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.

We sit down with Lakila Bowden, speaker and COO of iSee Technologies, Inc. Lakila has been a featured speaker for The Walt Disney Company, Kraft-Heinz, Verizon, JP Morgan Chase, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and numerous other national and local organizations.

She retired from Corporate America at age 37 and now spends her time leisurely teaching thousands of women leaders to maximize rest and revenue by prioritizing self-care and self-celebration.

We sit down with Chief J.D. McClure, Gwinnett County Police Department, Chief of Police. Chief McClure talks about the importance of police officers being a part of the community in which they serve. The Gwinnett County Advisory Board invites the community out on October 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM for an open dialogue and meaningful conversations. They want to continue building trust and fostering positive relationships with the community.

For more information, email PoliceAdvisoryBoard@GwinnettCounty.com 678.442.6520.

Thursday, October 17 | 6:30pm

OneStop Centerville Community Center,

3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039

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