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Did you know that in 2016, Maryland ranked 4th among the top states with the most human trafficking cases per capita? Although the numbers have slightly decreased since then, Baltimore is still a hotspot for human trafficking. In this episode, host Jan Desper Peters and Dr. Kimberly Gordon-Achebe speak about common misconceptions about human trafficking and follow Dr. Gordon’s journey to becoming an advocate for health equity and human trafficking victims. Want to hear more from Dr. Gordon and learn how you can protect potential victims in Baltimore City? Join us on July 29th from 6-8PM at B-More Aware! Register and secure your FREE spot at bmoreaware.eventbrite.com.

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The semester may have started but it's not too late! Do you have a student heading off to college? Do you find yourself awake at night worried about how you'll pay for school? We have the sign you've been waiting for! Tune into this week's episode of Meeting You Where You Are with host Jan Desper Peters as Dr. Christie Chamblis Murray and Nicole T. Cole, co-authors of College Funding Strategies I Wish Someone Had Told Me, give you the inside scoop on how to pay for college no matter what stage you are in! Buy the book at thecollegemoneyteam.com/shop/ or investnothers.com/online-book-store. Also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  

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The 2016 film Hidden Figures shed light on the stories of three extraordinary Black women that excelled in the misogynistic world of academia and science to carve a path for others. On today's episode of Meeting You Where You Are, host Jan Desper Peters speaks with four "hidden figures" in academia, Dr. Kimberly Flagg Sellers, Tracey Murray, Tiffaney Parkman, and Jocelyn DeVance Taliaferro. These ladies are contemporary scholars of our time are dropping the wisdom they have gained in their journeys as Black women in the world of higher education. So sit back and listen up as they each share their personal story about the importance of representation, the struggles they went through in pursuing their doctorates and becoming tenured, and the role that we all have in supporting Black students and other Black Women. Follow Dr. Sellers on twitter and LinkedIn.

We feel your pain! On this episode of Meeting You Where You Are, host Jan Desper Peters speaks with Jada McCray, co-owner and Executive Director of BTST Services, and Jody Friend, a senior HR executive to share their experiences of learning to pivot a business in the middle of a pandemic. From transitioning to telework to creating safety plans, tune in to catch the tips and tricks that all employers, employees, and clients should keep in mind as businesses reopen.

In honor of Minority Mental Health Month, host Jan Desper Peters is joined by Dr. Vabren Watts, Deputy Director of the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Division of Diversity and Health. Dr. Watts received his Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Meharry Medical College and completed his post-doctoral training in Cardiology Research at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He has worked in a space where you find few African Americans, research, and scientific journalism. Take a deep dive with Jan and the witty Dr. Watts as they discuss the science behind COVID-19, the history of health inequity, and the resources available through APA addressing Black mental health. Are you concerned about finding providers that look like you? Want to explore the history of mistrust between medical professionals and the Black community? Tune in for the answers on this episode!

On this episode of Meeting You Where You Are, host Jan Desper Peters speaks with author and inspirational speaker Ashley Tate about how her journey through the foster care system, homelessness, and domestic abuse led her on a path of entrepreneurship built on inspiring others through her journey of hope and beating the odds. William Honablew, Jr., Executive Director of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce and coach and mentor to hundreds of business owners, also joins to share the skills and grit that all entrepreneurs need to start and scale their business.

Will schools reopen in the fall? Will my child be safe in the classroom? What conversations are teachers having about safety and quality of education this fall? Will they be able to adjust? Get these questions and more answered in this week's episode of Meeting You Where You Are. In this episode, host Jan Desper Peters is joined by four educators from the elementary to college level to discuss the pros and cons of schools reopening and how we can all support each other in taking care of our children

“In a time where information is inconsistent and responsibility appears lax, it is important to have an up-to-date discussion about all things COVID-19. On today’s episode of Meeting You Where You Are, host Jan Desper Peters is joined by population health expert Dr. Melissa Clarke and Cheryl Maxwell, a COVID-19 survivor, to talk A to Z about the dual pandemic. So, sit back and listen up to get the inside scoop about COVID-19 myths and facts, racial disparities in COVID-19 infections, and how to stay safe while protesting.”

In this new episode of the Meeting You Where You Are podcast, host Jan Desper Peters and her guest Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle Co-Founder Dayvon Love discuss the protests and policy implications of two pandemics COVID-19 and racism.

On this episode of Meeting You Where You Are, host, Jan Desper Peters, speaks with Councilman Robert Stokes of Baltimore City's 12th District about how COVID-19 has affected the wider Baltimore community while giving special attention to its effects on the senior population in his district. This episode also features two special guests, a director of a senior building and a senior resident, who share their experience and protocol on how they managed to keep their building COVID-free with 0 cases. Watch the full interview TODAY on YouTube. Listen to the full interview, like, and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, and Podomatic.