Episode #47 - Ms. Adrienne Fudge - Dreams Come True at Any Age
Release Date: 10/14/2022
Episode #62 - Remembering My Mommy - Mrs. Lillie Mitchell - Showing Up Anyway
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Episode #62 - Showing up Anyway! In this special solo episode, I talk resilience and reflect on losing my Mommy, Lillie Mitchell, to COVID 6 years ago. If you’ve ever lost someone you love, you already know: you don’t “get over it.” You learn how to keep going with it. Hear why today’s episode didn’t go as planned, why I chose to just show up anyway, how to keep leading when you’re tired, the reality of navigating change with InSpira Performing Arts, and why I still believe in new beginnings - no matter what. Get ready to be inspired!!! Get your copy of Let's Dance:...
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Episode #61 - Juliett & Gracie Reid-Ventura of JuJu & CeCe’s Lemonades and Treats - Kid Entrepreneurs from St. Croix
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This episode stars 2 young women my Daddy would be very proud of. Juliett & Gracie Reid-Ventura are the Owners of JuJu & CeCe’s Lemonades and Treats, from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. They’re 8 and 7 years old, respectively. Hear what being a founder means to them, what they love most about owning their own business, what to do when things go wrong as an entrepreneur, what they learned from their experience at a startup battle pitch competition, and their advice to other kids with a big idea. Get ready to be inspired!!! Learn more about JuJu & CeCe’s Lemonades and...
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What I Learned From My Daddy, Mr. Leroy Mitchell
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In this special solo episode, I reflect on my Daddy’s life & legacy. We’re a little over 6 months past his death. He simply impacted people. People loved him, and they connected with him. Hear the memories from his 99th birthday trip to Aruba, the kindness shown by the team at his favorite Stop & Shop, my memories eating hot dogs & fries with him, our 4-day drive from Oakland to Atlanta for my college experience, and how he taught me to appreciate life. You’ll also hear all the exciting things coming up in my world and at InSpira Performing Arts today. Get ready to be...
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Episode #59 - Cathy Perez of The Original Pancake House in Metuchen - Treating Guests as Family
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This episode stars a woman who was very special to my Daddy. Cathy Perez is the General Manager of in Metuchen, where my Daddy ate endless flapjacks. Hear how Cathy & team made my Daddy’s celebrations so special, how to provide a personalized touch with your customer service, how to treat your guests as family, how to set a bar of excellence when you’re always so busy, and how to create loyalty with your customers. Get ready to be inspired!!! Visit The Original Pancake House in Metuchen: Get your copy of Let's Dance: An Inspirational Coloring Book For Kids Who Love to...
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Episode #58 - Kise Anderson of BWS Massage Concierge - Creating Impact through Massages
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This episode stars a man who truly took care of my Daddy. Kise Anderson is the Founder & CEO of , who’s offered customized massages and other modalities for the past 10+ years. Hear how to start a small business or massage business, how to find your perfect clients, how to build a team of 20+, how to ensure consistency & excellence with every customer touchpoint, and how to navigate challenges as an entrepreneur. Get ready to be inspired!!! Learn more about Kise Anderson & BWS Massage Concierge: Instagram Instagram on LinkedIn Get your copy of Let's Dance: An...
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Episode #57 - Mr. Tonnie Rozier - Making the World Better One Cupcake at a Time
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This episode stars a man my Daddy loved very much. Tonnie Rozier is the Founder & CEO of , the top destination for cupcakes & desserts in the Newark, NJ area. Hear the impact Tonnie’s treats have had on so many families, how he started the business in the first place, his advice for new entrepreneurs & small business owners, how to conquer your fears, and how to shape your legacy. Get ready to be inspired!!! Get your copy of Let's Dance: An Inspirational Coloring Book For Kids Who Love to Dance at
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Episode #56 - Legacy and Inspiration - Mr. Leroy Mitchell (My Daddy)
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My Daddy, Mr. Leroy Mitchell, was a great man. He passed away on August 29, 2025, at the age of 102—and I miss him more than words can express. He was an inspiration to so many, and even now, people smile when they speak his name. At the height of COVID, in August 2020, I had the blessing of sitting down with my Daddy when he was 97 years old to record this conversation. What began as an interview became a gift—one I didn’t yet know I would need so deeply. On November 7, 2022, my Daddy suffered a stroke, and I suddenly found myself trying to balance caregiving, running my business...
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Episode #55 - Mrs. Dajuana Rowe-Mayers and Mr. Malcolm Mayers - A Family’s Journey of Healing
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This episode is a celebration of the unconditional love parents have for their children. Mrs. Dajuana Rowe-Mayers and her son Mr. Malcolm Mayers join the podcast to share their ongoing journey of healing. They share their journey through Malcolm’s traumatic brain injury and how it has transformed Dajuana and her husband’s perspective on parenting and the meaning of opportunity. Malcolm shares how he stays motivated through his healing journey, and we discuss the importance of being intentional when seeking help for your loved ones. Get ready to be inspired!!!
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Episode #54 Dr. Sheron Jefferson, Dr. Dakira Starks Watkins and Mrs. Nasha Shandri, - Bald and Beautiful: The Alopecia Journey
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I’m excited to share a special episode for Alopecia Awareness Month with 3 wonderful guests: Dr. Sheron Jefferson, Dr. Dakira Starks Watkins, and Mrs. Nasha Shandri. They’re all amazing women, Alopecia warriors, and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Hear their journeys with Alopecia, how they learned to thrive with it, learning the world of wigs vs. rocking bald in public, how they turned struggles into triumphs and started opening up about their stories. Get ready to be inspired!!!
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Episode #53 Ms. Tsia Moses - Stay Hungry
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Ms. Tsia Moses will take you on a journey of her life. First, we have known each other since we were 12 years old and attended The Hamlin School in San Francisco, CA. She then gives an in-depth view of her life beginnings of wanting to be a professional dancer, then going to Howard University, changing her major to English and then on to an amazing career - from working with Dave Chapelle and Kevin Hart just to name a few. She gives so many examples of why networking is so beneficial. She then speaks about her biggest gift her son and choices she has to make as a single...
info_outlineMs. Adrienne Fudge is the Chef/Owner of 40 Dreams Catering. 40 Dreams provides fresh, high-quality meals to NJ Seniors and disabled adults. Adrienne and I participated in an entrepreneurship program with Rutgers University and have remained forever connected. In this episode, she speaks about 40 Dreams, her beginnings of why food is important, how she managed through the pandemic, and how things are going now. Her story is truly inspirational. Visit her website at 40dreams.com to learn more.