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October 27, 2024 30 mins

The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market with Sheila Thorne, Episode 7

In this episode of The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market, Sheila Thorne interviews Adrian A. Council and Jean Wells from The Positive Community, the only faith-based lifestyle magazine targeted to the African American consumer in the dynamic New York/New Jersey market. As its tagline demotes, the magazine focuses on the “Good News from the Church and the Community.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Filling a Communication Void in the African American Faith Community: Learn about how Adrian Council and Jean Wells met and when they decided to collaborate after seeing a void in the American faith community

* Multimedia Reach: Beyond print, the Positive Community Magazine has a thriving radio show since 2020 with around 3000 weekly listeners and a robust online presence on social media platforms.

* Community-Focused Initiatives: Prioritizing positive change, the magazine's community-driven approach emphasizes relevant health information for the diverse African American community.

Learn more about Adrian A. Council, Jean Wells, and The Positive Community Magazine:

* Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-council-99b28341/

* Connect with Jean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-wells-6952189/

* Follow The Positive Community Magazine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepositivecommunity 

* Visit The Positive Community Magazine: https://thepositivecommunity.com

* View The Positive Community Magazine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepositivecommunity 

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About The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market: Each episode of Sheila Thorne’s The Kaleidoscope podcast highlights leaders and patients of color to discuss culturally linguistically appropriate strategies and services.

 * Subscribe to The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaleidoscope-healthcare-in-a-diverse-america-from-molecule-to-market/id1715004411

 * Subscribe to The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheilaThorne

Connect with Sheila Thorne:

 * Website: https://sheilathorne.com

 * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-thorne-63b5a32

 * Twitter: https://twitter.com/sthornemhmg

 * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheilaThorne

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