Rise

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Florence Ann Romano, a personal growth strategist, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman who is an advisor and the Vice President of Business Strategy for Yakkety Yak. She is a Director on the Foundation Board at Lurie Children's Hospital as well as a proud member of the Board of Directors at Female Strong. She is also a founding member of Sesame Street’s Leadership Council. Her latest book is 'Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life (Beyond Words).'   She will share how using empathy to diffuse tension and way...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Kendra Thomas, an associate professor of psychology at Hope College. She earned a PhD in Educational Psychology with a focus on Human Development from Ball State University.  She studies virtue development and adolescent perceptions of justice. For the past ten years, she has collaborated with the South African non-profit, iThemba Projects, conducting pro-bono program evaluations to support their intervention development. She will talk about the difference between hope and optimism, and how you can understand mindset needed to rise above hard times!

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Samuel K. Bentil, the Senior Director of Construction Disputes & Advisory (Delay & Quantum) at Ankura Consulting Group. He is the author of Avoid Construction Disputes - 10 Principles to Collaborate Effectively to Achieve On-Time and On-Budget Project Objectives. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA from the Bob Gaglardi School of Business & Economics at Thompson Rivers University. He has worked on projects of all sizes, including a $15 billion LNG facility. He will share how to avoid conflict in construction, how to ensure proper steps are taken to avoid potential disagreements, and ways you...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Kathy Allan RN, HN-BC, HTCP/I-R, SEP, Gutsy Nurses Founder, Board Certified Holistic Nurse, a retired Healing Touch Certified Practitioner/Instructor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She served on the faculty of Beyond Ordinary Nursing and taught Integrative Imagery to nurses. In addition to Healing Touch, her energy medicine studies have included Rosalyn Bruyere’s three-year Energy Medicine Training. Kathy is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and has appeared in theater and in films. She also does Stand-Up Comedy. Here to talk about current issues in health care as it pertains to profit in...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with William A. Keyes IV, PhD., who was a White House Senior Policy Advisor. In 2001, he established the Institute for Responsible Citizenship, the crowning achievement of his professional life. He has been an advisor and mentor to more than 300 young men, who are now Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, doctors, lawyers, professors, and community leaders. Author of  “The Stories They Hear: Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success” reveals the transformative impact mentorship can have. He will share his story, experiences, talk about Rhodes Scholars program, and how it has helped others. While encourage others to join this...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Trisha Bailey, a Jamaican-born entrepreneur, philanthropist, and public speaker who is the richest Jamaican-born woman. She is an education activist and owns half of an island, as well as commercial and residential properties in the United States and Jamaica. She got her bachelor’s degree from University of Connecticut, where she lit the track as a star athlete and holds a master's degree in business administration and Doctorate in management in organizational leadership. She is the author of the book 'Unbroken' and oversees 16 successful companies. She will share her journey to becoming who she is...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Edward L. Jones III, an award-winning writer in advertising and higher education. Ed served as a community columnist for the Charlotte Observer. Edward is on a journey to share information about a particular medication, share a story about his friend that ultimately led to the unexpected. He is the author of “Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder: What Really Killed the Crespi Twins”. He will share his personal experience and how he overcame medications, mental illness, and the danger it can pose. He wants others to be aware of signs & symptoms that may be your only warn...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Brandon Bishop, a disruptor, visionary, and the founder of TrueEQ, a movement redefining human connection in a world obsessed with status and superficiality. Drawing from a lifetime of navigating toxic relationships, emotional isolation, and institutional power struggles, he built TrueEQ to elevate emotional intelligence as the cornerstone of personal growth, corporate culture, and social change.  A former educator with a graduate degree in secondary education, he shares about emotional intelligence, his journey, and challenges. He listened to his inner voice, and today lead with empathy, which is the mission of his company.  Changing your mind se...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Ofer Levy, who was born to and raised by the artist Benjamin Levy and music composer Hannah Levy in New York City, and graduated from Bronx High School of Science and Yale College.  Dr. Levy entered the Medical Scientist Training Program at New York University School of Medicine and earned his PhD. Dr. Levy serves on the FDA Vaccines and Related Biologic Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) and participated in the Emergency Use Authorization and approval of COVID vaccines.  He will share his journey, knowledge, expertise, and explain the benefits vs. the risk, and inform th...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Linda Gannaway, an expert at helping people stop procrastinating, achieve their goals, and establish new habits. A former procrastinator herself, Linda also spent five years studying procrastination and wrote the most comprehensive book available: “FINALLY Stop Procrastinating.” Dr. Linda learned how to get unstuck, and now as a "recovering procrastinator," she's on a mission to help others do the same through her book, her teaching, and her coaching. She shares her journey, struggles, research, explain healthy habits, and provide techniques to help you move, pass procrastination and rise!