Barry Shore, The Ambassador of Joy is a multi-patent serial entrepreneur, mental wellness activist, philanthropist, speaker, author, podcaster, and former quadriplegic who is now swimming around the world! Join Dr. Karen today to hear Barry’s secrets to living a joy-filled life with vision, purpose, and rejuvenating energy no matter the circumstances. Find out what Barry does daily to go MAD and love DOG POOP.

Reach Barry at www.BarryShore.com

Email Barry@BarryShore.com, Subject: Dr. Karen for free e-book, The Joy of Living

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Rafael and Nikita Ortiz built a 30+ year marriage on the foundation of faith and friendship. Each of them prioritized the family and were deeply committed to one another. That’s why Rafael was shocked when Nikita refused to join him for what he believed was his dream job and opportunity of a lifetime at the Pentagon. Why was Nikita making this call and how did it save Rafael’s life? They both join Dr. Karen to talk about their life-saving decision as well as how authenticity, compassion, and faith make a difference in their lives today.

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Pastor Canisius Gacura is the senior pastor of Nyabugingo Worship Center in Rwanda, Africa, and the author of two books, “Unlimited: Conquering on My Knees” and “Discover Your Destiny: And Become a Destiny Helper. “Pastor Gacura grew up in war torn Uganda and had many hardships to include nearly dying from a poisonous snake bite, measles, and then polio that left him permanently unable to walk. Dr. Karen talks to Pastor Gacura about how God used his hardships to prepare him for his destiny to help heal a post-genocide nation. She also talked to him about what God is doing today through executive business leaders, God’s ambassadors in the workplace.

Give to the Nyabugingo Worship Center ministry and building project at: https://give.y360.org/give/canisius           Specify Rwanda

Follow the ministry on:  bit.ly/unlimitedrwanda

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Kerry Anna Stallings started her dream job at a public relations advertising firm in New York City working with food and beverage and technology clients. During the pandemic, and while working from home in Atlanta, she got the nudge to start Tower Treats, a company specializing in half pound peanut butter chocolate chip cookies as “the treat for all.” Dr. Karen speaks with Kerry Anna about both her corporate and entrepreneurial experiences, the lessons learned, and how to make a stand for faith in both settings.

Reach Kerry Anna Stallings at Towertreats.com

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For the last few years, we have lived through the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant illnesses and deaths, social isolation due to virtual work, school, and spiritual services, racial unrest, mass shootings, lethal weather events, and now growing inflation. Today, Dr. Karen speaks with her guests, Dr. Tonya Armstrong, Dr. Len Wysocki, and Dr. JC Wright about the mental health challenges they see in coaching, consulting, and clinical clients. They also talk about the practical steps companies can take to be effective.

Contact:

Dr. Tonya Armstrong: On LinkedIn, FB, and IG; TArmstrong@ArmstrongCFH.com
Get Dr. Armstrong’s book and music CD, “Blossoming Hope” on Amazon
Dr. Len Wysocki: Wysock@comcast.net; leonardwysockiphd.com
Dr. JC Wright: JC Wright PhD or Julianne C. Wright on LinkedIn Messenger

Dr. JC Wright

Dr. Tonya Armstrong

Dr. Len Wysocki

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Sandra Yancey is the Founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork, the Premier Success System for women entrepreneurs. Her award-winning, multi-million dollar organization connects over 500,000 women through 118 chapters across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK.  Sandra is committed to helping a million women to each reach a million in business revenue. Today, she speaks with Dr. Karen about how to deliver distinctive Customer Experience (CX) that produces “stand out” excellence, repeat customers, raving fans, and brand loyalty.

Reach Sandra Yancey at eWomennetwork.com

Mention “Dr. Karen” for a special VIP rate to the eWomenNetwork annual August ICON conference. Call Anne Payne at 972-620-9995, ext. 2002

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Black Enterprise Magazine identified Shundrawn Thomas as one of the 75 most powerful Blacks on Wall St. and one of the most powerful executives in corporate America. Most recently President and Chief Executive of Northern Trust Asset Management and Management Group member, he also held key roles at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Known industry wide as an innovator in investment management and a champion of socially responsible investing, Shundrawn is also the author of four books, including Discover Joy in Work: Transforming Your Occupation into Your Vocation. Today he speaks with Dr. Karen about his unique brand of leadership, how he successfully navigated corporate America as a Black man in top financial services companies, and his new business venture.

Reach Shundrawn Thomas at ShundrawnThomas.com

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Steven Perry is the author of “The Capacity Model: How to Build Your Best Life.” Dr. Karen speaks with Steve about his tools to intentionally grow capacity, his secrets to financial and life success, and how to live a life of radical generosity. As a nationally recognized financial professional, speaker, and leader, Steve explains his belief that stress is a gift and shares success strategies that result in a life of significance.

Reach Steve Perry at Steve-Perry.com

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Recognized by Nonprofit Times Magazine as one of the most influential philanthropic leaders in America, Michael Chatman is the CEO of The Community Foundation: The Global Center for Generosity located in Cape Coral, Florida. He also previously worked as a Global Corporate Marketplace Ministry leader. In this interview, Dr. Karen speaks with Michael Chatman about his visionary leadership, commitment to generosity, and how he got the names, “The Christian Beer Man,” “Black Hippie,” and “The Love Leader.” Listen to learn and apply his success secrets.

Reach Michael Chatman at CapeCoralcf.org; 239-542-5594

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Dennis Welch is the author of 500 songs, many of which listeners hear on the radio. He recently released his latest album, “What Love Makes Us Do.” Nashville veteran producer, record company owner, and manager Tony Mantor recorded Dennis’ song, “Why Not Me?” and named his 2020 album after the song. Mantor’s “Why Not Me?” was on the Top 10 List for 15 weeks. Dennis is now finishing a children’s book, “Why Not Me?” His granddaughter is the illustrator. On today’s show, Dennis sings and Dr. Karen speaks with Dennis about his life as a songwriter and how he prayed to God and got unexpected results.

Reach Dennis at Welch-Words.com; www.bearticulate.com

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