Conversations with Karen and Cat

Conversations With Karen and Cat
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Conversations with Karen and Cat

Join us as we have conversations that are meant to uplift, impact and empower how you engage in the world.

  1. HÁ 6 DIAS

    Empowering Change: Job Training and Food Justice with Erica Allen

    Erika Allen is the CEO for Urban Growers Collective, President of Green ERA Educational NFP, and Co-Owner of Green Era Sustainability Partners. Urban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Illinois working to build a more just and equitable local food system. They provide hands-on job training and create economic opportunity for youth, and beginner BIPOC farmers. Urban Growers cultivates eight urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s South Side.

    56min

  2. 18 DE OUT.

    Balancing high performance with personal well-being, with Lakila Bowden

    We sit down with Lakila Bowden, speaker and COO of iSee Technologies, Inc. Lakila has been a featured speaker for The Walt Disney Company, Kraft-Heinz, Verizon, JP Morgan Chase, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and numerous other national and local organizations. She retired from Corporate America at age 37 and now spends her time leisurely teaching thousands of women leaders to maximize rest and revenue by prioritizing self-care and self-celebration.

    35min
  3. The Power of Presence: Police Officers as Community Members

    11 DE OUT.

    The Power of Presence: Police Officers as Community Members

    We sit down with Chief J.D. McClure, Gwinnett County Police Department, Chief of Police. Chief McClure talks about the importance of police officers being a part of the community in which they serve. The Gwinnett County Advisory Board invites the community out on October 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM for an open dialogue and meaningful conversations. They want to continue building trust and fostering positive relationships with the community. For more information, email PoliceAdvisoryBoard@GwinnettCounty.com  678.442.6520. Thursday, October 17 | 6:30pm OneStop Centerville Community Center, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039

    19min
  4. Engagement 101: How Anyone Can Shape the Political Landscape

    13 DE SET.

    Engagement 101: How Anyone Can Shape the Political Landscape

    Karen and Cat sit down with Phyllis Richardson, Political Consultant to discuss how voters can help shape the political landscape during this election cycle. Ms. Richardson currently serves as Legislative Administrative Manager for the Georgia General Assembly. She has also worked as a Policy and Engagement Manager for Common Cause Georgia and as the Governmental Affairs Director for the Georgia Wand Education Fund. If you are 17 1/2 and older, you can register to vote online at mvp.sos.ga.gov. If you experience in challenges to access your right to vote, please contact the Voter Protection Hotline 888-730-5816 If you are a Georgia voter in need of a ride to the polls please call: 1-877-524-8683 or visit WWW.RIDETOTHEPOLL.COM karenandcat.com

    29min
  5. Parachutes and Persistence: A Conversation with Donna Lewis

    6 DE SET.

    Parachutes and Persistence: A Conversation with Donna Lewis

    Donna Louis is a retired US Army officer, Sgt. First Class. She is the first African American female paratrooper from Michigan. She became a jump master, with over 150 jumps during her military career. Donna is married to her long time sweetheart and together they have five children. Mrs. Louis had the honor of being inducted into the Charles H Wright African American Historical Museum in Detroit Michigan. Currently she lives in Loganville, Georgia, where she is a poultry and goat farmer.

    48min

  6. 30 DE AGO.

    Gen Z & Millennials at the Polls: A Conversation on Voting Motivation

    We are joined by four young voters to tell us about the issues that are important to them this election cycle. They talked about protecting reproductive rights, the economy, environmental issues, school loan debt and other important topics. Listen and comment. The panel participants : Nandi Milton IG: Miss.RuthsAngels FB: missruthsangels www.missruthangels.org Laniyah Robinson FB:PassionateCareSvs https://passionatecareservice.net/ Matthew Greene, Environmental Science Major, SSU Kierra C, Student Follow us on youtube at @conversationswithkarenandcat

    34min

  7. 23 DE AGO.

    Empowerment in Action: Supporting Girls Affected by Domestic Violence

    In this episode we have a conversation with Jamika Render, founder of The Graceful Futures Society, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering pre-teen and teen girls exposed to domestic violence. Drawing from her own experiences growing up in a home with domestic violence and surviving two suicide attempts, Jamika channels her deep passion for mental health advocacy into creating impactful SEL programs that provide the tools and support these young girls need to thrive. In addition to her nonprofit work, she is the Creative Brand Director and creator of The Hope and Wonder Academy, an SEL curriculum designed to build emotional resilience in students from grades 3 through 7. Jamika’s mission is to help young people find their voice, heal from adversity, and build brighter futures. You can reach Jamika via email : info@houseofgrace-ga.orgebsite: https://gracefulfutures.org/

    48min

  8. 16 DE AGO.

    Gina Bracks: Serving Those in Need One Bag at a Time

    Gina Bracks is the CEO of My Brother Keepers Outreach a nonprofit that providing free food bags, toiletry items, clothes, and resources to Extended Stay Hotels for the last 3 1/2 years in Gwinnett County each month. Gina is a US Army Veteran who has been married to Charles Bracks for over 40 years. They are blessed to have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Mrs. Bracks is currently working at a nonprofit that assists homeless Veterans with housing and employment. Gina and her family are committed to serving in the community. My Brothers Keepers Outreach is always in need of volunteers, cash donations, and donation of canned goods, toiletries, paper supplies and feminine products. You may reach Ms. Bracks at gsbracks2@gmail.com, mbkoatl.org and on facebook @mbkoatl.

    27min
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  • Criado por
    Conversations With Karen and Cat
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2024
  • Episódios
    103
  • Classificação
    Livre
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