“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 Many preschools quote biblical scripture to encapsulate their philosophy, but Orange Tree Christian Preschool isn’t like many other preschools. Founded in 2006, its teaching methods are a sea change to the now-established philosophies of late 1990s educational reform. Since its founding in 2006, this non-denominational school is attracting parents from far and wide – parents who prize classical education’s more traditional methods and values. Who’s behind this massive shift in early educa ..read more

When Traci Sanders Campbell authored her first book, she wrote it straight from her aching heart. Geared toward helping pre-teens and teens in single parent households to survive and thrive against all odds, The CHAMP Within reveals Campbell’s own personal journey as a child in a financially-strapped fatherless family. Campbell was raised in Baltimore, Maryland, the youngest child of a single mother driven to lift her children out of the poverty cycle. When the teenage Campbell wasn’t at school or studying, she earned money as a print fashion model and hostessing at a prestigious local restaur ..read more

If you’re like most Americans, you start each year resolving to improve at least one aspect of your life. For many, that resolution is to get in better physical shape, work out more, or lose weight. But 92% of us don’t stick to our resolutions, simply because we don’t have enough time for a good workout in our busy days. Charles Laverty is here to change all that – with a new way to get the full benefits of a 2-to-3-hour workout in only 20 minutes. It’s called Electro Muscular Stimulation (EMS), and it’s an FDA-approved physical therapy which uses localized conduction pads to deliver electrica ..read more

“Are you focused on what you don’t have… or what you do have?” Huntley Lawrence posed this question last month during his commencement address to more than 200 graduates at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Queens, New York. He was addressing the specific issues that this class of 2021 has faced over the past year – the impact of hate, racism, and pandemic lockdowns. Lawrence continued, “What if I told you that no matter where you were born, where you started, where you came from, or how much money you have, you could forge your own path. A new path. A better path.” Lawrence know ..read more

“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” This quote has been attributed to Mark Twain, Agatha Christie, Sally Berger, and others. No one knows for certain who coined it. But while speakers, coaches, and teachers regularly use it to motivate their audiences, few have actually lived it – and then committed their lives to helping others do the same. Dr. Karen L. Semien-McBride is one of those few. Her enthusiastic, inclusive, and perpetually positive energy is infectious whether she’s speaking to a group, teaching a class, or coaching a C-Suite executive. But there’s far more to Semien-M ..read more

Starting a new business venture is rarely easy. Making one successful during a pandemic lockdown requires savvy pivoting talent and nimble action. That’s exactly what Raquel Miller did when Covid-19 hit. Bunchful, her fledgling corporate gifting platform, offers individuals and companies the ability to personalize and send meaningful gifts to clients, employees, and others. Miller started Bunchful in 2018, after studying philosophy at Queens College and working in financial underwriting and technology at companies like Bear Stearns and Heartland. Bunchful’s “smart gift” technology was just tak ..read more

What’s keeping you from reaching your goal? The sky’s the limit, especially if your passion is flying. And if not, Matthew Martino can help you find a new passion. You’ll never know until you try it. A British Entrepreneur, film producer, bestselling author, and the founder of Let’s Fly Academy, Martino is inspiring others to soar to their heart’s content. Starting at a very young age Martino had an interest in aviation, writing, and film, and he has turned each of those interests into successful opportunities for himself and now for many others. As an actor, he secured many acting roles and t ..read more

Many of us at one time or another has had an idea that we thought could be the next “big thing.” The important question is, “Did we follow through on it?” Most people never follow through on their ideas or dreams because they don’t think it’s possible to succeed? Serial entrepreneur Christina Daves is a believer and she is proof that you can succeed if you’re willing to accept the challenges of following through. She’s always had the entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to make things happen. There have been many lessons and hard knocks along the way, but each lesson taught her how to be more ..read more

As an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist, Shawne Duperon’s work has impacted the lives and perspectives of countless viewers who watched her tell significant and powerful stories as a journalist. Today she is still having an amazing impact on people but in a different way. As a media coach and trainer, Duperon is assisting professionals in developing their skills and knowledge, enabling them to effectively enhance their image, brand and successfully grow their businesses. However, her most notable project to date, which is still in progress is called Project Forgive – a movie that she was ..read more

Inspiring Aviation Youth to Fly Their Own Better Path “Are you focused on what you don’t have… or what you do have?” Huntley Lawrence posed this question last month during his commencement address to more than 200 graduates at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Queens, New York. He was addressing the specific issues that this class of 2021 has faced over the past year – the impact of hate, racism, and pandemic lockdowns. Lawrence continued, “What if I told you that no matter where you were born, where you started, where you came from, or how much money you have, you could forge yo ..read more