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National Authors Day is in the month of November. The Martin Insider welcomes Lead Faculty, Dr. Bridges, onto the show as he dives into the process of writing and becoming an author. National authors day commemorates creative writers who have created beautiful stories and illustrations. There are many ways to celebrate this beautiful month for authors. The Martin Insider is a great way to celebrate national authors month. Click here to listen for more.

October is a month filled with awareness, celebration, and togetherness. October is also National Arts and Humanities month. Join the Martin Insider as Dr. Bridges joins the podcast and discusses an overview of liberal arts, different expressions of culture, and what is the most powerful tool to make world-changing differences. Dr. Bridges explains what makes a liberal arts degree from Martin University so diverse and unique. Listen more about liberal arts and how imperative it is within our Communiversity only on the Martin Insider Podcast!

It is a time to listen, offer help, eliminate stigmas around suicidal thoughts and seek support. They also share tips on recognizing the signs of suicide and how you can help someone who may be considering suicide. The Martin Insider shines a light on the different forms of depression, the symptoms associated with depression, and statistics on those who commit suicide. As mental health professionals share resources, advice, and alternatives to committing suicide, we ask that you join in and listen to this critical and imperative conversation that The Martin Insider brings.

In honor of National Nonprofit Day, listen as District 14 City-County Councillor LaKeisha Jackson and State Representative Gregory Porter dive into servant leadership. The two break down their own definitions of a servant leader and how one can embody the traits of becoming one. They also dig deep into how equipped servant leaders must be to nurture, support, and mentor those around them in their communities. Helping people get to another level mentally is a massive part of servant leadership. Councillor Jackson and Representative Porter have an agenda in guiding listeners to reach their goals as leaders.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The MartinInsider brings in Dr. Dwight Holland and George Middleton as they discuss black men in trauma and who they turn to. Black males' trauma throughout their lifetime is substantially more significant than any other race, yet they are the least likely to seek professional help for their mental health. Join Dr. Holland and Middleton as they go deep into the minds of those who look like them.

This year will mark the second year of Juneteenth’s recognition as a federal holiday in the United States. However, some are still unsure what the holiday is and how to celebrate the day. Join Historical Fiction Award-Winning Author, Linda Lewis Everett, on the Martin Insider as she breaks down what Juneteenth is and how imperative it is to continue celebrating black history in our communities. “It’s important to know where you come from to know where you’re going,” says Everett. This holiday is a connection to people who once were and Martin University is here to shine a light on our ancestors.