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Rapper Chi Candi, known for her smooth sounds and dope curves, continues her rise on the charts with sold out shows in the U.S. and Dubai, marking her claim to fame and leaving fans calling out for more. She talks to Pivotal Moment about being the only female rapper on the national stage for BETs One Shot and how she had to impress judges like T.I., DJ Khaled,  RZA, Tech9, Mike Smith -- and yes, Tw...

Sally Hazelgrove is making a difference in Chicagos Englewood neighborhood. Her after-school boxing program, The Crushers Club, takes kids off the streets, and trains them to box, teaches them to lead, and pays them - YES, PAYS THEM, in the process. The Englewood club has employed hundreds of Chicago youth.  Crushers Club also offers a music education program, and this month, a new YouTube talk show, JoJo TV. Hazelgrove talks ...

There's MORE in STORE in 2024!! GET INSPIRED by our first episode of the new year with New York Times bestselling author and global communications expert, David Murray. The head of the Professional Speechwriters Association talks to Pivotal Moment about making sense of today's issues and how to communicate effectively in our response to them. Murray, author of "An Effort to Understand: Hearing One Another (and Ourselves) in a Natio...

Burning out is not a badge of honor, Judy West told Pivotal Moment. Find an environment where your gifts can flourish. West is the head of Women Executive Pastors, an international group of more than 160 women executive pastors from around the world. In this episode, she shares her insight on unlocking your spiritual gifts, walking in your God-given purpose, and finding your rhythm in life, rather than balance alone.

West is an ex...

Two years ago, Eventnoire beat more than 200 startups to clinch the #1 spot in Mountain Dews Real Change Challenge. Earning the win, and a part of the $1M pool, positioned the company as a leading voice in digital solutions and a national brand in the event marketplace. Eventnoire Co-Founder Jeff Osuji talks about his vision for the company as a premier gateway for experiences that celebrate and embrace Black culture - opportunitie...

Sit up. Speak up. Stand up. For Retired Rear Admiral Annie B. Andrews, this is more than a slogan - its a lifestyle. Now, after 32 years in the United States Navy, the third African-American woman in the U.S. to hold the post of rear admiral - is starting a new chapter. Admiral Annie, is the founder of a new leadership training enterprise, specifically for women over 40. In this episode, she talks about cultivating the profe...

"That's what I love to do. Tolu Samuels talks to Pivotal Moment about his incredible growth spurt, from 5-foot-11 to 6-foot-7...in one season. Just outside of Chicago, Hillcrests star player and college-bound senior talks about dominating on the court, including epic wins at key tournaments. Now, hes looking ahead to the future, to the program and players that fuel his energy - and his faith.

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I dont let fear paralyze me from making moves, Rockland Page told Pivotal Moment. Fear is normal in entrepreneurship, but when you see the fruit of your labor, it propels you beyond them. Thats living the dream.

Combining style, culture and storytelling, the founder and CEO of ROCKaBLCOK lifestyle brand is making a worldwide impact in the fashion industry. From his humble beginnings making T-shirts in his basement, to fielding T...

You help people achieve their goals. Thats leadership, Dr. Kelly Elmore told Pivotal Moment. When you realize the impact you can have on people, you show up.

As chief wellness officer, Dr. Elmore travels the world, leading people to healthier lives - spiritually, physically, financially, mentally and emotionally, or SPF ME, part of her VivaLife global health and empowerment movement.

VivaLife is designed to educate, encoura...

"History is made by the people who have power," Dana Rubin told Pivotal Moment. "So much of our story is told by men and through men's voices."

But Rubin's book, Speaking While Female: 75 Extraordinary Speeches by American Women," debunks the myth that men were the only powerful speakers in our country's history.

"Women in America have been speaking out for nearly four centuries," Rubin said. "And their speeches have contrib...

Dr. Constance Shabazz, CEO of Salaam Community Wellness Center of Chicago, has devoted her professional life to health care and social justice. As COVID-19 swept through the city, she witnessed the devastating impact on communities of color. Long-standing health inequities in marginalized populations were exacerbated. People with underlying health conditions were at greater risk. Those who contracted the virus were separated and is...

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME! Too many of us wait for the right time to start or expand our business. We wait to be motivated or inspired to take our vision to the next level. But TODAY is a new day! Todd Unger, Chief Experience Officer and SVP, Marketing & Member Experience at the American Medical Association says, "It's not about you, it's about the value your brand will bring to others." In this episode of Pivotal Moment, lea...

KARIMA! With her smash hit Redeemer, Karima opened D-Nices Club Quarantine Live for nearly 20,000 fans at Hollywood Bowl. Now, Redeemer is #1 on Billboard Gospel. If youre afraid, do it anyway, she tells Pivotal Moment. In this episode, the Grammy-nominated artist talks about selfies, chicken noodle soup, her new clothing line - and just how quickly God can turn your world around. Listen to the full episode!

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There are possibilities you have not considered because of the presence of anxiety, says Grammy-nominated artist, Brian Courtney Wilson. The gospel superstar talks to Pivotal Moment about his mission, his music, and how to move your mountain. Learn about his recent collaboration with Ledisi, his 5th and most recent album, Still, and his new podcast, Breathe Again, live on Facebook every Thursday at 6p CT.

Wilson is the winner of m...

Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, and Mariah Carey were among his celebrity clients for his first business. That power of celebrity soon led Fred Mwangaguhunga, a former Wall Street tax attorney, to create MediaTakeOut, featuring the hottest African-American celebrity news online. MTONews, known as the Black TMZ, has been featured in Black Enterprise, Vogue, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, GQ, and the New York Post. If youre l...