Savannah Spotlight

What happens when mentorship goes beyond advice and becomes a lifelong commitment to changing futures? In this powerful episode of Savannah Spotlight, Renee LaSalle sits down with Fernando Foster, the new President of 100 Black Men of Savannah, to discuss the organization’s mission to mentor, empower, and support young people across the Coastal Empire. As part of the international 100 Black Men of...

In this episode of Savannah Spotlight, hosts Renee LaSalle and Michelle Horne sit down with Imani Poole, founder of Kwanzaa 365 Connection, to discuss how dance, drumming, mindfulness, and cultural arts are helping people across Savannah reconnect with themselves and each other. Rooted in West African dance traditions from Mali, Guinea, and Senegal, Kwanzaa 365 Connection creates year-round progra...

In this powerful episode of Savannah Spotlight, hosts Renee LaSalle and Michelle Horne sit down with Daisy Hernandez of Safe Shelter to discuss domestic violence services in Chatham County. Safe Shelter is the largest state-certified domestic violence shelter outside of Metro Atlanta, providing emergency housing, counseling, case management, and long-term support for women, men, and children escap...

In this Savannah Spotlight episode, we sit down with Jimmy Armel, former Army Ranger and founder of Knot Lucky, a nonprofit using fishing and community to help veterans heal from PTSD, addiction, and trauma. Jimmy shares his deeply personal journey, the moments that nearly broke him, and how the water became a place of peace, purpose, and restoration. This conversation sheds light on veteran menta...

In this powerful episode of Savannah Spotlight, host Renee LaSalle and co-host Michelle Horne sit down with Julie Wade, Founder and Executive Director of Tharros Place , for an important and eye-opening conversation about human trafficking in Coastal Georgia. Julie shares the reality of trafficking happening in our own backyard, why Georgia ranks among the highest states in the nation, and how Tha...

In this powerful episode of Savannah Spotlight, host Renee LaSalle and co-host Michelle Horne sit down with Derek Horne, president of The Horne Law Firm, to talk about law, leadership, and giving back to the community that shaped him. From his personal story of adoption to building the largest Black-owned law firm in the area, Derek shares how compassion, accessibility, and service are at the core...

In this powerful episode of Savannah Spotlight, hosts Renee LaSalle and Michelle Horne sit down with Lynnetta Smith, president of Combat Boots 2 the Boardroom , for a conversation that will change the way you think about military transition. With nearly 22,000 active-duty service members in our region, Lynnetta shares why “Veterans Day is 365 days a year” and how her organization is creating real...

In this powerful episode of Savannah Spotlight, we shine a light on Keepers of the Flame Foundation, Inc ., a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting women battling breast cancer. Host conversations feature Joyce Williams, who shares the heart behind the foundation’s mission and the life-changing services they provide to women and families during one of their most difficult journeys. She’s joined...

In the debut episode of Savannah Spotlight, host Renee LaSalle sits down with Whitney Gilliard, founder of Gilliard & Co., a Savannah-based nonprofit transforming the lives of young adults aging out of the foster care system.  Sponsored by The Horne Law Firm Whitney shares her deeply personal journey through foster care and how it inspired her to create a safe, supportive home for youth ages 1...