The Vault Expert | Black Feather Stories: Two Journeys, One Purpose

Awaken Hope PM Edition with Jennifer Jones on FollowingYour Dreams

The First African American Radio City Music Hall Rockette The First Kick. A Lasting Legacy. History In Every Step As the first Black Radio City Rockette, Jennifer made history with every high kick, beginning a fifteen-year professional dance career that spanned from the 1988 Super Bowl to the bright lights of Broadway. Today, that same discipline and grace fuel her mission as a celebrated author, entrepreneur, and health advocate. Jennifer Jones is a trailblazing professional dancer, author, actor, entrepreneur, and speaker whose career is defined by excellence and historical significance. Most notably, she made history as the first African American Radio City Rockette, breaking a long-standing color barrier in one of the world’s most iconic dance institutions. Her professional debut on the world stage at the 1988 Super Bowl in San Diego marked the beginning of a 15-year tenure (1987–2002) characterized by the precision, discipline, and resilience required of an elite performer. Beyond the Great Stage, Jennifer stands within a long, unbroken tradition of artists who transform performance into enduring legacy. From a Tony Award–winning Broadway production to the boardroom and public arena, she has carried the discipline, courage, and resilience of the stage into every space she enters. As an actor, entrepreneur, speaker, and brand partner, her work does more than tell stories—it reframes them, drawing on lived experience to illuminate leadership, representation, and endurance in ways that resonate long beyond the stage and offstage in everyday life. An accomplished author, Jennifer has chronicled her journey in her memoirs, On the Line and Becoming Spectacular, offering a powerful testament to what is possible when passion meets perseverance. Her story bridges the gap between the glamour of the spotlight and the reality of hard work, showing readers that dreams are built step by step, with courage and resilience. Today, she uses her influential platform as an inspiring advocate for health awareness, focusing on the life-saving importance of colorectal cancer prevention and early detection. Whether she is honoring her professional legacy through museum exhibits or empowering patients and their families to take charge of their health, Jennifer’s purpose is clear: to turn her experiences into a catalyst for change. Being “the first” was not the culmination of her journey, but the beginning of a larger mission—one that has allowed her to move from the iconic kickline to a trailblazing career dedicated to opening doors so that other Black dancers can proudly call themselves Radio City Rockettes. Beyond the stage, she is a steadfast colorectal cancer advocate, using her voice and her story to remind everyone that they can follow their innermost desires, overcome obstacles, and lead a life defined by purpose, possibility, and well-being. Website: https://theofficialjenniferjones.com [https://theofficialjenniferjones.com/]

Awaken Hope PM Edition with Jennifer Jones on FollowingYour Dreams

Meet Mihika Speaker on Burnout Prevention & Sustainable Leadership Founder of 1 Mighty Mama I am on a mission to help women prioritize themselves without guilt, navigate life's transitions with resilience, and create a life that feels fulfilling, not just manageable. My work is shaped by lived experience: * Navigating high expectations, * Professional pressure, caregiving roles, and * The internal belief that I had to do everything to be worthy of success. What I learned, and now teach, is this: You don’t need to become someone new. You need systems that support who you already are. Supporting Women Through Burnout, Growth, and Transformation Website: https://www.1mightymama.com [https://www.1mightymama.com/]

Saving America with Dr. David D. Schein
Week 26 • 2026

🎤 This Week’s Guests Peter Basica — The fight to reduce healthcare costs Chad Peace — Reforming California elections 🌍 IRAN — A DEAL OR A PAUSE? Trump pulls back just short of total victory as a fragile Iran arrangement raises questions about oil markets, the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s security, and whether unfinished conflicts create bigger dangers later. Visual tone: maps, oil routes, missiles, negotiations, dramatic geopolitical tension. 🚩 COMMUNISM IS STUPID AND DANGEROUS From New York to Seattle to national politics, Dr. Dave argues that promises of government expansion collide with economic reality. Themes include affordability, healthcare, rising costs, and whether failed historical ideas are being repackaged for modern voters. Visual tone: bold city skylines, economic contrast, ideological showdown. 🏛️ OBAMA LIBRARY — A BILLION‑DOLLAR FLOP? A presidential center opens under scrutiny over costs, design criticism, and controversy surrounding execution and public reception. Broader question: should presidential libraries continue in their current form?  🚨 TERROR PLOT ON THE WHITE HOUSE LAWN A planned attack involving drones and sniper positions was reportedly disrupted before a major public event. Dr. Dave explores security, law enforcement response, and what could have happened if authorities had failed. Visual tone: White House, drones, emergency response, high tension. 🇬🇧 UK REPORT — A SHOCKING FAILURE TO PROTECT CHILDREN A controversial UK report raises difficult questions about institutions, public safety, accountability, and whether leaders ignored warning signs for too long.  ⚡ AI DATA CENTERS — WHO WANTS AMERICA TO SLOW DOWN? As AI demand explodes, debate grows over power usage, infrastructure, local resistance, and whether foreign interests benefit when America delays expansion. Visual tone: glowing data centers,  🚗 SPECIAL INTEREST REPORT — LOVE ISLAND AT 100 MPH? A driver allegedly raced home at extreme speeds to catch reality television and ended up with criminal consequences instead. Fast, humorous close to the week with a reminder about road safety.  Follow Us drdavesavesamerica.com [https://studio.podcast.co/brushwood-media-network/saving-america/drdavesavesamerica.com] instagram.com/drdavesavesamerica facebook.com/DrDaveSavesAmerica linkedin.com/in/davidschein x.com/DrDaveSaves Saving America – Brushwood Media Network ❤️ Let’s Work Together Let’s consciously get along with our neighbors and reduce violence and discord in our wonderful country.

The Vault Expert | Black Feather Stories: Two Journeys, One Purpose

In this special live episode of The Vault Expert, Patti Katter introduces listeners to two members of The Black Feather Foundation whose paths to America were very different, yet whose commitment to service ultimately brought them together. Program Director Iqbal Najimi and Volunteer Coordinator Marc Loi join Patti for an introductory conversation about their backgrounds, family histories, and the experiences that shaped their lives. Marc shares a glimpse into his family's journey to the United States as a young child and reflects on the values of hard work, community, and service that have influenced his life. Iqbal discusses his journey from Afghanistan and the events surrounding the collapse of Afghanistan in 2021, sharing some of the challenges, transitions, and opportunities that ultimately led him to the United States and to his work serving others through The Black Feather Foundation. This episode serves as an introduction to both guests and their unique perspectives. While listeners will hear portions of their stories, this is only the beginning of the conversation. Iqbal and Marc will return as guests on future episodes of The Vault Expert, where they will share more of their personal journeys and offer deeper discussions on leadership, service, veterans' issues, community engagement, immigration experiences, resilience, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Their stories began worlds apart, but their commitment to helping others has brought them together through a shared mission of service. For more information about The Black Feather Foundation, visit: www.theblackfeatherfoundation.org [http://www.theblackfeatherfoundation.org/]

Finished Your Book Now What? | Your Biz Needs a Book with Emily Hitchcock

Finally, you've finished writing your book. Fabulous. Sadly, writing The End isn't actually the finish line it appears - it's just the start of getting it published. Sorry about that.  Emily Hitchcock - publishing expert + CEO of Columbus Publishing Lab + Boyle & Dalton - is back to guide us through what actually happens between a finished draft and a proper, professional book. We cover the three types of editing you need (+ why the order matters so much), why "everyone" is the worst possible answer to who your book is for + what a realistic budget looks like. Look for more in the Your Biz Needs a Book strand. Emily's Websites: ColumbusPublishingLab.com [https://columbuspublishinglab.com/] +  BoyleAndDalton.com [https://www.boyleanddalton.com/]  Emily's Website + Secret Page - Made Just for Us:: columbuspublishinglab.com/liz [https://columbuspublishinglab.com/liz] ==== If you’d like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients [https://www.lizscully.com/endlessClients] ==== And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading [http://lizscully.com/reading] to get your book list