talks to Jeremy Triblett, Prevention Integration Manager of Milwaukee County. He shares how harm reduction strategies are saving lives and changing the conversation around...

🎙 In this episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor sheds light on Milwaukee’s growing substance abuse crisis, revealing staggering statistics—645 fatal overdoses and nearly 6,000 non-fatal cases. Joining the conversation is Tahira Malik, founder of Samad's House, a sober living home dedicated to supporting women in recovery. Drawing from her own lived experiences, Tahira shares her powerful jo...