About SoundBalming with LaMarr D. Shields: Inviting you into his basement Balm shelter once weekly for emergency relief from the rays of negative reinforcement bombarding us throughout our daily living experiences, LaMarr D. Shields drops balms made up of inspiration, information, uplift, and edutainment on shelter dwellers in the form of amazing stories about innovative individuals--artists, activists, social entrepreneurs, social impact practitioners, educators, soldiers of our civic systems, everyday people/courageous everyday doers--committed to creating positive progressive social change in our world today, often doing so via unique, unusual, and surprisingly unexpected methods and approaches.Hosted by the Baltimore based and Chi-town south side raised, Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields, SoundBalming brings its listeners social change ideas through audio lectures, audio interviews and roundtable discussions. With the intention to help you rise and thrive, Dr. Shields chronicles the journeys of his special guests creating their own paths, enlightening and illuminating the way forward for you on your own special road to restoration, healing, progressive change and positive action.
The pre-eminent guide and life influencer for leaders, students, athletes and employees on getting out of their own way in business and life to achieve the ‘impossible", Tom Corner, joined me in the …
In this time of crisis and isolation, the role of art becomes more central to our lives, whether we realize it or not. Joining me in the BalmShelter to discuss the role of art and artist during COVID…
Listen in at author, CEO/President, Lorna Little, as she takes us on her incredible journey from being a teen mom to CEO to leading a $28 million organization during an international pandemic.
Lorna …
In 2012, Reed quit his job in Australia and moved halfway across the globe to the US to change his life, and to chase a dream. With limited funds, no investing experience, and no credit, Reed went fr…
With the outspread of the Coronavirus pandemic, one must take care of oneself and loved ones. For this various precautionary measure has been adopted by everyone over time, but with that, it is essen…
Bill Protzmann, a renowned contemporary pianist and composer, tells a very personal story about the healing power of music.
With self-effacing humor and refreshing candor, Uma Shankari examines her Spiritual Evolution from her childhood in India to her arrival in the United States.
What she uncovers are familiar and all…
Mark Hernandez is the owner and founder of People and Pets Energetics. He is a Holistic Practitioner that helps people and animals that have “hit the wall” with health and well-being issues. He uses …
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person- HSP?
Do you even know what an HSP is?
Well today may be your lucky day as we interview Alexandria Thibodeaux, transformational leader, teacher and healer for highly …
It’s no secret that the popularity of CBD has grown exponentially in recent years. Chances are someone in your circle of acquaintances has used CBD: a co-worker, a family member, or a friend. And ch…
Michelle Kuei was an 11-year-old student in rural Taiwan when a car running a red light completely altered her life’s trajectory. Through the long and painful process of recovery, Michelle made surpr…
Starting and growing a business in the creative industries can be challenging at the best of times. Can you move your company forward during a major crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and if so, h…
When people first come across the Law of Attraction, their hearts and minds often immediately think of one specific thing that they’d love to manifest in their lives. However, the next thought is usu…
The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a condition can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress…
In addition to the serious implications for people's health and the healthcare services, coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a significant impact on businesses and the economy. Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson s…
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why.” - Mark Twain.
You are going to LOVE this episode! Dr. Towanna Burrous is real. She is a mom, Execu…
For years, critics have sounded off about the lack of diversity in nominations in the Academy Awards. Social media commentators have used the hashtag, #OscarsSoWhite, to share their disappointment.
J…
Jeff gives a candid, unforgettable look at the world for at-risk and incarcerated children and youth today, and the juvenile justice professionals who work with them.
Julia Gabor, Mindful Founder of Kid-Grit, opens up about her personal life, and how her upbringing prepared her to serve some of the most challenging kids. Kid-Grit is committed to a holistic develo…
On this episode of SoundBalming, Hotep, Business Abolitionist, documents his personal and professional journey of building Hustle University in real-time. From his early days of being a kindergarten …