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Notes from the life and work of Emcee, Moderator, & Public Speaker Kiesha Garrison
Tira Feierstein – Episode 3 of YOU Better!
About the Episode In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to go on a healing journey towards self-love. I am joined by my dear friend, Tira Feierstein, who has made her life’s work about helping...
Sukie Jefferson – Episode 2 of YOU Better!
About the Episode So many people have the experience of feeling like they are in the wrong profession. But they stick it out for years even when that work environment is so bad it feels like it’s going to...
Starting with Why – Episode 1 of YOU Better!
Given that most YOU Better! episodes will involve interviews with other people about their life stories, it's only fair that I start with a bit of sharing about myself as well. So, for Episode 1, I started...
Interview: Opera Singer Stephanie Ann Ball
In this interview, I sat down with the multi-talented transformational teacher Stephanie Ann Ball. Stephanie wears many hats: Lyric Coloratura Soprano. Concert Artist and Curator. Inspirational Speaker. High...
Interview: Artist Bonnie Hopper
I enjoyed speaking with artist Bonnie Hopper to discuss her career and origins as an artist as well as our shared passion and support for the mission and vision of Dress for Success Seattle (DFSS). DFSS is...
Interview: Makeup Artist Jaye Hill
In this interview, I sit down with entrepreneur, Jaye Hill. Jaye is a makeup artist, licensed esthetician & sugaring expert based in the Seattle area. The conversation covers Jaye's story of teaching...
Hosting The BAM Innovation Conference
This time a week ago, I was poised to open the #BAMInnovation Conference. The experience of partnering with the program lead Allen Reitter Jr. to assemble a team and craft this first-time show was so magical...
Broadcast Hosting for Microsoft Include 2021
Yesterday was a dream. I worked as a live correspondent for Include 2021, a global digital event on diversity & inclusion, covering a range of topics like race, identity, privilege, faith,...
Interview: CEO & Author Rhonda Joy McLean
Please enjoy this interview – this soul food – with Rhonda Joy McLean, my sister, my friend. I met Rhonda when our careers intersected at Time Inc. Rhonda was Deputy General Counsel there where she managed...
Interview with Lenny Kravitz
I didn't have "interview Lenny Kravitz" on my life bingo card. So you know I didn't have "interview Lenny Kravitz twice" in my plans either! I love talking to people - period. Strangers at the bar have a...
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