The holiday season is here! Are you looking for the perfect unique gift for your friends, family and coworkers. Then we have the show for you! Karen and Cat's Cream of the Crop, where we feature products from local small businesses to help you find the perfect gift, from clothing,…
The holiday season is here! Are you looking for the perfect unique gift for your friends, family and coworkers. Then we have the show for you! Join us LIVE on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 11 am for Karen and Cat's Cream of the Crop. We are featuring products from…
On October 16th, Karen and Cat hosted "Your Voices Matter Youth Summit. This was the first in a series of community engagement events that the podcasters intend to hold. The purpose of the summit was to hear and learn from the students of Shiloh and South Gwinnett High Schools. Students…
Karen and Cat sit down with Gabe Okoye at Mimi's Ice Cafe in Lawrenceville. Gabe is seeking his first term in the Georgia House of Representatives. Prior to running for office, Candidate Okoye helped to turn Gwinnett County blue as the Chairman of the Gwinnett Democratic Party. An engineer by…
Karen and Cat talk with Leonard Dungee, Founder and Co-CEO of Hope Hustlers, Inc. Leonard opens up about going from being a stockbroker to convicted drug dealer. He spent time in federal and state prison and now works with young people offering violence prevention initiatives and re-entry programs for convicted…
Join us for episode 16 of Conversations with Karen and Cat. Karen and Cat sit down to discuss the lessons they have learned in the previous fifteen episodes and their intentions with this podcast. The Ankara and African clothing store mentioned in this episode is kubakingdomllc.com. You can also follow…
Conversations with Karen and Cat is inviting the students and parents in the Centerville/Snellville community to a community forum. We want to hear from students on their concerns for education, school safety, mental health and the resources they believe are needed and would like to see in THEIR schools. This…
Karen and Cat had the pleasure to speak with Dr. Calvin Ellison, Author and CEO/Founder of Success Dynamics, Inc. Dr. Ellison stopped by to tell us about the different programs that Success Dynamics, Inc is involved in. We were particularly interested in their partnership with the office of the Gwinnett…
In episode 14, Karen and Cat sat down with Rev. Shaun Smith, Founder, President and CEO of Black Push, Inc and Kimberlyn Carter, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Rep Ga, Inc. after the Gun Violence Roundtable held at the historic First Iconium Baptist Church in Atlanta on September 10th, 2022.…
In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we sit down with Marlyn Tillman, Executive Director of Gwinnett SToPP. Marlyn discusses the the vital work of her organization as they organize parents, students and community leaders to dismantle the school to prison pipeline. They conduct workshops, Parent Leadership Institutes…
In this episode, Karen and Cat sit down with Council woman Marlene Taylor-Crawford at Le Gomier Restaurant in Lawrenceville, Ga. Taylor-Crawford is an educator and community leader. Prior to being elected to the Lawrenceville City Council, she served as Chair of the Gwinnett Historical and Restoration Board and as past…
In this episode, Karen and Cat sit down with John Harris, founder and director of Inner City Achievers Network, Inc (ICAN). ICAN is a 501(c) 3, nonprofit founded by John to empower young people with education, conflict resolution and community engagement. The program is designed to strengthen the character of…
In Episode 10, Karen and Cat sit down with Nabilah Islam, Democratic Candidate for Georgia Senate, District 7. Nabilah grew up in Gwinnett County, was educated in Gwinnett County Public Schools and attended Georgia State University while working full time and paying her way through college. Nabilah discusses what it…
In episode 9, Karen and Cat sit down with Chad Livsey, founder and CEO of the Chad Livsey Project at the After Taste Smoke House and Grill. Chad also was the cofounder and a Director of Come Clean Gwinnett and Come Clean Atlanta. He is responsible for organizing and cleaning…
In Episode 8, Karen and Cat sit down with Ryan Cox, Democratic Candidate for House District 111. Candidate Cox discusses his near death experience that fortified his resolve to make healthcare available for all Georgians. He also explains what initiatives he wants to see implemented on Day 1 under the…
In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat they sit down with Antonio Hicks, owner of Engineering Tomorrow, and Podcast Host and Radio Personality. Antonio discusses how he became involved with technology and the opportunities that he sees that are available for young people entering the field. Learn more…
Karen and Cat sit down with Gwinnett County District Attorney, Patsy Austin Gaston. D.A. Gaston discusses initiatives in her office to work with young offenders and the role of the DA in the court system. Learn more about her office and her vision of the DA's role in creating safer…
Tune in for this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat as they sit down with Austin E Thompson, Jr. to discuss his historic election to the Lawrenceville City Council. Councilman Thompson talks about his community engagement, his vision for Lawrenceville and the many hats that he wears from author,…
In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat they sit down with Josiah Johnson. Josiah is the Development Director of Boy with a Ball. He explains how the organization got started and their novel approach to addressing community needs globally, and particularly in Gwinnett County. To learn more about…
Tune in for this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat as they dine at Ionie's Caribbean Kitchen in Grayson, Georgia. Karen and Cat sit down with Segun Adeyina, candidate for Georgia House District 110. Segun discusses his experiences as a Nigerian American, his passion for people, his reasons for…
Tune in for this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat as they enjoy lunch at Fussell Cake Company in Dacula, Georgia. Karen and Cat sit down with Ryan Cox, founder and director of Gwinnett Chatt Outreach. Ryan discusses why he founded Gwinnett Chatt, the mission of the organization and…
Join Karen and Cat as they have conversations meant to inspire, uplift and empower you the listener. Karen Scott Greene and Catherine Hardwick met in the summer of 2021 while on the campaign trail. The two candidates struck up a friendship and engaging conversations. Come along on this journey.
