In this episode of DivaTalkRadio, Host Kelli Claypool will be talking with Dana Bicks about how God is using him, through storytelling, to glorify God by inspiring others. This is an episode that you do not want to miss!! 

About our Special Guest:

Dana S. Bicks, a Severna Park, Maryland native, was born a left-handed dyslexic, and falsely labeled “retarded” as a young child. He struggled throughout his life with the disability until the age of sixty. Then one night, a miracle occurred. God, in His infinite grace and wisdom, awoke Dana and asked him to be a writer of His messages to the world. Shortly after finding humor in God’s suggestion, Dana picked up a pen. He began writing, right-handed nonetheless, Christian struggles of life, and prayers ascribed to him by the Lord.

In June 2017, Dana and his wife created this inspirational blog which currently maintains 19.6 million readers in twenty-nine countries across the world. It has won multi-awards including a Top 30 Inspirational Blog Websites to follow in 2018 as awarded by Feedspot.com in May 2018. His blog is followed by numerous celebrities, ministries, authors, and people in all walks of life. Only God’s hand could allow an unexperienced writer to grow a fellowship of such success in less than a year!

Dana Bicks shares these stories in his beautiful books, blogs, and social media platforms. Currently, his newest inspirational book series, “There In God’s Grace”, is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2018. Dana’s creative, talented writing can only be heaven sent!

Be sure to mark your calendar to tune in and invite your friends. Expect to be inspired!

About our Show:

When: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Where: DivaTalkRadio Studios (click the link to be taken to the studio show page)

Our interactive chat room will be open during the live show. Be sure to sign in and ask questions for our guest. 

We’ll see YOU at the show!!

Until next time, wear your heels well and be blessed!

It is said that things come in threes. It’s confirmation. It’s wholeness. It represents the beginning, the middle, and the end. It’s body, soul, and spirit. And to me, it’s faith, hope, and love!!

Three years ago my darling Jules was placed on the liver transplant list, two years ago he was given only weeks to live, and in three weeks it will be the anniversary of his death…the beginning, the middle, and the end! This is a sensitive time of year for me because my world was rocked by his diagnosis. For three years my life was put on hold. For three years I struggled to breathe. Witnessing cancer take my strong manly man and whittle him down to a frail soul was heartbreaking, to say the very least. However, as his wife, it was my duty…my absolute pleasure to care for him…body, soul, and spirit. Again, the power of three! 

During his treatments and since his death, I’ve relied on my faith to get me through the rock bottom times. The times that I wanted so badly to give up and die myself. My faith gave me hope to carry on, and everyday I get stronger and stronger. Now, I’m at a place in my life to love again. 

I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but today is a good day…and, my story continues!! 

Be encouraged today, Divas!

Recently, I was going through some old family photos and came across one from about 15 years ago which made me laugh. I remember that day so well because I wanted everything to be perfect and that didn’t happen. The whole family was together, including my stepson, his wife, and our granddaughter. During the photoshoot, the photographer did something to make my husband mad, so he wanted to leave and not continue with the shoot. In the picture, my one daughter has a funky smile, my other daughter’s hair was all messed, my husband has an angry look on his face, and my eyes are all red from crying. What a mess…our family pictures were ruined!!

I think this story represents so many areas of our life. We want things to be perfect that we neglect to see the real beauty in the moment. We have to have things OUR way and when it doesn’t go according to plan, we freak out. Sometimes we forget to see the big picture and we are not intentional with making memories that we can enjoy for a lifetime. 

Now, my husband has passed and my kids are grown adults…what I wouldn’t give to have another opportunity of taking a family photo, even if it didn’t turn out so perfect. However, to be honest, it’s probably my favorite picture that I have with my family!

You see, everything doesn’t have to be perfect to enjoy your life! On the next episode of DivaTalkRadio, I will be sharing my three areas of intentional focus for 2017. You are personally invited to join me as I hope to encourage you to create areas of intentional focus in your life so that you, too, can enjoy #theblessedlife!

I’ll “see” YOU at the show!

PS: Here’s the link to the LIVE show. I will open the studio lines to take your calls.
>>>Why Intentional Focus is the Key to an Abundantly Successful 2017<<<

Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. CST

Let’s face it Divas, dating sucks…however, what sucks worse is middle-aged men acting like babies. Maybe I’m just a bitch and expect too much from these children in grown men’s bodies, I don’t know! 

Here are a few examples of what I mean:

One got mad and stopped talking to me because HE blew me off by not showing up for our breakfast plans a few days after our date. So, I put $12 in the mail to him to reimburse him for my dinner on our date. After he got the note and money in the mail, he texted me saying that he didn’t recall the breakfast plans even though he was specific about times to meet. Obviously, irresponsible! 

Another got his briefs in a wad because I mentioned that I didn’t like the ‘thumbs up’ emoji, rendering me easily irritated, even though we joked about it being a pet-peeve of mine. Plus, this particular one could dish it out by making fun of my family’s southern roots, but he couldn’t take it when I jokingly called him an ass (an adorable ass) because he sent me a row of 10 thumbs up emojis. Obviously, too sensitive! 

Several others feel it okay to send me naked pictures and explicitly tell me what they would like to do to me. These are GROWN men…over the age of 50!!! Surely their momma’s taught them better than that!! These men should know how to treat a woman! Obviously, no respect! 

Then you have the one who strings you along…telling you everything you want to hear but never commits. All talk, which is cheap! Obviously, commitment issues!

Oh how I could go on and on, and my single girlfriends know exactly what I’m talking about. You see, even though we may be strong, independent women, we do expect men to act like respectable adults! It’s time for them to MAN UP!! 

30-year-old men who treat me better than their 50+ year-old comrades. Hmm, maybe that’s the solution…I should become a cougar!! LOL! #kidding

Since it’s apparent that most men don’t know what to do, let me give you a little friendly advice and help a brother out…Men, we want to be courted!!

• If you enjoy our company…tell us!
• Call us on the phone. Text messaging is fine and thoughtful, especially waking up to a Good Morning text, or a random “thinking of you” text, but nothing substitutes the sound of your voice. Nothing!!
• Want to take us out on a date…make plans. We want YOU to be decisive. We want you to take charge! 
• Open the door for us. Make us feel special and important.
• Treat us like a Queen. I can guarantee you that if you do so, we will in return treat you like a King!
• Have a real conversation with us. Open up, share your goals and dreams.
• Pursue us! Pursue us! Pursue us!!
• Make the effort. Take the risk and be a gentleman. 
• Be purposeful and don’t waste our time. 
• Be a man…a desirable, respectable man!!!

Here’s the brutal truth fellas…we are not looking for a ‘nice time’ guy, but a ‘lifetime guy’! If you’re not ready for something serious, then you need to move on. If you’re looking for a hook-up, like you’re still in high-school and declare that you’re not ready for something serious, PLEASE keep going! And with regards to sex, that’s something serious and we are not your booty call! If all you’re looking for is a booty call, then sign up for Plenty of Fish or Tender!!

To my Diva Sistas, hold out for a man who does the right things. If he’s doesn’t do the right things, he’s not your man, and don’t waste your time!! Expect more, be particular, and don’t EVER underestimate your value and worth!

So again, will the REAL men please stand up? I know you’re out there!!

Until next time, be intentional!!

• feeling out of sorts,    
• stripped of who you believed you were,    
• getting strange physical ailments,  
• going through transitional stages of confusion,    
• not knowing exactly where you are heading in your life?    

Don’t despair! You might be in menopause!      

It is a well-kept secret that, during this maligned time, empowered midlife women have the opportunity to transform their lives on their own terms and actualize all of their latent potentialities.      

• Would you like to handle this transition without being heavily medicated?  
• Are you interested in treating your symptoms in the most natural and empowered way?  
• Are you ready to start living your life on your own terms?    

What if there was a way where you could      

• elevate your energy,    
• live a rich life,    
• feel healthier and more vibrant than at any other age?        

If you’re looking for alternative ways of dealing with these health concerns, you will want to join me and my guest, Dr. Sirena Pellarolo, for a pivotal conversation about healing yourself from the inside out. Sirena specializes in midlife women who are experiencing natural physical changes and also need support with the emotional response that causes  them to get derailed in life.          

After a lifetime of eating disorders and emotional eating, Sirena underwent a full personal and professional transformation during her  menopause years. She changed careers and became certified as an Integrative Nutrition Holistic Health Coach, offering programs that inspire her clients to reconnect with their bodies, minds and spirits.  This journey led her to embody the Midlife Midwife, modeling for her clients how to courageously step center­ stage in their lives by unleashing their unique personal power, creative self­‐expression and overall well being.  

Her mission as a Midlife Midwife is to show by example how transformation is attainable for midlife women; that it is possible to stay healthy, vibrant and beautiful after the reproductive years.    

During our inspirational, life changing talk on today’s episode of DivaTalkRadio, you will learn how to    

• Reclaim your personal power and take control of your physical transformation during the Change, without having to buy into a traditional medical approach to healing.    
• Release the toxicity from your physical, mental and emotional systems that you have been probably carrying around for years without even knowing it.    
• Activate your system, feeling an immediate increase in your vitality, strength and creativity    
• And finally, fulfill those dreams that you had put aside during your childbearing and career­‐building years      

Meet Our Guest:

Sirena Pellarolo, Ph.D. is an international author, speaker and holistic healer. She supports women in menopause to manage their  symptoms naturally and rebirth into a vibrant second half of their lives. With 30 years experience in self development, health and wellness, Sirena believes in a holistic and empowered approach to menopause through self­‐awareness, emotional, mental and physical detoxing.  A board certified holistic health coach, raw food educator, detox  expert,  radio host and blogger, Sirena is Professor Emerita of Spanish and Latin American Cultural Studies.  

She has authored and published numerous articles and two books on Latin American performance and gender studies, globalization and new social movements. She is co­‐author of Success in Beauty: The Secrets to Effortless Fulfillment and Happiness (2014) and Menopause Mavens: Master the Mystery of Menopause (2015). Her forthcoming Recover Your Juiciness: A 30 Day DIY Guide for an Empowered and Healthy Menopause will be published Winter 2016 by Flower of Life Press.      

During this show, our amazing Host, Kelli Claypool, will be talking with Guest Pamela Smith about living life on purpose. How to be a Purpose Driven Diva and make a difference in those around us. When we give from our core…a place of purity, that’s when we allow God to step in and lives are changed. 

Be sure to mark you calendar to join Kelli on this refreshing episode of DivaTalkRadio. Invite your friends too!

About Our Guest:
Pamela D. Smith is a wife, mother, speaker, author, mentor, and Spiritual teacher.  She is passionate about personal development and living life with purpose and power.

As a Spiritual teacher and motivational speaker, Pamela speaks at conferences, church programs, bible studies, and women empowerment events. She helps women experience spiritual breakthroughs so that they can live everyday Encouraged, Equipped, and Empowered. As an author, Pamela self-published an inspirational devotional titled E3: Encouraged, Equipped, Empowered. This devotional became a #1 best-seller in Philosophy & Spiritual Growth and #3 best-seller in Ethics & Morality. Pamela is currently working on another women’s empowerment book. As a businesswoman, Pamela has created a Signature Spiritual mentorship program; Life, Love, Liberty spiritual life coaching package; as well as her first t-shirt design. Pamela is the Founder of PDS Outreach.

Pamela’s first ministry is within her home. She is married to Randall Smith, Sr. and is the mother of three boys.

I came across this writing plan a few days ago and reached out to the gal who organized it to ask for permission to share it with you! Shannon of Sweet Blessings gave me permission and I cannot wait to go through this scripture writing plan with you!

Since we are about to enter a new year, how awesome would it be to go into 2016 with a renewed mind, renewed spirit, and a closer walk with God? I think pretty darn awesome!! 

The Scripture Writing Plan is easy! Each day you find the daily scripture and write it down in either a journal, notebook, or on the writing page that I’m providing. After writing down the scripture, list your prayers for the day and your thoughts while doing the assignment. Then expect the unexpected and watch God move in your life. This is exciting and I cannot wait to do this with YOU!!!

It’s free! It’s fun! It’s powerful! All you have to do is click on the yellow button to get started. Also, be sure to share this page with your family and friends. The more people we have doing this, the more we will be able to encourage each other. 

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What does natural health mean to women? We will find out on today’s show with Host, Kelli Claypool, as she talks with Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis of Doctors Nutrition. 

Natural health is the natural approach to healing and maintaining good health. It’s the practice that works on the premise of when the body is nourished naturally it can heal itself and possibly even prevent some illnesses. For women this means taking care of your health in natural ways including eating right, exercising, practicing holistic medicine and maintaining a healthy emotional sense.

A well-balanced diet is almost impossible to achieve from today’s food sources. And if you have dieted for any number of years, your body has most likely been deprived of a large number of vitamins and minerals it needs. Supplements will speed up the process of increasing your positive health benefits since they help the body detoxify and strengthen the immune system.

Women who suffer from PMS, menopausal symptoms and chronic backaches among other health problems often can’t find the relief from conventional health care. However many find that regular exercise reduces the pain and in some cases stops it completely.

Conventional or traditional Western medicine is the mainstream medicine practiced in the Western world that includes physicians who treat specific problems through drugs or surgery. However, alternative medicine is also known as natural or holistic medicine. This form of healing therapy looks at the mind, body and spirit of the individual to detect imbalances that may cause disease. Those who practice natural medicine believe that the body has the ability to restore itself and in many cases, it does.

 Living a healthy lifestyle is the foundation of natural health. By balancing your mind and body naturally, you not only look great, but you’ll feel great too.

Natural Medicine is meant to be a preventative form of health care. There are times when even the body’s natural defenses are not enough and disease such as cancer or chronic pain still occurs. Alternative medicine treatments are natural and non-invasive. The idea is to nurture a well-balanced and well-nourished body that can fight infections, resist disease and heal itself while aging gracefully.

Women in particular tend enjoy the benefits of natural health. They find living a naturally healthy lifestyle helps reduce symptoms of PMS, menopause, chronic migraines and stress allowing them to live a more comfortable life. They integrate supplements and vitamins into their diet to create a healthy balance. Many of these vitamins and supplements promote a healthy reproductive system and can improve breast health. Natural treatments are non-invasive, which is a plus for many women. These treatments might include an exercise program, getting more sleep, yoga and meditation or turning to acupuncture, acupressure or any other form of alternative medicine.

We will be discussing all of this and so much more on the next DivaTalkRadio show. Be sure to mark your calendars and join us!

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Where: Live from the DivaTalkRadio Studios <— Click here to join us LIVE or to listen to the rebroadcast of today’s show

It’s time to take back your health and live the best you!

I’ll see YOU at the show!

About our Guests:

Dr. Lewis and Janet have a long history of helping people achieve their maximum potential. Dr. Lewis stays current on the latest research pertaining to nutritional supplements and optimal health. Janet Lewis is a Certified Natural Health Consultant with a unique perspective on alternative and complimentary nutrition from studying with numerous national leading alternative health experts.

Paramount in their education was their trip to China while studying with traditional Chinese medical doctors. Dr. Lewis and Janet know the importance of proper nutrition in the healing process and maintenance of the human body. They incorporate the latest medical research into the decisions made while helping people with their nutritional decisions. After seeing a growing public need, they teamed up with Doctor’s Nutrition to offer extremely low cost blood work to determine the most appropriate nutritional products that are only available through a doctor’s office.

“We pride ourselves in supplying much needed information on nutrition without the marketing hype. We understand the need to help the public understand more about proper nutrition.”

It all fits – honest information, quality nutrition, great prices, and improved health!

Doctor’s Nutrition provides Evidence-Based Nutrition information, where you get information based on years of experience treating patients with natural compounds and verifying the results with pre and post lab tests. This service is provided without the need for waiting for hours and spending lots of money in a conventional doctor’s office. We also provide access to the pharmaceutical grade products that you need. This insures that you get only the formulas that you need based on your specific health needs.

Here are ways to connect with Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis
Website: http://drsnutrition.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DoctorsNutritionEastTexas
Twitter: http://twitter.com/DrsNutritionTX
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/DrsNutritionTX

MOVING LINES: Did you realize the placement of your shoulder or handbag could make you look wider? For example, if you carry a large shoulder bag at hip level, it is visually extending your hipline. That’s right. It actually makes you appear broader. So be strategic when choosing handbag styles. Opt for styles that allow you to lengthen or shorten your shoulder strap. Oftentimes, you can even tie a knot in the strap or double it up to shorten it.

WHAT? I’ve been doing it wrong ALL these years!! I certainly do not need to look wider at the hips…for real! 

This is going to be a fun show! I will put Janna on the hot seat and ask her all the tough questions, like colors…what do our choice of colors say about us. The next time you send a photo, a SnapChat, or decide to meet a new friend, consider the color of what you’re wearing (your clothes) is saying about it. Janna says, “it can make or break a first impression.” 

As time permits, I’ll ask her about body shapes; shopping for the ‘right fit’ instead of the right size; what does ‘intentional dressing’ mean; and much, much more!

Divas, DO NOT miss this show. I guarantee it will be informative and tons of fun! 

When: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Where: http://divatalkradio.com/live — invite your friends to join us. Our interactive chat room will be open during the live show to take your questions and share your comments. 

That’s all for now! Until next time, wear your heels well and be blessed!

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Janna Beatty is owner of U R (YOU ARE),Waco’s Makeover Center which offers individual, business, and group consultations in personal image projection through color, wardrobe, and makeup. 

Because Janna believes increased communication is the result of increasing one’s self-appreciation and developing one’s personal style, she is committed to helping her clients maximize their personal impact through visual communication.

Janna’s credentials as an image consultant are outstanding.  In 1982, she was certified in color training by Judy Lewis-Crum and JoAnne Nicholson, co-founders of the internationally acclaimed Color 1 Associates.  Because of outstanding performance, Janna was selected to serve on the international advisory board of Color 1, which is recognized as the first  image company.

Janna has studied with numerous outstanding experts in the field of non-verbal communication, training, and facilitation.  In 1993 Janna had the select privilege of joining a handful of image consultants from around the globe who attended Paris Fashion Week and was fortunate to meet with industry insiders at Chanel, YSL, Hermes, Lanvin and others.  She also received training at the Lancombe Makeup institute in Paris.

Educated at the University of South Hampton, England, Muskingum University, and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, Janna’s degree is in Communication.  Janna previously worked as a news anchor for one country’s top 100 television stations.

Janna and professional writer Sharon White are authors of Quintessential Style Cultivate and Communicate YOUR Signature Look.

You can find out more by going to her website: www.makeovers4U.com

And while we’ve grown, the heart behind its creation has not changed!! DivaTalkRadio has always been about women and will always be about women!

Our mission is to assist YOU in discovering the truth of who you are and the purpose of your life! So, get plugged in and allow us to fill you with inspiration, empowerment, and encouragement as you continue on your life’s journey!

EVERY DIVA, EVERY DAY!