Archive - I Am Grateful For...

Welcome to the I Am Grateful For... Podcast

Inspirational stories of gratitude in the face of hardship

May 3, 2023 •

I Am Grateful for... Podcast

June 2021

Episode 5: Bria Holness: What Does It Mean to be Black?

In this interview, Bria shares her journey in understanding her identity and culture. Although she grew up in the Bronx, Bria wrestled with the many…

Jun 12, 2021 •

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40:18

May 2021

Episode 4: Mark Bishop: When People Believe In You

So thankful to get to interview my cousin Mark!

May 12, 2021 •

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34:24

April 2021

Episode 3: Bryce Outten: HBCUs and his journey at Tuskegee University

Bryce shares his journey and experience at Tuskegee University, an HBCU (Historically Black College and University). He shares about the stereotypes…

Apr 14, 2021 •

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38:49

December 2020

Bonus Episode | Ron Sachs: Share Gratitude 2020

We have felt the difficulty in 2020 for sure...

Dec 8, 2020 •

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37:14

November 2020

Episode 2: Joshua Foxworth: Study Abroad and Paradigm Shifts

A few years ago, while in Dubai and India, Josh's experience sparked an abrupt paradigm shift in his life.

Nov 16, 2020 •

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29:50

August 2020

Episode 1: Jack Hadley: "White or Black. There had to be a beginning."

Interviewing Mr. Hadley was a powerful, eye-opening experience. We enjoyed his bright and pleasant personality and amazing ability to recall the facts…

Aug 15, 2020 •

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39:06

Season II Opener: Hearing from your host Hope Lavender

2020 has been a multilayered year.

Aug 1, 2020 •

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27:57

December 2017

I Am Grateful for Finding My Confidence: Kat

In high school, Kat struggled with an identity crisis that led to hanging with the wrong crowds, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders. Despite the…

Dec 29, 2017 •

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18:07

I Am Grateful for Finding Who I Am: Mitchell

Mitchell, my sweet and supportive husband, was currently my fiancé when we did this interview.

Dec 19, 2017 •

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11:47

November 2017

I Am Grateful for Who I Have: Quameiha

I had the honor of meeting Quameiha through a scholarship program called the Posse Foundation.

Nov 9, 2017 •

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11:45

October 2017

I Am Grateful for Joy: Kehinde

Kehinde was diagnosed with Lupus at age 11 and by 8th grade, she had a kidney transplant!

Oct 10, 2017 •

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13:40

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