• Straight Talking with Kelly-Gina Fromer, PhD discusses critical points in her Dissertation
    Feb 11 2024
    Straight Talking with Kelly K. PodcastStraight Talking with Kelly "Where Real Conversations Happen" is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across a spectrum of industries, all masters of their crafts. Together, we embark upon a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources. Part 2- Episode #52 Straight Talking with Kelly- Gina Fromer, PhD- Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Development and LeadershipJoin me and my guest, Dr. Gina Fromer, as we discuss critical points from her dissertation about what it takes to go from generational poverty to executive leadership later in life.About Dr. Gina FromerDr. Gina Fromer has a wealth of leadership experience and deep connections to many communities across the state. She has advocated for families and children her entire life. She says, "It is all about empowering people to advocate for themselves, to create the social justice and social change needed to change the world."  Her accomplishments are broad. She was District Vice President of the YMCA and raised over $8.5 million for the Bayview YMCA capital campaign. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Children's Council of San Francisco, she managed a staff of 140+ and oversaw a 236 million dollar budget to support children, families, and early educators. Most recently, she was CEO of the San Francisco Education Fund, directing community volunteer programs, educator grants, and student scholarships to help public school students succeed.She is currently the President and CEO of Glide Foundation. Dr. Fromer holds a B.S. in Psychology Organizational Leadership from the Dominican University of California, an M.S. in Psychology/Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership from the University of Arizona Global Campus. Dr. Fromer's Dr. Fromer's Social Media: LinkedIn: / ginamfromer Website: www.glide.orgAbout Kelly Armstrong, Your Podcast Host:Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, SpeakerEmail Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.comYouTube: / @kellyk.podcast Instagram: / kellykpodcast Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917 Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=kar... About Kelly Armstrong Image Consultant and Educator Kelly K. Armstrong provides a platform for talented, intelligent, and creative people to be seen and heard with her Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, "Where Real Conversations Happen." The San Francisco-based consultant is a "connector" who has worked in many industries and has an outgoing, enthusiastic personality that magnetizes people to her. Armstrong's guests come from many sectors, including Education, Music, Television, Theater, Fashion, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Community Advocates, and much more! With more than 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, Armstrong enjoys helping people "be their best, by looking and feeling their best" in body and spirit by advising about skincare, makeup, grooming, overall personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training, she retired after teaching twenty-two years in the Fashion Department at City College of San Francisco. Working in the underserved Bayview Hunter’s Point neighborhood in San Francisco, Armstrong is the Founder of the Primed & Prepped: A Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Mentoring and Job Training Program at the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA. The program aims to help mitigate the barriers to employment for young males and females of color.
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    25 mins
  • Straight Talking with Kelly-Damon Jamal-Director/Producer/Writer
    Feb 8 2024
    Straight Talking with Kelly "Where Real Conversations Happen" This is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across various indust es. We connect with a diverse array of individuals, all masters of their crafts, in fields spanning Education, The Arts, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, and Community Advocacy.Episode #49 Straight Talking with Kelly- Damon Jamal-Director/Producer/Writer Join me and my guest, Damon Jamal, as he talks about his latest film, Survival, streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Google TV.About Damon Jamal Damon Jamal is the filmmakermdirectorector of In Yo FACE Filmworks. It is a multi-faceted film production corporation specializing in film and web media. Jamal has produced and directed half a dozen hip-hop documentaries and written and directed short films. He's also directed/produced over 300 music videos for artists like P. Diddy, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, E-40, and Tyga. Winner of numerous Best Director and Best Film awards. His latest film, Survival, won several awards and was released on September 25, 2023, and streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Google TV. Social Media:Website: https://inyofacefilm.com/feature-films/ Facebook: / @damonjamal Instagram: / @damonjamal Twitter: / @damonjamal LinkedIn: / @damonjamal About Kelly ArmstrongImage consultant and educator Kelly K. Armstrong shines a spotlight on the talented, intelligent, and creative minds of our time through her illuminating podcast, "Straight Talking with Kelly: Where Real Conversations Happens." Based in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, Kelly is not just an image consultant; she's a dynamic "connector" with a magnetic personality that draws people from various industries to her captivating show.Social Media: Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.comYouTube: / @kellyk.podcast Instagram: / kellykpodcast Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917 Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=kar...
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    37 mins
  • Straight Talking with Kelly-Linda Bertaut- International Chakra Psychic/Reiki Master
    Jan 18 2024
    Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen”

    Straight Talking with Kelly is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across various industries. I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts, from various industries. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources.

    Episode #50 Straight Talking with Kelly- Linda Bertaut-International Chakra Psychic, Reiki master, and award-winning esthetician.

    Join me and my guest, Linda Bertaut, as she talks about methods to heal out-of-balance bodies.

    About Linda
    Linda Bertaut is an international Chakra Psychic, Reiki master teacher, and award-winning esthetician. She mentors those who are broken to heal from depression and anxiety and become healers themselves with her Heal the Healer method. She hones in on your energy vibration to see where you are out of balance, what it means, and methods to use to heal. Your customized session includes a Chakra and gemstone card reading and energy make-over healing. Linda helps y about who you are and why you are here. She can focus on specific issues or conduct a general reading.

    Social Media
    Email: Linda@Chakra-Psychic.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.bertaut
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindabertaut/
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-bertaut-2753424/

    About Kelly Armstrong,
    Your Podcast Host: Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, Speaker

    Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyk.podcast
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellykpodcast
    Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly
    Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917
    Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=karenarmstrong

    About Kelly Armstrong

    Kelly K. Armstrong is an image consultant and educator based in San Francisco. She hosts the Straight Talkininterviewing, where she interviews guests from various industries. Armstrong has over 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, advising on personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training. She founded the Primed & Prepped program at the Bay View YMCA, which provides job training for young people in underserved communities. Armstrong is passionate about helping people look and feel their best.
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    57 mins
  • Straight Talking with Kelly-Celestino Ellington-USADA Co-Founder/Executive Director
    Jul 26 2023
    Straight Talking with Kelly "Where Real Conversations Happen"

    Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics.

    The guests come from various industries, including Education, The Arts, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, and Community Advocates.
    Episode #48 Straight Talking with Kelly- Celestino "Tino" Ellington-USADA Co-Founder/Executive Director.

    Join me and my guest, Celestino "Tino" Ellington, as he talks about the mission of Urban Student-Athlete Development Academy (USADA) and their upcoming Changing the Game. Fundraiser Campaign.

    About Celestino "Tino" Ellington
    Celestino was born and raised in San Francisco to immigrant parents—his mother is half Puerto Rican, Filipino from the Philippines, and his father is an Afro-Latino from Panama. In Elementary and Jr High, he attended The Discovery Center School, where he learned academic habits in a college prep environment. Participating in scholastic sports was critical to his overall personal development, which continued in high school and college. He serves as Bayview Hunters Point YMCA's Sports and Recreation Director. Although establishing a successful sports program and experiencing true impact, he felt it was time to be very intentional with his work. In the Summer of 2019, he enrolled in an MBA program at Springfield College, thus beginning the career of creating his dream organization, Urban Student-Athlete Development Academy (USADA). When he received his MBA in Non-Profit Management in December 2020, USADA was fully launched with a small facility and kids in the program.

    Social Media:
    Email: urbanstudentathlete@gmail.com
    Website: usadasf.org
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanstudentathlete

    About Kelly Armstrong, Your Podcast Host:
    Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, and Speaker.

    Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyk.podcast
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellykpodcast
    Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly
    Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917
    Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=karenarmstrong

    Image Consultant and educator Kelly K. Armstrong provides a platform for talented, intelligent, and creative people to be seen and heard with her Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, "Where Real Conversations Happen."

    The San Francisco-based consultant is a "connector" who has worked in many industries and has an outgoing, enthusiastic personality that attracts people to her. Armstrong's guests come from many sectors, including Education, Music, Television, Theater, Fashion, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Community Advocates, and much more!

    With more than 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, Armstrong enjoys helping people "be their best, by looking and feeling their best" in body and spirit by advising about skincare, makeup, grooming, overall personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training, she also teaches in the Fashion Department at City College of San Francisco.

    Working in the underserved Bayview Hunter's Point neighborhood in San Francisco, Armstrong is the Founder of the Primed & Prepped: A Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Mentoring and Job Training Program at the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA. The program aims to help mitigate the barriers to employment for young males and females of color.
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    39 mins
  • Straight Talking with Kelly-Ericka Scott, Owner/Founder of Honey Art Studio
    Jun 29 2023
    Straight Talking with Kelly "Where Real Conversations Happen"
    Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics.

    Episode #47 Straight Talking with Kelly- Erika Scott, Founder/Owner Honey Art Studio

    Join me and my guest, Erika Scott, as she talks about the mission of Honey Art Studio.
    About Ericka Scott
    Ericka Scott is a native San Franciscan that grew up in the Fillmore Western Addition. Scott is currently the Director of District Programs for the San Francisco African American Art & Cultural District (SFAAACD). She is also a Consultant/Instructor at Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center. She studied American Studies with an emphasis on Urban Development at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the founder/owner of Honey Art Studio, a space that acknowledges Black people's creativity, longevity, ingenuity, and faith. Through various forms of Art & Economic Development, she highlights and uplifts Culture.

    Social Media: Website: www.honeyartstudio.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericka.green.75 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeyartist
    About Kelly Armstrong, Your Podcast Host: Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, Speaker

    Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyk.podcast
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellykpodcast
    Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly
    Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917
    Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=karenarmstrong

    Image Consultant and educator Kelly K. Armstrong provides a platform for talented, intelligent, and creative people to be seen and heard with her Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, "Where Real Conversations Happen."

    The San Francisco-based consultant is a "connector" who has worked in many industries and has an outgoing, enthusiastic personality that attracts people to her. Armstrong's guests come from many sectors, including Education, Music, Television, Theater, Fashion, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Community Advocates, and much more!

    With more than 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, Armstrong enjoys helping people "be their best, by looking and feeling their best" in body and spirit by advising about skincare, makeup, grooming, overall personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training, she also teaches in the Fashion Department at City College of San Francisco. Working in the underserved Bayview Hunter's Point neighborhood in San Francisco, Armstrong is the Founder of the Primed & Prepped: A Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Mentoring and Job Training Program at the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA. The program aims to help mitigate the barriers to employment for young males and females of color.
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    53 mins
  • Straight Talking with Kelly-Louis Armstrong III-Personal Trainer/Athletic Coach
    Apr 19 2023
    Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen”

    Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics.

    The guest comes from various industries, including Education, The Arts, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, and Community Advocates.

    Episode #46 Straight Talking with Kelly- Louis Armstrong- Personal Trainer and Athletic Coach

    Join me and my guest, Louis Armstrong, as he talks about how to get in shape.
    About Louis Armstrong

    Louis Armstrong is a personal trainer and athletic coach. In 2012 he received his accredited certification from the International Sports Science Association. He landed his first job at Bally Total Fitness that same year. Over the years, he has worked at various institutions such as The Perfect Workout, Massage Envy, Skyline College, and 24-Hour Fitness. In 2019 he became self-employed and opened his LLC, Armstrong Training, where he teaches online training, in-home training, and outdoor training/boot camps. He is also an assistant basketball coach for the Men’s Basketball team at Cañada College.

    Louis Armstrong’s social media
    Website: https://www.armstrongtrainingpt.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ljarmstrong_iii/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armstrongtrainingpt/
    About Kelly Armstrong, Your Podcast Host:
    Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, and Speaker.
    Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KOY9rz-yR87txU3NzzJiA
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellykpodcast
    Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly
    Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917
    Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=karenarmstrong
    Image Consultant and educator Kelly K. Armstrong provides a platform for talented, intelligent, and creative people to be seen and heard with her Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, “Where Real Conversations Happen.”

    The San Francisco-based consultant is a “connector” who has worked in many industries and has an outgoing, enthusiastic personality that attracts people to her. Armstrong’s guests come from many sectors, including Education, Music, Television, Theater, Fashion, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Community Advocates, and much more!

    With more than 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, Armstrong enjoys helping people “be their best, by looking and feeling their best” in body and spirit by advising about skincare, makeup, grooming, overall personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training, she also teaches in the Fashion Department at City College of San Francisco.

    Working in the underserved Bayview Hunter’s Point neighborhood in San Francisco, Armstrong is the Founder of the Primed & Prepped: A Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Mentoring and Job Training Program at the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA. The program aims to help mitigate the barriers to employment for young males and females of color.
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    39 mins
  • Straight Talking with Kelly-Anthony Casuccio-Three-Time Grammy Nominee-Founder at Xtreme Audio Mastering
    Mar 23 2023
    Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen”

    Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics.

    The guest comes from various industries, including Education, The Arts, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, and Community Advocates.

    Episode #45 Straight Talking with Kelly- Anthony Casuccio, three-time Grammy Nominee, Founder, and Principal Sound Engineer at Xtream Audio Mastering
    Join me and my guest, Anthony Casuccio, as he talks about his audio mastering business and upcoming E.P. release.

    About Anthony Casuccio
    A 25-year music veteran, Anthony’s audio production work has been nominated for three Grammy awards, reached gold record status, and placed in various T.V. shows and commercials. His production has resulted in numerous songs landing on Billboard’s Dance charts. He has remastered different albums for icons such as Johnny Cash, Tony Bennet, and Roy Orbison. As a band leader, songwriter, producer, and engineer, he successfully led his band A&L to the top of various charts worldwide. Anthony had nine top 20 songs with the band and three solo songs on various U.K. Indie music charts. In addition, they received radio play in over 70 countries throughout Europe and the USA.

    Anthony Casuccio Social Media
    Website: https://www.xtreamaudio.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthonycasucciomusic
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/anthonycasuccio

    About Kelly Armstrong, Your Podcast Host:
    Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, Speaker

    Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KOY9rz-yR87txU3NzzJiA
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellykpodcast
    Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly
    Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917
    Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=karenarmstrong
    Image Consultant and educator Kelly K. Armstrong provides a platform for talented, intelligent, and creative people to be seen and heard with her Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, “Where Real Conversations Happen.”

    The San Francisco-based consultant is a “connector” who has worked in many industries and has an outgoing, enthusiastic personality that attracts people to her. Armstrong’s guests come from many sectors, including Education, Music, Television, Theater, Fashion, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Community Advocates, and much more!

    With more than 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, Armstrong enjoys helping people “be their best, by looking and feeling their best” in body and spirit by advising about skincare, makeup, grooming, overall personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training, she also teaches in the Fashion Department at City College of San Francisco.

    Working in the underserved Bayview Hunter’s Point neighborhood in San Francisco, Armstrong is the Founder of the Primed & Prepped: A Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Mentoring and Job Training Program at the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA. The program aims to help mitigate the barriers to employment for young males and females of color.
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    49 mins
  • Straight Talking with Kelly-Dontaye Ball-Chef Owner of Gumbo Social
    Mar 15 2023
    Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen”

    Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics.

    Episode #44 Straight Talking with Kelly- Chef Dontaye Ball (aka Mr. Gumbo)

    Join me and my guest, Chef Dontaye Ball, as he talks about the mission of Gumbo Social and the opening of his new restaurant.

    About Mr. Gumbo Dontaye Ball, also known as Mr. Gumbo, is the chef-owner of Gumbo Social, a San Francisco-based pop-up restaurant specializing in Gumbo and soul food since 2018. After earning his Culinary Arts Degree from San Francisco City College and completing his internship at Delfina restaurant, Chef Ball believes that Gumbo is the most essential food in American culture. When Mr. Gumbo isn’t cooking his award-winning Gumbo, he raises his teenage twin sons. In addition, he serves as VP of the Bayview Merchants Association and as Delegate for the Bayview Council of District Merchants Association in San Francisco.

    Social Media:
    Website: https://solo.to/gumbosocial
    Twitter: @gumbosocial
    Facebook: @gumbosocial

    About Kelly Armstrong, Your Podcast Host: Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, Speaker

    Social Media
    Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KOY9rz-yR87txU3NzzJiA
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellykpodcast
    Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly
    Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917
    Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=karenarmstrong

    Image Consultant and educator Kelly K. Armstrong provides a platform for talented, intelligent, and creative people to be seen and heard with her Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, “Where Real Conversations Happen.”

    The San Francisco-based consultant is a “connector” who has worked in many industries and has an outgoing, enthusiastic personality that attracts people to her. Armstrong’s guests come from many sectors, including Education, Music, Television, Theater, Fashion, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Community Advocates, and much more!

    With more than 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, Armstrong enjoys helping people “be their best, by looking and feeling their best” in body and spirit by advising about skincare, makeup, grooming, overall personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training, she also teaches in the Fashion Department at City College of San Francisco. Working in the underserved Bayview Hunter’s Point neighborhood in San Francisco, Armstrong is the Founder of the Primed & Prepped: A Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Mentoring and Job Training Program at the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA. The program aims to help mitigate the barriers to employment for young males and females of color.
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    43 mins