My .75 GPA : Not a Life Sentence with Dr. Jahkari “JT” Taylor

by David CooksJuly 11, 2023

Dr. Jahkari “JT” Taylor completed his freshman year in high school with a .75 grade point average. A troubled youth who went from living in a homeless shelter to one of the toughest Project complexes in South Norfolk, Va. He now has four earned degrees including a Doctorate in Advanced educational Leadership. How do you go from a .75 to a Ph.D.?

On today’s podcast, we discuss his improbable journey from a troubled youth and self-proclaimed atheist to an award-winning educator, a community leader, an author of 9 books and The Senior Pastor at Focus Church in Chesapeake, VA.

His most recent book, “Becoming Culturally Responsive Educators, released July 3, 2023, is groundbreaking and challenges the existing methods used in educating youth in America today.

More Than A Preacher With Mario J Radford

by Paralysis 2 PurposeAugust 2, 2022

"Gratitude will open more doors for you than a resume will" What does it mean to embrace our "unique design?" This week's Paralysis to Purpose guest, Mario J Radford, is a multifaceted genius who shares his journey of missteps and growth in finding his purpose.

It’s My Assignment, not My Punishment with Vincent Rutley

by Paralysis 2 PurposeFebruary 14, 2024

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/AhBYGaerbHb HIS STORY INSPIRED ME. HIS FAITH ENCOURAGED ME. On November 2, 2011, Vincent Rutley, actor, playwright and musician, survived…

The Making of a Mentor with LaNelle Ramey

by Paralysis 2 PurposeAugust 30, 2022

Milwaukee native LaNelle Ramey shares his family's quest to break the cycle of poverty and the role mentors played in shaping his life. He recounts the peer mentoring circle that kept him on the straight path, and Tom, his high school teacher who steered him in the College direction.