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S6E19 -DaGrip with David Anthoni welcomes Dr. Simone McIntyre to talk about Therapy and The Black Community. Dr. Simone is a licensed therapist in North and South Carolina. Her passion is surrounded by her desire to connect Jesus and therapy to the lives of everyday people. Throughout the Podcast she provides insight to help us become comfortable having a therapist assist in keeping our lives on track.

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.