Bri Walker's Sobriety Journey
On April 21st, Bri Walker celebrated one year of sobriety! I found out about Bri’s success through Addiction Prevention Coalition and reached out to see if she would share her story. She agreed and we met at the Vestavia Hills Library for the interview. I hope you will listen and share.
37m May 06, 2023
37m
Make A Difference Minute: Ann Marie Carney Needs Kidney Donor
On this MADM, I have Ann Marie Carney sharing her need for a kidney donor as she currently lives with stage 5 kidney failure. I hope you will listen and share. UAB Donor Registration: uabmedicine.org/specialties/transplant-services/kidney-transplant/living-kidney-donor-screening-form Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine
3m May 05, 2023
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Ann Marie Carney Needs Kidney Donor
This morning, I met with Ann Marie Carney at Florence-Lauderdale Public Library. Currently battling stage 5 kidney failure, Ann Marie desperately needs a kidney donor. A mom to three boys ages 1, 3, & 5, Ann Marie and her husband are biological parents as well as foster and adoptive parents. Her family needs her strong and healthy and we’re trying to help. Below are links to register to donate....
34m May 05, 2023
34m
Make A Difference Minute: Music & Memory with Justin Russo
On this MADM, Justin Russo is sharing his background and the benefits of a music playlist for those who are living with dementia or Alzheimer's. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Park Supply Company, Inc. ParkSupplyCompany.com
3m May 04, 2023
3m
Bridges D. Anderson - Author
Long-time educator, coach, and encourager, Bridges Anderson is sharing about his new book, "Still in the Projects?" I hope you will listen and share.
43m May 04, 2023
43m
Bridges D. Anderson - Author
Long-time educator, coach, and encourager, Bridges Anderson is sharing about his new book, "Still in the Projects?" I hope you will listen and share.
43m May 03, 2023
43m
Make A Difference Minute: Author Bridges Anderson
On this MADM, Author Bridges Anderson is sharing about his experience growing up in the projects in Opp, Alabama. Bridges has a new autobiography to share more about this experience and beyond. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware Russellville, AL
2m May 03, 2023
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Make A Difference Minute: Brenda Gantt Supports Bethesda House
On this MADM, Brenda Gantt of Cooking with Brenda Gantt is sharing about her support of Bethesda House at a recent fundraiser at Patricia "Sister Schubert" Barnes' home in Andalusia, Alabama. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com
2m May 02, 2023
2m
Sister Schubert, Brenda Gantt, Alison Jackson-Wood, & Olivia Deslatte
On this edition of TMWS, I am taking you to Andalusia, Alabama, to the home of Sister Schubert to support Bethesda House with Sister, Brenda Gantt, and Alison Jackson-Wood. After that segment, I'll be talking with Olivia Marie Deslatte of The Fearless Fight with Oliva Marie to share about her jewelry business to raise money for a school trip to Europe! I hope you will listen and share.
32m May 02, 2023
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Sister Schubert Supports Bethesda House
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, I have Patricia “Sister Schubert” Barnes of Sister Schubert's Homemade Rolls from her home in Andalusia, Alabama, to share about her passion for the work of Bethesda House! I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m May 01, 2023
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Bethesda House
On this MADM, Alison Jackson-Wood is sharing about how the Bethesda House came to be and who they support. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bob Sykes Bar B Q BobSykes.com
2m Apr 30, 2023
2m
Kelly Wilson Mize & Cora's Corner
On this edition of TMWS, I have Kelly Wilson Mize to share about her book "The Beautiful Story Within Me." Kelly recently donated several books to Kids to Love and I wanted to give her some exposure for her gift. After my conversation with Kelly, Cora will be reading and excerpt of Kelly's book on Cora's Corner.
34m Apr 29, 2023
34m
Make A Difference Minute: Athens Bible School's 3rd Grade Class
On this MADM, I have some of Mr. Jonathan Bragwell's 3rd grade class who wanted to be on the radio. I was able to speak to the class on Thursday and enjoyed it very much. Sponsor: Phoenix Glass Recycling of North Alabama PhoenixGlassRecycling.com
3m Apr 29, 2023
3m
Ashlee Moore with Resilient Warriors Autism Support Group
After hearing Inky Johnson speak, Ashlee Moore decided she wanted to do something special. After receiving an autism diagnosis for her 2-year-old son, Brodie, Ashlee says she’s now healing out loud so others don’t have to suffer in silence. With that she formed Resilient Warriors, a group for moms who have children living with autism.
32m Apr 29, 2023
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Resilient Warriors with Ashlee Moore
On today’s MADM, I’m highlighting Ashlee Moore with Resilient Warriors! Ashlee wanted to create a support group for moms with children on the spectrum. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine
2m Apr 28, 2023
2m
Southern Roots Radio's Makky Kaylor & Jeff Kane with Room in the Inn
On this edition of TMWS, I am taking you to Columbia, Tennessee to Southern Roots Radio to speak with songwriter and radio host Makky Kaylor! After that, we're driving over to Applebee's in Columbia to speak with Jeff Kane founder of Room in the Inn. I hope you will listen and share.
44m Apr 28, 2023
44m
Make A Difference Minute: Makky Kaylor with Southern Roots Radio
From the time he was a kid, Makky Kaylor was writing songs. On this MADM, Makky is sharing about his experience as a songwriter. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Park Supply Company, Inc. ParkSupplyCompany.com
3m Apr 27, 2023
3m
Ashlee Moore with Resilient Warriors Autism Support Group
After hearing Inky Johnson speak, Ashlee Moore decided she wanted to do something special. After receiving an autism diagnosis for her 2-year-old son, Brodie, Ashlee says she’s now healing out loud so others don’t have to suffer in silence. With that she formed Resilient Warriors, a group for moms who have children living with autism.
32m Apr 27, 2023
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Kelly Wilson Mize
On this MADM, Kelly Wilson Mize is sharing her path to becoming an author. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware Russellville, AL
3m Apr 26, 2023
3m
Author Kelly Wilson Mize
On this edition of TMWS, I have Kelly Wilson Mize to share about her book "The Beautiful Story Within Me." Kelly recently donated several books to Kids to Love and I wanted to give her some exposure for her gift. I hope you will listen and share.
30m Apr 26, 2023
30m
Make A Difference Minute: Limestone County Relay for Life with Holly Hollman
On this MADM, Holly Hollman is sharing about the Limestone County Relay for effort and how she became passionately involved. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Phoenix Glass Recycling of North Alabama phoenixglassrecycling.com
2m Apr 25, 2023
2m
Limestone County Relay for Life with Holly Hollman
On tonight’s show, I’m coming to you from City of Athens, Alabama, city hall. I’m speaking with Holly Hollman about Relay for Life of Limestone County, Alabama, and their upcoming fundraiser at Applebee’s tomorrow night and the survivors dinner and walk coming up on May 12th. I hope you will listen and share.
33m Apr 25, 2023
33m
Make A Difference Minute: Children's Book Author Carissa Lovvorn
On this MADM, we're coming to you from Sherry's Sparkle in Hartselle, Alabama, as Carissa Lovvorn is sharing about her work as a children's book author and the books she has written so far. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m Apr 24, 2023
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Seek The Peace with Reginald Calvert
On this MADM, Reginald Calvert is sharing about his effort called, "Seek The Peace" and the work that he is doing to help his community in Bessemer, Alabama. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bob Sykes Bar B Q BobSykes.com
3m Apr 23, 2023
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Athens High School Golf Coach Jacob Ricketts
On this MADM, Coach Jacob Ricketts is sharing about his background that led him to be the golf coach for Athens High School and the character of his players. I hope that you will listen and share. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine
2m Apr 21, 2023
2m
Athens High School Golf with Coach Ricketts & Players
On tonight’s show, I’m featuring Athens Golf from Canebrake in Athens, Alabama! My guests include Coach Jacob Ricketts and players Nolen Wolfe, Gavin Swint, & Case Hagood. As an added bonus, I’ll have 13-year-old Adalyn Pike to share about her recent hole-in-one at Canebrake! I hope that you will listen and share.
40m Apr 21, 2023
40m
Make A Difference Minute: Bryant Jordan Scholarship Recipient Drake Chittam
On this MADM, recent Bryant Jordan Scholarship Award recipient and Ardmore High School senior Drake Chittam is sharing who has impacted his life to get him to where he is academically and athletically. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Park Supply Company ParkSupplyCompany.com
3m Apr 20, 2023
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Bryant Jordan Scholarship Award Recipient Drake Chittam
On this edition of TMWS, I am coming to you from Ardmore High School in Ardmore, Alabama. I am visiting with Ardmore senior Drake Chittam as well as Ardmore Assistant Principal Will Jarrett and Ardmore Track and Field Coach Brenda Morrow. Drake was recently recognized by the Bryant Jordan Program and earned a scholarship for his academic and athletic excellence. I hope you will listen and share.
31m Apr 20, 2023
31m
Make A Difference Minute: Mary Catherine Folmar with Cotton + Quill
On this MADM, Mary Catherine Folmar is sharing about the path she took after attending Auburn University, her lifestyle brand Cotton + Quill, and encouragement for those who have a goal. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware Russellville, AL
3m Apr 19, 2023
3m
Mary Catherine Clem Folmar with Cotton + Quill
I hope you'll listen as I talk with Mary Catherine Folmar of Cotton + quill! Mary Catherine will be sharing about her Athens, Alabama, roots and the path that her Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction degree and marriage took her. She’ll also be sharing about her work for Sister Schubert for an upcoming fundraiser for Bethesda House in Andalusia, Alabama, and a fund...
44m Apr 19, 2023
44m
Make A Difference Minute: Brayden's Sarcoma Journey
On this MADM, Brayden's mother, Donda Grant, is sharing about her son's two-time battle with cancer and how he facing his latest diagnosis, I hope you will listen and decide to help this family. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com
2m Apr 18, 2023
2m
Brayden's Sarcoma Journey with Donda Grant
At six years old, Brayden battled an optic nerve glioma. In December, the now 12-year-old Thompson Middle School (Alabaster City Schools) student received another cancer diagnosis of undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma. Tonight, I'm talking with Brayden’s mother, Donda Grant. She’s sharing what this young man has gone through and the courage and strength he has displayed through it all. I hope...
29m Apr 18, 2023
29m
Make A Difference Minute: Start Place with Carolyn O'Byrne
On this MADM, Carolyn O'Byrne, founder of Start Place, is sharing about her effort to help families traveling into the Shoals who have loved ones being cared for at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m Apr 17, 2023
3m
Music & Memory with Justin Russo
On this MADM, Justin Russo is sharing his background and the benefits of a music playlist for those who are living with dementia or Alzheimer's. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bob Sykes Bar B Q BobSykes.com
3m Apr 16, 2023
3m
Start Place with Carolyn O'Byrne
On this morning’s edition of TMWS, I’ll be speaking with Carolyn O’Byrne founder of Start Place, a respite for those who are taking care of loved ones at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama. After that, you can hear Cora's Corner! I hope that you will listen and share.
38m Apr 15, 2023
38m
Make A Difference Minute: Nelly Jones Organizes Business Expo
On this MADM, I am speaking with business owner/entrepreneur Nelly Jones about his experience and desire to help others through his upcoming Business Expo taking place in Decatur, Alabama, on May 13th. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Phoenix Glass Recycling of North Alabama Phoenixglassrecycling.com
3m Apr 15, 2023
3m
Guinness Book of World Records Holder Mary McCoy
In celebration of Mary McCoy's debut on the Grand Ole Opry, I am re-airing my show with Mary! On this edition of TMWS, I am speaking with Mary McCoy of Kstar Country in Conroe, Texas! Mary was recently recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest serving radio host at 72 years! I hope you will listen and share. Mary even talks about the time she met Elvis.
32m Apr 15, 2023
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Brenda Lynn Allen Music
On this MADM, with her song "Better" playing in the background, Brenda Lynn Allen of Around the Bend with Brenda Lynn on Southern Roots Radio is sharing about her love of music and radio! I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine
3m Apr 14, 2023
3m
Music & Memory with Program Director Justin Russo
Thanks to Brenda Lynn Allen of Brenda Lynn Allen Music, I found out about Music & Memory and wanted to share about the work of this organization when it comes to those living with dementia or Alzheimer's. I hope you will listen and share my conversation with Music & Memory Program Director Justin Russo.
34m Apr 14, 2023
34m
Make A Difference Minute: Lawrence Fuqua with Fuqua's Southern Soul Food
On this MADM, Lawrence Fuqua, owner of Fuqua's Southern Soul Food in Rogersville, Alabama, is sharing about his experiences as a business owner/entrepreneur and the support he receives from special people in his life. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Park Supply Company, Inc. ParkSupplyCompany.com
3m Apr 13, 2023
3m
2023 Business Expo with Nelly Jones
On tonight’s show, I’m talking with Nelly Jones who is organizing the Business Expo in Decatur, Alabama, set for May 13th. If you listen, you'll find that the conversation is much more than that. Listen and share.
33m Apr 13, 2023
33m
Make A Difference Minute: Alabama Arise
On this MADM, Debbie Smith with Alabama Arise is sharing about Medicaid expansion in the state of Alabama. Listen and share. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware Russellville, AL
3m Apr 12, 2023
3m
Brenda Lynn Allen Music
Today, Brenda Lynn Allen traveled from Columbia, Tennessee, to Athens, Alabama, to spend some time with me. I was able to have a conversation from CoraNation and Brenda Lynn shared all about her life from her childhood, to college, to the decade she spent caring for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s, and leading up to her music career and radio shows she hosts presently. I hope that you will ...
37m Apr 12, 2023
37m
Make A Difference Minute: Youth Opioid Crisis with Fowler Davis 4 Change
On this MADM, Jeff Davis with Fowler Davis 4 Change is sharing about their campaign to bring awareness to the youth opioid crisis thanks to a partnership with the Childrens Trust Fund - Alabama Department of Abuse and Neglect Prevention. I hope that you will listen and share. Sponsor: Park Supply Company, Inc. ParkSupplyCompany.com
2m Apr 11, 2023
2m
Alabama Envirothon Team Heading to International Competition in Canada
This morning, I was able to visit with the Ardmore High School Alabama Envirothon Championship team! Along with sponsors, Starr Weems & Elizabeth Hilliard, I was able to speak with team members Madalynn Robison, Kaylee Wallace, Tara Hobbs, Alison Heimsness, and Malorie Robison. After winning 1st place in Alabama, they are now headed to Canada to compete on the international level in July! I hop...
37m Apr 11, 2023
37m
Make A Difference Minute: Courageous Colton's Crew
On this MADM, Stacey Piskorski, Colton Whisler's former kindergarten teacher, is sharing about a fundraising effort to support Colton's physical therapy journey. When she lost her home to a house fire, Colton came up with $42 to help her family. Now, she wants to return the favor. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m Apr 10, 2023
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Owens House with Laurel Teel
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, I am featuring Laurel Teel with Owens House! The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center (Owens House) serves children aged 3-19, adults with intellectual disabilities, and families who have experienced sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, physical abuse, severe neglect, drug endangerment, and those who have witnessed violent crimes. This staff, in collaborat...
3m Apr 09, 2023
3m
Alabama Arise with Debbie Smith & Cora's Corner
On this edition of TMWS, I am speaking with Debbie Smith with Alabama Arise as we discuss Medicaid expansion and untaxing groceries in Alabama. After my conversation with Debbie, we'll have a brand new episode of Cora's Corner with Cora reading a book courtesy of North Alabama Foster Closet. I hope you will listen and share.
40m Apr 08, 2023
40m
Make A Difference Minute: Curt's Closet
On this MADM, Ashley Wilson, founder of Curt's Closet, is sharing the history of Curt's Closet and how you can support this effort for children/young people in need. Listen and share. Sponsor: Phoenix Glass Recycling PhoenixGlassRecycling.com
3m Apr 08, 2023
3m
PARCA Executive Director Ryan Hankins Discusses Medicaid Expansion in Alabama
On tonight’s show, I have Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama Executive Director Ryan Hankins to discuss the economic impact of expanding Medicaid in the state of Alabama. I hope you will listen and share.
33m Apr 08, 2023
33m