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!

We are extremely excited about first guest, after our extended break, its none other than WWJ News Radio 950's own Journalist and TV Report, Darrilyn Horne. She is an accomplished and experienced Journalist and TV Reporter, who has been immersed in the field of Journalism every since the tender age of 16yrs old. She brings a wealth of experience to the field, and has worked her way into a full time spot as a Journalist and Report for WWJ News Radio 950.

In our interview we talk about not just her background in journalism, but also our chance meeting back in March, as well as we touch on some local politics, Women's Empowerment and a lot more. She is an emerging voice in the City of Detroit, and we are happy to welcome as a new friend of the show. This is definitely an interview you don't want to miss.

PLUS, we've got another dynamic Thought of the Week for you entitled, "God Is God." It's a simple, but yet very profound perspective on a reality of God's goodness that cannot be seen by everybody, and yet everyone has experienced it at one time or another, whether they recognized it or not. Needless to say, this is a definitely appointment listening, so you need to unplug to plug in to the latest edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show.

Let's Go!

In 1995, after a short hiatus from the Chicago Bulls to play baseball, Michael Jordan made his triumphant return to the game with just two words, "I'm Back!" And, in this same fashion we are returning to this familiar platform after a few months of transition to utter a similar phrase, "We Are Back!" Of course, your are probably wondering where we've been over the past few months, our last podcast episode was the last week in February of this year. In this episode, we felt it was necessary to bring our listeners up to speed on what's been going on, where we've been and what's next for the podcast. I can assure that we are back and intend on continuing with this God-given platform that has been a blessing to so many for over eight years.

Let me thank all of you for your prayers and support of the show over these past eight years. Your listenership as well as your prayers are greatly appreciated. And to those who have given us a word of encouragement over the years to continue, we thank you, and we hope that our return will brighten not just your day, but your week. Tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a friend, that the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show is back on the air, and we are looking forward to what God has in store. So, sit back, relax, grab a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage, and tune in to this week's episode, as we endeavor to inspire you, uplift and empower you to be the best version of yourself that you can be. Let's do it together!

This is an exclusive episode that we are adding a special disclaimer "FOR LEADERS ONLY" to forewarn listeners that what you are about to hear is specifically designed to take you to the next level in ministry, business, industry, career, and life. And, if you satisfied where you are then this is not the episode for you. If you are content living beneath your privilege, then this is not the episode for you.

But, if you are ready to go to the next level, if you are ready to expand your paradigm, if you are ready to live out your God-given purpose then you need to listen intently and internalize everything you hear.

Dr. Anthony Shannon is a Pastor, Prophet, Speaker & Conference Host, with over 30 yrs of experience cultivating and developing leaders across a broad spectrum. And, we are excited to have him as our guest on this week's podcast. In this episode he talks about his recent conference "Leaders Live Generously Summit" and discuss the purpose and its outcomes. This is definitely an interview you don't want to miss!

PLUS, we have a dynamic Thought of the Week entitled, "I'm Over It," which is completely different perspective on a phrase that is often used to expressed defeat, dejection and surrender. If you want to know how to truly be an overcomer, this is a word especially designed for you!

Needless to say, this a power-packed episode, filled with golden nuggets of wisdom and knowledge with value beyond measure. We hope that you will take time this week to listen and share this episode everyone that you know. LIKE. SHARE & SUBSCRIBE.

We are back in the last week of February as we continue our celebration of Black History Month & Entrepreneurship, we share with you an interview with the CEO of Buffalo Brothers Collection; Ricardo Solomon Jr. A Detroit Native, who loves Fashion, & Entertainment and has found a way to combine the two. In this week's interview with Ricardo Solomon, he shares with us the story behind his brand, what inspired it, and what fans of his can look forward to in 2025. This is definitely an interview you don't want to miss!

PLUS, we hare a powerful Thought of the Week, from Former Vice-President Kamala Harris, as she recently received the Chairman's Award from the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. It was a poignant and powerful message about Black Power, Civic Engagement, and what we must do to ensure that this democracy extends to the next generation. It is a powerful message that everyone must hear.

As we close out Black History Month this week, we hope you will take a few minutes to check out this week's episode. Listen. Share. Subscribe.