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Paula Sardinas, CEO FMS Global Strategies joins us to give an update on progress made in Legislative Session 2024, Washington State. Paula has been incredibly insightful and advocate for Black America - her insights and advocacy as a lobbyist are invaluable to community.Support the Show.

HeartBeat welcomes Joy Hollingsworth, Seattle City Council to provide an update on what's changing, Kent District Representatives Monica Mendoza and Cliff Cawthorn to discuss redistricting and upcoming issue on ballots in November. Celebrate South Carolina's win for Women's Basketball with Co Hosts Erin Jones and Stefani Coverson.Kent For District Website and Email:

The African American Leadership Forum joins HeartBeat to discuss it's recent work on facilitating homeownership for Black Families in Washington State. Anzhane Slaughter, a leader at the AALF joins.Commentary following on the State of Black Women - week of March 25th - with co-hosts Erin Jones, Stefani Coverson and Dr. Karen Johnson (Dr. J)Young Black Homeowners Website: www.y

Welcome Senators Lisa Wellman (D-LD 41) and Claire Wilson (D-LD 30) from the Washington State Legislature to debrief 2024 Legislative Session on the work done for our children. With the global economy demanding progress in STEM, the increased pressure on affordable child care, and the children of color being left behind, we will hear their insights. With co-hosts @Erin Jones @Stefa

Senator Patty Kuderer has announced her run for the Washington State Insurance Commissioner. We will discuss her decision to run, what she wants to accomplish and her views on healthcare for women. With co-hosts Erin Jones, Stefani Coverson and Dr. Karen JohnsonSupport the Show.

Religion vs Faith. The foundation for the lives of many Black Women (People). How is Faith factored into the everyday lives? What is happening in the workplace for those who "display" Faith? An engaging discussion on the lives of people who practice Faith in their everyday lives. With Co-Hosts Erin Jones, Dr Karen Johnson (Dr. J) and Stefani CoversonSupport the Show.

With opportunities so scarce for Black women in the workplace, the tearing down of black women by black women is a real issue that needs discussing. What are some of the root causes of this? Why is there an unacceptance of each other and unwillingness to support one another? We discuss this topic along with thoughts about how this trajectory can be changed. Co-hosts Dr. Karen Johns

DEI work is clearly under attack. Leaders who tackle this work and/or the injustices that occur, are very publicly harmed. Hear from Erin Jones, along with guests Ashley King and Rachel Kargas, who were recently interviewed by a popular television host. We will get further insight into "off camera" attacks, and what occurred by a "star" who got his start from a

So often Black women struggle whether to speak out and face consequences or conform to pressures in order to feed families. As we discuss the types of situations often faced, the conundrum of Black progress and what is required often conflicts with what is.Regular commentary from Stefani Coverson, CEO Jamii Pae Consulting, Erin Jones, Education Consultant, Dr. Karen Johnson, Equity

Hear Aaron Reader, Director of Diversity at Seattle Theatre Group share an opportunity for Leadership Development in the Arts and commentary from Erin Jones and Stefani Coverson on Black Women's Leadership.Support the Show.