What happens when retirement plans are replaced by school drop-offs, homework, and parenting all over again? In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we welcome Dimeca and Burdette Hawkins, founders of Poppa & Gigi's Promise. They share their journey of unexpectedly becoming full-time caregivers for their grandchildren and…
Can healing truly change your life? This week on Conversations with Karen and Kat, we welcome Eboni Caldwell, founder of Productive & Prosper-Us Empowerment, LLC. After surviving homelessness, domestic violence, divorce, and financial hardship, Eboni transformed her pain into purpose and now helps women heal emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. In…
What if the behaviors we label as defiance, resistance, or laziness are actually signs of unspoken trauma? In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Kat, behavioral health consultant and trauma-informed leadership strategist Dr. Erlange Elisme shares how trauma shapes our lives, why high-functioning people often struggle in silence, and…
In this powerful episode of Conversations with Karen and Kat, we welcome Dr. Erlange Elisme, behavioral health consultant, trauma-informed leadership strategist, author, and founder of Elisme Consulting Services. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health, education, and leadership, She shares practical insights on building resilient teams,…
In this powerful episode of Conversations with Karen and Kat, we welcome Dr. Erlange Elisme, behavioral health consultant, trauma-informed leadership strategist, author, and founder of Elisme Consulting Services. Dr. Elisme explores how trauma shapes our relationships, workplaces, and communities. She shares practical insights on building resilient teams, supporting young people,…
America stands at a turning point. In this episode, John H. Moye joins Conversations with Karen and Cat to break down the political and social shifts shaping Georgia and the nation. The discussion focuses on voting rights, representation, public policy, and the growing concern that democratic protections are weakening. John…
In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we sit down with Melissa Ramirez, Director of Gwinnett Young Professionals at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, to talk about leadership, connection, and building community with purpose. Melissa shares how she’s empowering the next generation of professionals across Metro Atlanta through…
In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we sit down with Melissa Ramirez, Director of Gwinnett Young Professionals at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, to talk about leadership, connection, and building community with purpose. Melissa shares how she’s empowering the next generation of professionals across Metro Atlanta through…
In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we sit down with Melissa Ramirez, Director of Gwinnett Young Professionals at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, to talk about leadership, connection, and building community with purpose. Melissa shares how she’s empowering the next generation of professionals across Metro Atlanta through…
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…
