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  • What's Love Got to do with it

    What's Love Got to do with it
    Oct 10 2024
    Listen to Conversations with Coach LA LIVE on Sundays at 10 pm on Urban Heat 98.1 FM, or download the iHeartRadio app to listen live!This week, we’re joined by the dynamic duo, Charles and Fabien Jones. Together since 2013, their story began as coworkers in 2006, blossoming into a beautiful partnership rooted in love, laughter, and shared experiences. Charles, a natural conversationalist, brings his passion for relationships, the Black community, and storytelling, while Fabien, a creative introvert, provides a perfect balance with her artwork and calm nature.Their unique perspective on traditional marital values, the power of relationships, and building a collective legacy will leave you inspired! Charles is now embarking on a new journey with his film production company, Iconic Conceptions Entertainment, and is releasing his first feature film, All Love—all with Fabien by his side, keeping him grounded.Press play and join this uplifting conversation!Bio of tonight’s guests:Charles and Fabien Jones are a dynamic duo who have been sharing their lives together since 2013. They first met as coworkers in 2006 and a healthy friendship blossomed into a beautiful story of love and laughter. Charles is a conversationalist by nature. Passionate about relationships, the black community and storytelling, he has the unique ability to make everyone around him feel comfortable. Fabien is a creative introvert. Lauded for her artwork and temperance, she has proven to be the perfect and more relatable balance to the colorful nature of her partner. Together they share a love for the ideals of friendship. They value the power of relationships and the openness that can be created with shared experiences. Their stance on traditional marital values has become a unique POV, one that is often challenged by today's culture. Their home is built on Saturday morning Neo Soul and over the top social media banter. Their love is built on unification and a collective awareness versus a search for singular success. The Joneses are excited about the future. With Charles opening a Boston based film production company Iconic Conceptions Entertainment and releasing his first feature film All Love, Fabien continues to be the driving force to keep him level headed in his journey to developing a long lasting legacy. Conversation-Themes:What is Black Love? "Black Love" encompasses the distinct beauty, resilience, and cultural legacy of romantic, familial, and community bonds within Black communities. It’s a celebration of love that affirms Black identities and traditions, shaped by the unique experiences, histories, and resilience of Black people, especially in the face of systemic challenges like racism, economic inequality, and marginalization.Origins and EvolutionThe concept of Black Love emerged partly as a response to negative stereotypes and pressures that often portray Black relationships and families in a less positive light. In the United States, for instance, Black Love became a powerful theme during the Civil Rights Movement, offering a vision of unity, strength, and resistance. Figures like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Maya Angelou not only spoke to political freedom but also to love as a form of solidarity and pride within the community.In the 1960s and ’70s, the Black Power and Black Arts Movements reinforced Black Love as a symbol of pride, self-affirmation, and cultural unity. Musicians like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder celebrated Black relationships in songs that became cultural anthems, while artists and writers offered narratives that centered Black families and relationships in their full complexity.Black Love TodayToday, Black Love continues to be celebrated through media, literature, and events dedicated to uplifting positive images of Black relationships. This movement counters narratives of broken or absent family structures within Black communities, instead highlighting stories of committed partnerships, strong family units, and supportive friendships that thrive on shared values, joy, and community resilience. TV shows like Black Love and social media movements have helped elevate these narratives, giving visibility to the diversity and richness of Black relationships.Black Love is now a global cultural movement, embodying love as a source of joy, strength, and inspiration in all its forms, whether romantic, platonic, familial, or self-love.The Role of Commitment and Sacrifice in Marriage: Traditional marriages often emphasize commitment through thick and thin. Explore how couples can prioritize long-term partnership over momentary challenges, highlighting the significance of patience, sacrifice, and enduring love.Traditional Gender Roles vs. Modern Adaptations: Discuss how traditional gender roles within marriage, such as breadwinner and homemaker dynamics, have evolved. Address how couples can balance tradition with modern expectations and redefine roles in a way that works for their ...
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    1 h y 14 m
  • The Power of Balance: Exploring Entrepreneurship, Fatherhood, and Mental Health with Hakim Cunningham, MPP

    The Power of Balance: Exploring Entrepreneurship, Fatherhood, and Mental Health with Hakim Cunningham, MPP
    Oct 3 2024

    This Week on @conversations_withcoachla: A Deep Dive into Entrepreneurship, Fatherhood & Mental Health with Hakim Cunningham, MPP

    Hakim Cunningham returns to the Virtual Couch with host @therapist_coachla to explore entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the powerful impact of his new documentary. Tune in for a meaningful conversation on personal growth, business success, and emotional resilience.

    Catch it live on @urbanheat981fm or download the @iheartradio app.
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Breaking the Filter: Exploring Confirmation Bias and the Duality of Reality with Coach LA

    Breaking the Filter: Exploring Confirmation Bias and the Duality of Reality with Coach LA
    Sep 26 2024

    Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on Confirmation Bias and the Duality of Reality with host, psychotherapist, Coach LA 🌐✨

    🔍 Ever wonder how your beliefs shape the way you see the world? 🧠 Does your mind filter out facts that don't fit your narrative? 🤔 Are we all living in our own version of reality?

    Join me as we dive deep into how confirmation bias affects our decisions, relationships, and mental wellness. We'll explore:

    • The psychological and emotional impact of confronting contradicting truths
    • How personal biases create different realities for each of us
    • Strategies to recognize and overcome these biases, unlocking personal growth and empathy

    Don't miss this chance to reflect on your own perceptions and challenge the way you see the world!

    🗣️ Let's rethink, relearn, and grow together. 📻 Tune in on Urban Heat 98.1FM or iHeartRadio LIVE Sundays 10pm!

    #ConversationsWithCoachLA #ConfirmationBias #MentalHealth #DualityOfReality #OpenMindedness
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Mastering Event Magic: Wins, Woes, and Collaboration with Ladonna Hampton

    Mastering Event Magic: Wins, Woes, and Collaboration with Ladonna Hampton
    Sep 19 2024

    This week on Conversations with Coach LA, CEO of The Posh Events Group, Ladonna Hampton joins host Coach LA on the virtual couch to discuss collaboration woes and wins.

    Don't miss this conversation.

    Step into my virtual office on Conversations with Coach LA, where real people have candid discussions about LIFE. Listen as guests share how they own their stuff & set boundaries to fix their lives! Chime in on our interactive chat for engaging discussions—share your experiences, relationship issues, and daily stressors on the live stream, and get feedback & give advice. Join me on Sundays from 10-11 pm on UrbanHeat 98.1fm for insightful conversations. Call in, tune in, or listen! Follow UrbanHeat981FM and download the iHeartRadio app. Subscribe at www.iamcoachla.com for updates.
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Setting Realistic Goals for Your Success

    Setting Realistic Goals for Your Success
    Sep 12 2024

    🚨 **Welcome to Conversations with Coach LA!** 🚨

    Press play to hear this inspiring episode featuring **Hakim Cunningham**! With over a decade of experience serving Boston’s communities of color, Hakim has been a driving force in workforce development, leadership, and reintegration support for returning citizens. From launching the Roxbury Green Power cooperative to providing CORI services and creating internship opportunities, Hakim’s impact is undeniable.

    Host Therapist Coach LA dives deep into his **"Setting Realistic Goals for Your Success"** workshop, where Hakim shares actionable strategies for achieving your personal and professional aspirations. Don’t miss out!

    Tune weekly Live 📅 Sundays 10 PM EST📻 Urban Heat 98.1FM📱 iHeartRadio

    More about this episode's guest:

    Since 2007 Hakim Cunningham has been working in Boston’s communities of color providing unparalleled community services to its most vulnerable populations. He was a community organizer working with the Boston Workers Alliance until 2012 and a campaign coordinator for the Boston Jobs Coalition until 2014. Hakim gained his knowledge and experience as an office manager and membership coordinator working out of his 411 Blue Hill Ave office.

    This is where he created a worker center in 2009 that helped over 3600 individuals over 5 years. He provided CORI services, workforce development, activist training and community leadership. He developed a high school and college intern program that helped give on the ground know how to over 20 high school and college interns. Hakim was instrumental in the startup of a waste vegetable oil collection cooperative called Roxbury Green Power in 2008.

    Hakim has worked with the Department of Corrections Boston Pre- Release Center to help returning citizens have a safe place to reintegrate back into society. He has helped numerous returning citizens apply for jobs and look for permanent housing during their transition from behind the wall. Over the past decade Hakim has taught workshops on time management, realistic goal setting, public speaking and effective communication, building social capital, skill building, and leadership.

    A humble man from a very modest beginning, a product of an immigrant father and a mother from the quiet country town of Yalaha, Florida. Hakim is a lifelong Boston resident and a Boston Public School graduate; he holds a degree in Social Science from Roxbury Community College and a degree in Entrepreneurship from Suffolk University: Sawyer Business School. He has recently graduated with a Master’s in Public Policy from Tufts University Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning.
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  • Alopecia Awareness: Inspiration, Advocacy, and Community Impact

    Alopecia Awareness: Inspiration, Advocacy, and Community Impact
    Sep 5 2024

    Wow !!! This is the 100th Episode of Conversations with Coach LA !!

    We welcome Carla Smith, the visionary CEO & Founder of Massachusetts' first inspirational hat store and a certified life coach with a passion for community building and mentoring entrepreneurs. 🧢✨

    We’ll also be joined by Wonder Hollingsworth, a dedicated paralegal, and Group Leader for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation in Boston, who is raising awareness and support for Alopecia while championing mental health and sickle cell awareness.

    These two powerhouses are organizing a significant Alopecia Awareness event on September 15th and have been instrumental in fostering a supportive community for those impacted by this condition.

    Don’t miss this empowering conversation about entrepreneurship, community impact, and health advocacy! 💼💙

    More about this episode's guests:

    Carla Smith is the CEO & Founder of the first and only inspirational hat store in Massachusetts. She is a certified life coach and business mentor, with extensive experience in grant reviewing, marketing, and branding. Carla is an EFORALL Roxbury Business Accelerator Alumni Entrepreneur and an EFORALL SouthCoast Mentor. She has volunteered extensively in her community, won the 2007 Model Citizen Award, and co-owns JayCee Business Group. Her specialties include building community partnerships in youth and family development, leadership, group facilitation, marketing, communication, and data collection. Follow @Reesiemarveloushats

    Wonder Hollingsworth is a paralegal and the Group Leader of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) in Boston, MA. Wonder is dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by Alopecia. They are organizing a significant Alopecia Awareness event on September 15th and have been instrumental in fostering a supportive community for those impacted by this condition. In addition to her work with Alopecia, Wonder plans the annual Stop the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness event and the annual Sickle Cell Gala, showcasing their commitment to addressing various health issues and supporting the well-being of their community. Follow @wonder.hollingsworth

    RSVP now and spread the word!

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  • Transforming Lives: A Conversation on Learned Behaviors and the Power of Change with Coach Henson

    Transforming Lives: A Conversation on Learned Behaviors and the Power of Change with Coach Henson
    Aug 29 2024

    Join us on the virtual couch for a powerful conversation with Coach Henson! 🎙️ Dive into the transformative world of learned behaviors and discover the incredible power of change. Coach Henson, a dynamic podcast host, life coach, and community influencer, will be sharing insights that can inspire and empower you to take charge of your life.

    Don't miss it! #CoachHenson #ConversationsWithCoachLA #UrbanHeat98FM #Empowerment #LifeCoaching
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Cooking with Purpose with Chef Shonda Little

    Cooking with Purpose with Chef Shonda Little
    Aug 22 2024

    The next guest on Conversations with Coach LA is Shonda Little—a Soul Food Chef with a heart for community advocacy. From hosting annual events for Mental Health and Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness to donating 100% of the proceeds, Shonda embodies the spirit of giving back. Tune in as we explore 'Cooking with Purpose: The Intersection of Food and Advocacy' and learn how this culinary enthusiast makes a difference, one dish at a time.

    Follow @shondalittle @southerntwist18

    Support her Sickle Cell Awareness Gala 9/28 Tickets on Eventbrite

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-sickle-cell-awareness-gala-tickets-995703073697

    #ConversationsWithCoachLA #SoulFoodWithPurpose #CommunityImpact #MentalHealthAwareness #SickleCellAwareness
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    1 h y 5 m