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Episode 128: Raej's Road to Wizdom - Empowering Women 50+ to Win in Life's Next Chapter

In this powerful and insightful episode, I sit down with my good friend Renee’ A. “RaeJ” Johnson, a true force in media, advocacy, and now—life coaching. We first met in St. Louis, and now, she’s taking her wisdom and experience to the next level, guiding women 50 and older through life’s transitions. From navigating career shifts to embracing new beginnings, RaeJ is empowering women to own their stories and step into their next chapter with confidence. We also dive deep into her radio and television career, the journey of launching T.O.K.O.V.L. Radio, and the exciting launch of her new podcast, Wizdom to Win Podcast—a platform where she shares gems to help others thrive. Trust me, she drops so many jewels in this episode that you’ll want to take notes! ✨ Meet Our Guest: Renee’ A. “RaeJ” Johnson ✨ • Affiliate Marketer/Author • Radio/TV Personality/Producer/Director • Founder & CEO of T.O.K.O.V.L. Radio • Roku Channel Owner/Developer for Launch and The Flow Networks • Author/Celebrity Interviewer • Red Carpet Correspondent • Brand Ambassador for Africans From Royal Origins (A.F.R.O.) Clothing Line • Former University Educator with a Master’s Degree in Behavior Studies/Community Counseling and a BA in Psychology with a Minor in Science • Community Advocate for Domestic Violence Survivors and the Unhoused • United States Air Force Veteran 📌 Connect with RaeJ: 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CeZ4VzoRn/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1CeZ4VzoRn/?mibextid=wwXIfr] 👉 Wizdom to Win Podcast (YouTube): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCy2fN9GrBGJ1TdXyPL58rrQImcUANsc1&si=Lq98egIqCyQ4zhlb [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCy2fN9GrBGJ1TdXyPL58rrQImcUANsc1&si=Lq98egIqCyQ4zhlb] Explore Frenchaire's books, art, and collections at ⁠⁠⁠Linqapp.com/frenchaire⁠⁠ [https://linqapp.com/frenchaire]⁠⁠⁠⁠ NO WEBSITE RIGHT NOW CALL ME DIRECTLY FOR YOUR SIGNED COPIES, COMMISSIONS & ORIGINAL PAINTINGS.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/anewsyoucanusepodcast] ⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP OUR BOOKS & PAINTINGS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://melchizedekllc.wixsite.com/beandusllc/shop] ⁠⁠Gold Nuggets Communications Is Your Superpower⁠⁠ [https://amzn.to/3FceqKT] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Joy in the Journey Vol 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://authorfrenchaire.mystrikingly.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠he "Strategy" in Struggle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://melchizedekllc.wixsite.com/beandusllc/product-page/the-strategy-in-struggle-part-ii-of-mini-e-book-series-2] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://frenchyswonders.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ [⁠http://frenchyswonders.threadless.com/⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/frenchaireg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠https://linktr.ee/frenchaireg⁠] CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anewsyoucanusepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/anewsyoucanusepodcast] FOLLOW US ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/FrenchaireGardner/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/FrenchaireGardner/] SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, SHARE, AND COMMENT ON OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@anewsyoucanusepodcast?si=AA2WVCkfXnHQEgyB⁠⁠ [https://youtube.com/@anewsyoucanusepodcast?si=AA2WVCkfXnHQEgyB] Email MelchizedekLLC at gmail dot com to send music, leave suggestions or comments, or inquire about sponsoring or being a Guest on the podcast. LEAVE US A REVIEW & RATING WHEREVER YOU'RE TUNING INTO THE PODCAST. Support the Podcast by helping us continue future programming. Your support is critical. Send donations to help continue future programming:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon [https://patreon.com/frenchaire] ⁠⁠ [https://patreon.com/frenchaire]⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/frenchaire] - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://paypal.me/frenchaire] - Cash App: $beandusllc - Venmo: Frenchaire-Gardner AFFILIATE LINK TO SHOP LOCAL TEXAS BRAND BY TASHARA PARKER LOUD BEAUTY BRANDY LIPSTICKS ⁠⁠https://loudbeautybrand.com?bg_ref=KhLbFQkYMy [https://loudbeautybrand.com/?bg_ref=KhLbFQkYMy] ⁠⁠ [https://loudbeautybrand.com/?bg_ref=KhLbFQkYMy]AFFILIATE LINK FOR OMNIA RADIATION BALANCER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.omniaradiationbalancer.comE?p=B1dZwBsTD⁠⁠ [https://www.omniaradiationbalancer.comE?p=B1dZwBsTD]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠USE CODE BE FOR 10% OFF Commercial from Toni Taylor of Cary on the Ball Inc. Music by TaylorVon - Complexions of a Cancer https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/taylorvon/complexions-of-a-cancer/ [https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/taylorvon/complexions-of-a-cancer/] Tap in and get inspired! 🎧💎 Let’s keep the conversation going—what’s a major life transition you’ve conquered? Drop a comment! Thank you for tuning in to the 128th A News You Can Use Podcast episode. #AnewsYouCanUsePodcast #WizdomToWin #LifeTransitions #WomenEmpowerment #BlackExcellence #PodcastLife #newsyoucanuse #businessnews

Pearls-Clutchin’, Knee-Slappin’ Fun with A Fifth of Something!*

Hold onto your hats and clutch your pearls, because the 127th episode of A News You Can Use Podcast is coming in hot with high energy and no filters! Frenchaire Gardner welcomes the wild and wonderfully unpredictable crew from A Fifth of Something Cowboy Blue & Miles o.T. You think you know “candid”? Think again—this is a hilariously unhinged deep-dive into the unknown, where you’ll hear stories that make you laugh out loud and ask, "Did they really just say that?" From raucous laughs to out-of-nowhere wisdom, Cowboy Blue and Miles are here to share just enough knowledge on just about everything they only kinda know. Expect side-splitting moments, knee-slapping tales, and maybe a lesson or two along the way…if they don’t go totally off the rails. This episode is not just an interview; it’s an experience. Frenchaire gets right into the madness with these two as they share unforgettable tales and take podcast chaos to a whole new level. You won’t want to miss this! Get Ready to Tune In and Buckle Up 🎉 Like, Share, Subscribe, and Get Ready for the Laughs! Follow A Fifth of Something Here: - YouTube: Subscribe to A Fifth of Something https://dot.cards/afifthofsomething [⁠https://dot.cards/afifthofsomething ] - Instagram: @the4realfifth [https://www.instagram.com/the4realfifth] #afifthofsomething #therealfifth #afif #myboyblue #grandpasdaddy #milesot #cowboyblue #anewsyoucanusepodcast

Protecting Family & Finding Freedom: MyssGabrielle's Journey with Road 2 Freedom

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From Hoops to Higher Ed: Brenda J. Scott on Breaking Barriers and Empowering Youth

In this special live episode of A News You Can Use Podcast, we sit down with Brenda J. Scott at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX for our 125th episode. Brenda shares her powerful journey from growing up in the challenging neighborhood of Youngstown, Ohio, to becoming a first-generation college student. She talks about the impact basketball had on shaping her drive and discipline, and how those experiences guide her in her role at SMU. Brenda also introduces us to her business, BScott Visions, LLC, which focuses on helping youth and young professionals find their place in the world. Plus, don’t miss out on her inspiring children’s book, All I Need Is My Tablet, a fresh take on kids’ over-reliance on technology and the importance of family time. Order the book here: All I Need Is My Tablet (https://a.co/d/3lSozov [https://a.co/d/3lSozov]) Connect with Brenda on Brenda Scott (@bscott_330) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/bscott_330]Brenda Scott, M.S Ed | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-scott-m-s-ed-41519158/] (@BrendaScott330) / X [https://x.com/BrendaScott330] Tune in for this empowering conversation on finding success, passion, and purpose! On today's episode, I am rocking 2 Black brands: Loud Beauty Brand Stopping Traffic [https://loudbeautybrand.com/products/stopping-traffic] & The Woke Brand [https://www.officialwokebrand.com/] t-shirt. Explore Frenchaire's books, art, and collections at Linqapp.com/frenchaire [https://linqapp.com/frenchaire]⁠⁠⁠ and follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@anewsyoucanusepodcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/anewsyoucanusepodcast] https://www.facebook.com/FrenchaireGardner/⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/FrenchaireGardner/] ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oQTHAomfF1H7GBSBbHsyQ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oQTHAomfF1H7GBSBbHsyQ] CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@anewsyoucanusepodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/anewsyoucanusepodcast] SHOP OUR BOOKS & PAINTINGS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://melchizedekllc.wixsite.com/beandusllc/shop] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Joy in the Journey Vol 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://authorfrenchaire.mystrikingly.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠he "Strategy" in Struggle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://books2read.com/StrategyinStruggle] ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://frenchyswonders.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠http://frenchyswonders.threadless.com/⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/frenchaireg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠https://linktr.ee/frenchaireg⁠] Email MelchizedekLLC at gmail dot com to send music, leave suggestions or comments, or inquire about sponsoring or being a Guest on the podcast.Support the Podcast by helping us continue future programming. Your support is critical. Send donations to help continue future programming: - ⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠ [https://patreon.com/frenchaire] - ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/frenchaire] - ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠ [https://paypal.me/frenchaire] - Cash App: $beandusllc - Venmo: Frenchaire-Gardner AFFILIATE LINK FOR OMNIA RADIATION BALANCER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.omniaradiationbalancer.comE?p=B1dZwBsTD [https://www.omniaradiationbalancer.comE?p=B1dZwBsTD]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠USE CODE BE FOR 10% OFF Thank you for tuning in to the 125th A News You Can Use Podcast episode.

The Essence of A Woman by Karen Vaughn

Welcome to the 124th Episode of A News You Can Use Podcast with the Business Spotlight Karen Vaughn who discusses her journey to authoring her first book "The Essence of a Woman." Podcast intro beat by the host Frenchaire Gardner. Check out Karen Vaughn’s book K. N. Vaughn – The Essence Of A Woman (karenpatrice.com) [https://karenpatrice.com/] and follow her on Instagram @ kay_connect3 [https://instagram.com/ kay_connect3] Explore Frenchaire's books, art, and collections at [⁠⁠Linqapp.com/frenchaire⁠⁠ [https://linqapp.com/frenchaire]](https://linqapp.com/frenchaire) and follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠@anewsyoucanusepodcast⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/anewsyoucanusepodcast] (https://instagram.com/anewsyoucanusepodcast) Support the Podcast Email MelchizedekLLC at gmail dot com to send music, leave suggestions or comments, or inquire about sponsoring the podcast. Send donations to help continue future programming: - ⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠ [https://patreon.com/frenchaire] https://patreon.com/frenchaire - ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/frenchaire] (https://buymeacoffee.com/frenchaire) - ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠ [https://paypal.me/frenchaire] (https://paypal.me/frenchaire) - Cash App: $beandusllc - Venmo: Frenchaire-Gardner AFFILIATE LINK FOR OMNIA RADIATION BALANCER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.omniaradiationbalancer.comE?p=B1dZwBsTD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.omniaradiationbalancer.comE?p=B1dZwBsTD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ]USE CODE BE FOR 10% OFF Thank you for tuning in to the 124th A News You Can Use Podcast episode.