Yvonne N. Pierre is a devoted mom of two boys. She always had a passion for developing works in the entertainment industry (i.e. film, books) that inspire, inform and uplift. Yvonne’s youngest son was diagnosed with Down syndrome after birth and she redirected her attention and primary efforts towards the special needs community. ADVOCACY: In November 2004, she launched “Have Ya Heard the Abilities of Downs” which she later dropped to simply “HYH Online.” In 2007, Yvonne launched an online radio show self-entitled “The Yvonne Pierre Show” an on-demand talk radio show dedicated to informing and inspiring listeners on topics ranging from self-improvement to parenting a special needs child. The show has received nearly 100 thousand downloads. In 2011, Yvonne launched HYH Rise Awards to celebrate and give recognition to those who are making a difference in the Down syndrome community – parents, self-advocates, nonprofits, for-profits and individuals. The awards have received over 13-thousand voters worldwide. Yvonne’s story was featured on the cover of Parenting Special Needs magazine in the May/June 2010 issue. In October of 2011, Rise an annual eMagazine dedicated to further give recognition to the Rise award nominees and recipients. In April 2012, Yvonne will direct and produce her first stage production called “Then You Stand” to further spread Down syndrome awareness. Join us for this great interview Thursday March 22, 2012, 7:00pm ET.

Marquez Hughley, Motivational Speaker

A native of Opelika, Alabama, Marquez Hughley, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving almost 6 years as a Paralegal Specialist, including a deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. He attained the military rank of Sergeant (E-5) before his honorable exit in 2005. He is a motivational speaker, author, contributing writer,  licensed Christian minister, Morehouse College student, entrepreneur, CEO of Gigaré, Inc. (www.gigarecollection.com) & Editor-In-Chief of Gigaré Lifestyle Magazine. Marquez Hughley earned a B.A. in Theology from Minnesota Graduate School of Theology, and is currently pursuing a second B.A. in Finance at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Marquez and his beautiful wife, Joanne will be our guest in the first hour on March 15, 2012. As always you don't want to miss this dynamic speaker.

Ms Marian Thomas will be our guest in the second hour of the show on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 8:00pm ET to talk about her latest book and upcoming events. Her debut book, Color Me Jazzmyne, was recognized by the Sankofa Literary Society Review as one of the top 100 books for 1st Quarter 2010. It was also nominated for the 2010 Book-of-the-Year by AAMBC (African Americans on the Move Book Club) Literary Awards. Color Me Jazzmyne reached No. 1 on the Amazon.com Rhythm and Blues bestsellers list. My Father's Colors (2011 release) reached No. 1 on the Amazon.com Soul bestsellers list. Come and take a listen!

Bishop Donald M. Crooms Sr. - Author of the book "What Men Really Want"

Bishop Crooms will enlighten us on the questions that all women and some men want to know. "What Men Really Want." Stay tuned ladies and gents, this is a show you don't want to miss! Bishop Crooms will be with us during the second hour of the show, take a listen and have your questions ready!! Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 8:00pm ET.