Dr. Nina Joy Mena, known as Dr. NJoy, is an Atlanta-based community psychiatrist, author, podcaster, and motivational speaker passionately dedicated to addressing mental health issues. Dr. NJoy is double board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and holds medical licenses in twelve states.

Dr. Mena joins the show to talk about navigating through stress and anxiety, and to discuss the importance of having a strong sense of self-awareness.

Dr. Nina Joy Mena | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 9.4.25

Monique Moore Esq. is the first and current Executive Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.  As a thought leader and influential voice in the nonprofit and library communities, Attorney Moore Pryor is committed to equity and the important role the Free Library plays in strengthening communities throughout Philadelphia. 

Monique joins the show to discuss National Literacy Month and the work of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.


Monique Moore Pryor Esq. | Evening WURDS w/ Dr. James Peterson - 9.8.25

Melody May is  the Director of Programs of VisionLink. The VisionLink team has opened a new location on Broad Street in Center City, including an all-new Low Vision Resource Center with different types of eyewear, technology and other tools that can help people with vision loss live more independently.

Melodye joins the show to  talk about VisionLink’s new resource center and all that it offers the Philadelphia community.


Melodye May | Evening WURDS w/ Dr. James Peterson - 9.8.25

Leigh Owens is the Education and Advocacy Director at the Pennsylvania Prison Society. Josh Vaughn is an investigative reporter and the receipt of Pennsylvania Prison Society’s Love Above Bars “Human Rights Champion Award". They both join the show to discuss the their work in the Pennsylvania prison system and how their annual Love Above Bars event brings communities together.

Leigh Owens & Josh Vaughn | Evening WURDS w/ Dr. James Peterson - 9.8.25

Amy Pollock is the author of the book, "The Still Further Adventures of Jelly Bean". This book addresses how adolescents can deal with change, as the main character experiences the two people she loves most, her best friend leaving, and her grandmother remarrying and moving away, among other things. 

Amy joins the show to further discuss the context of her book, what parents can do when they have strong disagreements with their children, and more.

Amy Pollack | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 9.10.25

Dr. Ashley Gripper is the Founder of Land Based Jawns and Shape Change Gala honoree. Tien Syndor-Campbell is a body-centered psychotherapist, author, and advocate for what she calls the BodyMind connection.

They both join the show to talk about  how land, food, and healing intersect to empower Black women and communities. Their upcoming Shape Change Gala, Sept. 19th at Awbury Arboretum, will honor mentors, uplift collective healing, and raise $500,000 to secure land and expand Land Based Jawns’ impact.

Dr. Ashley Gripper & Tien Sydnor-Campbell | ecoWURD w/ P.O.C. - 9.12.25

Dr. Akanni Salako, is a doctor of physical therapy and a Forbes Health–featured wellness expert who has dedicated nearly a decade to helping women achieve sustainable transformation in their health, bodies, and relationships.

Dr. Akanii joins the show to further discuss the things women can do to improve their wellness through exercise, eating habits, mental health stability, and much more. 

Dr. Akanni Salako | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 9.16.25

Marla Burkholder is the artistic director of Journey Arts Philly: an organization that leverages the power of the performing arts to catalyze social change, challenge bias, and create spaces for dialogue and understanding by presenting culturally diverse voices that celebrate and affirm our shared humanity. Nia Benjamin is the Director of Creative Projects for Journey Arts.

They both join the show to talk about the various initiatives of Journey Arts Philly, the different productions that Journey Arts has upcoming in the 2025-26 season, and much more.


Marla Burkholder & Nia Benjamin | The Midday Break Room w/ Roxi Fab - 9.22.25

Dr. Wendi Williams is the President-Elect of the American Psychological Association, a visionary psychologist, educator, and leadership strategist with more than two decades of experience in higher education and the nonprofit sector.  She is the author of ‘Black Women at Work: On Refusal and Recovery’ and ‘The Majestic Place: The Freedom Possible in Black Women’s Leadership’, and the creator of the Black Women’s Liberatory Leadership (BWLL) Praxis.
Black Women at Work speaks to labor exploitation among Black women, and The Majestic Place speaks to the type of leadership roles Black women play in education, health, and non-profit industries.

Dr. Williams joins the show to further talk about both of her books, and to talk about the overall resiliency of Black Women.

Dr. Wendi Williams | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 10.8.25

Natasha de Bourg is a celebrity chef who is the executive chef at the new and acclaimed Caribbean restaurant RumHouse in Annapolis, MD. She is also the founder and president of the Trinidad Culinary Association, an organization that is dedicated to promoting and nurturing the growth of culinary arts in Trinidad.

Natasha joins the show to discuss her culinary journey, the initiatives of the Trinidad Culinary Association, her work at Rum House, and how she's using food to preserve Black and Caribbean history.


Natasha de Bourg | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 10.13.25

WURD Radio is the only African-American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, and one of few in the country. Taking a multimedia approach – on-air, online and in the community – WURD is widely recognized as the pulse of the African-American community locally, regionally, and nationally. From mayoral races to presidential elections, from the street corner to the corner suite, WURD has tackled the hard issues as an influential, respected and powerful voice in the marketplace.

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