Mic, DJ and Doc

Episode #44 Bronzeville The Musical "Featured Guest Magaret Mahdi"

Mike Alexander — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 22:42:33 -0500

In this episode, the team discussed with the featured guest Playwright Magaret Mahdi her upcoming Broadway musical "Bronzeville The Musical". Magaret talks about her background and what first drew her to performing arts. She elaborates on her vision and dreams and how they became a reality. She also discusses the rich history of the Bronzeville community and how it inspired her to write this musical that tells the story of a father helping his son to see greatness in himself. Doc sums up how vision dreams from a biblical perspective can come to fruition when we trust God.

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Episode #43 “ His Story On Wheels ” Featuring Luther E. Johnson

Mike Alexander — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 09:43:54 -0600

In this episode, the team discussed the importance of working with others to get the first black history museum in Joliet, Illinois. Featured guest Luther Johnson talked about how this project began and how working with the city municipalities gave him a building in the Eastside community. Doc sums up how vision and faith will leave an inheritance for those coming after you to witness what can happen when we all collaborate.

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Episode #42 “ Passion Leading to Purpose ” Featuring Susan Hohlman -I To Eye Consulting

Mike Alexander — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:49:55 -0600

In this episode, the team discusses with Susan Hohlman of I To Eye Consulting how her passion for people and sales has led her to be a top seller for a major cosmetics company. Now with over thirty years of being an entrepreneur, she shared how her purpose of being a great communicator is one of the main keys to her success and how that has impacted so many in her life and community.

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Episode #41 "The Art of the Power Couple"

Mike Alexander — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:05:52 -0600

Mike, DJ, and Doc sit down with Donald & Pascion White owners of White Smoke & Ash Cigar and Hookah Lounge located in Cresthill, Illinois thirty miles south of Chicago to discuss what it takes to be a spouse team in a family and business. The Whites are very transparent about the successes and challenges of running a unique business in today's economic climate. They let us know about the tremendous leap of faith and sacrifice in the beginning stages that humbly made them the power couple they are today.

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Episode #40 Weston's "Joseph"

Mike Alexander — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0600

In this special episode of Mic, DJ, and Doc, Mike sits down with the writer and director Weston known for his stage/film productions in episode #19 to discuss his new Christmas production "Joseph" with lead actor Reginal Pelt and lead actress Pamela Coley. They all give insight into where they started and what has inspired them to reach this point in their lives. Weston furthermore brings out the reason why he chose to tell the story of Joseph and Mary in a contemporary setting. Then they concluded where they see themselves in the future.

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Episode #39 “Having Hope”

Mike Alexander — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0600

In this episode, the team welcomes Ms. Pamela Coley a registered Cardiology Nurse and stage play actress to discuss. Can someone live without hope? Why hope is so powerful and what are the benefits of having hope? Doc sums up everything with how your belief system can influence what you hope for with "There It Is".

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Episode #38 “Overcoming Conflicts With Difficult People”

Mike Alexander — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 07:40:29 -0500

In this episode, Dr. William Sulliavn Sr. and Mike set the table with Proverbs 29:22-23 People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarreling and trouble. 23 Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected. They discussed identifying at least four different types of difficult people you may encounter properly and spiritually but have trouble getting along with. Doc sums everything up with how to have peace in the situations.

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Episode #37 “America’s Sleeping Giant, the Unrealized Votes”

Mike Alexander — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:48:47 -0500

In this episode, the team welcomes Mr. Karl Ferrell to discuss the apathetic vote in the black community which was in a statement given by Larry Hoover founder of the gangster Disciples in Chicago in 1996 on a Geto Boys album, and what the voting system would be if all the released felons could regain their human right to vote. Doc sums up everything with how not to continue to live in ignorance and realize how vital your human rights are.

Episode #36 “Helping Our Brothers and Sisters Return To Society”

Mike Alexander — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:34:48 -0500

In this episode, our team talked about our brothers and sisters coming home from a correctional facility along with featured guest Illinois 43rd District Senator Rachel Ventura.
1. They learned more about Senator Ventura as she discussed her background, passion, and purpose for serving in a public office.
2. She let our listeners know how she has worked to put bills in place that will allow inmates to acquire ID cards before leaving prison along with other step-up programs to help fight recidivism.
3. Doc covered that the most significant thing a person can do when leaving prison is to have the right perspective of confidence mentally and spiritually.

Episode 35 "Striving to Be Your Best Self"

Mike Alexander — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:02:12 -0500

In this episode, the team stays on a course about dealing with yourself from knowing your identity to striving to be your best self. While covering the following topics. Sometimes your best self is just being the best for your family versus building a business.

What does it mean to become your best self?
Being your best self means living authentically.
You need to stay true to yourself and your values.
You need to make sure you're doing what brings you a sense of happiness, and purpose.

Episode 34 “Identity Crisis: Who Me?”

Mike Alexander — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:35:16 -0500

The team opened up the discussion with a quote. In Ancient Greece, the philosopher Socrates famously declared that the unexamined life was not worth living. Asked to sum up what all philosophical commandments could be reduced to, he replied: 'Know yourself.

Just as much as self-care is important so is self-examination
Other people's responses do not change your identity.
Your purpose is directly tied to living like the person God has made you be.

Episode 33 Does Music Play a Part in Guiding our Lives?

Mike Alexander — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 07:01:21 -0500

This is a re-air of a significant topic of the influences of music and music artist in our lives. We have to be mindful of the music are children are listening to, many times a child two to five years old can sing a whole song and yet cannot say their ABCs. We as parents want to make sure that we are not so disconnected from what they are learning from some lyrics.

Episode 32 "Sitting On The Bench"

Mike Alexander — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:57:34 -0500

Mike opens up the podcast by talking about the great time he spent in New York City during the 4th of July holiday weekend. Then Doc and Mike use a sports metaphor to discuss how to prepare while in between dimensions of life progressions. How you should stay committed, keep learning, and change your perspective when you need to pivot. They also covered how a bad situation can be the right time in life to learn from bad leadership what you should not do.

Episode 31 "Laughter is Good for the Soul" Part 2

Mike Alexander — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Pastor James Ford of Hammond Indiana aka "The StoryTeller" continues to keep the humor going along with some incredible words of wisdom followed by Doc summing everything up with "There It Is"

Episode 30 "Laughter is Good for the Soul" Part 1

Mike Alexander — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:44:46 -0500

In this Part 1 episode, the team sits down with James E. Ford, the Pastor of a growing church located in Hammond, IN, and also
known as The StoryTeller; a uniquely gifted Motivational Speaker and Comedian. They cover topics dealing with doing humor from the pulpit and how others did not agree with it because church time is a very serious time. They also discuss how in troubled times they need some laughter. He presents his thoughts on the audience coming on stage during comic routines and how safety measures are now used to protect the entertainer.

Episode 29 May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mike Alexander — Sun, 21 May 2023 08:00:00 -0500

The team discussed Mental Health Awareness Month with featured guest Ms. Cynthia Jones a health quality executive from the Threshold non for profit organization. They covered many areas to identify different issues of the mental state.
Fear is a natural emotion that can't be ignored, There are different coping mechanisms, and It's all of our jobs to promote mental health awareness. Mental illness vs Spiritual issues because hurt people hurt other people. Maintaining good relationships helps you. If you haven't been loved, you can't love anyone else. Stress accelerates everything. Live calmly.
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Episode 28 Having Success With Family

Mike Alexander — Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Mike offer up the story of when the famine hit the land and how Joseph's brothers came to Egypt to get grain. Joseph could have took revenge against them for what they did, but he did not because he realized his God given gift was going to be used to save all their legacies. Doc explains how people only have a season in your life and you need to pay attention to your family circle. DJ describes how to identify that your moving forward and others are not through your frustration.

Episode 27 "Opposition is the Key to Opportunities"

Mike Alexander — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:52:54 -0500

In this episode, Doc and Mike discussed facing opposition on your journey through life. They bring out many points about how opposition forces you to take action, grow and mature and become powerful.

Episode 26 "Be Careful Not To Take Life for Granted"

Mike Alexander — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:38:55 -0500

Changes in our social behavior toward each other made us aware of not taking life for granted during the pandemic era. Many churches were devastated due to not being prepared to use social media to provide services. Mike discussed how we discovered our hidden talents (redefining our dreams and going after them with a plan). Guest Brian Mackender audio/visual engineer (Auidohive Broadcasting) explains how he was able to help many churches get up to speed with live streaming. The healthcare disparity between Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Americans is being exposed.

Episode 25 "Why Integrity is Important to Leadership" Part 2

Mike Alexander — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:40:02 -0500

In episode 25 they continue discussing why integrity is important to leadership. The team brings to the table the ideas of 1. Building trust in the ones who follow you. 2. Being authentic. 3. Having hard conversations early to avoid more significant issues later. 4. Asking for feedback, and then giving it. 5. Listen to understand, not to respond. Mr. Parker also gives a call to action on why he is running for Joliet's District 4 city councilman. DJ Cornerstone gives us the latest news in the Footwork world. Doc sums up everything with "There it is"

Episode 24 "Why Integrity is Important to Leadership" Part 1

Mike Alexander — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:03:39 -0600

Mike starts the podcast with a quote from Dr. Myles Munroe "People will not follow you if they don’t trust you; character attracts loyalty.
“Character is integrity” and he follows up with the definition of integrity. Integrity in leadership means having strong moral principles, standing by your words, and doing the right thing. Special guest Christopher J. Parker joined the team as they talked about some aspects of integrity such as honesty and willingness to make tough decisions, being a role model for the integrity of others, staying consistent in the small things, and standing up for what you believe in.

Episode 23 "Passion To Purpose" Part 2

Mike Alexander — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0600

The team continues their discussion of passion to purpose with Tycee giving a call to action for her supporters as she runs for mayor of Joliet, Illinois. DJ Cornerstone's new segment " On the Corner with DJ Cornerstone" provides information on what is going on in the world of footwork dancing. Doc sums up the episode with great advice to move forward.

Episode 22 "Passion To Purpose" Part 1

Mike Alexander — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Mike set the table of discussion with a quote from British-born monk Jay Shetty award-winning digital strategist turned captivating host. The team open up about where they first discovered their passion and how it continued to motivate them to do special things in their lives. DJ mentioned how his passion for dancing and music started at an early age at family gatherings. Tycee talked about how her passion for helping people create organizations for profit as well as non-profit and how which has led her to run for Mayor of her hometown in this part one of two episodes. Doc offers spiritual input to move the conversation forward.

Episode 21 "Think On These Things" Part 2

Mike Alexander — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600

The team looks at what it takes to set goals that will stretch you into the next level of life. Building networks with people that do not believe the same way you feel. Learning new cultures and redeveloping your wardrobe in other words dress for success. Increase your book reading to increase your knowledge of new subjects. Mic brings to light the transition from future retirement from an employee to the next chapter as a business owner and recognizes the different conversations between the two groups of people. Doc sums up episodes 20 & 21 with " There it is".

Episode 20 Think On These Things Part 1

Mike Alexander — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0600

The team celebrates one full year of podcast productions. We were reminiscing over the year's past list of special guests and looking forward to more subject matter expert guests. Mike set the table with Philippians 4:8 in conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable. Reset Your Mind for the New Year! Looking at the pitfalls of life and taking time to properly set realistic goals. Positioning yourself for goals and commitments that will stretch you into the next level of life.

Episode 19 Weston & The Mall Messiah

Mike Alexander — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:15:01 -0600

Mike interviews special guest Weston of the GSW Network. They talk about his family, backgroundand his love for producing live contemporary plays with a traditional messages. Doc and Mike also discuss the holiday season and family gatherings. They elaborate on the importance of the next generations sacraficing their personal desires to make trips to be with familiy versus just following one another on the various socil medias. Doc touch on the fact that even if you do not celebrate the Christmas holiday you should still visit with your family.

Episode 18 Self Defense Against Being Hurt, Part 2

Mike Alexander — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Bishop Steven Evans, Pastor of Leap of Faith Ministries in Joliet, Illinois http://leapoffaith.org/
Becoming Bulletproof: Life Lessons from a Secret Service Agent by Evy Poumpouras. Poumpouras served under multiple presidents and described Michelle Obama as "self worth" because she knew her self worth through things like Racism and doubt.
You have to know your self worth. Increase your belief in yourself. Key word being SELF. You have to believe in spite of any other circumstances that you are worth something. We have to help the young generation change their personal self views. Don't let nay sayers bring you down. When they go low, we go high.
Acts 15:36-39 "36 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. 37 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. 38 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. 39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus."

Episode 17 Self Defense Against Being Hurt, Part 1

Mike Alexander — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Self defense against being hurt. Bishop Steven Evans, Pastor at Leap of Faith Ministries in Joliet, Illinois.
Hurt people hurt each other. You have to learn from your experiences, not keep making the same mistakes over and over. 30/70 Rule. 30% of people are going to hate you, but don't focus on them and ignore the 70% that actually love you. Enjoy that 70%. Break the familial cycle. The generational curse. We have to learn to believe in what's right vs. what's wrong. Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." The process is a daily journey. You have to be connected through a Spiritual Authority. Identify someone who's living the life you want to, so that you can learn from them. A closed mouth doesn't get fed. Follow translates to Greek word for mimic. DO EXACTLY WHAT YOU SEE ME DOING. Intelligence growth and wisdom growth allows you to see the world for what it actually is. Material things aren't what's important. It's time. Age makes you KNOW BETTER, but only God can make you BE BETTER.

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Episode 16 Church, Prison, and Public Office Pt 2

Mike Alexander — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Mike and Garland picks up where they left off on Episode 15 discussing when he goes to prison and the transformation of his life before being release. They also cover where he was inspired to public service and how it lead him to working with the Joliet Housing Authority and Will County Executive Board. Doc sums up the interview with how through our failures we can find our calling, purpose and destiny.

Episode 15 Church, Prison, and Public Office Pt 1

Mike Alexander — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Mike welcomes special guest Garland Mays the Will County Executive Engagement Coordinator to the podcast to discuss his life story. In this first of two episodes they bring to light their childhood relationship that grew from a church that Garland great-uncle founded and pastored. Garland also discussed how after one year of college with a career ending injury, he retuned to the neighborhood and got involve with gangs and drugs.

Episode 14 The Love I Lost

Mike Alexander — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Mike and Doc discussed some of the issues in relationships that causes individuals to reject, neglect and take their mate for granted. They also conversate about how the man that is following after Christ is constantly being torn down from inside his own household. They end the conversation with healthy solutions that leads toward a good relationship.

Episode 13 "Footwerk Appreciation Month" Better Known as F.A.M.

Mike Alexander — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0500

DJ Cornerstone and Mike disscused how DJ's fundraiser "Footwerking For Food" helped the Northern Illinois Food Pantry. They also discussed the annual August event called Footwerk Appreciation Month better know as F.A.M. Where footwerk dancers come from all over the world to Chicagoland to meet and celebrate each other with picnics, parties and friendly dance off competitions. DJ also talked about attending the Bud Billiken parade which is the largest African American parade in the United States. Doc sums up the importance of giving back to community and how you can use your passion to do it.

Episode 12 Leaving Toxic Relationships

Mike Alexander — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0500

While DJ Cornerstone is still out working his fundraiser "Will Work for Food" Mike and Doc discussed some signs on how to identify when your in a toxic relationship and what to do to separate from it spiritually and naturally. They also give some information of some organizations to contact for help.

Episode 11 "Mentoring Tomorrow's Leaders"

Mike Alexander — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0500

While DJ Cornerstone is out doing a fundraiser for the local food banks. Mike shares a story from his family reunion in Jackson Mississippi when he had an opportunity to go over to Jackson State University to get a picture of Coach Deion Sanders and Dwayne " The Rock" Johnson running a mini camp of the top talent in the Historically Black College or University (HBCU) conference for the new XFL football league. Doc continues to give valuble input on how mentoring someone will give the mentee a more excellent way of doing something.

Episode 10 Our Mission and Vision

Mike Alexander — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Mike described some of social boundaries the podcast is trying to remove from our communities. Doc goes into detail about the difference between a hard worker and a lazy person and also how his parents taught him to work for what you want. DJ Cornerstone gives input on how empathy from the USA Supreme Court should have been use when they made the decision to reverse Roe vs. Wade.

Episode 9 "The Power of a Second Chance" " Overcoming Failure"

Mike Alexander — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Mike gives a short story of how he started his first business a hand carwash and what he learned from it that led him to his next business opportunity. DJ Cornerstone discussed how he begin dancing in high school and and forming dancing groups that eventually separated and how he did not let it stop him from pursuing his dream. Doc offers plenty of wisdom for both life stories of perseverance.

Episode 8 Having Success With Family

Mike Alexander — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Episode 7 Discovering Our Hidden Talents in Dark Times

Mike Alexander — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:01:00 -0500

Mike discussed on how we discovered our hidden talents (redefining our dreams and going after them with a plan). Guest Brian Mackender audio/visual engineer (Auidohive Broadcasting) explains how he was able to help many churches get up to speed with live streaming. Discussions on the disparity of health care between Black, Latinx and Indigenous Americans being exposed. Not to take life for granted( the passing of a love ones due to the pandemic)

Episode 6 Old School Wisdom vs. New School Knowledge

Mike Alexander — Sat, 21 May 2022 10:11:59 -0500

Doc discusses how wisdom is about understanding there is more than one way to get to a destination. Wisdom builds the house and knowledge furnishes the rooms. Mike brings to the table how discernment between the two can help make great decisions for your path forward in life. DJ offers up that you do not have to be old to be wise that children can say some of the most insightful things.

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Episode 5 Building Your Community Service

Mike Alexander — Sat, 07 May 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Special Julia Alexander President of Including You Inc. explains why giving has always been a part of her. Helping people has always been one of God's purposes for our lives.

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Episode 4 What is the value of 10%?

Mike Alexander — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Special guest Ken Harris Dupage's County Assessor discusses the ins and outs of how to set up a a business versus an expensive hobby. He also covers that when the economy shift that two different types of bankruptcy exist to save your finances, he also covers when you start up a business the worst thing you can do is close up shop before getting a valuation of what it is worth.

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Episode 3 Does Music Play a Part in Guiding our Lives?

Mike Alexander — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0600

Mike is introduce to podcast from working behind the scenes. DJ Cuenique discusses music theory and how when they took the arts out of school it really damage us because they didn't really teach us about theory in music, tone, color, and sound. Angelic and demonic tones exist.

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Episode 2 Protecting the Sanctity of Family

Mike Alexander — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Doc discusses when two come to the altar, what begins to take place at that point is they are going into the dirt as two seeds. Their coming together begins a brand new legacy. DJ brings to the table having family members that take your kindness for weakness when borrowing money they do not intend to pay back.

DJ Cornerstone
www.djcornerstonefootwork.com
IG @djcornerstone1
Footwork
https://youtube.com/channel/UCIs0KwmbgILlYATJlVaGtdA

Doc
* Winning With Wisdom *
https://youtube.com/channel/UCv0rzLm6yP1utE5FC5SxAIQ

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Let Me Introduce Myself

Mike Alexander — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:59:13 -0600

Episode Number One! Meet your crew!

DJ Cornerstone
www.djcornerstonefootwork.com

IG @djcornerstone1

Footwork

https://youtube.com/channel/UCIs0KwmbgILlYATJlVaGtdA

Doc
* Winning With Wisdom *
https://youtube.com/channel/UCv0rzLm6yP1utE5FC5SxAIQ

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