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Digital intelligence is reshaping how organizations work, and success depends on integrating multiple domains, using real-time analytics, and ensuring strong cyber protections as data grows and risks increase This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk with Chris Carter, Director - Key Accounts and Australia at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, to explore the fast-moving world of digital intelligence, data, and analytics and dive into the complexities of the work, how rapidly the landscape is evolving, and the major challenges organizations face today. TLDR : 00:41 Introduction of Chris Carter 03:00 Rob is confused by the idea of renting out brain capacity for compute power 07:13 Chris discusses the fusion of data, AI, and human judgment in complex environments 34:30 Are we giving enough attention to human cognitive capacity? 42:34 Rugby tickets with the family Guest Chris Carter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscarter3/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ ' Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini…

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An exploration of life, love, literature and the arts from the Christian perspective.

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#Religion #Christianity #Melanie Dee

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GIVE LOVE: The Tangible Intangible Gift (Christmas Edition) 25:40

48 weeks ago25:40

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That one gift that stands above the rest... you can't hold it in your hands, but you can hold it in your heart. You can't carry it, but it can carry you... Listen in as Melanie discusses a little on the subject of giving, and why there's no greater gift than love. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Originally recorded on 12/14/24, airing on 12/24/24)…

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GOD'S REMINDERS: His Love Always Shines Through 23:05

1 year ago23:05

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Amidst the noise and distractions of life, God always has a way of getting through. Listen in as Melanie discusses a little on the subject of God's reminders - and how His love will find you every single time. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Originally recorded on 11/14/24, airing on 11/26/24)…

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EVERY HERO HAS A CHOICE: Reviewing "Spiderman 3" 46:46

1 year ago46:46

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There's a hero inside of all of us, and every hero has a choice -- to choose the good and be the light or choose to walk in darkness. Listen in as Melanie gives her take on Spiderman 3 (starring Tobey Maguire & Kirsten Dunst), expounding on some of the hard things we face in love and encouraging us to continue to be a light. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Originally recorded on 10/4/24, airing on 10/19/24)…

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FRUIT THAT REMAINS 34:36

1 year ago34:36

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In any arena we're in, people will know we are disciples of Christ by our love, the #1 fruit of the Spirit. And our connection to that Vine produces fruit that remains, fruit that also draws others to God. Listen in as Melanie reminds us to check our fruit, and encourages us to continue to be a light in these last and evil days. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Originally recorded on 9/1/24, airing on 9/13/24)…

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CLIMATE OF COMPETITION & COVETING 51:35

1 year ago51:35

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In a climate of competition and coveting, when seeking for more becomes more about you and less about God, your purpose or others, beware. What part does coveting and competition play in your world? How can love balance everything out? Listen in as Melanie highlights the impact and effects of coveting and competition on the road to destiny. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.…

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KEEP IT SIMPLE: JUST LOVE 31:27

1 year ago31:27

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What can you do to make a difference and best represent God? Keep it simple: Just love... A life that reflects love is a life that reflects God. Listen in as Melanie delves into Matthew 25:35-40 and highlights this powerful truth. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .…

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LOVE MAKES A DIFFERENCE: Words, Deeds and Feelings 29:54

1 year ago29:54

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Drawing from the words of Maya Angelou and her own book, Love Check, Melanie challenges us to go beyond the bare minimum as we love in word and deed and create memories of kindness and love that others can truly feel. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Originally recorded on 5/25/24, Audio podcast airing on 6/1/24.…

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ASCEND TO LOVE: Rising Up to God's Standard 36:17

2 years ago36:17

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Referencing such literary works as The Count of Monte Cristo, Shawshank Redemption, the Bible (1 John 4:7), and her own book, Love Check, Melanie takes another deep dive into the topic of Love. This episode further highlights the evidence, challenges, necessity and supremacy of love, while reminding us to look within and rise up to God's standard. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Originally recorded on 4/26/24, Audio podcast airing on 4/30/24.…

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AFTER THE RESURRECTION: The Last Sayings of Jesus 40:35

2 years ago40:35

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Around Easter/Resurrection Sunday time, we often hear about the last sayings of Jesus on the cross as if that was the end and the last things He had to say, but have you ever paid attention to what He said AFTER the resurrection? Listen in as Melanie shares these words of love from the 4 gospels of the Bible, how they relate to us, and how Jesus is still speaking today. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Originally recorded on 3/20/24, Audio podcast airing on 4/1/24.…

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SELFLESS ACTS THAT LIFTED HUMANITY: Colvin, Boynton, Lewis, Houston & Wells (Black History Edition) 46:11

2 years ago46:11

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One of the major qualities of love is that it is sacrificial, giving of itself for the wellbeing of others. Listen in as Melanie highlights a few notable African Americans for Black History and Love Month, whose selfless sacrificial and inspirational acts helped make the world a better place, and their effects are far-reaching even today. #BlackHistoryMonth #LoveMonth Claudette Colvin Amelia Boynton Robinson John Lewis Charles Hamilton Houston Ida B. Wells For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Originally recorded on 2/17/24, Audio podcast airing on 2/29/24.…

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MAGNETIC LOVE (Reviewing "The Chosen" Film/TV Series) 35:04

2 years ago35:04

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It is often Love that draws us, Love that transforms us and Love that sustains us. Listen in as Melanie gives an in-depth review on the hit TV series-turned film, "The Chosen," which depicts the life and ministry of Jesus and his original disciples -- specifically the first three seasons. This monumental work, and the first of its kind, is another beautiful reminder of the redeeming love of God. (Season 4 in theaters February 2024) For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Originally recorded on 10/14/23, Audio podcast airing on 1/31/24.…

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LOVE CHECK CONVERSATIONS (Author Edition): Telltale Signs of Bullying and Why Your Voice Matters 32:10

2 years ago32:10

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Imagine not knowing what to tell, when to tell and who to tell... Listen in as debut author, Mrs. Freddie Rodgers Simmons (aka "Miss Freddie Mae") discusses her new children's book, "Lil Dal No Tattle-Telling," and its primary subject matter, which we all can relate to - bullying. This is one that all parents, guardians and adults need to hear - and remember, love is the answer. For more on the host and her book, visit Melanie's website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. (Originally recorded on 12/22/23, Audio podcast airing on 12/27/23)…

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APTITUDE FOR GRATITUDE: Minding Your Posture 32:37

2 years ago32:37

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Opening with a snippet on gratitude from motivational speakers Germany Kent & Zig Ziglar, listen in as Melanie expounds further with a message that will hopefully challenge you to keep a posture and an attitude of gratitude. Increase your aptitude for gratitude by making it a habit, in word and deed. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Originally recorded on 11/25/23, Audio podcast airing on 11/30/23.…

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For Every Mountain: A Matter of Perspective 34:18

2 years ago34:18

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The beauty, magnitude and grandeur of mountains can put God, you and life in perspective. For every mountain you encounter, there's a lot to take in... what you see and experience is a matter of perspective. Listen in as Melanie shares a word from one of her dreams and more on the topic. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠ . Originally recorded on 10/23/23, Audio podcast airing on 10/31/23.…

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ISSA WORD INDEED (PT 2): Mind Over Matter 38:30

2 years ago38:30

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Words and deeds are a vibe, and love is paramount... Listen in as Melanie delves a little deeper into last month's topic about the power of words, how they frame and affect our environment, and why the words you're speaking and listening to matter. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠ . Originally recorded on 9/23/23, Audio podcast airing on 9/30/23.…

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ISSA WORD: What Are You Speaking & Listening To? 36:27

2 years ago36:27

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Spoken word. Written word. Living word. The words we ingest, speak and listen to help to frame the world we live in and can literally affect growth, health and vitality in a positive or negative way. They can also serve as a defense against negativity, toxicity and spiritual attacks. Listen in as Melanie shares a thought-provoking word on this simple truth, as well as a few insights she's learned along the way. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com . Originally recorded on 8/18/23, Audio podcast airing on 8/29/23.…

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Kings and Queens and the Value of One 25:37

2 years ago25:37

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When it sinks in that your Creator deems you as royalty, as priceless, as an indispensable part of humanity; it will revolutionize your mindset, behavior and life as a whole. We kings, queens, princes, princesses, etc. are worthy of royal treatment and won't mind giving the same to everyone we meet, knowing they too are one of God's own. Listen in as Melanie breaks down "the value of one," from the divine perspective. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. FROM THE ARCHIVES: Originally recorded on 5/5/21, Audio podcast re-airing on 7/28/23.…

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In Pursuit of What You Love: Reviewing "The Little Mermaid 2023" 33:25

2 years ago33:25

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Disney's 2023 remake of "The Little Mermaid," among other things, reminds us that it's okay to keep that childlike wonder, to be willing to explore, and to desire more out of life and love - even when it's uncomfortable, difficult or misunderstood by others. Listen in as Melanie shares her take on this beloved classic and why it's still making waves today. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. Audio podcast airing on 6/29/23.…

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Now You're Speaking My (Love) Language: Getting Beyond The Disconnect 38:45

2 years ago38:45

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If you aren't speaking the (love) language of your loved ones, there's gonna be a disconnect somewhere along the line. Dr. Gary Chapman's international best-selling book, "The 5 Love Languages" has positively transformed the way many think and interact in their relationships for over 30 years. Listen in as Melanie shares insight on the topic, as well as new love languages which reflect the changing social times we live in. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. Audio podcast airing on 5/31/23.…

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Black Love In Cinema (Reviewing "Sylvie's Love") 33:14

3 years ago33:14

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The stories we see in film color the hearts, minds, and perceptions of people and cultures in our society. Food for thought: What's your favorite love story in film and why? Listen in as Melanie gives her take on a must-see period film for the romantics out there, "Sylvie's Love," a sweeping Black love story that stands out amidst the stereotypical and often negatively depicted stories like it. A reminder of why we need more positive Black love representation in film to help change the narrative. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. From The Archives - Audio podcast airing on 4/30/23.…

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WHEN ART BECOMES LIGHT (Reviewing "Summer of Soul" Film) 30:42

3 years ago30:42

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When art becomes light, it stirs the soul and lifts the spirit. Listen in as Melanie gives her take on the must-see Academy Award-winning documentary, "Summer of Soul," which features hidden gems of Black history, culture and music from the Harlem Culture Festival -- and shares reminiscent moments from her own life. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. Originally recorded on 2/21/23, Audio podcast airing on 3/29/23.…

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The Author Behind Your Story: Highlighting Tyler Perry (Black History Edition) 33:04

3 years ago33:04

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As we reflect on those whose stories and work have impacted our lives this Black History Month, think about this: Your story was written before the foundation of the world. Psalm 139 speaks of the book of your life that was written, the days of your life fashioned before your days on earth began, all leading toward the destiny already ordained for you. Listen in on this Black History segment as Melanie highlights Tyler Perry and gives a word of encouragement to the dreamers out there. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. Originally recorded on 2/17/22, Audio podcast airing on 2/26/22.…

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DREAMER: Gleaning From Joseph, King, Disney, Hughes & Angelou 28:01

3 years ago28:01

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The journey to pursuing our dreams can be an interesting one, to say the least. How important are dreams and goals to you vs. living your reality? Listen in as Melanie gives a word of encouragement to the dreamers out there, while sharing a few nuggets from some of the greats who touched on the topic of dreams and their pursuit. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. Originally recorded on 1/27/22, Audio podcast airing on 1/31/22.…

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Bloom Where You're Planted 35:48

3 years ago35:48

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Growth takes time, water, light, and love primarily - and we grow through everything we go through. Listen in as Melanie shares a little of her journey, which may encourage you daily to bloom where you're planted and resist the push/things that take you outside of your character, your capacity, and your calling. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. Originally recorded on 12/13/22, Audio podcast airing on 12/30/22.…

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Purpose, Pain & The Power of Love (Reviewing "Wakanda Forever" and "Till") 37:04

3 years ago37:04

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Some of the most trying or tragic times in our lives can be great catalysts for self-discovery and discovering/fulfilling purpose; developing us into stronger, wiser and more empathetic people; and creating the necessary momentum to bring about great movements for the betterment of society. Love can have the same effect. Listen in as Melanie gives her take on two powerful, must-see films she just happened to see around the same time and noticed similar themes/connections, as well as significant contrasts, between them - the critically-acclaimed sequel to the "Black Panther," "Wakanda Forever," and "Till," based on the life and tragic death of Emmett Till. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. Originally recorded on 11/23/22, Audio podcast airing on 11/30/22.…

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LOVE: THE BLUEPRINT (Ghost Encounters) 43:57

3 years ago43:57

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An encounter with Jesus is a direct encounter with Love. Since Jesus is Love, then He is also our blueprint - in business, in life, in ministry, in relationships, etc. Listen in as Melanie explores further from the pages of her book and other sources on the nature of Jesus, His acts, His character, His example - and how He shows up when we need Him most. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com . Originally recorded on 10/19/22, Audio podcast airing on 10/31/22.…

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LOVE: THE BLUEPRINT (Love Check Exploration of Jesus) 42:51

3 years ago42:51

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If Jesus is Love, then He is also our blueprint - in business, in life, in ministry, in relationships, etc. But what might that truly look like? Listen in as Melanie explores a few passages that give a small window into the nature of Jesus, His character, and His example - which may surprise you how different it is from common ideas about Him and our societal influence on what Love looks like. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com . Originally recorded on 9/20/22, Audio podcast airing on 9/29/22.…

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Roots & Beyond: Making the Ancestral Connection 42:53

3 years ago42:53

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In all your getting, get an understanding... Further insight into who you are and why you do what you do may be found in your roots. Melanie continues to reflect on the critically acclaimed "Roots" miniseries/sequels chronicling the life and heritage of legendary writer, Alex Haley - and how it relates to us today. Listen in on this episode as she shares a bit more about her personal discoveries into her family tree and why you should make the connection to yours. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. Originally recorded on 8/23/22, Audio podcast airing on 8/31/22.…

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Roots & Beyond: I'm That Branch (Reflecting on the "Roots" Sequels) 24:07

3 years ago24:07

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We are what our communities are made of - the branches, the limbs, the fruit - and it all starts with our family tree roots. Listen in as Melanie discusses the part we all should play in building community and shaping our world, as she continues to reflect on the critically acclaimed "Roots" miniseries/sequels chronicling the life and heritage of legendary writer, Alex Haley - and how it relates to us today. For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com. Originally recorded on 7/26/22, Audio podcast airing on 8/24/22.…

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Roots & Beyond: The Path to You 39:35

3 years ago39:35