Join us for the Christmas Edition of the podcast, featuring the reigning Miss Michigan, CEO & Global Advocate Ms. Dez Durden. She is our special guest on this week's podcast. In addition, to having an amazing interview with this tremendously gifted, and talented young woman, she's also a Behavioral Therapist who specializes in Mental Health. And, we were able to talk about, not just her journey as the reigning Ms. Michigan 2025, but also share her expertise on Health & Wellness. She shared some important tips on what are some of the signs that someone is on the verge of a mental health crisis. Tips that we should know to help our loved ones or people we know who might be experiencing mental illness especially during this time of year. Ms. Dez also shared some amazing news about her plans for next year that its so BIG, that you will have to listen to podcast to find out, because we don't plan to spill the beans here.

PLUS, we've got a dynamic Thought of the Week centered around the true meaning of this holiday season. And, no it's not about candy canes, or mistle toe, it's not about Santa Clause or Rudolph, but's about the birthday of the greatest man that ever lived, and changed the trajectory of the world at the same time. He lived a life of humility and obscurity, but gave a gift of life that keeps on giving, and His name is Jesus Christ.

We've got a great guest, and an even greater Thought of the Week, with some BIG news smacked dab in between. So, what more reason do you need to listen to this week's Christmas Edition of the show? Enough said!

And, so from all of us to all of you, Merry Christmas from the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show

In this week's edition of the podcast, we sit down with Award Winning Filmmaker and Entrepreneur Anthony Green to discuss his newest project, the documentary chronicling the COVID crisis that shook up the world. "The Memo" is the name of Anthony's Green's latest film project that's already won awards, and is steady gaining momentum. We were able to view this powerful documentary during it's red carpet premiere back in the fall of this year.

During, this week's interview Anthony take's us behind the scenes and shares with us his filmmaking process, from storyboarding to capturing film, interviewing people and more. We cover not just the COVID crisis, but also the horrific rise of Police Brutality in the Black Community and the death of George Floyd. This is definitely an interview you don't want to miss.

PLUS, we switch it up this week, and instead of our Thought of the Week, we pay homage to the Man, the Myth & the Legend, DJ Sean Blu. He's a friend of the show, and we are a huge fan of his and we share an excerpt of his latest mix on this week's edition of the podcast.

Needless to say, this week's podcast is definitely appointment listening. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

We are back for an empowering Thanksgiving Edition of the podcast, where my special guest is Author, Executive, Thought Leader and Influencer, Vance Jackson. Vance is an accomplished Author, with 8 books that cover everything from leadership to marriage. His latest book is entitled, L.E.G.A.C.Y. God Honors The Heart.

He is also a Corporate Leader, negotiating grant funding for non-profits; engaging stakeholders from around the country and the world. Vance has been blessed to combine his background in government, philanthropy, banking, and finance to serve as an Executive Board Member and Global Board Member for several organizations. He has worked with and advised executives, political figures, ministries, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits in leadership development, financial literacy, and other programming capacities. In this week's episode, Vance shares with us how God has blessed both in business and in ministry. This is definitely an interview you don't want to miss.

In addition, we have a powerful Thought of the Week, that is simply entitled, "Thank You." In the spirit of Thanksgiving, while we are thanking God for His manifold blessing, thanking family their continued support and commitment, and friends for their undying friendship. There is another group that deserves your thanks as well, and we talk specifically about this particular group in this week's Thought that you definitely need to hear.

Needless to say, this is another powerful episode that is appointment listening. So, while you are enjoying this Thanksgiving Holiday with family, friends and loved ones, we hope you take a few minutes to listen to this week's episode, because we know it's going to bless you.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours and May God Continue to Bless You!