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A number of persons across the country have begun to benefit from a new, innovative course under the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI). The initiative was introduced on September 15, 2020, by the Founder and President of the Sankofa Global Project, Tracy Gray. Ms. Gray describes this new course as a powerful venture that will advance the vision for Truth, Reparation, and Reconciliation. Participants are expected to obtain the crucial skill sets to create a Racial Equity and Justice Toolkit. The Toolkit would allow creators to initiate and develop a variety of programs and set the pace for equitable and fair interactions among individuals and groups in various communities both locally and globally.

Today's guest is Mary Luke. We will discuss the empowerment of women and gender equality and equity. Mary will inspire, introduce, and educate us on the engagement and empowerment of women in our society, and the urgency for the support of women globally.

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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement - A Natural Approach - will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes guest Dr. Marcia A. Harris to the show. Marcia A. Harris, MD, LHD (Hon) is a practicing physician in New York City. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also known as bioidentical hormone therapy or natural hormone therapy, is a poorly defined term referring to the use of hormones that are identical, on a molecular level, with endogenous hormones in hormone replacement therapy. The term is also associated with pharmacy compounding, blood or saliva testing, efforts to reach a targeted level of hormones in the body (as established through blood or saliva testing) and unfounded claims of safety and efficacy. Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Educating, Empowering and Changing Lives With Essential Oils- will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes Dr. Zia Nix, to the show. Dr. Zia Nix, D.C., is a chiropractor, health educator, wellness consultant, and essential oil specialist. She is passionate about teaching people to take control and empower themselves in every aspect of their lives. She teaches essential oil self-care protocol workshops and educates other wellness advocates to do the same. Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. Essential oils provide plants with protection against predators and disease. Dr. Zia Nix teaches essential oil self-care protocol workshops and educates other wellness advocates to do the same.Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Millennials for a Cause- will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes guest Alayjah Watson to the show. Alayjah Watson is the Chief Information Officer of Wellness Interactive; who is responsible for developing customer service platforms and managing/strategizing new technology projects. Soon enough the group called the Milleniums: ages 18-35 will comprise 36% of our workforce. Consider that by the year 2020; this group will be nearly half of our workers. As with every generation, let’s face it, they’re different. However, this group stands out from generations of the past. This group is the most educated and culturally diverse of any generation. They are self-motivated and have their personal agenda. They aren’t as influenced by their elders and have “minds of their own.” This can be frightened to a generation that expects everyone to follow the rules. But they stand for a Cause! -Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel. Embrace Your Inner Self offers a variety of services to support you in living a struggle free life and helping you move into the life you were meant to live. - See more at: http://embraceyourinnerself.com/services/#sthash.kGtqqtAH.dpuf

Conversations with Men- will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes Anthony Avent to the show. Anthony Avent, a retired professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round of the 1991 NBA Draft. Anthony Avent will enlighten us on Conversations With Men engaging men globally with conversations in the area of finance, sports, spirituality, family and emotional intelligence. Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Body Sustainability- will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes Yamuna Zake to the show. Yamuna Zake is a visionary: A master teacher and healer who has literally dedicated her life to understanding how the body works and helping others to create positive change in their bodies through what she has learned. Under the leadership of Yamuna Zake, a master teacher of body sustainability, what began as singular dedication with focused hands on body work, has evolved into a global brand with a network of over 450 certified practitioners and the attendance of over 2,000 holistic practitioners in Yamuna branded teacher trainings and workshops worldwide. Today the Company is a leading source of education for teachers, therapists, and fitness instructors. Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Emotional Freedom Techniques- will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes Marian Buck-Murray to the show. Marian Buck-Murray is a Certified EFT Practitioner and Transformational Health Guide. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a meridian-tapping method developed by Gary Craig. It is an easy-to-use, easy-to-learn technique which helps clear unwanted emotions and limiting beliefs. EFT is based on the same principles as acupuncture, but it involves no needles.Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Conversations with Men- will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes Anthony Avent to the show. Anthony Avent, a retired professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round of the 1991 NBA Draft. Anthony Avent will enlighten us on Conversations With Men engaging men globally with conversations in the area of finance, sports, spirituality, family and emotional intelligence. Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

How Will Millennial's Receive Information - Digital Journalism- will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes Sheridan Watson to the show. Millennials are likely the most studied generation to date. In fact, Millennials are full of contradictions, which, of course, may explain the youth of any generation. Most consistent is that this generation is technically savvy, almost as if it has a digital sixth sense. A wired, connected world is all that Millennials have ever known. Popular opinion is that Millennials are more caring, community oriented, and politically engaged than previous generations. Over 40 million Millenials get news and information online across all platforms, making them a powerful force of media consumption. Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Coming into Balance - will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes guest Dr. Jane Ely to the show. Dr. Ely, Holistic Health Practitioner offers services in Psycho-Spiritual, Energy Medicine, and Grief Counseling. She is trained in Psycho-Spiritual Counseling, Energy Medicine for hands-on-healing, Grief Counseling and Peacemaking Skills. Dr. Jane Ely launched of her latest book entitled Coming into Balance: A Guide for Activating Your True Potential, a book of spiritual healing practices based upon the timeless universal wisdom of the Medicine Wheel offering insights and inspiration for personal and global transformation. Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Empowerment of Self - will be our topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes guest Traci L. Slatton to the show. Traci L. Slatton is the internationally acclaimed author of eleven books, including the historical novels IMMORTAL and BROKEN; the award-winning romantic dystopian. She also wrote PIERCING TIME & SPACE, about the meeting ground of science and spirituality.To encourage other independent-minded authors, she wrote HOW TO WRITE, PUBLISH, AND MARKET YOUR BOOK, YOUR SELF, INDEPENDENTLY: A manual for the courageous and persistent. They will discuss how to Empower self within. Personal empowerment is about looking at who you are and becoming more aware of yourself as a unique individual. Personal empowerment involves developing the confidence and strength to set realistic goals and fulfill your pot -Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Welcome to My Breakdown by Benilde Little - will be our topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes guest Benilde Little to the show. Welcome to My Breakdown is a memoir about best-selling author, Benilde Little’s loss of her mother and loss of her self as a writer, which plummeted her in to a pit of clinical depression. Writing in the courageous tradition of great female storytellers such as Alice Walker, Maya Angelou, Joan Didion, Pearl Cleage and Sista Souljah, Benilde doesn’t hold back as she shares insights, inspiration, and intimate details of her life. Powerful, relatable, and ultimately redemptive, Welcome to My Breakdown is a remarkable memoir about the power within us all to rise from despair and to feel hope and joy again. -Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Being Social and Grounded in Faith - will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes guest Brittney Parker to the show. Brittney Parker is the founder, host and content creator of BritneyParker.com She is relentlessly spreading her message to empower women and young girls to live an honorable life. The power that she carries draws in her audience, both men and women alike. Brittney Parker also believes that God did not put you on this earth to mimic or gimmick anyone else. You have a plan and purpose. You need to find your talent, don’t be afraid to use it and be prepared for discouragement — its going to happen. The most important thing in your life would have to be your faith. Without it, you wouldn’t be where you are today.-Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Natural Health - will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes guest Donna Visco to the show. Donna brings 12 years of experience assisting others through the use of, Pranic Psychotherapy and Pranic Healing as well as her years of experience as a teacher of Restful Body Centered Awareness. Pranic Healing is a simple yet powerful & effective system of no-touch energy healing. It is based on the fundamental principles that the body is a self-repairing living entity that possesses the ability to heal itself and that the healing process is accelerated by increasing this life force that is readily available from the sun, air and ground to address physical & emotional imbalances. Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Natural Health - will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes guest Jay Newman to the show. Mr Newman is President, CEO and founder of Invision International Health Solutions, which manufactures and markets Silver 100™ Ionic Silver Complex, a patented ionic silver product sold as a dietary supplement Silver 100™ Ionic Silver Complex with Opti-Silver™ is the state-of-the-art technology for delivering silver ions to the body. It is designed to surpass all other forms of silver in performance and efficiency .The result of more than a million dollars in development, it has gained the reputation for being the leading-edge product in the field by healthcare professionals, retailers and users. Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

HOW TO NAVIGATE YOUR PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN LIFE THROUGH MOVEMENT will be discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T.Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes guest Sabatino Verlezza to the show. Sabatino is an accomplished dance soloist, award winning choreographer, teacher and Certified Pilates instructor. He soloed for nine years with the May O’Donnell Dance Company in New York City, choreographed works for prestigious dance companies and has taught dance at several Colleges and Universities. While his Verlezza Dance Company produces concerts nationally, Sabatino works to help individuals empower themselves through his Pilates classes where he combines physical work with wellness concepts of improved posture, balance and breathing. Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.

Training to be a Governess - will be our discussion topic at The Wellness Lounge, A Step Further 9 a.m. E.S.T. Monday when host Desiree Watson welcomes guest Simone Callender to the show. Simone Callender is the CEO of Governess Guild, a prestigious international company providing in-home educational resources and childcare staff for their clients. Difficulties faced with working in a private household and how to manage these, as well as the family expectations. Managing the behavior of children, how to advise the family if the child needs professional help, dealing with a child and family where sometimes English is not the main spoken language. Guidance on tax, governess insurance, contracts of employment, living in another country. Traveling with children and the family, what to expect. What to take if working overseas. Tune in Monday, 9 a.m. for the live interview on the Wellness Lounge, A Step Further on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment channel.