Karen Arrington is the woman everyone wished she had on speed dial when doubt and apprehension creeps in.  She has coached over 1,000 women to launch careers in entertainment, media, medicine, education and civic activism.On the health front she launched an international campaign to raise awareness and acquire funding for heart disease research as well as co-founding the first Diabetes Awareness Day in The Gambia, West Africa.She is the found of the Miss Black USA pageant and a critically-acclaimed and award-winning author of an exciting new book; Your Next Level Life.

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Your Next Level Life

In this episode, Mildred Muhammad, the ex -wife of the infamous DC sniper, shares insight into the "other "crisis that is taking place during America's lockdown as the result of COVID-19.  As an advocate  for domestic abuse victims, Ms. Muhammad shares valuable information that will certainly help and speak to the silent crisis that is taking place within families around the world.Ms. Muhammed is an award-winning keynote speaker, having served as an expert speaker for the US Department of State. She is a certified consultant with the US Department of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime, a CNN contributor, domestic abuse survivor, certified domestic violence advocate, advisory board member for the National Resources Center on Domestic Violence, author of 6 books, a trainer and educator.

Surviving Domestic Abuse in the Age of Pandemic

Rev. Jeffery Johnson, the pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfax, Virginia, shares a powerful message that speaks to the challenges of maintaining one's faith during the current COVID-19 global crisis.  His message gives valuable historical insight into the Christian faith and how  forgetting foundational values have left many grappling with how to navigate one of the most challenging events in modern history.His message is one for the ages.

The Common Sense of Faith

Mikki Taylor shares her journey as a 30-year veteran of Essence Magazine  as Cover and Beauty Director and her recent emergence into the film industry as a film maker.  Listen and be encouraged and inspired by her amazing walk as a woman of faith.  Mikki is the author of three critically-acclaimed books, Self Seduction, Commander in Chic and Editor in Chic.

A Walk of Faith

Angelia Menchan shares her wit, wisdom and amazing journey to understanding what it means to love.  Her dry sense of humor will inspire you and challenge you to embrace one of the greatest gifts that has been given to every living, breathing human being; that being the gift of love.  Angelia is the founder of Honorable Menchan, a boutique publishing company with several hundred titles in print.  She is also an award-winning author, speaker, wife, mother and grandmother.  

A Profile in Love - Angelia Menchan

Jessica Grounds shares her journey on making the decision to leave the politically-charged Washington DC after living and working for over a decade, and return to her childhood home.  She takes us through the decision making process and the impact she hopes it will make on her family.  It is a story of family, faith and working to make a difference in the world.  Jessica has been recognized as one of the leading women in politics and as an advocate for women in the workplace.  She is the co-founder of Running Start and Mine the Gap. Jessica is married and she and her husband have a daughter who is 2 years old.

Coming Home - Jessica Grounds

Intro to Recipes for Good Living

Welcome to Recipes for Good Living. I am your host, Bonnie McDaniel.There is a difference between existing and living a good life. With all of the challenges we face each day, it is very easy to lose sight of what really matters.This podcast was created to help you to reimagine your life and focus on what it is that brings you joy. In each episode, we will explore the journeys of interesting guests who have uncovered the secrets to good living. Created by lifestyle aficionado, Bonnie McDaniel, she is an author, TV (ABC - Good Morning Washington ) and radio personality (WGTS 91.9 FM) , former talk show host (ION Television Network), urban landscape designer and the lover of all things good.

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Recipes for Good Living

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