Plattinum Passport

Gary Anderson walked into his eighth-grade science class ready to teach his students. When he left a few years later, it was his students who had schooled him. Gary’s students changed the trajectory of his career and life. Listen as Gary details how they helped him discover his true passion and inspired him to go back to school. He also shares how his quest to invest in the success of his students led him to launch three nonprofit ...

For Dr. Shonna Johnson, there were several twists and turns and aha moments on her way to realizing her childhood dream of becoming a doctor. Today she has a robust practice in her hometown consisting of patients from two months old to 102 years old. In this episode, not only does Dr. Johnson, a breast cancer survivor, give us a peak into her life as she tenaciously pursued her dream, she also offers tips for selecting a primary ca...

The leadership series continues with Sonia Alcántara-Antoine. Sonia is not only the CEO of Baltimore County Public Library (MD), but she recently became the President of the Public Library Association (PLA) which has almost 9,000 members in communities around the United States and Canada. PLA is the largest association serving public library professionals. In this conversation, Sonia shares her leadership journey and the importance...

Have you ever thought about just up and leaving it all behind? Your work, your belongings, your home . . . EVERYTHING?!!! Would you actually do it? In 2022 LaShon and Steven McKay ACTUALLY did! And so began a brand new life adventure for the couple. 

ABOUT LASHON & STEVEN MCKAY

Steven and LaShon McKay have been married since 1998. They have two adult children, and two granddaughters with a third on the way. Steven served in the U...

Over this past year not only has Violet White helped me take care of my skin, but she and I have had some great conversations. I knew I wanted to invite her to be on the podcast to share her knowledge. As you listen into our conversation on this episode, be inspired by her personal story and learn from her unique perspective on how we care for our skin and think about beauty.

ABOUT VIOLET WHITE 

Violet is the President of Violet Whit...

In this Money Talks, Clenise has a one-on-one with the audience to discuss a topic she is passionate about—financial literacy. She provides financial tips to help the listeners stay the course with their financial goals and remain financially focused and organized.

ABOUT CLENISE PLATT 

Clenise is a writer, speaker and creative entrepreneur. Her articles about money matters have appeared in The Virginian-Pilot, Tidewater Women, Hampto...

He walked off his high school graduation stage on Friday and in his own words, "jumped right into the corporate America swimming pool and had to learn to swim right away" the following Monday. One of my most favorite people in the world, my brother, Gabriel Platt, kicks off this leadership series. Learn about his own personal leadership journey, qualities of successful leaders and how lessons learned from good and poor leaders can ...

Get ready to Spring Forward with the members of the Plattinum Passport Travel Panel—Andrae Marable, Cathy Parsons and Scott Warren. Discover ideas for Spring travel destinations, activities, travel tips and more in this conversation with the travel team. 

ABOUT ANDRAE MARABLE 

At the age of 21, Andrae J. Marable set a goal to travel across the United States with a focus on exploring the food, wine, and spirits of each state. He belie...

A very brief encounter at a church and another encounter filled with one week of conversations, meals and activities at a church convention, led to friendship, love and marriage three months later. Find out more about the love story that began over 52 years ago and continues today in the Plattinum Love Café featuring Hattie & Clinton Platt. 

ABOUT HATTIE & CLINTON 

For more than 52 years, Clinton and Hattie Platt have shared ...

During this episode, I share a conversation with Hattie Platt, aka mom, about how we can have fun with our funds during the Holidays. Mom and I are both passionate about financial literacy and helping people learn how they can make smart money moves as they move through their life's journey. 

ABOUT HATTIE PLATT 

Hattie Platt has been in the financial services industry since 1988. She returned to college while her daughter was in coll...

There is nothing like exploring our planet—and the members of the Plattinum Passport Travel Panel—Andrae Marable, Cathy Parsons and Scott Warren, are all about helping us to do just that! In this episode, they not only have ideas for travel and adventures for the Fall and the Holidays, but also offer some great suggestions to embrace or escape the Winter Experience.  

ABOUT ANDRAE MARABLE 

At the age of 21, Andrae J. Marable set a go...

So many words could be used to describe Candy O’Terry-- singer, songwriter, multi-award winner, number 1 female on air in Boston, content creator, production company and radio network owner, but they don’t begin to describe the essence of who she is. Tune in to hear Candy, who has collected numerous life lessons from other women to help fill the hole in her soul caused by the loss of her mother as a teenager, offer a master class o...

AND THE JOURNEY BEGINS . . .  

When I met Natacha Dolson over a year ago as a participant in a mentoring program at work, I had no idea that was the beginning of a journey that would result in me launching a podcast. But here we are . . . I am happy to have a conversation with Dr. Natacha Dolson, on the Plattinum Passport Podcast. This uplifting dialogue about personal perseverance, saying yes to unexpected opportunities, and the em...

Have you ever spent time with someone and walked away convinced you 

 just experienced history in real time? That is the way I feel when I speak with Cecelia “CeeCee” Tucker and today’s conversation is no different. As you listen in, you’ll hear how she was actually THERE--LIVE and IN PERSON during so many historic moments. She is a walking legend, and she has so many stories that will inspire us to use or gifts and talents, get out...