Episodes

We are grateful to have had the opportunity to be blessed by our different married guests for this episode which we pray for those who listen will be blessed as well. The first married couple featured in this episode is Brother Walter & Sister Tawana Sabbath, Ph.D. “We met while Walter was a student at Antioch University Philadelphia. He was a student of my good friend who invited me to help her class to brainstorm for a major project. What I didn't know was that Walter who was coming out of ...

We are grateful to have had the opportunity to be blessed by our different married guests for this episode which we pray for those who listen will be blessed as well. The first married couple featured in this episode is Brother Walter & Sister Tawana Sabbath, Ph.D. “We met while Walter was a student at Antioch University Philadelphia. He was a student of my good friend who invited me to help her class to brainstorm for a major project. What I didn't know was that Walter who was coming out of a ...

Apostle Sovereign B. Smith bio in her own words. Apostle Sovereign B. Cross-Smith, Dr. Honoris Causa in Education and Advocacy, is a motivational speaker, teacher, educator, and trainer. She has been serving as a marriage and family counselor, consultant, and community liaison under Beyond The Exterior, Inc since 2014. Sovereign B Smith, Dr. h.c. is the co-founder of R.A.W Kingdom, Inc where she holds position as Apostleship. She has dedicated her services in the faith-based community for over 2...

Apostle Sovereign B. Smith bio in her own words. "Sovereign B. Cross-Smith, Dr. Honoris Causa in Education and Advocacy, is a motivational speaker, teacher, educator, and trainer. She has been serving as a marriage and family counselor, consultant, and community liaison under Beyond The Exterior, Inc since 2014. Sovereign B Smith, Dr. h.c. is the co-founder of R.A.W Kingdom, Inc where she holds position as Apostleship. She has dedicated her services in the faith-based community for over 20 years...

Davita's bio in her own words, "Davita Nelson is a Philadelphia native, but has deep southern roots with her mother’s side of the family being from North Carolina and her father’s side being from South Carolina. Growing up, she spent a lot of time visiting family in Tarboro, NC and considers herself a southern gal living in the city. She comes from a musical family and loves to sing. She has been a part of several choirs and groups, and truly enjoys singing with friends and other family members...

Davita's bio in her own words, "Davita Nelson is a Philadelphia native, but has deep southern roots with her mother’s side of the family being from North Carolina and her father’s side being from South Carolina. Growing up, she spent a lot of time visiting family in Tarboro, NC and considers herself a southern gal living in the city. She comes from a musical family and loves to sing. She has been a part of several choirs and groups, and truly enjoys singing with friends and other family members...

"Amira Beasley (Themiraclewerker) is a cosmetologist, self-empowerment facilitator, educator, and mentor. Her mission is to help women put themselves on the road to self-improvement and success by providing them tools and services that they could utilize to build self-confidence, motivation, and empowerment. Amira has always had a love for the arts. She began to express herself artistically with makeup at the age of 14. She would practice her skills on her family and friends who would later enc...

"Amira Beasley (Themiraclewerker) is a cosmetologist, self-empowerment facilitator, educator, and mentor. Her mission is to help women put themselves on the road to self-improvement and success by providing them tools and services that they could utilize to build self-confidence, motivation, and empowerment. Amira has always had a love for the arts. She began to express herself artistically with makeup at the age of 14. She would practice her skills on her family and friends who would later enc...

"Author | Teacher | Advocate Rev. Dr. Lori (Dr. Lo) Banfield is a native and resident of Philadelphia, PA with multidisciplinary expertise in psychology, social justice and practical theology. She serves as a higher learning educator, mental health clinician, researcher, clergy person, and all-around social justice advocate. Dr. Lo has dedicated her life to fostering spiritual resilience and liberation paths to oppressed and marginalized groups. She serves as the Executive Director of Redemption...

"Author | Teacher | Advocate Rev. Dr. Lori (Dr. Lo) Banfield is a native and resident of Philadelphia, PA with multidisciplinary expertise in psychology, social justice and practical theology. She serves as a higher learning educator, mental health clinician, researcher, clergy person, and all-around social justice advocate. Dr. Lo has dedicated her life to fostering spiritual resilience and liberation paths to oppressed and marginalized groups. She serves as the Executive Director of Redemption...

Dr. Renee Harvin's bio in her own words. God’s Amazing Grace I was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania at Temple University Hospital on July 28, 1957. I grew up in North Philadelphia with both my parents. I was the oldest of 6 children with my mother, in all, I am the oldest female of 14 siblings. I attended the Philadelphia school system. I never experience being hungry, being without clothing, or not having a place to live. It was by God’s amazing grace. I loved going to church, and I was fill...

Dr. Renee Harvin's bio in her own words. God’s Amazing Grace I was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania at Temple University Hospital on July 28, 1957. I grew up in North Philadelphia with both my parents. I was the oldest of 6 children with my mother, in all, I am the oldest female of 14 siblings. I attended the Philadelphia school system. I never experience being hungry, being without clothing, or not having a place to live. It was by God’s amazing grace. I loved going to church, and I was fill...

We continue to thank and praise the Lord for having the opportunity so far to serve as co-hosts on our podcast It's Now How You Start But How You Finish. We continue to thank the Lord for our past, current, and future guests. Also, we continue to thank the Lord for all of our listeners as well as receiving the blessed and helpful feedback we continue to receive on this podcast journey we are on. We would like you all to know that there will be a short break regarding the releasing of our new epi...

Brother Ira & Sister Tamekia Young in their own words, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. -Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Ira and Tamekia Young met in 1994, during ...

Check out some of the answers from brother Ira & sister Tameika Young who shared some words of inspiration that can help those who are out of work since they know what it was like to be in a season of being out of work. Full Episode to be released Friday, February 12, 2021. Brother Ira & Sister Tameika Young in their own words, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no...

Benika Williamson bio in her own words, "A.A.S (Associate's in Applied Science) in Behavior Health & Human Services. Current BSW (Bachelor’s in Social Work) Student Graduating May 2021, Attending MSW (Masters in Social Work) Program, starting July 2021. Currently an Intern at Friends Reentry Program as a Case Manager. Worked as an Admin. Assistant in Education and in the Human/ Social Services field. Preparing to launch an Event Decorating/Planning business for small and intimate events. My care...

Check out the preview with our guest Sister Benika who shared, "some of the ways she was impacted by having an incarcerated parent during most of her childhood which led her to make some decisions that caused her to drop out of school in the 7th grade and be a teen mom due to having a lack of guidance. She reflected on looking back over the years even though she experienced a lot of pain & hurt. She expressed that God brought her to a place of healing that has been a journey...This led her to ma...

James Tate's bio in his own words, "James Tate's personal journey to lose and keep off weight resulted in him establishing Beyond W8 Loss Total Wellness Center LLC, a Christ-led Holistic wellness center focused on “Total Fat Loss” (Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, Physical) and improving overall health, http://beyondw8loss.com/. He uses his experience as a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Nutrition Therapist, Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner, and Sports & Exercise Nutritional Advisor ...

Brother Tate shared some of his story, "as an overweight child, being overweight in college, then being impacted by an injury in 2007 that caused him to be immobile which contributed to him having a significant weight increase...He shared that he re-dedicated his life to Christ in 2010...after he rededicated his life to Jesus Christ in 2010 he expressed, God, revealed to him that it wasn't the food he couldn't live without it was God he couldn't live without. Additionally, he stated, I learned t...

Dr. Judith Corbett’s bio in her own words, “J Corbett is the mother of 2 children. She has a ph.d in counseling and has worked in higher education for more than 15 years teaching, advising, and counseling.” Dr. Corbett during our later discussion referenced the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Loss Resource https://www.chop.edu/resources/loss-resources that can be helpful for those impacted by a loss.

Check out some of the answers Dr. Corbett provided that can help others impacted by miscarriage as well as how others can support those impacted by miscarriage. Here's some of what she stated, "God will see you through the experience, allow time to heal physically, spiritually & mentally...seek professional help, support groups...counseling...Here are some things she mentioned for those to support those who have had a miscarriage, "be quiet, sit there & listen to the person, show your love throu...

Tanish Wilcox's bio in her own words, "Tanisha Wilcox is a born again believer and serves on the praise and worship team at her local church. She accepted Jesus Christ into her life as a child, but became dedicated to God's Word and following Jesus Christ in her early twenties. Since then she has relied on God’s help in raising her twin sons, who are now 19 years of age, and has also helped her to get through school to include completing her Masters at Liberty University’s seminary program. Thro...

Check out this preview when sister Tanisha “shared how she is grateful for the righteous people of her life who pray for her which she referenced the scripture James 5:16 b. She shared how her perspective on life has totally changed & what is really important…what’s really important is knowing the words of prayer & having a relationship with God which she believes is critical…She shared some of what she experienced after she had her stroke while still being hospitalized. She realized that God is...

Wayne M. Dean's bio in his own words. "Wayne M. Dean has been empowering families and individuals with invaluable financial concepts and principles since 2000. Wayne is licensed and certified in such critical areas as Investing, Retirement Planning, College Education Funds, Life Insurance, and Debt Reduction, which allows him to provide solutions to the financial problems that concern his clients most. Wayne has written several articles for various publications in the area of financial awareness...