Celebration | Tyra Garlington

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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What We Know Now Featuring Environmental Chemist, Photographer, Art Collector, Patric Gregory McCoy

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Everyone has a story, and in fact, each person is a story. Our stories evolve as part of a journey rather than a destination; they are a process, not just an event. We grow emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically throughout this journey. It is only when we look back and reflect that we can truly understand our paths. This week, we take a look at the life journey of one intelligent, evolving, and creative individual. Patric Gregory McCoy has learned that life works in his favor because he understands that everything he manifests outwardly is a result of who he……
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Were it not for those who care featuring developmental psychologist Suzanne Le Menestrel.

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

I find myself increasingly troubled by the state of our nation and the legacy we are creating for future generations. What will the future hold for them? Consider the young girl navigating the treacherous waters of middle school, desperately seeking a way to escape the hurtful messages she encounters on social media. Think of the young man consumed by violent video games, losing touch with reality. Picture the parents who see their child as lazy and disconnected, unaware that these behaviors could be symptoms of deeper struggles like depression. Envision the overwhelmed teacher, unable to connect with her students amid……
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A Look at What Time It Is on Life’s Clock for Our Children’s Well-Being, Accomplishments, and Happiness Featuring Gen Z’s Ms Sara Nadkarni.

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

In this special edition, we embark on a journey to reflect on the profound insights shared by our previous guests within the “What About the Children” theme. Together, we will explore their collective challenges in the present, transforming this moment into an opportunity for us to consider a vital question: What time is it on life’s clock for our children’s well-being, accomplishments, and happiness? Let me emphasize: What time is it on life’s clock for our children’s well-being, accomplishments, and happiness? Today, I am honored to host a remarkable guest—a student leader representing Gen Z. I had the privilege of……
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The Arts and Their Role in Cultural Sustainability Featuring Mr. Stuart Holt, President and CEO of ArtsFairfax

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Think back to the first time you engaged in an art project as a child. That moment was not just about creativity; it was a profound expression of who you are, conjuring something extraordinary from mere imagination. Remember that school trip to a museum or a national park? Those experiences were monumental, filled with discoveries that left an indelible mark on your identity and contributed to your understanding of our culture. Art, expression, and culture may not always seem interconnected, but they are incredibly effective tools for driving sustainability and education. Arts and cultural education empower individuals of all ages,……
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Women’s History Month Celebrates Nikki Giovanni, Poet Extraordinaire

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

In her own words, “We had music growing up, 78RPM’s that evolved into 45RPM’s and, always, the radio. The radio in my day, Black and white, played everything. Gospel Spirituals, even some opera when Leontyne Price came along. You could listen to R & B late at night or you could go to the other station and listen to popular music. There was also jazz if the wind was right. I feel so sorry for the kids who only hear one kind of music. Where do your dreams come from? My dream was not to publish or to even be……
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