Mohamed Berte, graduating senior from Shiloh High School and incoming University of Pennsylvania student. Mohamed discusses what it takes to lead with purpose as a young changemaker. Mohamed held various leadership roles on campus and founded the Shiloh Student Athlete Association.

He opens up about balancing academic excellence (holding a 4.54 GPA and ranking #3 in a class of 420+, being a four-year varsity athlete despite undergoing two major knee surgeries, and managing a successful service business. His awards, including Georgia Positive Athlete of the Year and Gifted Student of the Year, reflect resilience and vision.

Looking ahead to his time at Penn and a future in corporate law, Mohamed shares his desire to challenge the status quo, redefine ethics in business, and continue using leadership as a tool for social impact. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, Mohamed’s journey is packed with lessons on grit, grace, and the power of community.

In this episode, we sit down with the CEO and Founder of Not On My Own (NOMO) , a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping youth and young adults with essential life skills rarely taught in schools. Since 2019, she's been on a mission to educate, empower, and encourage—offering guidance in everything from financial literacy and car buying to mental health and post-graduation support.

Discover how her grassroots outreach—from youth outings to jacket drives—creates lasting impact across communities in Gwinnett, Rockdale, and Walton Counties. Tune in to hear inspiring success stories, learn about this unique initiative, and find out how you can support this powerful movement reminding young people: You’re not on your own.

Join NOMO on June 14th at Alexander Park in Lawrenceville for their NOMO Summer Water Day

Contact Sunshine and Not On My Own at:

https://www.notonmyown.org

nomononprofit2019@gmail.com

678-677-2900

Join Karen and Kat as they spotlight the RICE Awards—a celebration honoring ministry leaders making a difference nationwide. In this episode, Dr. Chandon shares how you can nominate impactful community leaders and highlights the heart behind the awards. Whether you're watching or listening, get inspired to celebrate leadership, service, and faith in action.📍 Learn more at: www.thericeawards.com

📞 Contact: 470-334-6200

🎙️ “We’re impacting the world one conversation at a time.”

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we discuss the journey behind the launch of Akosua Hosi LTD — Karen’s new fashion brand celebrating African heritage through handcrafted clothing, accessories, and jewelry. Karen has worked with local artisans in Ghana and Kenya and shares what makes this brand so special.

Join us at the Atlanta Vegan Festival on Saturday, April 19th, from 11 AM - 5 PM in Grant Park.

🛍️ Support Black-owned, women-led, artisan-crafted fashion —

🎧 Tune in to hear:

The story behind the name Akosua Hosi LTD

How cultural roots inspired the brand's aesthetic

What Karen will be bringing to the Atlanta Vegan Festival

Tips for turning your passion into purpose

✨ Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review if you’re loving these conversations rooted in joy, community, and creativity.

🔗 Follow Akosua Hosi LTD on Instagram: @Akosua_Hosi

📍 Visit us at the Atlanta Vegan Festival – Grant Park, ATL | April 19 | 11AM–5PM

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, we sat down for a heartfelt conversation with two voices from the autism community. Join us for this discussion with Kenya Curtis, a parent advocate who’s dedicated to creating inclusive spaces, and Matthew Greene, a playwright, author, and college student with autism who shares his lived experiences navigating academia, identity, and self-advocacy.

🎧 In this episode:

We discuss the challenges and triumphs of life on the spectrum in education and the community. We also tackle

actionable ways to support autistic individuals and families

This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to listen, learn, and lead with compassion.

To contact Kenya for parent coaching and support, reach her via email at kenyacurtis@gmail.com

Matthew is also the co-author of "Anthony's Red Cape", a children's book about autism. You may reach him on IG @mr.ashykneecxps_

Anthony's Red Cape may be purchased on Amazon or via mkpublishing.org

🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Edward Paul, President of the Gwinnett Branch of the NAACP, to discuss the ongoing impact of the NAACP in 2025. From the courtroom to Congress, state legislatures to local governments, the fight for justice and equity continues. President Paul shares how both national and local chapters are driving change, advocating for policy reform, and educating communities to advance Black and Brown voices. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on why the NAACP remains as relevant and essential as ever! #NAACP #SocialJustice #CommunityAdvocacy

In this episode of Conversations with Karen and Cat, we sit down together to discuss:

Honoring the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March

President Trump’s executive power and constitutional debates

The controversy around the deportation of Venezuelan nationals

Discussion on dismantling the Department of Education

Let us know what you are doing to engage. Comment with us on social media and share your thoughts!

In this episode, we delve into recent requests to pardon Derek Chauvin and explore why the Black community should not react impulsively. We provide insightful steps that the community can take to empower and strengthen itself during challenging times.

- Discussion on Elon Musk's request to pardon Derek Chauvin

- Reasons why we should not react impulsively

- Steps the Black community can take to empower and strengthen itself

- Insights on navigating challenging situations with resilience and unity

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