Dropping Jewels
Dropping Jewels
Mario Ford
Real People Discussing Real Issues that lie within the context of the "12 Jewels of Life" knowledge, wisdom, understanding, freedom, justice, equality, food, clothing, shelter, love, peace, and happiness. Each Jewel is important to the growth and development to our civilization and our people, black people, people of color.
Potter's Mentality
Mario Ford  author of the  book God in The Classroom, summarizes chapter one "Potter's Mentality," breaking the chapter down into bite-sizable pieces so you can get an understanding on what the journey of Prophet Jeremiah has to do with teachers in the classroom. 
Jul 28, 2021
13 min
God in the Classroom: Introduction
Get to know the author of the book GOD in the classroom, with a quick introduction of the book. The author, Mario Ford also answers  questions about the origins of the book and purpose for the book. Is God important in your life? Do you think education is missing the spiritual aspect? Do you want to connect on a deeper level with your students, children and mentees to make a greater impact? Mario J. Ford connects the dots on how to bring God back into the classroom, offering practices from the examination of biblical stories on how educators can consciously be the vehicle that brings God into the classroom.
May 30, 2021
8 min
Run Ya Mouth
Vanesha Nekei, an influencer, author, musician, platform creator, motivational speaker and so many more things joins this weeks episode to drop some major jewels. Discussing writing and publishing her first book to the discrimination she faced as a female artist in a male dominated industry. Vee Coop drops some major jewels make sure you tune in to catch them. 
Mar 14, 2021
50 min
Brock Foundation
Omar Brock, founder of the Brock Foundation, shares his journey to becoming a pilot, and why he created the Brock Foundation, which is dedicated to "Inclusion in Aviation." Omar drops some major jewels, make sure you tune in to catch them. 
Mar 7, 2021
51 min
Walk by Faith
Dr. Erica Witherspoon joins the show and drops some major jewels. Tune to listen to how this young black queen walked by faith and became a Podiatrist. Dr. Witherspoon is combining her purpose with her passion, while making it look good. 
Feb 27, 2021
40 min
Dr.Vivian Okirie "Internal Medicine"
Dr. Vivian Okirie, joins us this week and drops some major jewels. Dr. Okirie shares her journey to becoming a Medical doctor and some of the biggest obstacles she has had to face in the medical field. Black Girl Magic is on display, come in a listen to how this young lady is overcoming racism and sexism and is still excelling. 
Feb 21, 2021
56 min
Equip Englewood
Briana Ford, graduate of Howard and Cornell University, joins the show this week and drops some major jewels. She shares jewels about the initiative  that she created to help "Equip" Englewood's citizens so they can be successful in the workforce also shares about her journey working with other initiatives and discusses her college career. Tune in to catch the Jewels. 
Feb 14, 2021
44 min
Howard "Renaissance"Man
Pierre Whatley, a Howard graduate joins us this episode and tells us about his journey from a small town to daily walking the halls of Capitol Hill. The Renaissance man comes through and drops some major jewels.  
Feb 7, 2021
56 min
The Fit MD
Dr. Crystal Seldon, comes through and drops some major jewels. Dr. Seldon graduate of Morehouse Medical School shares successes and struggles of her  journey to become a black female doctor. Only two percent of active physicians are Black Women now you have the chance to hear one. 
Jan 31, 2021
44 min
Lyon Hearted
Join us and hear the journey of Stanfred Hussle Philpot, he tells us his story from college football player to a body builder and now owning his own gym. He tells us how he transformed his life and is using his Lyon Heart to transform other people lives. He drops some major jewels that you do not want to miss out on. Tune in.
Jan 24, 2021
58 min
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