Conversations with Karen and Cat
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Join us as we have conversations that are meant to uplift, impact and empower how you engage in the world.
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Kelsha Weaver is a retired Army Major with over 24 years of service in the Medical Service Corps and a Doctor of Business Administration candidate at the University of Phoenix. Alongside her husband, a retired Command Sergeant Major, she runs a small farm in South Georgia, purchased in 2013 as part of their retirement plan. Kelsha, originally from Southern Louisiana, is a novice Black farmer whose passion for Black Agrarianism stems from her journey and experiences with systemic challenges in agriculture.
Her doctoral research focuses on the struggles of Black women in land procurement, with inspiration drawn from her path and the transformative policies of Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act.
We discuss the systemic and historical barriers experienced by black farmers.
We sit down with Martina Schmidt and Julie Miller of The She Served Initiative. The Initiative was created in 2022, allowing Martina to combine her passion for photography and raising awareness for women veterans. The She Served Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has photographed and profiled over 130 women veterans and published 6 magazine issues dedicated to them and their stories.
To host a photography session contact the organization at:
Email: martina@sheservedinitiative.org
Website: https://sheservedinitiative.org
We sit down with D. LaDena Bolton, Candidate for DeKalb's Super District 7. She's a chemist, wife, mother, and community servant. Through Bolton Legacy Inc, a 501c3 nonprofit organization co-founded by Dr. Bolton and her husband, Dr. Clement J. Bolton II, they distributed over $320,000 in resources to underserved DeKalb students, reaching nearly 16,000 families since 2019.
Dr Bolton is a graduated of Avondale High School,Savannah State University and earned her PHD-in chemistry from Clark Atlanta University. She is also is a member of National Council of Negro Women, NAACP DeKalb, Leadership DeKalb (c/o 2024), Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc and Peachcrest Trace Homeowners Association.
Her race is going to a runoff on Dec 3rd in DeKalb County. Early voting is Nov 25-27, 2024. So, may plans to go out and vote if you are in Dekalb County District 7.
Email: JoinUs@BoltonForDeKalb.com
Phone Number: 4045093167
Website: https://www.BoltonForDeKalb.com
On the final day of Advance Voting in Georgia, we engage in a conversation with Megan Harris, who is running for the Fulton County Commission District 2 seat. A native of Atlanta and an alumnus of the University of West Georgia, Megan has built her career in finance, serving as both a Financial Advisor and a Broker. In our discussion, she elaborates on how her expertise in finance, coupled with her grassroots community activism, has equipped her for a role on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
Join us to gain insights into the candidate, the ballot measures in Georgia, and the significance of this election.
For further information about Megan, you can reach her at:
Email: info@megan4fultond2.org
Website: https://www.megan4fultond2.org
Instagram: megan4fultond2
Erika Allen is the CEO for Urban Growers Collective, President of Green ERA Educational NFP, and Co-Owner of Green Era Sustainability Partners. Urban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Illinois working to build a more just and equitable local food system. They provide hands-on job training and create economic opportunity for youth, and beginner BIPOC farmers.
Urban Growers cultivates eight urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s South Side.
We sit down with Lakila Bowden, speaker and COO of iSee Technologies, Inc. Lakila has been a featured speaker for The Walt Disney Company, Kraft-Heinz, Verizon, JP Morgan Chase, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and numerous other national and local organizations.
She retired from Corporate America at age 37 and now spends her time leisurely teaching thousands of women leaders to maximize rest and revenue by prioritizing self-care and self-celebration.
We sit down with Chief J.D. McClure, Gwinnett County Police Department, Chief of Police. Chief McClure talks about the importance of police officers being a part of the community in which they serve. The Gwinnett County Advisory Board invites the community out on October 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM for an open dialogue and meaningful conversations. They want to continue building trust and fostering positive relationships with the community.
For more information, email PoliceAdvisoryBoard@GwinnettCounty.com 678.442.6520.
Thursday, October 17 | 6:30pm
OneStop Centerville Community Center,
3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039
Karen and Cat sit down with Phyllis Richardson, Political Consultant to discuss how voters can help shape the political landscape during this election cycle. Ms. Richardson currently serves as Legislative Administrative Manager for the Georgia General Assembly. She has also worked as a Policy and Engagement Manager for Common Cause Georgia and as the Governmental Affairs Director for the Georgia Wand Education Fund.
If you are 17 1/2 and older, you can register to vote online at mvp.sos.ga.gov.
If you experience in challenges to access your right to vote, please contact the Voter Protection Hotline 888-730-5816
If you are a Georgia voter in need of a ride to the polls please call: 1-877-524-8683 or visit WWW.RIDETOTHEPOLL.COM
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Donna Louis is a retired US Army officer, Sgt. First Class. She is the first African American female paratrooper from Michigan. She became a jump master, with over 150 jumps during her military career. Donna is married to her long time sweetheart and together they have five children. Mrs. Louis had the honor of being inducted into the Charles H Wright African American Historical Museum in Detroit Michigan. Currently she lives in Loganville, Georgia, where she is a poultry and goat farmer.
We are joined by four young voters to tell us about the issues that are important to them this election cycle. They talked about protecting reproductive rights, the economy, environmental issues, school loan debt and other important topics. Listen and comment.
The panel participants :
Nandi Milton
IG: Miss.RuthsAngels FB: missruthsangels
www.missruthangels.org
Laniyah Robinson
FB:PassionateCareSvs
https://passionatecareservice.net/
Matthew Greene, Environmental Science Major, SSU
Kierra C, Student
Follow us on youtube at @conversationswithkarenandcat
In this episode we have a conversation with Jamika Render, founder of The Graceful Futures Society, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering pre-teen and teen girls exposed to domestic violence. Drawing from her own experiences growing up in a home with domestic violence and surviving two suicide attempts, Jamika channels her deep passion for mental health advocacy into creating impactful SEL programs that provide the tools and support these young girls need to thrive. In addition to her nonprofit work, she is the Creative Brand Director and creator of The Hope and Wonder Academy, an SEL curriculum designed to build emotional resilience in students from grades 3 through 7. Jamika’s mission is to help young people find their voice, heal from adversity, and build brighter futures.
You can reach Jamika via email : info@houseofgrace-ga.orgebsite: https://gracefulfutures.org/
Gina Bracks is the CEO of My Brother Keepers Outreach a nonprofit that providing free food bags, toiletry items, clothes, and resources to Extended Stay Hotels for the last 3 1/2 years in Gwinnett County each month. Gina is a US Army Veteran who has been married to Charles Bracks for over 40 years. They are blessed to have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Mrs. Bracks is currently working at a nonprofit that assists homeless Veterans with housing and employment. Gina and her family are committed to serving in the community.
My Brothers Keepers Outreach is always in need of volunteers, cash donations, and donation of canned goods, toiletries, paper supplies and feminine products.
You may reach Ms. Bracks at gsbracks2@gmail.com, mbkoatl.org and on facebook @mbkoatl.
We sit down with Sherrie Barnes, Park Ranger, Attorney, Author, Business Owner and Tennis Coach. Sherrie tells us how she stepped out to reinvent herself and the healing that she received through gardening while grieving.
Tune in for this inspiring lesson on resilience and moving beyond boundaries.
You can find her book, "My Conversations with the Devil at the Crossroads" on Amazon or emailing her at sherriejbarnes@gmail.com
Follow Sherrie on IG and Tiktok @@rangersherriebee
Vice President, Kamala Harris' rise as the apparent democratic presidential contender is coming at the expense of President Biden stepping down from the race. Democrats are energized about her campaign. She has already shattered campaign fundraising records by raising over 100 million dollars in twenty-fours.
Join us tomorrow, LIVE with fellow podcaster, Antonio Hicks, Host of The Politics, Tech and Gaming Podcast. We're discussing the campaign and the events that transpired over the past week.
Senior Master Sergeant Wanda Joell enlisted in the United States Air Force in Nov. of 1982. She made history as the first African American Woman to be
selected to serve aboard Air Force One. She served a total of four Presidents; President Bush 41, President Clinton, President Bush 43, and President Obama! Also Chosen as Superintendent of First Lady Operations to manage and supervise the Presidents First Lady Flights (Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Clinton, Mrs. Obama).
In this conversation we sit down with
Dr. Kevin Washington, Ph.D. (Mwata Kairi Emeka Sankara). Dr. Sankara is an Afrikan-Centered psychologist licensed in Florida and Washington, DC. He has taught/lectured at several colleges nationally and internationally. He is a past president of the Association of Black Psychologists, former head of the sociology and psychology at Grambling State University, as well as the national program director of Black Marriage Day, president of Black Mental Health Matters, and vice president of The World Mental Health Coalition.
Dr. Sankara also serves as the Founder & CEO of Nyansapo Empowerment Works Unlimited Counseling Consultation.
You can contact Dr. Sankara at https://www.nyansapoempowerment.com and
IG: @Mwata.01
YouTube: Speak Black To Me
In this episode we are joined by Brandon King. Brandon is an instructor and facilitator for programming at the Gwinnett County Public Library's Learning Labs. He has been in this position for four years, primarily leading sessions on audio/video recording, basic sewing, photography, and a variety of other topics. As a GCPL employee, he is dedicated to helping patrons discover the resources available to them for free through the Library and spark their autonomy as they are developing new skills in life.
He is sharing some of the free resources that are available in our county library, such as: workshops, resume writing, computer classes, wellness seminars, podcasting and media spaces, assistance with applying for social resources such as housing, food stamps and other benefits, online tutoring, sewing classes, language classes and many others.
To contact Brandon :
Email: bking@gwinnettpl.org
Phone Number: 7709785154
Website: https://www.gwinnettpl.org/learninglabs/
In this episode we sit down with David N. Mitchell, President and CEO of The Unity Production Group, LLC. and Dir. of Drama Ministry for the AME Church. Mitchell is Chicago native and a graduate of Grambling State University. He holds a B.A. in Theatre and Business and is an award winning playwright, actor and director.
Mitchell combined his love for theatre and ministry to found "The Tipping Point Project in Asheville, NC to meet the needs of their youth population. The program uses theatre to address the modern day challenges of drugs, crime, violence, and negative behaviors.
Mitchell and his program have received national recognition by the National League of Cities for its creative effectiveness in decreasing crime in communities and increasing academic performance for youth participants.
For more information on the program, contact David Mitchell at dnm.unityproductions@gmail.com via email, and follow the page at www.unityproductiongroup.com
In this episode, we sit down with the Gwinnett District Attorney, Patsy Austin-Gatson and her husband of twenty six years, Travis Gatson. The couple talks about Travis long career in law enforcement, being one of only three black officers in Gwinnett County in 1988, how they met and manage to balance family, work and faith.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with a couple that helped to change the face of law enforcement in Gwinnett County.
We sit down with Cobb County School Board Candidate, Laura Judge. Laura Judge is a mom, a Navy veteran, and a passionate educational justice advocate. She is also a volunteer lead with Moms Demand Action and an active PTA member. She speaks during public comment at school board meetings regularly, holds educational events for students at a county level, and shares the importance of keeping kids safe around firearms.
Laura is currently the President and Chief Operations Officer of Content Monsta, a marketing business she started with her husband. She recently served as the Education Chair of the Cobb County Commission District 2 Community Cabinet. Currently, she focuses on her two children thriving in the school environment while supporting their extra-curricular activities.
Laura looks forward to being your Cobb County Schools Post 5 board member.
Contact Laura Judge and donate at:
Email: electlaurajudge@gmail.com
Website: https://www.laurajudge.com
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