Blog
Notes from the life and work of Emcee, Moderator, & Public Speaker Kiesha Garrison
Kena Tchiteya – Episode 37 of YOU Better!
About the Episode This week I’m in conversation with skin care entrepreneur Kena Tchiteya. Kena is a mom and influencer out of Montreal who sat down with me to share her tips for cultivating self awareness...
Prairie Rose Free – Episode 36 of YOU Better!
About the Episode In this interview, Prairie Rose shares with me her story of breaking free from her desire to be normal and embracing the twists and turns that have made her life a great adventure. This...
Kim Blue – Episode 35 of YOU Better!
About the Episode In this episode I'm honored to be taken inside the life and lessons of Kim Blue, a human resources executive powerhouse who cherishes her role as a mom first and foremost. Kim has weathered...
Dr. Shelly Bhowmik – Episode 34 of YOU Better!
About the Episode In this interview, Dr. Shelly Bhowmik shares with me about her journey to becoming a lifelong learner, a sharp contrast to her youth of striving for achievement and perfection. She recounts...
Latorsha Peake – Episode 33 of YOU Better!
About the Episode In this episode I am joined by author, Registered Nurse, and Certified Health Coach Latorsha Peake. Latorsha hosts Iced Coffee and Self Care®, a podcast where she shares lessons learned from...
Shine a Light – Episode 28 of YOU Better!
In this fifth and final episode in the YOU Better! Take Action Series, I am highlighting the work of storyteller Ava DuVernay, whose aunt sparked her interest in the arts when she was a little girl. I...
Join the Work in Progress – Episode 27 of YOU Better!
IIn this fourth in the YOU Better! Take Action Series, I am highlighting the work of civil rights activist Marian Wright Edelman, who dedicated her life to advocating for the rights and welfare of children....
Get Creative – Episode 26 of YOU Better!
If you are looking at the world saying to yourself every day "This is terrible! What can I do? I feel stuck!" I want to point you in the direction of someone who inspires me with how she takes action. In...
Squad Up – Episode 25 of YOU Better!
In this episode of the special YOU Better! Take Action Series for Summer 2022, I am continuing my journey of getting informed & am inspired to take action for social change. In this episode, I'm...
Explore Mutual Aid Work – Episode 24 of YOU Better!
In this special summer series about taking action to care for community, I am taking a pause from interviews to share what I am learning about people who have led important movements in their communities...