When Intentions Become Reality

In this episode, the last of my fantastic conversation with Tai Christensen, we talk about the racial homeownership gap and what can be done to close it. It starts with teaching priorities. We also talk about the need for people, black women especially, to exercise self-care. 

In this second part of my intriguing talk with Tai Christensen, hear how she and her husband grew after nearly two years of misunderstandings about where they stood on the issue of race. 

One of the most entertaining and engaging conversations yet on YBHM. Tai Christensen, Director of Government Affairs at The Chenoa Fund offered by CBC Mortgage Agency and the newly appointed chair of the American Mortgage Diversity Council, talks about family, marriage and how diversity almost ended her blended marriage. Hear the personal side of this dynamic, passionate champion for equal housing.   

This is the second part of my conversation with Will about his newly released book, "My Seven Black Dads" and his passionate about public service. We also talk about the importance of doing good - no matter how small - right where we are. 

This dynamic, dedicated public servant credits many people for helping him along this life's path. Join us as we talk about politics, a servant heart and his seven black dads.  

I continue my conversation with my friend and author of Falling Forward: Mishaps on the Road to Happiness, Fobby Naghmi. We talk about music, what it takes to be a good leader and the real meaning of being a giver. Here's a hint:  it doesn't include money.  

Have you ever felt like you were at the lowest point in your life? What did you do? Hear how author, podcaster, musician, mortgage professional and friend Fobby Naghmi rediscovered himself after losing nearly everything.  

When fitness advocate Ewunike Akpan and her family decided to relocate to Mexico after a month-long, first time visit, life has changed for the better. Everything has not be peaches and cream, but the current peace and joy they share everyday while living a life not caught up in the hectic pace of a big city were worth it. Getting past the process to get to the result takes time and focus. It is possible to make a dramatic change for a better life if you are open to it.   

When fitness coach and business owner Ewunike Akpan went to Mexico with her family, they had intended on staying for a month. Her family's life intentions, however, caused them to stay indefinitely. Hear how their thoughts on stability and the importance of living intentionally in this episode. 

Ewunike Akpan grew up with a mom who taught aerobics classes and went running on Saturday mornings. That doesn't sound odd. But it was for a black woman in Detroit in the 1970s. It was this foundation that helped propel Ewunike to a career in fitness and a thriving business. While she she did not start out in fitness, it helped her through a challenging time in her life and she has not looked back. Hear how fitness became her passion and how it helped her have a healthy, natural pregnancy at 47.