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March 7, 2026

After the Battle Comes the Reward: Dr. Deidre Crowley on Faith, Resilience, and Purpose

After the Battle Comes the Reward: Dr. Deidre Crowley on Faith, Resilience, and Purpose

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…

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March 7, 2026

Making your life count: impact over numbers

Making your life count: impact over numbers
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Feb. 18, 2026

Why Carter G. Woodson created Black History Month

Why Carter G. Woodson created Black History Month
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Feb. 17, 2026

Remembering in therapy: 5-step healing process explained

Remembering in therapy: 5-step healing process explained
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Feb. 13, 2026

Black Love Day: healing through intentional loving actions

Black Love Day: healing through intentional loving actions
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Feb. 12, 2026

Healing Through Ubuntu: Reclaiming Our Minds, Our History, and Our Wholeness

Healing Through Ubuntu: Reclaiming Our Minds, Our History, and Our Wholeness

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:…

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Jan. 31, 2026

Community First: Leadership & the Power of Young Voices with Rep. Akbar Ali

Community First: Leadership & the Power of Young Voices with Rep. Akbar Ali

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,…

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Jan. 31, 2026

Fired up: Call your representatives to restore child services funding

Fired up: Call your representatives to restore child services funding
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Jan. 31, 2026

Supporting immigrants: know-your-rights, clinics, protections with State Rep. Akabar Ali

Supporting immigrants: know-your-rights, clinics, protections with State Rep. Akabar Ali
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Jan. 16, 2026

Fifth annual MLK Food Drive — date, location, how to help

Fifth annual MLK Food Drive — date, location, how to help
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Jan. 16, 2026

Serving with Purpose: MLK Day of Service, Community Care, and the Power of Collective Action

Serving with Purpose: MLK Day of Service, Community Care, and the Power of Collective Action

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…

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Nov. 21, 2025

Awarded, Elected, and Grateful Big News from Karen & Cat

Awarded, Elected, and Grateful  Big News from Karen & Cat

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…

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Nov. 21, 2025

Awarded, Elected, and Grateful: Big News from Karen & Cat

Awarded, Elected, and Grateful: Big News from Karen & Cat

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…

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Nov. 21, 2025

Awarded, Elected, and Grateful: Big News from Karen & Cat

Awarded, Elected, and Grateful: Big News from Karen & Cat

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 —…

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Nov. 20, 2025

November 20, 2025

November 20, 2025
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Nov. 14, 2025

Empowering the Next Generation: A Conversation with Dr. Tracy Baynes

Empowering the Next Generation: A Conversation with Dr. Tracy Baynes

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…

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Nov. 7, 2025

Art in Action: How Ariel Fristoe Uses Theater to Transform Communities

Art in Action: How Ariel Fristoe Uses Theater to Transform Communities

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…

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Nov. 7, 2025

Traveling and Art: Breaking Down Prejudice, full episode on YouTube.com

Traveling and Art: Breaking Down Prejudice, full episode on YouTube.com
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Nov. 7, 2025

The Monopoly Metaphor: Understanding Inequality in Education, full episode on YouTube.com

The Monopoly Metaphor: Understanding Inequality in Education, full episode on YouTube.com
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Oct. 17, 2025

Comparison is the Death of Your Peace: Break Free

Comparison is the Death of Your Peace: Break Free
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Oct. 17, 2025

Reconnect with Your Truth: A Journey to Authenticity

Reconnect with Your Truth: A Journey to Authenticity
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Oct. 17, 2025

Prioritize Yourself: Secrets to Mental Wellness

Prioritize Yourself: Secrets to Mental Wellness
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Oct. 17, 2025

Money, Mindfulness & Meaning: A Conversation with Leida Rountree

Money, Mindfulness & Meaning: A Conversation with Leida Rountree

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…

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Oct. 3, 2025

Fighting for Fair Energy: A Conversation with Patty Durand

Fighting for Fair Energy: A Conversation with Patty Durand

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…

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