BLESSED MODE  Kel Mitchell knows what it's like to struggle through depression and addiction, but he also knows the power of God's presence to help you find freedom and the blessings in your life. Following his extensive career in entertainment, starring in beloved fan favorites including Nickelodeon’s Kenan & Kel, All That, and cultural epic feature film Good Burger, among many others, this two-time Emmy Award–nominated actor, producer, comedian, pastor and author,    shares the spiritual side of himself with his fans in his new book, Blessed Mode. Kel joins our co-hosts with his passionate testimony and 90 day challenge to Level Up Your Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REMOVING THE MASK “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23) With social media platforms that practically demand living your life out loud, folks are making decisions about who they want to be and how they want to be perceived by others. Living a life that your heart cannot agree with is just not healthy. Psychologist, educator and author, Dr. Michelle Boone Thornton, takes a hands-on approach to “helping people worldwide release the emotional baggage they’ve been masking for years by living life more abundantly, allowing them to fulfill their God-given purpose”. Join this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCIAL IMPACT VIA PHILANTHROPY    Who says that only the wealthy can make a social impact? Brandolon Barnett, who overcame financial hardship to become a tech innovator, philanthropist, and change agent challenges the narrative about what philanthropy is, what social impact is, who gets to have it, and who gets to be a philanthropist. Author of Dreams Deferred: Recession, Struggle, And The Quest For A Better World, Barnett starts a conversation that expands the definition of social impact. Philanthropy belongs to everyone. Change can happen anywhere. Be the change you want to see. Join this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VISION FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS This is the year of the Black woman! New business start-ups are up by 30 percent over pre-pandemic years, inclusive of 2.7 million Black women small business owners nationwide. But, what about access to capital? Enter The BOSS Network, founded by Dr. Cameka Smith (Bringing Out Successful Sisters), an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women with one goal: building relationships and networks to structure a foundation where women feel supported in their holistic lives, by providing education, information and resources to its members. Vision at The BOSS Network runs deep. Catch the vision in this podcast because, “where there is no vision the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE POWER OF THOUGHT    There is a stark distinction between being rich and being wealthy. While the rich have lots of money, the wealthy don't worry about money.  Wealth is passed from generation to generation. Wealth sets you free. Drink from the fountain of wisdom as Dr. Dennis Kimbro takes us to class via his study of global wealth & poverty to focus on how wealthy Black Americans achieve success. This conversation attests to the power of the human spirit, the Universal Law of Spiritual Power and activation of the power of thought. You don’t want to miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLACK GIRL DREAMS Where is the equity in our children’s future? The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) was created to be a disruptor in grantmaking and a catalyst to provide greater resources toward underfunded organizations that intentionally support Black girls and women. Executive Director, Malikah Berry Rogers, sits in with our co-hosts to lead the discussion on how this movement is changing narratives and shifting the way philanthropy is done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

INVESTING: CLOSING THE WEALTH GAP  The stock market has been on a tumultuous ride this year, driven by circumstances that pierce our emotions and pockets. Given inflation and a bear market, are we headed to recession? Be sure to catch this episode of B. Lifted Up! as our guest, Cassandra Cummings, Financial Advisor and Founder of The Stocks & Stiletto Society, shares her insights & expertise on the state of the economy and how investors can maximize their potential to build wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CANNABIS: FROM VISION TO VALUE  There is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to cannabis. It is an industry with an old and rich history, that continues to evolve in the global context. Our guest expert, Faye Coleman, CEO of Pure Genesis, drops science & history on this industry where the social, economic and environmental atmosphere has always driven the direction of its usage and popularity. The controversy that surrounds the potential of cannabis production and application is growing as we seek practical solutions to some of the most crucial challenges of our time. This is a conversation that you do not want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LEADERSHIP Leadership is not always an uphill climb. When something is birthed deep inside your soul, what do you do with that feeling to capture its essence, nurture and grow it? The Ask Benny Pough, CEO of DVERSE Media who has served as President of Roc Nation Music, Executive VP of Epic Records, and Senior VP of Universal Music Group’s Island Def Jam. Upon the release of his first book, “On IMPACT”, his journey as brought him to fulfill the desires of his heart. Listen to this podcast, as Benny shares the fruit of lessons well learned along the way, and affirms that the gap between uncertainty and innovation is leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REMOVING THE MASK “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23) With social media platforms that practically demand living your life out loud, folks are making decisions about who they want to be and how they want to be perceived by others. Living a life that your heart cannot agree with is just not healthy. Psychologist, educator and author, Dr. Michelle Boone Thornton, takes a hands-on approach to “helping people worldwide release the emotional baggage they’ve been masking for years by living life more abundantly, allowing them to fulfill their God-given purpose”. Join this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices