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Tara Allbritton is the owner of She Got the Nerve Coaching and Consulting. She spoke to Community Voices about her journey from selling women's clothing to motivational speaking. She also gave advice on how to create positive self-image.

Barbara Van Dyke-Brown, director, Illinois Legislative Staff Intern Program at UIS discusses this unique and highly successful program that educates students on the inner workings of state government.

The North Mac Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit that works to support the North Mac School District which educates students in towns such as Girard, Virden, Nilwood and Thayer. JR Earley is the president on the North Mac Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors and Shelley Lewis is the classroom grant coordinator. They spoke with Community Voices about the educational tools available to students as a result of grants provided by the North Mac Public Schools Foundation.

John Love is a music director at Chicago's The Second City. He spoke to Community Voices about his come up in the world of music and the challenges as a musician in an improv group, in which he never knows what he is going to play next.

The Illinois Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund has racked up a $4.5 billion in debt. Democrats this week voted to pay off a chunk of what's owed through the use of federal pandemic aid funds. But Republicans say there's still a large hole that will need to be filled, most likely through borrowing and paying interest for several years.

Courtney Wick is the writer and director of Springfield Theatre Centre's upcoming production "Nightmare at the Sweet Dreams Inn: A Totally 90's Murder Mystery!" Wick spoke to Community Voices about her love of writing and her inspiration for the play.

Julie Ratz and Grace Nanavati have started a new nonprofit, Copper Coin Ballet Company, to expand the capital dance scene.

Kirsten Transue and Chad Marschik are two of the four owners of the Pure Synergy building on Springfield’s west side. They spoke to Community Voices about their facility, which houses Ahh Yoga, PhysioTherapy Professionals and Body Symmetry. They also shared how they provide a “one-stop shop” for those on a wellness journey.

John Mark Watson is the Executive Vice President and COO at Bunn-O-Matic Corporation. He has written a book titled "Joyous Leadership: Stories of Learnings Along the Way." He spoke to Community Voices about the inspirational stories from his years working in management which inspired him to write the book during the COIVD-19 pandemic. He also discussed how to find joy and happiness the difference between the two.

Front Row Classics returns to the world of classic television this week. Brandon is delighted to welcome Barry Williams and Christopher Knight (Greg and Peter Brady) to discuss their fun new podcast, The Real Brady Bros. The podcast covers a weekly discussion of a classic episode of The Brady Bunch. Our interview covers the genesis of the podcast, memories of filming the iconic show and the enduring legacy of the Bradys. So, please have a "Sunshine Day" and enjoy this truly fun conversation.The Real Brady Bros can be found anywhere you listen to podcasts.