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 Director, partners with community leaders, businesses, and the community itself; to develop and…
The Promised Land Community is home to this 7-acre lakefront venue owned by the Livsey Family. This land was purchased over 100 years ago and once owned by an Irish immigrant in the 1800s whose published journal followed the daily happenings of the former slave plantation, including the development of…
In episode 37 of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we sit down with Zeus Luby. Zeus is the Programming Director for RED Inc. (Rehabilitation Enables Dreams) His role is to establish a foundational bond with each program participant which facilitates their trust in RED’s intent and the program’s curriculum. That…
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 the founding Director of Family Promise of Gwinnett’s Salt Light Center and is excited to…
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 on behalf of families and the community. The Alliance wants to raise awareness about missing persons, change how…
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 didn’t have time to make it to the nearest grocery store, which at the…
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 sat on the Education, Retirement, and State Planning and Community Affairs committees. She is the Chairwoman for…
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). JA redefines and adds value to experiential learning by removing the walls between…
Jean Adero is Africa's Life Coach, and founder of Executive/Life Coaching practice, Reimagine Africa. She is also the founder of Read Across Africa, a community library and learning sanctuary in Kisumu Karateng', Kenya, home to 22,000+ books, serving up to 500 community members daily. She is best know for guiding…
Join us for a LIVE discussion as we chat with a new breed of urban farmers in Metro Atlanta. Katherine Juhan Arnold is a native Georgia who has taken the concept of farm to table literal. She specializes in organic, heirloom, no-gmo food healing and is dedicated to clean eating.
JeJuan Stewart, is the CEO and Lead Consultant of EAGLE 7 Consulting which has been serving families in Metro-Atlanta for over 11 years. As a retired PA Anesthetist, and now small business owner, JeJuan has designed EAGLE 7 Consulting to address the needs of underrepresented communities through innovative solutions. Solutions…
Chad Livsey and Councilwoman Marlene Taylor-Crawford were the recent recipients of the Champions of Justice Award. The award was given by New Bethel AME Church to individuals who have gone above and beyond dismantling an injustice or creating solutions that eliminate social ills and improve the local community. We were…
Nicole Love Hendrickson made history in November 2020, becoming the first African American Chairperson of the Gwinnett County Commission. Chairwoman Hendricks brings her experience, passion and commitment to work for Gwinnett County. In this interview she discusses some of the initiatives created under her leadership and her plans for the…
We sat down with Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor. Sheriff Taylor has the distinction of being Gwinnett County’s first elected Black Sheriff. Taylor began his law enforcement career in 1983 with the Gwinnett County Police Department. His 28-year public service background includes assignments in many areas such as undercover investigations,…
We sit down with James Greene, CEO and Founder of FC Promotions. James tells us about his forty (40) years of experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked as a roadie, event promoter, office manager, marketing consultant, road and tour manager, security consultant and personal assistant. He has had…
Dr Heflin, is an educator and innovator. Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, he earned an undergraduate degree in Industrial Technology/Computer Technology along with an MS in Technology Education and Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology and a G.A.C.E certification in Engineering/Technology Education. After realizing that American children were lagging…