Voices of the Village Podcast

Janiean Armstrong, an award-winning author and financial educator, discusses the importance of financial literacy, particularly for African American women. She highlights the lack of financial education in schools and the historical barriers women faced in accessing loans. Armstrong emphasizes the need for a financial plan and vision, advocating for regular financial date nights and emergency savi...

De'Ambreus Christian, founder of Wise Path Integrity Consulting, discusses her mission to protect elders from scams and fraud. With 20 years in healthcare and a transition to banking, she noticed the vulnerability of seniors to financial abuse. Dee highlights that elders are often targeted due to their lack of familiarity with modern technology and the absence of family members to guide them. She...

The conversation features a discussion about the Henry County Delta Sigma Theta Alumni Chapter's community initiatives. The chapter, founded in 2004, focuses on social action, scholarship, and service. They have expanded their reach to include Locust Grove and Hampton. Notable programs include a job fair for young men and ex-offenders, rebranded as "Built for Success," and the "Real Boys Are Reade...

The conversation revolves around the complexities of family law in Georgia, particularly regarding paternity and child custody. Janice Alford, an attorney specializing in family law, explains that a father can legitimize his child by marrying the mother or through a legal process called legitimation, which can also grant visitation rights, custody, and child support. She emphasizes the importance...

Sheila Edwards, a candidate for Georgia's Public Service Commission, discussed the commission's failure to regulate Georgia Power effectively, leading to frequent rate increases. Edwards highlighted the monopolistic nature of Georgia Power, which manipulates rates and profits significantly, impacting vulnerable communities. She emphasized the need for affordable utilities and proposed collaboratin...

Judge James D. Boles Jr. discusses his background and journey to becoming a judge in Henry County, Georgia. Born and raised in Henry County, he attended local schools and later graduated from Kennesaw State University with a 3.89 GPA and from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School on a scholarship. Boles emphasizes his involvement in mock trial, which influenced his legal career. As a judge, he overse...

Judge Stephen N. Knights, Jr. discusses his 21-year legal career and his commitment to community service. He shares stories of impactful interactions, such as a young man who thanked him for giving him a second chance, and an employer who praised his fairness in court. Judge Knights emphasizes the importance of being fair and impartial, and encourages community members to observe court proceedings...

Dr. D.T. Foster discusses his book "The Stress Book," which offers 40 ways to manage stress. Inspired by the pandemic, the book addresses stress as a universal experience, categorizing it into acute, chronic, eustress, and distress. Foster explains that stress can be caused by various factors, including financial pressures and personal relationships. The book provides strategies for stress managem...

Duro Haynes, a candidate for state senate 17, discussed his journey and the evolution of the Henry County Democratic Party. He highlighted the shift from a red to blue county, emphasizing the importance of long-term community building and robust candidate recruitment. Haynes noted significant challenges, including digital siloing and the impact of COVID-19, but reported successes like increasing m...

Brother Singleton shared his experience with medical malpractice, starting in mid-2014. He described a burning sensation in his eye while working at the Atlanta airport, leading to a visit to Kaiser Permanente. There, a doctor inappropriately injected his eye with a long needle, causing severe pain and elevating his eye pressure to over 300. Despite subsequent treatments, his vision deteriorated,...

Voices of The Village Podcast sits Down With Ernie Cummings, Business Owner and Community Organizer of Secret Miracle Inc as She Shares Her Story and Insight Of How To Do Business With The Federal Government

Voices of The Village Podcast featuring Cathy Burke of Community Care Home Inc- The Passion For Serving People With Developmental Disabilities & Brain Trauma

Some of the best stories begin with a meaningful moment. For Chef Cal and Win, that moment happened on July 16th, 2022—a date that later inspired the name PRIVÉE 716 and sparked a vision that has quickly become one of the most talked-about private dining experiences in the area. PRIVÉE 716 is built on a simple idea: great food brings people together. And few people embody that more than Chef Cal....

🎙️ NEW EPISODE THIS WEEK! Voices of the Village Podcast welcomes Adrian Consonery Jr., 25-year-old candidate for Georgia Secretary of State! 🚀🔥 Adrian is part of the Next Generation Leaders of Today, and he’s mobilizing his generation to step up, speak out, and serve the people. Raised by two hardworking entrepreneurs — a mechanic and a counselor — Adrian grew up in a home built on fixing proble...

NEW EPISODE ALERT — Voices of the Village Podcast Featuring: Mike Burns Former Henry County Democratic Committee President CEO & Founder, Community & College Partnership Programs (CCPP) From the front lines of change to a nationwide mission of impact — this is an episode you do NOT want to miss. In this powerful conversation, Mr. Mike Burns shares: How Henry County transformed into a BLUE...

Pastor Terrell and Brandy Scott of The Malachi Project discussed their transformative journey from drug trafficking to founding Malachi House, a 6,000 sq. ft. debt-free facility in McDonough, Georgia. Terrell shared his past as a drug dealer, his 20-year prison sentence, and his conversion through a woman he robbed. Brandy recounted her struggle with addiction and her role in Terrell's spiritual a...

Episode Alert! This week on Voices of the Village Podcast — where change starts with conversation — we’re turning up the heat with business owner Tandra Hunter of T&T Daiquiris Tandra opens up about the real struggles Black business owners face when dealing with commercial landlord discrimination, and she’s setting the record straight on that viral social media post where a customer allegedly...

Local business owner files lawsuit against city of McDonough after claims of being targeted by former city councilwoman and city police which claims business was destroyed and shut down over gratuity dispute! Claims council member said “I’ll show you gone find out who the “F” I am!” Full story Disclaimer- Game Changers Media Network is an independent media company and this is not the views of gcmn...

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In this powerful episode of Voices of the Village , we sit down with Rhonda Crockett , founder of A New Well, Inc. , to shine a light on the realities faced by adults living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Rhonda shares her insights on the importance of compassion, community support, and resources that empower adults with IDD to live fulfilling lives. Together, we also dive...

New Episode Alert! This week on the Voices of the Village Podcast, we sit down with Mrs. Barbara Coleman, Director of Operations at Connecting Henry. We’re diving into how Connecting Henry serves as a resource hub for community partnerships and collaboration across Henry County—working to: Fight homelessness Support expectant mothers Provide resources for women experiencing premature childbirth Ch...

McDonough is writing a unique story—one that balances charm with progress. From the historic Downtown District, alive with boutique shops, restaurants, and walkable streets, to South Pointe’s modern development, the city is embracing expansion while keeping its roots intact. Trolleys and community-centered transportation connect past to present, giving residents and visitors the experience of a sm...

Join us on Voices of the Village Podcast for an in-depth State of the City conversation with Mayor Anthony Ford of Stockbridge, GA. In this powerful episode, Mayor Ford addresses key issues and his vision for the city as he seeks re-election, including:• Vystar Amphitheater: The story behind its naming rights, paying off the venue, and addressing past management controversies.• Public Safety &...

Voices of the Village Podcast – New Episode! This week we sit down with State Representative Derrick Jackson, candidate for Governor of Georgia. Tune in as we dive deep into: His stance on raising the minimum wage in Georgia Plans to improve healthcare access for Georgians Why he’s running and the vision he has for our state’s futureDon’t miss this powerful conversation about leadership, progress,...