DOZ Show

DOZ Show – The End of Season 1

DOZ Show started on the 9th of November 2017 for the purpose of using the story of one woman to inspire other women, to find their God-given purpose, to rise from the ashes, bounce back from adversity, find purpose amid their trials and live life to the fullest. For 131 weeks, we have released a new episode of the talk show weekly and we hope that you have been inspired. DOZ Show officially announces the end of its first season and as we prepare for the next season we ask that you stay connected by visiting DOZ Radio to listen to back-to-back episodes of DOZ Show and follow our mid-season series on this platform. Thank you for being an amazing audience and one so easy to please. Blessings…

DOZ Show Episode 131 – Charlene Quaye

Charlene Quaye is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is the first lady of House of Prayer Outreach Ministries and the president of Diamond Pillars Women’s Ministry. She has been called for such a time as this to empower women from all walks of life and has a mandate to make a difference in the lives of those that are hurting and for the restoration of womanhood. Some have called her, “The spiritual midwife”, as she helps women give birth to their destinies. Charlene is a dynamic teacher of the word, vibrant preacher, a prolific writer, a passionate prayer warrior, and author of seven books. She is the CEO of Charlenes Angels Maternity Service. She is married to Pastor Prince Alexander Quaye and they are blessed with two boys.

DOZ Show Episode 130 – Meagan Copelin

Meagan Copelin the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is Founder of Mental Rich, a mental health movement dedicated to helping women who suffer from mental illnesses, occurring from abuse, abandonment and rejection. Meagan’s passion is to become a trailblazing voice for young girls and women worldwide. Drawing on her own experiences of mental illness due to abuse, rejection, and abandonment, Meagan uses her words to encourage others to build a home within themselves; to love, live, and create fearlessly. Listen as Meagan shares her journey and how it has inspired her to give back to young girls and women. Be inspired to pay it forward.

DOZ Show Episode 129 – Traycee Gales

Traycee Gales is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a celebrity, faith and entertainment journalist who is the creator and executive producer of Gospel Access. She specializes in gleaning and sharing the success strategies and testimonies of those at the top of their game in order to empower others to step into their greatness. Her interviewing skills have helped her land interviews with Academy Award nominees, Grammy Award winners, successful entrepreneurs, pastors and today’s influencers. Her heart’s desire is to serve the Lord Jesus Christ by helping others realize their God-given potential and destiny. Listen as Traycee shares her passion for the work she does. Be inspired to discover your reason for being.

DOZ Show Episode 128 – Deidra Roussaw

Deidra Roussaw is founder of TrulyWed Wives, a wives ministry educating and training wives through wife coaching, retreats & conferences, wives night out, savvy wife toolbox, romance concierge, signaturized slumber parties, WifeStyle Mentoring Program, group and private one on one WifePrenuer Leadership Classes, and Public Relations for WifeCEOs. She has helped a large number of wives with her astounding skills and knowledge. She is in addition author of a book she compiled with over 50 other wives titled, “Wives on Fire!” And she is a co-founder of TWOgether Marriages alongside her husband, Minister Dwight Roussaw. Listen as Deidra shares how her work with wives continues to enrich lives, hers as well as theirs. She has found success by helping others succeed. Be inspired to serve your way to success.

DOZ Show Episode 127 – Portia Hoover

Portia Hoover is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a philanthropist and entrepreneur behind the online ‘level up’ program that is changing the lives of thousands of women throughout the world. With a strong passion to help others succeed and business awareness in creating new opportunities, Portia created her business model that leverages on coaching women to build, own their businesses and become independent. With her unique model, she has helped over 3000 women around the globe, and she believes this model was an inspiration and prompting of God. She continues to reach back to pull others with her, and continually dedicates her time to sharpen others and make herself available to mentor and coach women and young teens around the world. She is excited to see others win and is grateful to have the support of her husband and two daughters. Listen to Portia and be inspired to succeed.

DOZ Show Episode 126 – Mrs Taiwo Ajai-Lycett

Mrs Taiwo Ajai-Lycett is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a Nigerian actress, journalist, television presenter, and cosmetologist. She is also a feminist and was the first editor of Africa Woman magazine in the 1970s. Her acting career began in December 1966 when she acted in Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel, directed by William Gaskill at the Royal Court Theatre in London. The praise she received following her performance and the invitations from producers that followed, caused her to enrol at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She has featured in several notable Nigerian films, including Tinsel, the award-winning Nigerian soap opera. In this interview, Mrs Lycett shares her inspiring journey from getting pregnant at 15 to becoming a sought after actress in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Be inspired to pursue your dreams and live life to the fullest.

DOZ Show Episode 125 – Audreia Josephs

Audreia Josephs is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a life coach and motivational speaker who specialises in the “Art of Forgiveness” – a philosophy that envisions life as a journey of release and reconnection. Her own life experiences and her professional training helped form the basis of her strategy as a passionate life coach, and her powerful work around the United Kingdom has gained her an audience around the world – in particular amongst ‘women in prisons’. She has supported projects such as the Values Education for Life, Prison Link, the Rose Project Birmingham, and Action for Prisoners and Families (set up through the Princess Diana Memorial Trust). She was also able to accompany a group of her students to the Commonwealth Games in 2004, where she had the pleasure of meeting Their Royal Highnesses The Earl & Countess of Wessex, and Terry Waite, the former US Envoy. In 2016, Audreia released her first book, Forgiveness, The Journey to Healing the Heart. In recognition of her efforts, she was honoured to receive the Womanhood Global Recognition Best Authors Award in the same year. Listen as Audreia shares her journey, which although filled with the pain of abuse, rejection, betrayal, shame and disappointment has turned out to be a fairytale with a happily ever after. Be inspired to rise from the ashes.

DOZ Show Episode 124 – Christie Wislicenus

Christie Wislicenus is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a mother, grandmother, registered nurse and entrepreneur. Christie has been able to rebuild her life following seasons of adversity, which include the death of her father when she was only twelve years old, the deaths of her step-father and grandfather, an abusive marriage, and drug and alcohol addiction. In this interview, she shares with us her pain and triumphs. Listen to Christie and be inspired to rebuild your life. Yes, you can!

DOZ Show Episode 123 – Ebony Kay English

Ebony Kay English is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She has transitioned from substance abuse to a woman of substance. For twelve years, she self-medicated with alcohol. It was the only way she knew to numb the pain and unworthiness she felt. She says that she would attempt to drown out her pain with alcohol, but her pain learned to swim and would still be there day after day until she finally decided to stop running and face herself and her problem. It was the 24th of January 2015 and she was awakened by her then 7-year-old son; he was standing in her vomit, crying and asking, “mommy were you sick last night?” It hurt her to have her son witness one of her many hangovers and dark moments, but she knew it was just what she needed to finally face the repressed emotions and pain that had learned to swim no matter how much alcohol she had tried to drown it with. Now, after five years of sobriety and discovering her authentic self, Ebony says that it is okay to not drink. Listen and be inspired to transform your life. Yes, you can!

DOZ Show Episode 122 – Dr Ava Eagle Brown

Dr Ava Eagle Brown is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. Ava’s early life was spent in poor rural Jamaica. As a young child, she was not regular at school because of the need to work for food instead. Her inner strength carried her through adolescence when she experienced incest and sexual abuse. As a young adult, she was raped at gunpoint, which caused her to flee Jamaica. She could have settled for being a victim of her painful past, but Ava chose to turn her pain into purpose and become her own warrior and hero. Armed with determination and courage, she rose from the ashes to become a resilient, strong and self-reliant woman. She is reaching back to help others find their purpose, and get unstuck from their limiting beliefs, so that they can live their best lives. She has coached entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business leaders, and has spoken words of inspiration and change to audiences in the US, Jamaica, Poland, Ireland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Africa. In this interview, Ava shares her journey and inspires us for more.

DOZ Show Episode 121 – Dianah Kamande

Dianah Kamande is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a domestic violence survivor, a widow, a widow leader and a motivational speaker. More than a decade ago, Dianah married the love of her life, and their marriage was blessed with two beautiful daughters. She thought they were happy, and all was well, but one night, her husband attacked and cut her up with a sword in an attempt to kill her, their children, and himself. Rescuers arrived at the scene, and she was able to escape with her children, and her husband killed himself. Listen as Dianah relives the horror of the night she almost lost her life and how she has turned her pain to gain. Be inspired to overcome adversity!

DOZ Show Episode 120 – RoxAnne Triche

RoxAnne Triche is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a certified “Internal Empowerment Coach” a Motivational Speaker and Author. She is also the Executive Vice President of Internal Empowerment, Inc and serves as a Master Facilitator. She provides coaching to businesses, leaders, and front-line personnel. She has served as a leader and trainer in teamwork and conflict resolution in Corporate America, for 23 years and consults with corporations and public and private organizations regarding various business, staffing, and management needs. She is co-author of the books Scripture Therapy and Choice Theory and Self-Counseling with STACT. Listen to RoxAnne share her passion for the work she does and be inspired to pursue purpose and live your best life.

DOZ Show Episode 119 – Rose Foster

Rose Foster is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a qualified Christian Coach who serves women who are undergoing or have undergone abuse by providing one on one support and facilitating group counselling with them. Having experienced overwhelming domestic abuse herself, she understands how devastating and denigrating life can be for victims of abuse and she seeks to give women who have travelled or who are travelling the dark road of abuse, courage, hope, and a voice. Rose shares her story of pain and horror at church events, sisterhood gatherings and other local outreach events. In her quest to share hope, strength and coping strategies with as many women as possible, she is now training with the Croydon Council to take up a new volunteering role as a Community Champion for abuse victims. She also champions several outreach programmes for women and young people who suffer abuse and exclusion. Listen as Rose shares her story of rebuilding her life following marriage to a narcissist. Be inspired to rebuild your life after a setback!

DOZ Show Episode 118 – Oreme Brenda Iyede

Oreme Brenda Iyede is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. While she was pregnant with her second child someone made a statement that caused Oreme to feel shame. Unknown to her, the embarrassment she felt because of her pregnancy was outright rejection of her unborn child, and would cause him to feel unwanted, unloved, and alienated, right from the womb. As time progressed, the same child would become rebellious, aggressive, defiant, and depressed and Oreme would reach her breaking point. But then, she discovered the conception to birth ministry and his journey to healing began, as did hers; she could dream again and pursue her dreams. And from the distressing journey with her son, came a discovery of her purpose. In the capacity of a Speaker and Coach, she is now reaching out to other parents and individuals, to help them find healing, acceptance, and their true identity. Listen as Oreme shares the challenging experiences with her son and how she overcame. Be inspired to triumph over adversity.

DOZ Show Episode 117 – Lynne Brown

Lynne Brown is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team, and is certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth. She is trained and mentored by John Maxwell and his world-class faculty, and is equipped with the tools, resources and experience to help her clients improve their productivity, performance and profitability. She is passionate about encouraging people of all ages to step into their greatness, and to live a life of confidence and personal growth. In this interview, Lynne shares her journey from a toxic job and work environment to purpose and how her life has been transformed by doing the work that she was born for. Listen to Lynne and be inspired to step into your place and into greatness.

DOZ Show Episode 116 – Jackqueline Mondo Apinyi

Jackqueline Mondo Apinyi is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She was born in Uganda and raised in Kenya after her family fled the civil war of Uganda in 1979. Her family had humble beginnings, her mother was an early years teacher and her father a soldier who rose to the rank of Major General. At the age of 15, her father took a post in Russia and sent her along with her siblings to boarding school in the UK. Adjusting to the UK system of education was challenging for her and it didn’t help that she had no friends. The teachers said she was dull and would be a better off as a homemaker. Jackqueline experienced rejection and sibling rivalry and was constantly seeking acceptance by bleaching her skin and looking for love in all the wrong places. Her self-esteem was affected. But her esteem soared when she was able to finish university and get married, two things she had been told repeatedly would never happen. But adversity was not done with her, over the years she has lost a child to heart defect, received the shocking news that her children were autistic, survived stroke and heart surgery, and a six-year separation from her husband. But she is standing strong and has founded Woman Arise and Be Healed, a platform through which she encourages women who are going through trauma or have been through traumatic experiences. Listen to Jackqueline and be inspired to rise from the ashes.

DOZ Show Episode 115 – Aramide Fadiora

Aramide Fadiora is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a business woman, author and minister who has a passion for the empowerment of women, particularly women in business and ministry. She is the Founder of Ladies Driven by Purpose, a platform designed to encourage and build women spiritually and to challenge barriers in communities. As a young child she lost the use of her legs and was unable to attend school as a result. She thought she would never walk, never get an education, and never see her dreams materialise. But then one day, by a miracle, she was walking. And now she is walking in her ‘stilettos’. Listen to Aramide Fadiora, author of the book, Walking in My Stilettos: Finding Balance in Everyday Life, and be inspired to believe and walk powerfully in your purpose. Purpose is like shoes, unique to the owner.

DOZ Show Episode 114 – Dr. Fayola Delica

Dr. Fayola Delica is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an ordained pastor, a nurse for over 15 years, serial entrepreneur, award-winning international speaker, international best-selling author, talk show host, educator, youth advocate, beauty queen, business consultant and political strategist. She is also, the Executive Director of the Haitian American Professionals Coalition (HAPC). In May 2019, she received an honorary Doctoral Degree in Ministry and was ordained as a pastor by the Trinity Theological Seminary of South Florida in Pompano Beach, FL. She holds a number of leadership roles in various nonprofit, civic, and professional nursing associations/organizations and has received a number of awards for her dedication to public service. Listen as Fayola shares her inspiring journey of rising after an financial crash in which she lost everything and became homeless. Be inspired to rise after a fall!

DOZ Show Episode 113 – Julie Gorman

Julie Gorman is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker with the John Maxwell Team. In addition, she is a writer, producer, and host of a weekly Broadcast and founder of His Love Extended Ministries. She is the author of What I Wish My Mother Had Told Me About Men and What I Wish My Mother Had Told Me about Marriage released in 2013 and 2014 respectively. In 2016 and 2018, she co-authored along with her husband the books, Two Are Better than One and Married for a Purpose. Along with her husband she runs the ministry, Married for a Purpose. Julie has spoken to youth, college students, and adults since 1988. Her passion is to minister to the WHOLE person. She is married to her best friend, Greg and they have three children. In this interview Julie shares with us the abuse she suffered as a child and how she moved past that experience to the blessed life she now enjoys. Listen and be inspired to bounce back from adversity.

DOZ Show Episode 112 – Valerie Kelso

Valerie Kelso is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. Valerie became pregnant the age of 16 and gave birth to a baby girl. After that her child’s father tried to kill her but was prevented by her father. Valerie allowed the young man to remain in her life and became pregnant at 17 but lost the baby due to him beating her non-stop and causing her water to break at 7 and a half months. She sustained emotional scars and physical wounds from being stabbed with a knife. Years later, she moved to America where she began a new life. At Fort Worth Texas, she attended a massage school where she learnt that through love the body can repair itself. She began to offer massage services and her clientele grew quickly as people in the community began to spread the word about this woman with “healing hands”. In December 2015 the doors to Purple Light Touch Foundation were opened and in 2017 she opened up PLT Massage and Wellness LLC. She now has a 10-room facility, allowing her to offer medical and relaxation massages to both men and women to handle bodies wrapped in pain. She works closely with the Women’s Shelter’s, Churches, Counselling Centres, and other advocates for recovering women and teen girls, demonstrating to women and teen girls there is a touch that changes lives in a good and sometimes great way. If you feel better, you do better that is the Purple Light Touch, and Valerie Kelso way. Listen as Valerie shares her transition from pain to gain. Be inspired to discover purpose in the midst of pain.

DOZ Show Episode 111 – Dr. Bernice Patterson

Dr. Bernice Patterson is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a psychologist, speaker, consultant, preacher, published author, and trainer. She is, in addition, the founder and CEO of Infinity Consultation Group where she provides training on issues of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Care and Burnout Prevention, and Mental Health and Spirituality. She is a highly sought-after speaker inside and outside of the church, and motivates her audience to take a hard and honest look at themselves by asking three questions, “Who do I want to be in this world? Am I doing the work to be that person? If not, what is holding me back?” She has been able to lead people into a deeper understanding of self, and seeks to give voice to the mental and emotional struggles that people commonly face and guide them towards a place of healing and empowerment. She is a firm believer that you can have Jesus and a therapist, too. Listen as Dr Patterson shares her journey of walking in her purpose. Be inspired to discover and embrace your purpose.

DOZ Show Episode 110 – Coach Lara Ejizu

Coach Lara Ejizu is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a Servant Leadership Coach, a Holistic Coach and a Wellness & Essential Oils Consultant. She started leadership coaching and mentoring for children almost 13 years ago, and through her not-for-profit organization – Servant Leaders Foundation, she set up after-school leadership clubs in schools within Lagos Nigeria in line with her mission to “raise a new generation of leaders who will lead by serving.” As an independent Leadership Coach with the John Maxwell Team, she has worked with business owners, C-Suit Executives, Managers and Teams within the corporate setting, using the John Maxwell method of coaching, training and speaking. However, after battling chronic illness, which caused her to seek natural alternatives, she has become a Wellness Consultant & Advocate with Doterra International, an Essential Oils and Natural Healthcare Company, and an Essential Oils Coach with Dr Josh Axe a Doctor of Natural Medicine, and she is helping her clients find alternative and natural Solutions to their healthcare and wellness needs. Listen as Coach Lara shares her journey to become a wellness coach how similar the role is to her childhood dream of being a medical doctor. Listen and be inspired to discover your purpose.

DOZ Show Episode 109 – Donna Sager Cowan

Donna Sager Cowan is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a writer and author of a children’s book series, grandmother, random fact-finder, encourager, and superhero. As the youngest child in a large family, Donna felt lost in the crowd. She entertained herself by making up stories and friends to play with. By age 5, she had taught herself to read, and that began her imaginative journey to dreamy castles with princes and fairy godmothers. Although she wrote for many years, she did not feel confident to publish any of her writings until she was given the push that many great achievers require at one time or the other to pursue their dreams. That “push” led to the writing and publishing of two books, With the Curiosity of a Cat and With the Courage of a Mouse; thus Donna attained her dream of becoming an author at the age of sixty and a time when her life was winding down. She is proof that we are never too old to pursue our dreams or have new dreams. Listen as she shares her story of a dream come true. Be inspired to pursue your dreams.

DOZ Show Episode 108 – Theresa Bodnar

Lieutenant Colonel Theresa Bodnar is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a not only an officer in the United States Army, she is also a certified Army Master Resilience Trainer (MRT), a Positive Psychology Practitioner, Eating Psychology Educator, Author, and aspiring Motivational Speaker. Since obtaining her Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology, Theresa has been able to create a combination of poetry, positive psychology, and eating psychology tools that she wished she knew when she was younger. These tools and ways of thinking have helped her work through depression, body image, and addiction issues. Her book: Get UPP! Understanding Positive Psychology has been described as a fun way to explore positive psychology concepts and stay motivated. Theresa was first introduced to the field of positive psychology in the Army and decided to obtain her Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) program through the Flourishing Center. The ideas were revolutionary to her and have without doubt transformed her life.  Listen as Theresa shares with us her life as a military woman and how it has helped her discover herself and prepare for a new life as a speaker and writer. Be inspired for self-discovery.

DOZ Show Episode 107 – Cheryl McAnda

Cheryl McAnda is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a gospel singer, business owner, and mum to three beautiful children. Years of verbal and physical abuse in her marriage and the impact of her divorce brought her to a point where she lost her self-esteem and confidence, felt worthless and suffered an immense inferiority complex. She believed she was ugly and could do nothing right. It took years to finally realise she was worthy and precious in the sight of God. Her turning point came when she started singing in church, and people applauded her and paid her compliments. Because of her experience, Cheryl is passionate about helping people, especially women and children who have suffered abuse. Her love and passion for people have caused her to continually receive requests from those who are challenged and require a listening ear or words of wisdom. She says; I can relate to most of the pain and abuse because I have been there. She is a phenomenal woman who is reaching back to help others get through their seasons of adversity. In this interview, Cheryl shares her inspiring journey; how she went from a broken home, created by racial segregation in apartheid South Africa, to a broken marriage, and has turned her pain to purpose and found a new zeal for life. Listen to Cheryl and be inspired for something new!

DOZ Show Episode 106 – Terri Cann

Terri Cann is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a gospel recording artist, fashion designer and stylist, writer, actress, teacher, wife and mother. Her music journey began at the age of eleven, when she prayed and asked God for a voice that would bring glory to His name. Since then, she has wasted no time doing just that with upbeat tracks and soothing melodies that inspire and touch the hearts of saved and unsaved alike. She is a formal vocal music teacher who has now pursued entrepreneurship with her own company, “The Arts Empowerment Group,” which outsources teaching artists to schools that lack arts programming. In this interview, she shares the journey of pursuing her purpose, the breaks created by marriage and motherhood and how she has learnt to balance purpose, marriage and motherhood. Listen to Terri and be inspired to live your dreams. As she says, if you’re walking around unfulfilled, what are your children gleaning from that?

DOZ Show Episode 105 – Aity Dennis

Aity Dennis is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a minister of the gospel and an internationally recognised gospel singer and songwriter. In this interview, Aity shares with us her journey to motherhood. She waited more than twenty years to have the children God promised her. Her first child was born 21 years after marriage, and her twins (a boy and a girl) arrived in the 25th year of her marriage and four years after her periods stopped. While seeking medical intervention for conception, she encountered medical negligence, which led to complications and her “demise.” Yes, she died, went to heaven, watched the heavenly choir sing, and then returned to her body because God was determined to give her children, and not even menopause would stop that. Listen, as Aity shares her intriguing journey to motherhood, which was filled with many obstacles and anguish. Be inspired for a miracle!

DOZ Show Episode 104 – Margaret Taribo

Margaret Taribo is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is the CEO of Distinct Family Services Ltd, an independent business service working with individual, statutory and voluntary services to support and empower individuals, parents, and young people in the community with respect to their social, economic and emotional wellbeing. She started working in the community over 16 years ago through volunteering and has worked as a community development and youth worker and later a parent development coordinator. She is currently project lead for a parent led voluntary group that provides holiday activities for families who have little or no support and is involved in a small action group working to support families with ‘no recourse to public funds’. Margaret is very passionate about what she does and for her nothing is greater than the discovery of one’s purpose. Listen to Margaret share her journey of purpose and be inspired to find your place.

DOZ Show Episode 103 – Grace Aideloje

Grace Aideloje is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a writer and creator of the blog, Pen Parables International. She is in addition the wife of a pastor and has recently welcomed twin girls after being childless for fifteen years. In this interview, she shares with us the many agonising years of waiting for her babies; years that were filled with a fear that she would die childless. She also opens up on what it felt like the moment she was confirmed pregnant at age 47. Listen as Grace shares her amazing journey to motherhood against the odds. Be inspired for your miracle!

DOZ Show Episode 102 – Crystal and Pierre Dunn

Crystal and Pierre Dunn are the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. The couple met as teenagers, and in September 2000, at 21 and 20 years old, they were married. Their family was made complete with the arrival of their daughters, and though they had several challenges being married young and having their first child so early in their marriage, they were a team. They conquered their challenges together. However, after 13 years of marriage, infidelity was committed, and Crystal and Pierre divorced. Although it wasn’t easy, for the sake of their girls, they had to remain connected. They began seeking God together as parents and that’s when God began to heal their relationship. On April 8th, 2018, after being divorced for nearly six years, everything changed. Pierre got on one knee and asked Crystal if she would take him back as her husband. On June 2nd, 2018, they once again became Mr. and Mrs. Dunn and began the ministry Better2Gether. Listen as Crystal and Pierre share with us their amazing love story. Be inspired to fight for love!

DOZ Show Episode 101 – Epiphanie Yohou

Epiphanie Yohou is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a Marketing and Planning Strategist and the Founder/CEO of Ayoka Candles Co. As a business leader, mentor, speaker, and entrepreneur, Epiphanie partners with small businesses to create a vision for their start-ups and professional brands. For nearly a decade, her career has been focused within the pharmaceutical industry, spanning marketing, global planning, product launch, market access, and reimbursement. Although her marketing experiences play a vital role in helping to grow her own business, Epiphanie’s message to small business owners is to think beyond their marketing plan and focus on execution. Listen as Epiphanie shares with us how she pursues her dreams and helps others in the pursuit of theirs. Be inspired for success!

DOZ Show Episode 100 – Janell Jones

Janell Jones is the guest in DOZ Show Episode 100! She was born into poverty and raised in the projects of Columbus, Ohio. As a young child, she lost her father and older sister to inner-city violence. Although she became a teenage mother at 16, she was determined to live a different life to the one she saw played out around her. Armed with determination she went from an online associate degree in psychology to a master’s degree in social work. After landing what she thought was her “dream job” and providing a good home for her children, she discovered a deeper dream buried within her and made the decision to follow her passion. She started a business and wrote the book that was burning inside her. Today, Janell is a life-coach, published author, social work professional, founder of a publishing company, and a speaker with an urgent message: You have the ability to choose. And she is the author of the book, “It All Begins With You!” in which she shares the incredible story of how she took the leap that awakened her to her purpose and destiny. Listen as Janell shares with us the tragic events of her life and how saying no to drugs and yes to education set her up for success. Be inspired to make right choices!

DOZ Show Episode 99 – LaKisha Irby

LaKisha Irby is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a mother, mentor, serial entrepreneur, author and life coach. She is committed to helping others obtain their highest personal and professional levels of success through joy, happiness, dedication and the power of choice. LaKisha enjoys inspiring others to live the life of their dreams by building confidence through empowerment. She serves her community, and combines her professional gifts with her love for service. Listen as LaKisha shares with us how she went from being a housewife with no finances of her own, to a divorcee living with her parents, and then to owner of several thriving businesses and an employer who is thrilled to see her employees prosper. Be inspired to make the right choices for your life!

DOZ Show Episode 98 – Angela Cudger

Angela Cudger is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an award-winning international speaker and coach, a top wellness expert, and founder of Legacy Holistic Health Institute, the only accredited black-owned institute for health coaches in the United States of America. She has been styled the Queen of Wellness, and rightly too. Angela is a walking wealth of information and teaches women entrepreneurs a full circle approach to wellness that has allowed them experience exponential growth in their businesses. As a devout vegan, she endorses the use of whole foods, nutrient dense sources to steer focus, drive creativity and increase productivity in business. She has an impressive background in modern medicine, holistic nutrition, physical fitness and spirituality. Listen as Angela takes us on her journey to becoming an accomplished wellness expert. Be inspired to pursue your dreams and rise to the top in your business and career.

DOZ Show Episode 97 – Nefertiti Fisher

Nefertiti Fisher is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is Founder and CEO of Beautiful One Inc. and Beautiful One Has Come Inc. Nefertiti is passionate about helping brand new startups and small businesses make their unique thumbprint in the business world. She is also an anointed ministry leader, author, personal and business development coach, wife to a United States Marine and mother. Through her not for profit organization, Beautiful One Has Come Inc. she mentors, trains, and empowers young women to know who they are, to be proud of their talents, and be beautiful! She lives by the mantra: standards are meant to be raised not lowered and never shrink yourself to make others feel comfortable with your gift and who you are. In this interview, she shares the devastating effects of diming our lights to let others shine. Listen to Nefertiti and be inspired to be unapologetic about your dreams and visions.

DOZ Show Episode 96 – Dr. Lisa Lewis Ellis

Dr. Lisa Lewis Ellis is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is CEO & Founder of Kick Boxing Believers, L.L.C.; a transformational business dedicated to teaching individuals and groups how to achieve prosperity and personal success by releasing mental restraints of self-limiting belief systems. She is also known as the belief systems boss. She is in addition a best-selling author and highly sought-after spiritual strategist. In this interview, Lisa shares her story of getting stuck after buying into a lie and words that were contrary to what she knew to be true about herself. The negative words initially placed limitations on her and her career, but once she broke free she began to climb the corporate ladder again and decided it was time to help other women get unstuck. Who sold you the lie that caused you to settle for less? Listen to Lisa and be inspired to get unstuck. You are more than you think you are.

DOZ Show Episode 95 – Zena Ibhawoh

Zena Ibhawoh is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an innovative legal practitioner with seventeen years’ experience in legal practice. She possesses expertise in capital markets, regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, deal structuring, pensions, company secretarial practice and general corporate and commercial law. She is passionate about helping women and has worked towards the protection of the rights of a low-income mother in tort and criminal cases instituted on her behalf. She is in addition a writer with several publications including, one titled, “Business, Pregnant Women and the Law.” In this interview Zena shares with us her journey to become a lawyer, how the career has transformed her life and how she successfully juggles it with family life. She leaves women with some powerful financial advice which includes goal setting. Where do you see yourself in five years time? Listen to Zena and be inspired to design your future.

DOZ Show Episode 94 – Jasmine Moore

Jasmine J. Moore is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a motivational speaker, philanthropist, and purpose partner. In addition, she has been a social worker and counselor for youth and women for over 10 years. She is a mentor to many young women and girls with whom she identifies in countless ways. She is the author of the book, Because No One Told Me: 21 Days of Purposeful Transfiguration for Adolescents, written to help young girls learn from her own adolescent mistakes. Following the release of this book and after receiving feedback from women who were hurting from past experiences, she wrote the book, No Longer Scarred: The Path After My Pain. This book demonstrates to women that their scars don’t have to be permanent. Listen as Jasmine takes us on her purpose journey in this interview. Be inspired to find your reason for being!

DOZ Show Episode 93 – Women of Disguise

Melanie D Phillips, Geneva M Owens, Shanita Rowsey, and Shalonda Marrero, are the guests in this episode of DOZ Show. Together they are authors of the book, Women of Disguise. In this book, they share their wholehearted life experiences from the perspective of widowhood, singlehood, marriage and divorce. Their stories are filled with struggles, failures, heartaches, triumphs and how removing their disguises led them to live more abundant lives. From their relationships with God while going through their storms to who they became while slowly removing their masks, their words bring encouragement and enlightenment to the reader and their courageous transparency and genuine faith captures the true essence of what it means to be set free. Listen as each woman shares her story and how her life has been impacted by writing a part of this book. Be inspired to take off your mask and be free!

DOZ Show Episode 92 – Demetria Buie

Demetria Buie is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a mother, life-story coach, publisher, event host, magazine owner and mentor. She was raised in a small town in Louisiana and by the time she reached eighteen, had experienced many hardships, which rendered her homeless, unforgiving, depressed, and suicidal. She was a high school drop-out, but a strong desire to better her life caused her to return to school and earn her GED after which she began attending John Tyler Community College, studying acting. She is author of over thirty books including the book titled, Refuse To Lose. In this interview, Demetria opens up on the many challenges she has faced; from a mother who did not want or love her, to a father who was an alcoholic. And from a school system and teachers that gave up on her stating that she would amount to nothing, to an uncle who tried to rape her. Demetria saw it all, conquered it all, and shares her story to give hope to other women. Listen to Demetria and be inspired to get up and win! Because you can!

DOZ Show Episode 91 – Becky Olodo

Becky Olodo is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is the Director of Image Branding Consultancy Ltd, a company focused on providing business and personal branding, image management services, workshops and training services. She is a lecturer in higher education with over a decade’s experience in teaching and a member – Board of Trustee & Convenor of Diaspora Leadership Mentoring Summit. Becky is author of the book, ‘Our Miracle’ and the record-breaking book titled: ‘What!!! African Food! Healthy Lifestyle? You’ve Got to Be Kidding Me!’. She is passionate about significantly affecting lives and helping people achieve their goals. Listen as Becky shares her love for what she does and leaves some tips for the woman who wants to brand herself. Image is everything. Be inspired to stand out!

DOZ Show Episode 90 – Christine Reidhead

Christine Reidhead is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a Humanitarian, Professor and Podcaster. As a humanitarian, she is the Founder and CEO of the Nonprofit Organization, AfrikRising, which provides critical resources to the children of Africa who face starvation, educational limitations, and health disparities. A Silicon Valley review has named AfrikRising one of top 50 fastest growing companies in 2019. She also sits on the Board for Habitat for Humanity and Family Promise of Albuquerque and hosts her own podcasts which focus on nonprofits and advocacy amongst other topics. She is Assistant Professor of Business, a Business and Education Department Chair and Faculty Vice President. Listen as Christine shares her journey of transforming her life at the age of 28 by choosing to get an education and how she seeks to provide others with access to education so they can achieve their dreams. Be inspired to dream big!

DOZ Show Episode 89 – Cheryl Peavy

Cheryl Peavy is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a Speaker and Transformation Technician, who is passionate about helping women overcome traumatic situations and heal from within. She has had a personal experience with trauma when several years ago she lost her mother and grandmother two weeks apart. Since then, she has created a social media movement branded as She Is You I Am You, which helps women see themselves through God’s eyes and not the world’s. She seeks to encourage, inspire and motivate women to show up in their greatness and create the life of their dreams. She is a best-selling co-author of several books and contributing writer for Miz CEO Entrepreneurial Magazine and Thrive Global. Listen to Cheryl as she shares her journey of losing her identity following the rejection of her father and the deaths of her mother and grandmother and how she became a people pleaser until she discovered her identity and purpose. Be inspired to discover who you are!

DOZ Show Episode 88 – Kelli Williams

Kelli Williams is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She was raised in Harlem and the Bronx and her humble beginnings exposed her to hard work, and perseverance, which would enable her climb the corporate ladder and excel at everything she set her hands to do. She learned early on in life that nothing would be handed to her and that she would have to put in the work to experience the change she desired to see in her life and career. Her expertise in exceptional sales and superior customer service would cause her to venture into the world of entrepreneurship where she has had several years of success as a business owner. And a desire to help others succeed would lead to establish the Entrepreneur Platform Magazine for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs. She is in addition the author of the book, Ladies We’ve Got Options! Listen to Kelli Williams as she inspires us to rise above our backgrounds and excel in our pursuits.

DOZ Show Episode 87 – Faith Ogunbor Agbonlahor

Faith Ogunbor Agbonlahor is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She works in the banking sector as a business development professional. As the first of five children, the expectations of her parents were high concerning her. Her father was a medical doctor and her mother a nurse, and they desired that she become a medical doctor. She obtained her first degree in Microbiology from the University of Lagos, Nigeria and then decided that a career in the medical field was not for her. She returned to school and obtained a second degree in Global Marketing from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. She shares with us the challenges of growing up “caged,” dealing with the high expectations of her family, and trying unsuccessfully to walk in the path that had been pre-planned by her parents. Listen to Faith and be inspired to forge your own path and follow your own dreams.

DOZ Show Episode 86 – Ashley Little

Ashley Little is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is Founder and CEO of Ashley Little Enterprises, LLC which incorporates her media, consulting work, writing, and empowerment speaking. She is passionate about transforming lives through education and loves empowering women to build confidence emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. She believes that young ladies need vision, direction, and strong mentorship. She is a Co-Founder of Sweetheart Scholars Non-profit Organization 501 (C-3) which gives scholarships annually to African American Females from her hometown of Wadesboro, North Carolina who are attending college. In this interview, Ashley shares with us her success journey, the struggles along the way and why she keeps reaching back to pull others forward. Listen to Ashley and be inspired to attain your goals and reach back to help others.

DOZ Show Episode 85 – Helen Cummings Henry

Helen Cummings Henry is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an ordained minister of the gospel, wife, mother, co-founder of “A & H Ministries” the Co-Host of, “It’s All About The Word” and author of the books, ‘Telling It All From The Heart”, and ‘Women on the R.U.N. for Jesus”. She is in addition, the founder of “Women on the R.U.N. for JESUS” Bible Study Group, a group that meets monthly to empower women to become all that God wants them to be. As a young child Helen was left to care for her sick and dying father while her mother worked in the USA to make a better living for the family. Caring for her father and watching him die filled her with a longing to help hurting people, especially women. Listen as Helen takes us on the journey to the discovery of her purpose and how her ministry is daily impacting the lives of women. Be inspired to transform lives and change your world!

DOZ Show Episode 84 – Esther Dumbiri

Esther Dumbiri is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is founder and Managing Director of Sapient Hadassah’s Touch Limited, a publishing firm she started over a decade ago while still a student of the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Esther founded a business but more importantly she discovered herself. She had attempted a degree in Engineering but couldn’t cope, then she turned to Physical and Health Education and for a while she appeared to excel in sports but even that wasn’t for her. Finally, while reading a friend’s manuscript that was ready to go to print, Esther found herself. Hers was a world filled with a love for words and colours, a keen eye for spotting errors and a passion for telling people’s stories. Her business has grown by leaps and bounds and in this interview, Esther takes us back to where it all began. Listen to Esther and be inspired to find yourself and do the unthinkable!

DOZ Show Episode 83 – Lady Anika Stewart

Lady Anika Stewart is the guest in the episode of DOZ Show. She is the founder and CEO of Embracing Your Inner Woman. She is also an Author, Christian Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, and founder of the I’m Every Woman Conference. She empowers a community of women to embrace their journey of transformation and live a purpose driven lifestyle. Many women have been inspired by her story of overcoming drug addiction, domestic violence, separation in marriage and single parenting. She is the author of the books, “Diaries of An Elect Lady” and “Expose Unveil Discover: The Inner Woman Workbook & Guide.” She has been honored with the Prestigious Lady of Excellence in Leadership Award, amongst other recognitions. Anika seeks to be an example to women of all diversities. Listen as Anika shares her journey of transforming her life from drug addiction and violence to a successful CEO. Be inspired to transform your life.

DOZ Show Episode 82 – Dr. Delene Musielak

Dr. Delene Musielak is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She was born and raised in Guyana, South America, before migrating with her family to the United States at the age of six. As a child she desired to be a doctor and she pursued and attained that dream. But she did not stop there and continues to challenge herself to be a leader and the best at everything she does. She is not only a full-time physician, but a super mom of triplets, a wife of an amazing surgeon, an author, motivational and wellness speaker and an entrepreneur. She has her own show, The Dr. Mom Show, which she started to serve as a medical informational resource. She shares with us her journey to achieving her dream and how she juggles the various roles in her extremely busy life. Listen to Delene and be inspired to pursue and attain your dreams. Yes you can!

DOZ Show Episode 81 – Bonita Parker

Bonita Parker is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a nationally recognized transformational speaker, international bestselling author, Radical Success Coach, and Founder & CEO of the Dream Achieve! Win Academy™ – a virtual platform that provides online trainings and success tools to entrepreneurs. She has over 10 years’ experience working with entrepreneurs, corporate executives, celebrities and nonprofit directors in event planning and management. Bonita helps entrepreneurs reach their highest potential using the same proven strategies and techniques that propelled her into a consistent 6-figure earner as an entrepreneur. After a life-changing battle with metastatic breast cancer, in December 2017, she founded her nonprofit, the Hope for Pink Foundation, to provide direct support services to women currently in active treatment. Bonita talks about how her cancer diagnosis changed her life. She gained vision and purpose and realised time is precious. Listen to Bonita and be inspired for radical change.

DOZ Show Episode 80 – Sonia Poleon

Sonia Poleon is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Author, Consultant and Inspirational Speaker. Sonia began her career as a Housing Officer after which she set up her own business as a Letting Agent. But as she only seemed to be managing bad tenants who would not pay their rent, she shut down that business. Years later a burning desire to give back to the community, led her to open a nursery and demonstrate to parents that she could not only provide a valued service for their children but also make it affordable for their pockets. And then when she least expected it, she stumbled into the world of radio and became a Radio Presenter with Colourful Radio, London. Sonia shares with us her journey to becoming a Radio Presenter and all the wonderful opportunities it has afforded her including becoming a bestselling author. Listen to Sonia and be inspired to discover and embrace purpose!

DOZ Show Episode 79 – Dr. Deena Brown

Dr. Deena Brown is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a growth and leadership expert and premier authority in transformational leadership practices that inspire, empower, and transform mindsets. She is an international best-selling author and has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox as a highly sought keynote speaker, business and leadership growth expert. In 2017, she founded The Leadhershift Movement to help professional women get clear about their Why, confident about the What, and consistent about the How. Her gift is facilitating exponential professional growth grounded by personal development. She is an Executive Director and certified speaker, coach, and trainer with The John Maxwell Team. Listen as Deena shares her intriguing career journey. Be inspired to discover your Why, What and How.

DOZ Show Episode 78 – Thusani Mulaudzi

Thusani Mulaudzi is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an International Relations Practitioner, Author, Artist, Dialogue Facilitator, Speaker and Consultant and is currently employed by the City of Johannesburg as a Deputy Director: International Relations and Global Networks. She is the author of the inspirational book, titled “The Perfect Fall,” which she wrote after returning from climbing the Mount Kilimanjaro in 2018. The book deals with the experience of loss and failing, as well as rising again from one’s failures with tenacity, courage and the undying hope to dare to achieve greater purpose in life. Thusani supports underprivileged women and girls in South Africa and climbing the Mount Kilimanjaro enabled her raise money to give girls in rural South Africa access to sanitary towels. She shares with us the experience of climbing Africa’s tallest mountain as well as her personal pain and struggles, which she constantly sets aside in the quest to help others. Listen to Thusani and be inspired to rise from your ashes with tenacity, courage and hope.

DOZ Show Episode 77 – Rachel Yvonne Mcintosh

Rachel-Yvonne is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a speaker, coach and singer/songwriter who delights in impacting the lives of women with the message that they can be “brave, powerful and free.” She has been a back-up singer on TV, and radio and worked with the likes of Rod Stewart, George Michael, Sam Smith and Amy Winehouse. In 2015 she was a Finalist in the U. K’s X-Factor. She is third generation Pentecostal minister and serves in her local church NewLife Bibleway Church, as a Worship leader. Rachel shares her inspiring journey into the exciting world of music and entertainment and more importantly how she is impacting the lives of many young women as a coach. Listen to Rachel and be inspired to be brave, powerful and free.

DOZ Show Episode 76 – Debbie Mars

Debbie Mars is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is the CEO of Gifted by Dezyn, an innovative and thematic promotional products and services agency, which is also an emerging business partner with the NFL. She has over 25 years’ experience in brand and promotional marketing and has held various positions in brand marketing, consumer promotions and minority business development with General Mills, Coca-Cola and FritoLay corporations. She is a writer and author of the book, Death of a Fairy Tale, which was released following her divorce. Debbie says she was not defeated by the ending of her marriage, but was renewed as a woman. This woman has faced many battles from divorce to a heart attack and survived them all. She shares with us her journey, battles and victories. And she reminds every woman to look after the little girl on the inside. Listen to Debbie and be inspired to rise from the ashes, and like she says, dare to reign.

DOZ Show Episode 75 – Dr. Valeka Moore

Dr Valeka Moore is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a Transformation Activator for brilliant women leaders and entrepreneurs. As a licensed therapist and transformation coach, she helps women shift from being stuck, confused and frustrated by teaching them strategies to transform their minds, businesses and lives. Valeka says, “I know what it feels like to be stuck and struggle alone, and that’s why I have committed to a life of helping you step boldly and powerfully into your next level of success.” Listen to Valeka as she shares with us her journey and what women need to do to get unstuck. Be inspired to move to your next!

DOZ Show Episode 74 – Tanya Wilson

Tanya Wilson is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a personal brand and professional motivational speaker, as well as, a leadership development expert. She is, also, a published author. Her first book “Souls of My Sisters,” a compilation of women’s stories, had her share pages with the likes of Mary J. Blige and Patti Labelle. She has a new book titled “Take2 Steps to Rejoining your Life.” This book birth her Take2 movement to encourage people not to stop where IT happened. Tanya has worked in the broadcast industry for more than 25 years with HBO and Time Warner. In this interview, she shares how she landed the job with HBO and Time Warner, what she loved and misses about it and how it changed and shaped her life. But amidst the glitz and glam provided by a career in the entertainment industry, Tanya faced personal challenges and knows first hand what it means to lose everything, every single thing except your life. She shares that journey with us and how she uses her story to encourage people to keep moving forward. Listen to Tanya and be inspired to Take2 Steps to Rejoining your Life.

DOZ Show Episode 73 – Minister Sherilyn Bennett

Minister Sherilyn Bennett is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an advocate for female entrepreneurs of faith, and an accomplished and sought after speaker and award-winning graphic designer and branding expert. Sherilyn travels extensively in the USA ministering to women about living their faith out loud without apology. She believes that women were created with everything they need to walk in purpose. She is the celebrated author of “It’s Time for a Village Meeting: Awakening Moms, Reclaiming Our Girls” and the soon-to-be-released book, “Pink Slip: A Faith Leap Into Entrepreneurship!”  Sherilyn is the CEO of Camden Lane Creative Agency, a full-service corporate design and branding agency. This is a business she began after losing her job. In this interview, she shares how her initial failure in business left her too scared to try again until she was laid off from her job. At that point she decided it was time to sink or swim and invested her severance pay in a business. She had hit rock bottom, and with no other place to go, she began to go up, and to demonstrate to other women that it is possible, and okay to thrive in business.

DOZ Show Episode 72 – Dr. Yolanda Jerry

Dr. Yolanda Jerry is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a retired Air Force veteran, speaker, author, coach, and entrepreneur. She coaches inspires and empowers victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and youth bullying. Yolanda shares her story as a sexual assault and domestic violence survivor and what it takes to no longer be a victim but a Victor! She is the Founder and CEO of YJ Empowerment Solutions, LLC. Walking away from an abusive marriage did not come easy for her, and she knows firsthand and explains why many women prefer to remain in abusive relationships. The most potent lesson she took away from that season of her life is the fact that she can Get Back Up! Listen and be inspired as Yolanda shares her journey of going from sexual assault and domestic abuse victim to strong survivor and advocate who is helping other women. She has turned her pain into her purpose. Yolanda will be in London, UK, on the 20th of April 2019 to share her story in more detail at DOZ Live Inspirational Conference tagged Get Back Up! Go to Eventbrite to register for this event and get your ticket. If you have fallen it’s okay; you can Get Back Up!

DOZ Show Episode 71 – Barrister Iryn Omorogiuwa

Barrister Iryn Omorogiuwa is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a lawyer and member of the Nigerian Bar Association. Also, she is the state counsel Ministry of Justice Edo State Nigeria and chairperson International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Edo State Nigeria. Iryn shares her journey to realising her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer and a voice for the oppressed in society. It was not an easy journey. Her father died just as she gained admission to university to study law and she became discouraged because he would never see her dream materialise. But she carried on as she understood that she wanted to be a lawyer for herself and no one else. Then came the financial hardships, which typically follow the demise of most fathers, but Iryn would find a way to achieve her goal despite not always having what she required for the journey. Today she is not only a lawyer, but she is a solid voice for the oppressed. Listen to Iryn and be inspired to have your dreams against the odds.

DOZ Show Episode 70 – Uche Anyanwagu MD PhD

Uche Anyanwagu is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. He (yes, that’s right) is an Associate Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the School of Medicine, University of Nottingham. He researches Clinical Epidemiology focusing on Cardiovascular and Metabolic events associated with the use of Insulin and novel glucose-lowering agents in Type 2 Diabetes. Also, he is a creative writer, poet, and social critic and takes pleasure in using simple stories about everyday situations to provoke a change in people’s mindsets and assessment of their well-being. As a young child observing his father’s ailing health, he made a promise to his dad that he would become a doctor and cure him of diabetes. His father would die shortly after this pronouncement but Uche would go on to fulfil his promise against all odds and in 2017 win the nomination for the best research in Type 2 Diabetes in the UK. This man had limited opportunities as he pursued his dreams but what opportunities he did have he maximised. Listen as Uche shares his journey of going from the rural parts of Nigeria to the UK where he obtained a PhD and of course paid a visit to the Queen of England. His journey and success are proof that our limitations are only in our mind.  Be inspired!

DOZ Show Episode 69 – Dr Leslie Hodge

Dr. Leslie Hodge is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a pharmacist and founder of Scripts and Beyond LLC. She successfully earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree in 2004 and holds American Pharmacists Association Certifications in Delivering Medication Therapy Management and Pharmacist-Based Immunization Delivery. She established her business, Scripts & Beyond LLC, in response to the changing patterns in health care, especially after observing the devastating effects of people not understanding their medications. She seeks to bridge the gaps in information and understanding and to simplify the complex when it comes to medication lists. She is also a writer and has just released her first book titled, At The End Of The Day: Take It Personally. Listen as Leslie shares with us her reasons for studying pharmacy and the challenges on her path to achieving her childhood dream. Be inspired to pursue your dreams.

DOZ Show Episode 68 – Meg Nocero

Meg Nocero is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an attorney, writer, speaker, and empowerment coach. Following in the footsteps of her grandfather, Congressman Alfred Santangelo, Meg served the United States as a federal attorney with the Department of Homeland Security for almost twenty years. In this role, she mentored hundreds of student interns in the field of immigration law. In 2017, she resigned and started a non-profit called S.H.I.N.E Networking Inc for the purpose of promoting the story sharing, community building, diversity, ideas, hope and networking. Her non-profit also provides educational scholarships to support young innovative leaders who are making a difference. Meg is a wife and mother and loves her children, and Shetland sheepdogs. Listen as Meg shares her journey of leaving her job after almost two decades and following her dreams, and be inspired to discover where you want to shine. Don’t miss the whole point of being here. Live the life you truly want. Meg shows us how.

DOZ Show Episode 67 – King Ashley Ann

King Ashley Ann is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. This phenomenal young woman is a talented and award-winning wedding and event designer and owner of Ashley Ann’s Events and several other businesses. She inspires creative detail, and modern, elegant atmospheres and has made a name for herself by offering beautiful, unique, professional designs and productions. She is currently one of the most sought-after designers in the South of America! With a B.A. in Finance and M.B.A, Ashley is an outstanding business woman and excels in social media lead generations, lead magnets, funnels, and return paths. She has helped over 1,250 clients of hers monetise their social media platforms and make millions of dollars. Listen as Ashley shares her story of building businesses that thrive and be inspired to scale your business.

DOZ Show Episode 66 – Kenise Etwaru

Kenise Etwaru is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a recording artist, songwriter, worship leader, motivational speaker, executive HR coach and author of the book, The Good Wife and The Other Woman. She is a multi-talented woman who desires to use all her talents and abilities to bring glory to God’s name. Kenise shares with us her joys and frustrations of being the daughter of two pastors, her divorce and how it changed her life forever, and the journey to writing her autobiography, The Good Wife and The Other Woman. Listen to Kenise and be inspired to find purpose in your pain.

DOZ Show Episode 65 – Dr. Marsie Ross

Dr Marsie Ross is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is the CEO of EdLyn Enterprises, LLC. She has a doctorate degree in Pharmacy and is passionate about inspiring women to embrace self-care without guilt or apology! As a pharmacist, international speaker, author and integrative nutrition health coach, Marsie loves to arm women with real life strategies to help them renew, revive and redefine what it means to be a boss, mom, wife and to live healthy and happy! She shares with us some of those strategies as well as her journey to creating the perfect supplements for the woman over 40. Listen to Marsie and be inspired to live healthy and happy.

DOZ Show Episode 64 – Erin Keaney

Erin Keaney is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is co-founder of Nonspec, an organisation that manufactures affordable and adjustable prosthetic kits for amputees. Erin’s journey to manufacturing prosthetic kits goes back to when she was a little girl and watched her father, a plastics engineer work on medical devices he brought home. She designed her first adjustable prosthetic limb while in university studying to be a plastics engineer like her father. And when she learned how costly prosthetic limbs were, she embarked on a journey to provide amputees with limbs that were not only adjustable and easy to use but pocket friendly. It has not been an easy task, but she is pursuing her vision one day at a time and has been recognised for her efforts. Listen to Erin share her journey and be inspired for innovation.

DOZ Show Episode 63 – DiAnne Malone

DiAnne Malone is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a writer and founder of Who’s That Lady Blog. She is also a published author, college professor and administrator. DiAnne first fell in love with words at the age of three and became an avid reader from that point on. Writing for her came later and she published her first poem while in middle school. Writing what she terms bad poetry led her to dismiss writing by the time she got to college. But in graduate school, she picked up writing once again and by the time she had obtained her MFA in Creative Nonfiction, she had published a few pieces of nonfiction in literary journals across the United States. She has collaborated on several book projects including, 7 Women 7 Words: A Collection of Inspirational Essays. On this project, 7 women wrote personal essays on the words: HER, SHOES, IMAGE, ANGER, HIM, HELP, SEXY.  DiAnne shares with us her exciting experiences of collaborating on this book project and others and being a college professor. Listen and be inspired to live a life full of meaning.

DOZ Show Episode 62 – Linda Ijomah

Linda Ijomah is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an architect, career/ business woman, wife and mother who brings passion and excellence to all that she does. She has been able to successfully juggle a very busy career and business life with an equally busy marriage and family life. As one who recently became a mother after many years of waiting, Linda shares with us the journey to motherhood even as she shares her journey to become an architect and what it is like being a female in a career dominated by men. Listen and be inspired to keep reaching for your dreams.

DOZ Show Episode 61 – Julie Clark

Julie Clark is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a writer, poet, and author of the books, Journey into Hope and Light Up Your Soul. She is passionate about poetry and has been writing poems since she was about sixteen. She is also a wife and mother of two boys. Julie shares with us her love for poetry and how she has used it to uplift and encourage many. Listen to Julie and be inspired to discover and embrace your reason for being.

DOZ Show Episode 60 – Queen Ekuerhare

Queen Ekuerhare, the founder of Flashy Wings Ministry , is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. In 2009, she received a vision that birth the Flashy Wings Ministry a non-denominational Christian charity, actively working in the community to help tackle women’s issues. She is very passionate about the welfare of women and seeing women fulfil their potential in life through God’s Word. She believes that there is a queen in every woman and that women can discover their true worth if motivated in the right direction regardless of their background or story. She is happily married and has two lovely children. She inspires us with her journey of going from a life categorised by diapers and milk to a life of significance helping other women find their worth. Listen and be inspired.

DOZ Show Episode 59 – Molly Schultz

Molly Schultz, the founder of Tried and True Mama Blog, is the amazing guest in this episode of DOZ Show. About two years ago, Molly was losing her dad to cancer. While her father battled with stage four cancer, he suddenly lost his wife. He became the only surviving parent of young Easton who was two at the time. Molly went home to see her dad and it became clear that Easton’s future needed to be decided and fast. It was agreed that Molly would adopt her younger half-brother. Her father signed off his parental rights to her and in a matter of hours he was dead. Easton went to live with Molly who already had four daughters and in a little over one year, he officially became the son of his older sister. Molly shares with us the inspiring journey towards the official adoption of her younger brother. Listen and be inspired to make the most of life’s challenges.

DOZ Show Episode 58 – Shontelle Dubois

Shontelle Dubois is an amazing woman and the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. Shontelle did not have a happy childhood. But she constantly suppressed her feelings of sadness even as she lied about the bruises that were frequently on her body. As a young adult, her life began to change for the better; she had graduated and had a beautiful daughter. But suddenly and without any warning, she was involved in a 7-car accident. The recovery process and learning to walk again threw her into depression. She became a binge eater and gained a lot of weight very quickly. At that point, she decided to make changes to her life and lost 95 pounds in five months. She loved her transformation so much that she decided to become a personal trainer and help other women. And then disaster struck; she lost her job and was given an eviction notice. Shontelle began to use the stairwell in her apartment building to train her clients. People mocked her, and called her the stairwell trainer but she kept going, rising early every morning to sweep and mop the stairwell before her clients arrived. Shontelle currently owns a fully equipped gym, all her sessions are sold out, and there are prospective customers on the waiting list! She is a fighter who has kept going against the odds and she shares with us her inspiring journey. Listen and be inspired to never give up!

DOZ Show Episode 57 – Roxanne St Clair

DOZ Show Episode 56 – Coach Sabrina Ben Salmi

Sabrina Ben Salmi is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an Award-Winning author who went from lone parent to lone parent coach filled with a desire to enrich the lives of lone parent families both locally and globally. She has been assisting lone parents since 2006 as a professional and business transformation consultant, empowering them to achieve their goals, and attain success. Many of her clients have gone on to influence individuals across the globe. She is a Make Your Mark Ambassador, PRECIOUS AWARD finalist, British Library Case Study; and has attracted the attention of National and International media across TV, Newspapers and radio including BBC London News, BBC Radio, Colourful Radio, Channel 4 documentaries (The Secret Millionaire). Sabrina did not always have a glamorous life. She was raised in a single parent home, faced rejection, bullying and an illness that left her dead on three occasions! But a decision to turn her adversities into empowerment in the hopes of inspiring others kept her going and brought the change she desired. She is a proud mother of 5 entrepreneurial children who are also multi award winners and award-winning authors. They are aged 5yrs to 18yrs and she refers to them as her Fantastic 5. Listen as Sabrina shares her inspiring journey. Click here to purchase books by Sabrina and her fantastic 5.

DOZ Show Episode 55 – Sylvia Young

The guest in this episode of DOZ Show is Sylvia Young. She is a wife, mother, part-time teacher, and writer. She has been married for twenty years and has three children. As her children are growing and becoming less dependent on her, Sylvia is now at a place where she is discovering who she is beyond a wife and mother. She shares with us her inspiring journey of self-discovery which has not only brought her to a place where she is ready to release her children from the nest but also inspired her daughter. Listen to Sylvia share her journey and be inspired to discover who you are beyond your current relationships, circumstances and or experiences.

DOZ Show Episode 54 – Sarah Fehr

Sarah Fehr is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. Eight years ago, her son was born with a heart condition called Transposition of the Great Arteries. After his birth he underwent a 16 hour surgery. During the procedure his heart stopped beating and the surgeon had to reach in and manually pump the heart to get it working again. Three years later Sarah wrote her first book, Heart Scar, which is a children’s book detailing her son’s experience. Today, Sarah shares with us her journey through what was no doubt the darkest moments of her life when she didn’t know if her baby would live or die. She shares her story to give hope to mothers everywhere facing a similar predicament. Please listen to Sarah and be inspired to find purpose even in the midst of your battles.

DOZ Show Episode 53 – Irene Jones

She had a bad marriage. She was verbally and physically abused. She tried to make the marriage work, but as the abuse became worse, and the conditions unhealthy for her daughters, she knew it was time to leave and she did. She is rebuilding her life and using her journey to help others. Irene Jones is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show and she opens up on her journey to self-discovery and regaining her self-esteem following her abusive marriage. Irene is a writer and blogger who loves to use her writing to encourage people. She is passionate about inspiring people to keep reaching for their dreams. Listen and be inspired to reach for your dreams and to bounce back after a setback.

DOZ Show Episode 52 – Author Nicki Jeffery

Author Nicki Jeffery is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She shares her journey to become a published author, a journey which began when she was a young child. Her very first rejection slip would inspire her to view rejection differently. It was from Cassandra Golds, who was assistant editor of School Magazine and was turning down Nicki’s work because the magazine did not publish children’s work. She said to Nicki in her letter, “I grew up to be a writer, and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if you do, too! I think you have some very exciting times ahead of you, Nicole – the joy of writing stories, the thrill of sending them off to people, perhaps even the delight of having them published. But remember, if you should happen to receive a rejection slip, even many, many rejection slips, don’t be discouraged – just try again!” With those words Nicki continued to pursue her dreams and has a folder full of rejection slips as evidence. But through the years her writing has been awarded at different times. In this interview she helps us see the blessing in rejection even as she speaks on using her writing to help many including mums suffering from post-natal depression, a condition she suffered from herself. Listen and be inspired to keep pursuing your dreams in spite of life’s challenges and rejections.

DOZ Show Episode 51 – Omo Bello

Omo Bello is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show and if you’re a lover of classical music, then she requires no introduction! But for those who don’t know, Omo Bello is a highly sought after French Nigerian soprano opera singer who is passionate about singing and has entirely devoted herself to music. After a degree in Cell Biology and Genetics at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, she relocated to France where she studied at the Conservatoire de Paris. She also holds a diploma in singing performance from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London and has been recognised for her singing, winning first prize at the Paris International Opera Competition, and many other competitions. So far, Omo has sung in over twenty countries. She shares her inspiring journey of pursuing her dreams against the odds. And of course, she doesn’t leave without singing Ave Maria by Charles Gounod. Listen and be inspired to pursue your dreams.

DOZ Show Episode 50 – Kemi Folarin

Kemi Folarin is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is the founder of Young People Matter (YPM) Charity and Aspire to Elevate Training. Kemi started this charity more than a decade ago when she became fed up with seeing young people lose their lives on the street. She is very passionate about young people and seeing them live crimefree and purposeful lives. She has been commissioned by many multi-sector organisations and non-profits for her input and know-how in youth engagement. She was awarded ‘Most Dedicated Community Leader’ in 2014. Kemi was diagnosed dyslexic but she has not allowed this to stop her from chasing her dreams. Her life is an inspiration to the young people she serves. Listen and be inspired to rise above your challenges.

DOZ Show Episode 49 – Author Patricia Asedegbega Nieto

Years ago she took the plunge to follow her dream of becoming an author by writing a collection of cat stories to raise money for a shelter that cares for abused and abandoned cats. Today she is an established author writing books to entertain as well as highlight societal issues and raise money for causes she is passionate about. Meet Author Patricia Asedegbega Nieto, and we are discussing domestic violence, an important societal issue highlighted in her book, “I Stand Corrected.” Plus she shares her inspiring journey of pursuing her dream. Listen and be inspired to take the plunge and follow your dream. Yes, you can!

DOZ Show Episode 48 – Aiwan Obinyan

Aiwan Obinyan is our guest in DOZ Show Episode 48. She is a movie director and producer and is founder and CEO of AiAi Productions. She composes music for movies, TV, and commercials. In 2014, she released her first movie, “Bethlehem Boy,” a movie shot in London UK and produced on a zero-budget. She has just finished working on her second film project, “Wax Print Film,” a project which took her around the world in a bid to discover and uncover the history behind the beloved Ankara print. Aiwan is a determined young woman who will not be stopped by that which stops others. She has had many reasons to fail but accepted none of them. Listen to Aiwan share her story of following her dreams and be inspired to follow yours.

DOZ Show Episode 47 – Dr Dotun Ologunebi

Dr Dotun Ologunebi is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a Christian Entrepreneurship Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, Business Coach, Mentor, and Gospel Minister. She is President at Domint International Christian Centre for Pnuemapreneurship. Her organisation helps Christian business start-ups and ministries grow and thrive by training and mentoring Christian entrepreneurs so they identify new frontiers and mature in excellence. She is also a proud mum whose son recently graduated with a first class honours in Product and Design Management and was awarded “Best Student in the United Kingdom.” She shares with us her inspiring journey and the fulfilment she derives from walking in her purpose and teaching others, her children inclusive, to do same.

DOZ Show Episode 46 – Author Melinda Robertson

The guest in this episode of DOZ Show is Author Melinda Robertson. She shares her intriguing story of becoming a mother at the age of 19 and how she has used her experience not only to inspire and empower teen mums to keep reaching for their dreams but also to combat the teen pregnancy epidemic that had plagued inner city communities for years. She achieved this by writing the book, “Motherhood… What You Don’t Know!” released in 2005. After this she wrote a second novel, “Fatherhood…What You Ought to Know” for boys which was released in April 2007. She believes properly educating boys about sex, and their responsibilities in preventing unwanted pregnancies, is essential to reducing the teen pregnancy rate. Listen and be inspired as Melinda shares the journey of being a teenage mum, a journey which changed her life forever.

DOZ Show Episode 45 – Tanieka Randall

Tanieka Randall is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, international inspirational speaker, and cancer survivor. She is the creator of the revolutionary natural hair care line, Tee’s Hair Secret. In 2011, she was diagnosed with cancer and exposure to chemotherapy left her completely bald and feeling depressed. But she didn’t give up, she began to research ways to regrow her hair and having regrown her hair, she created Tee’s Hair Secret. Tanieka’s products have helped women all over the globe to grow healthy hair without using harsh chemicals. Tanieka teaches women how to achieve their healthy hair goals by becoming more knowledgeable and active in their hair care. Her ultimate goal is to help millions of women discover their potential and confidently walk in their God given purpose. A preacher’s daughter who grew up in the hood, as a young child, she struggled with poverty, a low self esteem, and her faith in God. In this interview, Tanieka shares her amazing story of battles and victories and purpose birth in adversity. Listen and be inspired.

DOZ Show Episode 44 – Davinia James

Davinia James is a phenomenal young woman and she is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a Global Citizen and founder of Pennies4girls a project through which she has raised money to send over 280 girls to school in several developing countries. She is a youth advocate who desires to make a positive impact on the world in her own way. Davinia believes that although pennies and girls are viewed by many as being without value, a penny is not just a penny and a girl is not just a girl. Listen and be inspired as this amazing woman shares her journey of using seemingly worthless pennies to help give an education and a future to girls in developing nations who are more often than not perceived as worthless.

DOZ Show Episode 43 – Elder Nicole S. Mason Esq

The guest in this episode of DOZ Show is none other than Elder Nicole S. Mason Esq. She is a business woman, an attorney, a speaker, an author and a coach. Her business journey began in her grandmother’s dry-cleaning business where she served faithfully as the unofficial Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. But a longing to help the less fortunate gain access to justice caused her to leave the business and attend college and law school. She applied nine times to law school and was rejected nine times but she is not one to quit and was accepted the tenth time. At this stage she was pregnant and people doubted that she would make it through law school but she did. Listen to Nicole share her inspiring journey of pursuing her dreams, walking confidently in her purpose, and teaching other women to do same. It’s time to be inspired.

DOZ Show Episode 42 – Jessica Mosley

Jessica Mosley shares her inspiring story in this episode of DOZ Show. When she walked away from an abusive relationship years ago, she was seven months pregnant and her son was seven years old son. She left everything behind, a good job, a roof over her head, and all she had was the clothes on her back. In that state she moved into a shelter for battered women. She was traumatised, heartbroken and without hope, but not for long as she soon became an investment banker quickly working her way up to Vice President of the bank. Currently, she is founder / owner of MizCEO Society for Coaches and CEO of J. Mosley Publishing. She is an author, a certified life coach and board member of the Forbes Coaches Council. She is also a PR professional and has put her clients on the Steve Harvey Show, Oprah Winfrey Network, Aspire TV, Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Forbes, and Essence. She believes that her valley experiences have helped her to be more compassionate towards women and she constantly seeks ways to help women win. Listen and be inspired.

DOZ Show Episode 41 – Grace Nelson and Charlotte Barrett

The dynamic duo, Grace Nelson and Charlotte Barrett, are the amazing guests in this episode of DOZ Show. Several years ago, they decided to go into business together and founded 1 Less Stress Connect (1LSC), an international community that nurtures, inspires and empowers those who are looking to make the jump from part-time to full-time entrepreneur and those who want to turn their passion into profits and build lasting businesses. If this sounds like you then listen and be inspired, as Grace and Charlotte share their journey of going from the 9 to 5 world to the business world, and showing others to do same. And they have an amazing gift for everyone listening and excited to jump on a power call with them; bit.ly/FREE15MINCALL

DOZ Show Episode 40 – Jodie Dennie

Jodie Dennie is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a teacher by profession and founder of The Mind Matters, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, a non-Profit campaign, which she started in 2016 to create awareness about mental health. On the 26th of June 2018, Her Majesty The Queen presented Jodie Dennie with a Queen’s Young Leaders Award at a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London, in honour of the work she is doing to transform lives in her country, St Vincent and Grenadines (SVG). Jodie inspires us with the amazing work that she is doing and the recognition she has received from the Queen. Listen and be inspired to pursue your dreams.

DOZ Show Episode 39 – Sarah Wonders

Sarah Wonders is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a UK based gospel singer/songwriter and praise and worship leader. She recently released ‘Champion’s Anthem’ a song that encourages Christians and reminds them that they can do anything because they’re filled with the Holy Ghost. Sarah seeks to awaken Christians spiritually by singing about the truth of God’s word, the love of Jesus and who we are in Christ. She also aims to inspire with her music. In this episode, Sarah talks about the fulfilment she derives from embracing her purpose and she shares how her song, “Champion’s Anthem” has inspired many. She sings us a stanza and chorus of the song in the course of the interview but what is even more delightful is that we get to hear the actual song at the end of the interview. If you’re on the verge of quitting, you want to listen to that song. This is your interview. Be inspired as you listen.

DOZ Show Episode 38 – Amanda Eloesh

Amanda Eloesh Johnsen is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is an international speaker, teacher, and spiritual leader, who travels around the world speaking and is passionate about helping heart-centered, professional women to make friends with their shadow, so it acts as their number one ally instead of their saboteur. For over 30 years, she has studied, researched and transformed lives with her discoveries about the subconscious mind, discoveries which have helped her personally, from getting her life back following a divorce to leaving her comfortable job and pursuing her dreams. If you are afraid to pursue your dreams or wonder why you never get the big breaks, listen and find out how your subconscious mind hinders you from getting answers even to your prayers. Be inspired to think differently.

DOZ Show Episode 37 – Philicia Baugh Pringle

The guest in Episode 37 of DOZ Show is Philicia Baugh Pringle. At 16 years of age, Philicia became a mother. She was ashamed, and she was broken but she was determined to care for her baby. She encountered a cruel world, she encountered harsh words, the fire of life burnt her, but she rose from the ashes with a determination to commit to being who she was, unapologetically. She shook the shame. She shared her journey. And she began serving others. Listen as Philicia shares her amazing journey of going from high school drop out to doctoral level degree holder and from pregnant teenager living in a group home to owner of investment properties. You will be inspired.

DOZ Show Episode 36 – Rachel Osinaike

Rachel Osinaike is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show and she is an amazing woman! She is founder of Women Empowering Projects (WEP) and is passionate about encouraging, motivating and empowering women to enjoy life and live a life of significance no matter what they are going through or what they have been through. Rachel has faced several challenges from childhood to adulthood. As a young child, she discovered that her “mother” was actually her grandmother and shortly after being reunited with her family she lost her father. As a young woman she faced several challenges in her marriage and afterward, divorce. But Rachel has been able to bounce back, and she is helping other women to do same. She is the published author of the book, Bounce Back: Turning Trials into Triumphs. She shares with us her journey which has been filled with trials and triumphs. Listen and be inspired.

DOZ Show Episode 35 – Amanda Bedzrah

Amanda Bedzrah is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is CEO of Empower A Woman, an organisation that was set up for vulnerable women, women who have been through domestic abuse, domestic violence and/or sexual abuse. She shares with us her personal journey, from the death of her only brother, to a sudden reminder of being sexually abused as a child and how both experiences shaped her and helped her to add value to women. Please listen and be inspired.

DOZ Show Episode 34 – Peace Kenneth Benson

The guest in this episode of DOZ Show, Peace Kenneth-Benson, is founder of PKB Ministries, a platform for building homes, rebuilding foundations, repairing breaches and restoring marriages through the word of God. She is married to Mr Benson and is the mother of gorgeous triplets. She shares her journey to becoming a minister of the gospel and founder of PKB Ministries and how a crisis in her marriage and a three year separation from her husband equipped her to help other women save their marriages. Please listen and be inspired whatever your marital situation may be.

DOZ Show Episode 33 – Leia Baez

Leia Baez is the amazing guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is Public Information Officer at Douglas County Nebraska. A few years ago, she was in what she describes as the darkest place in her life. Her marriage had come to an end, and she had moved back to live with her parents and was once again sleeping in her childhood bedroom. Leia felt discouraged and demoted, but then suddenly it occurred to her that in spite of everything that had happened she could still have the life she wanted, that her dreams were still out there. She went back to school got a master’s degree landed a new job and was able to buy her own house and move out of her parent’s home. Today, she shares with us that amazing journey. Listen and be inspired to never give up.

DOZ Show Episode 32 – CoachKemi Oyesola

In this episode of DOZ Show, CoachKemi Oyesola is the guest and she is teaching us how to think right so that we can get right results and live right. You will see how the challenges of your life affect your thinking and how they are created by your thinking to begin with. And she has amazing advice for women who keep attracting the wrong kind of men – could it be because of the way they think? Listen to CoachKemi now and be inspired to change how you think. Coach Kemi, is CEO and Founder of How2Think Global Consulting Empire.

DOZ Show Episode 31 – Melanie D Phillips

Melanie D Phillips is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a writer, speaker, published author, entrepreneur and founder of Strengthen The Bond, an organization that offers opportunities and outlets for Mothers and Daughters to Connect, Grow, Heal and Celebrate each other while strengthening their bond. In this interview, Melanie shares her journey through a divorce which was unexpected, left her devastated but at the same time birth a ministry that is now blessing others. Listen and be inspired to find purpose even in the midst of pain.

DOZ Show Episode 30 – Angie Grace

Angie Grace (Angie Amon) is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a speaker, an encourager, a servant, a leader, a writer and a blogger. She has a passion for youth, ministry and spreading the love of Jesus. She is a lover and teacher of the Word and currently teaches Sunday School Youth Class at her local church, Shalom Life Changers Ministry. She has co-authored two books, Unique Insight and Unique Foresight and is currently working on her first book as the sole-author. Angie shares her with Eturuvie Erebor how her experiences have equipped her to work with young people and be a bridge builder between parents and their children. She also shares her vision for young people which includes helping them discover their God-given purpose. It is an interview full of inspiration to help you discover your God-given purpose and walk in it.

DOZ Show Episode 29 – Wendy Addae

Wendy Addae is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a minister of the gospel and co-founder of Women of Vision and Passion, a ministry that guides young women in their walk with Christ and educates them on the importance of their self-worth. She also writes a blog, Faithful Daughter, Wife and Mother which is dedicated to telling her journey of spiritual growth. Wendy shares her story because she believes that the past shaped her and helped her become the woman she is today. According to her, “the mistakes were a stepping stone in the right direction, the rejections were a blessing in disguise, the struggles built my character and the pain birthed my purpose. She is an amazing woman who is using her experiences to serve others. Listen as Wendy speaks about what it truly means to be a faithful daughter and how that leads to the blessing of being a wife and mother.

DOZ Show Episode 28 – Ruva Ngundu

In this episode of DOZ Show, an amazing young woman, Ruva Ngundu, shares her beauty for ashes story. Several years ago, she was molested and became pregnant. It was not the life she had dreamt of and it was certainly not the life she wanted. It was an interruption to her dreams and plans and she cried to God to end the pregnancy but He didn’t and she became angry. She was angry at God, and angry at the one who had molested her. But she had no idea at the time that her experience would one day preserve an unborn life and give hope to several pregnant unwed women and single mothers…hope that it was not over, hope that they could have their lives back, bigger and better, if they would only return to God who has promised to build them up. This is not an episode to miss. Listen and be inspired to dream again and this time, bigger.

DOZ Show Episode 27 – Gee Patchett

As a young girl, Gee Patchett believed that the only way out of her home situation was to get married. She married at 16 and soon discovered that marriage was not the fairy tale she had read in books. For more than two decades that followed, she suffered many different forms of abuse in her personal life. In this Episode of DOZ Show she shares how her experience prepared her to work with survivors of sexual abuse. She is the founder of Transformation Powerhouse a ministry which is built on Christian principles to be a “Healing Centre”, empowering and supporting women and teenage girls who have been victims of sexual abuse. The aim of the Centre is to provide group and one to one support on-site. She believes that as a society we cannot continue to allow the issue of sexual abuse to be covered up. If you have suffered any form of abuse or adversity, Gee is living proof that you can turn it to gain and reach out to help others. Listen and be inspired to find purpose in your pain.

DOZ Show Episode 26 – Toyin John

Toyin John is an ordained and anointed Minister of the Gospel, who brings a lot of energy and passion to everything that she does. In this episode of DOZ Show she passionately shares her vision of supporting individuals in their quest for excellence and peak performance. She talks about how people can move from talking about their dreams to actually doing something about them. She is a woman who has started and sustained several projects including PUSH Prayer Movement, a Prayer Ministry that consists of groups of dedicated Prayer Warriors in different nations, POWER UP, events held in various cities across America and internationally and PURPOSE ACTIVATION 2 REALIZATION training workshops, that aim at equipping the participants at different levels of their journey in life, to soar to new heights in their quest to fulfill their purpose. She is worth listening to and if you struggle with turning your dreams into reality, this is your show. Listen now and be inspired.

DOZ Show Episode 25 – Victoria Ibe

When Victoria Ibe learnt her son had been born with Down Syndrome, she was devastated. She asked God many questions, wanting to know what she had done wrong. Soon, she came to realise that having a child with special needs was not because of anything she had done wrong but because of the things God wanted her to do right. In this episode of DOZ Show, she speaks to Eturuvie Erebor about how the birth of her son changed her life for the better and led her to start Lovely Heritage Down Syndrome Charity which creates awareness about the challenges faced by children with special needs and their parents and promotes inclusion, not only for children with special needs but for all children. She is a woman who has turned her pain into gain and you can too. Listen to Victoria and be inspired. Adversity can work for you, every time.

DOZ Show Episode 24 – Katrina McCain

This episode of DOZ Show is all about, Katrina McCain, a former Fashion Model who has been on TV, graced the pages of best-selling magazines such as Vogue and Italia, and cat walked on the runways of New York’s fashion A-list. She is founder and president of Pearls of Hope Outreach a women’s Bible study group that seeks to provide Godly and encouraging friendships and she is passionate about encouraging women of all ages to live for Jesus authentically. She is the director of Fashion Beyond Borders Charity Runway Show, an event created by Pearls of Hope. She is also author of the book, Beyond Being Good: Seeking Christ’s Perfection for Our Imperfect Hearts. She is a wife and mother. Katrina speaks on her career as a model and life after retirement. Be inspired.

DOZ Show Episode 23 – Florence Agbugui

Florence Agbugui speaks to Eturuvie Erebor about her daughter’s battle with and victory over Sickle Cell Disease, the family’s discovery of bone marrow transplant that provides a cure to the disease and her son’s willingness to be a bone marrow donor to give his sister a new lease of life. The story doesn’t end there though, as a family, they have decided to give back by creating awareness and raising funds for research through the Amanosi 5k Walk / Run held every year. Be inspired as you listen.

DOZ Show Episode 22 – Wanda Jo Taylor

In this episode of DOZ Show, Wanda Jo Taylor talks to Eturuvie Erebor about her deliverance from a gay lifestyle. As a young girl, she liked to dress up in blue jeans, tee shirts, and tennis shoes. It was not a phase as some thought, because at 17, she came out to tell the world that she was gay and proud. For 30 years that followed, she lived like a man, attended gay clubs and parties, was a player and a pimp, and on crack cocaine. But her mother never ceased to pray for her, and after 30 years, Jesus stepped in and delivered her. Today, she takes the gospel to many who are in the homosexual lifestyle and her testimony has brought many to Christ. She has been on 700 Club to share her testimony and was featured in DOZ Magazine Issue 26 December 2017.

DOZ Show Episode 21 – Joyful Praise

Nancy, also known as Joyful Praise, is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is a worship leader, singer-songwriter and a recording artist. She was attracted to music at a very early age and began her music career at the age of six when she joined the children’s choir at her local church assembly. She is currently a gospel artist in high demand in Europe, America and Africa. She speaks to Eturuvie Erebor about her passion for music, the journey so far and how she juggles music, travel and family life. She reveals that everything happening in her life right now she dreamt it. She encourages the listeners to dream big dreams. Listen and be inspired.

DOZ Show Episode 20 – Celeste Henderson

Celeste Henderson is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. She is the founder and director of The Sanctuary International Limited, a Christian organisation that seeks to restore, empower and release women into their God-given calling through brunches, retreats, conferences, mentoring and coaching. She speaks to Eturuvie Erebor about how she began the group nine years ago and what amazing impact it has had in the lives of women and in her life. According to her, when women are not fulfilling the purpose of God for their lives, the church is walking with a limp. Listen and be inspired to discover your God-given assignment.

DOZ Show Episode 19 – Marilyn Smith

We are talking about home, sweet, home, in this episode of DOZ Show and the guest is, Marilyn Smith; a wife, mother, nurse, writer and homemaker. She has been married for 48 years and brings to this chat her skills and experience as a homemaker. She shares with us what it means to be a godly homemaker and have a home that is pleasing to God and conducive for His presence. She also shares how she handles difficult house guests. And young ladies waiting to be married and dreaming of their new home will be intrigued to hear about Marilyn’s first home as a new bride and they may learn that in the beginning, things do not always go as we dreamed. This episode is full of fun, laughter, and words of wisdom and inspiration.

DOZ Show Episode 18 – Karen Abercrombie

If you have seen the movie WAR ROOM and loved it, then you are going to love this episode of DOZ Show. Eturuvie Erebor has an exclusive chat with award-winning actress, storyteller, singer-songwriter and motivational speaker, Karen Abercrombie who played the 80-year-old prayer warrior, Miss Clara, in the Kendrick Brothers movie, WAR ROOM. She shares how she was selected for that role and how amazing opportunities have continued to open up for her afterwards. God brought her to the limelight at a time when she thought she would no longer be able to have big roles because of her age. Her story is a pointer to the fact that God has the final say. Be inspired as you listen.

DOZ Show Episode 17 – Dr. Sheun Oke

This episode of DOZ Show features SUPER woman, Dr. Sheun Oke. She is a Wellness Apostle committed to helping women lose the excess weight and regain their body confidence. She is certain that a woman’s body confidence or lack of it will determine to a large extent, whether she succeeds or fails. This outstanding woman has helped thousands of women all over the world improve, enhance and elevate their lives, and thanks to her, women of all ages are discovering their power, passion, and capability to live the life of their dreams….Will you be one of them? Listen and be inspired.

DOZ Show Episode 16 – Buife Nomeh

If you are shy it has a direct impact on your ability to succeed, so says Buife Nomeh, the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. Buife is a Nigerian writer, speaker and coach with a strong passion for helping shy entrepreneurs and professionals. Her goal is to help them overcome shyness and position them as authorities in their fields. If you would like to overcome your shyness and become more confident then you need to listen to this episode and get all the motivation you require. Whatever your purpose is, you are well able, you have been equipped! People need you! No one can do it better than you! Be confident!

DOZ Show Episode 15 – Chiamaka Umeugoji

In this episode of DOZ Show, Eturuvie Erebor chats with Chiamaka Umeugoji, all the way from Nigeria. Chiamaka is a phenomenal young woman who established a business as an undergraduate and now uses profits from that business to empower jobless youths in Nigeria by teaching them a skill and providing them with funds to start a small business. Upon graduation from the university, she quickly discovered that a lot of youth were wasting away due to the high unemployment rate in the country and many were turning to drugs. She set up Proserfina Youth Foundation to give them hope, and so far, she has empowered one hundred young people and taken them out of the employment market and no doubt reduced crime and other vices the youth engage in when idle and unemployed. Working with the youth, especially those who are older than she is, has not been easy for her but seeing smiles on their faces when they begin a business, makes it all worthwhile for her. Hopefully, her story inspires some young woman out there to stop waiting on the government and start walking in their purpose.

DOZ Show Episode 14 – Adrienne Hicks-Everett

Adrienne Hicks-Everett is the guest in this episode of DOZ Show. In July 2014, she was crowned Ms US Continental, an opportunity that opened doors for her to speak and teach youth about leadership, self-respect, confidence and focusing on their dreams. She believes that her life purpose is to impact the world and that being transparent about her past hurts, failures, and disappointments, help to empower encourage and inspire others to keep moving forward. She is the founder of Girls & Boys LIFE, a non-profit that is passionate about encouraging, inspiring and empowering people to accomplish their dreams. Adrienne believes that God has called each one of us for a purpose, and that our dreams are possible and obtainable regardless of the disappointments in life. She talks to Eturuvie Erebor about her work with young people and the fulfillment she derives from seeing lives transformed. If you think you’ve made too many mistakes and can no longer have your dreams, this is your show. Listen to Adrienne and be inspired to move forward.

DOZ Show Episode 13 – Kim White-Donaby

In this episode of DOZ Show, Eturuvie Erebor chats with Kim White-Donaby. She is a southern Nashville, Tennessee, girl who considers herself a lady after God’s heart and a lady who wears many hats, including being a writer for a few Christian sites, co-hosting a ladies Bible class, volunteering with the homeless shelter, local women’s shelter, as well as giving an encouraging word to uplift. She shares her experience about helping women and how much fulfilment it brings her. She also gives an encouraging word to listeners who may be weary and downcast.

DOZ Show Episode 12 – Vernel Edwards

Vernel Edwards is an Evangelist, Psalmist, Song writer and Poet. She is also a Health Life Coach helping individuals with spiritual, physical and mental development to receive God’s kingdom. Many years ago, she felt a marble like lump in her breast and a visit to the doctor led to a cancer diagnosis and a recommendation that she begin chemotherapy immediately. The doctors were shocked when Vernel turned down chemotherapy. In her opinion, chemotherapy is toxic and she didn’t want to introduce it into her body. She opted to use herbal treatment as she believes that before God made man, God made everything man would need. Eighteen months later, she was cancer free and has remained so for over a decade. In this episode of DOZ Show she shares her story and what she did to get well, in the hopes of inspiring other women who may have received a cancer diagnosis.

DOZ Show Episode 11 – Angela Lewis-Wright

Angela Lewis-Wright is a woman with an inspiring story and she shares this with us in this episode of DOZ Show. At over 60 years of age and as a retiree Angela landed a modelling and filming contract. Her story is a pointer to the fact that we are never too old to pursue our dreams or to dream again or to start afresh. When we think life is over, it may just be starting. Listen and be inspired to find purpose and walk in it despite your age.

DOZ Show Episode 10 – Angela McDowell Baines

In this episode, Eturuvie Erebor chats with Angela McDowell Baines. Angela is a mother of three children and grandmother of six adorable grandchildren. She has overcome many life challenges including poverty and sexual abuse to become a successful business woman. After marriage and three children, she returned to school to pursue her dreams and earned a Bachelors of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, graduating Cum Laude. To this achievement she adds an induction into the Alpha Kappa MU Honour Society, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and she was Vice President of the Business Students Association. In 2013 she put her business degree to further use by helping her husband establish a successful ornamental metal manufacturing and installation company and this is in addition to being a successful business owner herself. She believes that women have much more to offer the world than being wives and mothers. She has proved this in her life and she reiterates this on the show, as she calls women to emulate the Proverbs 31 Woman.

DOZ Show Episode 9 – Hope LeNoir

This episode features another inspirational interview, and the guest is Hope LeNoir. Hope is the founder of Rise and Fly LLC, a business that helps professionals advance personally and professionally in their careers. As a woman who has embraced several career journeys herself, Hope is able to relate with her clients experiences and help them achieve greater professional results. She shares with listeners three powerful strategies to help them rise from the ashes and fly in 2018! This is not a show to miss.

DOZ Show Episode 8 – Yolanda Schlabach

In this episode of DOZ Show, Eturuvie Erebor and Yolanda Schlabach discuss sex trafficking, as Yolanda uncovers the reality of sex trafficking in the State of Delaware and reveals the process by which young girls are lured and trapped. Listen now.

DOZ Show Episode 7 – Betty Parker

Many Christians recognise the devil as an enemy but unfortunately they do not recognise fear as an enemy, but it is. It kills, it destroys, it steals from us, and keeps us from living fulfilled lives and becoming all God intended for us to be. In this episode, Eturuvie Erebor chats with Betty Parker about fear and the strategies for overcoming fear and living a victorious life. Listen now

DOZ Show Episode 6 – Dr. Aday Adetosoye

In this episode of the show, Eturuvie Erebor chats with Dr. Aday Adetosoye, a woman with a strong passion for children, and one who has dedicated her life to working with vulnerable children in Africa orphaned due to HIV/AIDS. Aday shares her inspiring story of losing her first pregnancy and then being advised by doctors to terminate the second pregnancy because they were certain the baby would be born with Down Syndrome. In her darkest hour, Aday turned to God and cut a deal with Him. What was the deal and did God come through for her? She shares this and much more.

DOZ Show Episode 5 – Cynthia Wilson James

In this episode, Cynthia Wilson James chats to Eturuvie Erebor about getting married for the first time at the age 40 and going on the conceive naturally and have two beautiful healthy daughters at ages 42 and 44. During the birth of her daughters, she made two important discoveries, one, that the population of first time mums over 35 is growing in the US and two, most healthcare providers offer little or no positive information or support for older expectant mums. She founded Inseasonmom to bridge this gap and her goal is to ease the fear of the first-time expectant mum and to dispel misconceptions about giving birth after 35. Her life and work inspire Christian women to wait patiently for their season of marriage knowing that the Bible gives no age limit to marriage and it is possible to conceive naturally and have healthy babies after 40.

DOZ Show Episode 4 – Ria Story

When Ria was 12, her father told her that she was God’s gift to him so that he would not commit adultery and for 7 years that followed, he sexually abused her. In this episode, Ria Story chats with Eturuvie Erebor about life with a father who forced her to play the role of wife, even giving her a wedding ring, and how he shared her with other men. Ria ran away from home at the age of 19; she had no job, no money and no high school diploma. She worked two jobs and went to school a night. Ten years down the line she had an MBA and the life she always wanted. She shares her story of resilience, determination and God’s redemption to inspire other women.

DOZ Show Episode 3 – Jennifer Workman

Jennifer Workman is a woman who wears many different hats. She is an inspirational writer and speaker, a song writer, a screenplay writer, an editor and proofreader with her own writing service and a producer and host of an online show. She is also an evangelist who volunteers with a prison ministry, and the list goes on. In this episode she chats with Eturuvie Erebor about her work as a writer, her newest book and how she uses her different gifts to serve others, plus how she juggles the diferent hats that she wears.

DOZ Show Episode 2 – Tara Denning

In this episode of DOZ Show, Tara Denning chats with Eturuvie Erebor about life as a missionary, the challenges, dangers of working with drug addicts, prostitutes and the homeless, and of course the rewards of seeing them come to Christ. Following the death of her first husband, God called Tara to give away everything she owned and move to Hope City to serve the homeless. There, she met and married Paul Denning and together, they serve as missionaries associated with the International House of Prayer and Hope City in Kansas City, Missouri. Her obedience to God and commitment to find purpose and walk in it, will inspire you.

DOZ Show Episode 1 – Mary Alison Momoh

In this maiden episode of DOZ Show, Eturuvie Erebor interviews Mary Alison Momoh. From the young age of four, Mary was attracted to singing and fancied herself a singer. She is now living her dream and has just released her second album. She talks about how she got started, the challenges she has faced and overcome and the fulfilment she derives from pursuing God’s purpose for her life. She also wows listeners by doing an Acapella. This episode not only stimulates women to pursue purpose but it motivates them to keep pursuing their dreams against all odds.