Dreams By Any Means Motivation Station!

Can you remain disciplined for 90 days? Can you lock in with your goals? Can you say to no to temptation? Challenge yourself to commit to something for 90 days and watch the world work in your favor! @dreamsbyanymeans | @dbamtv --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Ed shares his thoughts on the importance of building and sustaining legacy. Live from Huntington Beach, California @ The National AT&T Summit where his mother is being awarded for her performance and leadership. What legacy are you creating for your family ? Do you realize that this life we live is. bigger than us? We all are ok borrowed time, so make sure you utilize this life to leave something behind that will outlast you. @DBAMTV @DREAMSBYANYMEANS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Featuring Special Guest, Derrick Colbert, A Devoted father, husband, brother and community builder. 20 years in the community development industry. Career spans through various fields Derrick served as a Certified Family Development Practitioner, Certified Fatherhood Practitioner, Certified Entrepreneurship and Small Business Developer, and Political Strategists. Accomplished Government and Private Sector Mid-Level Manager, with expertise in entrepreneurship, small business, human capital and community development industries. Follow Derrick on Social Media: IG: @D_strategist FB: @Derrick Colbert Twitter: @dcol_676 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Gun violence in urban communities has unfortunately been too familiar over the last few decades. What is the problem? What is the answer? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

In a season of transition Ed shares his thoughts on patience, discipline faith and action. @dreamsbyanymeans --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

How Long do you want to go? Like as you want or long as you can? @DREAMSBYANYMEANS @DBAMTV --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

What are you holding on for? What is holding you back from being the best version of you? Obtaining your dream job, meeting the spouse you prayed for? Gettin the body you always wanted? Let go and Let’s Go! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Cortney E. Walters, Esq. is the founding and managing attorney of The Law Office of Cortney E. Walters, PLLC. Ms. Walters is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from Howard University where she earned her undergraduate degree. Ms. Walters’ journey continued at The St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida, where she graduated with honors in 2016, further honing her legal acumen while contributing to the St. Thomas Law Review and participating in the University’s esteemed Trial Team. Inducted into the Florida Bar in September of 2016, Ms. Walters hit the ground running as an Assistant Public Defender, passionately serving the citizens of Orange County and Broward County, Florida. With a portfolio comprising hundreds of criminal cases, her experience spans the breadth of legal complexities from misdemeanors, DUIs, and felonies. Her vigorous advocacy has continually resulted in successful defense outcomes for her clients across a myriad of criminal issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

ED catches up with his audience in his first episode since November 2023 to discuss the last 3 months of life, his birthday, and the importance of embracing good and challenging transitions. Follow @DBAMTV l @DREAMSBYANYMEANS to stay up to date. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

ED catches up with his audience in his first episode since November 2023 to discuss the last 3 months of life, his birthday, and the importance of embracing good and challenging transitions. Follow @DBAMTV l @DREAMSBYANYMEANS to stay up to date. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Featuring special guest, Maurice “Reese” Williams” discussing his experience in Federal Prison after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering during his senior year of college. While serving time in prison, he discovered a passion for fitness and reading that led him to his career today as a professional trainer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Delano Hunter is the Acting Director of the DC Department of General Services. Director Hunter is a long-serving member of the Bowser Administration, serving in senior leadership roles in four different agencies. During his tenure at the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Director Hunter managed a comprehensive recreation system with a combined operating and capital budget of $218 million, more than 1,000 employees, and a diverse portfolio of 104 recreation facilities, 930 acres of green space, and 212 fields and playgrounds. DPR served more than 2 million visitors annually through expanded programming and facility access and was ranked the best park system by Trust for Public Land in 2021 and 2022. Before serving at DPR, he served as Chief Service Officer of the Mayor’s Office of Volunteerism and Partnerships (Serve DC). During Director Hunter’s time at Serve DC, the agency’s federal grant funding increased by nearly 40%, and over 12,000 residents and stakeholders were engaged each year, participating in innovative emergency preparedness trainings, including Active Shooter Response, First Aid/CPR/AED, and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Throughout Director Hunter’s tenure, Serve DC’s oversight of AmeriCorps DC was an essential agency responsibility. The nationwide service program addresses critical community needs, including increasing academic achievement, combating poverty, providing mentorships, and sustaining national parks. Before his public service career in the District government, Mr. Hunter worked within the Retail Development Program for Nike Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon. While at Nike, Mr. Hunter co-founded the Nike Product Creation Experience (NPCE). The mentoring program enabled high school students to gain exposure to product development and marketing from industry professionals. In 2008, Mr. Hunter was recognized as the Nike Black Employee Network Person of the Year. Mr. Hunter is a native Washingtonian and Spingarn Senior High School graduate. He attended Delaware State University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Business Management. Mr. Hunter went on to earn his MBA from the Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

ED discusses the ups and downs of transition and change while embracing everything in the process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Featuring Special Guest, Laurel “Rell” Simon is an artist & personal finance writer from Washington, DC. A graduate of Drew University (2010) in Art, he has been a part of multiple group/solo art shows, and hosted sip & paint parties. Laurel became debt free in March 2021, which paved the way to writing and speaking about finance. His goal is to continue to grow his creative side while being an inspiration to others along their financial journeys. Stay up to Date with Rell! Website: (www.rellsimonart.com) Articles: (www.rellsimon.medium.com) IG: @kicksoncanvas_artistry. Twitter: @Filipino_Rell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Christin Marshall is a native Washingtonian with a Computer Science degree from the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. From a young age she knew she had dreams that a 9-5 would not support so it was inevitable for her to fire her boss after a few promotions. Once she felt like she was able to learn all she could from the work force, Christin sort out to build a legacy around wealth naming her company Wealth Ownership. Under this umbrella, Christin is building as a real estate agent and investor, wellness and meditation coach, not to mention her amazing herbal tea business too. Listen in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Chanelle S. Reynolds is the Diveristy, Equity & Inclusion Programs Lead of the Washington Commanders. Six years ago she started her career as an account executive in the NBA G League at the Philadelphia 76ers Organization. It was there where she learned and developed her passion for ticket sales. Chanelle has achieved accolades throughout her career such as being featured in Delaware Today Magazine as one of their Top Women in Business and being named 40 under 40 by the Delaware Business Times in 2017. ​ In addition to her front office endeavors, Chanelle played a pivotal role that founded the Washington Football Team’s Black Engagement Network, where she is currently the co-chair. With Chanelle's leadership, the Washington Football Team became the first NFL club to have its very own Black Engagement Network chapter. Chanelle is a proud HBCU graduate and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is also an active member of the National Black MBA Association, DC Chapter. When Chanelle isn’t breaking glass ceilings in heels, she is pursuing her other endeavors as a speaker, author and minister. Additionally, alongside her twin sister, Chanelle has a faith-based brand called Double Portion. Double Portion is designed to encourage youth and young adults to have a relationship with God and grow stronger in their faith. Her most recent power move has been the creation of a national membership based association for black sports and entertainment professionals. National Black Sports & Entertainment Professionals Association (NBSEP) is designed to be the leading organization educating and empowering black sports and entertainment professionals nationally. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Kevion better known as “Kevi” is proud New Orleans Native who has been in NOLA her entire life, and in her own words, “Probably never going to leave”. Kevi discusses New Orleans unique culture, surviving Hurricane Katrina, NOLA post Katrina the history of the N’awlins distinct accent and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Dr. LaTasha Russell Harris is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in Berkeley, California, twelve years after graduating from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Immediately after receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Pre-medicine, Dr. Tasha relocated to Houston, Texas where she was a 5th grade Math teacher and 7th grade Spanish teacher at the original KIPP Academy. Then, ironically at the age of 24 years old, she became an elementary school principal. However, soon after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Dr. Tasha was asked to contract for FEMA on the disaster relief team and four years later, in 2009, she found herself on the West Coast in graduate school. Today, she is the President of The Association of Black Psychologists, South Florida Chapter. She has provided therapeutic sessions in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, Virginia, Washington D.C., Singapore, Japan and in South Florida where she now resides. She has worked in hospitals, drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, battered women’s shelters, lock-down detention centers, and community mental health agencies. She has proven herself to work effectively with individuals that people judge, such as prostitutes, pastors, and the police. She was also an Adjunct Professor at the South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary, where she taught clergymen and women about Mental Health First Aid. As a Social Scientist, several corporations have also endorsed her as a Racial Justice Consultant because she is able to create teachable moments with anyone who is hungry to learn and ready to fumble through their own illiteracy. In her Private Practice, Dr. Tasha is a Relationship Coach for professional athletes and their significant others. She is also a recent author of a Couples Workbook, entitled “It Ain’t the Dishes.” If you would like to see her in action, Dr. Tasha has a Live Talk Show with a Stand-up Comedian. This is the only talk show where the guests are selected right out of the audience. In addition, Dr. Tasha has created a Speed Dating Events to help progressive singles date with more integrity and authenticity. Dr. Tasha used to have a live radio show every Saturday at midnight on WAVS 1170 am and has appeared monthly with a panel of experts on Hot Talk with Jill Tracey on Miami’s Hottest Radio Station, Hot 105 FM. With her sharp shooting style and her voice of accountability, Dr. Tasha has helped to dispel the myths of talking to a professional about what goes on behind closed doors. The Miami Herald recognized her as one of the Top 40 Leaders under 40 in 2018. As seen on CBS4 Miami, Dr. Tasha specializes in getting to the core of an issue quickly, which she calls “Drive-by Therapy.” You can reach her on social media @doctoratasha or on her website: drivebytherapy.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Tony Lewis Jr. is a community leader, work force development specialist, re-entry expert, and champion for children with incarcerated parents. Mr.Lewis has fought relentlessly over the past 24 years to uplift and empower men, women, and children impacted by mass incarceration. His work and advocacy has been featured on CNN, BET, Elite Daily, and in the Washington Post. He is the winner of many awards including the Steve Harvey/Ford Motor Company “Best Community Leader” award and the Presidential Call to Service award. Ed and Tony catch up in Little Haiti Miami discussing his upbringing in DC, his father’s incarceration, community work, family, Gun Violence and more. @mrtonylewisjr --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. Suicide Rates are declining for White Americans, but not for minorities, with the biggest recent increases seen in young men ages 15-34. ED discusses the importance of not giving up and having a solid support system to properly navigate through life. Do you feel like giving up today? Have you talked to someone about the challenges you are facing? Don’t give up!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message