Aug. 28, 2026
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Aug. 21, 2026
Before You React: Understanding Conflict, Choice & Consequence
In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we welcome back John Harris, also known as Baruti Muenda Meriamen, founder of Mastering Your Moments, LLC. Drawing from experiences in leadership, youth development, martial arts, mediation, and community service, he explains why conflict resolution requires us to understand not only…
Aug. 7, 2026
The Gift of Life
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. Former NFL player and kidney transplant recipient Bobby Howard joins Conversations with Karen and Kat for an important conversation about kidney health, organ donation, and second chances. Bobby is the Director of the Multicultural Donation Education Program, LifeLink® of Georgia. He shares how…
July 31, 2026
How Papa & Gigi’s Promise began — the turning point, new episode posted at karenandcat.com
July 31, 2026
Love Doesn't Retire: Supporting Grandfamilies Through Every Season
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…
July 31, 2026
From empty-nesters to full-time grandparents on a new episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat.
July 24, 2026
Healing Changed Everything: Eboni Caldwell's Journey from Survival to Purpose
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…
July 3, 2026
The Story Behind the Behavior: Trauma-Informed Leadership, Healing, and the Power of Community
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…
July 3, 2026
The Story Behind the Behavior: Trauma-Informed Leadership, Healing, and the Power of Community
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,…