The Be More Today Show

Ramel is a native New Yorker and has continuously pursued his passion in helping others actualize their optimal selves. In 2010, after three years as a pharmaceutical sales representative, he decided to become a personal trainer and help others prioritize their health and fitness first. Thereby, avoiding the excessive use of medications as the first line treatment for today’s leading disease state...

Arthur Powell, Jr. received his BA in Graphic Design from Howard University and studied Communications Design for graduate school at Pratt Institute. Arthur has helped design the logos and fitness apparel for hundreds of companies including Be More Today's book and company logo as well as the logo for the Be More Today Show and all BMT race apparel.  Arthur is an Epic EMR Software Consultant and p...

As a track and field athlete representing Haiti in international competitions for nearly a decade, Samyr Laine was not only among the very best athletes that Haiti has ever seen, he was very easily among the best in the world in his discipline: the triple jump. He is Haiti's national record holder with a jump of 17.39 meters (just over 57 feet), won multiple medals for Haiti at various i...

Dr. Ayanna Peake is originally from Louisville, KY.  Dr. Peake- completed her Psy. D. in Applied Psychology at Western Kentucky University, her MS/Specialist degree in School Psychology at the University of Rhode Island, and her BA degree in Educational Studies: Human Development at Brown University. Although she recently accomplished her childhood goal to become Dr. Ayanna Peake-in August 2021, D...

Carolyn McLauren is a licensed clinical Speech-Language Pathologist | Educator for 14 years | Founder and Owner of Speaking of Therapy Consultant Svc INC | CPSE Education Administrator (newly acquired) for NYC DOE | Wife and Mother of two children (Caryn 21 & Christopher 17 born with Spina Bifida (previous marriage) | 2x Breast Cancer Survivor | Sister in Loss ( stillbirth 2018) at 9 months gestat...

In this episode, Keitha Rhoden, LCSW shares her tips on self-care and self-love during these tough times. Here are six tips to help adults and children adjust return to workplaces and schools as the Covid-19 pandemic persist:  1. Focus on the things you can control to stay safe.  2. Create space for regular check-ins about feelings and thoughts about experiences with loved ones.  3. Start a gratit...

Soraya Foy is the founder and CEO of E.A.L Group Inc, Lux Escapes for All Concierge Travel, and Tropical Sonshine Corp. Soraya has a Master’s in Business Administration from Metropolitan College of New York and a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. After spending 15 years working for various New York hospital systems, Soraya decided to utilize her talents and start her own consu...

Ismael Torres is an IT Security Analyst for the City of New York helping to ensure the services provided by NYC are Safe/ Secure and trustworthy. He has been working for the city for about 15 years ascending the ranks from entry level to his current role at the City's Technology Center. Ismael Torres is a Father of 2 crazy kids Canaan and Joshua and the husband of his greatest achievement (Scoopin...

Damar Bobb received his Bachelors in Exercise Science from Brooklyn College and a Masters in Exercise Physiology (strength and conditioning concentration) from San Jose State University.  He is currently a CrossFit Coach, and former D1 sports performance coach certified with the NSCA as a CSCS. He also spend time as a university educator and basketball skills development coach. After transiti...

Join the conversation as Dr. Thomas and Dr. Salinger discuss practical steps anyone should take on the road to starting their own business.  Dr. Aaron Salinger is the owner of the Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Providence, RI. Dr. Aaron first became interested in chiropractic care at a very young age, while sustaining a multitude of injuries as a child actively participating in many spo...

Jamal Jackson was born in Brooklyn, New York and began his formal studies of movement with the Harlem based Batoto Yetu Dance Company. His pursuit of Biology and dance led him to Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he received the Weston Award for his contribution to the Fusion Dance Company and New Works/ World Traditions African Dance Company from 1996-2000. Jamal studied with Mi...

Bali joined PLG in 2021 as the Chief Operating Officer. Bali has served as a management consultant at Deloitte, a transactional attorney at Proskauer, the Executive Director of Michigan’s Wayne County Land Bank, and the CEO of Lean & Green Michigan (the PACE program administrator in Michigan). Bali graduated with a B.A. from Brown University, a M.Sc. from the London School of Economics, and a J.D....

Dr. Jamey Schrier, PT is a physical therapist, former private practice owner, author of The Practice Freedom Method and founder of Practice Freedom U, a company solely focused on helping physical therapists build highly profitable practices while living the life they deserve. After growing and then successfully selling his PT business for a substantial multiple, Jamey began teaching practice owner...

Happy Father's Day! Episode 64 of the Be More Today Show features my father Samuel A. Thomas, MSW.  Samuel Anthony Thomas MSW is a graduate from Fordham University School of Social Work and currently works at Monhagen Middle School as a School Social Worker. As a Social Worker he looks to meet students where they are and strives to find their hidden talents. As a Cross Country and Track Coach he e...

Kaysian Gordon is a seasoned professional who has worked in the financial industry for nearly 20 years. She is currently a Wealth Advisor at Clarus Group. Most recently, Kaysi was part of an elite 13 person team at UBS where she spent almost 17 years providing financial guidance and investment strategies for the firm’s “ultra-wealthy”, managing in excess of $500 Million in investable assets. Her c...

Episode 62 focuses on being more aware of your "soft skills" courtesy of Vanessa White, founder of White Glove Etiquette.  White Glove Etiquette was founded by Vanessa White to help foster the ideals of proper etiquette, and leadership training in social, business and educational settings. They offer a comprehensive program of individual and corporate business etiquette as well as social etiquette...

Alex Damashek is a live music promoter and event producer with over 12 years of experience curating concerts, nightlife and impactful cultural activities.  As the founder of Move Forward Music, a Brooklyn-based concert company, Alex has produced the debut NY shows for artists like Kendrick Lamar, Juice WRLD, Da Baby, and Doja Cat, at storied music venues like Webster Hall and SOB’s.  More recently...

Shukura Taylor is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content creator that focuses on fashion and beauty from a black women’s perspective. Though all women are welcome, she often focuses on the beauty and fashion issues specific to black women. Self-confidence, feeling and looking your best, as well as finding your own personal style are weaved into the ethos of Shukura’s brand.    She holds degrees...

Kym Hampton has lived one dream through basketball and continues to pursue others. Having completed a 15 year professional basketball career not only in the WNBA, but Spain, Italy, France and Japan, the transition should be a natural one. The multi-talented Ms. Hampton currently works in community relations for WNBA team, the New York Liberty. She also serves as an ambassador for the WNBA, NBA and...

Our special Mother's Day episode takes a look at what it means to BE MORE than a mother with NYC DOE Site Supervisor Vanessa Thomas-McKinney This show focuses on what it takes to raise children in today's society, thoughts on the connections between motherhood and womanhood, and why mothers are truly superheroes in disguise. Follow Vanessa's journey on IG @queenbvt56.

Michael is Senior Director and Head of Brand and Content Marketing at Mailchimp.  Michael previously lead Brand & Experience Strategy at Publicis Sapient. He directed ideation and insight creation across EMEA and APAC, he inspires creative performance, elevates branded experiences, manages client relationships and motivates creative staff. From New York to Sydney, Singapore to London, Michael has...

For nearly 40 years of existence, Diego Cepeda has led a life of constant adventure.  He holds 4 nationalities all in one body -- two of them North America and two South America.  He has lived all over the place between way north Canada, the real OC - Orange County, New York, Memphis, Michigan, Chicago, and Texas!  It was during his middle school days Diego befriended Sean Thomas and had to settle...

MCK is an entrepreneur, obsessive note-taker, and Bic pen connoisseur who creates spaces and practical tools for people of all walks of life that make it easy to ask and receive good questions – the key to finding our answers. He accidentally created The Bounce Conversation Framework, a 20-minute conversation tool he developed while overcoming a difficult relationship. And now facilitates The Boun...

Welcome to our special Easter Edition of the Be More Today Show featuring Pastor Edsel B. Cadet.  Co-host: T Farrell, Host of The Words 4 Life Podcast Music: "End Your Pain Not Your life" featuring Pastor Edsel B. Cadet (composed by T Farrell) Pastor Edsel B. Cadet was born and raised in Queens, New York, and is a graduate of Stony Brook University of Long Island, New York with a Bachelor of Arts...

Ankoor Shah, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H is a general pediatrician and currently the Principal Senior Deputy Director at the D.C. Department of Health. As Senior Deputy Director of Department’s Community Health Administration (CHA), he leads the public health responsibility for improving health outcomes in the District across five broad areas: chronic disease prevention and control; perinatal and infant h...