The Hits 97.3 Podcast

President Bryant McKinnie; we discussed his upcoming Cocktails and Conversation panel event. We also discussed how important mental health is and how taking are and helping one another is a must.

Segment 1: President / CEO, YWCA of South Florida, Kerry Ann Royes. http://www.ywcasouthflorida.org Segment 2: Sheryl Maher Pres. & Alyse Lemstrom, VP of PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving). PAWS Enchanted Masquerade Ball 4/22. http://www.pawsbroward.com

Segment 1: President / CEO of the YWCA of South Florida, Kerry Ann Royes. http://www.ywcasouthflorida.org Segment 2: Sheryl Maher, Pres. & Alyse Lemstrom, VP of PAWS (Pets are Worth Saving. PAWS Enchanted Masquerade Ball 4/22. http://www.pawsbroward.com

Dr Saliha Nelson - Urgent Inc is a non profit creative youth development organization dedicated to empowering young minds to transformng their communities.

Shemele Jenkins The Miami Dade County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association is A support group for foster, adoptive, kinship and non relative caregivers and all children they serve. Shemele discussed the foster care system, children in foster care and their upcoming small Easter basket donation drive.

Segment 1: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. http://www.miamidade.gov/baynanza. Segment 2: Stephanie Fenstersheib, Tell Robert Foundation 5k. https://tellrobertfoundation.com/tellrobert-3rd-annual-5k-april-2023/

Segment 1: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Baynanza 4/15. http://www.miamidade.gov/baynanza. Segment 2: Stephanie Fenstersheib. Tell Robert Foundation. https://tellrobertfoundation.com/tellrobert-3rd-annual-5k-april-2023/

Segment 1: Guest - Feeding South Florida President / CEO, Paco Velez. Outrun Hunger 5k on April 8th. http://www.feedingsouthflorida.org Segment 2: Guest - Sheryl Woods, President / CEO of YMCA of South Florida. Free swim classes, March 20th - 24th. http://www.ymcasouthflorida.org

Segment 1: Feeding South Florida President / CEO, Paco Velez. Outrun Hunger 5k, April 8th. http://www.feedingsouthflorida.org Segment 2: Sheryl Woods, President / CEO of YMCA of South Florida. Free swim classes, March 20th - 24th. http://www.ymcasouthflorida.org

Guest: Alex Perez, President of Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. Carnaval Miami. http://www.carnavalmiami.com http://www.kiwanislittlehavanafoundation.org

Segment 1: Guest, Chandra Roberson, Sr. Development Director, Miami/ Fort Lauderdale Chapter of American Heart Association; Broward Heart Walk March 12th. http://www.browardheartwalk.org Segment 2: Guest, Dr. Brenda Jimenez Cantisano, Colorectal Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital; March is colon cancer awareness month. https://tinyurl.com/5n8xcz48

Segment 1: Guest, Chandra Roberson, Sr. Development Director, Miami/ Fort Lauderdale Chapter of American Heart Association; Broward Heart Walk, March 12th. http://www.browardheartwalk.org Segment 2: Guest, Dr. Brenda Jimenez Cantisano, Colorectal Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital; March is colon cancer awareness month.https://tinyurl.com/5n8xcz48

Velma R. Lawrence - CEO / Founder - The Embrace Girls Foundation, inc, is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that over the past two decades have provided mentoring, social, academic and wrap-around services to girls attending at risk schools in Broward and Miami-Dade County.. We discussed their events and mission that they fulfill all year long.

Angine Moss - CEO/ Founder - We discussed how Angine was a victim of molestation by different family members from age 2-8 years old and raped by a trusted family friend at the age of 11. Her lived experiences took her through a lot of turmoil. As an adult, she sought therapy and at that time vowed she was going to take back her life by becoming the (s)hero she needed when she was child!

Guest: Alex Perez, President of Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. Carnaval Miami events. http://www.carnavalmiami.com http://www.kiwanislittlehavanafoundation.org

Segment 1: Cardiologist, Dr. David Baran, Cleveland Clinic Weston's Heart and Vascular Center. February is National Heart Month http://www.clevelandclinic.org. Segment 2: Guest, Emily Janas, Education and Prevention Manager at Women in Distress. Teen Dating Violence Awareness. http://www.womenindistress.org Crisis Hotline: 954-761-1133

Shanda Robets - Founder - Pain 2 Purpose is a 501(c)3 organization committed to ending domestic violence by educating the community on the dangers of this epidemic and also offering support and resources to those seeking help. We discussed how February is Teen Dating Domestic Violence Awareness Month and how the number of teens involved in relationships that include domestic violence is rising. Al...

Judith Charlton - Founder - is a non profit organization that has a mission to inspire and bring awareness to the importance of being a registered organ donor. We discussed the importance of being an organ donor and what kidney health is.

Segment 1: Guest, Ray Baker, Director of Miami Dade Public Library System. Black History Month. http://www.mdpls.org; 305-375-BOOK; Segment 2 - Guest, JobNews USA General Manager, Tiffany Price. Job Fair 2/23. http://www.jobnewsusa.com

Segment 1: Guest, Ray Baker, Director of Miami Dade Public Library System. Black History Month. http://www.mdpls.org; Segment 2 - Guest, JobNews USA General Manager, Tiffany Price. Job Fair February 23rd. http://www.jobnewsusa.com

Black Excellence Parade and Festival - Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips and Recreation manager - Vince - Discussed the city's 15th Annual Black Excellence Parade and Festival, the schedule of the day's festivities, and the growth of the City of Lauderdale Lakes.

Kham Ward - Founder & CEO - Discussed how this non profit's mission to make tech accessible and inclusive , also discussed was the importance of diversity in tech is so important so tht it grows on balloon levels. Also discussed was the Technolij Innovation Center at Florida memorial University.

Joan Dominguez - Lead Education & Prevention Specialist - We discussed how Febuary is "Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month". Also discussed was the signs, how to help a victim and help them through so that they do not lose their lives.

Sgt. Shantell Mitchell and Officer Christopher Bess - We discussed the life of being a police officer in these times, how 1 bad cop can ruin it for all of the good police officers. Also discussed The Miami Beach police Dept's recruiting event. What the job entails,salary, benefits, qualifications and how to apply.

Segment 1: Guest, President / CEO of Be Strong International, Michelle Shirley. http://www.bestrongintl.org Segment 2: Guest, Dr. Linda Parker, President / CEO of Women in Distress. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. http://www.womenindistress.org.