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Aug. 11, 2023

Chat with Karen and Cat - FREE TABLET GIVEAWAY

Karen and Cat catch up on community events and Cat's campaign. Find out if you qualify to receive a free tablet or cell phone. Information on the program mentioned in the episode: FREE TABLETS ($20 for one-time Activation Fee) & FREE CELL PHONES $30 for one-time $30 Activation Fee), no…

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Aug. 5, 2023

Karen and Cat's Cream of the Crop- Kidprenuers

In this episode, we talk with two kidpreneurs. Ten-year old owner of JR Slime, Jill Redd, makes and sells slime for birthday parties, daycare centers, camps, community events, and other kid friendly organizations. To book JR Slime, contact Anita Redd, 770-330-8446, anitalynnredd@gmail.com. Zaira Bhatti is the founder and CEO of…

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Aug. 4, 2023

Karen and Cat's Cream of the Crop - Youth Entrepreneurs

Join us LIVE at 6:30 TONIGHT, Friday, August 4th as we chat with young entrepreneurs. Hear about their businesses, how they got started and how you can support them and other young people with great ideas.

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July 28, 2023

What every parent should know before sending your kids back to school !

In this episode we meet with educators, mentors and advocates to discuss issues that parents and learners will face in the upcoming school year. Tune in as we chat with Gwinnett County School Board Member, Karen Watkins- District 1; Dr. Peryenthia Gore, Community School Coordinator-Shiloh Cluster; James Rayford, Director of…

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July 21, 2023

Students take the reins to tackle issues in their community

Gwinnett high schools students Nardose Mekonnen and Samrawit Solomon cofounded Relief and Restore, a non profit organization founded to help serve the needs of their community. The organization has grown to over one hundred students and alumni of Shiloh High School. We sit down with Nardose, Samrawit, Hasset Mengesti, Firdows…

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July 14, 2023

Gangsta to Growers working to end the cycle of poverty

Abiodun Charlotte Henderson is a community organizer and Executive Director of The Come Up Project which features Gangstas to Growers, an agribusiness training program for formerly incarcerated young adults, and the developing Sweet Sol, a worker-owned cooperative. She has been an organizer in Southwest Atlanta for over 10 years and…

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July 7, 2023

Pink STEM is helping girls break through the science barrier

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we sit down with Tamika Ray-Head. Tamika Ray-Head is the Founder and Director of PinkSTEM Inc. Her current position is the STEM Director and Robotics Coach of surrounding groups in Atlanta Metro Area. She began her journey for mentoring youth in…

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June 30, 2023

Mental Wellness Check In with Guests Jessica Smith and Jerona Knox

Sheba Knox, self describes as a woman veteran overcomer. She tells her story of being a trauma survivor and dealing with addiction, mental health and homeless. Hear how she battles every minute of the day to continue her fight for redemption.

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June 27, 2023

Mental Wellness Check-In with Guests Jessica Smith and Jerona Knox

Join us LIVE on Friday, June 30th at 6:30 pm for a mental wellness check-in with Jessica Smith and Jerona Know of the RESPECT Institute of Georgia. Learn about the Institute and other community based mental health resources. Join Conversations with Karen and Cat as we continue to have conversations…

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June 23, 2023

Local Nonprofit reaches back to educate youth on drug awareness

Krystal Smith, founder of P.E.A.C.E and NBK All Risk Solutions, Inc joins us to discuss teen substance misuse. They are non-profit centered around assisting the youth and families in need. You can contact P.E.A.C.E and NBK All Risk Solutions at 706-310-4030 and 404-276-1696. The website is ⁠www.nbkallrisksolutions.com⁠ and ⁠http://www.peacenbk.org

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June 23, 2023

Conversation with Krystal Smith on Substance Misuse in Teens

Join us tonight at 7 pm for conversation with Krystal Smith of P.E.A.C.E on substance misuse in teens.

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June 16, 2023

Live with Kimone Hall and Yola Lewis of The Positive Forces Show

Karen and Cat talk with Kimone Hall and Yola Lewis of The Positive Forces Show. The Positive Forces radio show airs Saturdays 4pm-5pm on YouChooseRadio, Viscosity Blend Radio and Zion Highness Radio. The hosts use their one hour show to entertain and educate their audience. It is a unique blend…

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June 14, 2023

Live with Kimome Hall and Yola Lewis of The Positive Forces Show

Join us LIVE this Friday at 7 pm. EST for our conversation with Kimone and Yola, hosts of The Positive Forces Show. Their show airs Saturdays 4pm-5pm on YouChooseRadio, Viscosity Blend Radio and Zion Highness Radio. The hosts use their one hour show to entertain and educate their audience. It…

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June 9, 2023

Just Karen and Cat!

Karen and Cat talk about their future plans and recent changes in their lives. Join us on this episode as the friends sit down to discuss some major news and upcoming events. If you enjoyed this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, please like, follow, subscribe, share and comment.…

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June 2, 2023

Mental health talk with Dr Chana

Dr. Chana Campbell is the founder of New Beginnings Counseling and Consulting, LLC. Dr. Campbell graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Regent University in Psychology. She graduated from Argosy University with a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling. Dr. Campbell went on to complete a Master of…

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June 2, 2023

Mental health talk with Dr. Chana

Dr. Chana Campbell is the founder of New Beginnings Counseling and Consulting, LLC. Dr. Campbell graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Regent University in Psychology. She graduated from Argosy University with a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling. Dr. Campbell went on to complete a Master of…

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May 26, 2023

Mothers Sorrow Sparks Action

Andrea Barclay founded Because One Matters in 2013 in response to her passionate desire to serve children and young adults, which was born from the loss of her daughter in 1990 to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) & a call from God. Today, she enriches and nurtures countless young lives…

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May 19, 2023

Veteran and Fervent Servant is inspired to be voice for foster youth

Join us for this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat. We sit down with Gary Stevenson who says that sharing and caring for others is in his DNA. Gary retired from the military after 24 years of service and now currently works with the Centers for Disease Control and…

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May 12, 2023

Public Relations Moguls runs successful business and non-profit

Join for this conversation with Carla Morrison, CEO and founder of Chit Chat Communications. Carla is setting the pace for future entrepreneurs; she is a serial entrepreneur who has developed a boutique public relations company, Chit Chat Communications, and a nonprofit organization, Sisters of Today and Tomorrow, that empowers women…

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May 5, 2023

Local activist take action to provide resources to unhoused

Ricky Green and Keshaw Tonge join us from Green House Support Inc. Ricky founded Green House Support because of his passion for community service. He saw a need to support a community that was overlooked, underserved and left out. Green House Support was born with the vision to become the…

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April 28, 2023

Fentanyl Deaths Spike in Georgia Suburbs

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we still down with Curtis Clemons, Deputy Chief of Investigators for the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s office. Chief Clemons discusses the rise in fentanyl abuse and deaths in the metro Atlanta area and how we all can get the message out…

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April 24, 2023

Friday, 4/28, for a conversation on the Fentayl epidemic with Curtis Clemons of the Gwinnett DA

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April 21, 2023

Students discuss being exposed to career and college options in Gwinnett Chatt Outreach

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…

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April 14, 2023

Promised Land Press Conference with the Livsey family

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…

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