DaGRIP David Williams

S6E18. David Anthoni & DaGrip welcomes Coffee with Karen to the "Women on the MOVE" series on the podcast.
Karen Williams, author, psalmist, businesswoman, podcaster, life coach, wife, mother and mentor joins DaGrip to celebrate “Woman on the Move.” Karen is the curator of “Coffee with Karen”, a podcast designed to give inspirational nuggets, leaving listeners with a central thought every day called the IDB (inspirational daily, boost,). Her professional career began at Burroughs Welcome in Greenville, North Carolina and continued at First Union (now Wells Fargo) in downtown Charlotte. Upon graduating from Johnson C. Smith University, she continued this corporate journey at Bank of America. Passionate about education, she worked as a parental specialist liaison for Gaston County schools and transitioned into the IT department at Gaston College. In addition, Karen earned a masters degree in technology education. Professionally, Karen gives voice to the marginalized communities, helping organizations establish policies and governance to promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility.Her mission is to inspire individuals to overcome fear and chase their dreams through soft skills and critical thinking. Listen to “Coffee with Karen” podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-with-karen/id1726781465You can also catch a snippet on Facebook and Instagram. Karen is also available for workshops and small group sessions. Email her at karenrwilliams3@gmail.com

David Anthoni & DaGrip welcomes Cheryl Cameron Leath -from the Theatre Guild- Rockingham County with the stage play "STEAL AWAY" by Ramona King. Cheryl's spotlight is apart the of "Women on the MOVE" series for Women's History month on the podcast.
Cheryl is a graduate at East Carolina University, where she also studied theater. Upon returning to the Greensboro Triad area to pursue various career opportunities, Cheryl exercised her talent in theater as a part of the Theatre Guild of Rockingham county. From improv, background vocals and actress, Cheryl has emerged herself in characters to help bring to life a number of Productions. During the interview, Cheryl talks about making the most of opportunities and being thankful for being given a chance to share her passion for acting with the world. Cheryl is a wife, mother, grandmother, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta, sorority Inc.

The African American Wellness Run & Walk was held in Charlotte, NC 2023. During the experience interviews were conducted with James Mitchell - "Charlotte City Council", Matiff Stanfield -"Dedicated Senior Medical Service", Deronda "Metz-Africa Tours & Fashion",Terrell Thibeaux-"Power House Next Generation", and Modesta Fogg- Classic Closet Boutique. It was a fun day as we learned about each business/organization and how they support their respective communities.

David Anthoni & Dagrip with Dr. Adalynn Harris - The Advancement of Scientific Research to Improve the Quality of Life. S6E4
 


Dr. Harris is a Ph.D graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. As the president of EquityBridge, her company focuses on clinical trails which help to develop treatment plans for various health challenges faced by people of color. During the podcast, Dr. Harris shed light on the importance of African Americans in clinical trials, the impact of triple negative breast cancer(TNBC)among black women, and how scientific research advanced the process in finding a vaccine for Covid-19.

David Anthoni and Ayma Gainey have a powerful conversation about life, career choices, and overcoming obstacles.
Ayma is a graduate of NC Nursing Academy - Gastonia,NC. She was the Nursing Academy class speaker during the graduation exercise.
Ayma shifted from a 4 -year institution in pursuit of her passion in healthcare. She shares the importance of following your dreams and never giving up on yourself even when you don't understand God's plan. During the podcast Ayma shares her own health struggles and how personal experience formed her desire to help other people return to better health.

 
Our Veterans are important people.  They made sacrifices to protect this country and keep everyone safe.  Many soldiers never made it home and we must be forever grateful to them because they paid the ultimate price with their lives. By the grace of God, there are soldiers who survived and we were able to listen to their stories and experiences while serving in the armed services for our Memorial Day Special Edition.
Our Memorial Day Special Edition is a 2 part series. Our line-up is second to none. Not only will you hear from veterans; but you will also hear from various organizations that provide services to assist veterans.  Hang in here with me for the next two weeks you will be encouraged. This week Dagrip welcomes Freddie Hands, Tina Miles, and Jett Edwards.  All of the interviews were conducted at the Legacy event center in Gastonia, North Carolina during a spectacular event, held in recognition of veterans in the surrounding area.