NEXT GENERATION, Women Entrepreneurs

DRUM ROLLLL PLEASE..... This year's 2018 Class of Whitney's Women Entrepreneurs goes to ladies who are making their mark on the next generation. Each year we pick a group of women in business to feature on our show. This year our leading ladies are using their platform to help to help others.

Our first guests created a getaway rehab center for those struggling addiction. On the show this mother/ daughter team walk us through their rock-bottom moments that lit the way for their future path. Their stories are tough, but also a testament that we can channel even difficult situation to help others.

Shades of Hope

The show is stacked with story after story of women using their power for the greater good. From the Katy Lynch the co-founder of kids coding facility to Chelsea Handler using her clout to change the world, these interviews will walk you through using your gifts and talents to better the next generation.

We end the show with a psychotherapist Kelley Kitley who's difficult past lead her to her field of helping others. She walks us through the shift we all can make to use whatever business or skills we have to better this world. Chicagoland tune in Monday 4/23 to Lakeshore PBS at 6:30 PM and The Quad Cities, Thursday at 7:30 PM on WQPT. WATCH NATIONWIDE, Friday www.whitneyreynolds.com

Newest Form Of Bullying

Bullying is a word that we've all seen or talked about in the last few years. A lot of light has been shined on this topic. In my first season of the show we had a program that featured a kid who had been bullied. He opened up about his struggles and the impact this had on his life. WATCH

This Monday we are discussing a new form that bullying is coming in, cyber. With everyone glued to their phones and social media, cyber bullying is on the rise. Here's the breakdown:

Topic: Cyber Bullying

Guests:

Sarah Spain- ESPN

Dr. Marc Atkins- Bullying Expert

Yana German- Online Bullying Victim

VV- Question:

Have you ever experienced cyber bullying

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Make sure to tune in this Mondays at 6:30 PM for our latest show and don't forget to join the conversation. Twitter: @whitneyreynolds or #TWRSbullying

A Life Story- Black Lives Matter

Meet Dr. Reverend Wayne Gordon. This outstanding man and his wife have exchanged comfort for making their mark in a community that desperately needs help. Their amazing journey to helping thousands in a dangerous neighborhood in Chicago started years ago and it's not over yet. Watch as we talk through why black lives matter, gun violence and the desperate need for change. He's one that's not sitting on the sidelines and just weighing in on these tough issues, he's actually in the thick of it. He is a true example of, "Being the change you want to see."

His story is one that leave you motivated and ready for change. Chicagoland make sure to tune in Monday May 16th at 6:30 PM to Lakeshore PBS.

As you know if you've followed our show over the seasons, we are dedicated to tough topics. All the issues we feature are real life stories that must be heard. If you have show idea or topic close to heart let us know by clicking the "Contact Us Page."

How Life and Laughter Go Hand In Hand

Coming up on The Whitney Reynolds Show we are talking a lighter topic- Life and Laughter. This week we look at how laughter overall makes life better.

Little did I know, when I was taping this show just a few week's later we would find out I was pregnant. Becoming a mom of twins and hosting a show leaves a lot of room for things to go wrong, major stresses to pop up and nerves to be shot, however I have learned that life is so much better with a smile. In life we can dwell on our problems or learn to laugh through our lessons.

This week's show is all about just that, LIFE AND LAUGHTER. Make sure to tune in on Monday May 2nd on Lakeshore PBS at 6:30 PM as talk through this topic with experts, celebrities and folks that have worked firsthand with this topic.

SNL Alum- Tim Kazurinky

Change Is A Good Thing

Well it has been an amazing week for us here at The Whitney Reynolds Show. On Monday we launched to weeknights here in Chicago and had a big watch party to celebrate. The party was hosted by Hubbard Inn, we had amazing food, drinks and great photos by Action Booth. We packed the 2nd floor with 120 of our most loyal viewers, TWRS Staffers and folks from our PBS Network. What a fun night! CLICK HERE for all the party pics

My Lakeshore Public Television Team

My number one supporter and best friend- David Heiner

If you would have told me a few years ago that I'd land a constant spot on a Chicagoland PBS station with a weeknight time-slot, I might have looked at you cross-eyed. I've always said, "I know where we are going. Just not sure how we're getting there." I believe our progress has a lot to do with hard work, but also in knowing how to handle and embrace change! Everyday brings new opportunities and it's up to us to take advantage or deal with what life hands us.

With that being said, this week's topic falls right in line with CHANGE. Our show is "Be The Change." We are talking with folks that have taken extreme measures to leave their mark here on earth. We have outstanding guests, who not only recognized a problem but do whatever it takes to see the solution through.

First on the show we’re going to have Jeremy Courtney. He’ll be talking to us about the Preemptive Love Coalition. PLC is a program that trains Iraqi doctors and nurses to preform life saving heart surgeries on children born with life threatening heart defects. Jeremy is the founder and Executive Director of PLC. He was born and raised in America, however now resides overseas.

After saving lives, Jeremy is a musician and songwriter in his spare time. He believes that music and storytelling can help bridge the gaps with reconciliation between cultures. Check out his song! http://www.jeremycourtney.com/2013/11/21/get-5-free-songs-from-the-preemptive-love-book-tour/

Next up we have Molly Thompson and Lauren Parsekian Paul (You may have seen her husband, Aaron Paul, on the hit TV series Breaking Bad) on the show to talk about the Kind Campaign. The Kind Campaign is an initiative to stop Girl on Girl crime in schools all across the country. It teaches young girls that KINDNESS is the key to stop the long lasting negative effects of girl on girl crime. This segment totally made my heart smile!

We will also have two local schools on the show, to talk about how they are giving back in a huge way! Get ready for a great show! Remember: Monday's 6:30 PM & Sunday's at 10:30 AM on Lakeshore Public Media (WYIN). LIVE OUTSIDE OF CHICAGO? Check your local listings for our show in your area! We launch next month in The Quad Cities.

I hope this show inspires you to be the change, you want to see! Have a great week y'all.