Karen and Cat sit down with Phyllis Richardson, Political Consultant to discuss how voters can help shape the political landscape during this election cycle. Ms. Richardson currently serves as Legislative Administrative Manager for the Georgia General Assembly. She has also worked as a Policy and Engagement Manager for Common Cause Georgia and as the Governmental Affairs Director for the Georgia Wand Education Fund.

If you are 17 1/2 and older, you can register to vote online at mvp.sos.ga.gov.

If you experience in challenges to access your right to vote, please contact the Voter Protection Hotline 888-730-5816

If you are a Georgia voter in need of a ride to the polls please call: 1-877-524-8683 or visit WWW.RIDETOTHEPOLL.COM karenandcat.com

Donna Louis is a retired US Army officer, Sgt. First Class. She is the first African American female paratrooper from Michigan. She became a jump master, with over 150 jumps during her military career. Donna is married to her long time sweetheart and together they have five children. Mrs. Louis had the honor of being inducted into the Charles H Wright African American Historical Museum in Detroit Michigan. Currently she lives in Loganville, Georgia, where she is a poultry and goat farmer.

We are joined by four young voters to tell us about the issues that are important to them this election cycle. They talked about protecting reproductive rights, the economy, environmental issues, school loan debt and other important topics. Listen and comment.

The panel participants :

Nandi Milton

IG: Miss.RuthsAngels FB: missruthsangels

www.missruthangels.org

Laniyah Robinson

FB:PassionateCareSvs

https://passionatecareservice.net/

Matthew Greene, Environmental Science Major, SSU

Kierra C, Student

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In this episode we have a conversation with Jamika Render, founder of The Graceful Futures Society, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering pre-teen and teen girls exposed to domestic violence. Drawing from her own experiences growing up in a home with domestic violence and surviving two suicide attempts, Jamika channels her deep passion for mental health advocacy into creating impactful SEL programs that provide the tools and support these young girls need to thrive. In addition to her nonprofit work, she is the Creative Brand Director and creator of The Hope and Wonder Academy, an SEL curriculum designed to build emotional resilience in students from grades 3 through 7. Jamika’s mission is to help young people find their voice, heal from adversity, and build brighter futures.

You can reach Jamika via email : info@houseofgrace-ga.org
ebsite: https://gracefulfutures.org/

Gina Bracks is the CEO of My Brother Keepers Outreach a nonprofit that providing free food bags, toiletry items, clothes, and resources to Extended Stay Hotels for the last 3 1/2 years in Gwinnett County each month. Gina is a US Army Veteran who has been married to Charles Bracks for over 40 years. They are blessed to have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Mrs. Bracks is currently working at a nonprofit that assists homeless Veterans with housing and employment. Gina and her family are committed to serving in the community.

My Brothers Keepers Outreach is always in need of volunteers, cash donations, and donation of canned goods, toiletries, paper supplies and feminine products.

You may reach Ms. Bracks at gsbracks2@gmail.com, mbkoatl.org and on facebook @mbkoatl.

We sit down with Sherrie Barnes, Park Ranger, Attorney, Author, Business Owner and Tennis Coach. Sherrie tells us how she stepped out to reinvent herself and the healing that she received through gardening while grieving.

Tune in for this inspiring lesson on resilience and moving beyond boundaries.

You can find her book, "My Conversations with the Devil at the Crossroads" on Amazon or emailing her at sherriejbarnes@gmail.com

Follow Sherrie on IG and Tiktok @@rangersherriebee

Vice President, Kamala Harris' rise as the apparent democratic presidential contender is coming at the expense of President Biden stepping down from the race. Democrats are energized about her campaign. She has already shattered campaign fundraising records by raising over 100 million dollars in twenty-fours. Join us tomorrow, LIVE with fellow podcaster, Antonio Hicks, Host of The Politics, Tech and Gaming Podcast. We're discussing the campaign and the events that transpired over the past week.

Senior Master Sergeant Wanda Joell enlisted in the United States Air Force in Nov. of 1982. She made history as the first African American Woman to be

selected to serve aboard Air Force One. She served a total of four Presidents; President Bush 41, President Clinton, President Bush 43, and President Obama! Also Chosen as Superintendent of First Lady Operations to manage and supervise the Presidents First Lady Flights (Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Clinton, Mrs. Obama).