Mic, DJ and Doc

In this episode, the team discussed with the featured guest Playwright Magaret Mahdi her upcoming Broadway musical "Bronzeville The Musical". Magaret talks about her background and what first drew her to performing arts. She elaborates on her vision and dreams and how they became a reality. She also discusses the rich history of the Bronzeville community and how it inspired her to write this musical that tells the story of a father helping his son to see greatness in himself. Doc sums up how vision dreams from a biblical perspective can come to fruition when we trust God.Subscribe to the podcast HERE!Check out our YOUTUBE channel!Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingThis podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm

In this episode, the team discussed the importance of working with others to get the first black history museum in Joliet, Illinois. Featured guest Luther Johnson talked about how this project began and how working with the city municipalities gave him a building in the Eastside community. Doc sums up how vision and faith will leave an inheritance for those coming after you to witness what can happen when we all collaborate.Subscribe to the podcast HERE!Check out our YOUTUBE channel!Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingThis podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm

In this episode, the team discusses with Susan Hohlman of I To Eye Consulting how her passion for people and sales has led her to be a top seller for a major cosmetics company. Now with over thirty years of being an entrepreneur, she shared how her purpose of being a great communicator is one of the main keys to her success and how that has impacted so many in her life and community. Subscribe to the podcast HERE!Check out our YOUTUBE channel!Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingThis podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm

Mike, DJ, and Doc sit down with Donald & Pascion White owners of White Smoke & Ash Cigar and Hookah Lounge located in Cresthill, Illinois thirty miles south of Chicago to discuss what it takes to be a spouse team in a family and business. The Whites are very transparent about the successes and challenges of running a unique business in today's economic climate. They let us know about the tremendous leap of faith and sacrifice in the beginning stages that humbly made them the power couple they are today.Subscribe to the podcast HERE!Check out our YOUTUBE channel!Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingThis podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm

In this special episode of Mic, DJ, and Doc, Mike sits down with the writer and director Weston known for his stage/film productions in episode #19 to discuss his new Christmas production "Joseph" with lead actor Reginal Pelt and lead actress Pamela Coley. They all give insight into where they started and what has inspired them to reach this point in their lives. Weston furthermore brings out the reason why he chose to tell the story of Joseph and Mary in a contemporary setting. Then they concluded where they see themselves in the future. Subscribe to the podcast HERE!Check out our YOUTUBE channel!Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingThis podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm

In this episode, the team welcomes Ms. Pamela Coley a registered Cardiology Nurse and stage play actress to discuss. Can someone live without hope? Why hope is so powerful and what are the benefits of having hope? Doc sums up everything with how your belief system can influence what you hope for with  "There It Is".Subscribe to the podcast HERE!Check out our YOUTUBE channel!Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingThis podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm

In this episode, Dr. William Sulliavn Sr. and Mike set the table with Proverbs 29:22-23 People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarreling and trouble. 23 Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected. They discussed identifying at least four different types of difficult people you may encounter properly and spiritually but have trouble getting along with. Doc sums everything up with how to have peace in the situations.Subscribe to the podcast HERE!Check out our YOUTUBE channel!Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingThis podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm

In this episode, the team welcomes Mr. Karl Ferrell to discuss the apathetic vote in the black community which was in a statement given by Larry Hoover founder of the gangster Disciples in Chicago in 1996 on a Geto Boys album, and what the voting system would be if all the released felons could regain their human right to vote. Doc sums up everything with how not to continue to live in ignorance and realize how vital your human rights are.

In this episode, our team talked about our brothers and sisters coming home from a correctional facility along with featured guest Illinois 43rd District Senator Rachel Ventura.1. They learned more about Senator Ventura as she discussed her background, passion, and purpose for serving in a public office.2. She let our listeners know how she has worked to put bills in place that will allow inmates to acquire ID cards before leaving prison along with other step-up programs to help fight recidivism.3. Doc covered that the most significant thing a person can do when leaving prison is to have the right perspective of confidence mentally and spiritually.

In this episode, the team stays on a course about dealing with yourself from knowing your identity to striving to be your best self. While covering the following topics. Sometimes your best self is just being the best for your family versus building a business.What does it mean to become your best self?Being your best self means living authentically. You need to stay true to yourself and your values. You need to make sure you're doing what brings you a sense of happiness, and purpose.

The team opened up the discussion with a quote.  In Ancient Greece, the philosopher Socrates famously declared that the unexamined life was not worth living. Asked to sum up what all philosophical commandments could be reduced to, he replied: 'Know yourself. Just as much as self-care is important so is self-examinationOther people's responses do not change your identity.Your purpose is directly tied to living like the person God has made you be.

This is a re-air of a significant topic of the influences of music and music artist in our lives. We have to be mindful of the music are children are listening to, many times a child two to five years old can sing a whole song and yet cannot say their ABCs. We as parents want to make sure that we are not so disconnected from what they are learning from some lyrics.

Mike opens up the podcast by talking about the great time he spent in New York City during the 4th of July holiday weekend. Then Doc and Mike use a sports metaphor to discuss how to prepare while in between dimensions of life progressions. How you should stay committed, keep learning, and change your perspective when you need to pivot. They also covered how a bad situation can be the right time in life to learn from bad leadership what you should not do.

Pastor James Ford of Hammond Indiana aka "The StoryTeller" continues to keep the humor going along with some incredible words of wisdom followed by Doc summing everything up with "There It Is"

In this Part 1 episode, the team sits down with James E. Ford, the Pastor of a growing church located in Hammond, IN, and alsoknown as The StoryTeller; a uniquely gifted Motivational Speaker and Comedian. They cover topics dealing with doing humor from the pulpit and how others did not agree with it because church time is a very serious time. They also discuss how in troubled times they need some laughter. He presents his thoughts on the audience coming on stage during comic routines and how safety measures are now used to protect the entertainer.

The team discussed Mental Health Awareness Month with featured guest Ms. Cynthia Jones a health quality executive from the Threshold non for profit organization. They covered many areas to identify different issues of the mental state.Fear is a natural emotion that can't be ignored, There are different coping mechanisms, and It's all of our jobs to promote mental health awareness. Mental illness vs Spiritual issues because hurt people hurt other people. Maintaining good relationships helps you. If you haven't been loved, you can't love anyone else. Stress accelerates everything. Live calmly.www.thresholds.org Urgent Help: 773-537-3601Thresholds: 773-572-5500

Mike offer up the story of when the famine hit the land and how Joseph's brothers came to Egypt to get grain. Joseph could have took revenge against them for what they did, but he did not because he realized his God given gift was going to be used to save all their legacies. Doc explains how people only have a season in your life and you need to pay attention to your family circle. DJ describes how to identify that your moving forward and others are not through your frustration.

In this episode, Doc and Mike discussed facing opposition on your journey through life. They bring out many points about how opposition forces you to take action, grow and mature and become powerful.

Changes in our social behavior toward each other made us aware of not taking life for granted during the pandemic era. Many churches were devastated due to not being prepared to use social media to provide services. Mike discussed how we discovered our hidden talents (redefining our dreams and going after them with a plan). Guest Brian Mackender audio/visual engineer (Auidohive Broadcasting) explains how he was able to help many churches get up to speed with live streaming. The healthcare disparity between Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Americans is being exposed.

In episode 25 they continue discussing why integrity is important to leadership. The team brings to the table the ideas of 1. Building trust in the ones who follow you. 2. Being authentic. 3. Having hard conversations early to avoid more significant issues later. 4. Asking for feedback, and then giving it. 5. Listen to understand, not to respond. Mr. Parker also gives a call to action on why he is running for Joliet's District 4 city councilman. DJ Cornerstone gives us the latest news in the Footwork world. Doc sums up everything with "There it is"