New Beginnings

New Beginnings

Sundays 1-2 PM

New Beginnings focuses on Baby Boomers and those who care for them. You’ll find that Boomer needs are not all that different from everyone else's. The difference is that there are 78 million Baby Boomers in America! Host Freddie Bell and key partner Joe McKenzie, the principle of Ripple Connects, visit with guests with insights on housing, finance, fitness, employment, and entertainment.

New Beginnings with Freddie Bell
New Beginnings with Freddie Bell
AM950 Radio

New Beginnings focuses on Baby Boomers and those who care for them. You’ll find that Boomer needs are not all that different from everyone else's. The difference is that there are 78 million Baby Boomers in America! Host Freddie Bell and key partner Joe McKenzie, the principle of Ripple Connects, visit with guests with insights on housing, finance, fitness, employment, and entertainment.

The Scarcity of Good Candidates

Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Director of Vaccine Equity for the Minnesota Department of Health, talks about vaccine in underserved communities. We also hear from AARP on efforts regarding Alzheimers. Kitty Harris, property manager of the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center shares details of the center’s reopening following COVID. Joe Mackenzie, founder of Ripple Connects talks…

Vaccine Event

A huge vaccine event took place in Minneapolis’ Northside today. It was hosted by by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. State Epidemiologist Kris Ehressmann comments about the event. We also learn more about the effectiveness of COVID 19 vaccines. As COVID is on the retreat in Minnesota, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center is…

Relationship Roles in Career Choices

Kris Ehressmann, Director of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology for the Minnesota Department of Health clarifies Mask Mandates and talks with Freddie Bell about the increasing vaccine take rates. New Beginnings Co-Host Joe McKenzie examines the role relationships play in career choices. The Rev. James Stacey, Senior Minister, Unity South Twin Cities begins a four-part lesson…

Critical Steps in Your Career Path

Elizabeth Ebot Vaccine Director for the Minnesota Department of Health says COVID Vaccines are now open to people as young as 12 years old. Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie discuss critical steps forward along your career path. We also hear from AARP Minnesota and Unity South Twin Cities. Special thanks to West Metro Hypnosis and…

New Vaccine Eligibility

Twelve to fifteen year-olds are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Elizabeth Ebot, Vaccine Outreach Director for the Minnesota Department of Health discusses the details with Freddie Bell. To thrive in our economy, New Beginnings co-host, Joe McKenzie tells how to become a discerning job seeker. Thanks to AARP Minnesota for information from Rainbow Health,…

Vaccine Distribution Methods

State of Minnesota Vaccine Coordinator, Elizabeth Ebot, shares information about unique methods the state is using to get vaccine into the arms of its residents. Jay Haapala, Associate Director for Community Engagement for AARP Minnesota provides help on protecting you from new scams. New Beginnings Co-host Joe McKenize talks about new hiring trends as a…

Mobile Vaccine Clinics

Elizabeth Ebot The Vaccine Director for Minnesota talks about Mobile Vaccine Clinics and administering the shots to those 16 and over. We learn about an upcoming Mammogram event coming up later this month at the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and the latest scams from AARP Minnesota. Special thanks to co-host Joe McKenzie, West…

Reopening of the Economy

How job seekers leverage the reopening of the economy is Joe McKenzie’s focus this weekend on New Beginnings. Freddie Bell and the New Beginnings team also share Covid Vaccination information. Special thanks to The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, AARP Twin Cities, West Metro Hypnosis, The Minnesota Department of Health and Unity South Twin…

Volunteering as a Career Growth Plan

Elizabeth Ebot, Vaccine Outreach Coordinator, MDH talks about the pause in the Johnson and Johnson vaccine as well as the new Vaccine site at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Epidemiologist, Dr. Michael Osterholm talks about vaccines for younger children. New Beginnings Co-host Joe Mckenzie, says volunteering is an often overlooked career growth plan. We also hear…

Vaccines and Springtime

As Springtime is upon us, and Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm tells Freddie Bell there could be darker days ahead. Property Manager Kitty Harris from the Cora McCorvey health and Wellness Center talks about the vaccination activity at her property. Joe McKenzie continues a discussion about unearthing the Hidden Job Market.