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HEALTHY HEARTS CBS journalist and popular television news personality Mark McEwen served for many years in a variety of high- profile positions, including anchoring “CBS This Morning” and serving as entertainment reporter for “The Early Show.” He was also a correspondent for the CBS News show, “48 Hours.” From “The Morning Program” to “CBS This Morning” to “The Early Show,” Mark was a mainstay on CBS since first joining the network in 1987 until he left in 2002. He anchored with a unique flair and snagged a Who’s Who of big interviews. Mark was named one of the country’s “Ten Most Trusted News Personalities” by TV Guide. He has interviewed many prominent newsmakers, including five Presidents and countless Hollywood elites (actors, directors, singers, etc.). He covered almost every imaginable television event, including the Oscars, the Cannes Film Festival, the Golden Globe awards, the Grammy awards, and the Country Music Association awards. He covered three Winter Olympics and anchored the morning broadcast from Nagano, Japan, during CBS Sports’ coverage of the Olympic Winter Games. In Nagano, he also ran with the Olympic Torch. In 2004, Mark became the anchor for the morning and noon news for WKMG in Orlando, Florida. He had a stroke in 2005 that almost killed him and changed his life. He was in a coma and intensive care and did rehab for a year. He did a TED Talk about his time at CBS, his stroke, and the uplifting and inspiring road back. In March of 2014, Mark began hosting “Positive Mark” on WKMG- TV, which showcased good news and positive, inspirational stories. In October of 2014, he started a blog entitled “Mark McEwen’s World,” which currently has over 700,000 viewers - iammarkmcewen.blogspot.com. This blog has already been featured by AARP, the National Stroke Association, and the American Heart Association. His writing has been featured in the Orlando Sentinel as a Guest Columnist multiple times. In October of 2018, he became a board member of the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. In February of 2020, Mark joined the team at the Black News Channel as host of “All Things Men.” Shows can be seen on his website, www.markmcewen.com. Mark is an often sought-after keynote speaker. He was the keynote speaker in Toronto as the for the Canadian March of Dimes, in Fairbanks for Go Red for Woman, at the Neuroscience Convention sponsored by OhioHealth, and Bristol Myers Squibb
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for their Global Patient Week. He was the host for the launch of Eliquis. Mark was born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Berlin, Germany, Montgomery, Alabama, and Crownsville, Maryland. He attended the University of Maryland and now lives in central Florida with his family.
Robin Soliz earned a bachelor’s degree in social science education from Bethune Cookman University. She attended Southern New Hampshire University for her master’s degree in
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Although her name may be new to this side of the creative industry, storytelling has always been a part of her DNA. Erikka Hart has written poetry, blogs, short stories, and journals for as long as she can remember
history. She has been in the public education sector working as a history teacher, a Director of Education for a non-profit, and now serves as an Orientation Coordinator and Academic Advisor for Valencia College. She is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Robin enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, reading books, and playing tennis. Robin currently resides on the east side of Orlando. GOOD EATS Michael A. Miller Miami University of Ohio. He is a former Captain in the US Air Force. Moving to greater Orlando allowed him to enjoy the second love of his life, the game of golf. He can be found on various central Florida golf courses at least three days a week. He is a member of Allen Chapel AME Church in Sanford and a Life Member of the NAACP. Mike finds great joy in spending time with family and friends, so the Millers like to entertain. He is the proud father of three children (Angie, Mickey, and Steven), grandfather of four boys, and great- grandfather of two boys. To make sure he always has a foursome for golf, Mike has taught everyone in his immediate family (children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and daughter-in-law) to play golf. He is deeply committed to making all of his wife’s dreams come true. retired from a 30-year career with the City of Cincinnati as Chief of Staff for the City Solicitor and Director of Real Estate and Relocation. He earned a BS Degree in Economics from
and worked as a trusted makeup artist in the entertainment industry for two decades. She worked with clients like Nike, Adidas, Cartoon Network, Netflix, Hulu, and entertainment giants like Shaq (pun intended). While being a makeup artist was creatively fulfilling, Erikka always knew that writing was her true passion. The year 2020 forced her to pause and reflect on her life; it was just the motivation she needed to return to school where she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University. Writing has always been her calling, and she knew it was her destiny to pursue it as a career. Her experience as a commercial makeup artist helped develop her eye for detail, which still serves her in her current profession. That, combined with her love for storytelling, allows her to create compelling content as a professional copywriter.
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Kyraneshia Coleman obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Florida A&M University. She received her Master’s Degree from Troy University in Public Administration. Kyraneshia has worked
in the social services field for over 17 years and has an array of experience. She currently serves as a Health Strategy Specialist in workforce development for a healthcare system. Kyraneshia is also a certified Life Coach and strives to make an impact on those within her community. She is a member of the Sanford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she is the Chair of the Technology Committee. She has been an avid volunteer for the past 20 years. In her spare time, Kyraneshia enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.
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