The Kay Touch

What happens when a young author turns her own trauma into powerful poetry? In this exclusive interview, I sit down with teen author Shanti Hershenson to discuss her raw and emotional, You Won’t Know Her Name. Written at just 14 years old, Shanti’s book tackles bullying, trauma, and resilience — without ever naming the protagonist. 💬 Discover the story behind the silence, her journey as a young w...

In this eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Wendy Leggett, a seasoned Retirement Coach, to explore the emotional, psychological, and practical realities of retirement. It's more than just saving money—it's about identity, purpose, and navigating one of life's biggest transitions. 🔔 Whether you're 5 years away from retirement or already there, Wendy’s insights will challenge...

In this powerful interview, Comic Republic CEO Jide Martin shares the inspiration behind their bold and emotional comic based on the Chibok girls — a heart-breaking chapter in Nigeria’s history that captured global attention. 🎙️ Jide opens up about the responsibility of storytelling, why fiction can be a force for justice, and how comics can give voice to the voiceless. This isn’t just about art....

When Debra Erickson lost her sight, she didn’t lose her vision. In this powerful interview, we sit down with the founder of The Blind Kitchen — a ground-breaking company designing adaptive tools that empower blind and visually impaired individuals to cook with confidence and independence.🌟 Debra opens up about her personal journey, the challenges she’s overcome, and how one kitchen became the hea...

🎤 Ready to ditch the fear and own the stage? In this engaging interview, I sit down with Sean Tyler Foley, actor, keynote speaker and author of 'How to Speak Naked', to uncover the raw truth about public speaking. Tyler tackles my curious questions with the mastery expected from one with extensive speaking experience. Tyler also shares powerful tips, hilarious stories, and hard-earned wis...

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that can develop in or around a woman’s uterus (womb). This usually occurs in women of reproductive age. Their sizes can vary from as small as a pea to as large as a melon. In this episode, Dr Chinonso Asinugo shares the truths about fibroids, especially in African women. We discuss the facts about the situation and why it is so common among African women. We als...

We Talked, We Laughed, We Made Art! Meet Chukwudifu Onianwa, Chief Executive Officer of Trueblue Cleaning Services, Nigeria. On this podcast, we discuss the business of cleaning and hygiene. Chukwudifu shares the origin of Trueblue and his journey of providing safe cleaning services to homes and businesses using evidence-based methods/systems. Chukwudifu's passion for excellence is truly inspiring...

We Talk, We Laugh, We Make Art! Meet Hollywood Actor, Matt Drago. On this podcast, Matt, shares his acting journey. His latest on-screen role is 'Somewhere In Montana' (Written and Directed by Brandon Smith; Produced by Brandon Smith, Eden Matson and Joe Borden  ⁨@joeborden⁩  ), released in January, 2025. We discuss what it's like to be on set and Matt's life on and off screen. Matt is an embodime...

We Talk, We Laugh, We Make Art! Meet Michelle Steiner a paraeducator, writer and photographer. On this podcast, Michelle, who lives with dyscalculia, a neurodisability, shares her inspiring story. Learn about overcoming the challenges associated with hidden disabilities. Learn more about Michelle and her advocacy for children living with hidden disabilities via the link https://www.mrsmichellesmis...

We Talk, We Laugh, We Make Art! Meet Katherine Klimitas, founder of Kak Art and Designs. On this podcast, Katherine, who lives with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, shares her art journey. Learn key secrets of building a successful art business. Katherine and her team can be contacted via the link https://kakartnola.com/Katherine's art is also available on her Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/shop/kakartEn...

We talk, We laughed, We made art! Meet Michael Pietrobon, founder of Foglio Custom Book Specialists. On this podcast, Michael shares the origin of Foglio, as well as his passion for excellence in book designs. Learn the importance of cover design, book structure and typesetting in marketing, particularly for self-published books. Michael and his team can be contacted via https://www.foglioprint.co...

Meet Derrick Ugwuegbu, CEO of New Ace Media. On this podcast, we discuss Derrick's keen interest in media and entertainment. Derrick shares the origin of New Ace Media and his journey of producing informative and entertaining content for audiences. Derrick is a wealth of talent and his story will inspire anyone interested in media and entertainment.

Meet Ikenna Unachukwu, CEO of Organic Veggie Vibes (OVV). On this podcast, we discuss the business of agriculture. Ikenna shares the origin of the Organic Veggie Vibes and his journey of producing quality organic vegetables using sustainable practices. Ikenna's dream is to make OVV a household name. He also discusses his passion for transferring his knowledge and experience to others who share...

Meet Children's book Author Tope Umah @lamplitbooks. On this podcast, we discuss her new book 'My Day with Jesus'. Tope shares her writing journey and gives keen insight on how to successfully write and publish books for children. Link to Tope's Art 'Lamp Lit Books'https://thekaytouch.com/listing/lamp-lit-books-by-tope-umahPre-order My Day with Jesus https://www.lamplitbooks.com/product-page/my-da...