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  • Beauty in the Broken
    Nov 8 2025

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    Brenda Fraser is a mosaic artist using vintage jewelry to create stunning wall art.

    As a mixed media artist, Brenda Fraser has received many awards including “People’s Choice Award” for Steampunk Summer” at Soulard Art Gallery in St Louis; “Best in Mixed Media Category” from St. Peters Cultural Arts Center, and won a “People’s Choice” award in Lakewood, Colorado. She is 2025 Fellow with Artists Inc and earned a prestigious spot with the 2025-2026 “Emerging Artists and Entrepreneurship Program” with the St. Louis Art Fair. She is a member of the Best of Missouri Hands. She also was accepted into a juried shows at the Quincy Art Center (Illinois), the Hermann Art Walk, the Green Door Art Gallery in Webster Groves, Wentzville Recreation Center, Artisans in the Loop, Edwardsville Arts Center, Wentzville at Crossroads Arts Council and at Framations in St. Charles.
    She is one of the featured artists at the Missouri History Museum’s “Sold on St. Louis” gift shop.

    In 1996, while living and working in fundraising on the East Coast, she and her mother were driving and had a car crash. Only Brenda survived.

    Brenda was told that her life was a miracle. A private session provided some profound understanding.

    Brenda made a list of the qualities of the partner she desired, and she showed up. Brenda moved to Missouri in Oct 2004 and started attending CSL St. Louis earlier that summer.

    Thru CSL, she learned of a Hindu guru (Dr. Pillai) who taught Wayne Dyer the "ah" meditation, and from that workshop, big shifts occurred. Instead of buying a set of Mala Beads from Dr. Pillai, she learned and created her first set of Mala beads. Her partner, Patrice repaired Brenda's mother's broken rosary (broke during the car crash of 1996), and they ultimately started making jewelry in 2005 and selling it. They sold their jewelry for 15 years until Covid hit.

    In 2013-14, she raised the funds and made plans to travel to Ghana to work with women who are jewelry makers, using beads made from recycled glass. The experience was profound in many ways. She mentored and inspired the women to further their education, and to leave the impoverished village to move to the capital city where the work paid more. One woman took her advice, Regina went to school and moved to the capitol. Brenda has her mentor for 11 years and occasionally sends her funds.

    Brenda's work in fundraising and in art has been a supportive energy for healing others, promoting good causes and healing for herself.

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    31 mins
  • The Sacred Shift
    Nov 21 2024

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    Dr. Reginald Walter Howard is the Founder and Spiritual Director of Truth and Transformation Ministries, Inc. Dr. Howard is a graduate of both Georgia State University and Clark Atlanta University. He has earned degrees in the following areas: a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, a Master of Arts in African American Studies with a Specialization in Organizational Development and a Doctor of Philosophy in Transpersonal Psychology. He completed his ministerial training under the leadership and mentorship of Reverend Ricardo A. Rivers, the Founder of RARE Ministries.


    Dr. Howard is the author of two books: The Transformative Truth: 7 Steps for Spiritual Transformation: Reggie Howard: 9780982288665: Amazon.com: Books and The Transformative Truth: The Soul's Sacred Shift - Reggie Howard - Google Books. Both of Dr. Howard's publications provide the reader essential tools that shift negative mental patterns into permanent positive behavioral patterns that facilitate spiritual growth, personal development and overall wellness. Dr. Howard teaches the "Psychology of Spiritual Transformation." Thus, he has successfully merged the worlds of both psychology and spirituality into all aspects of his ministry, written publications and counseling practice.


    According to Dr. Howard, mental health and spirituality are not mutually exclusive. Rather, he advocates mental health is the key to developing a positive self-image and the most effective route toward reaching one's Spiritual Potential.



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    36 mins
  • Divine Design
    Sep 16 2024

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    Kenzie Leon Perry, the Creative Director at Ze Haus Design Studio, curates unique and personalized designs that transform spaces into expressions of individuality and soul. His work as a licensed interior designer spans hospitality, commercial, and residential spaces, but his passion extends beyond the physical environment. As a visual artist and product designer, Kenzie crafts distinctive wallpaper and fabric collections, all deeply influenced by his love of nature and the lush tropical landscapes that surround his Miami, Florida roots. Mr. Perry's design philosophy, Tropic Art Nuvo, blends vibrant colors, prints, and patterns, liberating spaces from monotony and infusing them with depth and character.

    Kenzie's journey is not just one of design; it's one of spiritual discovery. Raised in a traditional missionary Baptist church founded by Bahamian migrants in Opa Locka, Florida, his early life was steeped in faith. Singing, acting, and design became his avenues of expression as he learned about the word of God. Kenzie initially went to school for gospel music, but later changed majors to focus on interior design, completing a degree that his mother had once pursued but left behind after giving birth to him.

    Kenzi 's spiritual journey led him away from traditional ministries and toward a deeper, more personal exploration of his faith. It wasn't until 2003, when a friend introduced him to Unity on the Bay, that he found a spiritual home that resonated with his true self. Though he hesitated at first, he eventually embraced Unity's teachings, and by 2011, he became an official member. This community helped him heal from past traumas and reignited his passion for music, leading him to join the music ministry and begin writing and recording his own songs. His favorite spiritual practices include walking, mirror work, yoga, and painting, all of which help him connect with his inner self and the world around him.

    In addition to his design and spiritual endeavors, Kenzie is deeply committed to education and diversity in the design industry. He is the illustrator for the Design Your World book (published in 2022) and has been the facilitator for this program for three consecutive years. This education pathway program is driven by the mission to build equity and diversity in the design industry, providing high school students with exposure to the possibilities of a career in design. By advocating for the value of design, their members and the industry give agency and access to underrepresented people through the built environment and the power of place, while sharing what careers are available and possible in the industry.

    Today, Kenzie's elife is a blend of creative and spiritual pursuits. He is writing a book titled *Affirmative Reading for the Present Day at-hand*, a compilation of personal and affirmative journey writings aimed at cultivating a healthy mindset. He continues to design residential and commercial spaces through Ze Haus Design Studio, while teaching and raising scholarships at Florida International University. His journey is one of continuous exploration—of spirit, of design, and of self—guided by a deep sense of oneness and the belief that our true selves are waiting to be awakened.

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    26 mins
  • Master Practitioner
    Jul 29 2024

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    Eisha Mason has practiced as a licensed practitioner and spiritual therapist of more than 35 years. She is a “master practitioner” of New Thought/Ageless Wisdom, teacher of practitioner studies at the Agape International Spiritual Center and co-founder of CommonUnity, Agape's community service ministries. As a teacher, executive coach, activist and published author, she focuses on the intersections of spirituality, nonviolence, social justice and the “soul work of social change.”

    Eisha founded The Center for the Advancement of Nonviolence after directing the first Season for Nonviolence campaign in Los Angeles in 1998. She co-founded Soulforce Trainings, Acts of Power: The Liberation of the African American Soul training, and Community Healing Forum which assists affected communities in responding to loss and trauma.

    For 9 years, Eisha hosted The Morning Review and later, The Way Forward radio programs on KPFK (90.7FM) radio. She is a contributor to the books, How to Stop the Next War Now and Together We Are One: Honoring Our Diversity and Celebrating Our Connection. She is also co-author of 64 Ways to Practice Nonviolence Curriculum and Resource Guide. Red Door, her first book of poetry, was published in February, 2023.

    During the U.S. War on Terror and while serving as an Associate Regional Director of the U.S. Southwest Region of the American Friends Service Committee, she spearheaded the campaign to pass a resolution in the California Legislature that would challenge the license of any California medical personnel participating in U.S. torture It was the only successful legislative initiative in the country during the War on Terror..

    Now retired from AFSC, Eisha is busy as a spiritual therapist and executive coach. She continues to write, teach, and facilitate for social justice organizations.

    Eisha Mason is the recipient of the New Thought Walden Award for Social and Environmental Justice (2021) and the the Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace’s Courageous Peacemaker Award (2013).
    Her teachers: Rev. Homer Johnson, Michael Beckwith and Nirvana Gayle, Dr. Dan Morgan, Rev. James Lawson, the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, Ron and Mary Hulnick of the University of Santa Monica.

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    39 mins
  • The Clues of Our Quest
    Jul 23 2024

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    Bishop Jack, as he is affectionately called, is a native of Tennessee and the founder of Blessing Hands USA, Inc. (Blessing Hands USA – Building Bridges Around The World), a non-profit humanitarian organization established to revive, restructure, and revitalize communities. He presently serves as Executive Bishop of Hillside International Truth Center in Atlanta (Bishop Dr. Jack L. Bomar - Hillside International Truth Center), Georgia and Lead Pastor at UNITED Church in Beaufort, South Carolina

    He has committed his life to ministry, beginning at Williams Grove Missionary Baptist Church (Camden, TN) where, by age 12, he was the official church musician, the Sunday School Assistant Superintendent, and adjutant to the pastor and his family. After fellowship with various movements within Christianity including the C.M.E. Church and the Church of God in Christ, at the age of 23, Bishop Jack was introduced to New Thought teachings. Since that time, he has presided over, revived, revitalized, repositioned ministries throughout the nation and beyond. Bishop Jack has served as Senior Minister for various New Thought communities in states including Hawaii, New York, Tennessee, California, Illinois, and Georgia; and as International Guest Minister in Australia and U.S. Virgin Islands.

    Bishop Jack received his Doctor of Ministry degree with a concentration in Parish Revitalization & Building the Beloved Community from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Chicago Theological Seminary; the Bachelor of Arts degree from Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee; a ministerial ordination from the Barbara King School of Ministry in Atlanta, Georgia; and the ecclesiastical ministerial endorsement from the United Church of Religious Science, now known as Centers for Spiritual Living. He was inducted into the Morehouse College, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers in 2008 and was consecrated as Bishop on September 23, 2018, becoming the second New Thought minister to be consecrated to the Episcopal Office of Bishop.

    His desire is to serve as a conduit that fosters a greater sense of self-awareness, spiritual enlightenment, and God-consciousness with the communities in which he serves. His hope is to encourage people of diverse backgrounds to transcend differences, bridge communication, and build a coalition that leads to the achievement of a common purpose, a unified and loving community.



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    36 mins
  • Mindful
    Jul 18 2024

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    Meico Whitlock is a workplace well-being strategist who helps mission-driven professionals prioritize their well-being so they can elevate their well-doing. During his previous career in the tech, nonprofit, and government sectors, he experienced more than his fair share of burnout and overwhelm in the name of making a difference. As a recovering workaholic, he uses what he’s learned to help changemakers make an impact without self-sacrifice.

    He is the author of the Amazon-bestseller How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back: A Practical Guide for Taking Care of Yourself While Changing The World and The Intention Planner: A Daily Planner & Structured Accountability System for Changemakers, and a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher.

    He partners with mission-driven professionals to create strategies and deliver programs that scale impact while sustaining the right balance between life, work, and technology in today’s changing world.

    He has worked with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Cigna, and Greenpeace, and has been a featured speaker on ABC News, Fox 5, and Radio One. He’s also a former triathlete, loves salsa dancing, and makes the world’s best vegan chili! :-)

    He holds an M.S. in Information Science from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from Morehouse College.

    Meico’s mission is to provide practical well-being strategy consulting and program implementation to increase the well-being of changemakers so they can sustainably increase their well-doing in creating a better world for all of us.

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    26 mins
  • Advancement
    Jul 13 2024

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    Rev. Saba has been a been a student of spirituality, metaphysics and the New Thought teachings for his entire adult life. He began his formal studies in 1975 at the Brooklyn Truth Center, under the leadership of Rev. Don Nedd. While there, he served on the Board of Trustees, was the church administrator and sponsor for the youth group and the Young Adults for Better Living.

    He studied at the Johnnie Colemon Institute and was ordained by Rev. Johnnie Colemon in 1986. Since then, he has served in several ministerial positions and on a number of Boards, including the Universal Foundation for Better Living Board, where he served for 20 years.

    In 2010, Rev. Saba was called to be the minister/spiritual leader of Unity of Huntington, on Long Island, NY. This is a diverse and dynamic ministry that is a member of Unity Worldwide Ministries. Rev. Saba is currently the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Unity Worldwide Ministries Eastern Region. He is also a Founding Member and President of the People of African Descent New Thought Group, Inc. Rev. Saba has written articles for various Unity publications, including the recent booklet, “Turn On the Light – The Timeless Wisdom of Eric Butterworth.”

    In addition, Rev. Saba is active in his community and is the President of the Central Long Island NAACP, as well as the Treasurer of Hollywood Lodge #92 PHA, F. & A.M.

    Rev. Saba graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. He receives loving support in the ministry and in life from his wife, Cheryl, a psychotherapist.

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    40 mins
  • No Harm
    Jul 9 2024

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    Spencer A. Murray is the Founder and Executive Director of NO HARM, National Organization for Healing and Redefining Manhood. He is a speaker, writer, minister, and conflict transformation practitioner who specializes in working with men and boys as it relates to unhealthy ideas of masculinity, and how these ideas contribute to violence towards self, women, and the community.

    He is a former educator with Detroit Public Schools where he taught at Paul Robeson Academy, an African-Centered School, and the Academy of the Americas, a Dual Language Immersion School. He holds a Master of Arts in teaching from Wayne State University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from New York Theological Seminary, where his focus of study was Conflict Transformation. His doctoral work focused on the systemic influence of patriarchy in religion, and its tendency to oppress and perpetrate violence towards women. Based on his dissertation, Spencer published his first book, Conspiracy of Silence: Religious and Patriarchal Roots of Violence Towards Women.

    He is currently a Violence Prevention Consultant, as well as a Certified Family Violence Intervention Practitioner in the state of Georgia, where he intervenes with men to disrupt abusive behaviors. As a skilled facilitator, Spencer encourages accountability while inviting men to transform their thinking about themselves, women, and manhood. In addition to his harm reduction work, he is also an Adjunct Professor in Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, where he teaches the introductory course, Skills in Conflict Transformation. As a Restorative Justice Consultant with the Georgia Justice Project, Spencer creates spaces for healing, restoration, and an awareness of our shared humanity.

    In this episode, Spencer shares a poem about his near suicide and the choices he made as part of his transformation.

    His years of experience working with men and boys, as well as his own journey to free himself from the prison of toxic masculinity, drives his passion to lead men to a deeper understanding of themselves - an understanding characterized by a reverence for the feminine aspect of creation. Spencer is convinced that a man who has true knowledge of self, will strive do no harm.

    Spencer lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife, Erica Parks Murray.

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    39 mins