Ever thought about being a foster care parent or even better adopting a child who is in the system to give them a “forever home”?  There are so many African American children who are in the system who have a desire to have a loving home and family.  The numbers are overwhelming in Durham, […]

  It’s summertime… and we are grilling or eating out. So what foods and drinks should we go towards or stay away from? Nutritionist Kristin E of Better Than Medicine joined us with some great information. Listen as she talks with Melissa Wade during today’s Working Mom Wednesday segment. Presented by:   BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD […]

Dr. Tiffany Lowe-Payne joined us today to give us the latest on Covid-19 in NC and how important the vaccine is for our community to recover. Presented by:   BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA – OFFERING A VARIETY OF PLANS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, SERVING NORTH CAROLINA FOR OVER 85 YEARS     […]

  COVID-19 and The Flu are similar in symptoms but how can you tell the difference?  Listen in as Dr. Tiffany Lowe Payne shares good information on what we need to know and do for us and our families to keep everyone safe during this winter and holiday season. Presented by:   BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD […]

  Every Wednesday Melissa features topics toward “working moms.”And today we talked about how to get rid of the xtra-lbs. Dr. Tiffany Lowe-Payne gives us advice on the “Quarantine – 15.” My guest today is Dr. Tiffany Lowe-Payne – Physician, Stress Expert, Weight Loss Specialist, Media Health Correspondent, Best-Selling Author, National Speaker….  listen in on the […]

    Of course we know that weddings can be expensive!!!  So Certified Wedding & Event Planner Elana Walker joined us for “Working Mom Wednesday’s” to give us tips on how we can save money.  In recognition of National Weddings Month… listen as Elana tells Melissa how we can plan a wedding on a budget. […]

You just had that beautiful new baby and you never knew you could love someone soooo much!!! But now maternity leave is over and it’s time to “Returning Back to Work after Maternity Leave.” You’re having separation anxiety… how can you truly trust someone to love your child the way you do?  And that’s only […]

  My guest Dionne Griffin McGee talked to us about the challenges of being a woman and in charge in the workplace and working in corporate America. WORKING MOM WEDNESDAY PRESENTED BY BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA OFFERING A VARIETY OF PLANS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, SERVING NORTH CAROLINA FOR OVER 85 […]

Today Melissa talked with Dr. C. Nicole Swiner (DocSwiner) about “the Superwoman Complex” and how to avoid it and become a healthier YOU.  Listen to more… Presented by:   BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA – OFFERING A VARIETY OF PLANS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, SERVING NORTH CAROLINA FOR OVER 85 YEARS Here’s more […]

Melissa’s “Working Mom Wednesday’s” … the kids are going back to school and we want to do what is best for our kids to help them be a successful as possible. Here are 7 suggested things to help us do so: Prayer Life  gives us a better understanding of our purpose in life.  Helps us […]

Melissa’s “Working Mom Wednesdays” topic was infertility as she talked to gynecologist Dr. Melody Baldwin.  Actress Gabrielle Union has just revealed in her new memoir her struggles with infertility and shared that she has had “eight or nine miscarriages.”  In her memoir she writes her “body has been a prisoner of trying to get pregnant.” […]

  Is this diet for you? Melissa talks with Dr. Tiffany about the pros and cons. As working moms, our weight is just another thing that we are having to juggle.  Trying to keep our weight down and energy up is our goal. The “keto diet” short for “ketogenic diet” is popular with many losing […]