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Episode 12: Sure it's nice to know which ingredients are best to look for in hair products, but what if you're looking for specific products? I name some of my holy grail products for curly hair. Curly Conversations is a show that empowers women of color who embrace their naturally curly hair. Show topics include: Natural hair styling techniques, product recommendations, your weekly dose of confidence and more.

According toNAWBO, National Association of Women Business Owners there are more than 9.4 million firms that are owned by women, employing nearly 7.9 million people, and generating $1.5 trillion in sales as of 2015.  However, only 8.1 percent of top earners and 14.6 percent of executive officers in corporate America are women. With social media we now have the power to build our own public platforms, and for women, this new reality provides an opportunity to completely bypass traditional power structures.  The number of people connected on Facebook is roughly equal to China’s population and being online, women business owners have the power to reach more individuals, build stronger communities and have a greater impact than ever before. This evening we will be discussing the power of webinars for women in business and how they can be used as a tool for branding and marketing products and services.  My special guest is Valerie Brown-Baul, Founder & Chair of Spiritual Path Alliance.          

Episode 11: This week we're chatting with Ebony Chappel, editor in chief of the Indianapolis Recorder about culture appropriation in the black and natural hair communities. Curly Conversations is a show that empowers women of color who embrace their naturally curly hair. Show topics include: Natural hair styling techniques, product recommendations, your weekly dose of confidence and more. This show is an expansion of ClassyCurlies.com, a natural hair and beauty website hosted by Victoria Davis. Follow us on social media for more natural hair and self confidence tips: @ClassyCurlies

Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. The numbers are even higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese. If we don't solve this problem, one third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. With the new administration’s budget proposal for 2018, ~aka~ the "skinny budget", schools are afraid that some of the cuts will include funding to programs that provided free breakfast and lunch to kids. Oftentimes, these meals are the only nutritious ones that they receive on a daily basis.  Now more than ever, we have to work together as a family sharing knowledge and expertise and not look to the government to keep us healthy and safe because that is not going to be the case at least not for the next 4 years.   Special guest is Queon Jackson : Summer J Pops - Delaware's Coolest Dessert!  

Episode ten: Is your hair lacking strength and shine? This week we're chatting with Mia Pickens of Simply a Tool on why a healthy body will lead to healthy hair. Curly Conversations is a show that empowers women of color who embrace their naturally curly hair. Show topics include: Natural hair styling techniques, product recommendations, your weekly dose of confidence and more. This show is an expansion of ClassyCurlies.com, a natural hair and beauty website hosted by Victoria Davis. Follow us on social media for more natural hair and self confidence tips: @ClassyCurlies

New Year - New You - Getting lean and mean in the Spring. Getting regular physical activity is vital for healthy aging. It can help delay, prevent, or manage many costly chronic diseases faced by adults 50 years or older. Physical activity can also reduce the risk of premature death. Gym memberships can be expensive, and when you add personal training costs on top of that, it soon adds up, which is why virtual training is becoming very popular.  A virtual personal trainer is a fully qualified personal trainer who can prepare a workout program for you based on what you want to achieve, whether it be weight loss, strength or just getting in better shape. If you're desperate to start an exercise regime and simply can't even afford a virtual personal trainer, then there's an app for that in the world of digital personal training. All you need is a smartphone or iPod and to find an app that allows you to track your progress, counts calories and suggests exercises based on your goals. There are hundreds of apps

Episode 9: There are tons of curly hair products on the market, but Honey Baby Naturals truly stands out amongst the crowd. In this week's episode we chat with the founder and CEO of the brand, Aisha Crump about the products (whom have made their way to 100+ Target Stores), her involvement in STEM programs for girls and much more. Curly Conversations is a show that empowers women of color who embrace their naturally curly hair. Show topics include: Natural hair styling techniques, product recommendations, your weekly dose of confidence and more. This show is an expansion of ClassyCurlies.com, a natural hair and beauty website hosted by Victoria Davis. Follow us on social media for more natural hair and self confidence tips: @ClassyCurlies

I know most of you remember or perhaps are still doing it - spending hours sitting at the kitchen table with coupon circulars, scissors, a notebook and perhaps a binder to keep them all in.   Sunday newspapers are filled with store coupons and when stacked with manufacturer's coupons you can save a few dollars or cents but the time spent clipping and cutting...is it really worth it?  I know the extreme couponers will say, "yes”, but I don't have the time, the desire nor the storage space to stock up on dozens of items just to save a few dollars. In fact, these days you’ll notice that many small businesses you interact with everyday have their own dedicated mobile app whether it’s the corner coffee shop or the beauty spa downtown. These companies are ahead of the game when it comes to taking their marketing to the next level. Most stores now have downloadable apps which can provide additional savings to their loyal customers so instead of spending hours clipping coupons, just open your Smartphone and Get it

Join The Real Talk with KIA radio show Wednesday @ 7:00pm/EST Call In: 516-453-9957 Topic: "Are the Stereotypes of African American Women Defining African American Women?" Lady Kia discusses the depictions and stereotypes shown in the media of African-American women are more harmful to young girls and their development of themselves as they begin their journey in life. Also, get ready to enjoy another weekly spotlight! #BlackExellence. Shining a light and acknowledging a young person uplifting his/her community and being a role model to others. TUNE IN

Does it seem as though we are constantly anxious or are on a high anxiety alert?  Whether it’s the negativity coming from the nightly news, people at work, the rising cost of food, nonsense in the newspapers, and social media mayhem, we are surrounded by non-stop endless negative energy.   This constant exposure to social media affects us all in one way or another.  Concerns about the negative impacts of social media may have dominated public debate however, recent studies show that there are clear health benefits to being online and connected.  Tonight we will discuss how connecting with other women online can enhance and improve our health both mentally and physically.   Special guest is Qiana Alexander, a nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician and a Consultant for Steeped Tea and Distributor for Juice Plus.        

Enjoy Warming Up with DJ Randy for your Saturday afternoon Drive home playing your favorite Urban Gospel Music also Listen to him on Saturday @ 1pm/EST on AAU TEEN TALK RADIO. URBAN, SPOKEN WORD, NEO SOUL Www.revivesoundproductions.com

Episode 8: Does the natural hair community only cater to specific hair types? (looser, finer hair textures) In this episode we're addressing the elephant in the room: hair type discrimination   Curly Conversations is a show that empowers women of color who embrace their naturally curly hair. Show topics include: Natural hair styling techniques, product recommendations, your weekly dose of confidence and more. This show is an expansion of ClassyCurlies.com, a natural hair and beauty website hosted by Victoria Davis. Follow us on social media for more natural hair and self confidence tips: @ClassyCurlies

Social Media has both positive and negative affects to teen's and tween's self-esteem and health and it is up to our future generations to not let it take over.  Social Media deprives teenagers of who they really are, but it is also up to teenagers to change their beliefs and what they are defined by.   Think about it, before social media took over the way we connect with one another, there was radio, books, magazines, television and movies and low self esteem was also a concern then when young kids didn’t see anyone who looked like themselves.   My special guest, Linda Kiedi, creator of Kiesse, LLC will talk about the incident that occurred before her daughter's fourth birthday and the inability to find diverse party supplies.

 Topic: Young African-American male or one in a minority group and not becoming the stereotypes seen on through media. Robert Parham Jr.  has successfully parlayed his skills from athletics into acting, making a name for himself in the break through starring role in the movie “Predatory Lender” and as Executive Producer, actor and co-financier for the 2016 action- adventure film “Jackson Bolt.” Birthing a new legacy for himself on the silver screen, he plays the role of fighter turned cop alongside legendary NFL, Actor and Producer Fred “The Hammer” Williamson.  Veteran actor Fred Williamson is famous for his role in countless movies in the 1970s, but is well remembered for his starring role in the 70s movie “Black Caesar.”  The inclusion of Action Film star Andre “Chyna” McCoy, and American martial artist, actor, stuntman and fight choreographer, R. Marcos Taylor in the cast of this action packed movie, makes it one not to be missed. Keonte Coleman is an assistant professor and interim chair of the Journal

Episode 7: With such pressure to achieve long hair, the creation of "hair vitamins" have come on the market. But do they really work? Curly Conversations is a show that empowers women of color who embrace their naturally curly hair. Show topics include: Natural hair styling techniques, product recommendations, your weekly dose of confidence and more. This show is an expansion of ClassyCurlies.com, a natural hair and beauty website hosted by Victoria Davis. Follow us on social media for more natural hair and self confidence tips: @ClassyCurlies

Join Lady Kia as she too will be joined by none other than Dr. Estrelita Bruce. Tune in as they dive into a special Valentine's Day special discussing happiness, trust and emotional stability in today's generation being a millennial. Dr. Estrelita Bruce is a Life Coach, Christian Counselor, Motivational Speaker, Author, Mother, and Wife. She has received her Masters of Science in Juvenile Forensic Psychology from Prairie View A & M Uni...versity and PhD in Christian Counseling from South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.

Episode six: Feeling a little overwhelmed? I think we all are. Learn how I beat anxiety by using various self care techniques to improve my overall quality of life. Curly Conversations is a show that empowers women of color who embrace their naturally curly hair. Show topics include: Natural hair styling techniques, product recommendations, your weekly dose of confidence and more. This show is an expansion of ClassyCurlies.com, a natural hair and beauty website hosted by Victoria Davis. Follow us on social media for more natural hair and self confidence tips: @ClassyCurlies

How many email addresses do you have? Does opening up your inbox give you heart palpitations?  When was the last time you changed your profile pic or updated your About Me Page? Is your home office a mess filled with boxes of files, receipts and papers?  Do your dread opening the kitchen cabinets trying to locate the matching lid to a container that you should have discarded? This evening my special guest, Kelly Jones, owner of The Cleaning Girl, Inc., and I will give you tips on decluttering and organizing both your virtual and your physical world.  

Join Lady Kia as she too will be joined by none other than Dr. Estrelita Bruce. Tune in as they dive into a special Valentine's Day special discussing happiness, trust and emotional stability in today's generation being a millennial. WEDNESDAY, Feb, 8, 2017 @ 8PM 516-453-9957 Dr. Estrelita Bruce is a Life Coach, Christian Counselor, Motivational Speaker, Author, Mother, and Wife. She has received her Masters of Science in Juvenile Forensic Psychology from Prairie View A & M University and PhD in Christian Counseling from South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.

Episode five: Why do black women in America and black women in Africa see the natural hair movement differently? In this week's episode we speak with Emily Wasonga, the owner of Love's Hangover and a native to Kenya to get some answers. Curly Conversations is a show that empowers women of color who embrace their naturally curly hair. Show topics include: Natural hair styling techniques, product recommendations, your weekly dose of confidence and more. This show is an expansion of ClassyCurlies.com, a natural hair and beauty website hosted by Victoria Davis. Follow us on social media for more natural hair and self confidence tips: @ClassyCurlies