In this episode of An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton, we welcome guest Portia M. Wood, a generational wealth planning attorney based in Los Angeles. 

Tune in to this episode as Portia talks about: 

*   Closing America’s racial wealth gap

*   The importance of financial planning

*   The questions the elderly generation need to consider as regards to assets

*   Launching the Black Trust Fund Kids Club

About Portia M. Wood

Portia M. Wood, a generational wealth planning attorney based in Los Angeles. Portia leads Wood Legal Group, LLP, an African American woman-owned and operated mother-daughter law firm specializing in estate planning, probate, and elder law. 

She and her mother and law partner, Robin Wood, are passionately focused on helping all families grow and protect wealth.

Learn more about Portia M. Wood

Company Website: https://www.woodlegalgroup.com/ 

Connect with Portia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/woodlegalgroup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@woodlegalgroupllp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodLegalGroup 

Black Trust Fund Kids Club: https://www.blacktrustfundkids.com/ 

About An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton

Terrence Franklin goes on an odyssey to discover his family history, and invites his guests to share their stories to bend the arc of history with their own legacy.

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-arc-benders-journal-the-last-will-of-lucy-sutton/id1678347482 

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ecnerretm 

Connect with Terry Franklin 

Website: https://lucysutton.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastWillofLucySutton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrencefranklin/ 

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In this episode of An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton, we welcome guest Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Neha Agrawal.

Tune in to this episode as Dr. Agrawal talks about:

* How the concept of the American Dream impacts the way we see ourselves and others

* How her interests expanded from filmmaking to psychology

* Relational awareness, what it means and why it’s important

* The benefits of psychotherapy as a coping and healing tool

* Strategies to deal with the world and find meaning and purpose in our lives

About Dr. Neha Agrawal

Dr. Neha Agrawal works with adults, couples, and families. She sees therapy as one approach for an intentional practice of self and relational awareness. If you are feeling limited by your own beliefs, expectations or blurry boundaries with others, and/or constructs and constraints imposed by our systems, Dr. Agrawal wants to help empower you to be curious about your potential and purpose in your own life and in the world around you. She sees therapy as a bass line, something that maintains a consistent and reliable beat in the background while you improvise, play, and experiment in the foreground.

Dr. Agrawal practices from an integrative and multicultural lens to address current and intergenerational social and cultural factors that impact recovery, wellbeing, and resilience. She draws upon various perspectives to inform my individualized treatment including psychodynamic thought, thirdwave behavioral interventions (ACT DBT), and spiritual and artistic traditions.

Learn more about Dr. Neha Agrawal:

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/neha-agrawal-los-angeles-ca/1043893

Connect with Dr. Agrawal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-agrawal-psy-d-64072978/

About An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton

Terrence Franklin goes on an odyssey to discover his family history, and invites his guests to share their stories to bend the arc of history with their own legacy.

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-arc-benders-journal-the-last-will-of-lucy-sutton/id1678347482

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton Video Series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ecnerretm

Connect with Terry Franklin

Website: https://lucysutton.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastWillofLucySutton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrencefranklin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terryfranklin/

In this episode of An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton, we welcome guest Dani Shear. A former "Les Miserables" performer, Dani has written four children's books, teaches 5th grade and is making her first short film. 

Tune in to this episode as Dani talks about: 

*   Her Jewish family history and overcoming childhood obstacles

*   Her enduring voyage from Australia to America

*  "The Foodie Club" book

*  The value of having nutritional lunches in America

*  Making her first short film, a homage to struggling artists 

About Dani Shear

Dani Shear teaches 6th graders in Los Angeles. She has written several tv pilots, including an award winning pilot "Ex". Dani has blogged for various online magazines including "ModernMom" "FreshSchools" and "BabyNames". "The Foodie Club" is Dani's most personal children's book, since it was inspired by her true life "foodies", her daughters, Sydney and Sunny.

Dani has ghost written a couple children's books and co-authored "Little Luke And The Ghoster Coaster". Her new book, Suki the Silkworm, is about Georgie, the youngest of three siblings, who brings home a new Science project…silkworms! Much to everyone’s surprise, following the life cycle of these new creatures and the lessons they bring, bonds Georgie’s entire family.

Learn more about Dani Shear: 

Website: http://danishear.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-shear-88418a20/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danishear310 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/danishear310 

Order The Foodie Club book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Foodie-Club-Dani-Shear/dp/B09TN34VVF/ 

About An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton

Terrence Franklin goes on an odyssey to discover his family history, and invites his guests to share their stories to bend the arc of history with their own legacy.

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-arc-benders-journal-the-last-will-of-lucy-sutton/id1678347482 

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ecnerretm

Connect with Terry Franklin 

Website: https://lucysutton.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastWillofLucySutton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrencefranklin/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terryfranklin/

In this episode of An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton, we welcome guest Selina Thomas, candidate for public office, business owner, proud mother of three and lover of legacy. 

Tune in to this episode as Selina talks about: 

*   Her HR consulting firm, 6 Degrees HR Consulting

*   Her journey from HR consulting firm to Political Candidate

*   What she brings to the community as a Political Candidate

*   How we can pave the way for future generations

About Selina Thomas 

Selina Thomas, PHR, SHRM-CP is a seasoned professional with 15+ years of Human Resource experience. She is a proven compliance and safety specialist with an emphasis in human resources infrastructure and business development. PHR certified since 2008 Selina has provided exceptional attention to detail in the implementation of HR systems and employee development. Human capital as it relates to corporate success is her main priority along with successful management support through continued education and professional associations. She has extensive experience and success in managing critical projects as well as EDD and Labor Board Matters on behalf of her clients. 

As a nationally certified HR Advocate Selina took her advocacy to a higher level in 2020 choosing to run for Santa Clarita City Council to be a voice for the small business recovery in her community. She proved her impact and influence becoming a candidate of choice for many companies in the Santa Clarita valley. Selina is a proud mother of three very busy student athletes and can be seen supporting all three of them in volleyball, softball and rodeo. Selina is an active and engaged resident of the Santa Clarita Valley participating in many SCV Chamber events supporting the business community or as an active board member of the Wish Education Foundation supporting the students of SCV. 

As a Santa Clarita Chamber member she is dedicated to supporting businesses with all of their human resource needs.

Look for Selina to continue her goals to serve the community as a city council member to continue her service to others in the community she loves. 

Learn more about Selina Thomas: 

Website: https://6degreeshrconsulting.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selina-thomas-phr-shrm-cp-266a373a/ 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/6degreeshrconsulting 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voteforselinathomas/  

About An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton

Terrence Franklin goes on an odyssey to discover his family history, and invites his guests to share their stories to bend the arc of history with their own legacy.

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-arc-benders-journal-the-last-will-of-lucy-sutton/id1678347482 

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ecnerretm 

Connect with Terry Franklin 

Website: https://lucysutton.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastWillofLucySutton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrencefranklin/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terryfranklin/

In this episode of An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton, we welcome guest Dr. Nola Haynes, Ph.D and M.Div, a Political Scientist, teaching at Georgetown University at the School of Foreign Service. Her research centers on national security and foreign policy issues particularly arms control and international security.

Tune in to this episode as Dr. Haynes talks about:

* How she chose to work in the field of international affairs

* Her role in Foreign Policy and National Security

* Leaning into the feminine aspects of her identity

* The invasion of Ukraine

* Democracy, and the threat to democracy

About Dr. Nola Haynes

Dr. Nola Haynes, Ph.D and M.Div is a Political Scientist, teaching at Georgetown University at the School of Foreign Service. Nola’s research centers on national security and foreign policy issues particularly arms control and international security.

Nola was named one of the top 50 leaders in national security and foreign affairs by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Diversity in National Security (DINSN) and was the former Director of Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS) West Coast Chapter.

She sits on several boards including, the Women’s Caucus for the International Studies Association communications team (WCIS), Foreign Policy board for American Political Science Association (APSA) and ISA West. She is a member of Black Professional in International Affairs (BPIA, alumnus of the WestExec Advisors mentoring program. As a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy, Nola works as an Ops Coordinator to help resettle Afghan allies with Evacuate Our Allies (EOA) and is a policy advocate for the Afghan Adjustment Act.

Nola has over ten years experience working in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). Nola has traveled extensively, conducted research in West Africa and Central America on the intersections of terrorism, religion, gender, crisis and conflict. Nola holds degrees from UCLA, Harvard Divinity School and USC and is a regular guest on the Black News Channel (BNC) discussing foreign policy and national security related issues and she regularly appears on MSNBC and popular podcasts to discuss Russia and Ukraine.

Learn more about Dr. Nola Haynes:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nola-haynes-she-her-50050158

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nolahaynes_

About An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton

Terrence Franklin goes on an odyssey to discover his family history, and invites his guests to share their stories to bend the arc of history with their own legacy.

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-arc-benders-journal-the-last-will-of-lucy-sutton/id1678347482

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ecnerretm

Connect with Terry Franklin

Website: https://lucysutton.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastWillofLucySutton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrencefranklin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terryfranklin/

In this episode of An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton, we welcome guest Douglas Haynes, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Academic Programs for the University of California, Office of the President.

Tune in to this episode as Doug talks about:

* His current role at the University of California Office of the President

* His previous role at the University of California Irvine in DEI

* Helping people to thrive as a part of his mission

* Black Thriving Initiative

About Douglas Haynes

With 10+ years of experience as a leader and advocate for organizational change and innovation in higher education, Douglas dedicated his career to building environments of inclusive excellence for all people. As Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Academic Programs in the University of California Office of the President, he provides vision and leadership in stewarding the career experience and success of nearly 75,000 academic appointees who advance the research, teaching and service of the leading public research university in the United States. In this role, he also has the privilege of overseeing a remarkable array of unparalleled systemwide programs. These include UC Press, UC California Digital Library, UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, UC Sacramento Center and UC Washington, DC Center.

Previously, Douglas served as the inaugural Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of California, Irvine. He led efforts to build and sustain support for key principles – expect equity, support diversity, practice inclusion and promote free speech. His experience in the field enabled him to develop a broad portfolio of skills in strategic planning, customizing interventions and engaging stakeholders to be agents for change.

In his time at UCI, he made exceptional strides to promote inclusion and celebrate diversity. Major accomplishments include launching multiple enterprise-wide programs to sustain an inclusive campus climate, securing grants to support the success of a diverse student body and increasing female and minority representation in the professoriate and knowledge workforce.

In the meantime, Douglas has continued his career as a researcher and professor of history. He was a founding member of UCI’s Department of African American Studies in 1996, and he continues to educate students in that field today. His research focuses on medicine, science and technology in Europe and the U.S. in the 19th and 20th centuries. This work has led to the publication of two books, many peer journal articles and chapters. His passion for wellness led to the establishment of the UCI Center for Medical Humanities to advance the multi-disciplinary understanding of health, healing and well-being. Douglas oversaw this program as the inaugural Senior Faculty Director.

Learn more about Douglas Haynes:

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/douglasmhaynes

About An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton

Terrence Franklin goes on an odyssey to discover his family history, and invites his guests to share their stories to bend the arc of history with their own legacy.

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-arc-benders-journal-the-last-will-of-lucy-sutton/id1678347482

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ecnerretm

Connect with Terry Franklin

Website: https://lucysutton.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastWillofLucySutton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrencefranklin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terryfranklin/

In this episode of An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton, we welcome guest Parnell Damone Marcano, a multi-hyphenate performer and Ovation Award winning producer.

Tune in to this episode as Parnell talks about:

* His decision to be an openly gay actor

* How he got involved with civil rights and social justice issues

* How his ethnically diverse upbringing impacts his perspective

About Parnell Damone Marcano

Parnell Damone Marcano, a multi-hyphenate performer and Ovation Award winning producer, has performed in several venues around the world including Wembley Auditorium in London, the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, CA, Ceasar's Palace and MGM Grand in Las Vegas. As a background vocalist with Motown legends, Mary Wilson, and Thelma Houston, he has an opportunity to share the stage with legendary performers such as: The Temptations, The Four Tops, Martha Wash and Crystal Gayle.

In theater, he has appeared in Dreamgirls, Naked Boys Singing, Ragtime, Evita, Bed, Boys & Beyond, The Producers. He’s been a cast member at both Disneyland and Universal Studios, Hollywood. Parnell Damone has become an Ovation Award winning producer at Celebration Theatre, where he served as company manager for ten years, before joining the board of directors in January 2022.

In 2020, he wrapped four seasons of playing the role of "Carlton Cruise" in the award winning series, "Greenleaf " on OWN. Other recurring roles include the hit web series "Old Dogs And New Tricks ", "The Black Dawn" and "Jacked". Principal roles in the short films, "Tyrone Jones", "Nova", "Best Of Life", and "Pride: A Short Film".

Learn more about Parnell Damone Marcano:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parnell-damone-marcano-b323157/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PDMarcano

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PDMarcano/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/persnicketydemandsmedia

Learn more about Celebration Theatre: https://celebrationtheatre.org/

About An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton

Terrence Franklin goes on an odyssey to discover his family history, and invites his guests to share their stories to bend the arc of history with their own legacy.

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-arc-benders-journal-the-last-will-of-lucy-sutton/id1678347482

Subscribe to An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ecnerretm

Connect with Terry Franklin

Website: https://lucysutton.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastWillofLucySutton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrencefranklin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terryfranklin/