New Beginnings

New Beginnings

Saturdays 11AM-12PM

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 New Omicron Variant

The New Omicron Covid 19 variant is top of mind around the world. State of Minnesota’s Vaccine Outreach Coordinator, Elizabeth Ebot, talks about the concerns the new variant presents. New Beginnings Co-host Joe McKenzie imparts ideas on job sharing. Freddie Bell talks with former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. President Joe Biden appointed him to…

Continued Research on Covid

Dr. Michael Osterholm, Epidemiologist and Special Advisor to President Biden, tells Freddie Bell we are still learning about the Virus. New Beginnings Co-host, Joe McKenzie talks about the proactive job search. Special thanks to AARP MN, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, and Unity South Twin Cities for their contributions.

The Delta Surge

Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Assistant Commissioner/Covid 19 Equity Director shares concerns about the current Delta surge and hope for boosters. New Beginnings Co-host, Joe McKenzie talks about the aspects that set career seekers apart. Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan talks with Freddie Bell about her daughter getting immunized with the Covid Vaccine. Special thanks to AARP MN,…

Positive Cases of Covid 19

Positive cases of Covid 19 are starting to rise again in Minnesota and across the country. Vaccine Outreach Director, Elizabeth Ebot, who works for the Minnesota Department of Health, says the numbers are the highest the state has seen so far this year. Kitty Harris, Property Manager for the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center…

Incentives for the Covid Vaccine

Elizabeth Ebot, Vaccine Outreach Director for the Minnesota Department of Health shares details on new incentives to drive people to take the Covid vaccine. AARP MN State Director, Cathy McCleer, talks about the upcoming 50 over 50 Conversations on Aging Well virtual community event. Free registration for the November 16th, 2021 event is at aarp.org/mn.…

Boosters in Vaccines for Children

Dr. Michael Olsterholm, Epidemiologist, University of Minnesota and Special Advisor to President Biden spoke with Freddie Bell. Olsterholm talked about the effectiveness of boosters and vaccines for children five and older. Co-host Joe McKenzie shares compelling reasons why we should avoid what he calls the Silent Job Search. New Beginnings gives special thanks to ARRP…

Young Residents and the Vaccine

Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Senior Equity Advisor to the Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Health, talks with Freddie about incentives for young residents to get the Covid vaccine. Joe McKenzie, founder of Ripple Connects, tells us how to prepare for the prime hiring season. Special thanks to AARP MN, Unity South Twin Cities, and The…

Vaccine Importance

Former FDA Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, who served until 2019, talks with Freddie Bell about vaccine importance. Freddie also visits with the new State Director for AARP MN, Cathy McLeer. Co-Host Joe McKenzie shares how we can add value in our careers. Special thanks to AARP MN, Unity South Twin Cities, and The Cora McCorvey Health…

Covid 19 Vaccine for Children

Boosters, Vaccine Pills, and Covid 19 vaccine for children dominate the conversation with Freddie and Vaccine Equity Director, Elizabeth Ebot from the Minnesota Department of Health. Kitty Harris, Property Manager of the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center shares details of a Mini Health Fair set for next week. Freddie sits down with the new…

Vaccine Effectiveness on Airlines

A study on Covid-19 Vaccine effectiveness on airlines is released. Freddie Bell discusses the findings. Co-host Joe Mckenzie and Freddie Bell discuss the importance of maintaining a balanced and steady job search. We give a special thanks to AARP Twin MN, The Minnesota Department of Health, the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and Unity…