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March 7, 2024

Chef Katrina, author, and female business mentor with Truth Bomb Academy karenandcat.com

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March 1, 2024

From Heart to Page: The Journeys of Black Children's Book Authors

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March 1, 2024

From Heart to Page: The Journeys of Black Children's Book Authors

Black Children’s Book Week (2/25/24 - 3/2/24) celebrates Black children and Black-authored books for them. We sat down with four authors to discuss their books and why the decided to author them. Our youngest guest is Soleil Cross, known as Dr. Soleil is an eight-year-old author with a passion for…

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Feb. 16, 2024

Trailblazing Journey: The Inspiring Story of Beauty Baldwin

Ms. Baldwin provides her inspiration for her desire to educate and lead.

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Feb. 16, 2024

Trailblazing Journey: The Inspiring Story of Beauty P. Baldwin's Career in Education"

Mrs. Baldwin began her career in Ellaville, Georgia, as a teacher at a segregated high school. She went on to Columbus ,Ga and taught for ten years at Hardaway High School. Baldwin then moved to Gwinnett County to teach at Central Gwinnett High School, becoming the sole black teacher, and…

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Feb. 16, 2024

Baldwin went from teaching in segregated classroom to school superintendent in mostly white district

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Feb. 9, 2024

A check-in with Georgia Black Legislators

Join us LIVE for a check-in with Georgia's black legislators. We'll discuss legislative priorities and which legislation is expected to pass before this legislative session ends. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5702001486462976

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Feb. 9, 2024

Creating Opportunities, Empowering Entrepreneurs: A Chat with Robin Edwards

Robin Edwards is the Sr. Program Manager with the National Black MBA Association. In her role, is responsible for developing and implementing programs to help entrepreneurs elevate their businesses to the next level. She joins us to talk about the NBMBA's Collegiate Innovation Challenge. It is a 5-week virtual program…

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Feb. 3, 2024

The State of Black Georgia with John Moye, Urban League

Join us for a conversation with John Moye, Urban League Senior Director for Policy, Legislative Affairs and Civic Engagement on the State of Black Georgia. We discuss the 2024 legislative priorities for the urban league and their 2022 Publication, "The State of Black Georgia", which provides policy recommendations in the…

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Feb. 1, 2024

Urban League talks priorities for Ga

We talk with John Moye, Sr Director for Policy and Legislative Affairs and Civic Engagement about the 2024 Georgia legislative session and the League's priorities. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5702001486462976

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Jan. 26, 2024

From Stigma to Support: Teenagers Leading the Way in Mental Health Advocacy

Ta’Lia and Tanya are the Co-presidents and founder of Mind Over Matter. Mind Over Matter was formed in February of 2023 to spread awareness of mental health among teenagers. The students discuss how they are helping to break down the stigma of mental health and the self-care practices they are…

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Jan. 25, 2024

Join us for a new episode tomorrow. #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare

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Jan. 20, 2024

Local agencies tackle affordable housing

Join us LIVE for a conversation on local initiatives creating solutions for affordable housing

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Jan. 3, 2024

Unlocking Opportunities: Empowering Low-Tech Individuals as ChatBot Engineers

Audrey Bell-Kearney joins us to talk about a new initiative, "UpSkill To Uplift." The initiative is a four week program to train low tech, low income and public assistance recipients on how to become Chatbot Engineers without knowing how to code. Want to create live streams like this? Check out…

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Dec. 22, 2023

From Dilution to Empowerment: Understanding the Consequences of Gerrymandering in Georgia

Recently, U.S. District Judge Steve Jones, in a 516-page order, ordered the state of Georgia to go back to the drawing board and redraw the state's legislative boundaries. Specifically, Jones directed the state to draw two new Black-majority districts in Georgia. Georgia’s Republican majority General Assembly and governor were directed…

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Dec. 12, 2023

Honoring the Life of Thomas Livsey, the Unofficial Mayor of the Promiseland Community

We sit down with Chad Livsey, grandson of Thomas Livsey to discuss his grandfather and his families legacy. Join us as we pay tribute to the live and memory of the unofficial Mayor the Promiseland Community.

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Dec. 7, 2023

Karen and Cat Kidpreneur Christmas Shopping

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Join us on a LIVE episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat as we talk to young entrepreneurs about their businesses just in time for Christmas shopping. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5702001486462976

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Dec. 1, 2023

Maximizing Personal Security during the Festive Season with Vance Williams, Law Enforcement Expert

Karen and Cat sit down with Vance Williams, to have a conversation about staying safe during the holiday season and beyond. Vance Williams is a decorated Police Officer who joined the Office of the District Attorney for Gwinnett County in January 2023, as a Criminal Investigator, and has served as…

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Nov. 18, 2023

Check out @keepingitrealwithfields06 #podcast #youtubeshorts #youtuber

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Nov. 17, 2023

Speaking with Impact- Advice to Students from Seasoned Podcast Hosts

Karen and Cat had the honor to be the guest speakers to the South Gwinnett Student Leadership Team Fall Summitt. We discussed public speaking and afterwards answered questions on a variety of topics. It was truly an honor to spend time with these dynamic young people.

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Nov. 10, 2023

Inside Scoop: Local Candidates Break Down Election Results and Analyze the Impact on the Community

We chat with Erica Pope, candidate for City of Dacula City Council about this weeks municipal election results and analyze the impact. To learn more about Cat's campaign and how you can help her 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 insight into the challenges faced by families and individuals with special needs,…

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Oct. 31, 2023

Karen and Cat talk with Kaswaina Powell, author, poet and education 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 space for children to discover their creativity and…

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Oct. 27, 2023

Karen and Cat talk with education providers

In this episode we talk with educators providing a unique service to families in supporting students education outside the classroom. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5702001486462976

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