Sunday Morning Magazine With Rodney Lear

Jewel, is a singer-songwriter, actress, and two-time New York Times best-selling author. Jewel is also the Co-founder of the Wellness Your Way Festival. As a wellness and mindfulness expert, she is passionate about mental health, equal rights, and inspiring at-risk youth.

As a guest on the show, John Cummings spoke about the many programs Mental Health Recovery Services provides to the community. Mr. Cummings also discussed anxiety disorders and how it is often linked to suicide.

Panera Bread kicks off its annual Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign by selling Pink Ribbon Bagels to support The Pink Ribbon Girls. Throughout the month of October, Panera will donate 10 cents for each Pink Ribbon Bagel sold. Jan shares her story of beating breast cancer.

Suzy DeYoung joined the show to talk about an exciting new event that her non-profit, La Soupe is introducing called, WASTEd And The City. DeYoung says on October 1st from 6:00-8:30pm, attendees of WASTEd And The City have the opportunity to visit Over-The-Rhine and Downtown restaurants along the streetcar route, to sample tapas and a cocktail prepared with rescued food ingredients provided by La Soupe. According to Mrs. DeYoung, La Soupe bridges the gap between rampant food waste and hunger in the community by rescuing food that would otherwise be unnecessarily wasted. In turn, the food is used to create nutritious meals for non-profit organizations and food-insecure families.

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, actress, and sickle cell disease advocate, Jordin Sparks, has been at the forefront of the “Generation S” movement – a national sickle cell storytelling project designed to encourage the sickle cell community to break their silence about the impact and burden of the disease. “Generation S” showcases stories that have gone untold until now.

WAVE Foundation is on a mission to excite, engage and educate our community about the wonders of aquatic life and the importance of conservation.

Grant Us Hope is a rising change agent for teen suicide prevention in the Greater Cincinnati region. We are passionate about providing a platform for teens, parents and families to engage in pro-mental health conversations, activities and solutions, and we’re committed to expanding the availability, reach, and impact of mental health services for teens in distress. SUICIDE HOTLINE 1-800-273-8255

During this special edition of the show, we focused on consumerism and offered tips, advice and information to help listeners be more educated consumers. While on the show, Mrs. Guile discussed online shopping, social media and home improvement scams. Additionally Guile warned listeners about schemes aimed at swindling the elderly out of their social security.

Kim Wayans and Kevin Knotts are a husband and wife acting and writing team. Kim is best known for her work on the ground-breaking sketch comedy series, In Living Color in the 1990’s. Both Kim and Kevin were writers on the ABC show, My Wife and Kids. They are the co-authors of the children’s book series, Amy Hodgepodge.

Developed by Meierjohan Building Group, Springrose is a development in the City of Springdale in the Princeton City School District. The plan is designed for 50 single family homes and is located at West Kemper Road & Rose Lane in Hamilton County.

Deanna Brann, Ph.D., Author, Reluctantly Related Revisited. Dr. Brann is a leading expert in the field of mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships. She has over 25 years experience as a clinical psychotherapist and ran her own private practice for more than 18 years. Based in Knoxville, TN, Dr. Brann is a sought after speaker, author and seminar leader. She is also the author of Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law Say the Darndest Things!

Steward Wolpin has been reporting, reviewing, analyzing and writing about new technology products for over 30 years. Stewart joined the show to talk about how to get the best deals on smart phones, tablets and pads. He also explained what factors consumers should consider when purchasing electronic items.

Lori Volk, Founder, Lori’s Original Lemonade. Lori’s Original Lemonade began when Lori lost her job due to budget cuts at the local School District in 2012. Her kids were in college, and bills were coming in. She remembered back to the days of her children’s lemonade stand and her popular lavender lemonade recipe. Lori’s Original Lemonade was created. Lori’s Original Lemonade now has five unique flavors: organic Lavender Lemonade, organic Ginger Lemonade, organic Lite Lemongrass Lemonade, organic Wild Strawberry and organic Original Lemonade.

Troy Cox offered expert advice on how to find a trust-working repair person. He also explained what listeners can do if they feel a mechanic is over-charging for recommended services that are not necessary. Cox suggested that consumers seek a second opinion on major repairs.

Kerry Hannon is a nationally recognized expert and strategist on career transitions, entrepreneurship, personal finance and retirement. She is a frequent TV and radio commentator and is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences across the country.

A panel of retired workers speak out about finding success and fulfillment after retiring from their first careers.

Carl Allamby, MD, First-year resident in Emergency Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Growing up, Carl Allamby dreamed of becoming a medical doctor, but multiple factors derailed his ambitions and he spent over 20 years as a businessman owning two successful auto repair shops. While taking a course in college to improve his business management skills, Allamby rediscovered his passion for medicine. Today, he is Dr. Allamby and practices medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

Kelly Lowe, Travel Expert, with First Travel. For more than 27 years, Kelly Lowe has been creating trips of a lifetime. Whether you are travelling with a group, planning a romantic honeymoon, or a business incentive trip she has the experience to exceed your expectations. 513-451-0030

Frank Adams, Executive Director, Cincinnati Computer Cooperative. The Cincinnati Computer Cooperative is a nonprofit that provides low cost, refurbished computers to those in need, with a focus on educations. Refurbished guaranteed laptops from the nonprofit Cincinnati Computer Cooperative start at $150 and include free software and a 1 year guarantee.

Jeff Kinney, Author, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. In 1998 Jeff came up with the idea for Diary of a Wimpy Kid, a story about a middle-school weakling named Greg Heffley. Jeff worked on his book for almost eight years before showing it to a publisher in New York. Jeff Kinney was born in 1971 in Maryland and attended the University of Maryland in the early 1990s. It was there that Jeff ran a comic strip called “Igdoof” in the campus newspaper, and he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist.