Episodios

  • 💎All Real: LisaRaye McCoy on Legacy, Faith & Family Power 💫

    💎All Real: LisaRaye McCoy on Legacy, Faith & Family Power 💫
    Oct 23 2025
    When a woman walks in purpose, she doesn’t wait for the spotlight — she becomes one. ✨

    In this powerful and refreshingly real episode of Amazing Women & Men of Power, host Raven the Talk Show Maven sits down with the one and only LisaRaye McCoy — actress, entrepreneur, and cultural icon whose elegance, honesty, and strength continue to inspire generations.

    From her unforgettable breakout as Diamond in The Players Club to her role as Donna Duncan in Carl Weber’s The Family Business (Season 6), LisaRaye opens up about:
    👗 Her signature all-white style and what it truly represents
    💪 The balance between Hollywood hustle and authentic self-worth
    🙏 The life lessons that came with loss, growth, and faith
    💎 What legacy, peace, and purpose mean to her now LisaRaye reminds us that real queens don’t chase validation — they create their own lane, walk in grace, and shine with divine confidence.

    🎬 Catch her this season in The Family Business, now streaming on BET+, and follow her on Instagram 👉 @TheRealLRaye1
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    16 m
  • 🔥Actress Havilah Malone — “Be Proof of What’s Possible”

    🔥Actress Havilah Malone — “Be Proof of What’s Possible”
    Oct 13 2025
    🤩 In this unforgettable episode of Amazing Women & Men of Power: Legends & Icons, host Raven Blair Glover, the Talk Show Maven herself, sits down with actress, motivational powerhouse, and Grammy-considered spoken word artist Havilah Malone.

    Their heartfelt conversation centers on the theme of “Be Proof of What’s Possible” — the title of Havilah’s deeply inspiring album currently under Grammy consideration.

    🎤Hollywood success to personal healing, Havilah shares how a childhood collection of Barbie dolls revealed to her what was possible in a world that once told her otherwise. With a voice compared to a “new-era Maya Angelou,” she drops truth, vulnerability, and vision in this red carpet-style interview you don’t want to miss.

    🔥Highlights:
    • The inspiration behind Be Proof of What’s Possible and how grief turned into Grammy-considered greatness
    • How her Barbie doll collection became a vision board for future confidence and success
    • Her journey from childhood trauma to Hollywood actress & national commercial star
    • Why her voice is being called the “new-era Maya Angelou” in the spoken word world
    • How she's using her platform to spark possibility in others through film, faith, and spoken word

    Tune in on PowerMeUpRadio.com, Inside Business TV (Roku & Amazon Fire), or search “Amazing Women & Men of Power” on your favorite podcast platform to catch the full interview!
    And don’t forget to vote, share, and support Havilah’s Grammy-considered project, Be Proof of What’s Possible — available now!




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    1 h y 29 m
  • Carrying the Champ’s Legacy 🥊💖 Lonnie Ali on Compassion, Justice & the Ali Center and ✨ Warner Brown on Guiding with Compassion

    Carrying the Champ’s Legacy 🥊💖 Lonnie Ali on Compassion, Justice & the Ali Center and ✨ Warner Brown on Guiding with Compassion
    Sep 10 2025
    In this powerful episode of Amazing Women & Men of Power: Legends & Icons Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, host Raven the Talk Show Maven welcomes two extraordinary guests whose lives are rooted in purpose, compassion, and service.

    ✨ Lonnie Ali — widow of the legendary Muhammad Ali, co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, and host of the inspiring Ali and Me podcast — shares how she’s carrying forward the Champ’s legacy of compassion, justice, and unity. From the groundbreaking Compassion Report to unheard recordings of Muhammad himself, Lonnie reminds us that kindness is not just a memory — it’s a movement.

    🙏 Bishop Warner H. Brown Jr. — retired United Methodist bishop, executive leadership coach, and founder of Impactful Teams LLC — joins Raven to talk about faith, resilience, and compassionate leadership. With stories from his personal encounter with Muhammad Ali to lessons from decades of ministry, Bishop Brown reveals why love and listening are at the heart of true leadership.

    Together, Lonnie and Bishop Brown inspire us to embrace compassion as a daily practice and a force for transformation in our lives, communities, and the world. 🌍💫
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    47 m
  • ✨ From Starships to Storytelling: Sonequa Martin-Green & Dr. LaWanna Parker on Healing, Dreams & Legacy ✨

    ✨ From Starships to Storytelling: Sonequa Martin-Green & Dr. LaWanna Parker on Healing, Dreams & Legacy ✨
    Sep 8 2025
    In this powerhouse episode of Amazing Women & Men of Power, Raven the Talk Show Maven welcomes two phenomenal women who embody resilience, vision, and purpose.

    🚀 Sonequa Martin-Green – from slaying zombies in The Walking Dead to making history as the first Black woman to captain a Star Trek series, she now shines in her most personal role yet in My Dead Friends, Zoe (100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes 🍅). Sonequa opens up about faith, presence, and the power of storytelling to heal, inspire, and connect.

    🖊️ Dr. LaWanna Jean Parker – lovingly known as the Blogging Queen and master storyteller, shares her journey of transforming journaling into a powerful tool for clarity, courage, and legacy. Through her Dream Builders program, she empowers women to pick up forgotten dreams, conquer fear, and boldly live the lives they were created for. ✨ Together, these conversations remind us it’s never too late to step into your purpose, share your story, and embrace the gift of the present moment.

    🔑 Key Takeaways:
    • Why Sonequa says “the secret is being in the moment.”
    • The mission behind My Dead Friends, Zoe and how it honors veterans 🎖️.
    • How storytelling creates connection and healing.
    • Dr. LaWanna’s faith-fueled journaling practice that became her signature formula.
    • Why it’s never too late to dream, rebuild, and inspire others through your story.
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    45 m
  • ✨ Richard Lawson: The Journey, The Craft & The Roadmap to Success ✨

    ✨ Richard Lawson: The Journey, The Craft & The Roadmap to Success ✨
    Sep 3 2025
    In this powerful episode of Amazing Women and Men of Power: Legends & Icons Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, host Raven the Talk Show Maven rolls out the red carpet for the legendary Richard Lawson 🎭.

    With a career spanning over five decades, Richard has graced both the big and small screens in unforgettable roles — from Poltergeist and For Colored Girls to his recent role as Norman in Tyler Perry’s Netflix hit Beauty in Black. Beyond the screen, Richard is a passionate educator, mentor, and now an author with his new book The Artist’s Roadmap: Navigating Your Career in Show Business.

    💡 In this episode, Richard shares:
    • The power of embracing the journey instead of chasing single moments
    • How to turn challenges into fuel for success 🔥
    • His unique “character chart” method for shaping powerful roles
    • The importance of resilience, faith, and managing the people on your “bus” 🚌
    • Why his new book is a must-read for actors, dreamers, and anyone navigating a creative career
    This conversation is full of wisdom, inspiration, and transformative insights that every dreamer needs to hear. ✨
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    20 m
  • From Boyz n the Hood to All American: Kareem Grimes on Longevity & Legacy 🎬 and Fran Marie on the Mind Strut

    From Boyz n the Hood to All American: Kareem Grimes on Longevity & Legacy 🎬 and Fran Marie on the Mind Strut
    Sep 3 2025
    🎬✨ From Hollywood Streets to Life Struts: Kareem Grimes & Fran Marie 🔥🎙️ Show Notes:
    In this powerhouse episode of Amazing Women and Men of Power: Legends and Icons Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, host Raven the Talk Show Maven brings you double inspiration with two dynamic guests!

    🎭 Kareem Grimes – From Boyz n the Hood to All American and The Vince Staples Show, Kareem opens up about his incredible journey in Hollywood, mentorship from John Singleton, and why gratitude keeps him grounded. He also shares his passion for giving back through My Friend’s House Foundation and inspiring the next generation.

    💃 Fran Marie – A media powerhouse with nearly three decades in broadcast, Fran Marie has interviewed legends like Muhammad Ali, Maya Angelou, President Biden, and Vice President Harris. She’s now igniting a new movement with Life in a Mind Strut, helping professionals ditch mental clutter, embrace alter egos, and boldly strut into their next chapter with unapologetic confidence. This episode is all about longevity, authenticity, reinvention, and walking in your purpose—whether you’re on the big screen or creating your own stage. 🌟 🔑 Key Takeaways:
    • Kareem’s journey from skateboarding in Boyz n the Hood to starring in All American 📺
    • The lessons Clint Eastwood, Jamie Foxx, and John Singleton taught him 🎬
    • Why Fran Marie says “Life is a Mind Strut” and how to find your alter ego 👑
    • How both guests live by giving back, inspiring, and staying true to their dreams 💖
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    43 m
  • ✨ Faith, Fashion & Fierce Purpose: Rebecca Crews on Sonic Sundays & Pastor Kathleen on the Power of Gratitude 🙌

    ✨ Faith, Fashion & Fierce Purpose: Rebecca Crews on Sonic Sundays & Pastor Kathleen on the Power of Gratitude 🙌
    Sep 3 2025
    In this uplifting episode of Amazing Women & Men of Power: Legends & Icons Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, your host Raven the Talk Show Maven rolls out the red carpet for two powerhouse women of faith and inspiration. 🌟

    💫 Rebecca Crews – wife of Hollywood star Terry Crews, but an icon in her own right – joins us to share her incredible journey as a singer, songwriter, actress, fashion designer, entrepreneur, pastor, and founder of LA Life Church. From launching her online ministry Sonic Sundays 🎶✝️ to opening her Pasadena fashion boutique 👗, Rebecca shows us how to live with resilience, creativity, and divine purpose.

    🙏 Pastor Kathleen Panning, with 45+ years of experience in ministry and host of the Tilted Halo Podcast, takes us deep into the power of gratitude. She shares personal stories of resilience and how practicing gratitude can shift your mindset, leadership, and life itself. ✨ This episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your purpose, embrace faith in everyday life, and cultivate gratitude no matter what challenges come your way. 🔑 Key Highlights
    • Rebecca Crews’ journey from music ministry to pastoring LA Life Church
    • The birth of Sonic Sundays and reaching the digital generation 🎶
    • How faith fuels family, business, and creativity 💪
    • Pastor Kathleen’s personal testimony of overcoming hardship through gratitude
    • Why gratitude is the shortcut to happiness and essential for leaders 🙌
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    38 m
  • ✨ Double the Power: Comedy Icon George Wallace + Heartrepreneur® Trailblazer Terri Levine

    ✨ Double the Power: Comedy Icon George Wallace + Heartrepreneur® Trailblazer Terri Levine
    Sep 2 2025
    What happens when you bring together two powerhouse voices in one episode? You get laughter, wisdom, and pure inspiration.

    First up, comedy legend George Wallace — the man who’s been making us laugh for decades — shares insights on life, love, and his hit new series Clean Slate, streaming now on Prime Video. With his trademark wit and heart, George proves once again why he’s one of the greatest to ever hold a mic.

    Then, we shift gears with business visionary Terri Levine — bestselling author, founder of the Heartrepreneur® movement, and mentor to thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide. Terri reveals her groundbreaking reverse marketing strategies that are helping over 7,200 business owners ditch old-school selling, attract clients authentically, and grow revenue now.

    Two extraordinary guests. One unforgettable episode.
    Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a double dose of empowerment you won’t want to miss and please "Share this with a friend" .
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    56 m