• Support systems
    Oct 9 2023

    Having a support system is extremely important. When running a business so many things can happen that change your outlook on the business. We sat down with Jessica. She discussed having a supportive partner, being a new mom, running a business, and challenges faced after/during the pandemic.

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    37 mins
  • Pushing through with an entrepreneur spirit!
    Aug 21 2023
    We sit down with Shentrece to discuss entrepreneurship, raising a child with autism, and the 'WHY' behind her business. She talks about what lead her on the path to entrepreneurship, teaching her children the business, getting her son assessed, and learning that he has autism. Join us for a moment of inspiration.
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    21 mins
  • Is your home a breeding ground?
    Aug 9 2023

    With sit down with Ms. Kim from Kimistry Films to discuss her film Breeding Grounds. What is Breeding Ground? The home environment plays a vital role in how a child grows into adulthood. There are many children dealing with trauma and they suffer in silence. Everyone handles and deals with trauma differently. There are many adults that still have not healed or gotten assistance for trauma in childhood.

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    14 mins
  • Life Coach: What does a life coach do?
    Jul 19 2023

    A life coach can be extremely helpful in guiding individuals towards achieving their personal and professional goals. Having a life coach can also provide accountability and motivation for clients to follow through on their action plans. We sat down with Victoria and Tandra, the founders of The Empowered Experience. They guide us through what a life coach does, organization skills, their why behind the business. To get tickets to their August event, please click the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-empowered-experience-small-business-vendor-expo-tickets-671590885417

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    24 mins
  • Let's Talk: Speak On It! What fears are you ready to conquer?
    Jul 14 2023

    We sit down with Tearched Scott. We discuss fear. Tearched discusses the role fear played in his past. He explains what he has done to overcome fear. Fear has placed limitations on many individuals personal and professional life. This is an important discussion. We also get a chance to hear a poem by Tearched.

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    18 mins
  • Let's Talk: Speak On It! - Collectively We Can Make a Difference
    Jun 17 2023

    Today we sit down with Nuny Da Gypsy. We discuss how she have been giving back to the community, here in Chicago and also in Africa. Nuny shares her experience in Cape Town. We speak on her thoughts about code switching and why she created the song Black Love. She also shares how she balances being an artist, activists, and Program Coordinator.

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    34 mins
  • Let's Talk: Speak On It! - The role co-parenting plays on mental health
    May 20 2023

    Co-parenting has a significant impact on children's emotional and psychological development, and academic performance. Positive co-parenting skills such as communication, flexibility, and collaboration can promote healthy coping mechanisms and emotional regulation in children. Effective co-parenting strategies prioritizing the child's needs while minimizing parent conflict are necessary to ensure positive outcomes for children. Today, we sit down with Ashari Moore as she discusses co-parenting and it's impact to her mental health. We also have a great performance by Sparkle Go Queen.

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    13 mins
  • Let's Talk: Speak On It! -Follow your calling
    May 13 2023

    I'm too old to work on this goal. I don't have the time to complete this. I don't have the resources. These are the thoughts of a number of individuals with big dreams but never pursue them because of limited beliefs. This episode we focused on removing limiting beliefs and knowing that this is your season. We sat down with Aretha Ms. RESPECT Tatum the producer of Seasoned. We discussed how she started writing and creating films, the background of Seasoned, and how she finds balance. We also have an amazing performance by Chikondi.

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    31 mins