They Made it Happen with Linda

 If reinventing yourself was a person. If perseverance was a person. You would see Coko Lynns' photo in Wikipedia under both! She is confident. She made a plan, moved to Atlanta over 20 years ago to make her dream reality. She has acted in movies, conducted interviews with top name celebrities, opened a talent agency, and so much more. She went to school and educated herself, whenever she needed to. She is a road map to succes...

The host will present information on the topic of Codependency. Codependency is a learned behavior that involves an unhealthy level of dependency on another person in a relationship. Codependent people may prioritize the other person's needs over their own, and may feel like they need to depend on the other person to define themselves. This can lead to a power imbalance in the relationship, where one person takes on the role o...

Organ donation!! On the next episode of 'They Made it Happen - with Linda' podcast, the host discusses the importance of Organ donation. Organ donation has many positive effects on the donor and recipients who experience the greatest benefit. Many organs and tissues can be donated and transplanted. Even farther-reaching effects outside of the donors and recipients is the impact on families and friends who love and support...

 The root of mental health stigma among Black people can be traced back to slavery. At that time, it was commonly thought enslaved people were not sophisticated enough to develop depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders. Good mental health consists of maintaining strong social connections and living a fulfilling and productive life while effectively coping with stress and making positive contributions to family, work a...

The pocast host has a candid conversation Dr. Manya Boyd, President of BoydHR.  Dr. B as, she is affectionally known brings an illustrious career in Human Resources spanning nearly four decades.  She is a leader in the field. Dr. B began her journey as a Human Resources Professional.  She cultivated unparalleled expertise in labor and employee relations, setting the stage for her remarkable ascent in the industry.  She is a pioneer...

Allyson Carter grew up in Southern California. Thirty miles east of Los Angeles and just 30 minutes from the beach or the mountains. She left this wonderful place for a career opportunity on the East Coast. Allyson showed up with no friends, no family and not a single winter coat. It was a great opportunity to figure out how to be productive in a new environment. After 10 years she had all the cold she could take and relocated to T...

 According to data compiled by the Social Security Administration as of 2021:  A man reaching age 65 today can expect to live, on average, until age 84.3. A woman turning age 65 today can expect to live, on average, until age 86.6. About one out of every four 65-year-olds today will live past age 90. One out of 10 will live past age 95. Is this data the driving force behind the Late Life divorces? The host takes a deeper dive into ...

Listen to the conversation I had with Vavi Solomon! An Intriguing, gifted, talent woman. Vavi is a Audio Visual Technician, a Tattooist, a Natural Hair and Loc stylist, and that is not all. Vavi studied Audio Production at the Los Angeles Film School and studied at the Watkins College of Art, Design and film.  She definitely made it happen in her life! The journey was not easy, breezy.  However, when you find your purpose, you are ...

Approaching entrepreneurship broadly, it would seem like any small business owner can be considered an entrepreneur—and realistically, they can be. Typically, two major characteristics of entrepreneurship are risk-taking and forward-thinking. Risk-taking is the awareness that even though your business may not turn out the way you expect it to, you’re willing to try anyway. Often, this willingness comes from weighing the risks again...

Lisa Weems is a Retired Navy Vet. She is passionate about helping to give voice to the voiceless.  A Minister of Sow a Prayer Ministries-a Discipleship/teaching ministry with a passion for deliverance and Missions formerly trained by Living Word Christian Center Bible College. She is an Co-Author of book “Made to Overcome.” Stories of people overcoming insurmountable health challenges. She is also a podcast host of Tables Parlay wh...

Lisa Weems is a Retired Navy Vet. She is passionate about helping to give voice to the voiceless.  A Minister of Sow a Prayer Ministries-a Discipleship/teaching ministry with a passion for deliverance and Missions formerly trained by Living Word Christian Center Bible College. She is an Co-Author of book “Made to Overcome.” Stories of people overcoming insurmountable health challenges. She is also a podcast host of Tables Parlay wh...

An artist uses their imagination to create art. Easy you may say. Okay, so everyone that "makes" art in any capacity, are they an artist? I will take it a step further and say that, creating art is more than painting on a canvas, or sculpting, and that everyone has the ability to be creative! However, a true artist brings to life that which they have imagined, in a unique and beautiful way. Be inspired, hear how Tanya Duf...

Google’s dictionary defines a singer-songwriter as “a person who sings and writes popular songs, especially professionally.” The term’s come to have a more specific meaning. What I understand it to mean is, artist who record as solo acts, who write their lyrics and tunes, and usually accompany themselves on piano, acoustic guitar, or auto sound.  I'm describing the unique and beautiful sound of ...Xar.  Her unique and beautifu...

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. When fentanyl is abused or taken in an overdose, this opioid can quickly be fatal because it is so potent and people are not used to its effects. There is a significant risk that any illegal drug you buy on the streets, buy online, or that may be given to you is intentionally contaminated with fentanyl. Fentanyl is often...

There’s nothing quite like the rush of connecting with a great new artist — especially ahead of the pack — but they’re not always easy to find. Music’s increasing DIY culture has left the market saturated with bands and soloists gunning for the big-time, making it that much more difficult for newcomers to breakout. Nonetheless, this young artist with a 90's influence, and soulful funk has broken onto the music scene and she is...

Sean Vaughn Carter was a Behavioral Specialist/Psychiatric Technician, in the US Army and served a tour in Iraq.  And, he is also an entertainer, dancer, performer, and has traveled the world on one adventure after another! He is also writing a book that will be released later in 2023!  He gets very candid as he discusses being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder and he is living with it, one day at a time.  He sets the record straight...