In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we sit down with Dr. Deidre J. Crowley—educator, nurse, business coach, two-time Amazon Best-Selling author, recipient of two Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards, and the 2026 Ms. NE Gwinnett Queen - Ms. Corporate America Georgia Competition. Dr. Crowley shares the powerful experiences…
In this powerful episode, we welcome back African-centered psychologist, educator, and author Dr. Kevin Washington (Mwata Kiari Emeka Sankara) to explore a transformative approach to mental health and healing. Grounded in the philosophy of Ubuntu — “I am because we are” — Dr. Washington introduces his groundbreaking work, Ubuntu Psychotherapy:…
Karen and Cat sit down with Akbar Ali, the youngest Democratic state representative in the nation and a proud son of Gwinnett County. At just 21, Rep. Ali shares his journey from community organizing and student activism to serving in the Georgia State House. He reflects on leading with integrity,…
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 in Snellville, Georgia. We discuss how MLK’s call to service continues to…
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 the incredible honor of being named the Gwinnett NAACP 2025 Voice of the Community…
In this 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 the honor of being the Gwinnett NAACP 2025 Voice of the Community Award recipients — a…
In this 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 the honor of being named the Gwinnett NAACP 2025 Voice of the Community Award recipients —…
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 her doctorate from the prestigious Scripps Institution of Oceanography and conducting coral reef research, Tracy shifted her…
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 community conversation to address issues like justice, empathy, and belonging. Discover how her award-winning…
In this uplifting episode, we sit down with Leida, 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 women design the lives they were born to live. After years of professional success, Leida Rountree realized…
In this episode, we sit down with Patty Durand, founder of Georgians for Affordable Energy and longtime advocate for consumer rights and clean energy. Patty has spent her career at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and accountability — from leading the Georgia Sierra Club, to a decade as Executive Director…
