ON THE CALL with Ozzie Stewart

CATHY GEORGE: Cathy was my very first guest and now a year has passed managing the challenges of working within this new pandemic ‘norm’, Cathy sees her co-workers dealing with the difficulty of maintaining their mental health; the duplicity of making efforts to return to work, hearing colleagues share about the issue of work and health safety due to the vaccine mandate and the shifting decisions. Cathy strongly believes in autonomy, yet she knows that only 12% of adults understand their health no matter what their background or education. The percentages decrease as individuals are older and have more complicated health issues. She has learned that she too must improve her own health, and that kindness to herself and to others no matter the situation is key…….Cathy is a Health Psychologist, IRB Regulatory Specialist and Research Program Manager, working in the neurological complications of HIV Disease, Post-Stroke Spasticity, and other research initiatives involving pain and behavior, with an interest in human behavior and how to address wellness and maintain health throughout the lifespan. Her areas of research interest involve stress, anxiety, pain management, and aging within the context of chronic illness such as HIV disease. Dr. George has a special interest in language, technology (use of virtual reality and apps) and how language can influence behavior. When Cathy is not working in research, she is a performer, musician and comedian, who loves to cheer and support others.

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HENRI ALMANZAR: is a Conceptual Designer, whose approach to interior designing is to make his clients feel comfortable in their created spaces. Henri began his career in New York as a design consultant for high-end specialty retail stores, identifying fashion trends for buyers, as well as designing innovative showrooms, boutiques and departments for major retail purveyors.   

Almanzar quickly expanded to Norwegian Cruise Line and large-scale events. His designs can also be seen and experienced in several trendy hotels such as The Sagamore on South Beach. Henri’s ability to recreate, revitalize and upgrade buildings to meet market demands and design features and amenities are his signature talent. These creations are visible at many corporate and high-end residential properties like South Pointe Tower and The Green Diamond on South Beach and several urban developments in Connecticut and Florida. He has had a design studio and art Gallery “ChiAlma LifeStyle” in the heart of the Miami Design District and Wynwood Art District, ChiAlma which represents “The Energy that Drives the Soul” with wonderful collections by talented artists whose work further socially topical issues. It is the vision of Almanzar and his partner Mario Chiaradia to combine these different disciplines that represent a  more loving and beautiful world, that points to the importance of a more sustainable planet.

Since 2020, Henri has designed and produced Sandals Resorts International’s inaugural events for 2 new hotels and the 40th anniversary of the company, as well as the 40th birthday of its Chairman, Adam Stewart, at which Shaggy performed live. He also worked on Sandals Royal, Curacao, the first venture for this country, with Blue Man Group headliner, and he designed and produced the media launch for Paradise Island, Bahamas’ direct flights by Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. In 2024, Henri produced and designed the  Greater Miami and Miami Beach Hospitality Association Annual Leadership Awards. Henri relocated outside the country, and as architectural designer, is working on his third home. Follow him on his IG page at: @chialma

LUCINDA CARR: From Computer Programmer to Author to Publisher, to Mary Kay Rep when she decided to follow her passion to become an Actor, things have been gearing up for Ms. Carr. Since our first season’s broadcast in 2020, Lucinda rebuilt her website adding new pictures. She has had many self tape auditions and has been taking scene study with LS Studios out of Atlanta since 1/2021. She was offered 10 roles since the pandemic started, 6 in 2021. Lucinda had to turn down a TV show because she was shooting a commercial in Florida. Of the 9 roles she accepted, 3 were in the south. One was for an upcoming series on BET, which she booked, when she relocated to Atlanta for 4 months. In addition she has had her availability checked several times, which is very encouraging. Can’t wait to see what 2022 brings for her. Successful at her life’s goals, yet happy to give, help, serve others throughout. Contact her at: The Office Outside The Office, LLC: 914.714.9527

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EDNAH HOLT: Turn up the volume for Ednah Holt was a wonderchild as a young singer of age 5 and a 10 year old composer who went on to get her BA in Opera, perform with: Diana Ross, Angela Bofill, Barry Manilow, Bette Midler and more in the chat!!! A gold and platinum award winner, she also attained 2 Masters degrees, was part of Live Aid, wrote a 9/11 song, became a teacher and taught and is still teaching “The Rule of 72” to fellow artists, all In the pursuance of her dreams, filling that hole in her heart, doing even more so now in the midst of Covid-19. In 2021, Ednah Holt returned to teaching part time in Wilkinsburg PA in the public school arena in the elementary level because of the pandemic causing a large amount of children dropping out of school for not having computers at home and shortage of teachers.  Ednah also returned to her recording career, in 2021 working on her single which was released on CDbaby, January 16 2022 called ” Calling Out The Name” ( Dance Version) feat. Songz who is Ednah’s hair stylist and photographer and the single can be heard on YouTube.  Jacob Uitti, writer for The American SongWriter Magazine, interviewed Ednah Holt for February, 2022 Black History Month. She has also just  been asked to be a performing music Teaching Artist for the children in her Pittsburgh community and continues helping artists and others to become Financially Independent, Debt Free and Properly Protected as a Licensed Representative with Primerica.

TAIWO BAMISILE: With a degree in Psychology, Taiwo chose to compose, arrange, produce and engineer his own music, as well as follow through with his love of still-life and fashion photography. In the year of covid 2020, Taiwo became an essential worker. His accounting from that perspective is intriguing as we look to the present. Taiwo Bamisile, now an Author and Multidisciplinary of the Arts. Born and Raised in the Heart of Brooklyn had  to adapt and rise above all the challenges presented to him, using communication, skill, and experience to shape and mold the world around him. One of his philosophies is “Every day is not promised to any of us, so every day we are fortunate to receive is a gifted opportunity to improve in whichever area we choose to enhance”. Taiwo released a book in 2020 called The Madness of a Thousandaire and learned wholesale real estate. In 2021 he then released a music album entitled Transfer of Scorpio Energy, with more music dropping in 2022. I am forever grateful for Taiwo who was my cameraman and DP for my 2019 YouTube video series which was the initial platform before the pandemic hit and the podcast began. He was always professional, courteous, intuitive and gave above and beyond.

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D’AMBROSE BOYD: One who has a cultivated appreciation in the execution of Photography, Musical Theater, Fasion & Industrial Interior Design, Hosting and Producing. An unstoppable Virtuoso. D’Ambrose got COVID in March of 2020, it was a light version with only a temperature and some chills. By the time he got tested the symptoms had passed. The blessing is, his 87 year old mom with whom he lives and takes care of, never got it. He wonders if his belief in God and copious amounts of garlic didn’t let COVID have its way. His job backstage at Book of Mormon, on Broadway, was still in place after the COVID dust settled. After going back into the theater he realized he had been working backstage for 10+ years and his love IS being an artist. He’s making strides to get his artistry back on the primary track of his life. During this pandemic he was able to book Voice Over work and sign with a VO agent. His mom tested positive a week ago but only had slight symptoms and is doing better. . . . Again, GOD & GARLIC!!! His photography studio is getting clients back in front of his lens, where in the past he photographed Mickey Rooney and Dee Dee Bridgewater . . .             Contact him on his IG or FB for photography: @dambroseboydphotography

Tracy Wilder is a talented actress, singer and voice-over artist born and raised in New York. With a passion for the arts from a young age, Tracy began her acting career in local theater productions before transitioning to film, television, and voice-over work. She is known for her versatility as an actress, with the ability to seamlessly transition between dramatic and comedic roles. In addition to her on-screen work, she has lent her voice to a variety of projects, including video games, and commercials. With her talent, passion, and dedication to her craft, Tracy Wilder is a rising star in the entertainment industry and a force to be reckoned with both on and off screen.
In 2020 she has 3 major film projects with one on Netflix. As a producer, check out her project Man of the House: https://umc.tv/manofthehouse/ Follow Tracy on her IG: @twilder77

Composer, Calypsonian, Talent Manager, Trinidadian Cultural Contributor, Lover of Country……..Talent Manager: SuperBlue, Preacher…. Music composed and sung by Charles Olivier aka Charlo…… Songs: “Jamming Time”; “Love Up”; “Pan Man”; “Whine Down”