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Nov. 10, 2023

Inside Scoop: Local candidates break down election results and it's i…

We chat with Erica Pope, candidate for Dacula City Council about this week's elections and it's impact. To volunteer, donate and help Cat get over the finish line on December 5th, go to electcat.com

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Nov. 3, 2023

Empowering Special Needs Families: Stories of Strength and Resilience

In this episode, we are joined by Mimi Cole and Jaidah Liverman. Mimi is the founder of The Ivy Elite Foundation. She shares her personal journey of starting the organization and the inspiration behind it. Listeners will gain...

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Oct. 31, 2023

Karen and Cat talk with a unique educational provider

Kaswaina Powell is an author, a poet and the owner of Pen To Paper Your Magic.Inc. Kaswaina opened Pen To Paper Your Magic in 2018 in Brooklyn New York. Pen To Paper Your Magic is art collective designed to provide a safe spa...

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Oct. 21, 2023

Karen and Cat talk municipal races!

Karen and Cat discuss local Georgia municipal races with candidates Yoon Mi Hampton, Solange Destang and Erica Pope. Yoon Mi Hampton is a current member of the Lilburn City Council seeking reelection. To contact Councilwoman ...

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Oct. 13, 2023

Moving from fearful to fearless with Ketara Gray!

Ketara Gray is a wife, mother, daughter and worshipper. After experiencing loss and learning how to overcome her fears and move past the grief, Ketara had a desire to work with others who need to step out of their comfort or ...

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Oct. 7, 2023

Karen and Cat Talk Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that black women are disproportionately affected by more aggressive and inflammatory breast cancers, and are more likely to be diagnosed at younger ages and at more advan...

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Sept. 29, 2023

Karen and Cat Talk Tech with Antonio Hicks

Antonio Hicks wears many hats. He's a Network Engineer with a large telecommunications company in the S.E, a digital content producer at Atlanta Technical College, owner of Engineering Tomorrow, and host and producer of PTGTV...

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Sept. 23, 2023

Check on your strong friends - Suicide Prevention Awareness

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We are joined by mental health professional, Arlevia DeLoach of Building Brighter Futures, Inc to discuss how to talk about mental health, signs to look for in our loved ones, ...

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Sept. 15, 2023

Getting Your Shift Together with Ursula

In this episode we chat with fellow podcaster, Ursula B of, "Black Girls Getting Their Shift Together". Ursula dispenses her wisdom on the importance of therapy, the power of saying no, and making yourself a priority. You can...

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Sept. 9, 2023

The Miseducation of Our Children

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat we are joined by Candice Washington and Hotep of Black Education Station. BES is a streaming TV network providing educational content for black children ages 0-10. Candace a...

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Aug. 25, 2023

Women reaching back to young girls

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we chat with Kimberly Reese and the Board of Directors of Lioness Queens, Corp. Lioness Queens is a nonprofit that invests into the development of supporting, mentoring and...

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Aug. 18, 2023

VA Nursing Crisis

Teshara Felder-Livingston of National Nurses United talks with Karen and Cat about the nursing crisis within our VA health care system. She discusses issues of retention, work schedules and patient/nurse ratios.Nurse Felder- ...

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Aug. 11, 2023

Karen and Cat Chat - FREE TABLET GIVEAWAY

Karen and Cat catch up on community events and Cat's campaign. Find out if you qualify to receive a free tablet or cell phone.Information on the program mentioned in the episode: FREE TABLETS ($20 for one-time Activation Fee)...

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Aug. 5, 2023

Karen and Cat - Cream of the Crop Kidpreneurs

In this episode we talk with two kidpreneurs. Ten-year old owner of JR Slime, Jill Redd, makes and sells slime for birthday parties, daycare centers, camps, community events and other kid friendly organizations. To book JR ...

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July 28, 2023

What every parent should know before sending your kids back to school…

In this episode we meet with educators, mentors and advocates to discuss issues that parents and learners will face in the upcoming school year. Tune in as we chat with Gwinnett County School Board Member, Karen Watkins- Dist...

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July 21, 2023

Students take the reins to tackle issues in their community

Gwinnett high schools students Nardose Mekonnen and Samrawit Solomon cofounded Relief and Restore, a non profit organization founded to help serve the needs of their community. The organization has grown to over one hundred s...

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July 14, 2023

Gangstas to Growers working to end the cycle of poverty

Abiodun Charlotte Henderson is a community organizer and Executive Director of The Come Up Project which features Gangstas to Growers, an agribusiness training program for formerly incarcerated young adults, and the developin...

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July 7, 2023

PINK STEM is helping girls break through the science barrier

Tamika Ray-Head is the Founder and Director of PinkSTEM Inc. Her current position is the STEM Director and Robotics Coach of surrounding groups in Atlanta Metro Area. She began her journey for mentoring youth in 1998 for the ...

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July 1, 2023

Mental Wellness Check-in with Sheba Knox, Woman Veteran Overcomer

Sheba Knox, self describes as a woman veteran overcomer. She tells her story of being a trauma survivor and dealing with addiction, mental health and homeless. Hear how she battles every minute of the day to continue her figh...

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June 24, 2023

Local nonprofit reaches back to educate youth on drug awareness

Krystal Smith, founder of P.E.A.C.E and NBK All Risk Solutions, Inc joins to discuss teen substance misuse. They are non-profit centered around assisting the youth and families in need. You can contact P.E.A.C.E and NBK All Risk Solutions at 706-310-4030 and 404-276-1696. The website is ⁠www.nbkal…

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June 17, 2023

Conversations with Karen and Cat with Kimone Hall and Yola Lewis of T…

Karen and Cat talk with Kimone Hall and Yola Lewis of The Positive Forces Show. The Positive Forces radio show airs Saturdays 4pm-5pm on YouChooseRadio, Viscosity Blend Radio and Zion Highness Radio. The hosts use their one h...

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June 9, 2023

Just Karen and Cat!

Join us in this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat for some very exciting news. Hear about upcoming plans, events and announcements. If you enjoyed this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, please like, follo...

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June 3, 2023

Mental health talk with Dr. Chana Campbell

Dr. Chana Campbell is the founder of New Beginnings Counseling and Consulting, LLC. Dr. Campbell graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Regent University in Psychology. She graduated from Argosy University with a Ma...

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May 26, 2023

Mother's Sorrow Spurs Action

Andrea Barclay founded Because One Matters in 2013 in response to her passionate desire to serve children and young adults, which was born from the loss of her daughter in 1990 to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) & a call ...

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