Cage Free Voices Radio

Allison Propps, a spoken word artist based out of Southern Maryland, bares all in this episode as she discusses the obstacles she faces when exposing her true self to audiences.  In the process, she has learned that regardless of the unspoken and clearly stated opinions, she must stand in her truth against all odds.  

Teachers & Homeschool Parents: Help your student(s) or children discover who they are by downloading the following lesson.  (This lesson is best carried out with a group of students)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yc9u89fozuwq78b/Lesson%20for%20CFV%20Radio%20Episode%2051-%20Who%20Do%20People%20Say%20I%20AM.pdf?dl=0 

Sixteen-year-old, singer and poet, Stacey Baffour-Danso talks about her struggle with self-image and her fight to overcome depression in order to set others free. Stacey Baffour-Danso is an aspiring singer and writer from New Jersey. She is a junior in high school and has been singing in her school choir for years. She is also apart of her church's youth ministry, Kingdom Business Youth Ministry at First Baptist Church of Hillside. With the ministry, she has sang, danced, and acted at many different events for the past four years. Being raised in the church, she has always found it in her nature to be generous. In the future, she hopes to study psychology in college and become a psychiatrist to use her profession to give back to her community and provide care for impoverished mentally disabled people. 

Teachers & Homeschool Parents: Use the following lesson to discuss body image with your student(s)- https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_-pi2p-ZZEs7lJQUr6JeeV5f1oZTqqZv (Contact cfvradio@cagefreevoices.com to purchase the entire curriculum)

 

Emmanuel Benton (aka Manny Benton) is a worship leader at Lifepoint Church in Waldorf, MD. He is also an emerging pop/worship artist.  His debut single, "I Look To You" was released last July.  

Manny was raised in Fort Washington, MD. and has worked in the field of sporst journalism for seven years--covering the Washington Redskins.  His work has been highlighted by both local and national media outlets, including the Washington Post and ESPN.  

In this episode, Manny discusses how and when he discovered his purpose. Through his story, we quickly learn ways to identify passion and that one can pursue his or her dreams by taping into personal truths --even at an early age.  

Find out more about Manny Benton here: 

Facebook: @mannybentonmusic

Instagram and Twitter: @manny_benton

The Town of Indian Head Parks and Recreation partnered with local organizations, Phenomenal Young Women, Inc.; Cage Free Voices, LLC; and REAL Women, Inc. to host the nationally recognized mural project "Girl Noticed". Girl Noticed makes the bold statement that it is a community's responsibility to yield to the greatness in every girl. The image of three women/girls was drawn in charcoal along with the words "NOTICE ME", on a large exterior wall. The individuals chosen represents many others like them.

The weekend of events began on Friday, June 15th from 6 to 10 pm with creative workshops and Saturday, June 16th from 7 am to 5 pm with mural design, music performances and food vending. This was an event for all of Southern Maryland. 

Girl Noticed is a nationwide mural project building and maintaining a world better informed about the positive impact the simple act of “noticing” a girl has. Girl Noticed makes the bold statement that it is a community’s responsibility to yield to the greatness in every girl.  We extend a sincere thanks to CEO & Founder, Lori Pratico for all she is doing to ensure women and girls are acknowledged. Find out more about the organizations by visiting the websites below:

 

REAL Women: www.realwomenrock.org

Girl Noticed: www.girlnoticed.com 

Phenomenal Young Women: http://www.phenomenalyoungwomen.org/ 

Cage Free Voices: www.cagefreevoices.com 

The Town of Indian Head Parks and Recreation partnered with local organizations, Phenomenal Young Women, Inc.; Cage Free Voices, LLC; and REAL Women, Inc. to host the nationally recognized mural project "Girl Noticed". Girl Noticed makes the bold statement that it is a community's responsibility to yield to the greatness in every girl. The image of three women/girls was drawn in charcoal along with the words "NOTICE ME", on a large exterior wall. The individuals chosen represents many others like them.

The weekend of events began on Friday, June 15th from 6 to 10 pm with creative workshops and Saturday, June 16th from 7 am to 5 pm with mural design, music performances and food vending. This was an event for all of Southern Maryland. 

Girl Noticed is a nationwide mural project building and maintaining a world better informed about the positive impact the simple act of “noticing” a girl has. Girl Noticed makes the bold statement that it is a community’s responsibility to yield to the greatness in every girl.  We extend a sincere thanks to CEO & Founder, Lori Pratico for all she is doing to ensure women and girls are acknowledged. Find out more about the organizations by visiting the websites below:

 

REAL Women: www.realwomenrock.org

Girl Noticed: www.girlnoticed.com 

Phenomenal Young Women: http://www.phenomenalyoungwomen.org/ 

Cage Free Voices: www.cagefreevoices.com 

The Town of Indian Head Parks and Recreation partnered with local organizations, Phenomenal Young Women, Inc.; Cage Free Voices, LLC; and REAL Women, Inc. to host the nationally recognized mural project "Girl Noticed". Girl Noticed makes the bold statement that it is a community's responsibility to yield to the greatness in every girl. The image of three women/girls was drawn in charcoal along with the words "NOTICE ME", on a large exterior wall. The individuals chosen represents many others like them.

The weekend of events began on Friday, June 15th from 6 to 10 pm with creative workshops and Saturday, June 16th from 7 am to 5 pm with mural design, music performances and food vending. This was an event for all of Southern Maryland. 

Girl Noticed is a nationwide mural project building and maintaining a world better informed about the positive impact the simple act of “noticing” a girl has. Girl Noticed makes the bold statement that it is a community’s responsibility to yield to the greatness in every girl.  We extend a sincere thanks to CEO & Founder, Lori Pratico for all she is doing to ensure women and girls are acknowledged. Find out more about the organizations by visiting the websites below:

 

REAL Women: www.realwomenrock.org

Girl Noticed: www.girlnoticed.com 

Phenomenal Young Women: http://www.phenomenalyoungwomen.org/ 

Cage Free Voices: www.cagefreevoices.com 

The Town of Indian Head Parks and Recreation partnered with local organizations, Phenomenal Young Women, Inc.; Cage Free Voices, LLC; and REAL Women, Inc. to host the nationally recognized mural project "Girl Noticed". Girl Noticed makes the bold statement that it is a community's responsibility to yield to the greatness in every girl. The image of three women/girls was drawn in charcoal along with the words "NOTICE ME", on a large exterior wall. The individuals chosen represents many others like them.

The weekend of events began on Friday, June 15th from 6 to 10 pm with creative workshops and Saturday, June 16th from 7 am to 5 pm with mural design, music performances and food vending. This was an event for all of Southern Maryland. 

Girl Noticed is a nationwide mural project building and maintaining a world better informed about the positive impact the simple act of “noticing” a girl has. Girl Noticed makes the bold statement that it is a community’s responsibility to yield to the greatness in every girl.  We extend a sincere thanks to CEO & Founder, Lori Pratico for all she is doing to ensure women and girls are acknowledged. Find out more about the organizations by visiting the websites below:

 

REAL Women: www.realwomenrock.org

Girl Noticed: www.girlnoticed.com 

Phenomenal Young Women: http://www.phenomenalyoungwomen.org/ 

Cage Free Voices: www.cagefreevoices.com 

 

In today’s society, schools are struggling to keep their grasp on the minds of today’s youth as they compete with readily accessible information that is both helpful and harmful to the untrained eye.  As technology rapidly changes, social unrest intensifies, bullying concerns increase, and fear creeps into school hallways, we are in dire need of champions that understand not only the academic needs of our students but the social and moral needs as well.  With her combined experience in hospitality and education, Tajala Battle-Lockhart discusses ways to combat school chaos as she seeks to change the educational agenda by running for Charles County Board of Education.  

Mrs. Tajala “Taj” Battle-Lockhart is a successful Hospitality Industry Professional for 26+ years.  A Certified Hospitality Educator, CEO of Simply Consulting, LLC, Co-Founder of Phenomenal Young Women, Inc., Lead Adjunct Instructor for the Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts Department and Member of the Hospitality Advisory Board at Prince George Community College, Vice President of Kingsview Homeowners Board of Directors, and Business and Workforce Development Committee Chair for Women of Action Charles County. 

Recently retired as a Career Technical Trainer, for MJLM at the DOL, Woodland Job Corps Center.  The last five years, she managed the Hospitality Program and facilitated hospitality curriculum’s that offered youth the opportunity to obtain industry-recognized certifications. Her passion has always been to deliver quality instruction to ensure that every student that entered the program transitioned into long-term job placement opportunities with reputable companies such as MGM, Marriott, and Four Seasons.

Andrea Davis is the Chief Architect of Entyse Lyfe Weddings & Events, an event planning company. Entyse Lyfe Weddings & Events is now is an award-winning wedding and event company that specializes in day of coordination. The company serves the Washington DC Area, which includes Northern Virginia, Maryland (from Baltimore to Lexington Park) and-- of course--our Nation's Capital.  In this episode, Andrea discusses the importance of clear communication in relationships and her overall experience witnessing relational dynamics as an event planner.  She provides several tips on how to build and maintain a healthy love life and what her company is doing to help couples keep their spark.

Find out more about Entyse Lyfe and their upcoming Couple's Date Night by visiting www.entyselyfe.com.