Coach Melody McClellan, President and Chief Wellness Strategist for Unwrap You hosts a successful 9th Annual #FAMFUN3K walk in an effort to fight childhood obesity. Coach Melody is also available for speaking engagements, wellness training and coaching. Individuals as well as groups are invited to Contact Coach Melody @ Unwrapyou.com. Technical Producer, Videll TheDesigner; Social Media Director, Morgan Chinara; Host, Stephanie Anthony Miles. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

*We apologize for the audio issues during the opening 5 minutes of this broadcast. New Shining Light Outreach Ministry presents "You Can Begin Again." Pastor, Bishop John Williams, and Minister Frederick Harrold chat with SMilesTV host Stephanie Anthony Miles about an outreach program designed to help you begin again, no matter what your addiction. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

This SMilesTV broadcast, features Attorney Joslyn Sandifer, Founding Partner and Owner of Sandifer and Associates, Attorneys at Law, located at 10515 Lincoln Trail in Fairview Heights, Illinois.  As a defense Attorney, Sandifer is honored to pour into the community that poured into her. Attorney Sandifer is also a wife, mother, and minister who graduated Magna Cum Laude, from Jackson State University in 2005 and in top 1/3% of her class in 2008 from the  Mississippi College School of Law. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

Meet CeCe McCoo, Director of Joni's House East St. Louis. "Respite has been identified as a top need for families living with disability in East St. Louis, and the international disability ministry Joni and Friends is here to help fill that need." (Info from Joni&Friends website).

Breana Grayson is a writer and mental health advocate who openly shares her experience of living with bipolar disorder. She has been featured in The Healthy: From Reader's Digest and appeared on SMilesTV to discuss the realities of navigating bipolar disorder. With a background in technical writing and a passion for storytelling, Breana is currently working on her memoir, which explores her journey through mental health, work, and personal growth. She is dedicated to fostering conversations that increase awareness and understanding of bipolar disorder, particularly in professional spaces. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

*A special note from Cedric, for the sake of truth; Cedric said he misspoke regarding the actual year of his conversion. He stated he was actually converted in 1981 instead of the stated year of "1991." SMilesTV presents, East St. Louis native, Cedric Cason, Author of, "Cedric Not the Entertainer: A Life's Journey and Then Some." "Cedric Cason, new in the writing world, shares his life’s journey from living in poverty-stricken projects, being raised by a single mother, and discovering a father’s value as a teenager. From fleeing the drug scene and a bounty on his head in E. St. Louis to joining the United States Marine Corps and getting betrayed, he shares the destruction of his career and family, which led him to brew suicidal thoughts. When all he could do was breathe, he exhaled and found success in the private sector as well as in the boardroom. He has been married to his beautiful wife, Rachel Mwana-Cason, from Nairobi, Kenya, for over 29 years. Together, they raised their son, Isaac Cason, who is now an 18-year-old college student. It’s a journey only Cedric can explain and share the lows and highs that made him who he is today. Get ready for a roller coaster ride through Cedric’s life." #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

SMilesTV host, Stephanie Anthony Miles, takes you on a walk designed to Beat Obesity with Coach Melody McClellan, President and Chief Wellness Strategist, founder of Unwrap You! The 8th Annual FamFun3K sponsored by Coach Melody and The I am East St. Louis Magazine is an annual walk to bring awareness to Childhood Obesity. Participants included, 96.3 The Lou, City of East St Louis, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, (SIUE), Touchette Regional Hospital, (SIHF) Healthcare, Vituity, Deaconess Foundation, Community Lifeline and many more community based organizations. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

This broadcast consists of highlights from National Night Out held in East St. Louis, Illinois, sponsored by Community Development Sustainable Solutions, (CDSS), the East St. Louis Police Department, other numerous policing agencies and community based organizations. Terrance and Stephanie Taylor (CDSS) have organized this event for the last twelve (12) years. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. The event aims to strengthen neighborhood spirit, increase crime prevention awareness. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified.

This is part 2 of an interview with Mr. Sylvester Donald, Jr., The Mirror Man for Morris Day & The Time. The 1st interview centered around his experience and contributions to The Time and other entities; this interview centers solely around music created by Sylvester. Sylvester shares the driving motivation behind his music and gives us his why? Discussed are songs such as, "Wisdom Tooth". After experiencing excruciating pain fro the entrance of his Wisdom Teeth, he decided to make a song about it. The second song "BMW", declares his love for a woman who was a bit older than he. "Rank" is the third song based on individuals who allow titles, status and position go to their head. And, lastly, having grown up in a home filled with domestic violence, Sylvester wrote a song called, "Jesus is there for you." #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

Mr. Sylvester Donald, Jr., native East St. Louis, Illinois is a dancer, provides backing vocals, and percussion for Moris Day and The Time. (2019-2015, 2021 - present. Donald chats with SMilesTV Host, Stephanie Anthony Miles, about his love for music, early years, his Christian faith, and much more. Sylvester Donald, Jr. was born and reared in East St. Louis, Illinois, and has been playing music since the age of ten (10) years old but professionally for twelve (12) years. Sylvester has worked with Sly and the Family Stone, Barry White, and the Temptations. He is currently working with Morris Day & The Time as their vocalist, dancer, and "The Mirror Man." #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

The Lansdowne Park housing development aims to be a beacon of hope for the Lansdowne neighborhood in East St. Louis, IL. It is designed to pour energy and life into a neighborhood with amazing potential to spark revival in East St. Louis. Lansdowne Park is an exciting new addition to the housing currently available in East St. Louis, IL. Minutes from St. Louis, this 20-home development in the Lansdowne neighborhood is aimed at buyers who want to not only invest in a home but also in a neighborhood's future. Kevin Green, Director of Administration, Lansdowne UP, is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, who now calls East St. Louis home. He received a Bachelor’s degree in industrial design from the University of Notre Dame. After college, he served as a Strategic Missile Launch Officer in the United States Air Force, where he developed a no-excuses mentality and gained a keen sense of attention to detail. Mrs. Monique Spann Green, Executive Pastor, Living the Word Church, and Board Member of Lansdowne UP was born and raised in East St. Louis; She has a Bachelor's degree in Preprofessional Studies and Economics from the University of Notre Dame and a Master's degree from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. The mission of the faith based, non profit organization, Lansdowne UP, is to transform Lansdowne, East St. Louis, into a thriving neighborhood - one person, one property at a time. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified.

SMilesTV presents highlights of the "Success Fest" held at East St. Louis Senior High School, sponsored by Courtney Woolery, founder, The Woodstock Foundation, and the ESLSHS, CTE department. Technical producer, Larry Duncan Allen, City of Champions Television. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

Introduction of broadcast: Voice of “Lady Edie B" Anderson, Jazz radio host, producer and author of "Jazz in My Soul, A Marvin Gaye Fantasy." This SMilesTV episode features Freshun Wilson, an acclaimed vocalist, music director, cosmetologist and actress, originally from East St. Louis, Illinois; currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia. Freshun Wilson shares insights from her new book, Purpose in the Pain. Her book is written to encourage, inspire and empower others to NEVER give up during times of pain and adversity. Don't go away, you may just find your "Purpose in the Pain." She is the proud mother of 3 and has been featured with Mr. Greg Kirkland and the SEEit Choir in the Tyler Perry Movie, "A Madea Family Funeral" and the National Geographic Series Genius: Areatha. She also starred with Mr. Tony Terry in the stage play, "A love like this", the love story of Ruth and Boaz, and the play, "Deliver me from self" just to name a few. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified.

Media Icon Bernie Hayes, Founder of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame and his protégé Denise Williams chat with SMiles TV. Denise is a recent inductee into the National Black Radio Hall. Information below taken from National Black Radio Hall of Fame Website: The National Black Radio Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization established to provide a place where people of all ages are able to learn about the history and achievements of Black Radio Nationally.  The need to establish The National Black Radio Hall of Fame resulted from the underrepresentation of the many contributions and accolades by personalities that played a premiere and essential part in the shaping of the history of national radio.  The goal of the organization is to recognize and commemorate these personalities often overlooked by national institutions. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified.

Cesaron (Ces) White is a multimediaographer, proficient in photography, as well as video shooting/editing techniques. He is also an active member of Professional Photographers of America, (PPA). He is also a major technical producer for SMilesTV Talk Show. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified.

Coach Melody McClellan organized and sponsored the 7th Annual FamFun3K in East St. Louis, Illinois on Sept 18, 2023 to bring awareness to the fight against childhood obesity. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

Community Development Sustainable Solutions a Non Profit Organization, (CDSS) organized another successful National Night Out program in East St. Louis, Illinois. Stephanie Taylor, President of (CDSS) and Terrance Taylor, stated, " There was a Helicopter Landing in East St. Louis, Illinois, But....No Crime Scene!" The City of East St. Louis, the East St. Louis Police Department, other policing units from state to federal agencies, and a host of Conmunuty Based Organizations joined in to participate in various community activities in an effort to strengthen and enhance community relations. #NationalNightOut #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

Nominated and confirmed for his first notable board at age 21 for the Arizona Board of Regents, Vada O. Manager has long been respected as a premier strategist and businessperson. Before forming the diversified Manager Global Holdings LLC (which includes Manager Global Consulting Group LLC), Vada served as Senior Director of Global Issues Management for NIKE, Inc. with direct and virtual management responsibilities in the following areas: NIKE’s global sourcing procedures, brand/marketing communications support for NIKE's subsidiaries, litigation support and athlete/product/corporate crisis management. In assisting the company's global growth plans, Vada provided consultation to several of the company's key initiatives for online commerce and M&A transactions such as the Starter and Converse brands. During his 12-year tenure, Nike's revenues grew from $6 billion to $18 billion. Vada was also promoted, joining NIKE's Corporate Leadership Team - the company's most highly valued team of senior global leaders. During 2020, he joined colleagues as a Principal Strategist/board member of Think TRUE, a diverse multi-cultural marketing agency, incubated by OBE.  Before joining NIKE in 1997, Vada served in a very similar capacity with the executive team at Levi Strauss & Co.'s Global Headquarters in San Francisco. Vada also served as a Vice President of prominent Washington, D.C.-based consultancy -- Powell Tate (now Weber Shandwick). While at the firm, Manager led a team to South Africa to assist in transition consulting with the newly elected administration of President Nelson Mandela.   Manager has an extensive background in business strategy and sports/corporate/brand communications. His past professional affiliations and/or institutional clients include former Secretary of the Interior and Arizona Governor Bruce Babbitt, Governor Rose Mofford, Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly (Washington, D.C.); Major League Baseball and the PGA TOUR.  He also served as Vice President of Public Finance for investment banking firm YS&P (now Wedbush Securities). At present, he simultaneously holds a Senior Counselor title at the Washington, DC-based firm APCO Worldwide where he led a client team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.  Manager also serves as a corporate director for Valvoline Inc. where he worked alongside his board peers/C-Suite in achieving the successful IPO/corporate spin from Fortune 500 specialty chemical company Ashland Inc. creating two value-creating companies. The 2016 Valvoline spin was illustrative of approximately $6.5 billion of ongoing, transformative M&A for Ashland. Manager was chair of the Governance & Nominating Committee; served on both Audit and Compensation. He also serves as Finance Chair/board director for the Helios Education Foundation, the Foresight Foundation for Economic Equity, Genesis City (AZ).  In 2020, Directors & Boards Magazine named him a “Director to Watch”. In 2022, the venerable Arizona Informant newspaper also named Manager among its “AZI Power 50” – featuring influential citizens.  A native of E. St. Louis, IL. Manager is a Hall of Fame alumnus of Arizona State University (B.Sc., political science, “The College”) and was selected as an ASU Trustee in 2019. Vada also performed postgraduate (non-degree) study at the London School of Economics. A frequent presenter about corporate strategy/issues, he has also appeared on CNN, CNBC, ESPN, ABC's Nightline, NBC’s "Today Show” Sports Business Journal, etc.  Vada is also a member of the Sports PR Summit Steering Committee, where he also received the Lifetime Achievement Award (May 2022).  In September 2022, women’s leadership organization “Take The Lead” also bestowed its inaugural Alexander Barbanell “Leading Man” Award upon Manager for his mentoring of women in their careers and corporate boards..    Manager as a trusted advisor to multiple organizations: American Council on Germany; U.S. Military Academy (West Point), (Chair 2008-2019); the Issue Management Council (Chair 2007-2009). Manager also agreed to serve as a senior professional advisor on the teams administering the Democratic National Convention and non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates.    CONTACT: vada@managerglobalconsulting.com 503.807.1635 (mobile/office)  (LAST REVISED – Fall 2022) #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified.

Dr. Desarie Holmes,Clinical Psychologist, host of What's on Your Mind with Dr. Dez. What's on Your Mind with Dr. Dez. is a broadcast designed to help to dispell myths surrounding mental illness, especially in the African American community. #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified

Lynne M. Jackson is a great-great granddaughter of Dred Scott, and founder and president of the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation. The goal of the foundation is to promote the commemoration, education and reconciliation of our histories. Dred Scott and his wife, Harriet, were pioneers in the American civil rights movement. Their case, the landmark Dred Scott Decision of 1857, became a major catalyst for the Civil War. Since the inception of the foundation in 2006, Lynne has dedicated herself to casting a new light on the history of her ancestors and the landmark Dred Scott Decision.  For the last 16 years, she has traveled across the United States sharing the story of her ancestors, their case, and how it has impacted our nation.  In 2007, the Foundation started with the commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Dred Scott Decision. Under Lynne’s direction, the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation raised $250,000, commissioned and erected a life-sized statue of Dred  Scott and his wife Harriet.  A very special award, the Medal of Honor, was presented to Lynne by the National President of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2016.  And she is an honorary member of the Daughters of Union Veterans. Hardship, Black Women's Entrepreneurial Network and others. Lynne and her husband, Brian, now reside in the St.Louis area and have two grown children. WWW.DREDSCOTTLIVES.ORG #JesusistheLordtheLordbeMagnified