March 24, 2021  

spectrumnews1.com – How Doulas Are Adapting During the Pandemic

In some careers, social distancing isn’t an option. So, one business owner in Southern California has made some lifestyle sacrifices to continue doing what she has been doing for two decades.

Kathleen Sullivan used to work in sales. She said she was successful, but selling things to people “is not who I am,” Sullivan said.

After seeing a classified ad in a newspaper for people to help new parents and knowing that she’s always been maternal, she said she found her new calling and signed up.

“I am trained as a postpartum doula,” Sullivan said. “And I’m also trained as a baby nurse, which is now called a newborn care specialist.”

Her company is called Soft Slumbers. Sullivan said newborn care packages are about $500, depending on the baby’s age and that overnight care can cost about $40 per hour.

Full article here: https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/human-interest/2021/03/24/being-a-doula-amid-covid-19-with-social-distancing-protocols

March 23, 2021  

asksharifah.com – Brian Hooks Interview with Sharifah Hardie

Sharifah Hardie sits down with comedy legend, actor, producer, director and entrepreneur Brian Hooks. Brian is best known for Eve, Phat Beach, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and 3 Strikes and has launched his own company, Left of Bang Entertainment.

Working to change the gang cycle, Left of BANG Entertainment is giving a unique alternative to youth. The production company aims to provide inner-city youth with the opportunity to take part in the filming process by being on set, and participating in all that goes into bringing a film to life.

Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IXaY60mtCA

March 22, 2021  

mbopartners.com – State of Independence with Joe Mullings, CEO of The Mullings Group

Joe Mullings is founder, chairman, and CEO of The Mullings Group, the world’s leading search firm in medtech, healthtech and the life sciences, as well as the founder of a number of other companies, including a production company and a start-up incubator. State of Independence Host Aassia Haq, vice president of talent marketing at MBO Partners, speaks with Joe about his ideas about how the future of technology is already impacting the future of work and the future of search and how workers need to be in control of their own career and personal brand to stay competitive.

Full article here: https://www.mbopartners.com/state-of-independence/podcast/?wchannelid=tpjnrr8bok&wmediaid=bynwx52sw0

March 22, 2021  

ONDA SPOTLIVE – Brian Hooks Interview with Host Sharifah Hardie

Sharifah Hardie sits down with comedy legend, Brian Hooks who is an actor, producer, director and entrepreneur. Brian Hooks is best known for his role on the hit Television show Eve, You may have also seen Brian Hooks on Phat Beach, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and 3 Strikes to name a few. Brian Hooks is working on a stand up comedy special and launched his own company, Left of Bang Entertainment.

Working to change the gang cycle, Left of BANG Entertainment is giving a unique alternative to youth and giving them a chance to get behind the camera on a production set. Brian Hooks started the production company to provide inner-city youth with the opportunity to take part in the filming process by being on set, and participating in everything that goes into bringing a film to life.

Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeRqDmC3AHA

March 19, 2021  

parade.com – How Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce? Here’s What You Should Know About a Typical Divorce Timeline ft. Lauren Peacock

With everything going on in your life right now, the last thing you need to deal with a lengthy divorce process—but how long does it take to get a divorce typically and how can you speed things up?

According to a survey by Nolo.com, most divorces take about a year from start to finish. If the divorce proceedings go to trial, it typically takes a year and a half to get a divorce. “If you can get it done within six months, then that would be considered a very quick divorce,” says relationship expert Lauren Peacock, author of Female. Likes Cheese. Comes with Dog.: Stories About Divorce, Dating, and Saying “I Do” and the creator of The Divorce Case subscription box.

Full article here: https://parade.com/1181867/marynliles/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-divorced/