When Kirby Velarde started “Playing for God,” it catalyzed a process that included playing gospel music for Heritage Christian Center in Denver, Colorado, a congregation that has had up to 10,000 members, and playing for legendary gospel music great Kurt Carr.

Accomplished musician Kirby Velarde was born into a musical family. He elevated his artistic pedigree to new heights when he followed God’s call on his life. On today’s episode of The Voice of Leadership, Kirby plays his music and tells Dr. Karen about the expansion of his musical journey to include gospel music.

Kirby describes how he connects to God through music, and how corporate executives can also access God’s favor, embrace their unique talent, and leverage inspiration and preparation to serve at the highest levels.

Reach Kirby Velarde at kirby.velarde@yahoo.com

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The miracle of Chanukah, The Festival of Lights, lighting the darkness, and bringing hope to a hurting world is what guests Chad and Cantor/Spiritual Leader Laurel Barr share on today’s podcast episode. Listen as Dr. Karen explores both the historical and current day significance and celebration of Chanukah.

Also hear Chad and Laurel’s personal love story and their beautiful musical interlude on today’s show.

Since the time of original broadcast of this show in 2020, Laurel Barr now serves as Spiritual Leader to Temple B’nai Abraham in Elyria, Ohio.

Reach Cantor/Spiritual Leader Laurel Barr at LaurelBarr.com

Reach Digital Empire Creator Chad Barr at TheChadBarrGroup.com

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Actor Daphne Maxwell Reid is best known for her role as Aunt Vivian on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air TV show starring Will Smith. Some of her other credits include starring roles on WKRP in Cincinnati, Hill Street Blues, Simon and Simon, and Frank’s Place, opposite her husband Tim Reid. Dr. Karen talks to Daphne about her experiences as a model, beauty queen, photographic artist, clothing designer, author, entrepreneur, and actor. Join Dr. Karen as she explores the beautiful tapestry of Daphne’s life experiences and extracts relevant business lessons for executive leaders.

Look for The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Reunion Show on HBO Max and The Business of Christmas on BET Plus

To learn more about Daphne Maxwell Reid’s Artistic offerings, go to DaphneMaxwellReid.com

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Rob Brown, based in Nottingham, UK, the home of Robin Hood, is the author of the bestselling book, “Build Your Reputation,” host of the world’s only daily Fintech and accounting podcast, and leader of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable. Rob speaks with Dr. Karen about the importance of being distinctive and memorable in business branding and addresses how he came back from a major health crisis.  He also shares what difference his faith made in his recovery.

Reach Rob Brown: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown; https://accountinginfluencers.com

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Did you know that only 4% of all cancer research funds are dedicated to Children’s cancer? When parents Michael Casaus and Naomi Natale learned their then two year old son Sebastian had a rare, aggressive, and incurable Stage IV cancer they used their collective skills to create partnerships and a non-profit organization to raise funds to find treatments and a cure. They also created a community art project, “Sebastian’s Song” that has curated healing songs from around the world. Michael is The Wilderness Society’s New Mexico state director, environmental advocate, long-term non-profit leader, and W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow. Naomi is an award winning community artist activist and Fellow of multiple organizations including TED Global. Join Dr. Karen to hear their family and community story of Love, pain, grief, and gratitude.

Update: When we first aired this broadcast, Sebastian was 3 years old. By the grace of God and after many chemotherapy treatments, countless surgeries, recurrences of cancer, and numerous hospitalizations, Sebas, now five years old, continues to live a courageous and miraculous life. His parents Michael and Naomi escalate efforts to advocate for their son and others to find a Cure for MEC. Please continue your prayers, songs, and financial contributions.

Donate to CureMEC.org

Add your song to “Sebastián’s Song” at CureMEC.org

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To celebrate 500 show episodes for The Voice of Leadership, Guest Host, Chris Cooper interviews Dr. Karen about what it took to create 500 shows, what she learned, and what’s next.

Chris Cooper of Leicestershire, England in the UK founded the Business Elevation show on Voice America in 2011. His massive network and global connections include audiences in more than 50 countries. He is the author of the book ‘The Power to Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It or Not)’ published by Penguin Random House USA. Chris is also the founder of ‘The Elevation Collective’ an exclusive network for business and world change makers.  With more than 30 years of business experience as an advisor, coach, facilitator, and consultant to global brands, Chris consistently elevates business success and creates caring communities.

Dr. Karen is the President and CEO of TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC., Host of The Voice of Leadership, author of “Lead Yourself First: The Senior Leader’s Guide to Engaging Your People for Greater Performance and Impact,” Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and Recipient of the RHR International Excellence in Consultation Award.

Join them today for an exploration of The Voice of Leadership show highlights and a preview of 2025 including “The Fab 500.”

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Reach Chris at Chriscooper.co.uk 

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Dr. Ken Redcross, board-certified and award winning Internal Medicine physician, provides the ultimate patient experience for those who want a more elevated and customized patient-doctor relationship. In his concierge medical practice, Dr. Redcross embraces natural and alternative methods, makes house calls, accompanies patients to medical appointments, and serves as a patient and family advocate who educates, empowers, counsels, and offers peace of mind to patients from across the globe to include in the entertainment industry, sports world, and business leaders from Los Angeles to New York City.

A graduate of the prestigious Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and author of the Amazon Number One book release in Medicine and Psychology, “Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor,” Dr. Redcross has reached tens of millions of people through media appearances including The Doctors, Entertainment Tonight, and the Nancy Grace Show. He has been a medical expert for CNN Travel, appeared regularly on HLN Weekend Express, and has contributed articles for digital health and wellness companies, including Everyday Health.

His diverse practice has included the elderly, migrant farm workers, and patients battling heroin addiction. He participated in fellowships in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, contributing to his proficiency in Spanish.

Dr. Redcross says, “With the correct balance of nutrition, movement, and spirituality, we can live our best life experience.”

Reach Dr. Redcross on LinkedIn at Ken Redcross, MD; soon at KenRedcross.com

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Patricia Raybon, author of the three part Annalee Spain Mystery series, writes daring and exciting “history mysteries.” Her third novel in the series, “Truth Be Told” was recently listed as a New York Times Book Review pick, her second in the series, “Double the Lies” won the Christianity Today Book Award for Fiction, and her first book in the series,” All That is Secret” won a Christy Award for First Novel and was selected by NBA All Star Steph Curry as a Literati Book Club Selection.

A writer of faith by day and mystery by night, Patricia Raybon also authors devotional writing for the publication, “Our Daily Bread.” And, she appeared on The Today show for a non-fiction work, “My First White Friend.” As an early career newspaper journalist Patricia won multiple awards for feature writing during her years at The Denver Post and later at the Scripps Howard Rocky Mountain News. Mid-career she taught print journalism for 15 years to bright graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

She is also published in The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, USA Today, USA Weekend, Guideposts, In Touch Magazine, Christianity Today, the Washington Post, and National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition.

Today Patricia speaks with Dr. Karen about career calling, God’s timing and ability to manifest the impossible, and dealing with the naysayers.

A lifelong Colorado resident, Patricia lives near Denver with her husband Dan, a retired educator. They have two adult daughters and five grandchildren.

Contact Patricia at www.PatriciaRaybon.com

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