Quanda is a contributing writer to California Crusader Newspaper articles and Until's Book of the Week. She writes, designs, paints, draws and is an author. Meet Quanda R Graves and hear about her journey to becoming an author, her new book and how she finds her motivation and creativity for all of her projects. Listen to her entrepreneurial journey and become enlightened with her knowledge of creating multiple streams of income. "To never let go of your dreams, pursue and accomplish no matter the circumstance. Everywhere. Life is poetry and poetry is life. Living life is an inspiration, " Quanda says! Hear how Quanda's CONTENT IS QUEEN with Sand & Shores. You can follow her on IG @qssimpletreasures & @untilnomore or TWITTER @QgravesUntil
A Child's Memories of Cartoons and Murder reveal so much about the life of a child growing up in Northern California, surviving gun violence, sexual assault, and homelessness. This episode, Tonya, the author, talks legacy and leadership with the revelation of why some people never rise to the occasion and take the lead when they have inherited a position that would infer leadership. The truth is, not everybody is able or equipped to lead. Follow on Instagram for the IGTV version.
Ms. L.J. JACKSON talks about life-changing moments in her book and how she came to pen these nuggets of knowledge. The passage that she reads and that moment that she thought she was about to breath her last breath are so powerful. “Get up, the house is on fire!” my mom yelled. What? How could I have not smelled the smoke…
Get to know Ingrid M. Ellis and her jaw-dropping story. The author of The Life After the Down Low takes you for a ride that you believe will end happily ever after but takes a turn to the worst place possible. The passage that she reads in the episode, about the moments walking down the aisle and the tears that he shed, later acknowledging that those tears were his farewell to the secret life of pedophilia and desire to be with men instead of this one woman came to life. I would love your comments after this episode. Ingrid is truly a woman of resilience.
It was mind-blowing to speak with and get to know this author, Mr. Leonard Clifton. His passion for the arts is beyond words. “I wanted the reality on top of the fantasy,” Leonard speaks on his real-life adventures in African and other travels that he blends well with the story that he has captured in his book.
Author Raykel Tolson and I discuss why people who love God, believe in the Bible, and attend church regularly are poor. Why are non-believers prospering using Biblical principles? We delve into this subject, how it has effected her church life, her personal life and financial decisions.
Actor, writer, author, comedian, and Emmy® award-winning producer Sean Kanan's first role in Hollywood was bad-boy "Mike Barnes" in the blockbuster franchise film Karate Kid III. In 2022 Kanan reprised his iconic role, receiving critical acclaim in the pop-culture hit series' 6th season of Cobra Kai, now streaming on Netflix. Kanan also appears as bad boy with a heart of gold, "Deacon Sharpe," on the world's most-watched daytime drama, CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful, and has portrayed the same role on its sister show, the number one daytime drama in the U.S., The Young, and the Restless. Before joining the premiere daytime lineup, Kanan played "AJ Quartermaine" on General Hospital. His other credits include two 2021 films with Bruce Willis, Survive the Game and The Fortress, and the Lifetime movie Sinister Society. Join us as we chat with Dean Kanan, and see a side of him that you rarely see... the loving husband, compassionate industry professional, and mindful life coach. Get the inspiration and motivation that you didn't know you needed. Tap in! Find out more: https://linktr.ee/SeanKanan Follow and Subscribe to Leaders & Learners Podcast
Nicki Micheaux is best known in the acting arena for appearances on such series as Good Trouble, S.W.A.T., Veep, Lincoln Heights, and The Shield, to name just a few. This multi-talented woman received two NAACP Image Award Nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Lincoln Heights. Be on the lookout for her new project, Summer of Violence, in theaters on 9/27. In this episode, Nicki shares 5 keys to nailing your acting auditions. Great advice! Nicki is a member of Zeta Phi Beta and gives back to her community of industry professionals through talks and courses while also fighting against poverty worldwide as an ambassador for Oxfam. Join us as we chat about this multi-talented Wonder Woman. Subscribe and Follow Leaders & Learners Podcast: https://bit.ly/leadersandlearnersanchor
Take a deep dive into hot topics and current events from a PR perspective with some of the best public relations and communications professionals. The years of experience and the extensive backgrounds of our contributors will help the audience unravel and make sense of the issues and topics dominating the headlines, airwaves, computer screens, podcasts and cell phones. This week, we had Chandra Gore: https://www.chandragoreconsulting.com/ Brian Hart: https://flackable.com/ Daniel Smith: https://www.awkwardmediagroup.com/ Tonya McKenzie: https://www.sandandshores.com/ This is a NO SPIN ZONE! Tap in and join the conversation. In this session, we will cover: ~ The current state of the presidential election. ~ MSM coverage of the presidential candidates. ~ Recap of the Olympics. ~ PR Roundtable
Shawn grew up with 5 siblings in a single-parent household after divorce plunged the family into poverty. He was failing in school due to 5 documented learning disabilities and a debilitating stutter. An average football player with no accolades, he was even voted “Most likely to fail” in his graduating class. Shawn Harper was on the road to becoming another inner-city statistic but chose a new journey by shifting to a winner’s mindset! Shawn learned that he wasn’t disabled; instead, he was uniquely enabled. His mission was to help others get out of their way and equip them with the mindset of Playing to Win! Shawn Harper is now a former NFL offensive lineman with the Rams, the Colts, and NFL Europe. He is a junior college Hall of Famer at NIACC and was drafted to the NFL from Indiana University, Bloomington, where he earned a degree in criminal justice and sociology. He’s the author of two power-packed books, The Winning Edge - 8 Principles That Will Bring Out the Winner in You, and The Winologist. Join us as we chat with Mr. Harper.
Performance expert Scott Mautz has been studying great leaders for thirty years and has identified six specific “muscles” that comprise mental strength. In his new book, THE MENTALLY STRONG LEADER, he provides a step-by-step plan to develop the habits that will build these crucial mental muscles of exceptional leadership. For more info: https://scottmautz.com/ Get the story behind the story. Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SMorvgHY7xnpXokrFR9uB?si=f3489bf4016246f3 Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of #Communications and #Leadership. How do we take the elements of both and apply them in real life to tell true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives? We bring you elected officials, organizational leaders, experts, artists, and authors. #LeadersCommunicate and true leaders are lifetime learners. Let's hear these stories and #LLEAD the Way. If you would like to have your own media database and monitoring software with Prowly, sign up for a free trial: https://bit.ly/Prowly-Affiliate www.SandAndShores.com Sand & Shores TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @sandandshores Tonya McKenzie TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @tonyamckenziepr To pitch your story or share your thoughts and questions on this episode, email us at info@sandandshores.com.
Tickets, fines, and more tickets... Join us as we chat with Andre LeRoux of GreenRedondo.com to chat about the many things that can get you in trouble in the city. From street sweeping, bushes, and leaf blowers, there are so many things that you can wind up being reprimanded for. We get into that. Join the conversation. Weight in. Paul Moses & Mariam Butler are our co-hosts and always bring great updates and commentary. Together, we bring perspective, history, and a diversity of thought to educate, inform, and sometimes entertain residents for community engagement and civic involvement. We always discuss: ~ Local issues ~ Hot topics ~ Voter Info and what to know ~ Community organizations and events ~ Los Angeles County Updates and Information Leaders and Learners, a Sand and Shores Production has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 California Leadership Podcasts on the web. If you have something to share or have a question that you need answered by an official in the South Bay, email it to us at info@sandandshores.com. If you cannot catch us live on Facebook, LinkedIn Live or YouTube, subscribe to Leaders & Learners. Catch it later. Share it with a friend or neighbor that needs the info. Follow & Subscribe: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...#PublicRelations #LLEADtheWay #Storytelling #ContentMatters #Marketing #MediaRelations #Leadership #Podcast #TrueStory www.SandAndShores.com | TonyaMcKenzie.com Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @SandAndShores Follow Tonya on Twitter & Instagram @TonyaMcKenziePR
His professional journey began as a copywriter at a small agency, where he had the fortune of working with high-profile clients like Disney and Hard Rock Cafe. This experience cemented his love for brands as vehicles for storytelling and sparked a fascination with building and sustaining brands that inspire love and loyalty across generations. In the late 2000s, Chris Rubin moved to Silicon Valley and immersed myself in the tech industry, collaborating with major brands such as Google, HP, and Intel. Join us as we chat with the man with a fascination with language, storytelling, and technology, the Chief Creative Officer of BrandMultiplier.ai, Chris Rubin. Watch live on YouTube or Linkedin Live. Watch or listen later on Spotify or wherever you consume your favorite podcasts. Leaders & Learners has been named a top-100 leadership podcast. We meet at the intersection of hashtag#Communications and hashtag#Leadership. We share true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives. We bring you elected officials, organizational leaders, experts, artists, and authors. The best leaders are lifetime learners. Let's hear these stories and hashtag#LLEAD the Way. If you would like to have your own media database and monitoring software with Prowly, sign up for a free trial: https://lnkd.in/gY7PZshS www.SandAndShores.com Sand & Shores TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @sandandshores Tonya McKenzie TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @tonyamckenziepr To pitch your story or share your thoughts and questions on this episode, email us at info@sandandshores.com
The white-hot controversy over criminal justice and bail reform has ramped up yet another notch. This time, however, a progressive district attorney and a professor of math are at the forefront of recent evidence that strongly suggests that defendants released on zero-bail are more likely to re-offend. 70% of defendants released for free reoffended and were twice as likely to commit a new crime, compared to those who had to post bail. In addition, suspects were three times as likely to be rearrested for committing a violent crime under zero-bail versus being required to post bond. While reform advocates dismiss the idea of bail reform as being behind a rise in crime, others, including a growing chorus of prosecutors and law enforcement, say that it is absolutely responsible for the increase in both crime and recidivism -- including murder at the hands of individuals who have been released. Join us as we take a deep dive with Ken Good of The Good Law Firm and Board Member of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas. Get the story behind the story. Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadersandlearnersanchor Leaders and Learners, a Sand and Shores Production has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 California Leadership Podcasts on the web. Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of #Communications and #Leadership. How do we take the elements of both and apply them in real life to tell true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives? We bring you elected officials, organizational leaders, experts, artists, and authors. #LeadersCommunicate and true leaders are lifetime learners. Let's hear these stories and #LLEAD the Way. If you would like to have your own media database and monitoring software with Prowly, sign up for a free trial: https://bit.ly/Prowly-Affiliate www.SandAndShores.com Sand & Shores TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @sandandshores Tonya McKenzie TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @tonyamckenziepr To pitch your story or share your thoughts and questions on this episode, email us at info@sandandshores.com.
Join our esteemed panel of public relations professionals as we break down the global, national, and local impact of the recent events involving Kendrick Lamar. This includes the conflict with Drake, the battle, the Pop Out concert, and the media behind it all. We will discuss hits, misses, opportunities, stories, and lessons learned. The Kendrick Lamar Breakdown From a #PR Perspective - We get into the strategy, execution, and impact of KDot's Pop Out concert. What are the takeaways? Tune in as we look at this through the lens of public relations with Brian Hart, Tony Cutillo, Daniel Smith II, Tiffany Knighten and me! #prstrategy #media #hiphop #kendricklamar #AmazonPrime Get the story behind the story. Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadersandlearnersanchor Leaders and Learners, a Sand and Shores Production has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 California Leadership Podcasts on the web. Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of #Communications and #Leadership. How do we take the elements of both and apply them in real life to tell true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives? We bring you elected officials, organizational leaders, experts, artists, and authors. #LeadersCommunicate and true leaders are lifetime learners. Let's hear these stories and #LLEAD the Way. If you would like to have your own media database and monitoring software with Prowly, sign up for a free trial: https://bit.ly/Prowly-Affiliate www.SandAndShores.com Sand & Shores TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @sandandshores Tonya McKenzie TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @tonyamckenziepr To pitch your story or share your thoughts and questions on this episode, email us at info@sandandshores.com.
Learn how a marriage can go from toxic and abusive to bliss. The authors, Leon & Carita Montgomery, are transparent about the good, bad, ugly, and unbelievable moments of their marriage. We talk about their book that tackles the controversial topics of submission, head of household, finances and the main reasons that couples divorce. The COVID-19 pandemic was a reset and saved their marriage. Check out the book: https://a.co/d/dQaEbAa Get the story behind the story. Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SMorvgHY7xnpXokrFR9uB?si=f3489bf4016246f3 Leaders & Learners has been named one of the Best 25 leadership podcasts in California: https://blog.feedspot.com/california_... Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of #Communications and #Leadership. How do we take the elements of both and apply them in real life to tell true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives? We bring you elected officials, organizational leaders, experts, artists, and authors. #LeadersCommunicate and true leaders are lifetime learners. Let's hear these stories and #LLEAD the Way. If you would like to have your own media database and monitoring software with Prowly, sign up for a free trial: https://bit.ly/Prowly-Affiliate www.SandAndShores.com Sand & Shores TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @sandandshores Tonya McKenzie TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @tonyamckenziepr To pitch your story or share your thoughts and questions on this episode, email us at info@sandandshores.com.
Hey neighbors, let's see who is in the community today... Brian "Big Country" Conwella is a disabled army veteran who lost his left leg on January 7th 2014. The doctor said that he would never walk again. After 5 years of deep depression, anxiety and PTSD, he learned how to walk on his own. Brian now has a paralympic license and shot put disc and powerlifting. He plays Pro wheelchair basketball and helps other people with disabilities get their life back through fitness and sports. Join us and chat with Brian Conwell. Find out more about Brian and the work he is doing: https://sgtbc.com/ To watch this and other episodes live, subscribe on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tonyamckenzie Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandandshores Leaders & Learners has been named one of the Best 25 leadership podcasts in California: https://blog.feedspot.com/california_... Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of #Communications and #Leadership. How do we take the elements of both and apply them in real life to tell true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives? We bring you elected officials, organizational leaders, experts, artists, and authors. #LeadersCommunicate and true leaders are lifetime learners. Let's hear these stories and #LLEAD the Way. If you would like to have your own media database and monitoring software with Prowly, sign up for a free trial: https://bit.ly/Prowly-Affiliate www.SandAndShores.com Sand & Shores TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @sandandshores Tonya McKenzie TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @tonyamckenziepr
NOT ANOTHER CHURCH MOVIE is a wild ride through the fabulous world of Taylor Pherry (his P is silent), an ambitious young man given a holy mission from God Himself: to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community. His only concern? His family and community. What he doesn't know, is that the Devil has plans of his own. Join us. Meet the producer & co-director, James Michael Cummings along with one of the actors, Xaveria Baird. Hear about the making of this film, how it all came together, and what you are sure to leave the theatre with. A Monty the Dog Production directed by Johnny Mack (Wild ‘N Out) and City on a Hill actor James Michael Cummings, from a script by Mack, produced by Cummings, Jim Cardwell, Paul Saleba and executive produced by Valerie McCaffrey. Starring Kevin Daniels (The Big Leap), Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day), Kyla Pratt (Call Me Kat), Lamorne Morris (New Girl), Tisha Campbell (House Party) and Jasmine Guy (Harlem), along with Academy Award-nominee Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) as the Devil and Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx (Ray) as God. Find out more about the movie at https://www.notanotherchurchmovie.com/. Get the story behind the story. Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SMorvg... Leaders & Learners has been named one of the Best 25 leadership podcasts in California: https://blog.feedspot.com/california_leadership_podcasts/ Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of #Communications and #Leadership. How do we take the elements of both and apply them in real life to tell true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives? We bring you elected officials, organizational leaders, experts, artists, and authors. #LeadersCommunicate and true leaders are lifetime learners. Let's hear these stories and #LLEAD the Way. If you would like to have your own media database and monitoring software with Prowly, sign up for a free trial: https://bit.ly/Prowly-Affiliate www.SandAndShores.com Sand & Shores TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @sandandshores Tonya McKenzie TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @tonyamckenziepr
The issue surrounding the Redondo Beach Fire Department and LA County Fire Department is complex. Former City Councilwoman Laura Emdee joins us to break it down and help you understand the finances and repercussions of sending the city's first responders to the county. Join us. Ask questions live. Get a real understanding of what's at stake. The Redondo Beach Fire Department is designated as a Class 1 Fire Department by the Insurance Services Office. Less than 1% of all fire departments in the country receive a Class 1 rating. Based on the report, it appears Redondo residents will pay more to get much less we contract with LA County. The County contract is proposing a reduction of dedicated staff located inside the City. In the proposal some staff will be shared resources with surrounding cities. Once we lose our local fire department, it is gone so this is an important decision. Please email your city council, submit a comment or attend on via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis... https://redondo.granicusideas.com/mee... James Light - james.light@redondo.org Scott Behrendt - scott.behrendt@redondo.org Nils Nehrenheim- nils.nehrenheim@redondo.org - per LinkedIn Nils is currently employed by Los Angeles County Fire Department 1996 - Present (copied and pasted from LinkedIn). Nils may be able to speak to the benefit of employees. Todd Lowenstein - todd.loewenstein@redondo.org Paige Kaluderovic - paige.kaluderovic@redondo.org Zein Obagi - zein.obagi@redondo.org https://www.redondo.org/government/ma... IF YOU WANT A LOCAL ISSUE COVERED, PLEASE CONTACT US AT INFO@SANDANDSHORES.COM This is brought to you by Sand and Shores Leadership & PR Firm. Leaders and Learners has been a top 25 best podcast in California by Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/california_leadership_podcasts/ #PublicRelations #LLEADtheWay #Storytelling #ContentMatters #PRPriestess #Marketing #MediaRelations #Education #Elevate #Empower #Leadership is Newsworthy! #Podcast #TrueStory www.SandAndShores.com | TonyaMcKenzie.com Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @SandAndShores Follow Tonya on Twitter & Instagram @TonyaMcKenziePR
She discovered podcasts and launched her business in 2018 pitching clients to be interviewed on podcasts. How do you go from having an MS in Law to being known as The Podcast Matchmaker? Now, she has written a book and given away her gems in HOW TO GET ON PODCASTS. Join me as I chat with my friend and Bay Area podcast royalty, Michelle Glogovac. Find out more about Michelle Glogovac, her book and services at https://themlgcollective.com. Get the story behind the story. Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SMorvg... Leaders & Learners has been named one of the Best 25 leadership podcasts in California: https://blog.feedspot.com/california_leadership_podcasts/ Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of #Communications and #Leadership. How do we take the elements of both and apply them in real life to tell true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives? We bring you elected officials, organizational leaders, experts, artists, and authors. #LeadersCommunicate and true leaders are lifetime learners. Let's hear these stories and #LLEAD the Way. If you would like to have your own media database and monitoring software with Prowly, sign up for a free trial: https://bit.ly/Prowly-Affiliate www.SandAndShores.com Sand & Shores TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @sandandshores Tonya McKenzie TWITTER and INSTAGRAM: @tonyamckenziepr To pitch your story or share your thoughts and questions on this episode, email us at info@sandandshores.com.