Education Activist Episodes

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 ...

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...

In this episode, we sit down with Atlanta-born Author and Advocate, Astrid Serika Ross, affectionately known as Sister Sayeedah . A mother, grandmother, suicide loss survivor, and fierce voice for mental health and education,...

In this soul-stirring episode, we sit down with Pastor Moses Brown—visionary leader and founder of Feed Our Children . For over four decades, Pastor Brown has championed the underserved, delivering food, supplies, and hope to...

In this episode, we sit down with Sharoya Ham — a mother of three, devoted wife, and the founder of Embrace Behavior Change . As a behavior change specialist and parent coach , Sharoya is passionate about helping families, ed...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Rashad Patterson—Southwest Atlanta native, Georgia State University graduate, and celebrated children’s book author—to explore how storytelling can empower the next generation. With...

We sit down with Cobb County School Board Candidate, Laura Judge. Laura Judge is a mom, a Navy veteran, and a passionate educational justice advocate. She is also a volunteer lead with Moms Demand Action and an active PTA mem...