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Women’s History Month Celebrates Michelle Obama

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

March arrives with a flourish, ushering in National Women’s History Month—a lively tribute that shines a spotlight on the remarkable and lasting impact women have stitched into the story of our nation. Frankly Speaking with Tyra G is celebrating this month with a new perspective. We dive into the journeys of phenomenal women, exploring how we weather both storms and sunshine, and the unwavering courage that propels us onward. We are journeys in motion, stories unfolding with every step. Even in our stillness, we love, serve, nurture, encourage, and empower—living proof that love is a verb. Yet at times, we……
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Women’s History Month Celebrates Service Women of the Vietnam War

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Women’s History Month is celebrating veterans and active-duty military who keep us and have kept us out of constant harm’s way, often at great costs. Women’s History Month is a powerful opportunity to honor the remarkable contributions of both veterans and active-duty military personnel. These courageous individuals have dedicated their lives to safeguarding our freedoms, often at great personal sacrifice. As we reflect on this, we also recognize that this year marks the 102nd anniversary of the end of World War I, a poignant reminder that war has shaped our collective history in profound ways. My mission is to share……
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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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Tapping into Joy featuring Deb Beroset, award-winning journalist, speaker, and seasoned PR expert.

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

Author and coach Iyanla Vanzant, in her 2000 book, Until Today, suggests, “If you are waiting for something to happen that will make you happy, you are killing off your joy. Joy comes through you. Happiness comes to you. If you seek your joy within, you will be happy, no matter what happens. It is easy to believe in more than what you can see when you know you will be protected, guided, and blessed. If you only believe what you can see around you, you may miss the blessings right under your nose. If you have and hold love……
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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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Thank You for your Service Then and Now: Lasting Memories

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

I celebrate veterans and active-duty military who keep us safe, often at significant cost. War is part of human history. I aim to share diverse war stories, including their impact on families and cultural legacies, across age, gender, and racial lines. The Vietnam War was my coming-of-age war. I was immersed in—and confused by—the war at home over US involvement, while grieving school friends who paid the ultimate price. There were so many bold and untold stories. Today’s story, although historical, is also her story. We will hear about women who decided to make history instead of reading about it. The……
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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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What About the Children? A Courageous Conversation with Amelia Stansell, Business Consultant by Day and Superhero by Night.

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

In 1986, Whitney Houston sang a powerful, positive message about nurturing our children and believing in their potential, titled “The Greatest Love of All.” Fast forward to today, and the UN Secretary-General urgently reminds us of our duty: “leave no child behind” in the battle against human trafficking—a grave violation of human rights that preys on the most vulnerable among us. Tragically, one-third of trafficking victims are children, who endure unimaginable suffering, from forced labor to sexual exploitation and even recruitment as soldiers. The rise of online platforms has further exacerbated their vulnerability, allowing traffickers to exploit these innocent lives……
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“She Believes in Me” featuring Rene Gorman and Michelle Galliano

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Ever stop to think about the lighthouses in your life? You know the ones… folks who especially encouraged you to keep on going when you had decided to stop; who gave when you couldn’t ask, who dried the track of your tears… and who said, “Yes you can!” They have magical timing…some stay for a season, or some stay many seasons. Some live in a surprising comment they left behind. Memories of them are tattooed on your heart. And sometimes, that memory of them feels like a do-over of their impact on your life. They planted seeds for you to……
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