Boom Goddess Radio

On the show this week Jennifer is joined by a couple of friends, Eliane Kennedy and Valencia Kyles, who are movie enthusiasts. They discuss their thoughts on recent movies in the theaters and TV shows on streaming platforms.

On this episode, Jennifer is in conversation with Grammy nominated jazz musician Nnenna Freelon. Along for the ride as special co-host is Tom Coulson, host of the nationally syndicated jazz/blues music program "Full Moon Hacksaw".

On the program we spotlight resources for caregivers. Today more than one in five Americans are caregivers. Millions of Americans provide unpaid care to family and friends. The aging Baby Boomers are requiring care, but many Boomers are also caregivers. We have Deb Seng, Director of Caregiving and Community Initiatives for Pima Council On Aging (PCOA) in Pima County, Arizona. We cover the history of PCOA, various resources that caregivers can utilize and how those listening in areas outside of Arizona can also obtain resources for caregivers.

This week we discuss the glorious, wonderful train. Our guests are Jim Mathews, President and CEO of the Rail Passengers Association. Along for the ride is Todd Liebman, President of All Aboard Arizona. During the program Jim shares the history of the Rail Passengers Association, and he and Todd update us on the work being done to relaunch passenger rail service between Phoenix and Tucson. They also share information about an upcoming rail passengers conference that will be held in Tucson in October 2024.  Rail Passengers Association: https://railpassengers.org/ All Aboard AZ: https://allaboardarizona.org/

This week Jennifer is in conversation with Susan Luzader, author of the new book "Wine and Cereal: An Irreverent Look at Sixtyish and Single". During the program Susan shares how her unexpected divorce led her to write the essays that became the book. 

This week we are in conversation with Marice Kunz, director of the Ms. Arizona Senior America Pageant, and the 2024 Queen Margie Lang. They discuss the history of the pageant, how contestants can participate, and what the process includes. 

This week our guest is Dena DiGiacinto, Director of Outreach & Education at Saguaro City Music Theater in Tucson. Dena shares the history of the organization, info about their youth theater program, and some of her experiences as a working actor in professional theater in New York and elsewhere. 

On this episode we focus on how food banks are combating hunger in local communities with a spotlight on Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

We are joined by Dr. Diane Darby Beach, a San Diego-based Gerontologist, Tegan Ellis, the director of Sonata Hospice, along with a panel of family caregivers for part four of our four part series discussing the important work of family caregivers.It is our intention with this series to bring awareness to the unique issues that family caregivers encounter, educate the public about caregiving, and increase support for caregivers.

This episode features guests Dr. Diane Darby Beach, a San Diego-based Gerontologist, Tegan Ellis, the director of Sonata Hospice, along with a panel of family caregivers for part three of our four part series discussing the important work of family caregivers.It is our intention with this series to bring awareness to the unique issues that family caregivers encounter, educate the public about caregiving, and increase support for caregivers.

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Diane Darby Beach, a San Diego-based Gerontologist, Tegan Ellis, the director of Sonata Hospice, along with a panel of family caregivers for part two of our four part series discussing the important work of family caregivers.It is our intention with this series to bring awareness to the unique issues that family caregivers encounter, educate the public about caregiving, and increase support for caregivers.

On this episode our guest is beauty expert and entrepreneur Cindy O'Connell of Bella Beauty Solutions in Tucson. She shares how she got into the beauty industry, why she started her company, as well as some beauty tips regarding skin care, makeup, and shapewear.

This week we're in conversation with Brenda Holt, the Associate State Director, Community Outreach & Advocacy at AARP's Arizona chapter. During the program Brenda shares the history of how AARP got started, some of its most successful non-profit programs, and how listeners can find out more about the organization.

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Diane Darby Beach, a San Diego-based Gerontologist, Tegan Ellis, the director of Sonata Hospice, along with a panel of family caregivers to kick off our four part series discussing the important work of family caregivers. It is our intention with this series to bring awareness to the unique issues that family caregivers encounter, educate the public about caregiving, and increase support for caregivers.

This week Jennifer interviews Julie Festerling, co-founder and President of the non-profit organizatoin Phones Down Just Drive, which exists to raise awareness on the dangers of distracted driving. More info: https://www.phonesdownjustdrive.org/

This week we welcome guests Alex Green and Prisma Gonzalez, two millennials sharing their experiences finding love with online dating.

This week we are in conversation with Jacline Lown-Peters, the Executive Director of Operations of Eagles Wings of Grace, a faith-based non-profit organization helping women who have experienced devastation, transition from poverty to long-term economic independence, restoring dignity and hope. More info: https://eagleswingsofgrace.org/

We conclude our series spotlighting Black chefs and restaurant owners with guest Chef Alejandre Richards of The Tie Kitchen in Tucson.

We continue our series spotlighting Black chefs and restaurant owners with guest Nataki Muhammad, co-owner with her husband Yahya Muhammad, of Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. We discuss the genesis of the ice cream, their experiences as African-American entrepreneurs, and more.

This week we spotlight Youth On Their Own (YOTO), a Tucson-based non-profit organization offering a drop out prevention program that supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessenss in Pima County, Arizona. Brittany Smith, YOTO's Senior Development Manager, Communications & Events, shares their history, success and how the community can support their work and the youth they serve. More info: https://yoto.org/