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Perspectives with Condace Pressley
by Cox Media Group Atlanta
Perspectives with Condace Pressley is an hour where conversation about the ways we may be different actually shows us how much we really have in common.
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Perspectives S37/Ep46 Business leaders returns to his first love, education
After starting his career as a teacher and later building a career as a large-scale franchise operator, Mike Campagnolo is returning to his roots in education this time bringing a Spanish immersion early childhood program to Atlanta. Next month, Tierra Encantada will open its first Georgia center...
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Perspectives S37/Ep45 Jasmine Guillory's It's Only Dancing
Jasmine Guillory is a household name in the rom-com world. Author of nine books for adults including the New York Times bestselling The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and Flirting Lessons, she’s making her YA debut this fall with IT’S ONLY DANCING. This new book addresses body image issues,...
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Perspectives S37/Ep44 How the T.D. Jakes Foundation is giving back
Across the country, nonprofit organizations are being asked to do more ... serve more families, meet more needs and solve increasingly complex problems often with fewer resources. So where does the money come from to continue that work? The T.D. Jakes Foundation is putting some real dollars…
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Perspectives S37/Ep43 Managing grief following a traumatic loss
Grief is something nearly all of us will experience, but there is no single roadmap for how we move through it. And sometimes grief is about more than the loss of someone we love. It can be the loss of the life we expected, the career we built, a relationship, our sense of security, even the…
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Perspectives S37/Ep42 Give Yourself Permission to Lead
Leadership is usually measured by what happens around us the performance of a team, the success of an organization, the decisions we make and the results we deliver. But what if effective leadership actually begins somewhere much closer to home with how well we lead ourselves? My guest today is...
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Perspectives S37/Ep41 Chaka Khan Foundation steps up to help Atlanta families in need
For families of children and young adults with communication and developmental needs, getting the right therapy can make an enormous difference. But getting access to that therapy and being able to afford it can be another matter entirely. Now, the Chaka Khan Foundation is partnering with Atlanta...
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Perspectives S37/Ep40 The one thing men hate talking about and having checked
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and this afternoon we're talking about something too many men would rather not talk about—their prostate health. But for Black men especially, that conversation could be lifesaving. Joining me is Dr. Xavier Bryant, CFO and Managing Partner of Atlanta…
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Perspectives S37/Ep39 What if you were more intentional about the thoughts that enter your mind?
What did you feed your mind this morning? We spend a lot of time thinking about what we put into our bodies but far less time thinking about what we allow into our minds. My guest today says the thoughts we choose can shape our mood, our relationships and even the way we move through life. Joann...
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Perspectives S37/Ep38 Health Care's rising costs leave Americans in one nation, overcharged
Having health insurance is supposed to give us some peace of mind. But for millions of Americans, being insured does not necessarily mean they can afford to get sick. New data show nearly half of working-age adults struggle to afford needed healthcare and here in Georgia, more than one in three…
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Perspectives S37/Ep37 Will new housing legislation make homes more available and affordable?
Housing is one of the biggest expenses facing American families and in metro Atlanta, finding a home you can afford has become increasingly difficult. Now, new federal legislation is being called the most significant housing bill in decades. But will it lead to more homes and lower costs? We are...
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Perspectives S37/Ep36
Many of us spend our lives caring for others. We care for our children, our spouses, our parents, our friends and neighbors. But what happens when the person you've always depended on begins depending on you? More than 100 million Americans now find themselves serving as caregivers for a loved…
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Perspectives S37/Ep35 Developing a love for books in young people
Reading opens doors. It sparks imagination, teaches history, and sometimes even gives us the courage to face our greatest fears. As students head back to school across Georgia, we're talking with one of today's most celebrated authors for young readers. Tiffany D. Jackson joins us to discuss her...
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Perspectives S37/Ep34 Keeping kids healthy all around as they go back to school
It's hard to believe, but the first day of school is just around the corner. While families are checking off school supply lists and getting those backpacks ready, there's another checklist that's just as important—making sure our children are healthy, physically, emotionally and mentally, before...
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Perspectives S37/Ep32 Surviving and Thriving amidst rising prices
Every day, millions of Americans get up, go to work, earn a paycheck...and still feel like they're falling behind. Rising prices, debt, housing costs and unexpected expenses have made financial security seem just out of reach for many hardworking families. Today on Perspectives, we're talking…
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Perspectives S37/Ep32 Artificial Intelligence - Welcome to the Wisdom Age
Artificial intelligence is changing almost every aspect of our lives - everything from how we work and learn to how businesses make decisions and even how we communicate. Some people are excited. Others are nervous. But one thing seems certain: AI isn't coming. It's already here. Today we're...
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Perspectives S37/Ep31 The new challenges facing our senior community
As America grows older, a new report suggests our biggest challenge may not simply be adding years to life — but adding life to those years. The 2026 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report paints a complicated picture for older adults nationally and here in Georgia: encouraging gains in…
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Perspectives S37/Ep30 The Unfinished Business of 1776
As America marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, there’s celebration, reflection, and for many people, some difficult questions. Who gets included in the American story? Have we lived up to the promises written into our founding documents? And is patriotism…
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Perspectives S37/Ep28/Ep29 Decoding the Declaration of Independence; Sharing Stories of the Witnesses to War
We have two very special conversations to share. First, as we move toward Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday celebration, we’re revisiting one of the most quoted—and perhaps least understood—documents in our nation’s history. You know the words: “We hold these truths to be…
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Perspectives S37/Ep27 Dealing with stress of vacation travel
Summer is supposed to be the season of escape — vacations, family road trips, reunions and making memories. But for many people, getting away can bring something unexpected: stress, overwhelm and anxiety. From crowded airports and delayed flights to fear of flying, overpacked itineraries and...
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Perspectives S37/Ep26 The Secrets of a Wedding Whisperer and Family Food Fest returns
A wedding lasts a day. A marriage, if we’re fortunate, lasts a lifetime. But somewhere between the flowers, the first dance, the seating charts and the perfectly posed photos… there are stories guests never see. Quiet moments. Big emotions. Family dynamics. Last-minute saves. Unexpected tears.…
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Perspectives S37/Ep25 The Unfinished Business with The Best Man Franchise
There are movies we watch… and then there are stories that stay with us. For more than two decades, audiences have laughed with them, argued about them, rooted for them, and maybe even seen pieces of themselves in them. The friendships, the romance, the ambition, the mistakes, and the…
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Perspectives S37/Ep24 Celebrate Atlanta with clues, culture and cuisine
Today we’re talking about food, culture, community, and a creative new way to experience Atlanta. Two sisters have turned a love for storytelling and dining into something interactive and intentional. Their company, Clues & Culture, takes guests on a self-guided culinary journey through Atlanta...
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Perspectives S37/Ep23 She left her marriage with $20 in her purse. Now she's a millionaire
Imagine walking away from a marriage with less than twenty dollars in your pocket and somehow finding the courage to rebuild not just your finances, but your entire identity. My guest today did exactly that. Lainika E. Johnson turned one of the lowest moments of her life into the foundation for a...
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Perspectives S37/Ep22 Loss as the gift of life through organ and tissue donation
It’s a decision that takes just minutes, but has the power to save and transform lives for years to come. Across Georgia, thousands of people are waiting for a second chance, for healing, for hope. And that hope often begins with a simple “yes” to organ, tissue, and eye donation. But for many,...
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Perspectives S38/Ep21 A Fresh take on a Mother's Day story
Sometimes the most powerful stories begin with a simple question: Who are you, and where have you been? For journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan, that question came after adopting her beagle, Hammy a gentle dog who had spent nearly four years inside a research laboratory. What started as curiosity…
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Perspectives S38/Ep20 Decision season for students and how their parents will pay for college
It’s decision season for thousands of students and families across our community. The acceptance letters are in… the choices are narrowing… and now comes the question that can feel just as overwhelming as getting in—how do we pay for college? For many families, the process is filled with emotion,...
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Perspectives S38/Ep19 Poll: 1 in 3 Adults Are Turning to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Information
A growing number of Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice some for convenience, others because they feel they have no better option. But a new national poll reveals many are relying on these tools without ever seeking professional care. Today, we’re talking with...
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Perspectives S38/Ep18 When a universal story asks something of all of us
There are some stories that entertain and then there are stories that ask something of us. What happens when faith is tested by unimaginable loss? When identity is reshaped by survival? And when two communities each marked by deep historical pain find connection in the most unexpected way? Today,...
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Perspectives S38/Ep17 Sara Amini makes sense of her "mixed feelings"
Think back for a moment to middle school that in-between space where you’re trying to figure out who you are, where you belong, and why it can sometimes feel like everyone else got a guidebook you didn’t. For many of us, those feelings don’t just disappear—they grow up with us. My guest has taken...
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Perspectives S38/Ep16: Leadership Lessons learned in the Black Church
You know, some of the most powerful leadership training in this country didn’t happen in a boardroom… it happened in the Black church. From leading choirs to organizing communities, from speaking in front of a congregation to learning how to bring people together — generations of leaders have…
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Perspectives S38/Ep15 Changes in Higher Education - It's not what it used to be
American higher education is at a crossroads. Colleges and universities are facing enormous pressures from shifting demographics and rising costs to political scrutiny, artificial intelligence, and questions about the real value of a degree. So what happens next? My guest today says the moment...
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Perspectives S38/Ep14 Childfree Singles are changing the retirement landscape
Today on Perspectives, we’re exploring a quiet but profound shift happening in American life. Nearly one in four U.S. adults — more than 50 million people — do not have children. Yet our financial systems, estate laws, and even our expectations around aging still assume that adult children will...
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Perspectives S38/Ep13 Learning to support family members with dementia
Dementia is a word that touches more families than many of us realize. Behind the diagnosis are real people — parents, spouses, friends — and caregivers trying to navigate an often overwhelming journey. Next week in Roswell, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and purpose for older adults…
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Perspectives S38 / Ep12 Spring forward and improve your diet
March is National Nutrition Month, and with spring break right around the corner, many of us are thinking about resetting our routines—maybe getting a little more rest, getting outside more, and hopefully making healthier choices when it comes to what we eat. But here’s a statistic that may...
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Perspectives S38/Ep10 Black Health Matters Expo returns to Atlanta's Friendship Baptist Church
You’ve probably heard the phrase “your health is your wealth.” But for many people in the Black community, achieving and maintaining good health can come with unique challenges. From higher rates of chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes, to disparities in access to care and…
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Perspectives S38/Ep11 A celebration of sisterhood during Women's History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Perspectives highlights a powerful gathering of women leaders working to uplift and empower communities across DeKalb County. Host Condace Pressley sits down with Carla Morrison, CEO of Chit Chat Communications and producer of the 15th Annual Women’s…
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Perspectives S38/Ep9 GSU invites Atlanta to go "Dancing with the Panthers"
It is a fund raising event and tons of fun for Atlanta and the Georgia State University Community. Go Dancing with the Panthers on Monday, March 2, 2026, 6:30pm at the Rialto Center for the Arts. The event will bring together the schools most beloved faculty, staff, alumni, students and athletic...
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Perspectives S38 / Ep 8 When the accident is no accident
On the program today, an introduction to a new author. This is a gripping story about secrets, loyalty and consequences. Lori Miller Kase joins Perspectives to discuss her debut novel, The Accident. It is a psychological thriller set in a seemingly quiet Connecticut town. The story unravels after…
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Perspectives S38 /Ep 7 Black Health Matters Expo moves to Friendship Baptist Church
The Black Health Matters Expo and Summit returns to Atlanta on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The event moves this year to Atlanta's Friendship Baptist Church. It is a day of health education, free screenings, movement and connection. Rosalyn Young Daniels, the expo's founder and CEO joins...
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Perspectives S38/Ep 6 Celebrating Culture with Alvin Ailey and football
Few artistic institutions carry the weight of history, excellence, and cultural truth quite like the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. For more than six decades, Ailey has told our stories—stories of struggle and triumph, sorrow and joy—through movement that speaks when words fall short. Today,...
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Perspectives S38/Ep5 The secret to clean eating may be on your kitchen counter
If you made a New Year’s resolution to eat better, feel better, or take better care of yourself—and you’ve already slipped—you’re not alone. In fact, January 9th has earned the nickname “Quitter’s Day,” when many people quietly give up on the goals they set just days earlier. But what if the...
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Perspectives S38/Ep4 Remarkable progress in the fight against cancer
Last week, the American Cancer Society released its annual Cancer Statistics Report—and there’s some news that truly matters for families everywhere. For the first time, the five-year survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70 percent. At the same time, cancer remains the second…
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Perspectives S38/Ep3 Protecting your knees and back with New Year fitness goals
It’s a new year, a new mindset—and for a lot of Atlantans, new fitness goals. But every January, doctors also see a spike in injuries from people who jump in too fast. Joining us is Dr. Trevor Turner, a physician specializing in performance and regenerative medicine at Pravida Health. He’s here…
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Perspectives S38 / Ep2 MLK Week 2026: Using art to celebrate Dr. King's Legacy
Thriving Together Atlanta is about to unveil the Mobile Art Experience, transforming a MARTA bus into an immersive space for art, healing, and community connection. The bus will launch its multi-event tour on January 12, 2026, from 11am-3pm at the King Center, located at 449 Auburn Ave. NE,...
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Perspectives S38/Ep1 Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America
On today's show we are joined by one of the nation’s leading voices on property law and racial justice, Professor Bernadette Atuahene—Harvard and Yale–trained scholar and author of the powerful new book PLUNDERED: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America. As the country marks…
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Perspectives S37/53 Mark Rampolla challenges everything you THINK you know about success
Today on Perspectives — a conversation every leader, founder, dreamer, and do-it-yourself-er needs to hear. Mark Rampolla is the visionary entrepreneur behind ZICO Coconut Water and a mission-driven investor whose companies have reshaped entire industries. Now, after building and scaling more…
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Perspectives S37 / Ep52 How do you smell? The Power of Perfume
Today on Perspectives — we explore the extraordinary world of scent with one of its true pioneers. Sue Phillips is a global fragrance expert, a former executive for brands like Tiffany, Lancôme, and Elizabeth Arden, and the creative force behind Scenterprises and the Sue Phillips Fragrance...
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Perspectives S37/Ep51 An easy way to become a "know it all" with Brian Boone
Today we’re taking a delightful dive into the weird, witty, and wonderfully informative world of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader. For 38 years, these books have turned our quick moments — and our not-so-quick ones — into mind-expanding adventures filled with trivia, odd quotes, wild history, and...
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Perspectives S37/Ep50 Celebrate the Holidays with Black Nativity at the Ferst Center
Today, we’re celebrating legacy, faith, and the power of music as we welcome some of the extraordinary artists behind Black Nativity: A Gospel Christmas Musical Experience—a limited Atlanta engagement that blends gospel greats with the next generation of rising stars. It’s a story of tradition,...
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Perspectives S37/Ep49 Can I Say That? Finding your voice without fear of speaking up or out
On today’s Perspectives, we’re talking about finding our voice in a world where speaking up can feel risky. Eighty-four percent of Americans say they’re afraid to express their true opinions. Dr. Chloe Carmichael, clinical psychologist and author of Can I Say That?, joins me to share practical...
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Perspectives with Condace Pressley is an hour where conversation about the ways we may be different actually shows us how much we really have in common.
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