• Empowering the Next Generation: Life Skills Beyond the Classroom with Neesha "Sunshine" Whitehead, CEO and Founder Not On My Own
    May 16 2025

    In this episode, we sit down with the CEO and Founder of Not On My Own (NOMO) , a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping youth and young adults with essential life skills rarely taught in schools. Since 2019, she's been on a mission to educate, empower, and encourage—offering guidance in everything from financial literacy and car buying to mental health and post-graduation support.


    Discover how her grassroots outreach—from youth outings to jacket drives—creates lasting impact across communities in Gwinnett, Rockdale, and Walton Counties. Tune in to hear inspiring success stories, learn about this unique initiative, and find out how you can support this powerful movement reminding young people: You’re not on your own.


    Join NOMO on June 14th at Alexander Park in Lawrenceville for their NOMO Summer Water Day


    Contact Sunshine and Not On My Own at:

    https://www.notonmyown.org

    nomononprofit2019@gmail.com

    678-677-2900

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    32 mins
  • Honoring Kingdom Leaders: The RICE Awards with Dr. Chandon
    May 9 2025

    Join Karen and Kat as they spotlight the RICE Awards—a celebration honoring ministry leaders making a difference nationwide. In this episode, Dr. Chandon shares how you can nominate impactful community leaders and highlights the heart behind the awards. Whether you're watching or listening, get inspired to celebrate leadership, service, and faith in action.📍 Learn more at: www.thericeawards.com

    📞 Contact: 470-334-6200

    🎙️ “We’re impacting the world one conversation at a time.”

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    34 mins
  • Rooted in Culture: Launching Akosua Hosi LTD
    Apr 18 2025

    In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we discuss the journey behind the launch of Akosua Hosi LTD — Karen’s new fashion brand celebrating African heritage through handcrafted clothing, accessories, and jewelry. Karen has worked with local artisans in Ghana and Kenya and shares what makes this brand so special.


    Join us at the Atlanta Vegan Festival on Saturday, April 19th, from 11 AM - 5 PM in Grant Park.


    🛍️ Support Black-owned, women-led, artisan-crafted fashion —


    🎧 Tune in to hear:


    The story behind the name Akosua Hosi LTD


    How cultural roots inspired the brand's aesthetic


    What Karen will be bringing to the Atlanta Vegan Festival


    Tips for turning your passion into purpose


    ✨ Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review if you’re loving these conversations rooted in joy, community, and creativity.


    🔗 Follow Akosua Hosi LTD on Instagram: @Akosua_Hosi


    📍 Visit us at the Atlanta Vegan Festival – Grant Park, ATL | April 19 | 11AM–5PM

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    39 mins
  • Beyond the Spectrum: A Parent Advocacy & A Student's Voice
    Apr 11 2025

    In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, we sat down for a heartfelt conversation with two voices from the autism community. Join us for this discussion with Kenya Curtis, a parent advocate who’s dedicated to creating inclusive spaces, and Matthew Greene, a playwright, author, and college student with autism who shares his lived experiences navigating academia, identity, and self-advocacy.


    🎧 In this episode:


    We discuss the challenges and triumphs of life on the spectrum in education and the community. We also tackle

    actionable ways to support autistic individuals and families


    This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to listen, learn, and lead with compassion.


    To contact Kenya for parent coaching and support, reach her via email at kenyacurtis@gmail.com


    Matthew is also the co-author of "Anthony's Red Cape", a children's book about autism. You may reach him on IG @mr.ashykneecxps_


    Anthony's Red Cape may be purchased on Amazon or via mkpublishing.org

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Frontlines of Equality: What the NAACP is Doing Now
    Mar 28 2025

    🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Edward Paul, President of the Gwinnett Branch of the NAACP, to discuss the ongoing impact of the NAACP in 2025. From the courtroom to Congress, state legislatures to local governments, the fight for justice and equity continues. President Paul shares how both national and local chapters are driving change, advocating for policy reform, and educating communities to advance Black and Brown voices. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on why the NAACP remains as relevant and essential as ever! #NAACP #SocialJustice #CommunityAdvocacy

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    46 mins
  • Power, People, and Policy: Navigating Today's Hot Topics
    Mar 22 2025

    In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we sit down together to discuss:


    Honoring the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March


    President Trump’s executive power and constitutional debates


    The controversy around the deportation of Venezuelan nationals


    Discussion on dismantling the Department of Education


    Let us know what you are doing to engage. Comment with us on social media and share your thoughts!

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    58 mins
  • Strengthening Our Community: Empowerment Strategies
    Mar 7 2025

    In this episode, we delve into recent requests to pardon Derek Chauvin and explore why the Black community should not react impulsively. We provide insightful steps that the community can take to empower and strengthen itself during challenging times.

    - Discussion on Elon Musk's request to pardon Derek Chauvin

    - Reasons why we should not react impulsively

    - Steps the Black community can take to empower and strengthen itself

    - Insights on navigating challenging situations with resilience and unity

    Find out more about the podcast on our website: karenandcat.com


    Follow the podcast on social media:

    YT: @Conversations with Karen and Cat

    IG: @karen.and.cat,

    TikTok @Karenandcat

    FB: @Conversations with Karen and Cat


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    47 mins
  • Carrying the Torch: Rita Daniels on Harriet Tubman’s Legacy
    Feb 14 2025

    In this powerful episode, we sit down with Rita Daniels, the great-great-great grandniece of Harriet Tubman. Rita shares her deep connection to the legendary abolitionist and freedom fighter, discussing how Tubman’s bravery and resilience continue to inspire her life and work today.Born in Auburn, New York—the same town where Harriet Tubman spent her final years—Rita grew up surrounded by the legacy of her heroic ancestor. She opens up about her mission to ensure Tubman’s story is never forgotten and reflects on the impact of her lineage.

    Rita, a dedicated educator also talks about her family, her passion for education, and how she honors Harriet Tubman’s legacy in her own way.

    Tune in for an inspiring conversation about history, heritage, and the importance of keeping the past alive for future generations.

    🔗 Follow & Subscribe for more episodes featuring untold stories of history and legacy.



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    42 mins