Those around us range from
lovers and children to colleagues and customers. We do a lot of
talking, have several devices to help us talk and/or listen and
we are bombarded by information. However, its still a challenge
to be understood. And thats the good stuff. What about when
theres bad news to share?
Theresa has more than 20 years of multifaceted
media experience.
Currently, she is the producer/substitute
host of WHUR-FMs The Audrey Chapman Show, the
top-rated relationship and self-help talk show based in Washington,
DC.
Theresa also serves as deputy communications
director in the office of Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (D-IL),
and as an on-site assistant to the regional publicist for the legendary
Newport Jazz Festival (Newport, RI).
Theresas past media and public
relations experiences include: co-host of Business Her Way,
a live, daily talk show focusing on womens business concerns
on WDMV-AM and www.businessherway.net; producing UMTVs (University
of Maryland cable channel) award-winning special David Driskell:
The Symbolic Language of Art; narrating a Public Radio International
special on the late Texas Member of Congress Barbara Jordan; serving
as an editor and on-air news anchor for Monitor Radio (The Christian
Science Monitor radio service); producing and writing in the news
departments of the CBS and NBC television affiliates in Boston,
MA as well as New England Cable News (NECN).
In addition to her media work, Theresa
uses her varied communications skills to augment her work as a life
transition coach, workshop leader and political advocate, including
serving as manager of Sandi Jacksons winning campaign for
alderman of Chicagos 7th Ward, and press secretary for the
Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Theresa is also an accomplished member
of Toastmasters International, winning the 2005 District 27 Table
Topics impromptu speaking contest (the highest level achieved in
that competition). She has also earned the distinctions of Competent
Toastmaster, Competent Leader and Advanced Toastmaster-Bronze while
serving as a club officer for three of the last four years.
Contact
Theresa Caldwell at: tc@theresacaldwell.com
or visit her website at: www.theresacaldwell.com
Say
it By Heart - Archives
Premier
Show: You're quitting your job and living your Dream, now
you must tell everybody. How we share changes in our lives with
other people may be a key factor to your success. Some of the
people in your life may not be ready for you to move on because
they are not ready to change their program. Theresa Caldwell interviews
Inspirational Entertainer Terry Nicholetti, CEO of
Your Pearls of Wisdom as they show us how to communicate with
other people about change in our lives.
1.13.08-02:
Robert Pruitt, author of Out of the Box: Sharing the Gift
you are with the World" joins Theresa for a conversation about
how "coming out of your box" can still be hard to share with those
around you - even when you feel comfortable with your transformation
and love those you need to share it with. Visit Robert's website
at www.robertpruitt.com.
1.21.08-03:
It's happened to almost everyone. At
some point a close personal relationship is just not working anymore.
How do you tell your lover, kid, or parent that itÕs time to end
a relationship? How do you say what needs to be said and even
worst, how do you receive it? This week's show features psychologist
and author Dr. Jeffery Gardere, author of several books including
Love Prescription, talks about how to talk your way out
of a relationship of any type. Is it possible to Say It By Heart?
Visit Dr. Gardere's website at www.drjeffgardere.com.
1.28.08-04:
Dr. Kenneth Condrell, author of The Unhappy Child and
Connie Hanel, co-author of Demystifying and Deescalating Cyber
Bullying in the Schools: A Resource Guide for Counselors,
Educators and Parents give us a fresh perspective on bullying,
and how to deal with it. Dr. Condrell's website: www.goodparenting.biz.
2.4.08-05:
Theresa talks about Listening! Sometimes the best things happen
in conversations when our mouths are closed but our ears and hearts
are open. Listen, verb, to pay attention in order to hear. When
was the last time you really paid attention, not just waiting
for your turn to talk? This show explores the importance of listening
with Paul Heffron, a speaker, muscian, singer, and composer. Paul's
email address is paulheffron@sisna.com.
2.11.08-06:
This episode issue is one of Theresa's favorites... Anger. Sometimes
we disrespect our anger for various reasons. A lot of times we
are told that it is bad to be angry but maybe what we are reacting
to is how we react to our anger. Bestselling author, media personality
and inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant (Acts of Faith,
Value in the Valley, Yesterday I Cried...) says
that anger is one of the two most powerful emotions we have. Iyanla
shares tips on how to handle anger with her savvy humor while
giving valuable sage advice that we can all use. This show will
have you laughing out of your seat. Visit Iyanla at www.Innervisionsworldwide.com.
2-18.08-07:
How
do you talk about various issues with yourself? Always uplifting
Dr. Grace Cornish, the author of several books including 10
Bad Choices that ruin Black Women's Lives, talks about how
one of the good choices you can make is to stop the negative self-talk.
All women can benefit from this powerful and fun interview and
feel better about themselves and their negative self talk. Visit
Dr. Grace's website: www.myhealthylove.com.
2-25-08-08:
Hopelessness can become overwhelming. But it is possible to reach
out from under its crushing weight, or reach in to help someone
climb out from under it. This week, learn how from Empowerment
Teacher Muhsinah Berry Dawan @
firstsunday@gmail.com.
3-3-08-09:
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that
one in every four women in the U.S. will experience domestic violence
in her lifetime. However, it is one of the most
underreported crimes. Victims, those aware of their suffering
and all people of conscience, can speak up. L.Y. Marlow, bestselling
author of the award-winning book Color Me Butterfly, joins
Theresa to talk about how speaking up is one of the easiest ways
we can work together to end domestic violence. To find out more
and to join L.Y. campaign to strengthen domestic violence laws,
visit www.colormebutterfly.com.
3.10.08-10:
There's an old saying that you don't lie to your lawyer or your
doctor. Especially your doctor. But what if you don't know how
to tell the truth... Say It By Heart! Naturopathic Physician Dr.
Daemon Jones joins Theresa to share tips on ways to talk to your
doctor, and loved ones, about health issues. That includes talking
about how to make healthier food choices. Dr. Jones even shares
health-promoting food finds from her book Dae-licious: Recipes
for Vibrant Living. This sounds simple, but often it's not.
Her website is: www.healthydaes.org.
3.17.08-11:
At some point, we are all trying to make the sale - either in
our job, our own business or our personal life. We are selling
all the time... even when we meet someone. High-energy sales trainer
Che Brown shares how his 7 Secrets of Sales Superstars
can help you, no matter what you're selling. His website: www.
partnerslearning.com.
3.24.08-12:
Death doesn't take a holiday. At some point we will all lose someone
who means a great deal to us, if you haven't already. And that
"someone could even be a pet. We will also feel the
need to comfort someone who is grieving. Grief expert Robin McMahon
talks to Theresa about ways to live through periods of grief.
Her webiste: www. griefcare.org.
3.31.08-13:
Is it really possible to push back your fears and
create space for the confidence, intimacy and joy that can make
a real difference in your life? Absolutely! Bestselling author
Susan Piver joins Theresa to talk about how, based on her 2007
Books for a Better Life Award winner "How Not to be Afraid
of Your Own Life." Her website: www.
susanpiver.com.
4.7.08-14:
We often hear that "Nice Guys finish last," but it doesn't have
to be that way. Dr. Robert Glover joins Theresa to talk about
how Nice Guys can communicate their way to the top, at least in
their own circle of influence. His website: www.nomoremrniceguy.com.
4.14.08-15: Susanism: This is not a time for silence.
Especially for women. Tune in to Theresas spirited conversation
with Rev. Dr. Susan Newman as they share more Susanisms while
encouraging you to raise or strengthen your true voice. The world
needs you to raise your voice. So find it or strengthen it and
focus your passion and whatever you have to share... Say it By
Heart! Visit Dr. Newsman's website at www.sincerelysusan.com.
4.21.08-16:
Think youre too old, too fat, too uneducated, too
whatever
to take the first step toward your hearts desire?
Wrong! Experience The Soul of Lee Genesis for proof. Meet
the multi-talented performer who is just getting started
again at 60+ years of age. His website: www.leegenesis.com.
4.28.08-17:
Youve taken the first step... now take the next
one and guess what! - you dont have to Say It By Heart!
Just do it
Robert
Pruitt is back! The author of Out of the Box: Sharing the Gift
You Are with the World speaks with Theresa about deciding
whats next in your life, how to share (or not share) what
youre going to do about it, and how to handle it when next
looks too much like before. This is very deep folks! Visit
Robert's website at www.robertpruitt.com.
5.5.08-18:
Cancer. Theresa refers to it as an unexpected and unwelcome visitor
in this intimate conversation with a friend who recently discovered
that she has Breast Cancer. The friend, Minister of Spiritual
Science Karla Walker, says that no matter what the health challenge,
don't find doctors. Find Warriors for Your Healing. Email Karla
at karladwalker@msn.com.
5.12.08-19:
There seem to be a million things you have to keep in mind when
you are marketin your business. Sheila Dixon has boiled them down
to 150 Success Steps, and theyre all in her
easy to read book The Marketing Mission. Sheila joins Theresa
to discuss successful marketing and mommying for
upandcoming entrepreneurs. Her website is: www.wbis.biz.
5.19.08-20:
Your average person checks out a website 4-10 times before they
"buy" anything the site
offers. Would a visitor to your site buy what you're selling?
Tune in as the E-Commerce Diva, Jamila White, shares easy, low-cost
and effective ways to build your business online. Her websites
are: www.ecommercediva.com
& www.bootstrapbabes.com.
5.26.08-21:
Managing great people is great, but even great people have
not-so-great periods. That's when a manager needs to put a special
hat on: the coach's cap. However, many managers are ready to do
everything but coach. Let Anne Loehr help you get ready to coach
others - and yourself - to success. Her websites are: www.riverstoneendeavors.com
and www.anneloehr.com.
See schedule for all show times.
6.2.08-22:
If you have not had at least one experience of poor customer service
in the last two weeks, you've either stayed out of the stores
or you're a celebrity. We can all get - and give - great customer
service. Donna Cutting, author of The Celebrity Experience,
joins Theresa to talk about how. Check her out to see how you
would measure up! Her website is www.thecelebrityexperience.com.
6.9.08-23:
How to snatch your life back from the past? For most of us there's
some parts of our past that we refer to as pure hell. When the
past has Violence, Anger, Alcohol. Crime. Most people wouldn't
expect much from a child who grows up in that type of environment.
Neither would the child. But history is not destiny, Billy D.
Jarrett, author of Pretty Much Dead is proof. Tune in as
he tells Theresa his inspiring story. His e-mail address is:
llionhed@aol.com.
6.16.08-24:
How Leaders Communicate
No matter where you are a leader at work, at home, at church
or in a community organization, you are usually focused on results.
That's exactly where your focus should be. Effective communication
is important to help you get good results. Tune in as Judith Orloff,
author of The Top Performer's Guide to Leadership, talks
with Theresa about how leaders who effectively communicate start
within. Whether they want to or not. Her email address is
Judith@orlofflearning.com.
6.23.08-25:
CHOICE: Choose to tell yourself this... there is no end to the
love, abundance and joy you can experience. Did you ever think
about how much power you have? Right now, you have the power to
turn your vision into reality. You just have to choose to use
that power. It's simple, but not always easy. And as you'll hear
during the show, just exploring the idea can take your breath
away. Tune in for Theresa's moving conversation with Steve Ryals,
author of DRUNK WITH WONDER. His website: www.drunkwithwonder.com
6.30.08-26:
What's next
for you- Is up to YOU
A
listener wanted to hear more from Robert Pruitt, but this time
tackling the toughest challenge everyone faces after deciding
to go for what's next in life: maintaining. So the author of OUT
OF THE BOX: Sharing the Gift You are With the World joins
Theresa again for a frank conversation about keeping your commitment
to yourself. His website: www.robertpruitt.com.
7.7.08.08-27:
Gas prices, housing, credit and Government! We should see government
and politics as not things that are completely separate from what
we do in our everyday lives. Gas prices, housing and credit are
just a few roles that government plays that affect us and we need
to get more involved. It all starts with your vote. Popular political
commentator, bestselling author and editor of the online newspaper
The Daily Voice, Keith Boykin joins Theresa to talk about
the importance of being involved in the political process, going
beyond "identity politics" and keeping our energy up through the
November election. Check out his online newspaper www.thedailyvoice.com
as well as www.keithboykin.com.
Theresa also has additional thoughts about her popular shows after
they're recorded. You can find those reactions, as well as her
other various musings at www.theresacaldwell.com.
7.14.08-28:
Nobody wants
to lose someone they care about, especially if it's a shockingly
sudden loss. But odds are you will,
or someone around you will. How will you cope? How will you help
your friend, neighbor or colleague live with the loss? Theresa
asked Brook Noel for advice. Brooke is co-author of I Wasn't
Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After
the Sudden Death of a Loved One. Go to the Bereavement and Grief
section of www.championpress.com.
Or email brook@championpress.com.
7.21.08-29:
What
is the hardest part about being in an Intimate relationship?
The hardest part of an intimate relationship isn't
getting into one, it's staying in one. No matter who you are,
there will come a time when your partner will pluck your last
nerve. Tune in for my conversation with someone who has tips on
ways to stay together, including fighting rules. He's John Eckenwiler,
author of Shatterproof your Marriage: What makes Couples
Want to Give Up, and Ho to Prevent It. His website is: www.shatterprooflife.com.
7.28.08-30:
Do you feel like your life is a juggling act?
You're trying to keep your job, relationships and dreams going,
but it can be a struggle to keep something from crashing. Be encouraged
by my conversation with singer Changamire and hear cuts from her
CD Only Human. Plus, there's a special opportunity for
two lucky listeners! Hear Changarire at www.whensunnygetsblue.com
and www.sonnigrecords.com.
Feel free to check Theresa's website with additional thoughts
about the shows after taping. You can find reactions as well as
other various musings at www.theresacaldwell.com.
8.4.08-31:You've
got a decision to make. Do your homework but Go with your gut
Sounds
good, but what if your "gut" has gotten it wrong? Find out how
to get in sync with your intuition and realize the success you've
been dreaming about when Theresa is joined by Deborah George-Feres
of InDigo Coaching Systems. Deborah is also one of the featured
professionals in Insight Publishing's new book Blueprint for Success.
Go to www.indigocoachingsystem.com
to find out more about Deborah and the book.
8.11.08-32:
Are
you or know someone who is in Recovery?
Self-Awareness and Right Action can help you stay
on the path to recovery from addiction, but they can also help
anyone lead a more fulfilling life. Join Theresa for an inspiring
conversation with Allen Berger, Ph.D., author of 12 Stupid
Things that Mess up Recovery. You'll get a lot of great information
for yourself and anyone you know (or may meet) who is in recovery.
Allen Berger's website: www.abphd.com.
8.18.08-33:
(12) Stupid Things with Allen Berger, Phd.
I
felt that there was a lot more to say about the difference between
self-concern and selfishness when it was time to end the show
with Allen Berger, PhD. So, I invited the author of 12 Stupid
Things that Mess Up Recovery back to the show. You don't have
to be in recovery to appreciate Allen Berger's energizing, cut-to-the-chase
approach to life and love. His website is www.abphd.com.
8.25.08-34:
If you are you an Introvert
Introverts
often get a bad rap, even from themselves. They think they are
in the minority, when they may be the true - just silent - majority.
They just need effective ways to deal with parties, crowds and
conversations. They'll get them when Laurie Helgoe, PhD, author
of Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength,
takes me on a fun trip inside the introvert's world. Laurie Helgoe's
website is www.introvertpower.com.
9.1.08-35:
How to Improve Your Marriage
Have
a great Labor Day weekend! I hope you get through it without getting
angry. It's easy to wind up angry... at people on the highway,
at work or those you love. Love can even be possessive, controlling
and dangerous. That's IF it is love without compassion. How do
you fill yourself with enough compassion to cool the fires of
anger, especially when you've never experienced much compassion-fueled
love? Find out when I talk to the man who has literally written
books on the subject, Steven Stosny, Ph.D. His most recent work:
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It.
His website is www.compassionpower.com.
9.8.08-36:
What is it about Sports?
Whether
a team losing streak or the impact of sports on society, it can
be tuff to SAY IT BY HEART! When you think about talking, do you
really want to talk with someone who hates your favorite team?
I admire people who are into their favorite team or sport. They
keep the game interesting but some can be dangerous. This year,
WOW... what a sports year. The Summer Olympics were fantastic
in addition to everything else going on. Our guest this week is
David Steel, an award-winning columnist with the Baltimore Sun
and co-author of two sports autobiographies: "Four generations
of Colors" and "Silent Gester."
9.15.08-37:
Health Disparities
We have
to think and talk about health care in a different way. We've
grown used to sending astronauts into space, yet we still can't
figure out how to provide quality health care for every American.
Plus, the system does not seem to be designed to care for our
health. How can we cure what ails the American health care system?
The inspiring
Dr. Gloria Wilder has some
ideas. She's a pediatrician, and President/CEO.
9.22.08-38:
How to bring money into our lives and manage it well.
The
O'Jays had a big hit with the song For the Love of Money.
They sang that for a small piece of paper it carries a lot
of weight. And it seems like the less money you have, the
more weight it has. So in times like now when more people are
weighed down because they have less money, it helps to examine
ways to change our thinking in order to change our bank accounts.
How are you talking to yourself about wealth? How are you managing
the money you have? Tune in for timely tips from financial adviser
Gary Demirkan at garyd@bishopfinancialgroup.com.
9.22.08-39:
Is it time for you take a giant leap
forward?
Then youÕll need buckets of courage. Meet a man who literally
has THREE buckets of courage you can work with, and they all have
names! HeÕs Bill Treasurer, author of Courage Goes to Work.
The book is geared toward managers, but after you hear our conversation
youll know why anyone can feel more courageous after reading
it. His website is www.couragegoestowork.com.
9.29.08-40:
How do you tell your father that the person who makes you the
most angry is him?
For some people Father's Day means nothing, or it's their angriest
day of the year. How do you admit to yourself that you are very
angry at your father? What's more, how do you know if and when
you should let him know about that anger? Even if your father
is dead or you don't know who or where he is, it is possible to
share your feelings with him heal that anger and
live your life. Let Adeyemi Bandele of Men On The Move show you
how. His email address is adeyummi@aol.com.