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  • REAL SUCCESS: Chef Felicia

    REAL SUCCESS: Chef Felicia
    Aug 31 2025
    This episode of "Girlz Talk Real Talk" hosted by Michelle Jones is part of the REAL SUCCESS series and features Chef Felicia Gray, founder of Plate It Up Catering and Tasty Teen Collective. The conversation covers Chef Felicia's journey from aspiring crime scene investigator to successful caterer and educator, her passion for teaching youth about culinary arts and food safety, and her experiences in business development programs like the Minority Owners Business Institute (MOBI) at Butler University. The discussion also touches on the importance of contracts and business skills for entrepreneurs, and Felicia's involvement in community and youth empowerment.
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    48 min
  • REAL LIF: Let's Have Some Real Talk

    REAL LIF: Let's Have Some Real Talk
    Aug 31 2025
    This episode of "Girlz Talk Real Talk" hosted by Michelle Jones is part of the REAL LIFE series, focusing on authentic conversations about self-worth, character, and personal growth. Michelle discusses how true character is developed behind the scenes rather than in the spotlight. She emphasizes the importance of backstage discipline—private habits, faith, and self-reflection—in building public resilience and durability. The episode encourages listeners to define themselves by their own values and God's voice rather than external validation, and addresses the impact of social media, cyberbullying, and the need for self-discipline and self-awareness. Listeners are invited to engage via text and participate in the open conversation.
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    44 min
  • REAL SPIRITUAL: God Why Did That Hurt So Bad?

    REAL SPIRITUAL: God Why Did That Hurt So Bad?
    Aug 31 2025
    This episode of "Girlz Talk Real Talk" hosted by Michelle Jones features a deeply personal and spiritual conversation with guest Ron Godfrey, focusing on the topic "God, Why Did That Hurt So Bad?... in the REAL SPIRITUAL category. Making Peace with Pain You Didn't See Coming." The discussion explores how to process unexpected, unfair pain—such as loss, heartbreak, and disappointment—while maintaining faith. Both the host and guest share their own stories of profound loss, discussing the emotional journey through grief, the struggle with faith during tragedy, and the search for purpose in pain.
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    44 min
  • REAL CRIME: Murder Has 2 Faces

    REAL CRIME: Murder Has 2 Faces
    Aug 31 2025
    This episode of "Girlz Talk Real Talk" hosted by Michelle Jones is part of the Real Crime and Politics series, focusing on true crime cases with a social justice perspective. The episode centers on the case of Evelyn Hernandez, a 24-year-old Salvadorian immigrant who disappeared in San Francisco in 2002 while nine months pregnant. The discussion explores the concept of "missing white woman syndrome," examining how media attention differs for missing women of color compared to white women. The host draws a direct comparison between Evelyn Hernandez's case and the widely publicized case of Lacey Peterson, highlighting systemic biases and the impact of media coverage on public perception and justice.
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    43 min
  • REAL SUCCESS: Business Funding & Credit

    REAL SUCCESS: Business Funding & Credit
    Aug 31 2025
    This episode of "Girls Talk Real Talk" on JQLM Radio, hosted by Michelle P. Jones, features business fundability consultant and business credit strategist Tracy Palmer. The discussion revolves around business financial wellness, focusing on how entrepreneurs and small business owners can properly structure their businesses for funding, understand business credit, and the key considerations lenders use to determine fundability. The podcast is interactive, encouraging listener questions and participation, and covers concrete steps and real-world insights for business owners at all stages.
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    45 min
  • REAL CRIME: Innocence Project - James Langhorn

    REAL CRIME: Innocence Project - James Langhorn
    Aug 31 2025
    This episode of "Real Crime: Innoncence Project - James Langhorn" hosted by Michelle B. Jones discusses the wrongful conviction and eventual exoneration of James Gilley Langhorn. The episode dives into the details of the case, the key players involved in overturning the conviction, the failures of the justice system, and the challenges Langhorn faced. Michelle provides a timeline of the crime, conviction, and exoneration, highlighting the roles of the Conviction Integrity Unit and the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project, as well as the impact of police misconduct and unreliable testimony. The conversation also explains broader issues with wrongful convictions and the process of review and exoneration.
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    43 min
  • REAL SUCCESS: What Is Success to You?

    REAL SUCCESS: What Is Success to You?
    Aug 31 2025
    This episode of "Real Success: What Is Success to You" features host Michelle and her guests, DL Marshall and Makeba Averitte. The conversation centers around the definition and meaning of success, mentoring youth, and the importance of community involvement. The hosts and guests discuss their personal backgrounds, motivations, and the challenges faced by young people today, especially in urban communities. They share insights from their work as educators, comedians, mentors, and community leaders, emphasizing the impact of trauma, broken homes, and the need for positive role models. The episode blends humor, personal stories, and practical advice to inspire listeners to redefine success and give back to their communities.
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    42 min
  • REAL LIFE: What Real Men Say About Real Women

    REAL LIFE: What Real Men Say About Real Women
    Aug 14 2025
    Michelle sits down with two guys, Keith Omar and Therron Dumas to discuss the qualities, characteristics, and behaviors of what society and their personal experiences have said what and who "Real Women" are.
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    46 min