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#IAMRIVIERABEACH Richard Ryles, Founder of the Ryles Firm, Ann McNeill Dan Calloway Ep. 118

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  
Today's Guest: AttorRichard Ryles
Energetic. Hopeful. Focused. Those are three words often used to describe Attorney Richard A. Ryles, who has won more than $200 million on behalf of his clients over his nearly 30 year career, acting as a fierce advocate for the disenfranchised, the abused, the mistreated. Smart, hard-working and tenacious are three other terms applied to Attorney Ryles but, perhaps, the most fitting of all? Fearless. That’s because from the time he was growing up in a single-parent household in West Palm Beach, Fla., Attorney Ryles has been unafraid to make it happen.
That career has seen him make history. Indeed, shortly after opening in 1996 his personal-injury, wrongful-death-focused law office, The Ryles Firm, Attorney Ryles, successfully negotiated a $2.35 million wrongful-death settlement against the Albertson’s Corporation. Attorney Ryles went on to win a $3.3 million wrongful death verdict against Rhode Island-based Picerne Development and, later, a $2.5 million punitive damage settlement against New York based GFI Inc. both cases were a result of the property owner failing to provide security. 
 
Connect with Mr. Ryles: 561-351-4207
Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184

#IAMRIVIERABEACH Wynna Dunmyer, Member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Ann McNeill A

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  
Today's Guest: Wynna Dunmyer 
Wynna Dunmyer joined Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, the nation's largest grassroots gun violence prevention group, in the days following the tragedy in Parkland, Florida. As part of a dynamic and effective team of Palm Beach County Moms Demand Action volunteers, she works to end gun violence everywhere through legislative efforts, education and partnering with similar groups in the community.   
 
Connect with Ms. Dunmyer: 561-945-7706 or wdunmyer.fl@gmail.com
Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184

#IAMRIVIERABEACH Shed Lang, Owner of Boulevard Subs & More, Ann McNeill Dan Calloway Ep. 116

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  
Today's Guest: Shed Lang
Mr. Lang moved to Riviera Beach in 1986 and settled in Monroe Heights. Most of his best memories occurred while living in this city. He realized the potential early on and knew He wanted to open a business one day. He didn’t know what he wanted to do, but he knew that he wanted to be here.  
He worked for AT&T for nearly 20 years, and during that time, He had an opportunity to travel and visit many cities across the country.  One in particular that fascinated him was Tulsa, Oklahoma. He heard about the 1921 riots that decimated a thriving black community but was hopeful after seeing what that community had done to turn things around. He visited a plaza where it was predominantly black-owned. The parking lot was packed, and the businesses were booming. He thought- “why not in Riviera Beach?”.  The demographics were very similar, but we lacked business opportunities. He plans to meet with local black-owned businesses to start the Build Back Black Wall Street Initiative
.After retiring in December 2021, He decided to be his own boss. He was done with the corporate world, saying it wasn’t for him. So he took his life savings and stepped out on faith, and became the proud owner of Boulevard Subs & More.
Connect with Mr. Lang: 561-603-8887
Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184

#IAMRIVIERABEACH Douglas Lawson, Councilman for District 5, Ann McNeill Dan Calloway Ep. 115

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH. 
Today's Guest: Councilman Douglas Lawson
Councilman Douglas Lawson was elected to the District 5 seat of the City of Riviera Beach City Council in April 2019 and was recently elected by his fellow board members as Chair Pro-Tem. Prior to his election, Doug has been aggressively focused on enriching the lives of Palm Beach County residents for the past 20 years. Doug attended Suncoast Community High School and went on to further his education at the University of Central Florida. Furthermore, Doug went on to have his own businesses, one being Lawson Solutions and the other called Infinity Taxes and Beyond. Having been an entrepreneur most of his life, Doug knows what it is like to obtain wealth and lose it all. He devotes his time to helping families learn the power of being wise with money, time and resources. Doug believes that empowered families equipped with the right generational wealth tools are the key to a healthy society and legacy.
Connect with Councilman Lawson:  (561) 845-4095 or dlawson@rivierabeach.org
Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184

#IAMRIVIERABEACH Ms Myles, & Melva Rozier, Sr. Attorney for Legal Aid, Ann McNeill, & Artie

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  
Today's Guest: Melva Rozier
Melva Rozier is a Senior Staff Attorney in the Elder Law and Veterans Advocacy Projects at the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. She has been practicing law for 18 years and concentrates primarily on residential real estate transactions and litigation, guardianships and estate planning for Elders and Veterans and Veterans Benefits. She has worked as a title attorney and foreclosure litigator. Mrs. Rozier is a member of the American Bar Association and the Florida Bar Real Property and Elder Law Sections.
She is a member of the Military Affairs Committee and the Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Subcommittee of the Florida Bar and serves as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee of the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association Bar Association.  She is a member of the Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Woman Lawyer Association and serves as one of the Community Service Leads. Mrs. Rozier is on the Board of Directors for NSU Law Black Alumni Association and Edward Waters College National Alumni Association. Mrs. Rozier has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Paralegal Studies at South University in West Palm Beach.
Connect with Mrs. Rozier: mrozier@legalaidpbc.org or 561-655-8944
Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184

#IAMRIVIERABEACH Shirley Lanier, Councilwoman of District of District 3, Ann McNeill Artie Williams

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  
Today's Guests: Shirley Lanier
As a native resident representing District 3 in Riviera Beach and current grant writer, Councilwoman Shirley Lanier is dedicated to community development, economic self-sufficiency, and job creation in the city of Riviera Beach. She brings to the Council her 30+ years of experience in strategic planning and implementation, housing advocacy, youth service programs and community sustainability.
Connect with Councilwoman Lanier: 561 506 8308
Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184

#IAMRIVIERABEACH Dan Calloway and Artie Williams, Founder and Co-Founder of YRA, Ann McNeill Ep. 111

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  
Today's Guests: Artie Williams and Dan Calloway 
Mr. Dan W. Calloway has served as the Athletic Director of the Youth Recreation of Palm Beach County since its founding in 1965. His love of all sports began early in life and led him from the sandlots of Riviera Beach to the Pittsburgh Pirates farm camp. After returning to Palm Beach County, his love for sports helped him mold the lives of thousands of young people through mentoring and coaching for the past forty-eight years. Many of the young people that he mentored went on to become professional athletes. He always tried to impress upon the young people with whom he worked the importance of becoming responsible, contributing citizens who give back to their communities. He believes that if he can keep these young people involved in sports, and other activities that they will not turn to negative street influences.
Artie J. Williams has had many accomplishments in life, but none more important than being a part of M.A.M.A, Inc. founded in memory of his nephew Torrey Donnell Manuel. Artie knows firsthand about the violence that has claimed the lives of many of our young people, so he vows to fight to prevent another mother from suffering the loss of a child to senseless violence.
Connect with Mr. Calloway: 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991
Connect with Mr. Williams: 561-201-9358
Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184

#IAMRIVIERABEACH Annetta Jenkins, Director of the CRA, Ann McNeill Dan Calloway Ep. 109

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  
Today's Guest: Annetta Jenkins
Annetta Jenkins is a seasoned community and economic development professional, with more than 30 years of national, statewide and local experience.  She is currently the Director of Neighborhood Services for the Riviera Beach CRA and Executive Director of the Riviera Beach CDC, formerly the Assistant Director for Miami-Dade County Department of Housing and Community Development and the Executive Director for South Florida LISC. She is an appointee to the Palm Beach County Housing Summit Steering Committee. She serves on Palm Beach County’s Housing Leadership Council, is a board member of Florida Community Development Association and Florida Alliance for Community Solutions, Inc., is a former long-time board member of Florida Housing Coalition and was an appointee to the State of Florida Affordable Housing Study Commission.  
She attended Tuskegee Institute; received a B.A., Economics, from Fisk University; and a J.D. from Nova University Center for the Study of Law. She holds numerous certifications and has an Executive Certificate from Columbia University Graduate Business School Institute for Nonprofit Management. Annetta also consults in the areas of board development, fundraising, strategic planning, and so much more!
Connect with Mrs. Jenkins: 561-444-6965
Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184

#IAMRIVIERABEACH Julia Botel, Councilwoman for Riviera Beach District 4, Ann McNeill Dan Calloway Ep

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  
Today's Guest: Dr. Julia Botel
Dr. Julie Botel brings to the council a rich background in both the private and public sectors, most recently as deputy superintendent of schools in Pennsylvania, overseeing a $143 million budget and 1200 employees. Previously she held executive positions at Apple Computer.
Dr. Botel has a wide range of interests in serving Riviera Beach, including improving the city's pro-business reputation in order to attract new businesses, thereby creating more jobs and increasing homeownership for citizens. Her background in education has led to a keen desire to create an educated workforce capable of taking advantage of lucrative opportunities in Riviera Beach's burgeoning maritime and construction industries, particularly in the field of skilled trades and logistics. Trimming city budgets by eliminating duplication and waste is another area on which she focuses.
Connect with Dr. Botel: +1 561-762-5760
Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184
Ep. 108

#IAMRIVIERABEACH Councilman Douglas Lawson, District 5 of Riviera Beach, Ann McNeill Dan Calloway Ep

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  
Today's Guest: Councilman Douglas Lawson
Councilman Douglas Lawson was elected to the District 5 seat of the City of Riviera Beach City Council in April 2019 and was recently elected by his fellow board members as Chair Pro-Tem. Prior to his election, Doug has been aggressively focused on enriching the lives of Palm Beach County residents for the past 20 years. Doug attended Suncoast Community High School and went on to further his education at the University of Central Florida. Furthermore, Doug went on to have his own businesses, one being Lawson Solutions and the other called Infinity Taxes and Beyond. Having been an entrepreneur most of his life, Doug knows what it is like to obtain wealth and lose it all. He devotes his time to helping families learn the power of being wise with money, time and resources. Doug believes that empowered families equipped with the right generational wealth tools are the key to a healthy society and legacy.
 
Connect with Councilman Lawson: (561) 845-4095 or dlawson@rivierabeach.org
Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184
Ep. 107