Author: Mo Stegall, "Against all Odds: I CAN BE" on "VeeVee's POV (December 30th)

A visionary, pioneer and journeyman, Mo Stegall transcends any medium he touches. From media personality and producer to philanthropist, empowerment speaker and author, his creativity, wit and engaging persona have earned him recognition as an emerging community leader.

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Stegall has enjoyed a successful career as a radio and television personality, which afforded him opportunities to work with the BET Hip-Hop Awards the CMA Awards, and countless recognizable entertainers and community leaders. But his deepest passion and desire is personal growth and development and to empower others to achieve greatness. And with a warm and captivating presence, he has integrated his television/radio career with his desire to serve.

Over the years, Stegall has travelled the country educating encouraging, and empowering individuals and
communities as keynote or guest speaker for numerous community organizations and fortune 500 companies on a variety of topics including Personal Development, Youth Empowerment, Faith and HIV/AIDS Awareness, all of which he has personal testimonies and experiences. Stegall’s gift for effortlessly engaging his audience has also earned him roles alongside best-selling author Hill Harper on the UNCF HBCU Empower Me Tour, and as the Youth Empowerment Ambassador for the National Urban League “I AM Empowered” campaign with the One Economy organization.

Stegall is also an active HIV/AIDS activist. An avid supporter of HIV/AIDS education, awareness and prevention the film is a ravishing depiction of two women and their families, including his own mother,living and coping with the virus. Since losing his mother to the disease he has worked tirelessly to lead and support HIV/AIDS education.

In front of the camera Mo Stegall engages viewers with his comical wit and personable approach. He has appeared on both local and national commercials, infomercials, and television broadcasts. As a child, he dreamed of being a sports commentator and imagined himself playing Nintendo and Sega video games in front of large crowds.

His vision to connect with people through media became a reality when, in 2002, he launched his own talk and entertainment show entitled The S.E.L.F Show. Now as Executive Producer, the show has been coined "The Voice for Youth" and is viewed in more than 30 countries around the world. He is also the creator and host of the online syndicated radio talk show entitled Talk About It Today! With Mo Stegall.

He is the founder of the I CAN BE Foundation a 501c3 organization and currently traveling with the I Can Be Empowerment campaign. To learn more you may visit http://www.mostegall.com/

Click here to tune in to the live interview on Thursday, Dec. 30th at 6PM EST

Author: Melvin H. Kirschner, MPH, MD, on "VeeVee's POV (December 16th)

After medical training at the University of Southern California and the Los Angeles County General Hospital, Dr. Kirschner entered medical practice in the San Fernando Valley as a family physician.

In 1961 there were very few doctors with his public health experience. This soon led to volunteering in various health related programs, such as the Regional Medical Disaster Program, the Red Cross Disaster and Blood program, the Home Health Association, Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice, several committees on biomedical issues, adviser to the California Health Law Revision Committee, Single Payer Health Care for All, Physicians for a National Health Plan, California Physicians Alliance and other health-related activities.

He has also written numerous articles, letters and Op Ed pieces and appeared on radio, television and lectured on health care issues at many venues. Recently retired from medical practice, he continues to volunteer for many health oriented community programs.

This book is a collection of essays by Dr. Kirschner, regarding some of the many unresolved health care, pharmaceutical and insurance issues that his patients have shared with him during his forty-seven years of family medical practice.

About his latest book, All Medicines Are Poison!: Making Your Way through the Medical Minefield

In this book, "All Medicines are Poison!," Melvin H. Kirschner, MPH, MD, sets out to remove the fog of confusion that clouds the landscape patients are required to navigate in their search for health care today. This book describes the risks and benefits associated with the use of medicines, and explores the validity of other treatment modalities referred to as "Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). He discusses the numerous failings and backroom dealings in the pharmaceutical and insurance industries, and highlights possible solutions to many of these current concerns.

Dr. Kirschner has had an extensive career in the healthcare field. He has championed patient's rights throughout his career. As one of the key physicians instrumental in the enactment of the first biomedical ethical guidelines in the world, he has always strived for close doctor/patient relationships where the patient's concerns always come first.

Check out more about Dr. Kirschner and pick up his latest book at http://allmedicinesarepoison.com/

Click here to tune in to the live interview on Thursday, Dec. 16th at 3PM PST/ 6PM EST.

Songwriter/Producer: Brazil Bennett, on "VeeVee's POV (December 9th)

Brazil Bennett is a Memphian with a cause. Bennett wrote and produced the entire 13-song collection for the self titled soundtrack, "My Brotha-My Sista". In the stage play, Bennett holds multiple titles in the play's foundation; She is stage manager, songwriter, music producer, and one of the singers for the soundtrack. 

Bennett has been writing music since she was 14 and books since she was 24. Now age 30, Bennett has signed a major publishing contract with Mega Publishing Company, Tate Publishing..., to publish her book "A Symphony of Lies". Bennett's publishing peers include celebrity T.V. stars-Cody & Cody, Tate Music Group Recording Artist-Reggie Ham, who recently appeared on the Oprah Show, and potential label-mate..., Legendary Country Music Entertainer, Kenny Rogers. 

In her spare time, Bennett holds a strong passion for advocacy work. 
Being one to prefer the "Behind The Scenes Life Style" as opposed to a life open to public eye, Bennett has now teamed up with Hit Stageplay Writer, Liz Turner. Together with Turner, Bennett is now stepping out into the scene and reaching greater career-heights.

Check out Brazil Bennett at www.mybrothamysista.com

Click here to tune in to the live interview on Thursday, Dec. 9th at 6PM EST.

Nutritional Scientist: Dr. Thienna Ho, on "VeeVee's POV (Dec. 2nd)

Dr. Thiênna Ho, is the creator of The Sulfur Diet. She is considered to be one the world’s leading experts in human skin color and skin health. She has earned five academic degrees, including a Ph.D in Scientific Nutrition.

She has triumphed over incredible adversity. Thirty years ago, Thiênna Ho and her family were Vietnamese boat people. She was 11 years old when she survived a brutal attack by Thai pirates during their voyage to their new home in San Francisco.

In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Thiênna is also a world-class athlete and holds four Guinness World Records. She credits her sulfur-rich diet for the ability to set all 4 records after the age of 40 and within 2.5 years.

1) Most Sumo Squats in One Hour (5,135 squats)
2) Longest Samson's Chair (static wall sit for 11 hours, 51 minutes, and 14 seconds)
3) Heaviest Weight Deadlifted in One Minute (3,864 pounds)
4) Heaviest Weight Deadlifted in One Hour (104,863 pounds)

Her book, Eat Your Way to Lighter Skin: The All-Natural, Inexpensive, Easy Way to a Clear and Healthy Complexion, is the winner of seven book awards.

Her newest book has just been released: Cooking On The Light Side: Smart Recipes For Bright Skin and Vitality.

Dr. Thiênna is also the founder of THIENNA INC., the science-based developer, manufacturer and marketer of a nutritional supplements and skin care products line that is strictly natural and is part of her nutrient-based approach to skin health.

Dr. Thiênna has been featured in Exceptional People Magazine, AsianWeek, Dermatology Times, and other publications, as well as in a number of television and radio interviews. On August 3, 2010, she broke her third Guinness World Record Live on the Good Day Sacramento Set and on August 14, 2010, NBC News covered her 4th Guinness World Record story in San Francisco Local Television News. On September 3rd, 2010, she went to San Diego Living for a live cooking segment.

Visit Thienna on the web:http://www.cookingonthelightside.com and http://www.youtube.com/thiennainc

Send all inquiries and questions to thienna@thienna.com

Click here to tune in to the live interview on Thursday, Dec. 2nd at 3PM PST/ 6PM EST.

Author: Corey Washington, on "VeeVee's POV (October 21st)

Corey Washington is a middle school social studies teacher currently teaching at Tutt middle school in Richmond County, Augusta, Georgia.  He is also an author, blogger, and journalist.  He is the author of “Plain Talk Volumes I and 2” (a two part series designed to promote cultural diversity and awareness).  He holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Middle Grades Education from Augusta State University.

Born in New York City in 1976, he has grown up in a cultural/racial melting pot. In the mid-1980s, he moved to Aiken, South Carolina in the fifth grade. Ever since 1992, he has lived in Augusta, Georgia and considers it a perfect fit.

His love for history has spurred his love for writing. His other hobbies include playing and watching basketball, tennis and baseball, fishing, and above all, reading the Bible every day.

Click here to tune in to the live interview on Thursday, October 21st at 6PM EST.

Check out his latest book "Nobody Cages Me" 

For Info/Interviews/Articles/Public appearances or speaking engagements, contact Corey Washington at (706) 664-8622. or E-mail- plaintalk2010@yahoo.com.

Book Links:

http://www.plaintalk2010.com/

http://www.plaintalk2011.com

http://www.nobodycagesme.com

You can also order Mr. Washington's book at Amazon.com, Barnes & Nobles, and your local bookstore.

Media:

http://blackauthors.ning.com/profile/CoreyWashington?xg_source=activity

http://www.examiner.com/ethnic-community-in-augusta/jimi-hendrix-the-king-of-rock-n-soul

http://dividedcity.us/DividedCityNov162009.aspx

http://www2.wjbf.com/news/2010/may/11/tuesday_is_40th_anniversary_of_augusta_race_riots-ar-287436/