Please, Do Tell

Stop the Silence, Stop the Violence by Carleton Brooks. A new campaign launching in collaboration with The Final 48 Project.  We'll hear from Bro. Brooks about the passion behind the campaign and WHY those stories need to be heard everywhere.   Host: Ronnika Williams  Guest: Carleton Brooks  Technical Director: Jake Seaton  Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks  Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI

Okay so Jomil and I go way back to stomping the yards in undergrad.  I haven't seen her in years so we get to reconnect on this episode.  #WhatsYourWhy Host: Ronnika Williams Guest: Jomil Bell @theamericangriot Technical Editor: Jake Seaton Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Recording Location: Public Media Network, Kalamazoo, MI.

This guy may look familiar but I promise it's a brand new episode.  We caught up with Uriah and he's talking to us about his current project(s).  #WhatsYourWhy Host: Ronnika Williams Guest: Uriah Baker - IG @blackology203 Technical Director: Jake Seaton Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility.

Straight outta Fort Pierce, Florida! We get to have story time with one of my good homies, Denard Fenaud.  He's sharing with us how he arrived at his why, and the many reasons that his star is one of the brightest.  #WhatsYourWhy  Host: Ronnika Williams    Guest: Denard Fenaud   Technical Director: Jake Seaton    Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks     Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI    Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility.

"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty." - Unknown Are you ready for episode four of the What's Your Why series for the Please, Do Tell podcast?  Let's welcome two guests to the show, James Gunter & John Sams IV.  This dynamic duo are sure to become household names with their organization "Present Pillars."  Sit back, relax and be ready to hear why being a black father is so special to them. #WhatsYourWhy  I don't know what the *&^% I'm doing - Guide Book to Fatherhood - By John Sams IV https://idkwtfidbook.com  Connect with Present Pillars on all social media platforms. Host: Ronnika Williams    Guest: James Gunter and John Sams IV   Technical Director: Jake Seaton    Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks     Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI    Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility. 

We're back for episode three of the What's Your Why series for the Please, Do Tell podcast.  Let's welcome Dashuna Broyles-Robinson, a name that you will not forget.  Her life's mission is educating and assisting others to have access to resources plus changing systemic practices. A "student of life; leader of people" would best describe Dashuna.  Let's get into it. #WhatsYourWhy   Host: Ronnika Williams    Guest: Dashuna Broyles-Robinson    Technical Director: Jake Seaton    Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks     Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI    Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility.

Welcome to the second episode of this series for the Please, Do Tell Podcast.  Your favorite homegirl Ronnika will be chatting with Luis Perez.  With a surprise twist that dates back over two decades ago. #WhatsYourWhy   Host: Ronnika Williams  Guest: Mr. Luis Perez  Technical Director: Jake Seaton  Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks   Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI  Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility.

The first episode will feature Dr. Bernice Patterson, Founder and CEO of the Infinity Consultation Group  (infinityconsultationgroup.com)  In her words, “As a believer and a therapist I have come to know God as a comforter and a guide who will never leave you nor forsake you.” Patterson will send you on a journey of how she became a Psychologist and the way she uses faith to nurture her community. Dr. Bernice drops priceless gems throughout the episode that I’m sure you will be quoting later.  #WhatsYourWhy   Host: Ronnika Williams  Guest: Dr. Bernice Patterson  Technical Director: Jake Seaton  Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI  Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility.

Welcome to the Grand Finale of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series.  After viewing the previous episodes we noticed there was something missing.  The young people that are featured on this episode are some of our secret weapons for change in the 49022.  And they are calling US out! Enjoy this episode and let us know what you think.   Special Guests/Community Voice(s): Tyler Meeks, Eric Johnson, Quincy Sulton and Tekeidra Masters   Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks   Editor: Kristine Kruse   Producer: Mary Gayen   Tech Manager: Kyndall McCoy   Host: Ronnika J. Williams   Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan   This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland.  A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Welcome to Episode Twelve of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series.  This episode is our last conversation with Mr. Larry (Deuce) Carter for the series. Carter is a life long resident of Benton Harbor, a father, entertainer, youth mentor and a strong advocate for TIGER PRIDE! To change the narrative we need to go against the norm.  Let's unpack that now...   Interviewee: Larry Carter   Community Voice: Corey Neeley   Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks   Editor: Kristine Kruse   Producer: Mary Gayen   Host: Ronnika J. Williams   Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan   This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland.  A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Welcome to Episode Eleven of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series.  This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Larry (Deuce) Carter.  Carter is a life long resident of Benton Harbor, a father, entertainer, youth mentor and a strong advocate for TIGER PRIDE! This episode is not for the faint of heart.  Full of facts and solutions to better your neighborHOOD!   "Make it fast, blow it fast; end up with nothing."    Interviewee: Larry Carter   Community Voice: Andre Crenshaw   Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks   Editor: Kristine Kruse   Producer: Mary Gayen   Host: Ronnika J. Williams   Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan   This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland.  A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Welcome to Episode Ten of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series.  This episode is Part 1 of our conversation with Mr. Larry (Deuce) Carter.  Carter is a life long resident of Benton Harbor, a father, entertainer, youth mentor and a strong advocate for TIGER PRIDE!  Let's dive into our conversation that is all about the strongest influences in the 49022!   Interviewee: Larry Carter   Community Voice: Sheana Kizer   Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks   Editor: Kristine Kruse   Producer: Mary Gayen   Host: Ronnika J. Williams   Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan   This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland.  A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Welcome to Episode Nine of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series.  This is part 5 of our conversation with Mrs. Bertha Carson-King, a life long resident of Benton Harbor and Co-founder of Strong Women of Faith Breast Cancer Support Group.  This is our last conversation with Mrs. Bertha for the series and listen it's so good!  We speak with Mrs. Moon who is the Co-Founder of Strong Women of Faith Breast Cancer Support Group along with Mrs. Bertha and also a retired RN.    Interviewee: Mrs. Bertha Carson-King   Community Voice: Mrs. Dotty Moon   Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks   Editor: Kristine Kruse   Producer: Mary Gayen   Host: Ronnika J. Williams   Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan   This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland.  A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Welcome to Episode Eight of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series.  This is part 4 of our conversation with Mrs. Bertha Carson-King, a life long resident of Benton Harbor and Co-founder of Strong Women of Faith Great Cancer Support Group.  Part 4 of our conversation will highlight various solutions for the community and where they reside.  When looking for the answers to difficult questions ask someone with wisdom!   Interviewee: Mrs. Bertha Carson-King   Community Voice: Mrs. Robbie Cummings and Mr. Henry Burton   Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks   Editor: Kristine Kruse   Producer: Mary Gayen   Host: Ronnika J. Williams   Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan   This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland.  A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Welcome to Episode Seven of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series.  This is part 3 of our conversation with Mrs. Bertha Carson-King, a life long resident of Benton Harbor and Co-founder of Strong Women of Faith Great Cancer Support Group.  Part 3 of our conversation will highlight various solutions for the community and where they reside.  Everyone knows that the barber and beauty shops have the best stories and solutions for their community.  Let's check it out.   Interviewee: Mrs. Bertha Carson-King   Community Voice: Mr. David Shaw - Owner of Shaw's All Styles BarberShop, Benton Harbor, Michigan  Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks   Editor: Kristine Kruse   Producer: Mary Gayen   Host: Ronnika J. Williams   Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan   This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland.  A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Welcome to Episode six of the “Everyday People of the 49022" series. This is part 2 of our conversation with Mrs. Bertha King, a life long resident of Benton Harbor and Co-founder of Strong Women of Faith Breast Cancer Support Group. Mrs. King’s core goals include preparing women, men, youth and families to reach beyond what they can see in order to embrace the faith and knowledge that will bring them to their blessings.  Part 2 of our conversation will highlight various solutions for the community along with her personal story of seeing leadership and kindness at a young age.   Interviewee: Mrs. Bertha Carson-King  Community Voice(s): Kyna King and Bonita Mitchell  Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks  Editor: Kristine Kruse  Producer: Mary Gayen  Host: Ronnika J. Williams  Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan   This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland.  A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Welcome to Episode five of the “Everyday People of the 49022" series. You will meet Mrs. Bertha King, a life long resident of Benton Harbor and Co-founder of Strong Women of Faith Breast Cancer Support Group. Mrs. King’s core goals include preparing women, men, youth and families to reach beyond what they can see in order to embrace the faith and knowledge that will bring them to their blessings.  Part 1 of the conversation will highlight various solutions for the community along with her views on influence, power, and leadership in this community.    Interviewee: Mrs. Bertha King  Community Voice(s): Taryll Jones  Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks  Editor: Kristine Kruse  Producer: Mary Gayen  Host: Ronnika J. Williams  Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan   This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland.  A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Meet Jaime Cervantes, the pastor of First Church of God in Benton Heights, who spent several years in public service before answering his call to ministry. Pastor Jaime’s faith and passion for people fuels his desire to serve others and the community at large. That is why he decided to share his views on influence, power, and leadership in his community.    Interviewee: Jaime Cervantes Community  Voices: Dawn,   Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks  Editor: Kristine Kruse  Producer: Mary Gayen  Host: Ronnika J. Williams  Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, MI  This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation!

Our conversation with Uriah has a strong emphasis on community and if you want the solution to anything...ASK A BLACK WOMAN! Interviewee: Uriah Baker Community Voices:  Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Editor: Kristine Kruse Producer: Mary Gayen Host: Ronnika J. Williams Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, MI This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation!

Part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Perry Jackson for the Everyday People of the 49022 series for the Please, Do Tell podcast.  Jackson will be diving deeper into the topics of influence, leadership and power surrounding community events and the ways people have stepped up even during a pandemic.     Interviewee: Perry Jackson  Community Voices: Precious, Toya and Prentice   Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks  Editor: Kristine Kruse  Producer: Mary Gayen  Host: Ronnika J. Williams  Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, MI   This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation!