This morning, I read this graphic on Facebook and when I shared it, learned that it had been posted by Michael Baisden. Since I had not heard of him, I wanted to learn more and that I did. He strikes me as being one very amazing gentleman. I already believe I have been significantly changed -- just learning what I have.Renowned radio personality Michael Baisden is undeniably one of the most influential and engaging personalities in radio history. His meteoric rise to #1 redefined radio with the numbers to back it up! The show was syndicated and heard in over 100 cities nationwide with millions of loyal listeners daily during the 10 year run.
Baisden recently stepped down from his national radio show, has hosted two national television shows, and recently produced three feature films.
MORE ABOUT MICHAEL:
His career began when he took a leap of faith to leave his job driving trains in Chicago to self-publish his book and began touring the country selling books out of the trunk of his car. Through the power of his sheer determination Michael carved a unique niche as a speaker, radio personality, and social activist. He is always in the lead when it comes to helping those who don’t have a voice. “I’m not one for just talking, either do something or get out of the way!”
According to Simon & Schuster, Michael Baisden is “probably the most successful self-published African American male author out there today.” With nearly 2 million books in print both hard and soft cover, his books blend the perfect combination of entertainment, humor, provocation and sexuality. Michael’s vibrant personality has made him a people magnet.
He began attracting attention with primarily female followers as author and publisher of the highly successful best selling books: "Men Cry in the Dark", "The Maintenance Man", "God's Gift to Women" and most recently a hot new book “Do Men Know What They Want.” Baisden is about to release the Collectors Edition of Maintenance Man followed by his 6th book "Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics & Sex...Everyone Has A Price" to be released in June 2012. Two of his titles ultimately were adapted into stage plays playing to sold out crowds across the US.
In 2010 Michael pledged $350,000 of his own money to be donated in over 72 markets he would visit on a bus tour. The outreach was named “One Million Mentors National Campaign To Save Our Kids.” Michael challenged his listeners to get involved. In October 2010 President Barack Obama publicly congratulated Michael on his efforts.
2012 kicked off with the announcement of a partnership with Michael, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and African American Fraternities for the Mentoring Brothers Campaign to recruit more Black mentors for Black boys.
What inspired me about the graphic is that, for me anyway, "not giving a damn" is akin to a slow, grueling death. This is no way I care to live. And, thus, I choose to care -- even against all odds that my caring will ever make any difference to anyone else. Just caring brings a healthy perspective to how I choose to live my life -- regardless of the impact I may or may not make.
Stephanie Doty
Weary of WonderlandMay 27, 2014
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