Sunday Morning Magazine With Rodney Lear

Dr. Kien Vuu, Triple Board-Certified Physician. Dr. Kien Vuu, affectionately known as “Doctor V,” is a testament to resilience and the power of the human spirit having overcome significant challenges as an infant refugee and personal health obstacles later in life. Today, Doctor V champions optimal health, happiness, and human potential, making him a sought-after speaker by Fortune 500 companies, and professional sports teams.   Doctor V shares his expertise as a health media expert, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator. He has appeared on platforms like ABC News, The Doctors, and Access Hollywood, empowering others to activate the biology of longevity and human potential within themselves. https://kienvuu.com/bio/3 https://www.instagram.com/doctorvmd/ https://www.facebook.com/doctorvmd/

Dr. Ann Kaplan, Entrepreneur, Author, Former Star of The Real Housewives of Toronto. Ann Kaplan is the Founder of iFinance Canada Inc. She has taken the Company from Start-up (1996) to one of the largest consumer finance companies in Canada with loan applications exceeding $1B. https://annkaplan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annkaplan_ownit/ https://www.facebook.com/AnnKaplan.OwnIt

Sonya Fultz, Executive Director, Adopt A Class. Adopt A Class is a local organization which provides mentors to students living in underserved communities and offers students the opportunity to see a wide range of career experiences. Fultz joined the show to talk about the program.  https://aacmentors.org/ https://www.instagram.com/adoptaclass/ https://www.facebook.com/AdoptAClass/

Whitney Rose DiFoggio, Registered Dental Hygienist, Founder of the Youtube Channel, Teeth Talk Girl and TeethTalkGirl.com. Over the past five years, Whitney has leveraged the web to share information surrounding the importance of oral health worldwide through her social media accounts and website.  Whitney’s love for dental hygiene inspired her to create her YouTube channel. The goal of Teeth Talk Girl is to share dental health in a fun, entertaining way. Many viewers have resonated with Whitney’s lighthearted videos and her channel has grown exponentially. TeethTalkGirl now has over 388K subscribers and over 85 million views.

Dr. Adolph Brown, Clinical Psychologist and Parenting Expert, ABC’s The Parent Test.   Dr. Brown is a life-long social justice advocate, keynote speaker and a career teacher educator. Dr. Brown is in the top 1% of world-class scholar teachers based on peer-reviews, nominations, teaching performance, teaching awards, published evaluations and ratings from America's best schools, colleges, and universities. He is recognized as one of the top 10 most influential thought leaders in America. 

Montell and Kristin Jordan. Montell Jordan is a Grammy-nominated multiplatinum artist. His song, This Is How We Do It, hit the #1 spot on the Billboard charts and remained there for seven consecutive weeks. Montell has written hits songs for Deborah Cox (Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here), Sisqo (Incomplete) and many others. He and his wife of nearly 30 years are Lead Pastors of Master Peace Church.   www.MasterPeaceChurch.com www.MarriageMasterpeace.com 

Donte & Tiffany Jones and Juelz & Nikki Rhodes, Entrepreneurs, Lyrically Correct.  Business-savvy married business partners took their game night escapades to a new level. They created Lyrically Correct, the hot trivia card game where players test their music knowledge, from old-school Hip Hop and R&B to gospel. Now – Lyrically Correct, a trivia card game empire for the culture, has officially landed an exclusive deal with Target placing them on more than 1800 shelves. https://www.tiktok.com/@lyricallycorrectgame https://www.instagram.com/lyricallycorrectgame/

 Dr. Khurram & Zofeen Khan (About Face Surgical Arts) and Kevin & Nicole Burns (The Blind Factory).  The Khans are the owners of About Face Surgical Arts and the Burns are the proprietors of The Blind Factory. The two married couples join the show to talk about the rewards and challenges of owning and running a business with your spouse. 

Donald Lawrence, Grammy Award-winning Songwriter, Producer, Composer, Music Director. His ground-breaking work in both gospel and secular music continues to inspire millions. His songs Encourage Yourself and The Blessings of Abraham have topped the gospel music charts. Lawrence has collaborated with En Vogue, Mary J. Blige, Stephanie Mills and Kirk Franklin. 

Mike Schultz, Gold Medal-winning Paralympic Champion. Mike Schultz has transformed the world of adaptive action sports in many ways. In 2008, Mike suffered a terrible knee injury during a snowmobile competition resulting in the amputation of his left leg above the knee. When Schultz could not find prosthetic equipment that would perform the way he wanted, he designed his own. Today, his prosthetic company, BioDapt manufactures limbs for fellow action and extreme sports amputees. Schultz won gold and silver medals in snowboarding in the 2018 Winter Paralympics. 

Sharon McDougle, Aerospace Trailblazer and Author of the book Suite Up for Launch with Shay! McDougle is a United States Air Force (USAF) veteran. McDougle began her career in the Crew Escape Equipment (CEE) Department as a suit technician responsible for processing the orange launch and re-entry pressure suit assemblies worn by all NASA space shuttle astronauts. She was one of only two women CEE Suit Technicians and the only Black technician when she began her career. She made history when she suited up Dr. Mae Jemison for her historic flight aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992.

Alison Delgado, Author, My Race for Life: Finding New Strength After Tragedy. Delgado grew up here in Cincinnati and graduated class valedictorian from Colerain High School, where she was a member of the four-time state champion cross country team.  2010 Delgado was hit by a car while cycling. Having suffered a traumatic brain injury and aneurysms that required surgery and intensive rehabilitation therapy, Delgado returned to the sport she loved.

Alex Eby, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Braille Ale. Join CABVI for Braille Ale as they re-release their fan favorite on Thursday, July 27th starting at 5 PM at West Side Brewing. Braille Ale® will be available to purchase in 4 packs and on tap (while supplies last). Big Dogg’s BBQ food truck will be on-site throughout the evening. A portion of your food and beverage purchases during the release will be donated to CABVI to help individuals adapt to vision loss. https://cincyblind.org/ https://www.westsidebrewing.com/

Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts, Peloton Instructor, Yoga. Chelsea is an internationally recognized Peloton yoga teacher. She is regarded as a leader in a new generation of yogis.

Kara Hitchens, AAA, National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. AAA and its safety partners are taking the opportunity to warn consumers about the rise in vehicle theft, noting that the surge in auto thefts is costly for all vehicle owners. Vehicle thefts nationwide surpassed the 1 million mark in 2022 for the first time in nearly 15 years, according to data from the National Crime Information Center.

Martinus Evans, Author, Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run. In 2012, Martinus Evans was a 360-pound former football player with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science working in retail. During the evaluation for his persistent hip pain, his doctor dropped a bomb: “Mr. Evans, you’re fat. You can either lose weight or die.” But Martinus defiantly created a third option – taking his life into his own hands and proving his doctor, and everyone who ever doubted him, wrong by running a marathon.

Serena Poon, CN, CHC, CHN is the founder of Serena Loves LLC, a lifestyle brand that encompasses all the pillars that support optimal health, well-being, and longevity. She is a celebrity chef, certified nutritionist, Reiki Master, and the wellness and longevity advisor to A-list clientele, including Jerry Bruckheimer to Kerry Washington. 

Wesley Hamilton, Motivational Speaker, Founder of Disabled But Not Really. After a life-changing incident left him paralyzed below the waist. He is revolutionizing how the gym & fitness industry is making more inclusive environments for athletes experiencing challenges, such as working out in a wheelchair. 

Ashley Nowe, Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness Specialist, Nutrition Coach, and Mom of four (including twins), Founder, Get Mom Strong. 

James Wilson, Personal Trainer, Contestant on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior (Season 15). James is a personal trainer based here in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is an eight-time competitor on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior.