This week on the Rise & Grind Weekend Show, we’re joined by special guest Raya Love, founder and licensed esthetician behind Ray of Beauty Skincare.

Raya shares the inspiration behind her skincare brand and discusses her signature skincare kits designed to help people achieve healthy, radiant, and confident skin. Drawing from years of experience in skincare and beauty, she explains the importance of creating simple, results-driven routines that nourish and restore the skin. Ray of Beauty Skincare was created with the mission of helping individuals feel confident in their skin through thoughtfully crafted products and effective skincare solutions.

Tune in as we talk entrepreneurship, self-care, beauty, and the journey of building a growing skincare brand. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast or looking to improve your routine, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Listen, learn, and get inspired on the Rise & Grind Weekend Show with Raya Love.

This week on the Rise & Grind Weekend Show, we sit down with Toledo native James Starks for an inspiring conversation about perseverance, purpose, and pivoting through life’s challenges.

From his early days at St. Francis de Sales High School, to becoming an All-American at Capital University, James shares what it took to elevate his game both on and off the field. He also reflects on earning his Master’s degree from Kent State University while continuing to chase greatness.

James opens up about achieving his NFL dream by signing with the Cincinnati Bengals—and the adversity he faced after a career-altering injury. But his story doesn’t stop there.

Transitioning from football to broadcasting, James found a new calling and brought his talents back home to Toledo, where he served the community for 5 years through 13abc.

This episode is packed with motivation, real talk about setbacks, and a powerful reminder that your journey doesn’t end when plans change—it evolves.

🎙️ Tap in, get inspired, and keep grinding.

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The 419 Grind Network is expanding its energy and voice with the debut of the Rise & Grind Weekend Show, a new program designed to bring a fresh vibe to the airwaves every other Saturday. While listeners have become familiar with the weekday rhythm of the Rise & Grind Morning Show, which airs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, the weekend edition introduces a completely different feel—one that matches the pace, conversation, and culture of the weekend.

At the center of the new show is Ty Cleveland, the creator of the Mud Talk Podcast, who now brings his creative vision and hosting style to the 419 Grind Network. Known for his ability to spark authentic conversations and connect with audiences, Cleveland brings a laid-back but engaging approach that fits perfectly with the weekend atmosphere.

Joining Cleveland are co-hosts Tiara Armstrong and Cecil Holston III, forming a trio that quickly showed they have natural chemistry behind the microphone. The debut episode proved that the formula works. The energy was relaxed yet engaging, the conversation flowed naturally, and the hosts fed off each other’s personalities in a way that made the show feel both entertaining and authentic.

What makes the Rise & Grind Weekend Show unique is the way it complements—but doesn’t replicate—the weekday Rise & Grind Morning Show. The weekday program focuses on helping listeners start their day with motivation, updates, and conversation to kick off the morning. The weekend version, however, leans into the lifestyle of the weekend itself—giving listeners something to tap into as they ease into Saturday afternoon.

From trending topics and entertainment to community conversation and music, the show is designed to keep the audience plugged into what’s happening around the 419 while still delivering the fun, free-flowing energy that makes weekend radio enjoyable.

The first episode set the tone and showed the potential of what this show can become. The chemistry between Cleveland, Armstrong, and Holston was undeniable, and the conversation never missed a beat. For a debut episode, it felt polished, natural, and exciting—an early sign that the Rise & Grind Weekend Show could quickly become a weekend staple for listeners in the Toledo area and beyond.

As the 419 Grind Network continues to grow its programming, the addition of this show represents another step in giving the community more voices, more perspectives, and more opportunities to stay connected.

Listeners can catch the next episode on March 21st, and the show will air every other Saturday, bringing fresh energy and conversation to the weekend lineup.

Make sure you tune in and tap in with the Rise & Grind Weekend Show—because the grind doesn’t stop just because it’s the weekend. 🎙️

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