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Conversations with Karen and Cat

Conversations with Karen and Cat

Join Karen Scott Greene and Catherine Hardrick for conversations that are meant to uplift, impact and empower how you engage in the world. The two friends sit down with community agitators, movers and shakers, elected officials and every day citizens that are trying to make their corner of the world a better place than they found it.

Recent Episodes

Jan. 31, 2026

Community First: Leadership & the Power of Young Voices with Rep. Akbar Ali

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, the hosts welcome Akbar Ali, a history-making leader and proud son of Gwinnett County. Rep. Ali reflects on his path from student activism and local civic engagement to serving in the Georgia State House at just 21 years old. He discusses the …
Jan. 16, 2026

Serving with Purpose: MLK Day of Service, Community Care, and the Power of Collective Action

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we reflect on the true meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through service, spotlighting the 5th Annual MLK Day Drive-Thru Food Giveaway held at Church on Main i...
Nov. 21, 2025

Awarded, Elected, and Grateful: Big News from Karen & Cat

In this heartfelt update episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat , your favorite duo returns with major announcements and a ton of gratitude for the community that continues to support their journey. Karen and Cat share t...
Nov. 14, 2025

Empowering the Next Generation: A Conversation with Dr. Tracy Baynes

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat , we sit down with Dr. Tracy Baynes — oceanographer, educator, and visionary leader committed to expanding college access for low-income high-school students. After earning ...
Nov. 7, 2025

Art in Action: How Ariel Fristoe Uses Theater to Transform Communities

In this episode, Karen and Cat talk with Ariel Fristoe , founder and Artistic Director of Out of Hand Theater , a company redefining how art can drive social change. Ariel shares her journey blending creativity, activism, and...
Oct. 17, 2025

Money, Mindfulness & Meaning: A Conversation with Leida Rountree

In this uplifting episode, we sit down with Leida Rountree , a Certified Financial Planner™ turned Certified Life Coach, 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher who has made it her mission to help...

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