Helen’s Bio

Helen’s background in radio, television, print, entrepreneurship, politics, community activist, and self-published author sets her apart from other radio talk show hosts. Her approach is fresh, dynamic, open, diverse, engaging, energetic and exciting, to say the least.

Helen is the former local talk radio show host for ‘People and Issues with Helen’, which aired weekdays 12 noon – 3 p.m. on NewsRadio 1230 WNRR AM January 15, 2007 through June 26, 2009.   She is the first woman in Augusta to host a three hour, five day a week radio talk show.

She’s an independent thinker has become nationally known for her involvement in Independent Politics. Helen admits she does lean conservative. Even if you don’t like her, you can’t help but love her. She gives everyone a chance to have a voice. She challenges her guests, asks the tough questions, speaks her mind and takes the heat. Helen is not afraid to let people know where her faith lies. She’s passionate about people.

Helen has the unique ability to bring diverse groups of people together and find common bonds. No matter if you’re a conservative, liberal, entrepreneur, entertainer, politician, business or community leader – Sooner or later you will come head-to-head with Helen. She’s straight talk, no chaser. Solutions-oriented. A Bridge Builder. She has a message of Change and Hope.

The Helen Blocker Adams Show is not just talk radio; it’s her Mission and Purpose. Helen truly believes that God purposed her to use the radio to reach the masses. Her purpose is Building Bridges. Making a Difference. It’s part of what makes Helen so incomparable. Helen is ‘The Advocate of Hope&rdquo

.Making History in Politics:

Helen boldly announced her candidacy as the first African-American woman to run for Mayor of Augusta, Ga in 2005. She placed third (just 2 percentage points from the second place candidate), garnering 23% (8,149 votes) of the vote with a campaign war chest of less than $25,000.

Independent Politics

Less than 90 days later, she jumped back in the political fray by running as an Independent (the first ever in Richmond County, Ga.) for the Georgia House of Representatives District 120. Running against a two-term Democrat in a highly Democratic district, she captured 33% (3,262 votes), which, according to political experts, was exceptional. Helen gained national attention when she ran as an Independent, walked the district with a team of people to obtain the required signatures to get her name on the ballot, and was the only Independent candidate in the State of Georgia for 2006 General Election whose name appeared on the ballot.

Helen’s Claim to Fame

Helen's notoriety took place when she went against the grain and endorsed a white neophyte mayoral candidate over the veteran black mayoral candidate during the November 2005 Mayoral Special Election. By the way, that same individual not only won the 2005 election, but received 66% of the vote in the November 2006 General Election for a full four-year term.

Helen's Non- Profits

Helen is Executive Director/Founder of The Southeast Enterprise Institute, Inc., a 501 ©3) non-profit human advocacy and youth leadership development organization. SEI improves human quality of life and well-being and promotes and teaches leadership skills to help people succeed in a Global marketplace.

One of SEIs programs, Hope IS Possible, is a self-help talk therapy support group for women, especially single mothers and is designed to help restore fragmented families. The program was inspired after the death of two children at the hands of their mother.

Helen's Awards

Leadership Award – 2009 – Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce Leadership Augusta

Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Awards - Cindy Pleasants Award for Community Service for weekly Community Affairs show called "Bridging the Gap"

AFCEA - Augusta/Ft. Gordon Chapter- President's Award

Honorary 1st Lt. U.S. Army

Nominated for the Augusta Renaissance Sister CEO Kudzu Award (2009)

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. announces 2007 COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD:

The 2007 Awardee for Economic Growth (contributions to economic health through direct economic investment or advocacy for economic growth and investment): Ms Helen Blocker-Adams , Business Woman and Community Economic Development Advocate read press release here

Helen Serves on Several Boards:

Board Member, American Red Cross of Augusta; Board Member, Augusta Symphony and Board Member, Georgia Association of Broadcasters; Member, Statewide Small Business Development Advisory Council; Vice-Chairman, Augusta-Richmond County Citizens Business Advisory Council; Member, Kiwanis Club, Member, Pride ‘n Progress of Augusta-Richmond County and Steering Committee Member, Committee for Good Government.

Internet Radio:

Blocker-Adams launched a one-hour entrepreneurial Internet Live Talk Radio show in 2003 entitled Entrepreneurial EaglesSM , which aired Mondays at 9 a.m. EST on VoiceAmerica.com.

Radio:

Interned at WAOK-AM in Atlanta, Ga. in 1979-1980

Interned at 88.5 WRAS-AM Georgia State University radio station in Atlanta, Ga. in 1978-1980

Advertising sales at WFXA-FM 103 radio in Augusta, Ga. in 1987-1988

Television:

Interned at WTBS Superstation and Co-hosted " Between the Lines " with Marilyn Ringo in Atlanta, Ga. in 1979-1980

Produced and hosted thirty-minute public affairs show called " Bridging the Gap " which addressed problems and solutions to issues that impacted the community 1993 -1994

Print:

Reporter and Advertising sales for weekly black newspaper, Augusta Focus, 1985-1986

Former Columnist - Business Observer magazine

Columnist - City Weekly Trib - Augusta, Ga.

Self-published Author
Enthusiasm, Catch it, its' Contagious

Escape the Comfort Trap

Currently working on her third book for release in 2009/2010