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Aug. 18, 2023

VA Nursing Crisis

Teshara Felder-Livingston of National Nurses United talks with Karen and Cat about the nursing crisis within our VA health care system. She discusses issues of retention, work schedules and patient/nurse ratios.Nurse Felder- ...

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Aug. 11, 2023

Karen and Cat Chat - FREE TABLET GIVEAWAY

Karen and Cat catch up on community events and Cat's campaign. Find out if you qualify to receive a free tablet or cell phone.Information on the program mentioned in the episode: FREE TABLETS ($20 for one-time Activation Fee)...

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Aug. 5, 2023

Karen and Cat - Cream of the Crop Kidpreneurs

In this episode we talk with two kidpreneurs. Ten-year old owner of JR Slime, Jill Redd, makes and sells slime for birthday parties, daycare centers, camps, community events and other kid friendly organizations. To book JR ...

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July 28, 2023

What every parent should know before sending your kids back to school…

In this episode we meet with educators, mentors and advocates to discuss issues that parents and learners will face in the upcoming school year. Tune in as we chat with Gwinnett County School Board Member, Karen Watkins- Dist...

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July 21, 2023

Students take the reins to tackle issues in their community

Gwinnett high schools students Nardose Mekonnen and Samrawit Solomon cofounded Relief and Restore, a non profit organization founded to help serve the needs of their community. The organization has grown to over one hundred s...

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July 14, 2023

Gangstas to Growers working to end the cycle of poverty

Abiodun Charlotte Henderson is a community organizer and Executive Director of The Come Up Project which features Gangstas to Growers, an agribusiness training program for formerly incarcerated young adults, and the developin...

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July 7, 2023

PINK STEM is helping girls break through the science barrier

Tamika Ray-Head is the Founder and Director of PinkSTEM Inc. Her current position is the STEM Director and Robotics Coach of surrounding groups in Atlanta Metro Area. She began her journey for mentoring youth in 1998 for the ...

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July 1, 2023

Mental Wellness Check-in with Sheba Knox, Woman Veteran Overcomer

Sheba Knox, self describes as a woman veteran overcomer. She tells her story of being a trauma survivor and dealing with addiction, mental health and homeless. Hear how she battles every minute of the day to continue her figh...

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June 24, 2023

Local nonprofit reaches back to educate youth on drug awareness

Krystal Smith, founder of P.E.A.C.E and NBK All Risk Solutions, Inc joins to discuss teen substance misuse. They are non-profit centered around assisting the youth and families in need. You can contact P.E.A.C.E and NBK All Risk Solutions at 706-310-4030 and 404-276-1696. The website is ⁠www.nbkal…

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June 17, 2023

Conversations with Karen and Cat with Kimone Hall and Yola Lewis of T…

Karen and Cat talk with Kimone Hall and Yola Lewis of The Positive Forces Show. The Positive Forces radio show airs Saturdays 4pm-5pm on YouChooseRadio, Viscosity Blend Radio and Zion Highness Radio. The hosts use their one h...

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June 9, 2023

Just Karen and Cat!

Join us in this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat for some very exciting news. Hear about upcoming plans, events and announcements. If you enjoyed this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, please like, follo...

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June 3, 2023

Mental health talk with Dr. Chana Campbell

Dr. Chana Campbell is the founder of New Beginnings Counseling and Consulting, LLC. Dr. Campbell graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Regent University in Psychology. She graduated from Argosy University with a Ma...

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May 26, 2023

Mother's Sorrow Spurs Action

Andrea Barclay founded Because One Matters in 2013 in response to her passionate desire to serve children and young adults, which was born from the loss of her daughter in 1990 to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) & a call ...

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May 19, 2023

Veteran and Fervent Servant is inspired to be a voice for foster youth

Join us for this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat. We sit down with @Gary Stevenson who says that sharing and caring for others is in his DNA. Gary retired from the military after 24 years of service and currently ...

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May 12, 2023

Public Relations Moguls Runs Successful Business and Nonprofit

Join for this conversation with Carla Morrison, CEO and founder of Chit Chat Communications. Carla is setting the pace for future entrepreneurs; she is a serial entrepreneur who has developed a boutique public relations compa...

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May 5, 2023

Local activist takes action to provide resources to the unhoused

Ricky Green and Keshaw Tonge join us from Green House Support Inc. Ricky founded Green House Support because of his passion for community service. He saw a need to support a community that was overlooked, underserved and left...

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April 28, 2023

Fentanyl Deaths Spike in Georgia Suburbs

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we still down with Curtis Clemons, Deputy Chief of Investigators for the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s office. Chief Clemons discusses the rise in fentanyl abuse and ...

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April 21, 2023

Students discuss being exposed to college and career opportunities in…

Karen and Cat sit down with the program participants of Gwinnett Chatt Outreach. The students discuss what they've learned from the experience and what has made the most impact on their lives. Ryan Cox , founder and Exec Dire...

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April 14, 2023

Ep 37: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Zeus Luby, Red Inc, Prog…

In episode 37 of Conversations with Karen and Cat we speak with Zeus Luby. Zeus is the Programming Director for RED (Rehabilitation Enables Dreams) Inc. His role is to establish a foundational bond with each program participa...

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April 7, 2023

Ep 36: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Carol Love, Exec Directo…

Carol Love is the Executive Director of Family Promise of Gwinnett. For the previous five years she was an Associate at Wilbanks Partners, where she focused on marketing, events, and client relationship management. Carol was ...

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March 31, 2023

Ep 35: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Hispanics United Allianc…

Co-Founders, Melissa Marrero and Tannia Zarate started Hispanics United Alliance for the Missing after learning about the disappearances of three hispanic young persons. The women got involved to lead their voices advocating ...

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March 24, 2023

Ep 34: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Katherine Juhan-Arnold, …

Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold started Baby Katie’s Pharm & Kitchen in April 2014 to bring communities together through growing food. She realized a need in her community for fresh food. Many of the families in her neighborhood di...

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March 17, 2023

Ep 33: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Brenda Lopez Romero, Gwi…

Brenda Lopez Romero is Senior Assistant District Attorney for the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit leading the Justice and Community Initiative. Brenda was the first American Latina elected to the Georgia General Assembly where she ...

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March 10, 2023

Ep 32: Conversations with Karen and Cat with Maria Uribe, Manager Don…

In this episode we chat with Maria Uribe, Manager of Donor Relations for Junior Achievement, USA. Maria is an experienced NGO professional contributing in the social good space as a team member of Junior Achievement USA (JA)...

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