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  • Carrying the Champ’s Legacy 🥊💖 Lonnie Ali on Compassion, Justice & the Ali Center and ✨ Warner Brown on Guiding with Compassion

    Carrying the Champ’s Legacy 🥊💖 Lonnie Ali on Compassion, Justice & the Ali Center and ✨ Warner Brown on Guiding with Compassion
    Sep 10 2025
    In this powerful episode of Amazing Women & Men of Power: Legends & Icons Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, host Raven the Talk Show Maven welcomes two extraordinary guests whose lives are rooted in purpose, compassion, and service.

    ✨ Lonnie Ali — widow of the legendary Muhammad Ali, co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, and host of the inspiring Ali and Me podcast — shares how she’s carrying forward the Champ’s legacy of compassion, justice, and unity. From the groundbreaking Compassion Report to unheard recordings of Muhammad himself, Lonnie reminds us that kindness is not just a memory — it’s a movement.

    🙏 Bishop Warner H. Brown Jr. — retired United Methodist bishop, executive leadership coach, and founder of Impactful Teams LLC — joins Raven to talk about faith, resilience, and compassionate leadership. With stories from his personal encounter with Muhammad Ali to lessons from decades of ministry, Bishop Brown reveals why love and listening are at the heart of true leadership.

    Together, Lonnie and Bishop Brown inspire us to embrace compassion as a daily practice and a force for transformation in our lives, communities, and the world. 🌍💫
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    47 min
  • ✨ From Starships to Storytelling: Sonequa Martin-Green & Dr. LaWanna Parker on Healing, Dreams & Legacy ✨

    ✨ From Starships to Storytelling: Sonequa Martin-Green & Dr. LaWanna Parker on Healing, Dreams & Legacy ✨
    Sep 8 2025
    In this powerhouse episode of Amazing Women & Men of Power, Raven the Talk Show Maven welcomes two phenomenal women who embody resilience, vision, and purpose.

    🚀 Sonequa Martin-Green – from slaying zombies in The Walking Dead to making history as the first Black woman to captain a Star Trek series, she now shines in her most personal role yet in My Dead Friends, Zoe (100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes 🍅). Sonequa opens up about faith, presence, and the power of storytelling to heal, inspire, and connect.

    🖊️ Dr. LaWanna Jean Parker – lovingly known as the Blogging Queen and master storyteller, shares her journey of transforming journaling into a powerful tool for clarity, courage, and legacy. Through her Dream Builders program, she empowers women to pick up forgotten dreams, conquer fear, and boldly live the lives they were created for. ✨ Together, these conversations remind us it’s never too late to step into your purpose, share your story, and embrace the gift of the present moment.

    🔑 Key Takeaways:
    • Why Sonequa says “the secret is being in the moment.”
    • The mission behind My Dead Friends, Zoe and how it honors veterans 🎖️.
    • How storytelling creates connection and healing.
    • Dr. LaWanna’s faith-fueled journaling practice that became her signature formula.
    • Why it’s never too late to dream, rebuild, and inspire others through your story.
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    45 min
  • ✨ Richard Lawson: The Journey, The Craft & The Roadmap to Success ✨

    ✨ Richard Lawson: The Journey, The Craft & The Roadmap to Success ✨
    Sep 3 2025
    In this powerful episode of Amazing Women and Men of Power: Legends & Icons Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, host Raven the Talk Show Maven rolls out the red carpet for the legendary Richard Lawson 🎭.

    With a career spanning over five decades, Richard has graced both the big and small screens in unforgettable roles — from Poltergeist and For Colored Girls to his recent role as Norman in Tyler Perry’s Netflix hit Beauty in Black. Beyond the screen, Richard is a passionate educator, mentor, and now an author with his new book The Artist’s Roadmap: Navigating Your Career in Show Business.

    💡 In this episode, Richard shares:
    • The power of embracing the journey instead of chasing single moments
    • How to turn challenges into fuel for success 🔥
    • His unique “character chart” method for shaping powerful roles
    • The importance of resilience, faith, and managing the people on your “bus” 🚌
    • Why his new book is a must-read for actors, dreamers, and anyone navigating a creative career
    This conversation is full of wisdom, inspiration, and transformative insights that every dreamer needs to hear. ✨
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    20 min
  • From Boyz n the Hood to All American: Kareem Grimes on Longevity & Legacy 🎬 and Fran Marie on the Mind Strut

    From Boyz n the Hood to All American: Kareem Grimes on Longevity & Legacy 🎬 and Fran Marie on the Mind Strut
    Sep 3 2025
    🎬✨ From Hollywood Streets to Life Struts: Kareem Grimes & Fran Marie 🔥🎙️ Show Notes:
    In this powerhouse episode of Amazing Women and Men of Power: Legends and Icons Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, host Raven the Talk Show Maven brings you double inspiration with two dynamic guests!

    🎭 Kareem Grimes – From Boyz n the Hood to All American and The Vince Staples Show, Kareem opens up about his incredible journey in Hollywood, mentorship from John Singleton, and why gratitude keeps him grounded. He also shares his passion for giving back through My Friend’s House Foundation and inspiring the next generation.

    💃 Fran Marie – A media powerhouse with nearly three decades in broadcast, Fran Marie has interviewed legends like Muhammad Ali, Maya Angelou, President Biden, and Vice President Harris. She’s now igniting a new movement with Life in a Mind Strut, helping professionals ditch mental clutter, embrace alter egos, and boldly strut into their next chapter with unapologetic confidence. This episode is all about longevity, authenticity, reinvention, and walking in your purpose—whether you’re on the big screen or creating your own stage. 🌟 🔑 Key Takeaways:
    • Kareem’s journey from skateboarding in Boyz n the Hood to starring in All American 📺
    • The lessons Clint Eastwood, Jamie Foxx, and John Singleton taught him 🎬
    • Why Fran Marie says “Life is a Mind Strut” and how to find your alter ego 👑
    • How both guests live by giving back, inspiring, and staying true to their dreams 💖
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    43 min
  • ✨ Faith, Fashion & Fierce Purpose: Rebecca Crews on Sonic Sundays & Pastor Kathleen on the Power of Gratitude 🙌

    ✨ Faith, Fashion & Fierce Purpose: Rebecca Crews on Sonic Sundays & Pastor Kathleen on the Power of Gratitude 🙌
    Sep 3 2025
    In this uplifting episode of Amazing Women & Men of Power: Legends & Icons Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, your host Raven the Talk Show Maven rolls out the red carpet for two powerhouse women of faith and inspiration. 🌟

    💫 Rebecca Crews – wife of Hollywood star Terry Crews, but an icon in her own right – joins us to share her incredible journey as a singer, songwriter, actress, fashion designer, entrepreneur, pastor, and founder of LA Life Church. From launching her online ministry Sonic Sundays 🎶✝️ to opening her Pasadena fashion boutique 👗, Rebecca shows us how to live with resilience, creativity, and divine purpose.

    🙏 Pastor Kathleen Panning, with 45+ years of experience in ministry and host of the Tilted Halo Podcast, takes us deep into the power of gratitude. She shares personal stories of resilience and how practicing gratitude can shift your mindset, leadership, and life itself. ✨ This episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your purpose, embrace faith in everyday life, and cultivate gratitude no matter what challenges come your way. 🔑 Key Highlights
    • Rebecca Crews’ journey from music ministry to pastoring LA Life Church
    • The birth of Sonic Sundays and reaching the digital generation 🎶
    • How faith fuels family, business, and creativity 💪
    • Pastor Kathleen’s personal testimony of overcoming hardship through gratitude
    • Why gratitude is the shortcut to happiness and essential for leaders 🙌
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    38 min
  • ✨ Double the Power: Comedy Icon George Wallace + Heartrepreneur® Trailblazer Terri Levine

    ✨ Double the Power: Comedy Icon George Wallace + Heartrepreneur® Trailblazer Terri Levine
    Sep 2 2025
    What happens when you bring together two powerhouse voices in one episode? You get laughter, wisdom, and pure inspiration.

    First up, comedy legend George Wallace — the man who’s been making us laugh for decades — shares insights on life, love, and his hit new series Clean Slate, streaming now on Prime Video. With his trademark wit and heart, George proves once again why he’s one of the greatest to ever hold a mic.

    Then, we shift gears with business visionary Terri Levine — bestselling author, founder of the Heartrepreneur® movement, and mentor to thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide. Terri reveals her groundbreaking reverse marketing strategies that are helping over 7,200 business owners ditch old-school selling, attract clients authentically, and grow revenue now.

    Two extraordinary guests. One unforgettable episode.
    Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a double dose of empowerment you won’t want to miss and please "Share this with a friend" .
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    56 min
  • 🎤 From Silence to Spotlight: The Unstoppable Drew Lynch ✨

    🎤 From Silence to Spotlight: The Unstoppable Drew Lynch ✨
    Aug 25 2025
    What happens when life throws you a curveball so hard it changes your voice forever? For most, it would mean the end of a dream. For Drew Lynch, it was just the beginning. 🌟

    In this inspiring episode of Amazing Women & Men of Power: Legends and Icons Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, Raven the Talk Show Maven welcomes the unforgettable comedian who turned tragedy into triumph. From a freak accident that left him with a stutter to becoming a Golden Buzzer sensation on America’s Got Talent, Drew’s story proves that resilience, humor, and authenticity can transform setbacks into superpowers.

    🎬 Hear how Drew built a worldwide fanbase with viral comedy, his hit Dog Vlog, and his raw, hilarious, and deeply personal latest special The Stuttering Comedian.

    💡 Discover his perspective on life’s unexpected challenges and the lessons they teach us about surrender, strength, and self-acceptance.

    😂 Plus—plenty of laughs along the way! This episode will uplift, entertain, and remind you that sometimes the very thing that breaks us is what makes us unforgettable. 💪
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    15 min
  • 🎬 "East of Wall: Kate Becroft’s Wild Ride from Back Roads to Sundance Glory"

    🎬 "East of Wall: Kate Becroft’s Wild Ride from Back Roads to Sundance Glory"
    Aug 15 2025
    Today on Amazing Women and Men of Power: Legends and Icons, Raven the Talk Show Maven rolls out the red carpet for writer-director Kate Becroft, the visionary filmmaker behind East of Wall.

    This raw, unflinching portrait of the New West was born from a chance meeting with Tabitha Zimica, a fierce Lakota rancher, and her unstoppable teenage daughters—“the most badass girls” Kate had ever met. What started with “Wanna see some real cowgirl shit?” turned into a three-year immersion into their world, blending truth and fiction in a groundbreaking docu-fiction style that puts the women themselves in the driver’s seat of their story.

    With its Sundance Audience Award, multiple festival premieres, and the Adrian Shelley Excellence in Filmmaking Award already under its belt, East of Wall now rides into theaters nationwide—courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics. Kate shares how the project transformed her life, her philosophy on telling women’s stories with authenticity, and why teenage girls’ wild, unfiltered spirit needs to be celebrated on screen.

    🎬 If you’ve ever wondered how a wrong turn on a South Dakota back road could lead to Hollywood acclaim—this is the episode you won’t want to miss.

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    17 min