This program celebrates the positive achievements of African-Americans from all walks of life. Host George Kilpatrick brings you some of the country’s most inspiring conversations, in a fun, accessible style. Guests range from leaders and celebrities, to authors, artists, entrepreneurs, teachers and everyday people who are acting on their vision for making their lives and their communities better. The show reveals the texture and diversity within African-American communities through his guests. George has the gift of getting people to speak the truth of their experiences, and we are all made better by hearing their stories.
Don’t Leave Yourself Behind: Dr. Shanelle Dawson
Know it. Name it. Stop it.
Dr. Shanelle Dawson joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to talk about her W.E.B. of Wisdom framework, wellness, equity, and business, and the personal experiences that shaped her work.
Dr. Dawson shares what she had to unlearn about her own worth, boundaries and access to herself. Her three new books each capture a different part of that journey.
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NOW LIVE! Michael Rhynes: The Will to Be Free
Michael Rhynes knows what it means to have your freedom taken away, and what it means to fight to get it back.
After 37 years of incarceration, Rhynes came home to a world that looked completely different from the one he knew when he went in. There was trauma to process, relationships to rebuild and an entirely new life to navigate. He didn’t stop there.
Through the arts, Rhynes has turned his experiences into a reason to serve others. His message is simple: keep going, get educated, and keep trying to make your voice heard.
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NOW LIVE! Think Bigger: Paisley Demby
Growing a small business takes more than a good idea. It takes access to the right resources, education, relationships, and the mindset to recognize opportunities when they come.
Paisley Demby of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses breaks down what entrepreneurs need to move from surviving to building sustainable businesses. From understanding how to access to capital to developing a real growth strategy, Demby shares practical lessons for business owners.
He also shares his journey on becoming a leader in economic development.
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NOW LIVE! $448 Million Returned: Is Some of It Yours?
Could you have money waiting for you?
America’s Money Maven Vicki Brackens is back with an important reminder: New York has returned more than $448 million in unclaimed funds in 2026 alone, and millions remain unclaimed.
Vicki says this isn’t just about finding a few forgotten dollars, it’s about making sure your family knows where your assets are when they need them.
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This Week (08/30/26) on Inspiration for the Nation
Coming up this week (08/30/26) on Inspiration for the Nation!
Vicki Brackens is back with the latest on unclaimed funds for New Yorkers, Paisley Demby joins us to talk Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Michael Rhynes shares his powerful story and journey and Dr. Shanelle Dawson introduces us to her W.E.B. of Wisdom framework and three new books.
Plenty to talk about. Plenty to talk in.
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Inspiration in Motion: Syracuse Run Club
There’s something special about bringing people together through movement.
George recently spent the morning with Syracuse Run Club, connecting with co-founders Eli and Gabby, and experiencing the community they’re creating through running.
Watch the short below.
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ICYMI: Dr. Ish Major on Healing, Self-Work & Relationships
Relationship and life coach Dr. Ish Major and George Kilpatrick explore what it really takes to heal, love and grow.
Learn how to give without losing yourself, set boundaries, and navigate the seasons of life with confidence and purpose.
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ICYMI: What America Forgot with Scott Kurashige
Author and educator Scott Kurashige joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to discuss the hidden history of anti-Asian violence in America, the connections between different civil rights struggles, and why understanding the past is critical to shaping the future.
Kurashige shares insights from his book American Peril: The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism and reflects on lessons that remain relevant today.
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ICYMI: Retirement Reality Check with Mike Jennings
Are we really ready to retire?
Mike Jennings joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to break down the growing disconnect between confidence and preparation, the $14 trillion retirement savings gap, and why this issue is hitting Black Americans especially hard. He says the opportunity to build differently is still in our hands.
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This Week (08/23/26) on Inspiration for the Nation
More conversations are coming your way this week (08/23/26) on Inspiration for the Nation –
Mike Jennings. Educator Scott Kurashige. Dr. Ish Major.
Three powerful voice. Three conversations worth revisiting.
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