“Real Talk” with dr. rhonda is on-line family radio for young adults. Our mission is to address the needs and interest of young adults ages eighteen to thirty-five, and give a voice to their unique view of the world and their daily life experiences. “Real Talk” covers a diversity of topics relevant to singles, couples and young families.  Our goal is to “Keep it 100”-100% Real, 100% of the time. We will facilitate an opportunity for young people to discuss life and the world from from their own unique perspective.  In her effort to strengthen young adults and their families, dr. rhonda’s primary goal is to talk with young people and not at them.  Occassutionally dr. rhonda will bring older adults who work with young adults as their mentors and advocates as guest on “Real Talk”.  

The Five E’s
dr. rhonda utilizes the consultation expertise of young adults to help shape the direction and focus of “Real Talk”.  Because our ultimate goal is to understand young adults so we can strengthen families, every show on “Real Talk” will engage young adults around at least one of The Five E’s:

• Energizing the Circle: Family & Relationships
• Education: Knowledge & Career
• Enlightenment: Advice & Wisdom
• Expressions: Style & Creative Arts
• Empressions with an E: Weekly Highlights & Wrap Ups

“Real Talk, Don’t Ever Lose Your Voice”

Connecting with Young Adults

“A Message From dr. rhonda”

The first several months hosting “Real Talk” have been very exciting. I have learned so much from my guest, which empowers me as an educator and advocate for the needs of young adults and their families.  While the current economy and health care, are major challenges for young adults today, many young adults are persisting towards their goals and “living their dreams”.  From the interviews I’ve conducted over the first several weeks, young adults commitment to education, family and their careers was evident in every single interview.  Their desire to be understood, valued and respected by their parents and other older adults, was also a central theme in their discussions.  Their need to blaze new trails, be innovative and honor their entrapenuerial spirit was also clear.  I finished each interview with great pride and a clear sense that the future will be in good hands!  I’m looking forward to continueing the discussions and facilitating an opportunity for young adults to “find their voice” and define their lives on their own terms. 

Biographical Sketch

Your Host dr. rhonda is a native of Flint, Michigan. She is an Associate Professor of social work with over twenty-four years of professional social work experience and fourteen years as a social work educator.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Michigan State University and a Masters’ and Doctorate degree in Social Work from Howard University. She was trained as a social worker in the field of domestic violence. She has served as an Executive Director of a shelter program for battered women and their children and as a Coordinator for a Sexual Assault crisis hotline. It was during these intense practice experiences that she built an expertise in the areas of child maltreatment and sexual abuse,  an developing her lifelong commitment to helping adult survivors of sexual abuse and maltreatment.
She is the editor and publisher of “The Healing Power of the Circle: A Collection of Spiritual Awakenings”. Her practice and research expertise include popular youth culture, spirituality, practice methods for urban populations, child care, head start programs, child and family welfare, crisis intervention and sexual abuse prevention. She has written in the areas of physical discipline, school social work, academic achievement and hip-hop culture, intergenerational care giving and cultural competence.
dr. rhonda is a mother, mentor and advocate of youth and young adults.  She believes in the significance of words and language as an expression of collective cultural and individual life experiences.  She embraces the power of voice as a vehicle for healing inner pain and suffering and empowering the next generation of families.

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