ABOUT OUR GUEST LaShone Garth is a Multi-faceted Woman of Excellence bridging many hats to create a legacy of accomplishments. As a Visionary, LaShone is the founder of the Blanket of Freedom Non-profit, a 501c(3) organization that supports combat Veterans that suffer with mental illness by providing services and programs that Veterans can explore non-traditional treatment options through the use of drama and expressive therapy. (www.blanketoffreedom.org) As an Entrepreneur, LaShone also formed LGarth Productions, LLC., which is an award-winning Entertainment business being recognized as "An up and coming Writer and Producer to watch", as noted by the C-magazine and Spaced Out Magazine. She is an accomplished Model and Actress with credits in TV, Theater and Movies. Lashone has Produced a television talk show entitled "Movie Wine Down" which is set to air on a network in the near future. Currently, she is Producing her first feature film. Her voice in Radio can be heard on her own Talk and Music Show, "The B Word" which is broadcasted on BlogTalk Radio (www.theb-word.com).She is also the Co-host for "The Bridge" Radio Music Show on Nu Radio. Previously she co-hosted on FullBelly Radio with Dave Tolliver (formerly of the 90’s R&B group Men At Large). LaShone is the current National Title holder "Ms. American Elegance Lady 2016" and the previously was "Ms. Georgia American Elegance Lady 2015". As the reigning titleholder, she raises awareness of the silent wounds that Veterans face as a result of their military service. (www.lashonegarth.com)