Voices of the Village Podcast

Voices of The Village Podcast featuring Janean Armstrong- Sis, get Your Purse In Order

Janiean Armstrong, an award-winning author and financial educator, discusses the importance of financial literacy, particularly for African American women. She highlights the lack of financial education in schools and the historical barriers women faced in accessing loans. Armstrong emphasizes the need for a financial plan and vision, advocating for regular financial date nights and emergency savings. She suggests starting with small savings, such as cutting back on daily expenses like coffee, to build a financial cushion. Armstrong's book aims to guide women from financial chaos to confidence and freedom, stressing the importance of being prepared for life's unexpected events.

Voices of the Village Podcast featuring De'Ambreus Christian- Protecting Our Elders In A Modern Digital World

De'Ambreus Christian, founder of Wise Path Integrity Consulting, discusses her mission to protect elders from scams and fraud. With 20 years in healthcare and a transition to banking, she noticed the vulnerability of seniors to financial abuse. Dee highlights that elders are often targeted due to their lack of familiarity with modern technology and the absence of family members to guide them. She shares statistics indicating that scams are prevalent among all age groups but disproportionately affect elders. Dee advises seniors to be cautious, especially against calls claiming to be from their bank, and to verify the authenticity of such calls by using the bank's official number.

Voices of The Village Podcast featuring Demetra Love Daniels- Women on a Mission: How Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Is Transforming Communities in Henry County

The conversation features a discussion about the Henry County Delta Sigma Theta Alumni Chapter's community initiatives. The chapter, founded in 2004, focuses on social action, scholarship, and service. They have expanded their reach to include Locust Grove and Hampton. Notable programs include a job fair for young men and ex-offenders, rebranded as "Built for Success," and the "Real Boys Are Readers" program, which encourages middle school boys to read and includes a keynote speaker, Hill Harper. The chapter also hosts a Junior Shark Tank event for young entrepreneurs, offering over $4,500 in awards. They partner with various local leaders and organizations to support these programs.

Voices of the Village Podcast featuring Attorney Janice Alfred of South Atlanta Family Law Firm

The conversation revolves around the complexities of family law in Georgia, particularly regarding paternity and child custody. Janice Alford, an attorney specializing in family law, explains that a father can legitimize his child by marrying the mother or through a legal process called legitimation, which can also grant visitation rights, custody, and child support. She emphasizes the importance of DNA testing to ensure paternity and the non-refundable nature of child support payments. Alford shares her passion for advocating for children and protecting their rights, highlighting the challenges men face in establishing legal rights to their children. The discussion also touches on the role of police in custody disputes and the importance of legal action in family court.

Voices of The Village Podcast featuring Shelia Edwards for Georgia Public Service Commission: Putting Power Back in the Hands of the People

Sheila Edwards, a candidate for Georgia's Public Service Commission, discussed the commission's failure to regulate Georgia Power effectively, leading to frequent rate increases. Edwards highlighted the monopolistic nature of Georgia Power, which manipulates rates and profits significantly, impacting vulnerable communities. She emphasized the need for affordable utilities and proposed collaborating with Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard to address rate increases and support marginalized communities. Edwards advocated for expanding solar energy programs and criticized the commission's decisions, such as taking land from a black family in Sparta for a private railroad. She urged voters to participate in the upcoming elections.