EPISODE 34: “A LIFE OF PURPOSE” FEAT. MUSIC MOGEL WORDSMITH AND OSTOMY ACTIVIST/MODEL JEARLEAN TAYLOR

<p><strong>LIVE – WED., SEPTEMBER 8, 2021</strong>. This episode will feature inspirational music, positive inspirations, and <strong>WORDSMITH </strong>a Baltimore-based songwriter, performer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. In 2009, <strong>WORDSMITH</strong> opened his independent label NU Revolution Entertainment. Since its inception, distribution and licensing deals with INgrooves, United Masters, Redeye, and APM Music helped the company flourish! <strong>WORDSMITH </strong>has released 6 albums over his career, became a Grammy Voting Member, and earned winner of Best Rap/Hip Album for Perspective Jukebox at the 16th Independent Music Awards. Wordsmith continues to use this platform to strengthen partnerships with major brands like Netflix, ESPN, NFL Network, and WWE to name a few. 2019 brought prominent features in the hit shows Russian Doll (Netflix), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix), Preacher (AMC), Skam France (UK TV), and recently had two songs featured in the video game NBA 2K21 Next Gen! Continuing to expand the company, he officially opened his nonprofit “Rise with a Purpose, Inc.” and delivered his first TED Talk via John Hopkins University in 2021. He is here for the <strong>INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC HIGHLIGHT! AND –</strong> <strong>JEARLEAN TAYLOR here as our INSPIRATIONAL HIGHLIGHT PERSON OF THE DAY!</strong> Jearlean Alston-Taylor was born and raised in Southwest Baltimore, MD where she developed a rare form of cancer (Rhabdomysarcoma) at two years old. Doctors thought she would not live beyond the age of three. Her chemotherapy and radiation treatments began at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Because of this rare type of cancer, Jearlean's childhood included several reconstructive surgeries, lengthy hospital stays, and ongoing medical circumstances. As a result of cancer, she was forced to have two ostomy bags for the rest of her life. As a result of her struggles, journal writing would be the source of her internal healing. Pretty Girl Blues: An Autobiography is an int