They Made it Happen with Linda
This podcast host will have conversations with individuals who are entrepreneurs, vocalist/songwriters, journalist, artist, fashion designers, and others who have made their dreams reality. The hope is to inspire, and to encourage others to not give up on dreams and goals. To stay focused, because dreams can become reality. To know that it is possible, that anyone that aspire to, can join the ranks of "They Made it Happen."
Episodes
60 episodes
Meet Coko Lynn; actress, talent agency owner, song writer, model. Being focused does pay in the end!
If reinventing yourself was a person. If perseverance was a person. You would see Coko Lynns' photo in Wikipedia under both! She is confident. She made a plan, moved to Atlanta over 20 years ago to make her dream reality. She has acted in...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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22:14
Let's talk about Codependency
The host will present information on the topic of Codependency. Codependency is a learned behavior that involves an unhealthy level of dependency on another person in a relationship. Codependent people may prioritize the other person's needs ov...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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24:20
Organ donation and transplantation - What you need to know!!!
Organ donation!! On the next episode of 'They Made it Happen - with Linda' podcast, the host discusses the importance of Organ donation. Organ donation has many positive effects on the donor and recipients who experience the greatest benefit. M...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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21:10
Mental Health among African Americans, the stigma.
The root of mental health stigma among Black people can be traced back to slavery. At that time, it was commonly thought enslaved people were not sophisticated enough to develop depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders. Good ...
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19:58
My story is of one commitment, passion and focus. I am Dr. B!
The pocast host has a candid conversation Dr. Manya Boyd, President of BoydHR. Dr. B as, she is affectionally known brings an illustrious career in Human Resources spanning nearly four decades. She is a leader in the field. Dr. B be...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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30:33
I am evolved. Hear me. See Me. I am Allyson Carter!
Allyson Carter grew up in Southern California. Thirty miles east of Los Angeles and just 30 minutes from the beach or the mountains. She left this wonderful place for a career opportunity on the East Coast. Allyson showed up with no friends, no...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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28:40
Late Life Divorce or "Gray Divorce"
According to data compiled by the Social Security Administration as of 2021: A man reaching age 65 today can expect to live, on average, until age 84.3. A woman turning age 65 today can expect to live, on average, until age 86.6. Ab...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:35
Vavi Solomon the Artist
Listen to the conversation I had with Vavi Solomon! An Intriguing, gifted, talent woman. Vavi is a Audio Visual Technician, a Tattooist, a Natural Hair and Loc stylist, and that is not all. Vavi studied Audio Production at the Los Angeles Film ...
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29:27
Thinking about, and planning to become an entrepreneur in 2024
Approaching entrepreneurship broadly, it would seem like any small business owner can be considered an entrepreneur—and realistically, they can be. Typically, two major characteristics of entrepreneurship are risk-taking and forward-thinking. R...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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16:13
Part 2 of The Lisa Weems Story - Breast Cancer Thriver
Lisa Weems is a Retired Navy Vet. She is passionate about helping to give voice to the voiceless. A Minister of Sow a Prayer Ministries-a Discipleship/teaching ministry with a passion for deliverance and Missions formerly trained by Livin...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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26:03
"I beat breast cancer. Then I had to battle it again." The Lisa Weems Story.
Lisa Weems is a Retired Navy Vet. She is passionate about helping to give voice to the voiceless. A Minister of Sow a Prayer Ministries-a Discipleship/teaching ministry with a passion for deliverance and Missions formerly trained by Livin...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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35:06
I create from my heart, it is a part of who I am. - Artist extraordinaire, Tanya Duffie
An artist uses their imagination to create art. Easy you may say. Okay, so everyone that "makes" art in any capacity, are they an artist? I will take it a step further and say that, creating art is more than painting on a canvas, or sculpting, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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20:26
Seren, my perspective on transgender women competing in the Olympics.
What does the LGBTQ+ community have to say about the new rules that will make it difficult for athletes like two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya to compete? "Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in female track and field ...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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21:07
1TD DJ Gladney and a baseball player, wow a 2 for 1!
1TD DJ Gladney - White Sox "High A" ball player. His class in the Minor League is the third-highest level of play in Minor League Baseball in the United States and Canada. A talented young man, and that's NOT all! He is also a...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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26:54
Introducing Artist - Xar, singer, songwriter, producer!
Google’s dictionary defines a singer-songwriter as “a person who sings and writes popular songs, especially professionally.” The term’s come to have a more specific meaning. What I understand it to mean is, artist who record as solo acts, who w...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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27:36
Fentanyl, we're talking about it and only scratching the surface!
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. When fentanyl is abused or taken in an overdose, this opioid can quickly be fatal because it is so potent and people are not used t...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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33:15
I've always known I wanted to be on stage - JaMia Ana
There’s nothing quite like the rush of connecting with a great new artist — especially ahead of the pack — but they’re not always easy to find. Music’s increasing DIY culture has left the market saturated with bands and soloists gunning for the...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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27:35
"My bipolar disorder diagnosis, and depression is not who I am. I am a liberated, gay man and entertainer!"
Sean Vaughn Carter was a Behavioral Specialist/Psychiatric Technician, in the US Army and served a tour in Iraq. And, he is also an entertainer, dancer, performer, and has traveled the world on one adventure after another! He is also writ...
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Episode 42
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28:50
Realtor extraordinaire Chicago's' own Loreal Sangster! Building my brand one client at a time.
Realtors, also known as real estate agents, are licensed real estate professionals who can help you buy or sell a home. here are two types of realtors: Listing agents represent home sellers. Buyer’s agents represent home buyers. Most agen...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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30:54
"I'm going to make your life a living hell." - Book by author - Bullhead
Have you ever met a person whom you thought was nice and decent, but ended up being your enemy? Now imagine you have children with this same person, after it was too late to find out how evil a person can get get by a misunderstanding. This is ...
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28:35
I am a Teenager, Purpose, vision, Why? What is this all about?
If young people/teens are exposed from 14 -19 years old to events to seek purpose, they will increasingly seek them out on their own until the end of their adolescence, giving them a higher likelihood of discovering their own sense of purpose.&...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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11:29
KeKe Starr where I get Snatched! You can get snatched. We all can be snatched together!
Meet Black Business Owner -KeKe Star! She had an idea about doing her own line of waist trainers. She did her homework and got it done! 10K followers on FB and IG she is doing her thang!"Y’all knew I was coming…but you just di...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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28:21
Latiqua Williams, Motivational Speaker, Transformational Coach, Resilience and Wellness Coach
We’ve all seen what we think an empowered woman is. She walks down the street or into a meeting, head held high, shoulders back, with a confidence in her walk that we often envy. She just seems to know herself. Nothing seems t...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:26
Salem Ave., issa vibe! It's more than a name it's a musical movement. King AHMi and Kent Mellows.
Hip Hop is an ever changing genre. With each year comes a select group of new artists beaming with potential, ready to take their place on rap’s mainstage. These talented young men hail from the Midwest with their own unique style. They a...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:56
The Pain You're Feeling Can't Compare to the Joy That's Coming! Romans 8:18
"I would always get the feeling that there is a reason I'm constantly seeing this number - 8:18, so I began to read every verse in the Bible that was an 8th chapter, 18th verse, but nothing stuck out." It's amazing how long one can suffer pain ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:53
