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Black History - DaGrip with Lakesha Mobley - The Misrecognition of Black and Brown Girls

Lakeisha Mobley was born and raised in Charlotte NC. She is ordained clergy in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and the mother of two sons. Lakeisha is the CEO of “It Startz With Me” a mentoring movement geared towards helping young girls ages 9 through 18 make sound decisions, better life choices and produce self-esteem so they may reach their full potential in life.

Along with 17 other women who have endured and overcame tremendous amounts of emotional abuse, constant disappointment, and heart-breaking betrayal, Lakeisha Mobley is a writer in the book entitled, “When the Soul Cries” and her contribution is entitled The High Price Tags. Lakeisha shares her reasons for being compelled to tell a transparent truth to help others win at life.

During the podcast, Lakeisha shares not only her success with her mentoring program; but also her passion for prison ministry. She knows  she is just getting started and things can only go up through helping the least of these.

The book “When the Soul Cries” can be found on Amazon, Walmart Books, Good Reads and many more digital  and published platforms.

Black History Month Kick-off with Karlease Smalls - Nurse, Emerging Young Adult leader, & Visionary

David Anthoni welcomes Karlease Smalls to share her insights on Black History month.

Karlease is a native of New York but currently resides in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Karlease is a member of Zion Wesley AME Zion Church. Karlease started her nursing career as a Certified Nurse Assistant at Five Oaks Manor nursing home for four years. In December 2019, Karlease graduated from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences with her Associate Degree in Nursing.

Karlease passed her boards and began working at Atrium Health Northeast Emergency Department February 2020. With many transitions in life, Karlease recently transferred to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Atrium Health. This past May she graduated from UNC Wilmington with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Her long term aspiration is to become a Nurse Anesthetist. Her biggest motivations in her life are her parents and her Angel sister.

She is a member of the National Council of Negro Women. Karlease has a love for serving others and her community. Her favorite scripture she lives by is Jeremiah 29:11”For I know the plans I have for you, “says the Lord, “They are plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

David Anthoni & DaGrip: the job snub for Steve Wilks & the trouble in Memphis

 After changing the culture in lockroom, wining games, and bringing a new energy back to the Carolinas, The Panthers snub Steve Wilks for the head coaching position. Meanwhile, David Anthoni leads the community to pray for the city of Memphis and pleads for peaceful protest.

DaGrip 12 Days of Prayer Celebration

David Anthoni opens 2023 with thanksgiving and prayer. Friends from across of the country join him with prayers ranging from homelessness to healing. 

Thanks to:

Pastor Rodney Gilchrist, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Dewberry, Dr. Jerret Fite, Dr. Daran H. Mitchell, Pastor Quintarro Smith,  and Pastor Robert Kelly.

DaGrip with Lynn Kennedy Mitchell - THe Annual Thanksgiving Rules

 

S5E10- DaGrip welcomes Lynn Kennedy Mitchell- The Annual Thanksgiving Rules #LaughterIsGoodMedicine

 

DaGrip welcomes Lynn Kennedy Mitchell, the Executive Director of Thrive High Point. Thrive High Point is a minority entrepreneurship initiative by the Chamber of Commerce. Thrive has been developed to support the broad needs of minority and women-owned businesses in the city.

As Executive Director of Thrive High Point, Lynn networks with young professionals and small business owners to push ideas from concept to fruition.

Lynn is a dynamic communicator whose personality illuminates every room she enters. Aside from her professional responsibilities, Lynn loves humor and a good conversation. Her free hearted spirit inspired The Annual Thanksgiving Rules. Lynn’s social media followers anticipate the release of her witty thought and hilarious standards every Thanksgiving. From favorite foods to holiday chatter, Lynn has good advice to create a heartwarming day filled with laughter.

Lynn Kennedy Mitchell is married to the Rev. Dr. Daran H. Mitchell and together they have one son, Caylen.

DaGrip with Ms. Erica Lawrence, Ms. Black International Ambassador 2022

S5E9- DaGrip with Ms. Erica Lawrence, Ms. Black

International Ambassador 2022

 

DaGrip welcomes Ms. Erica Lawrence to the podcast. Erica is a woman of faith, mom, inspirational speaker & Cancer awareness advocate. She is the newly crowned Ms. Black International Ambassador 2022 with her platform, The H.E.A.L. Initiative. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Communication Studies from UNC Greensboro and a Master’s degree in Business from Mercer University. She is a business operations & project management consultant through her business, 3E Project Solutions. In her free time, Erica enjoys reading, traveling, dancing and spending time with her 9-year old daughter.

S5E8 - DaGrip Welcomes Courtney Tate, Author of ”Tasty Cakes” & ”An Unforgettable Journey”

The DaGrip welcomes Courtney Tate, author, and veteran educator to share with us her views on writing powerful stories to impact the lives of black and brown kids in America. Courtney is the owner of Courtney Tate Consulting, LLC; where she empowers others in building a better tomorrow.

Courtney walks us through her journey of journaling and manifesting those late-night notes into books. She is passionate about helping students fine their own path through self-identification and literature. With the country suffering with low test scores after COVID, she believes her books are one-way parents and students can make improvements. Her work can be found on Amazon as well as her own website. As the holidays approach, a book from her library could be a helpful Christmas gift or beautiful stocking stuffer.
 

Upcoming events: 
     Women's Check-in: November 19, 2022 (I will be hosting this event and selling books here.)
     Gastonia Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 4, 2022 
     The African American Book Festival April 15, 2023 in Richmond, Va.
 
To order books click below.
www.courtneystate.com

https://www.amazon.com/Tasty-Cakes-Courtney-Tate/dp/B09XZJYKSH/ref=sr_1_2?crid=WK3J0T53PAKS&keywords=courtney+tate&qid=1667604743&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjU0IiwicXNhIjoiMC45MiIsInFzcCI6IjAuOTIifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=Courtney+Tate%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-2

 

S5E7- DaGrip with David Anthoni - Let’s Talk Wins

David Anthoni visits polling places in Gaston and Mecklenburg County encouraging others to cast their vote in the mid-term election.

S5E6 DaGrip welcomes Nicole Woods, Lady 49ers Basketball Coach - Facing Challenges Still Winning

David Anthoni welcomes Coach Nicole Woods of the Lady 49ers Basketball Team to the podcast. Woods, as a member of the coaching staff as well as in her own life, talked plainly about adversity.  Through the conversation, Woods shared how the team faced some hard truths but realized as Mike Tomlin would say, "The Standard is The Standard".  Woods affirmed the new season and the opportunity to reach postseason play again.  Woods said we can do it, but we must work hard every day. She didn't shy away from her thoughts on the WNBA, her beloved Carolina Panthers, and the start of the new NBA season.

It's another great show.

DaGrip Welcomes Monte Witherspoon - ” Education in America”

DaGrip welcomes Dr. Monte Witherspoon to the dialogue on "Education in America".  Dr. Witherspoon shares how his story as a struggling student in elementary and middle school fueled his efforts to help all students become "high achievers". He gives credit to the teachers who refuse to let him fall through the cracks.  During the dialogue, Witherspoon shares several strategies the faith community and parents can embrace to propel our students forward.

Dr. Monte Witherspoon is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the son of Reverend Vera Witherspoon and the late Douglas Brown. Reverend Witherspoon preached his initial sermon in 1994 at Steele Hill A.M.E. Zion Church in Lancaster, South Carolina under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Marion R. Wilson.

Dr. Witherspoon attended Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. He graduated from Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies. While at Livingstone College, he served as the President of the Student Government Association, National-Vice President of the Pre-Alumni Council of the United Negro College Fund, President of the Pre-Theolog Union, and member of the Board of Visitors.

Dr. Witherspoon furthered his education at the Morehouse School of Religion at The Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia where he received a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling. While at The ITC, he was elected president of the Student Christian League (Student Government Association) and served an unprecedented two consecutive terms in succession of many profound pastors and community leaders across the United States. As president of Student Christian League, he developed several community programs in the greater Atlanta area. While in Atlanta, Georgia, Reverend Witherspoon received Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Community Service by Congressman John Lewis for his service in the Atlanta Metropolitan area.