Small Business Episodes

Can healing truly change your life? This week on Conversations with Karen and Kat, we welcome Eboni Caldwell, founder of Productive & Prosper-Us Empowerment, LLC. After surviving homelessness, domestic violence, divorce, and financial hardship, Eboni transformed her pain into purpose and now helps women heal emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. In this powerful conversation, she discusses healing trauma, inner-child work, setting healthy boundaries, journaling, faith, forgiveness, and d...

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...

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 — ...

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’...

Karen and Cat sit down with Forrest Tuff, Author, CEO, Film Producer, Master Coach and Speaker. Forrest is the CEO and founder of One Vision Productions, a media and branding agency voted Best of Georgia. Recognized among the Top 5 CEOs to Watch in 2024 and Georgia's Most Influential Leaders, he is a Master Life Coach and keynote speaker. Tuff has produced commercials, documentaries, films, podcasts, and TV shows. He was voted the Top Filmpreneur® of the Year by the International Association of ...

Chef Katrina is a sought-after speaker, author, and female business mentor. In 2021 she co-founded the first-ever female business education platform, Truth Bomb Academy™. Providing the back to basic female business training which completely disrupts the ‘male’ modeling of business that women have been experiencing their entire lives. Her mission is to create more female millionaires. Contact information: Email: Katrina@truthbombmarketing.com Website: https://truthbombmarketing.com Po...

Are you looking for unique Christmas gifts? On this episode we talk with two youthprenuers that started their own businesses while still in high school. The students juggle school, extra-curricular activities and entrepeneurialship. Support these small business owners by shopping with: Taliaa Pouncey, Owner, Liaas Arts and Crafts Website: https://liaasartsncrafts.myshopify.com/ IG: Liaas_ArtsnCrafts ____________ Awa Kone, Owner, Starzhoodies IG: Starzhoodies _____________ ...

In this episode, we are joined by Mimi Cole and Jaidah Liverman. Mimi is the founder of The Ivy Elite Foundation. She shares her personal journey of starting the organization and the inspiration behind it. Listeners will gain insight into the challenges faced by families and individuals with special needs, and how the foundation aims to support them. Contact The Ivy Elite Foundation at : Email: MrsJaidah@theivyelite.com Phone Number: (678) 424-0711 Website: https://theivyelite.com Insta...