Kevin Malone's Redemption: Passionate, courageous and changing the world.

Kevin Malone sat down with me today and shared how he is living his life to help others.  "It's an exciting journey. Maybe you don't think you can help but there are so many ways you can do so."  Kevin speaking about his upcoming mission to Haiti.

Malone has been on the Board of Directors for seven years for SCORE International which plans, organizes, and leads hundreds of short-term mission trips every year. Kevin Malone, talks about his efforts to bring dire needed supplies to earthquake stricken Haiti.
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About SCORE International
In 1985, Ron Bishop resigned as the basketball coach at Tennessee Temple University to start a sports missions ministry. Taking a basketball team to Mexico, this unusual ministry had a national impact. Since then, thousands of athletes have traveled with SCORE to 20 countries and have preached the Gospel to thousands of spectators at halftime. In addition, millions of others have heard the message through television and radio coverage.

SCORE has now expanded and is taking church youth groups, senior class trips, educators, choirs, medical teams and construction teams all in an effort to mass evangelize, expose people to missions and edify the local church. SCORE has established orphanages in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. A medical facility in the Dominican Republic has been built and will serve local pastors and missionaries, as well as the poor who cannot afford medical care.

In the Dominican Republic, SCORE is partnering with the Rawlings Foundation to build and operate a Baseball Academy, Camp, and Bible College. The Rawlings Foundation will build and own a world-class facility that SCORE will help operate and share in the ministry.
Currently, SCORE owns facilities in the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. It also does extensive ministry in Argentina. The ministry has plans to expand to other South American countries as well as Europe.
http://scoreinternational.org/

Actress Gina Ravera and Former Hockey Player Chris McGinnis

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Actress, Gina Ravera, Soul Food, The Closer, ER, and The Great Debaters, talks to us about PROJECT REINA is committed to health, wellness and empowerment of young women and girls.  We are dedicated to prevention through empowerment, education and purpose.  http://www.projectreina.org/
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Chris McGinnis - Hockey to Business
Former hockey player, Chris McGinnis tells of his transition from professional athlete to the world of business. How did being a professional athlete help him and hurt him in his journey...


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Giving Back Fund - Taking athletes and philanthropy to another level.

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Sunday, September 20, 2009
The Giving Back Fund
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The Giving Back Fund
Our programs and philanthropic consulting services are designed to highlight philanthropic role-models, promote best practices, and help to foster a strong and dynamic philanthropic community with an emphasis on the sports and entertainment industries.

Second Annual Best Practices Fundraising Summit
A Two-Day Intensive Fundraising Summit for Sports and Entertainment Philanthropy Professional on October 26th and 27th at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California.

CONFIRMED Speakers Include:
* KURT ASCHERMANN, President, Charity Partners Foundation; Former Senior Vice President of Resource Development and Marketing for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. * CLAUDIA CAPLAN, Chief Marketing Officer, Mendelsohn Zien Advertising * CAROL CONE, Founder and Chairman, Cone Inc * BRIAN GORDON, Co-Founder MMG * STACIE MANN, Vice President of Partnerships, Network for Good * DAN MIGALA, Publisher of the Migala Report; Director, Northwestern University's Master of Arts in Sports Administration * KIM NOVICK, Development Director for the Tony Hawk Foundation.

Foundations
The Giving Back Fund provides philanthropic consulting and foundation management to high-profile individuals and others committed to philanthropy.

The Yao Ming Foundation was established by NBA superstar Yao Ming to help rebuild schools in China that were destroyed during the May, 2008 earthquake and to support youth programs in China and the United States.

The AWard Foundation was established by New York Knicks Point Guard Charlie Ward and wife Tonja Ward. The Foundation's mission is to improve the lives of young people through mentoring and educational programs, as well as sports and Gospel music programs.

The Battier Family Foundation was established by Houston Rockets' star Shane Battier and his wife Heidi Battier to provide college scholarships to Detroit students and improve the quality of life for children in Detroit, Michigan and Houston, Texas.

Ben Gordon New Life Foundation NBA Chicago Bulls’ star established the Ben Gordon New Life Foundation to help develop the whole man; to enhance and increase self-esteem of all people with a special focus on youth in the New York and neighboring states, and the Chicago area. The Ben Gordon New Life Foundation is dedicated to sustained, reciprocal giving.
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Work The System: Making More and Working Less

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Work the System:
The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less
Eight years ago, after 15 years of 80- to 100-hour workweeks, a late-night epiphany revolutionized the way Sam approached his work and life. Based upon a simple change in mindset, he methodically whittled his arduous workweeks down to 2 hours while increasing his income dramatically. Now, he’s making more in a month than he used to earn in a year, and his small business has since become number one in its industry. Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less paves a path from chaos to ultimate control.

For small business owners, corporate ladder-climbers, and nine-to-fivers, this is a boots-on-the-ground blueprint for breaking free. It’s a road map to success and prosperity.

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Roy Spence Climbs The WSJ Best Seller List By Taking A Stand

Roy Spence
Chairman and CEO of GSD&M Idea City

Upon entering the new state-of-the-art 710 ESPN studios at L.A. Live, Roy Spence takes note of one of his fondest memories... the Texas vs. USC game at the Rose Bowl. He then flashed his "Dont Mess With Texas" smile.

It’s Not What You Sell, It’s What You Stand For is an inside look at the secret ingredient of high-performing organizations: Purpose.

Listen to LaFern Cusack on the Southern California Experience this Sunday, March 15, 2009 (5am-6am PST) as Roy Spence, chairman and CEO of GSD&M Idea City, a leading national marketing communications and advertising company, shares his story of success and purpose.

"If your organization went out of business today, will it be missed?!"

Companies that have a purpose beyond making money are the companies with the best products, most loyal customers and employees and consistent success in a continually evolving marketplace. It’s Not What You Sell, It’s What You Stand For will guide leaders and marketers through their own journey of understanding how their company makes a difference and how to harness that purpose for greater success.

Through firsthand experience working with some of America’s most successful companies—Southwest Airlines, Wal-Mart, Whole Foods Market, John Deere and BMW—readers will learn how to discover their purpose and bring it to life in everything they do. With a purpose in place, employee engagement is higher, competition is less threatening, customers are more loyal and innovation flows. It’s the secret to developing a more fulfilling work life as well as a healthier bottom line.

About Roy Spence: Roy has been named Ad Man of the Year and Idea Man of the Century and has been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, U.S. News & World Report, Esquire, Fast Company, INC. and FORTUNE for his perspectives on advertising, marketing and finding and fulfilling an organization’s purpose. A popular keynote speaker, he regularly addresses audiences from throughout the business, government and nonprofit communities.

Join Roy Spence at the thinkLA Annual Conference: IDEAS THAT CHANGE OUR WORLD... AND THE PEOPLE CREATING THEM, Thursday 30-Apr-09 5:00 PM to Sunday 3-May-09 12:00 PM PDT.

Good Business Sense

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3/9/09: LaFern Cusack interviews Allen Edwards, Author Shear Force: Beauty industry icon and hair guru Allen Edwards is an internationally renowned image-maker and business leader. www.allenedwards.com. Use the links below to listen to recent shows. To save the .MP3 file to your computer, right-click and select "Save Target As..."
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LaFern Cusack interviews Joseph Wohrle, Allen+Wohrle, LLP, The firm handles entertainment, intellectual property, real estate and business litigation matters, as well as providing business formation and transactional legal services. Joseph Wohrle is a 1989 graduate of Loyola Law School where he is an Adjunct Professor of Law. http://www.allenwohrle.com/index.php
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COMING UP NEXT WEEK:
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Roy Spence:
It’s Not What You Sell, It’s What You Stand For is an inside look at the secret ingredient of high-performing organizations: Purpose.

Companies that have a purpose beyond making money are the companies with the best products, most loyal customers and employees and consistent success in a continually evolving marketplace. It’s Not What You Sell, It’s What You Stand For will guide leaders and marketers through their own journey of understanding how their company makes a difference and how to harness that purpose for greater success.
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Good Business Sense: Allen Edwards SHEAR FORCE and Joseph Wohrle, Allen+Wohrle, LLP

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ALLEN EDWARDS
Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Memoir

It’s an exciting time for beauty icon ALLEN EDWARDS. Edwards and his wife and business partner Lisa are celebrating their 35th Anniversary in business this year. And SHEAR FORCE: An Image-maker’s Memoir written by Allen Edwards with Lorin Shields-Michel and published by Durban House Press is now available at bookstores across the country. The book is an inspiring personal story of Allen Edward’s triumph over adversity. And Edwards takes us behind-the-scenes into the glitzy Beverly Hills beauty industry during the ‘70s and ‘80s.

What is Allen Edwards secret for being an industry leader for over 3 decades in the competitive world of beauty? He customizes each hair style and color to work for each client and emphasizes constant change with his styling team. “When a client says that they love the way they look and feel, I know my team and I have done our job. This has always been my goal”, explains Edwards.

Allen and his team of personally trained stylists have coiffed some of the world’s most recognizable celebrities including Brooke Shields, Ted Dansen, Goldie Hawn, Dustin Hoffman, Kirsten Dunst and Donna Mills. Edwards is the original creator of the Farrah Fawcett layered cut which started a trend that still exists today. ALLEN EDWARDS Salon + Spa is located in Brentwood and Woodland Hills, California and coming soon a new product line: ALLEN EDWARDS GREEN. www.allenedwards.com

Joseph Wohrle, Partner
Allen+Wohrle, LLP

A southern California native, Joe has been practicing law for nearly two decades. Additionally, since 2005, Joe has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at his alma mater, Loyola Law School, where he teaches advanced civil procedure to second and third-year law students. Joe also serves as a temporary judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Joe is a founding partner of Allen + Wohrle, LLP, where he litigates disputes for clients in the entertainment, advertising, real estate, and manufacturing industries.

In 2003, Joe was the lead trial counsel for a multinational manufacturer in a lawsuit against a U.S.-based distributor and a former shareholder. After a three-week trial, Joe obtained a $13.7 million jury verdict and judgment against both defendants. On February 23, 2004, this victory was featured in a Los Angeles Daily Journal article entitled “Kohap Wins $13.7 Million Award Against Grand Bell”.

In 1999, Joe represented an auto body shop that was sued for over $1 million by an insurance company which alleged that the owners were part of a conspiracy ring that had committed fraud.Ultimately, the insurance company, represented by a large law firm, accepted the body shop’s settlement offer for an amount that was less than 5% of the amount demanded. Allegations by the same insurer led the California Bureau of Automotive Repair to seek the permanent revocation of the body shop’s license. Joe again successfully represented the body shop, proved that no fraud had been committed, and prevented the revocation of the body shop’s license.These related cases were the subject of an October 17, 2001 cover story in the Los Angeles Daily Journal entitled “Big Deal”. In that same edition, the Los Angeles Daily Journal also profiled Joe in an article entitled “Gentlemanly Fighter”.

Joe also was trial counsel for the former owners of a shopping center sued by a national fast-food chain. Joe obtained a judgment in his clients’ favor after a three-day trial, and an award of nearly $100,000 in attorney’s fees.

Joe is a frequent commentator on the radio, where he discusses legal issues of general interest.

The firm represents entities and individuals in the entertainment, media, real estate, construction, on-line, and manufacturing industries. Allen+Wohrle, LLP is dedicated to obtaining superior results by employing the flexibility required to anticipate and adapt to today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
http://www.allenwohrle.com/index.php