In this interview, Leon Davis Jr. and his son Jonathah H.L. Davis, founders of Black Men Vent Too, talk about creating space for Black men - and all men - to feel safe to open up, to 'vent' and to let other men know they're not alone in dealing with pressure, anxiety, financial issues, social issues, job and family stress. It's a game-changer for many men who may not have EVER had the chance to openly talk about what's on their minds, including their mental health. By helping THIS generation of black men learn to be vulnerable, learn coping skills, and create a brotherhood, they hope to change families in Middle TN for generations to come.

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In this Focus, Ty Garth, founder of O.L.L.I.E (Only Living Life in Excellence) Lifestyle, talks about the group, as well as the O.L.L.I.E. Life Youth Mentoring Program, and the difference it's making in the lives of young men between 12 and 18. Ty talks about the need to pour into young people who may have never had a male role model in their lives. They learn not only how to navigate their lives with more knowledge and confidence, but also they're taught about the potential they all have, and how to advocate for themselves. They partner with other groups and community members to be - and to offer - even more to these young people.

You can read more about the mentorship program, the clothing line, and how you might plug in to help this community-changing, life-changing mission HERE (www.ollielifeyouthprogram.org)

Or at https://www.facebook.com/ollielifestyle

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Anna welcomes Robyn Householder, President of the Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, who discusses the latest scams, including sneaky ways thieves get your information.
Some of her advice to avoid being scammed includes not responding to an unsolicited email, call or text from someone you don't know, hanging up and calling the organization itself rather than taking someone's word that they're FROM that organization, and what to look for and ask for to make sure a business is legitimate. It boils down to taking your time, and investigating before you make a decision to buy, invest, or even click something online or in a text message.

Get more scam-fighting info here
https://www.bbb.org
And see what the latest scams are, find out if they're happening in your area, or report one, to help keep your neighbors safe.https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker

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In this episode, Meagan Rust, Interpretive Director of Nashville's Frist Art Museum, tells about current and upcoming exhibitions at the Frist, as well as the numerous related events and hands-on activities. The Frist features the Martin ArtQuest, videos, exhibition talks, tours,special nights with live music (It IS Nashville), and dining, all in adition to simply seeing the exhibitions. Also coming up in November is an exhibit of photos taken by Sir Paul McCartney in the Beatles early years. There are also paid internships, docent and volunteer opportunities, and ways to save money by becoming a member. Learn more about what's at the Frist now, and what's coming up in the next few months, at www.fristartmuseum.org

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Anna talks with Gabe Horton, Executive Director of Pawster, which is a pet fostering non-profit for pets whose person is in a crisis situation. He discusses the reasons one might find themselves unable to care for their pets, including loss of housing, leaving a domestic violence situation, or health crisis. Listeners also learn how they can support Pawster, either financially or as a foster pet parent. It turns out, you don't have to have intense training or be at home all day to foster a pet. Get more details here: HERE. https://pawsternashville.org/

Please enjoynjoy some heartwarming Pawster reunions here:

https://youtu.be/HCMx1TBHzPg?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/PZ-PNkzLByY?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/NYtpypgnIJk?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/UT1blNrn4jg?feature=shared

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Anna's guest is Paige Zulandt, Regional Communications Director of the American Red Cross of Tennessee. She shares some easy-to-remember tips to be ready for the extreme heat we have in Tennessee summers. They include preparing NOW in case you lose electricity or air conditioning in the heat and how to find places to cool down. She also discusses learning CPR.

Summertime also means more injuries and fewer blood donor appointments, so she urges you to give blood, and talks about keeping families and pets safe on the water. Read more at www.redcross.org, and www.redcrossblood.org

Find all the app information HERE .

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Anna speaks with LPC-S David Wood, the Regional Director of Family Care Center, the largest outpatient Mental Health provider in Tennessee,. In this interview, they discuss issues effecting older persons. Many men don't last very long in retirement; they feel the need to be contributing. Some late in life get stuck on regrets, without realizing there is still time to do things. They also discuss the value of work and that, even in a job you're not totally enged with, you can still make it meaningful for yourself.

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Dr. John Lazar, Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville speaks about lung cancer, treatments, causes, and risk factors. The lung cancer rate is higher in Tennesee and other Southeastern states because the smoking rate is higher. He discusses an unexpected rise of lung cancers in women of a particular demographic with NO obvious risk factors who are, nevertheless, developing the cancers. He also tells Anna the latest developments in detecting lung cancers, both in blood testing and imaging.

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