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March 31, 2023

Ep 35: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Hispanics United Allianc…

Co-Founders, Melissa Marrero and Tannia Zarate started Hispanics United Alliance for the Missing after learning about the disappearances of three hispanic young persons. The women got involved to lead their voices advocating ...

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March 24, 2023

Ep 34: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Katherine Juhan-Arnold, …

Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold started Baby Katie’s Pharm & Kitchen in April 2014 to bring communities together through growing food. She realized a need in her community for fresh food. Many of the families in her neighborhood di...

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March 17, 2023

Ep 33: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Brenda Lopez Romero, Gwi…

Brenda Lopez Romero is Senior Assistant District Attorney for the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit leading the Justice and Community Initiative. Brenda was the first American Latina elected to the Georgia General Assembly where she ...

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March 10, 2023

Ep 32: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Maria Uribe, Manager Don…

In this episode we chat with Maria Uribe, Manager of Donor Relations for Junior Achievement, USA. Maria is an experienced NGO professional contributing in the social good space as a team member of Junior Achievement USA (JA)...

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March 3, 2023

Ep 31: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Jean Adero, Africa's Lif…

Jean Adero is Africa's Life Coach, and founder of Executive/Life Coaching practice, Reimagine Africa. She is also the founder of Read Across Africa, a community library and learning sanctuary in Kisumu Karateng', Kenya, home...

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Feb. 24, 2023

Episode 30 : Conversations with Karen and Cat with JeJuan Stewart, CE…

JeJuan Stewart, is the CEO and Lead Consultant of EAGLE 7 Consulting which has been serving families in Metro-Atlanta for over 11 years. As a retired PA Anesthetist, and now small business owner, JeJuan has designed EAGLE 7...

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Feb. 17, 2023

Ep 29: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Chairwoman Nicole Love H…

Nicole Love Hendrickson made history in November 2020, becoming the first African American Chairperson of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners. Chairwoman Hendricks brings her experience, passion and commitment to work...

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Feb. 10, 2023

Episode 28: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Gwinnett County She…

We sat down with Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor. Sheriff Taylor has the distinction of being Gwinnett County’s first elected Black Sheriff. Taylor began his law enforcement career in 1983 with the Gwinnett County Police...

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Feb. 3, 2023

Episode 27: Conversations with Karen and Cat with James Greene, CEO o…

We sit down with James Greene, CEO and Founder of FC Promotions. James tells us about his forty (40) years of experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked as a roadie, event promoter, office manager, marketing cons...

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Jan. 27, 2023

Ep 26: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Dr. Elliott Heflin, CEO …

Dr Heflin, is an educator and innovator. Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, he earned an undergraduate degree in Industrial Technology/Computer Technology along with an MS in Technology Education and Doctoral degree in Educat...

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Jan. 20, 2023

Episode 25: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Melvennia Clark, CE…

Episode 25: After losing six family members in a short period of time and five children to the penal system, Melvennia Clark wanted to bring light and healing to others. Out of her pain, she founded the Shaquille Clark Founda...

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Jan. 13, 2023

Episode 24: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Chef Hank Reed, CEO…

In this episode Karen and Cat talk with Chef Hank Reed, founder and CEO of Lettum Eat, Inc. Lettum Eat works with partner organizations to help feed families in the Metro Atlanta area. With several food trucks and volunteers,...

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Jan. 7, 2023

Episode 23: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Derrick Wilson, Pre…

Do you have a small business? Do you have plans of starting a business in 2023? Are you interested in networking with other business owners? Do you want to grow your existing business? Need to learn about getting access t...

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Dec. 23, 2022

Episode 22: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Dr. Nicole Steele, …

Episode 22: Conversations with Dr. Nicole Steele, Life Coach, Minister and CEO of Diamonds in the Rough, Inc (ditr.org). Dr. Steele discusses the mission of DITR, " transforming the world....one child, one family, one commu...

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Dec. 16, 2022

Episode 21: Holiday Plans

What are your holiday plans? Are you traveling? Will you be spending time with family and friends? Join this episode as we talk about holiday plans and our vision for 2023. Karen and Cat, Podcast hosts Conversations with K...

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Nov. 18, 2022

Episode 20: Conversations with Karen and Cat - Karen and Cat's Cream …

The holiday season is here! Are you looking for the perfect unique gift for your friends, family and coworkers. Then we have the show for you! Karen and Cat's Cream of the Crop, where we feature products from local small …

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Nov. 4, 2022

Episode 19: Conversations with Karen and Cat host Your Voices Matter …

On October 16th, Karen and Cat hosted "Your Voices Matter Youth Summit. This was the first in a series of community engagement events that the podcasters intend to host. The purpose of the summit was to hear and learn from …

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Oct. 29, 2022

Episode 18: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Gabe Okoye, Candida…

Karen and Cat sit down with Gabe Okaye at Mimi's Ice Cafe in Lawrenceville. Gabe is seeking his first term in the Georgia House of Representatives. Prior to running for office, Candidate Okaye helped to turn Gwinnett County...

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Oct. 21, 2022

Episode 17: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Leonard Dungee, Fou…

We met Leonard Dungee, Founder and Co-CEO of Hope Hustlers, Inc. at the Black Push, Gun Violence Summit. We were so moved by his story that we had to have him on to share his life work. In this episode …

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Oct. 14, 2022

Episode 16: Conversations with Karen and Cat - RECAP and lessons lear…

Join us for episode 16 of Conversations with Karen and Cat. Karen and Cat sit down to discuss the lessons they have learned in the previous fifteen episodes and their intentions with this podcast. The Ankara and African cloth...

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Oct. 7, 2022

Episode 15: Conversations with Karen & Cat with Dr. Calvin Ellison, A…

Karen and Cat had the pleasure to speak with Dr. Calvin Ellison, Author and CEO/Founder of Success Dynamics, Inc. Dr. Ellison stopped by to tell us about the different programs that Success Dynamics, Inc is involved in. We...

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Sept. 30, 2022

Episode 14: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Rev. Shaun Smith, F…

In episode 14, Karen and Cat sat down with Rev. Shaun Smith, Founder, President and CEO of Black Push, Inc and Kimberlyn Carter, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Rep Ga , Inc. after the Gun Violence Roundtable held at the...

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Sept. 24, 2022

Episode 13: Conversation with Karen and Cat with Marlyn Tillman, Ex. …

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we sit down with Marlyn Tillman, Executive Director of Gwinnett SToPP. Marlyn discusses the vital work of her organization as they organize parents, students and community ...

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Sept. 16, 2022

Episode 12: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Councilwoman Marlen…

In this episode, Karen and Cat sit down with Council woman Marlene Taylor-Crawford at Le Gomier Restaurant in Lawrenceville, Ga. Taylor-Crawford is an educator and community leader. Prior to being elected to the Lawrenceville...

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