Karen and Cat discuss issues making headlines the week of January 26 to January 31, 2025. We discuss HillmanTok University, a fictional HBCU that went viral on TikTok.

We break down recent moves to overturn key executive orders from the Biden administration. We also discuss the political and social implications of these reversals.

We also discuss the current administration's push to abolish DEI in hiring and the workplace and the broader implications for the country.

Join us in this engaging conversation. Be sure to subscribe, comment, like, and share.

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we are joined by fellow podcaster, Antonio Hicks of PTGtv. We discuss a wide range of important topics shaping the present and future of our communities. From recent policy changes and executive orders to pressing social and environmental issues, we explore the challenges and opportunities they bring. This conversation sheds light on the intersection of immigration, social justice, and the importance of civic engagement.

We dive into the implications of changes to the H1B visa program, the effects of executive orders on workers and marginalized groups, and the broader impacts of dismantling DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs. Additionally, we examine the consequences of relaxing LGBTQIA+ rights, removing birthright citizenship, and climate change policies.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Courtney Robinson, a Leadership Branding Strategist and Image Expert, to explore how women in executive roles, entrepreneurship, and leadership can elevate their brands to new heights. As an Executive Style Mentor, Author, and Speaker, Courtney shares her transformative Purpose Palette Persona framework, a powerful approach to aligning inner purpose with outward presence.

Courtney dives deep into the fears that often hold high-achieving women back—like the fear of invisibility—and reveals how faith, authenticity, and embracing your God-given gifts can unlock a personal brand that radiates confidence, commands respect, and drives influence.

If you’re ready to lead with grace, vision, and confidence, this episode is your blueprint for transformation.

To contact Courtney Robinson, you may reach her via:

Email: info@imagebycourtney.com

Website: https://imagebycourtney.com/image-by-courtney

Kelsha Weaver is a retired Army Major with over 24 years of service in the Medical Service Corps and a Doctor of Business Administration candidate at the University of Phoenix. Alongside her husband, a retired Command Sergeant Major, she runs a small farm in South Georgia, purchased in 2013 as part of their retirement plan. Kelsha, originally from Southern Louisiana, is a novice Black farmer whose passion for Black Agrarianism stems from her journey and experiences with systemic challenges in agriculture.

Her doctoral research focuses on the struggles of Black women in land procurement, with inspiration drawn from her path and the transformative policies of Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act.

We discuss the systemic and historical barriers experienced by black farmers.

We sit down with Martina Schmidt and Julie Miller of The She Served Initiative. The Initiative was created in 2022, allowing Martina to combine her passion for photography and raising awareness for women veterans. The She Served Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has photographed and profiled over 130 women veterans and published 6 magazine issues dedicated to them and their stories.

To host a photography session contact the organization at:

Email: martina@sheservedinitiative.org

Website: https://sheservedinitiative.org

We sit down with D. LaDena Bolton, Candidate for DeKalb's Super District 7. She's a chemist, wife, mother, and community servant. Through Bolton Legacy Inc, a 501c3 nonprofit organization co-founded by Dr. Bolton and her husband, Dr. Clement J. Bolton II, they distributed over $320,000 in resources to underserved DeKalb students, reaching nearly 16,000 families since 2019. Dr Bolton is a graduated of Avondale High School,Savannah State University and earned her PHD-in chemistry from Clark Atlanta University. She is also is a member of National Council of Negro Women, NAACP DeKalb, Leadership DeKalb (c/o 2024), Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc and Peachcrest Trace Homeowners Association. Her race is going to a runoff on Dec 3rd in DeKalb County. Early voting is Nov 25-27, 2024. So, may plans to go out and vote if you are in Dekalb County District 7. Email: JoinUs@BoltonForDeKalb.com Phone Number: 4045093167 Website: https://www.BoltonForDeKalb.com

On the final day of Advance Voting in Georgia, we engage in a conversation with Megan Harris, who is running for the Fulton County Commission District 2 seat. A native of Atlanta and an alumnus of the University of West Georgia, Megan has built her career in finance, serving as both a Financial Advisor and a Broker. In our discussion, she elaborates on how her expertise in finance, coupled with her grassroots community activism, has equipped her for a role on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

Join us to gain insights into the candidate, the ballot measures in Georgia, and the significance of this election.

For further information about Megan, you can reach her at:

Email: info@megan4fultond2.org

Website: https://www.megan4fultond2.org

Instagram: megan4fultond2

Erika Allen is the CEO for Urban Growers Collective, President of Green ERA Educational NFP, and Co-Owner of Green Era Sustainability Partners. Urban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Illinois working to build a more just and equitable local food system. They provide hands-on job training and create economic opportunity for youth, and beginner BIPOC farmers.

Urban Growers cultivates eight urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s South Side.