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New York City, 1973. Bob Guccione, the founder of the men’s magazine Penthouse, is about to drop his latest project, and it’s not quite what anyone is expecting. Enter Viva, an erotic magazine for women published by a porn king but staffed by – drumroll – a bunch of feminist writers and editors. Viva features groundbreaking full-frontal male nudes, writing by feminist icons like Betty Friedan, and profiles of literary legends like Maya Angelou. Its cover stars include Bianca Jagger and Shell ...
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Based on the belief that" Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching" a serial entrepreneur and avid Bible student shares keys to success in business in the form of a daily Bible Study. Each month features a different theme, using a different Bible Translation.
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LAYKKAH is the brainchild of musician, producer and Dj George M. , retrieving references from the archives of the 70s and 80s, Laykkah's alchemy occurs when reviving those sounds within a variety of styles - Nudisco, Indie, Deep house, Synthpop and Tech House - against a backdrop of current beats and grooves providing the common denominator. The mission is to resuscitate buried gems and resurrect them with the nouveau, slick, polished sound that is Laykkah. This fast moving project within it ...
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What happens when a city on the verge of collapse tries to reinvent itself? How much will it cost? Who will pay the price? Reporter David Weinberg spent years following one city in California’s Mojave desert as it tried to transform itself from a city of prisons to a city of pot. And it worked…for a while. Until it, spectacularly, didn’t. From Croo…
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As the 1970s come to a close, so does Viva’s run as one of America’s first feminist porn magazines. We explore what the legacy of Viva magazine tells us about issues of female sexuality and sexual autonomy, and how many of these battles are still being fought today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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As Viva continues to stumble along and figure itself out, so does seemingly everyone else in the 1970s. In the midst of the sexual revolution and the rise of “Porno Chic,” there’s a chorus of anti-porn feminists attacking Bob Guccione’s publishing empire, and Viva’s caught in the middle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On the one-year anniversary of Viva’s publication, there’s a big, exciting change — a woman is now at the top of the masthead: Bob’s wife and business partner Kathy Keeton. And she’s about to push the magazine in a much more “revealing” direction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Crooked Media and iHeartPodcasts
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What is a contract? It is an agreement, which is comprised of a minimum of three distinct elements: Terms and Conditions: Here is where we set expectations. What are we expecting to be done?Consideration: This is where we define what we are getting in return for what we are giving or doing.Length of Time: This simply states how long this agreement …
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We often confuse our gifts and talents with our purpose. Our gifts and talents are conduits and tools in the demonstration of our purpose. What is God’s plan for you and your business? When the world was wiped clean due to the flood, God confirmed that his mission statement had not changed. Simply put: He originally created the planet for man to fi…
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According to Genesis 2:2 “On the seventh day—with the canvas of the cosmos completed—God paused from His labor and rested.” Pay particular attention to the words paused and rested. When we think of resting from our work, we think of taking a vacation or a break from work. That’s not what God did here. At the end of the 6th day, God was done with cr…
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Within the faith based small business community - there’s a trend to attach God’s name, an aspect of his persona or something Biblical to everything we do. When Adam named the animals, he didn’t attach God’s name to them. When he named his wife, he didn’t attach God to her name. He named her based on who she was and her purpose. When we name our bu…
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Today’s episode is entitled “The Power of Words” and answers the question: Which three words are the key to lasting success? Most of us are familiar with the concept of the Law of Attraction. There’s something far more powerful than the law of attraction and that’s the power of our words. Scripture teaches us that we are made in the image of God. J…
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Much like you, I’ve been struggling to find the balance in my work life and focusing on God’s will for me. We see depictions of Boss Babes and Boss Chicks with chants of Girl Power, but what does that really mean? Some of the very people you admire and view as successful are barely making ends meet and desperate for that next client or venture, whi…
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Talk about serendipitous! Rene Syler is a former anchor of CBS' The Early Show, published author, blogger, and the co-host of this year's Black Weblog Awards! Her book, "Good Enough Mother" was written for "every woman who's passed off store-bought cakes as her own at the school-bake sale" and gives an honest look at motherhood! AND, she just snagg…
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As her twitter bio puts it Royce is: Mother 1st, Author, Dancer, VH1's Basketball Wives! Join us for this exclusive interview just before a new episode of Basketball Wives airs immediately following our chat! Got questions? Call in or join us in the chat room LIVE! Catch up on Basketball Wives here! Join Royce online: Website Twitter…
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Somaya Reece joins us LIVE for this EXCLUSIVE after the show chat! Although three hours of footage was taped, you will only see 90 minutes on television. What REALLY happened at the Reunion Show? Learn how Somaya gives a whole new meaning to the Vagina Monologues! We give you the RAW/UNCUT version of the show, with special callers who ATTENDED the …
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Join me and the ENTIRE cast of VH-1's hit series "Beverly Hills Fabulous". Elgin Charles and his team join us LIVE to take your calls and answer questions about the show. During the LIVE show, ONE caller will be selected by the Emperor of Hair, Elgin Charles himself to receive a FABULOUS EXCLUSIVE prize package. AND listen at the top of the show fo…
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Connie Chris Affectionately dubbed "Mz. Berry" on Season 2 of Ray J of Love, Connie Chris stopped by to discuss how she went from being a Realtor to a reality show. She shares with us her craziest fan moment (IT'S INSANE) and what fuels her most. Hear as she gives advice to her younger self. An intimate conversation with an impassioned woman, find …
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The 100 Million Hit Wonder Asa is a three time cancer survivor, who turned a layoff into a career as a comedian. His wildly popular youtube series quickly rose to fame with over 110 MILLION hits and counting! Hear from the man who won the "Be The King" contest and interviewed Larry King live on television just prior to the King of Talk's departure.…
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Ready or Not - They're Back! Mint Condition is back with a new album and sounding better than ever. Join me LIVE! as I speak with the group who have blessed the airwaves with hits such as "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)", "Ready or Not" and "What Kind of Man Would I Be?" Currently the house band for TV One's "Way Black When", their single "C…
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The Gatekeepers Post Author and media personality, Jeff Rivera launches The Gatekeepers Post, a new social media community intended to make a significant impact on the conversation of book publishing. Joined by industry heavyweights such as Zane, Jane Friedman, Hachette this collaborative will forever change the publishing industry.…
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300 Steps To Greatness Starting TODAY, I'm embarking on the biggest journey of my life and I want to invite you to join me and my special co-host Shawna Marie of The Healing Truth Center as we usher in GREATNESS! We will share our goals, visions and plans for this year and offer ourselves to YOU in assisting you getting started on this journey of 3…
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Guitar Her The former member of Day 26 is back with a fresh, new mixtape. With over 250,000 downloads within the first week, Que is giving his fans a chance to speak with him PERSONALLY on Christmas Eve. Listen to music from the album, and get to know Que on an intimate level. Share your comments and speak with Que LIVE! It all happens this Friday,…
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The Little Black Book of Success - Laws of Leadership for Black Women An Emmy-Award Winning Executive Producer for HBO, The Deputy General Counsel for Time, Inc. and a former EVP/HR for New Line Cinema discuss the importance of branding, recreating yourself in the workplace during tough economic times, and why you constantly need to evaluate the co…
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Production Notices Boy actor meets girl producer. Their love for television gets me hired on The Celebrity Apprentice. Learn the amazing story of how Micah Molinari & Sonia Riahi are changing the way people get work in the television and film industry, one Facebook posting at a time. With over 50,000 fans and 40+ location pages, the fast-growing in…
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Anne Wayman Anne Wayman is an accomplished writer who blogged years before it was even popular! Her website, www.aboutfreelancewriting helps aspiring writers do what they love while making a living at it, with priceless advice about setting fees, landing a writing job and even posting actual jobs! She shares real tips on how to begin a career in wr…
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Note: To have your name or loved ones name read aloud in a tribute at the end of this episode, send an e-mail to muse@thatwritingchic.com subject: Tribute Cast of Knight To D7 An extraordinary story of sacrifice takes place one ordinary afternoon when a young engineer, Dustin Harper, visits his longtime friend, Brady Collins. Their ongoing game of …
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Ken Atchity With more than forty years experience in the publishing world, and twenty years in entertainment, Dr. Ken Atchity is a self-defined "story merchant" - writer, producer, career coach, teacher, and literary manager, responsible for launching dozens of books and films. His life's passion is finding great storytellers and turning them into …
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NOTE: DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, THIS IS JUST A PREVIEW. THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW IS SCHEDULE TO AIR ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH 1PM EST AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD/PODCAST IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING. The Little Black Book of Success - Laws of Leadership for Black Women An Emmy-Award Winning Executive Producer for HBO, The Deputy General Counsel f…
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Barbara DeShong Too Rich & Too Thin is a fast-paced, humorous mystery that follows Texas psychologist and police profiler Dr. Jessica LeFave as she searches for her husband’s killer while investigating the murder of one of his eccentric patients. Ms. DeShong spoke with us about the symptoms of depression, how to help a person who may be suicidal, b…
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Elgin Charles Elgin Charles, owner of the renowned salon in Beverly Hills chatted with me about the wonderful world of hair. THE premiere hair designer for tinseltown's finest speaks about Natalie Cole and the role she played in him becoming the sole African-American salon owner in Beverly Hills. Elgin shares how he landed a spot in Chris Rock's "G…
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Jeff Rivera Hear the story of Jeff Rivera who gives new meaning to the phrase "NO EXCUSES!" Once a homeless young man living in a car and dealing with unimaginable obstacles, learn the journey that lead him to becoming an award winning author, sought after journalist and being featured on a syndicated television show. His resume includes heavy hitt…
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Albert Butler Once voted the sexiest man on talk radio, Al Butler a weekly Columnist for the Tyra Banks show website and regular host “Al B in the Afternoon” stopped by and discussed his career, Glenn Beck, controversy surround the proposed Mosque at Ground Zero and gives relationship advice! Hear why he thinks the face of Talk Radio needs to be ch…
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Author of the wildly successful "The Screenwriter's Bible", Dave Trottier has sold several screenplays and developed projects for The Walt Disney Company, Jim Henson Pictures, and more. He shares how his career started and gives tips for aspiring and veteran screenwriters alike. Learn about formatting, pitching and what part passion plays in gettin…
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April R. Silver April R. Silver is a social entrepreneur, activist, and writer. She heads AKILA WORKSONGS, Inc. (AW), a communications agency that services the unique needs of progressive artists, activists, advocates, and organizations. April takes us through her journey from a student in college who worked on the first Hip Hop conference and shar…
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Dennis Vaughn After a prestigious legal career spanning 40 years, Dennis Vaughn wrote a complex, riveting novel that explores the declining ethical and professional standards in the legal profession as cut-throat competition diminishes loyalty between attorneys, their law firms and their clients. We discuss his first novel "The Price of Revenge" an…
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Shawna Marie Shawna Marie Aarons-Cooke is an author, licensed psychotherapist, ordained minister, professional speaker and media personality. She is also the founder of Healing Truth Center - an online community and resource for spiritual counseling, education and healing. Shawna Marie is inspiring change through the Prosperity NOW! Prayer Movement…
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Who Am I? I switch roles and get interviewed by my BlogTalk Radio colleague Shawna Marie on her show Living in Spiritual Perspective as we discuss Faith, Finances and Victory! I share my personal journey and insights into the path that led me to create Musings Of A Muse. I reveal what I feel God required of me before I received a significant breakt…
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