Personal Development Episodes

Sept. 4, 2026

27 Years Behind Bars: A Story of Faith, Redemption & Purpose

At 18 years old, Jamison Charles made a decision that changed the course of his life. One night led to eight felony convictions, a 50-year sentence, and ultimately 27 years behind bars. But prison did not end his story. In this powerful episode of Conversations with Karen and Kat, Jamison shares how faith transformed his life, how he discovered his gift for writing while incarcerated, and how he returned home determined to change the narrative. Today, Jamison is an author, playwright, m...
Aug. 21, 2026

Before You React: Understanding Conflict, Choice & Consequence

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we welcome back John Harris, also known as Baruti Muenda Meriamen, founder of Mastering Your Moments, LLC. Drawing from experiences in leadership, youth development, martial arts, mediation, and community service, he explains why conflict resolution requires us to understand not only what we choose, but why we choose it. We discuss helping children navigate conflict, emotional intelligence, workplace conflict, accountability, boundaries, an...
Guest: John Harris