https://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnewsAiming to inspire our neighbors, fellow entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders to support their local community, Karena Morrison has spent decades learning the "lessons of life" from her travels to communities across Florida and beyond. With years of experience coaching small business owners and nonprofit leaders alike, she's developed effective (and often FUN) ways that busy families can positively impact their community. Karena is passionate about empowering other families with the tools to build stronger communities from the grassroots up and is looking forward to entertaining your family with her shop local adventures and the people who she's met along the way.enCopyright Karena Morrison (C/O Blogtalkradio)Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:15:00 GMTMon, 24 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMTMotivationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/7bc1ba42-fb13-446f-8afb-95fef10889fc_2018_shop_local_for_good_news_logo.jpghttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnewsAiming to inspire our neighbors, fellow entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders to support their local community, Karena Morrison has spent decades learning the "lessons of life" from her travels to communities across Florida and beyond. With years of experience coaching small business owners and nonprofit leaders alike, she's developed effective (and often FUN) ways that busy families can positively impact their community. Karena is passionate about empowering other families with the tools to build stronger communities from the grassroots up and is looking forward to entertaining your family with her shop local adventures and the people who she's met along the way.karena@shoplocalforgood.comShopLocalForGoodcommunity,charity,entrepreneurs,coalitionShopLocalForGoodnoAiming to inspire our neighbors, fellow entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders to support their local community, Karena Morrison has spent decades learning the "episodichttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/24/the-good-news-building-bridgesMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/24/the-good-news-building-bridges/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/24/the-good-news-building-bridgesMon, 24 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMTThe Good News: Building BridgesTune in for The Good News with Host Karena Bowers Morrison, Founder of Shop Local For Good. "Building Bridges Ministries International, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization also known as BBMI Kids Zone that has a 97% success rate in transforming individuals' self-deprecating lifestyle choices and perception into predominately; independent, drug-free, collaborative, disciplined, and exceptionally confident." Source: https://www.bbmiinc.org/ Inspiring Updates about the Tampa Bay Good Deeds Day Festival AND the #DOingGOODinTampaBay Challenge! #BeTheBenevolution ~ The Benevolution Foundation, Inc.  00:29:00ShopLocalForGoodnoyouth empowerment,good news,building bridges,be the benevolution,shop local for goodThe Good News with Pesinsia Lowery, Founder of Building Bridges Ministries International Inc.57139c5e-6ef1-4b44-9ea1-2467efdc0ce628fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/17/doinggood-in-our-neighborhoodsMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/17/doinggood-in-our-neighborhoods/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/17/doinggood-in-our-neighborhoodsMon, 17 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMTDOingGOOD in Our NeighborhoodsLIVE CALL-IN SHOW! Karena Bowers Morrison, Founder of The Benevolution Foundation, Inc. is OPENING UP the lines to hear YOUR FAMILY'S stories about what inspires you towards #DOingGood in your neighborhoods! Tune in for Inspiring Updates about the Tampa Bay Good Deeds Day Festival AND the #DOingGOODinTampaBay Challenge! Looking for volunteer opportunities in Greater Tampa Bay?  Check out our friends with... Building Bridges Ministries International Inc. KIDS Campaign, Inc. Investigation Station Mothers of Minors - M.O.M and The Stano Foundation 00:28:00ShopLocalForGoodnoVolunteerism,nonprofits,Family,Community Empowerment,bethebenevolutionJoin The Good News as we OPEN UP the show for the stories about what inspires your family to volunteer in your community!0e794a14-af46-45db-9994-66e4694a3d6127fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/10/the-good-news-miracles-outreachMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/10/the-good-news-miracles-outreach/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/10/the-good-news-miracles-outreachMon, 10 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMTThe Good News: Miracles OutreachKarena Bowers Morrison, Host of "The Good News" Show WELCOMES Tranette Engram, Founder of She Helps to Empower, and passionate advocate for the Miracles Outreach mission in Greater Tampa Bay & Central Florida.  S.H.E. is focused on bringing together a community of girls, young women and women to create change and put an end to girl-against-girl bullying, suicide, human trafficking, low-self-esteem, and more. Miracles Outreach provides safe, secure, nurturing environments for the educational and emotional development of at-risk youth, reducing the risk factors that lead to juvenile delinquency. UPDATES about the Tampa Bay Good Deeds Day Festival & the Good Deeds Day Tampa Bay Challenge to EXCEED 10,000 #GoodDeeds in Tampa Bay & Central Florida in March 2020. 00:31:00ShopLocalForGoodnoat-risk youth,foster youth,be the benevolution,good deeds day,tampa bayThe Good News WELCOMES Tranette Engram, Founder of She Helps to Empower, and passionate advocate for the Miracles Outreach mission in Greater Tampa Bay & Centra20b2c3d8-571f-4368-999b-37840112f95125fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/03/the-good-news-investigation-stationMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/03/the-good-news-investigation-station/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/02/03/the-good-news-investigation-stationMon, 03 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMTThe Good News: Investigation StationKarena Bowers Morrison, WELCOMES Lisa Campos, Director of Investigation Station to this week's show. Investigation Station is an interactive museum in Pasco County that consists of permanent community exhibits for the purpose of engaging children in positive, educational, hands-on experiences. TUNE IN to learn how their amazing volunteers INSPIRED The Benevolution Foundation Inc. to INVITE their team to JOIN IN the Tampa Bay Good Deeds Day Festival fun!  In order to assist in their all-volunteer efforts towards completing the construction of the Veterans Memorial Park Water Cycle Splash Pad, A SPECIAL FUNdraiser has been launched by the #BeTheBenevolution team with 100% of the donations benefiting this worthy community nonprofit project!  00:33:00ShopLocalForGoodnocommunity center,NonProfit,Volunteerism,investigation station,bethebenevolutionKarena Bowers Morrison, Host of "The Good News" Show WELCOMES Lisa Campos, Director of Investigation Station to this week's show.c256dfb5-f7d9-4d9b-9755-a39432010a9026fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/27/the-good-news-women-empoweredMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/27/the-good-news-women-empowered/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/27/the-good-news-women-empoweredMon, 27 Jan 2020 01:00:00 GMTThe Good News: Women EmpoweredKarena Bowers Morrison, Host, Founder of Shop Local For Good, and The Benevolution Foundation WELCOMES TWO amazing women who have a passion to empower women in their communities & beyond on this SPECIAL episode of "The Good News" this week! Featuring... Andrea Lynette Clark, Founder of Mothers of Minors - M.O.M,, Single Mom, Organizer of the M.O.M's 6th Annual Showers Of Love Community Baby Shower & MORE! The focus of M.O.M (Mothers Of Minors) is to assist single mothers with becoming self-sufficient, and so much more! Get IN on the "M.O.M.'s "Good Deeds" Challenge! And Our Special Guest, Dr. Rana Al-Falaki, Author of Women Who Want More: How to create a balanced & Fulfilled Life, a certified professional life and business mastery coach and trainer, a core-energy™ coach, an energy leadership index master practitioner, and founder of Light Changes Coaching. ADD Women Who Want More: How to create a balanced & Fulfilled Life to your library, and connect with her on Facebook for even more of her inspiration!  01:00:00ShopLocalForGoodnowomen entrepreneurs,women in business,empowerment,Community Empowerment,Life CoachingKarena Bowers Morrison, Founder of Shop Local For Good, and Host of the #ShopLocalForGoodNews SHOW is honored to feature TWO amazing women who have a passion to3544f276-2989-4cd5-badc-bf4c8c80664824fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/20/the-good-news-featuring-kids-campaignMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/20/the-good-news-featuring-kids-campaign/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/20/the-good-news-featuring-kids-campaignMon, 20 Jan 2020 01:00:00 GMTThe Good News featuring KIDS CampaignShop Local For Good, LLC Founder, Karena Bowers Morrison, presents "The Good News: KIDS Campaign" featuring Christine Hanlon, Co-Founder of KIDS Campaign, Inc,, as her Guest Co-Host of this inspirational show about their mission of encouraging volunteerism "for good" in Tampa Bay!  A KIDS Campaign, Inc. ‘Serving Campaign’ is a great way to help pediatric cancer families while serving your community.  How can your business, group, or organization get involved? Tune in to learn FUN ways to get involved!  WITH UPDATES ABOUT:  2020 Good Deeds Day Tampa Bay #FestivalForGood LAUNCH of the Tampa Bay Good Deeds Day website!  AND the Summer Festival For Good, Florida Watermelon Festival, and Tampa Bay's Annual Macaroni N Cheese Fall Festival websites!  00:45:00ShopLocalForGoodnokids campaign,shop local for good,festivals for good,be the benevolution,VolunteerismShop Local For Good presents The Good News featuring KIDS Campaign8bb00270-6817-4257-97f0-5159fa78ebfe23fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/13/the-good-news-telling-your-storyMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/13/the-good-news-telling-your-story/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/13/the-good-news-telling-your-storyMon, 13 Jan 2020 01:00:00 GMTThe Good News: Telling Your StoryShop Local For Good News Show hosted by Karena Bowers Morrison, with Guest Co-Host Tawanna Chamberlain, Founder of POSH Promotions & Publicity, offering her professional insights into effectively "Telling Your Story" as a small business owner or locally-focused nonprofit leader. We will simulcast this show LIVE on the #ShopLocalForGood Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/shoplocalforgood/ DON'T MISS ANY EPISODES! Follow #ShopLocalForGoodNews on BlogTalkRadio at https://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews to stay "in the know" about ALL of our upcoming episodes!  00:33:00ShopLocalForGoodnopublicity,small business marketing,nonprofit management,Nonprofit Marketing,shop local for goodInspiration & Insights into effectively "Telling Your Story" as a small business owner or locally-focused nonprofit leader.1b9a8ea9-87e9-40da-a136-11ebbd70d7f022fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/06/the-good-news-returns-2020-visionMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/06/the-good-news-returns-2020-vision/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2020/01/06/the-good-news-returns-2020-visionMon, 06 Jan 2020 01:00:00 GMTThe Good News Returns 2020 VisionShop Local For Good Founder, Karena Bowers Morrison, launches the #2020Vision #ForGood mission to GROW awareness of charitable #SmallBusiness families and the worthy nonprofit missions they support in their communities.  This week's show will be featuring local artist, Lorena Morrison of The Camera Eye Designs, and her volunteer service as a Board Member of The Benevolution Foundation, Inc.  Tune in for her story about her adventures in being raised as a 3rd Generation "Serial Volunteer", how she's incorporating her love for graphic design into her community service, and how "young persons" can make an impact "for good" every day.  If you are inspired to support her artwork, please feel free to check out her available designs at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/thecameraeyedesigns 00:32:00ShopLocalForGoodnoshop local for good,be the benevolution,the camera eye designs,support local art,entrepreneursInspiring Our Neighbors with a 2020 Vision "For Good" in our neighborhoods92ee3f22-6509-4d57-96c4-7f709acb51c721fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/06/06/shop-local-for-good-news-entrepreneurs-empoweredMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/06/06/shop-local-for-good-news-entrepreneurs-empowered/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/06/06/shop-local-for-good-news-entrepreneurs-empoweredThu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTShop Local For Good News: Entrepreneurs EmPOWERedShop Local For Good News: is inspired that Janelle Branch, COO of The Ring Workspaces, will be our guest on this week's show!  Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/456182218521528/ Tired of the daily cubicle lifestyle? Work healthy at The Ring alongside the Shop Local For Good team. The facility offers purified air, non-toxic building materials, and healthy farm-to-table snacks such as fresh fruit and kombucha. We are thrilled with our "Zen" Workspace at The Ring, and are very impressed by the enthusiasm that their team shows towards their members' success in the community!  Check out all that they offer their members: http://theringworkspaces.com/ We also BROADCAST LIVE on the Shop Local For Good Facebook Page during the show! ALSO Featuring UPDATES about: Karena Bowers Morrison ~ SummerFest For Good: Burger Battle Royal ~ Annual Macaroni & Cheese Fall Festival 00:59:00ShopLocalForGoodnoEntrepreneur,healthy workplace,The Ring,tampa bay,EmpowermentShop Local For Good News with Janelle Branch, COO of The Ring Workspaces, as our guest on this week's show!d7098b2d-0baa-49f9-8af4-f3db98e0d2e314fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/05/29/shop-local-for-good-news-empowering-your-family-businessMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/05/29/shop-local-for-good-news-empowering-your-family-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/05/29/shop-local-for-good-news-empowering-your-family-businessWed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTShop Local For Good News: EmPOWERing Your Family BusinessShop Local For Good News: EmPOWERing Your Family Business  Tonight's guest, Michael Berger of Emery Advisory Group, will be discussing the empowerment programs that they offer to small business families.  "Based in Tampa Florida, Emery Advisory Group seeks to advance the small business owner and help realize his or her dream to be financially independent and successful. We are passionate about revolutionizing businesses from the inside out. The team at Emery Advisory Group consists of a specialized group of consultants who are dedicated to assisting the small business and start-up company."  The show will be simulcast LIVE on the Shop Local For Good Facebook page!  00:58:00ShopLocalForGoodnofinancial planning,financial literacy,small business owners,empowermentBringing small business empowerment to the hardworking families in our community!9dc1f5b6-640b-4ba6-a768-887a0a9994af13fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/05/24/shop-local-for-good-news-community-call-in-showMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/05/24/shop-local-for-good-news-community-call-in-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/05/24/shop-local-for-good-news-community-call-in-showFri, 24 May 2019 01:30:00 GMTShop Local For Good News Community Call In ShowThe Shop Local For Good News team wants to hear from our Greater Tampa Bay neighbors who are "doing good" in their neighborhoods!  Our mission is to showcase the stories of 'everyday heroes' to inspire more families to get involved in their communities.   Are you passionate about helping your community to grow stronger?  We want to hear from you!   We also BROADCAST LIVE on the Shop Local For Good Facebook Page Sponsored by: The Benevolution Foundation Featuring: SummerFest For Good: Burger Battle Royal Annual Macaroni & Cheese Fall Festival  00:28:00ShopLocalForGoodnoshoplocal,community service,volunteerism,tampa bay,floridaShowcasing our neighbors who are doing good in their neighborhoods30e2d1f9-35f7-4b47-b13c-13ef0b96b13812fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/05/16/shop-local-for-good-news-empowering-your-messageMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/05/16/shop-local-for-good-news-empowering-your-message/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2019/05/16/shop-local-for-good-news-empowering-your-messageThu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTShop Local For Good News: EMPOWERing Your MessageJoin Karena Bowers Morrison of Shop Local For Good News for AN HOUR OF INSPIRATION about community collaborations that empower your message. JOIN US on our Facebook LIVE on Shop Local For Good!  Sponsors of the show: Shop Local For Good ~ Untamed Events ~ The Benevolution Foundation Inc.  01:01:00ShopLocalForGoodnoCommunity Empowerment,nonprofit coach,shop local,eat local,play localBuilding collaborations in our community to GROW STRONGER together!f743616c-4566-4602-966f-b07fc76dc42911fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/14/charity-spotlight-series-pace-center-for-girlsMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/14/charity-spotlight-series-pace-center-for-girls/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/14/charity-spotlight-series-pace-center-for-girlsTue, 14 Jul 2015 19:00:00 GMTCharity Spotlight Series: P.A.C.E. Center for GirlsPACE Center for Girls values all girls and young women, believing each one deserves an opportunity to find her voice, achieve her potential and celebrate a life defined by responsibility, dignity, serenity and grace.  PACE includes 17 Centers throughout Florida that serve over 2,000 girls each year and has helped over 21,000 girls since its beginning in 1985. PACE began as a community response to the realization that girls involved with the justice system were either being placed in boys programs or placed further into the system for their own protection. There were no effective alternatives. Started by Vicki Burke and guided by the research-based recommendations which called for gender responsive programming,  PACE is now recognized as a national model for reducing recidivism and improving school success, employment and self-sufficiency amongst girls!  Learn more: http://www.pacecenter.org/ PACE Center for Girls is currently participating in the 2015 Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge in the National / State Charity Category. They are competing for votes from the SHDBA, Inc. Loyalty card members and appreciate your support in this challenge. Take the challenge! SAVE $100's at great merchants in Safety Harbor! Support worthy charities! Everybody WINS!  Learn more: http://www.shdba.com/charity-fundraising-challenge.html 00:33:00ShopLocalForGoodnojuvenile justice,girls,Education,dignity,SerenityPACE Center for Girls is currently participating in the 2015 Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge in the National / Stathttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/08/charity-spotlight-series-florida-autism-center-of-excellenceMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/08/charity-spotlight-series-florida-autism-center-of-excellence/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/08/charity-spotlight-series-florida-autism-center-of-excellenceWed, 08 Jul 2015 17:00:00 GMTCharity Spotlight Series: Florida Autism Center of ExcellenceThe Florida Autism Center of Excellence (FACE) offers successful educational programs for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The center’s innovative collaboration with the public school district is bringing new choices for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. FACE is a leader in the field of specialized autism education services and is one of only four public schools catering to this need in the state of Florida.  The program at FACE focuses on developing the appropriate paths of learning to meet the specific individual needs of each student in all areas of functioning.  At FACE, students gain the academic, social, language, behavioral, vocational and life skills they need to help them become more independent later in life.  Learn more: http://www.faceprogram.org/ F.A.C.E. is currently participating in the 2015 Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge in the Regional Charity Category.  They are competing for votes from the SHDBA, Inc. Loyalty card members and appreciate your support in this challenge. Learn more about how you can ‎Take The Challenge?, SAVE $100's All Year & Support worthy charities like F.A.C.E. too! Everyone WINS!! SHDBA, Inc. Loyalty Card members are voting for worthy charities to receive 100% of the proceeds of the 2015 SHDBA, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge based on the votes they receive!  YOU CHOOSE one charity in each category to receive donations!!  ?Get your SHDBA, Inc. loyalty card online today!!  http://www.shdba.com/charity-fundraising-challenge.html 00:32:00ShopLocalForGoodnoautism awareness,autism,Educational Issues,Education,charityFlorida Autism Center of Excellence is currently participating in the 2015 Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge in the Rhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/07/charity-spotlight-series-safety-harbor-museum-and-cultural-centerMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/07/charity-spotlight-series-safety-harbor-museum-and-cultural-center/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/07/charity-spotlight-series-safety-harbor-museum-and-cultural-centerTue, 07 Jul 2015 17:00:00 GMTCharity Spotlight Series: Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural CenterThe Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center is proud to offer a multitude of activities that celebrates the history of Safety Harbor while welcoming the growing arts community. In 2011 the City of Safety Harbor and the Safety Harbor Museum Board joined forces to reinvigorate the Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center. After significant improvements to both the interior and exterior of the building, the facility reopened in late 2012 and is proud to offer a multitude of activities that celebrate the history of Safety Harbor while welcoming the growing arts community. The City and the Board have made it their mission to create a facility that will strive to serve its residents and visitors of Safety Harbor. Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center...where arts and heritage come alive! Learn more: http://www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/index.aspx?nid=573 The Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center is currently participating in the 2015 Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge in the Community Charity Category. They are competing for votes from the SHDBA, Inc. Loyalty card members and appreciate your support in this challenge.  SAVE $100's at great merchants in Safety Harbor! Support worthy charities! Everybody WINS!  Get your SHDBA, Inc. loyalty card online today!! http://www.shdba.com/charity-fundraising-challenge.html 00:36:00ShopLocalForGoodnomuseum,Cultural Arts,Community Empowerment,Safety Harbor,Heritage EducationThe Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center is currently participating in the 2015 Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challengehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/06/charity-spotlight-series-my-hope-chestMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/06/charity-spotlight-series-my-hope-chest/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/07/06/charity-spotlight-series-my-hope-chestMon, 06 Jul 2015 17:00:00 GMTCharity Spotlight Series: My Hope ChestTune in to be inspired by the founder of My Hope Chest and learn more about this amazing charity's mission to assist survivors of breast cancer who are unable to afford breast reconstruction surgery.  My Hope Chest is participating in the Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge to raise awareness and funding for their mission to help women across the country.   #TakeTheChallenge & Support Worthy Charities!  My Hope Chest was founded by Alisa Savoretti in the fall of 2003. A breast cancer survivor and Las Vegas Showgirl, she was 38 and without insurance at the time of her diagnosis. Following a mastectomy and only5 months after finishing her chemotherapy,Alisa returned to the Las Vegas stage and her career as a professional dancer – this time however, minus one breast.  Alisa had to wait nearly 3 years to acquire her own reconstruction.  She realized then that there is a huge gap in treatment that existed for “uninsured” women suffering from a mastectomy.  Our experience shows that most advocates and donors to “breast cancer organizations” believe every aspect of the disease is covered by the larger few breast cancer charities.  We wish it were true.  This misconception and lack of awareness for the need to help survivors with breast reconstruction has kept My Hope Chest under the radar. Learn more: http://www.myhopechest.org/ 00:34:00ShopLocalForGoodnoBreast cancer awareness,breast cancer survivor,mastectomy,charity,PhilanthropyTune in to be inspired by the founder of My Hope Chest and learn more about this amazing charity's mission to assist survivors of breast cancer who are unable thttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/30/charity-spotlight-series-stop-bullying-now-foundation-incMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/30/charity-spotlight-series-stop-bullying-now-foundation-inc/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/30/charity-spotlight-series-stop-bullying-now-foundation-incTue, 30 Jun 2015 15:00:00 GMTCharity Spotlight Series: Stop Bullying Now Foundation, Inc.Citizen Voice Project welcomes, Lowell Levine, founder of Stop Bullying Now Foundation, Inc.   The primary mission of Stop Bullying Now Foundation, Inc. is to raise money for school districts around the country to address and eliminate the ongoing dangerous student bullying problem which is causing death, much mental and physical harm as well as forcing students to drop out of school. These school districts do not have the funds to address this important problem because of budget cuts due to deficits. Stop Bullying Now Foundation, Inc. will aggressively address the bullying problem and the high dropout rate among students. The dropout rate is causing an increase in local crime at a large expense to the taxpayers. The bullying problem is causing hardship to other students and their families. Visit their website: http://stopbullyingnowfoundation.org/main/ Stop Bullying Now Foundation, Inc. is participating in the 2015 Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance Charity Fundraising Challenge to raise funds for their mission to bring more awareness about the bullying epidemic in our communities.   #TakeTheChallenge and Join the SHDBA, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge!  Learn more: http://www.shdba.com/charity-fundraising-challenge.html 00:31:00ShopLocalForGoodnoEducation,Family,bullying prevention,bullying in schools,charityCitizen Voice Project welcomes, Lowell Levine, founder of Stop Bullying Now Foundation, Inc.   The primary mission of Stop Bullying Now Foundation, Inc. is tohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/27/charity-spotlight-series-bess-the-book-busMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/27/charity-spotlight-series-bess-the-book-bus/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/27/charity-spotlight-series-bess-the-book-busSat, 27 Jun 2015 17:00:00 GMTCharity Spotlight Series: Bess the Book Bus"Bess the Book Bus, Inc. is a mobile literacy outreach founded in 2002 in honor of my Nana, Bess O'Keefe. Bess, nicknamed Nana Bus, taught me the joy of reading. Every weekend we would walk into town where I was able to choose a new book. I could not wait to get home and have her read to me. Nana Bus opened a new world for me every time she opened a book and started to read.  Bess the Book Bus was founded on one simple premise - bring that same joy of reading to children everywhere. From humble beginnings with a Volkswagen Van, she now does many visits nationwide and gives tens of thousands of books to children of all ages." ~Jennifer Frances, Founder  Bess the Book Bus is dedicated to reading to children, promoting literacy, and getting books in to the homes of underprivileged children and families across the country. The 2015 Transitions Success is in Sight tour will serve 25,000+ kids in more than 35 states. They hope to give away 100,000 new books. Bess’ kids will also have access to free comprehensive eye exams and free glasses fitted with Transitions Lenses thanks to their partners at Transitions. Bess the Book Bus is currently competing in the 2015 Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge in the 'National / State' Category to raise funds to be able to offer even more services to children across the country.   Please consider taking the challenge and supporting Bess the Book Bus in this fundraising campaign!  http://www.shdba.com/charity-fundraising-challenge.html 00:30:00ShopLocalForGoodnoreading,literacy,charity,community outreach,Philanthropy"Bess the Book Bus, Inc. is a mobile literacy outreach founded in 2002 in honor of my Nana, Bess O'Keefe. Bess, nicknamed Nana Bus, taught me the joy of readinghttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/26/charity-spotlight-series-nomadstudioMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/26/charity-spotlight-series-nomadstudio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/26/charity-spotlight-series-nomadstudioFri, 26 Jun 2015 17:00:00 GMTCharity Spotlight Series: NOMADstudioThe NOMADstudio organization was founded by artist Carrie Boucher. After living and working as an artist in Chicago for a decade she returned to the Tampa Bay area disappointed to find that art was underfunded and even eliminated from the curriculum in many area schools.  The organization was started based on her belief that making art, as a form of human expression, is for all people, not just those who had access to the tools, supplies and education to participate. In order to fulfill the mission of getting art to all it became immediately apparent that this project would have to be mobile to accommodate those who couldn’t or wouldn’t make it out of their neighborhoods to participate in a bricks & mortar based program. A few months after going public with her plan a family who owns several auto repair shops in Venice, Florida donated a former Arlington Transit bus to the project, and so the work began. After a long, hot summer of demo, and a winter of buildout, NOMADstudio launched at Gasparilla Festival of the Arts in March of 2014, and they have been out on the streets (on a mission to bring art to all) ever since! NOMADstudio is currently competing in the 2015 Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge in the 'Regional' Category to raise funds to be able to offer more services to children across Tampa Bay.   Please consider taking the challenge and supporting NOMADstudio in this fundraising campaign!  http://www.shdba.com/charity-fundraising-challenge.html 00:31:00ShopLocalForGoodnocharity organization,art,Education,Volunteering,fundraiserThe NOMADstudio organization was founded by artist Carrie Boucher. After living and working as an artist in Chicago for a decade she returned to the Tampa Bay ahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/25/inspirational-leaders-marques-clark-of-swet-4life-ministriesMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/25/inspirational-leaders-marques-clark-of-swet-4life-ministries/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/25/inspirational-leaders-marques-clark-of-swet-4life-ministriesThu, 25 Jun 2015 19:00:00 GMTInspirational Leaders: Marques Clark of S.W.E.T 4Life MinistriesMarques Clark, a native of St.Petersburg, FL, is a National Inspirational Youth Speaker, Writer, Artist ,Blogger, Spoken Word Poet and soon to be Author.  He travels the country speaking to motivate and inspire young men and women. Speaking on topics such as personal development, leadership and life skills, he aspires to bring out the maximum potential of every student, teen and young adult with whom he connects. His goals include helping our youth achieve their dreams and goals of success in life.   In what some would consider a "chance meeting" with Marques over a year ago, Karena Morrison has been inspired by his ability to connect with the community in words and actions.  Tune in to hear more about his life story and how his life path has brought him from the streets into amazing opportunities to touch the lives of many who are seeking empowerment in their lives.   From Marques Clark: "So how do you stay ahead of the game and always be the leader of the pack? Well I’ll show you how this High School drop out turned Inspirational Speaker has propelled himself out into the workforce and how I get to absolutely do what I love to do which is travel speaking, travel the country and make friends and build lasting relationships along the way..." (more: https://theswetarticles.wordpress.com/ )  Connect with Marques Clark:  https://www.facebook.com/S.W.E.T4SUCCESS?fref=ts https://twitter.com/MarquesInspires   01:01:00ShopLocalForGoodnoinspirational,community service,youth ministry,Poetically Spoken,poetsMarques Clark, a native of St.Petersburg, FL, is a National Inspirational Youth Speaker, Writer, Artist ,Blogger, Spoken Word Poet and soon to be Author.  He trhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/15/charity-spotlight-series-mom-mothers-of-minorsMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/15/charity-spotlight-series-mom-mothers-of-minors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/15/charity-spotlight-series-mom-mothers-of-minorsMon, 15 Jun 2015 23:00:00 GMTCharity Spotlight Series: M.O.M. (Mothers of Minors)M.O.M is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization that strives to provide various services to single parent homes as well as provide shelter and assistance to reach out to homeless mothers and their children.  We strive to meet needs far more than just shelter & charity. These mothers are often victims of several forms of abuse, by a spouse or partner, displacement,  or loss of employment .  These families are all struggling against poverty for one reason or another.  In addition to needing stable & safe shelter, to transition successfully out of homelessness and poverty, homeless mothers and their children need a wide range of support services to address their mental and physical health. The mothers often need addiction treatment, psychological counseling, job training, childcare and eventual job placement assistance.  For more information: http://www.momincfl.org/ Mothers of Minors is competing in the Local Charity Category of the 2015 Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge. They appreciate the consideration of all of the SHDBA, Inc. Loyalty Card members when they are voting for their favorite charities to receive proceeds from the sales of the loyalty card memberships.   Learn more about the participating merchants and the discounts that they offer to SHDBA, Inc. Loyalty Card members here: http://www.shdb00:31:00ShopLocalForGoodnocharity,community service,philanthropy,mothers,childrenM.O.M is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization that strives to provide various services to single parent homes as well as provide shelter and assistance to reach ohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/14/charity-spotlight-kids-campaign-incMotivationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/14/charity-spotlight-kids-campaign-inc/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2015/06/14/charity-spotlight-kids-campaign-incSun, 14 Jun 2015 19:00:00 GMTCharity Spotlight Series: KIDS Campaign, Inc.A series to spotlight charities who are serving their neighbors in need.  All of the charities in this series are also participating in the 2015 Safety Harbor Downtown Business Alliance, Inc. Charity Fundraising Challenge and appreciate the support of the SHDBA, Inc. Loyalty Card members who will be casting a vote for the charities that they wish to receive the proceeds of the sales of the membership cards.  More details: http://www.shdba.com/charity-fundraising-challenge.html K.I.D.S. Campaign, Inc. has a dual mission: First, to instill kindness through sponsored community service activitiesSecond, to share love with pediatric cancer families by easing their burdens and celebrating their joys. K.I.D.S. Campaign, Inc. is unique to other common fundraising efforts, in that it includes sponsored community service activities. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own sponsors who will donate funds to K.I.D.S. Campaign, Inc. on behalf of those who participate in community service activities. They seek to assist pediatric cancer families by: To financially assist pediatric cancer patients/caregivers, who desire to seek another medical opinion and/or course of treatment in the event of a cancer recurrence. Consideration will also be given to those whose present treatment has not proven effective.To facilitate the granting of an additional life-enriching experience for individuals diagnosed with a pediatric cancer who have a cancer recurrence or who develop a secondary cancer.To facilitate periodic celebrations for pediatric cancer patients, their families and friends, and/or the community to recognize the completion of their cancer treatment.00:31:00ShopLocalForGoodnopediatric,Cancer,philanthropy,charity,community serviceA series to spotlight charities who are serving their neighbors in need.  All of the charities in this series are also participating in the 2015 Safety Harbor Dhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2013/10/18/young-people-making-a-difference-in-their-communityMoms and Familyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2013/10/18/young-people-making-a-difference-in-their-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2013/10/18/young-people-making-a-difference-in-their-communityFri, 18 Oct 2013 21:00:00 GMTYoung People Making A Difference In Their Community Tune in to be inspired by a group of young people who decided that they would make a difference in their community by starting a project called 'Knitting Hope'.   They knit hats for newborns and cancer patients and fund raise for their materials.   Even the youngest among us can make a difference by choosing to step up and take on a project that inspires them.   http://www.theglobaldispatch.com/knitting-hope/ We are so excited to be able to share their story with our listeners! 01:00:00ShopLocalForGoodnoknitting,hope,young,people,communityTune in to be inspired by a group of young people who decided that they would make a difference in their community by starting a project called 'Knitting Hope'https://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2013/10/11/food-liberty-activism-in-our-communitiesMoms and Familyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2013/10/11/food-liberty-activism-in-our-communities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2013/10/11/food-liberty-activism-in-our-communitiesFri, 11 Oct 2013 21:00:00 GMTFood Liberty Activism in Our Communities The empowerment of consumers to know what ingredients are in our food products is a vital issue of which many families have recently become aware. We will be broadcasting live from Nature's Food Patch, which is a local grocer who has made a commitment to offering nonGMO products in their community.  Nature's Food Patch is located in Clearwater, FL.  We will be interviewing interested consumers about the issue of GMO labeling.   We are also going to have Amanda Carroll, a local organizer of the March Aainst Monsanto & World Food Day rally in St. Petersburg, FL.   Tune in to be inspired with how you can make a difference in your community!!  01:01:00ShopLocalForGoodnoMonsanto,March,Food,Liberty,communityThe empowerment of consumers to know what ingredients are in our food products is a vital issue of which many families have recently become aware. We will behttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2013/08/22/jeffrey-mcqueen--made-in-the-usaEntrepreneurhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2013/08/22/jeffrey-mcqueen--made-in-the-usa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2013/08/22/jeffrey-mcqueen--made-in-the-usaThu, 22 Aug 2013 22:00:00 GMTJeffrey McQueen - Made in the USA New Flag of the Second American Revolution You may have seen the design of an American flag that resembles the flag that Betsy Ross designed, only there's something different about it...   Have you wondered what the inspiration was behind that design and who designed it? Tune in and be inspired by Jeffrey McQueen and his story!!   Please check out his website here:  https://www.usrevolution2.com/Home/tabid/38/Default.aspx Follow him on Twitter here:  https://twitter.com/USRevolution2 Don't forget to check out our show's Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresOfaMomPatriot and follow our show on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AMomPatriot Be a part of a nationwide grassroots movement to bring jobs back to the USA!!  Do you have a product that you would like to certify as Made in the USA?   Check out 'Made in the USA - Certified' here:  http://usa-c.com/174.html 01:02:00ShopLocalForGoodnoMadeInUSA,Second,American,Revolution,FlagNew Flag of the Second American Revolution You may have seen the design of an American flag that resembles the flag that Betsy Ross designed, only there's somehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/05/17/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotMoms and Familyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/05/17/adventures-of-a-mom-patriot/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/05/17/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotThu, 17 May 2012 20:00:00 GMTAdventures of a Mom Patriot   It's time that we have a conversation with our neighbors... The establishment corporate media and politicians are working hard to keep Americans from collaborating on the issues that an overwhelming majority agree upon. It's how they keep their power and how they make their money. It's up to us to remove the barriers that are promoted by those that wish to keep us divided and distracted. ALL ARE BEING INVITED to call in and the goal is to promote conversation over confrontation. Please listen in, and feel free to call in with your suggestions about how we can reach out to our neighbors and start conversations that will build coalitions in our communities. 01:00:00ShopLocalForGoodnomoms,patriot,community,activism,rightsIt's time that we have a conversation with our neighbors... The establishment corporate media and politicians are working hard to keep Americans from collahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/05/10/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotMoms and Familyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/05/10/adventures-of-a-mom-patriot/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/05/10/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotThu, 10 May 2012 20:00:00 GMTAdventures of a Mom PatriotJoin us in discussing the ways that moms can engage in their communities while still having time to raise their families. 01:01:00ShopLocalForGoodnomoms,patriot,community,activism,rightsJoin us in discussing the ways that moms can engage in their communities while still having time to raise their families.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/05/03/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotMoms and Familyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/05/03/adventures-of-a-mom-patriot/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/05/03/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotThu, 03 May 2012 20:00:00 GMTAdventures of a Mom PatriotJoin us in discussing the ways that moms can engage in their communities while still having time to raise their families. 01:00:00ShopLocalForGoodnomoms,patriot,community,activism,rightsJoin us in discussing the ways that moms can engage in their communities while still having time to raise their families.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/04/26/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotMoms and Familyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/04/26/adventures-of-a-mom-patriot/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/04/26/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotThu, 26 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMTAdventures of a Mom Patriot   This week our special guests will be Chrissy Blevio and Sherry Smart. They founded the group called 'The Conservative Feminist' in Florida, and have been working hard inspiring women for years through their volunteer work with the patriot movement in Florida.   For more information about 'The Conservative Feminist', check out:http://theconservativefeminist.com/index.html   We are looking forward to speaking with them about their project and their upcoming conference, 'Conservative Women Rise'. For more information about the conference, check out: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xrvty5eab&oeidk=a07e5rqj81ja0a94805&oseq=a021czh0mslac101:01:00ShopLocalForGoodnowomen,activism,conservative,family,educationThis week our special guests will be Chrissy Blevio and Sherry Smart. They founded the group called 'The Conservative Feminist' in Florida, and have been wohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/04/19/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotMoms and Familyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/04/19/adventures-of-a-mom-patriot/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/04/19/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotThu, 19 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMTAdventures of a Mom Patriot   This week's special guest is Barbara Samuells, the founder of 9-12 Super Seniors.    After raising two daughters and celebrating a 40th wedding anniversary, Barbara Samuells was winding down a career as a CPA and college professor and anticipating a peaceful retirement.  The 9 principles and 12 values of the 912 Project were familiar lifelong guidelines to the Seniors who came together on April 15, 2009, in the first local Super Seniors group. They shared concerns, questions and information with goals of educating themselves and others and empowering Seniors to act to preserve the freedoms and prosperity of America.  http://www.912superseniors.org/   This week we will be discussing the projects that  the 9-12 Super Seniors are working on, including a new plan of action to engage Americans across the country in a project to protect our First Amendment right of 'Freedom of Religion'. 01:01:00ShopLocalForGoodnoseniors,activism,community,freedom,religionThis week's special guest is Barbara Samuells, the founder of 9-12 Super Seniors.    After raising two daughters and celebrating a 40th wedding anniversary,https://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/04/12/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotMoms and Familyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/04/12/adventures-of-a-mom-patriot/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/04/12/adventures-of-a-mom-patriotThu, 12 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMTAdventures of a Mom Patriot Join us as we talk with our guests about how families can make a difference in their communities while keeping up with the responsibilities of their homes.  This week our guests will be Stephani Scruggs, the National Co-Director of The 9-12 Project and Unite In Action. And Former Navy SEAL Benjamin Smith of E3 Core. They will be speaking about a project designed to Educate, Empower & Engage patriots in preparing your families for emergency situations.  The group that is offering this education is E3 Core Solutions, for more information - check out http://www.e3core.com/about-e3/ 01:00:00ShopLocalForGoodnomoms,preparedness,emergencies,family,educationJoin us as we talk with our guests about how families can make a difference in their communities while keeping up with the responsibilities of their homes.  Thhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/02/23/activating-moms-in-our-communitiesFamilyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/02/23/activating-moms-in-our-communities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shoplocalforgoodnews/2012/02/23/activating-moms-in-our-communitiesThu, 23 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMTActivating Moms in Our Communities Lisa Becker & Karena Morrison will be introducing ourselves and letting our listeners know what drove us to step up and engage as volunteers in the patriot movement.  We will also be discussing how moms are making an impact in their communities while juggling their responsibilities to their families and offering insight into how to make a difference. Projects that are looking for insight from mom patriots and groups that moms can join to connect with other moms will be announced. Moms are welcome to call in and share what projects they are volunteering for in their communities. 00:31:00ShopLocalForGoodnomoms,community,activism,family,patriotsLisa Becker & Karena Morrison will be introducing ourselves and letting our listeners know what drove us to step up and engage as volunteers in the patriot mov