Really Charlie

Let's make mental health a priority. Join us for a bi-weekly podcast/show on the Really Charlie podcast. We encouraged you to join us live. If you wish just tune in and we will invite you through the StreamYard link. Charlie Perry is a 30 year retired Police Officer in the New Bedford Police Department. He has worked in Patrol, Juvenile Detective, School Resource Officer, Detective Division, Criminal Records Bureau serving the city of New Bedford in various capacities. Charlie is an accomplished poet and is in the band, KS & The Lifted. He currently hosts the Really Charlie podcast on Anchor by Spotify and is the host on WNB One Radio with Host Russell Ramos. Marvin (CoachM100) is a Mental Health Caregiver Coach who helps those who struggle and need support as a caregiver for friends and family members that are afflicted with mental setbacks. Marvin (CoachM100) helps them transition through these challenges, moves the needle with them in regards to their own self-care, and provides lasting coping skills. Marvin (CoachM100) has spent over thirty years as an operational leader, educator, self-help advocate, coach activist, and implementation specialist. Marvin (CoachM100) works in the local communities as a certified master health, life and transformational coach. Marvin (CoachM100) has coached hundreds of people over the last 30 years helping men and women, who have personally had breakthrough moments. His vast business acumen, deep community connections, and his purpose have given him the foundation to take our community, from here to there. His lasting relationships with people of all backgrounds, has allowed him to relate to a community in dire need. He created his Man UP Program, to help uplift men. Marvin moved to Los Angeles, CA from Charlotte, NC, where he was an activist for numerous Domestic Violence organizations, Charlotte Reads Program, Habitat for Humanity, Aids Walk, and Girl Talk. Marvin has given his time and support to underserved youth throughout the Charlotte area. Marvin contributed his image to several Billboards in Charlotte to promote literacy amongst children 5-12 years old. Once he arrived in Los Angeles, CA, he has continued to uplift the community of Los Angeles contributing his voice to the Minority Outreach Symposium with Political Leaders, Law Enforcement, Homelessness Woodland Hills Residents, Our Rise Up programs, and several Domestic Violence Shelter & Safety programs. He looks forward to taking many people in the community from here to there.

Rudolph remains deeply involved with the New Bedford Public Schools. He is now in his 6th year as Health Teacher at Carney Academy. Rudolph was the New Bedford High School Boys Varsity Head Coach in 2017. He turned a 4-16 team the previous year into at 16-6 team the best record NBHS has seen in the last 12 years. All 9 of his seniors graduated from High School. 5 went on to attend College their freshman year to play basketball. Rudolph now operates through his LLC “Leaders In Training” that provides basketball camps, and summer leagues for the Southcoast Area. His camps also help introduce  Nutrition, Yoga, Financial Literacy, Boxing, Domestic Violence Awareness and Drug & Alcohol Prevention. In addition to his LLC, Rudolph owns a private basketball facility called “ Next Level Factory Dartmouth” located in South Dartmouth. Next Level Factory was opened in the Fall of 2020.The facility offers private and group trainings for all ages. As the lead trainer of the gym his most notable clients are division 1 scholarship players who attend Syracuse, Providence, Umass Amherst, Boston College and Sacred Heart. As well as the top elementary, middle school and high school players in the area.

Join the Host Charlie Perry on the Really Charlie podcast & Adam Soares, owner of @cookedusa upcoming clothing brand.

Nikia Gonzales of Los Angeles California is a Cape Verdean originally from New Bedford, Ma.  Nikia is the Daughter of Frank Parky Grace of New Bedford and Cunina Gonzales of Wareham MA.  Nikia is mother of two daughters, Event Planner and Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Advocate who is the founder of Never Be Solo.  Never Be Solo was founded one month after her brother Stephano “Solo” Gonzales died by suicide in 2013.  Never Be Solo was created to stop the stigma behind mental health & suicide to bring awareness to those who are suffering from Depression & Mental Illness and helping families cope from loss.

Join us for a bi-weekly podcast/show on the Really Charlie podcast. We encouraged you to join us live. If you wish just tune in and we will invite you through the StreamYard link. Charlie Perry is a 30 year retired Police Officer in the New Bedford Police Department. He has worked in Patrol, Juvenile Detective, School Resource Officer, Detective Division, Criminal Records Bureau serving the city of New Bedford in various capacities. Charlie is an accomplished poet and is in the band, KS & The Lifted. He currently hosts the Really Charlie podcast on Anchor by Spotify and is the host on WNB One Radio with Host Russell Ramos. Marvin (CoachM100) is a Mental Health Caregiver Coach who helps those who struggle and need support as a caregiver for friends and family members that are afflicted with mental setbacks. Marvin (CoachM100) helps them transition through these challenges, moves the needle with them in regards to their own self-care, and provides lasting coping skills. Marvin (CoachM100) has spent over thirty years as an operational leader, educator, self-help advocate, coach activist, and implementation specialist. Marvin (CoachM100) works in the local communities as a certified master health, life and transformational coach. Marvin (CoachM100) has coached hundreds of people over the last 30 years helping men and women, who have personally had breakthrough moments. His vast business acumen, deep community connections, and his purpose have given him the foundation to take our community, from here to there. His lasting relationships with people of all backgrounds, has allowed him to relate to a community in dire need. He created his Man UP Program, to help uplift men. Marvin moved to Los Angeles, CA from Charlotte, NC, where he was an activist for numerous Domestic Violence organizations, Charlotte Reads Program, Habitat for Humanity, Aids Walk, and Girl Talk. Marvin has given his time and support to underserved youth throughout the Charlotte area. Marvin contributed his image to several Billboards in Charlotte to promote literacy amongst children 5-12 years old. Once he arrived in Los Angeles, CA, he has continued to uplift the community of Los Angeles contributing his voice to the Minority Outreach Symposium with Political Leaders, Law Enforcement, Homelessness Woodland Hills Residents, Our Rise Up programs, and several Domestic Violence Shelter & Safety programs. He looks forward to taking many people in the community from here to there.

Freddrick also known as “Freddrick HalleluYAH!!!” is a gospel singer, rapper, and song writer. He is also the founder and CEO of Christ Like Muzik Group (CLMG) which is a music label that believes in the motto “all Christ all the time.” Aside from being the CEO, Freddrick manages the various artists under the label and he has ample experience in promotion and artist management.

 Rochelle Cruz (Coach Ro), owner of Neighborhood Nutrition (now Mix It Up Nutrition) on Kempton St and True North Nutrition on Acushnet Ave's North End of New Bedford, both of which focus on health, wellness and positive impact in the city. Coach Ro's passions include community, building positive relationships, personal growth, and minority empowerment. She started her journey when she fell in love with Herbalife products in 2016. After being at her highest in weight and lowest in self esteem, the products helped her to transform into a high energy and healthy woman who loves herself and wants to empower others to do achieve the same. So she ditched her corporate career in Project Management and started her local small businesses to bring impact and opportunity to the New Bedford community.  Justine Medina is the owner of Our Way Nutrition located at 623 Brock Ave. in New Bedford. She is passionate about fitness , nutrition and overall health and wellness. In 2016, Justine decided to try a 3 day Herbalife trial pack and not only were the meal replacement shakes delicious but she was blown away by the energy she felt while losing weight. Since then Justine has coordinated local weight-loss challenges and has helped people lose over 7,000 lbs collectively. She opened Our Way Nutrition in July 2020 and is a certified personal trainer and NBPS administrator. Michael & Donna Cruz- Donna explained: Michael and I got introduced to these products a little over 25 years ago.   His sister Julie told him he needed to lose weight and needed to get on these products;)  I started shortly after him and long story short Michael lost 30lbs and dropped a couple of pants sizes.  I lost 15lbs and dropped a couple of pant sizes and people just wanted what we had.  We shared these products with co-workers, family and friends and worked this business part -time around our full- time jobs. It has always been our mission to share these products with everyone in our community.  Along with our business partner Rochelle Cruz who opened up the 1st nutrition club in New Bedford called Neighborhood Nutrition now Mix-It Nutrition and True North Nutrition we have been  able to help so many people reach their health and wellness goals. Michael retired from the state years ago and I retired in  January of 2020 from the City of New Bedford and opened up My City Nutrition in the heart of Historic downtown New Bedford. Health and Wellness is so important and to be able to share that with our community along this awesome opportunity  is what drives us and our passion.

“Curator of a Bigger Vision Within,” Mark V. Smith specializes in speaking from his personal experience of trials and tribulations in life.  His desire to chronicle CHOICES and share the “journey,” resonates at his core personally and professionally. Smith is Vice President of MACCA (Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association), and former RESEA (Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment) facilitator for the Department of Labor.  An alumni of The Ohio State University, he has a strong passion for mentoring.  Smith lives with his wife, Tasha, in Laurel, MD. Smith is an award winning STRIVE (Support Training Results in Valuable Employees) trainer at the Center for Urban Families in Baltimore MD.  His teachings and guidance have changed the lives of thousands of men and women not only in Maryland, but nationwide. His podcast, The Process, depicts life's challenges we all must endure. They also present the insight we all have within to face those "storms" as they arise. By using the clever use of acronyms within his messages, he offers a way for us to remember key points as we grow forward.  One of the methodologies Smith often speaks of is believing  “Your Why is Greater Than Your Situation Which is Part of Your PROCESS". This  gives us the perspective that we are always GROWING FORWARD. #MarkVSmith #CuratorofaBiggerVisionWithin Instagram @within_your_process

Join me with CO-Host Russell Ramos & Albi Cullen as we have a community connection about PAACA & it's Cozy Up at the Gathering Center. Many are unhomed and PAACA provides a spot to be sheltered during these winter months.The RISE UP Gathering Center offers a respite for New Bedford residents who are experiencing homelessness by providing guests some nourishment, access to resources, fellowship, and a helping hand.FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT paaca.org

"if you want a gift fall in love with your presents" D. Staley https://www.facebook.com/darnel.staley https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo973R5hHvexHQZ_z8e_k0w/videos Join us as we highlight this young artist, who wears many hats from rapper, writer, producer, graphic designer to event coordinator. He is from Providence, Rhode Island but he home is New Bedford, Massachusetts. You can find him behind the scenes or on the stage. Take notice of this Black Star  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20-YHU-_lOI