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2017 Interviews

In 2017, I was inspired to conduct interviews of people who had inspired me, on a podcast platform.  I had no idea where to begin.  

 

My inspiration came from a dear friend, Ginger Wiechers, Executive Director of Source of Universal Love.  S.O.U.L., which is a non-profit corporation, was established to serve those in need.  I shared with Ginger my heartfelt desire to honor the  people who had lovingly and profoundly touched my life.  I wanted to recognize and present them with a gift.  Ginger connected me with Penny Golden, the founder of Body, Mind, Spirit Global, which strives to highlight leaders and professionals in the holistic and spiritual community worldwide. 

 

Penny graciously and enthusiastically provided me with a podcast platform and one of her producers.  I was at a loss to understand how to make my desire a reality.  Penny and her producer, Courtney Overfield, were patient and encouraging while supporting and guiding me each step of the way through my interviews.  I was able to focus entirely on the persons I chose to honor by actively listening and valuing them during their recorded interview.  Penny generously preserved the interviews for me on her platform, until recently, when I was ready to receive them to share with you.

Doris Culbreth, January 19, 2017
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Doris Culbreth works with children and enjoys meeting and interacting with people.  She is a woman whose lived experiences have brought her knowledge and wisdom which she graciously shares with those brought to her.  Doris serves her community, quietly touching the lives of many, inspiring, empowering and encouraging through her loving ways.  This interview is our story of friendship and trust, honor and respect.  

John Bowker, March 15, 2017
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John Richard Bowker, 1937-2019.  John was a counselor at Wayne County Community College (WCCC).  He served on the Oakland County Community Mental Health Network Board (OCHN) and was active with the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA). John was an advocate for veterans and believed in helping others and being a leader in his community.             

2017-07-28 Dr. Leonard Rosen
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Dr. Leonard J. Rosen shares his personal journey, his passion for his work, compassion for his patients and intention to serve community.  As of 2025, Dr. Rosen works:  as the Attending Psychiatrist, Emergency Room, Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI., Clinical Assistant Professor, Oakland University Beaumont University School of Medicine, Auburn Hills, MI., Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI., Medical Consultant, Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, Supervision of Psychiatric Residents at Authority Health Graduate Medical Education Consortium, Detroit,MI, and has a private practice, Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry, Farmington Hills, MI.  Dr. Rosen is a Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; and a distinguished Life Fellow, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Pastor Albert I Iwondo, April 19, 2017
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Pastor Albert I Iwondo is a visionary who has God and family at the center of his life.  His life in ministry began as a sixteen-year-old preacher at Holy Ghost Fire Ministries International in Kinshasa, DRC.  He is a graduate of Lubumbashi University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in law.  While at Lubumbashi University he became one of the students’ preachers who championed Christian awakening on campus.  Albert also served as a Minister of Music at many churches in DRC and South Africa in the late 1990's and released a gospel album titled “The Covenant Sign”.  In 2008, Minister Iwondo was ordained Pastor in the Grace Fellowship of Churches International under the leadership of Bishop Johnathan E. Alvarado.  He served for almost 10 years as the Senior Pastor of White Stone Christian Center, “Church of Overcomers” which is now known as Restoration International Christian Center in Detroit, Michigan before transitioning to oversee White Stone Ministries International and “Move by Compassion” Non-Governmental Organization in his continued service to the global body of Christ.  He is married to Dada Ruhana and together they are proud parents of three girls; Charlotte Bonkasa, Naomie Balaka, and Gabriella Hosanna Ruhana who is in glory.

Allan Press, June 23, 2017
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Allan Press was a hospice chaplain and a congregational rabbi who had an interfaith marriage practice.

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