Make A Difference Minute: Dr. Janet Nwaukoni Discusses Gen Z in the Medical Field
On this MADM, Dr. Janet Nwaukoni has advice for the younger generation wanting to enter the field of family medicine. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com
2m Jun 13, 2025
2m
Dr. Janet Nwaukoni focuses on Gen Z in Family Medicine
On tonight's show, I have Dr. Janet Nwaukoni to share about the importance of Gen Z when it comes to a shortage of those working in the field of family medicine. Listen & share.
23m Jun 13, 2025
23m
Make A Difference Minute: Dr. Aprel Barnes Discusses Meningitis
On this MADM, Dr. Aprel Barnes shares about meningitis and how to combat the disease. Listen & share. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware
3m Jun 11, 2025
3m
Meningitis Awareness with Dr. Aprel Barnes & John Grimes
On tonight’s show, we’ll be focusing on the subject of meningitis and the upcoming Lifetime film “Pretty Hurts” with Dr. Aprel Barnes & meningitis survivor John Grimes.
32m Jun 11, 2025
32m
Dr. Pearl Grimes & Neil Goetz Discuss Vitiligo
June is Vitiligo Awareness Month. In an effort to bring awareness to this subject, on this show I’m joined by Dr. Pearl Grimes, a globally recognized dermatologic expert and a leading international authority on vitiligo and pigmentation disorders, along with one of her patients, Neil Goetz, an acclaimed advertising executive and producer, who lives with vitiligo. I hope you will listen and sh...
28m Jun 10, 2025
28m
Make A Difference Minute: Edward Jones Focuses on Caregiving
On this MADM, Vanessa Okwuraiwe as she shares about a new study done by Edward Jones to assist caregivers in this often challenging undertaking. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
2m Jun 08, 2025
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Debra Barrett with Otska Discusses Caregivers
On this MADM, Debra Barrett is sharing about the role of caregivers as she promotes Bradley Cooper's new documentary called Caregiving. Listen & share. Sponsor: CoraNation Tailoring & Alterations
3m Jun 07, 2025
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Caregiver Jessica Guthrie
On this MADM, Jessica Guthrie shares about being a caregiver for her mother for the past 10 years as we highlight Bradley Cooper's documentary called Caregiving. Listen & share. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com
2m Jun 06, 2025
2m
Bradley Cooper Caregiver Documentary & Edward Jones Focuses on Caregivers
On tonight’s show, we are focused on caregiving. To start things off, I’m talking to Jessica Guthrie, a caregiver to her mother for the past 10 years, and Debra Barrett, vice president of corporate affairs at Otsuka, about the documentary executive produced by Bradley Cooper called Caregiving. After that, I’ll be talking with Edward Jones’ Vanessa Okwuraiwe as she shares about a new study done ...
28m Jun 06, 2025
28m
Make A Difference Minute: Schizophrenia Awareness
Schizophrenia is one of the top 15 causes of disability, affecting 1 in 300 people worldwide. On this MADM, I have Brooke Kempf, PMHNP, psychiatric nurse practitioner, sharing about this mental health subject.
3m Jun 05, 2025
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Midwest Black Rodeo
On this MADM, I have Carolyn Carter with the Midwest Black Rodeo as she shares about the early beginnings of this effort and how it's going today. Listen & share. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
2m Jun 04, 2025
2m
Schizophrenia Awareness & Widwest Black Rodeo
Schizophrenia is one of the top 15 causes of disability, affecting 1 in 300 people worldwide. On tonight’s show, I’ll have Brooke Kempf, PMHNP, psychiatric nurse practitioner & Katie Hayes, registered nurse, and caregiver to her adult son who lives with schizophrenia. After that, I’ll be joined by Carolyn Hayes with the Midwest Black Rodeo as she shares about their upcoming rodeo at the Limesto...
32m Jun 04, 2025
32m
Rosie Richardson Foundation
On tonight's show, I am talking with Sherry Bray about her mother, Rosie Richardson, and her legacy that is now called the Rosie Richardson Foundation. Listen & share.
31m Jun 03, 2025
31m
Make A Difference Minute: Rosie Richardson Foundation
On this MADM, Sherry Bray is sharing about her mother and the founding of the Rosie Richardson Foundation. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
2m Jun 02, 2025
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Update on 8-year-old Ruger Ennis
On this MADM, Ruger's mom, Haley Schrimsher, is sharing an update on Ruger and how they are handling the current circumstances. Listen & share. Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry SingingRiverDentistry.com
3m May 28, 2025
3m
Update on 8-year-old Ruger Ennis
On tonight’s show, we’ll get an update from Ruger’s mom, Haley Schrimsher!
27m May 28, 2025
27m
Make A Difference Minute: 13-year-old Establishes Scholarship
On this MADM, we are highlighting 13-year-old Walker Fetner’s 501(c)(3) Harmon-Robison Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of Allen Lee Harmon and Otis Lee Robison from Talladega County — who were killed in the line of duty in 1974. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com
2m May 27, 2025
2m
13-year-old Walker Fetner Establishes Scholarship & Ruger Ennis Needs A Kidney Donor
On tonight’s show, we are highlighting 13-year-old Walker Fetner’s 501(c)(3) Harmon-Robison Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of Allen Lee Harmon and Otis Lee Robison from Talladega County — who were killed in the line of duty in 1974. After that, we’ll once again focus on Ruger Ennis’s need for a kidney donor.
32m May 27, 2025
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Sgt. George Mills' Toast to the Flag
In recognition of Memorial Day, I am playing my recording of SGT George F. Mills and his “Toast to the Flag.” I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m May 26, 2025
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Dr. Elisa Borah with Veteran Spouse Network
On this MADM, Dr. Elisa Borah with Veteran Spouse Network is sharing about the importance of resources for military spouses. Listen & share. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com
2m May 22, 2025
2m
Dr. Elisa Borah with Veteran Spouse Network
Listen in as Dr. Elisa Borah with Veteran Spouse Network shares about her efforts to support military spouses. Listen & share.
30m May 22, 2025
30m
Make A Difference Minute: LifeSouth Blood Drive @ Chick-Fil-A
On this MADM, Jake Smith with Chick-Fil-A University Drive & Becky Cecil with LifeSouth are sharing about the upcoming blood drive on May 23rd! Listen & share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m May 20, 2025
3m
LifeSouth Blood Drive with Chick-Fil-A University Drive & Support for Levi Worthington
On this edition of TMWS, I am promoting a LifeSouth blood drive coming up on May 23rd. Joining me are Jake Smith with Chick-Fil-A & Becky Cecil with LifeSouth. After that, we are talking with Elliott Worthington about his son, Levi, and how you can support this young man as he battles cancer. Listen & share.
47m May 20, 2025
47m
Make A Difference Minute: Beau Armistead with AtEase.org
On this MADM, Beau Armistead shares about his non-profit counseling effort through Sojourn Counseling and his passion for working with individuals battling PTSD and trauma. Listen & share. Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry SingingRiverDentistry.com
2m May 16, 2025
2m
AtEase.org with Beau Armistead
On tonight’s show, I’ll have Beau Armistead with AtEase.org to share about his effort to help others face the challenge of PTSD & trauma through his counseling program. We’ll also be talking about the first of its kind in the country PTSD awareness license plate that is very close to becoming a reality right here in the state of Alabama!
30m May 16, 2025
30m
Make A Difference Minute: Brittany Green Shares About Loss of Home to Fire
On this MADM, Brittany Green is sharing about her family's recent house fire and what's really important in her life after the loss. Listen & share. Sponsor: J. Calvert Farms
2m May 11, 2025
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Carolyn Haeler with Mightylicious
On this MADM, Carolyn Haeler, founder of Mightylicious, shares about the celiac disease diagnosis that led her to creating and producing gluten-free products that are now found in stores. Listen & share. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
2m May 10, 2025
2m
Mightylicious' Carolyn Haeler & Support for Brittany Green Family
On tonight's show, I have the founder of Mightylicious Carolyn Haeler to share about her gluten-free delights and living with celiac disease. After that, I'll have Brittany Green who lost her home to a fire last week and how you can help Brittany and her family during this time.
29m May 10, 2025
29m
Kids to Love & iXpressGenes for Vital Partnership
On tonight’s show, we will be discussing the newly formed partnership between Kids to Love & iXpressGenes! To share about this partnership, I’ll have Kids to Love founder Lee Marshall & iXpressGenes CEO John Schmitt. As part of their trauma therapy program, a new test developed by iXpressGenes, an associate company at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, will enable Kids to Love to tailor a...
36m May 09, 2025
36m
Make A Difference Minute: Baby Oliver
On this MADM, Carissa Mills is sharing about her 5-month-old nephew, Oliver, and the financial hardship that the family is facing as they navigate his health issues. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com
3m May 07, 2025
3m
Help for Oliver & Ruger
On this edition of TMWS, you are going to hear from Carissa Mills & Haley Schrimsher. Carissa will be sharing about her 5-month-old nephew, Oliver, who is currently being treated at Vanderbilt and Haley will be sharing about her son, Ruger, who is currently being treated in Birmingham and in need of a kidney donor. Listen & share.
32m May 07, 2025
32m
Dr. Steven Katz, President American Association of Endodontists
On this edition of TMWS, we're talking about dental care and saving teeth with Dr. Steven Katz!
31m May 06, 2025
31m
Make A Difference Minute: Levi's Battle
On this MADM, Levi's dad, Shane Worthington, is sharing about the physical struggles that Levi has had over the past two years as he has battled a rare form of brain cancer. Listen & share. Sponsor: Brad Wallace Edward Jones
2m May 02, 2025
2m
Singer & Actress Reina Özbay & Shane Worthington for Levi
On tonight’s show, I’ll have singer/actress Reina Özbay! With her current primary focus being singing, Reina landed her first recurring guest star role in 2018 at the age of nine as Abigail in The Chosen! After my conversation with Reina, I’ll have Shane Worthington as he shares about his son, Levi, and his two year battle a rare case of ependymoma (brain cancer).
56m May 02, 2025
56m
Make A Difference Minute: National Stroke Awareness Month with Dr. Clinton Wright
On this MADM, Dr. Clinton Wright is sharing about the importance of stroke awareness. Listen & share. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware
3m May 01, 2025
3m
Dr. Clinton Wright with NINDS & Marvin Leathers with Rebel Jam
Tonight, we are highlighting the topic of strokes with Dr. Clinton B. Wright, Vascular Neurologist and Associate Director at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke as well as putting the 6th Annual Rebel Jam front & center with my friend, Marvin Leathers, as we work to help two young people, Karston Cook & Oaklee Spiller, as they face major health battles.
36m May 01, 2025
36m
Make A Difference Minute: Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly with Alzheimer's Association
On this MADM, Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly with the Alzheimer's Association is sharing about her passion for the work and a new survey that taps into how Americans feel about the future of Alzheimer's treatment. Listen & share. Sponsor: Bob Sykes Bar B Q BobSykes.com
2m Apr 30, 2025
2m
Alzheimer's Association's Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly & Haley Schrimsher for Love Like Ruger
On this edition of TMWS, I have Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly with the Alzheimer's Association to share about a recent report on American's response to Alzheimer's related issues. After that, I'll have an encore presentation of my conversation with Haley Schrimsher as we try to help her son, Ruger, find a kidney donor.
32m Apr 30, 2025
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Love Like Ruger
On this edition of the MADM, Haley Schrimshire is sharing about her son's kidney disease condition in hopes that he will find a kidney donor. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
2m Apr 29, 2025
2m
8-year-old Ruger Needs A Kidney Donor
8-year-old Ruger Needs A Kidney Donor by Mark White
35m Apr 28, 2025
35m
Make A Difference Minute: Sarah Lazenby with Hospice Compassus
On this MADM, Sarah Lazenby is sharing her own personal experience that led to her decision to take the path of hospice care as a nurse. Listen & share. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
2m Apr 26, 2025
2m
Sarah Lazenby with Hospice Compassus & Amanda Moore with Seeds of Hope
On tonight’s show, I’ll have Sarah Lazenby with Hospice Compassus & Amanda Moore with Seeds of Hope Support Services!
34m Apr 26, 2025
34m
Make A Difference Minute: Leashless with Jimmy Lynch
On this MADM, Jimmy Lynch is sharing the foundation of his Leashless effort. Listen & share. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com
3m Apr 25, 2025
3m
Leashless with Jimmy Lynch
Tune in as we talk service dogs and those they serve with special guest Jimmy Lynch, founder of Leashless Huntsville & Leashless Atlanta!
29m Apr 25, 2025
29m
AARP Fraud Watch Network with Kathy Stokes & Van Sykes with Bob Sykes Bar B Q
On tonight’s show, I’ll have Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs, AARP Fraud Watch Network. Kathy Stokes leads AARP’s efforts in helping members and other consumers protect themselves and their families from scams and fraud and she will be sharing her expertise. In the second segment, Van Sykes with Bob Sykes Bar B Q to share about the Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival coming up on...
26m Apr 23, 2025
26m
Make A Difference Minute: Eric Speiser with Denali
On this MADM, Eric Speiser with Denali discusses food waste. Listen & share. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
2m Apr 19, 2025
2m
Eric Speiser with Denali & Vince Hall with Feeding America
On tonight’s show, I’ll have Eric Speiser with Denali as he discusses the impact of food waste and easy ways to reduce it this spring. After that, I’ll have Feeding America Chief Government Relations Officer Vince Hall to share about the hunger crisis in the U.S., why it’s markedly worse in rural areas.
33m Apr 19, 2025
33m
Make A Difference Minute: Paigley's Helper
On this MADM, Sylvia Pollard is sharing about her daughter who is living with alternating hemiplegia of childhood and their effort to get Paigley a service dog for her safety and future growth. Listen & share. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
2m Apr 11, 2025
2m
Make A Difference Minute: McNairy County Tennessee Tornado Survivor Brittany Thames
On this MADM, Brittany Thames is sharing about her family's experience surviving a tornado that struck her Tennessee community. Listen & share. Sponsor: The SIMRP
2m Apr 11, 2025
2m
Paigey's Helpers with Sylvia Pollard & Van Sykes with Bob Sykes Bar B Q & Blues Festival
On tonight’s show, we are going to highlight Paigey's Helper effort for a service dog with Paige’s mom, Sylvia Pollard & Van Sykes with Bob Sykes Bar B Q as he shares about the upcoming Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival.
30m Apr 11, 2025
30m