My Independence Report

Racism in America- 5 Young men talk about racism

Jordan Davis-miller, Isaiah, "Z" Nigel, and Castile talk about the current sate of race relations from their experience and what we must do to become one people and come together in love and acceptance. An eye opening episode!

Racism in America, one family's Story

In this powerful episode I talk with Kristen, a mother and wife of a great American family. The pain, and fear she experiences every time any family member leaves the house. Just because of the color of their skin! A very sad situation. We must do better!!

Wayne McFarland, Author and man who lives life to the fullest!

 
PUBLISHED AUTHOR Wayne  McFarland has more than 35 years of conceptual design, corporate project development, marketing, sales, and product management experience. His extensive work history includes new product introduction and market development encompassing creation, testing and implementation of multimedia campaigns, including online marketing, broadcast advertising, press release campaigns, distributor development, and the full range of social media. His experience encompasses technology and software development, marketing management and the training and management of sales teams.
 
Mr. McFarland’s background includes the founding of a company that was focused on trade show and entertainment presentations for such companies as IBM, Lockheed, and Harley-Davidson, and provided event segments for venues ranging from the re-opening of Radio City Music Hall to the re-launch of the Hollywood Sign. This work also included leading a partnership for advertising and branded product development in the music and broadcast industries. His marketing and sales work for software and technology products has resulted in thousands of users for proprietary software products to firms including Disney, Shell Oil, Lockheed, Northrop, G.E., Gulfstream, Los Alamos Labs, Sony, Sumitomo, and many others. He recently set up the entire marketing structure for a business support and call center division that was migrated from in-house marketing work to contracts with more than 400 clients, including a number of the largest companies in the world.
 

Lisa Fairman's incredible success story

Girl Power Begins! As a mompreneur, I wanted to create a company that encourages girls to be strong, active and goal driven. I was born with a heart defect that limited my activity level. After a number of heart surgeries, I set a goal to have an active lifestyle. So far, I have beat the odds and have run 25 marathons and three 50k's. I am currently training for my first 50 miler. I want my children to learn the importance of hard work and perseverance on the field as an athlete as well as all aspects of their lives. I have used coaching as a way to encourage and impart the things I have learned that ultimately, you can overcome the odds. Through dance, gymnastics and sports, girls learn to be assertive, work as a team and test their abilities and strength. In the words of Shalane Flanagan, "Keep your head up, keep your heart strong," I want girls who wear my products to feel pride, feel assertive, feel the sense of team and above all, feel they can beat the odds while maintaining a sense of kindness for others.As an entrepreneur, I wanted to take the passion I have had in discovering and building out lines of children’s and women’s clothing and active-wear for large department stores and create a line of girls sportswear that is ecologically sound and equally socially aware. Moreover, I wanted to create a brand that empowers girls to be their best and test their limits. I also wanted to create a fit that moves with the body and allows each girl to shine in her own sense of style. Our fabrics are bold, trend driven and inspiring. Our leotards are of the highest quality and designed and hand sewn in Washington state. Through Girl Power Sport, we have expanded to girls athletic apparel that can take you on and off the field.Finally, Girl Power also means changing the world through kindness and giving back to the society that allows them to compete. Many companies say they are socially aware and where we differ is our promise that we will always give at least $1 to the charity each leotard represents. All of the charities share our belief in molding strong, courageous and kind young women.Live to your full potential and test your limits! Girl Power Sport thanks you for your support!

Matt Shea, author and life observer

About Matt
Matt Shea is a developing author having published nine books. He is greatly inspired by the writings of Andy Griffith and focuses on the common folk that small towns are made of.
He credits the success of his first book, "The Groundskeeper And Other Short Stories" to his family. The values that were instilled throughout his childhood gave him the strong sense of justice that is conveyed through his writings. The Shea family is only an average American family from an average neighborhood. Their secret was that they were close knit and accepted others.
Matt's mother, Vyerl set an example of being self sacrificing; having never placed herself first. She always cared about the feelings of others, no matter who they were. She even sponsored many foster children despite having a family of eight. During the holidays, the Roman Catholic mom would also have a Hanukkah bush for their Jewish friends. There were years when the family would make Christmas gifts and personally deliver them to seniors in rest homes.
The very table that Matt writes all of his stories on came from a childhood neighbor, Netta Wilson. Through time, Netta had to be relocated to assistant living due to deteriorating health. Vyerl never forgot that she and Netta traveled to see the Vatican together. Care packages, visits, and transporting Netta to spend Sundays at their home became a ritual until her last day. When she passed away, Matt was bequeathed an antique table from Netta. A priceless heirloom that he regards as sacred.

Brian D. Ridgway, an amazing man on a mission of love

I’m not a healer, a teacher, or a guru.I’m just a “reminder”, here to remind you of what you already – and always – know.Maybe, like me, you’ve spent a ton of money, time and energy on self-help, personal development work, and “spiritual” approaches, hoping to finally “find” your happiness, freedom, power and peace. Perhaps you’ve had some positive results, but the deep scars and pains remain.Maybe, like me, you have spent a lot of time, energy and money on diving into the “deep stuff” and, finding yourself still stuck, you wonder if there might be something wrong with you – that maybe you are “broken” in some way.

Natasha Venter's Appearance On Martha Norwark's Animal World

 In this fun episode, I host Positive Talk on Martha Norwalk's Animal World which is heard on KKNW 1150 AM in Seattle. In this episode I talk to and take calls with Natasha Venter, a Spiritual communicator for the Angels, Loved ones on the other side, and Guides. She is grateful to be a voice for them. She is inspiring!

Crystal Duffy Cunningham Wife💑Mom👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Hope Dealer ✨Certified Health Coach💪🏼

Join Lisa Fairman and me, as we talk to Crystal Cunningham, who left the corporate world to become a life coach. Her mission is to help people live their best life. A really fun episode!