Celebration | Tyra Garlington

Rotarians Meesh Peters and Sam Marigu create family beyond borders from Virginia to villiges in Africa.

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

We find ourselves in a season of uncertainty, with unrest stirring beneath the surface. Each of us has felt the delicate threads of our lives and communities pulled taut. These are days that test us. Yet, these are also days to embrace boundless empathy, to recognize that you are stronger than you realize, and to lift up voices that carry hope. Now is the moment to rethink what truly matters, to remember that the One who began the story is still writing miracles, and to let encouragement and service guide our steps. Yet sometimes, to keep going and to serve……
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Chocolate After Midnight: Own Your Magic featuring Deb Beroset

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Chocolate captures the essence of life: vibrant, energizing, and a delight for the senses. Yet, it also mirrors our struggles, from tangled emotions to the endless craving for more. Midnight marks the magical threshold between days. Tonight, Frankly Speaking with Tyra G welcomes you to savor Chocolate after Midnight. Whenever we gather for Chocolate after Midnight, we leave judgment behind and step into acceptance. Fear fades, and ‘impossible’ becomes just a measure of challenge. In this space, dreams are familiar friends, not distant strangers. Perfection is not required, but presence is. Here, we open ourselves to wonder, ready to be……
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NEW YEAR MOMENTS OF MINDFULNESS featuring Tyra G

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

What’s so special about celebrating the New Year? Step into proof that dreams are within reach. Join our worldwide circle of extraordinary women and their champions—yes, you! Bold, generous, humble, and honest, all seeking new horizons and deeper meaning. Each week, we gather at this table for an hour of shared discovery, encouragement, and empowerment. We will dust off long-hidden stories and celebrate those sparks of insight together. No matter where you begin, your voice matters here—every story brings light, and every seat is significant. Every month, a new theme—sparked by your stories—guides our journey. Each week, we explore it……
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REWIND: A Welcome to Frankly Speaking with Tyra G

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Step into proof that dreams are within reach. Join our worldwide circle of extraordinary women and their champions—yes, you! Bold, generous, humble, and honest, all seeking new horizons and deeper meaning. Each week, we gather at this table for an hour of shared discovery, encouragement, and empowerment. We will dust off long-hidden stories and celebrate those sparks of insight together. No matter where you begin, your voice matters here—every story brings light, and every seat is significant. Every month, a new theme—sparked by your stories—guides our journey. Each week, we explore it from fresh perspectives: social, cultural, and generational. Together,……
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REWIND: Unwrapping his gift of music featuring vocalist Mr. Everett Greene.

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

A 2018 blog written by musicians who declare they believe in music says, “Music is simply a very special language that everyone understands. There is no feeling that cannot be described and transported through music. It preserves memories for eternity and turns dreams into reality. It caresses the soul or screams unmistakably. Music conquers fear, dries tears, and gives courage and strength. It is the safe and expressive home of our emotions – with all facets between joy and pain, irrepressible lust for life, and thoughtfulness. Music can turn enemies into friends and cross borders. It can ensure that the……
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Were it Not for Those Who Care featuring Ashleigh Conrad, Engagement Manager, Girls on the Run

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

In 1977, the Muhammad Ali film introduced the world to “The Greatest Love of All,” a soulful anthem written by Michael Masser and Linda Creed and performed by George Benson. Its opening lines set a heartfelt stage for this week’s Frankly Speaking radio show: Were it not for Those Who Care. “I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Please give them a sense of pride to make it easier Let the children’s laughter remind us of how we used to be.” This vision……
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A Voice From our Future: BECOMING NAOMI NERO

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

No one told her she couldn’t, so she lives in a world of possibilities. Student, musician, dancer, competitive athlete, and faith-based servant leader, Naomi Nero, a Gen Z member, decided to become a game-changer. Using her Master’s Honor thesis as her launch pad, she leaves the University of Chicago to continue her research in a five-year Doctorate Program at Georgetown University in Northern Virginia. In this episode, Naomi unpacks her thesis Title: Psychopathy, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Violent Crime in Male and Female Inmates. Naomi helps us understand the impact of not considering gender differences when designing criminal justice rehabilitation……
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Where Leadership, Service and Sustainability Meet; featuring Fairfax County Supervisor James Bierman

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

We are living through uncertainty, civil unrest, unnatural disasters, global misadventures, and loss. This time forces us to face reality and recognize our own and our society’s fragility. We must speak up for hope and reconsider what truly matters in our lives. Getting through tough times means encouraging ourselves. Remember, we are constantly growing and changing. Even when we are still, we show love, help others, and support one another. We may feel caught between old habits and new possibilities. When you wonder, “Am I enough?” the answer is YES. When we recognize our worth, we can achieve more than……
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The Courage to Dream, A Path from Struggle to Success featuring Dr. Susan H. Regisford

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Renowned Karmic astrologer Dora Jones passionately asserts that each of us enters this life with a unique promise, a special gift, a driving passion, and a profound heartfelt desire. Your promise is your sacred commitment—what you are destined to master in this lifetime. It embodies the challenge of overcoming, resolving, or healing specific aspects of your consciousness. As you navigate the journey of life, you hold the power to fulfill this promise. How you respond to the experiences that come your way plays a pivotal role in whether you honor or break the commitment you have made to yourself. Your……
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A Voice of the Future featuring Generation Z’s Nyliek Brooks

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Throughout my experiences in education, writing, inspiring others, hosting international talks, managing a business, and facing life’s challenges, I constantly find myself asking the critical question: What about the children? What time is it on their clock of well-being and achievement? After all, we are all invested in the outcome through legacy. Legacy is our interconnection across time, encompassing both the need for those who have come before us and the responsibility to those who will come after us. We must recognize that the world isn’t connected merely by molecules; it is connected through stories, traditions, memories, hopes, and dreams.……
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