Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio

In this episode of Full Circle, we turn our focus to a critical and often overlooked reality: menopause is a major turning point in a woman’s heart health. Dr. Roshni Khatiwala, cardiologist and volunteer with the American Heart Association, joins the conversation to unpack why a woman’s risk for heart disease increases during and after menopause — and why so many women are unaware of that shift....

As we close out American Heart Month on Full Circle, this episode centers on a story that is both heartbreaking and life-affirming. Marvale Young has always been a caregiver. A devoted mother, she fostered more than 30 children, opening her home and heart to young people who needed stability, love, and safety. She was the strong one — the one who carried others through their storms. But over time,...

In this powerful American Heart Month episode, Full Circle continues its commitment to heart health awareness with guest Ann Koeing — a former registered nurse, stroke survivor, mother of three, author, and volunteer with the American Heart Association. More than 20 years ago, shortly after giving birth to her third child, Ann suffered a life-altering stroke. As a medical professional, she underst...

Full Circle’s kickoff to American Heart Month , features an informative and empowering conversation with Dr. Amardeep Singh , cardiologist and volunteer with the American Heart Association . Dr. Singh works at the intersection of clinical care and community education, helping patients and the public better understand heart disease, cardiac arrest, and lifesaving interventions such as Hands-Only CP...

This was an extremely powerful and deeply personal episode of Full Circle . In this intimate conversation, Ms. Wanda sits down with Natalie McGee, Founder and CEO of Heart Relationship Management, to explore how a heart event in April 2025 became a profound spiritual awakening that shifted Natalie’s perspective on life, leadership, and purpose. Natalie's experience served as a wake-up call—one tha...

Episode Guests: Stephanie Brown , Facilities Operations Coordinator Kelvin Cao , Senior External Affairs CoordinatorIn this special two-hour episode, Full Circle celebrates a year-long partnership with our premium sponsor Sierra Donor Services —a collaboration dedicated to expanding awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation within our Black, Asian and Latino communities. Hour 1: We speak with St...

In this powerful episode of Full Circle , Ms. Wanda sits down with Phoenix native, entrepreneur, and community-builder Katy Nebblett , founder of Black Women Meetups , a thriving movement dedicated to creating safe, intentional spaces for Black women to connect, collaborate, and grow. Katy shares her journey from communications professional and social media coach to becoming the leader of a dynami...

In this special episode of Full Circle, host Ms. Wanda shares portions of her recent appearance on the radio program Politics with J. King and Keisha Matthews. She was joined by two fellow members of the 2025–2026 Sacramento County Civil Grand Jury: Foreperson Lori Sopwith and Community Engagement Chair Nolice Edwards. This hybrid edition gives listeners an inside look at the role, purpose, and im...

In this episode of Full Circle , we sat down with representatives from Safe Black Space to talk about their upcoming 6th Annual Kwanzaa Kutoa Celebration , happening Saturday, January 3rd. This free, family-friendly event honors seven local Black individuals and families who exemplify the seven principles of Kwanzaa — unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative econo...

In this inspiring episode of Full Circle , we sat down with Shante’ Renee’ — The Primary Hair Physician™ , a Certified Hair Loss Practitioner, Herbalist, and Womb Wellness Practitioner who’s redefining how women care for their crowns. Shante’ believes that true hair healing starts from within , blending ancestral wisdom with modern wellness practices to help women restore their hair, health, and h...

In this uplifting episode, I sit down with Mama Nakia Porter , founder of Melanin Day School Academy (MDSA) , to celebrate five years of healing, learning, and community transformation. Founded in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, MDSA has grown into a thriving space where Black families reconnect with culture, creativity, and wellness through education and community engagement. Mama Nakia share...

This week, Full Circle honors 19 years of healing, advocacy, and transformation with Rev. Tammie Denyse , the heart and co-founder behind Carrie’s TOUCH , a national nonprofit devoted to humanizing the breast cancer experience for Black women and men. Rev. Tammie shares how Carrie’s TOUCH continues to evolve through Project SOAR (Speaking Our African American Realities) — a groundbreaking research...

In this deeply insightful episode of Full Circle with Ms. Wanda , we welcome Dr. Dafna Gauthier , Founder and CEO of the Mindsets Empowerment Institute —a movement designed to help women heal, grow, and rise into their fullest potential. Dr. Dafna brings decades of expertise in psychology, leadership, and mental health to her work, guiding women through the process of releasing old narratives, cul...

In this inspiring episode of Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio , we sit down with Eva M. Kennedy — International Transformational Speaker, Life Coach, and founder of the movement 1 Million Women. 1 Million Steps. After over two decades in corporate leadership — breaking barriers as the first African American Director in the Claims Department at a Fortune 500 insurance company — Eva’s life changed...

On this episode of Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio, we sit down with Miss Marianna, a social wellness practitioner, author, and community healer, who is helping launch something groundbreaking for our community: the Women’s WellnessFellowship . This fellowship is more than an event—it’s a movement. Designed as an emotional hygiene fellowship for women of color , it creates space for mothers, dau...

In this Men on the Move episode, host Ms. Wanda welcomes Sacramento native and entrepreneur Ray Harrington Jr. , founder of Mad Scientist Creations Cocktail Distribution and Private Party Services . Ray’s journey is one of resilience, faith, and service. From working in the restaurant and casino industries to launching his business during the pandemic, Ray has built a company rooted in creativity...

This episode of Full Circle Men on the Move was a dynamic and powerful conversation with actor and director François Battiste . We began with Between Riverside and Crazy , the latest production at Celebration Arts (October 3–19), and explored its themes of resilience, housing, and family struggle. But our discussion went far beyond the play. François shared his remarkable career highlights on stag...

From Incarceration to being named as one of the Sacramento Bee's Top 20 Black Changemakers is a defining Full Circle moment! This Full Circle Men on the Move episode with Wajuba McDuffy was nothing short of powerful. Wajuba opened up about growing up without a father figure, which left a void that was quickly filled by the streets. Seeking attention and validation, he joined a gang at 12 years...

On this episode of Full Circle, we welcome sisters Amoura and Avery Carter, also known as AC², the dynamic duo behind AC Creative Collective. Based in Charlotte, NC, AC Creative Collective provides end-to-end project management, marketing, and design solutions for clients. They can help YOU clarify your business voice, attract high-value clients, and grow with full-service marketing systems design...

When life throws you more than your fair share of storms, how do you keep standing? In this episode of Full Circle , Ms. Wanda sits down with Chenique Jackson, LMFT , Cherney Jackson , and Tracy Johnson to unpack the art of resilience — the mental, emotional, and even style-based tools that help you keep going when life keeps “life-ing.” This conversation is a sneak peek into their upcoming in-per...

Guests: • K-Love the Poet – Spoken word artist and creator of the Art of Sistahood Brunch and Day Party Tour • Dr. Teah Hairston-Johnson – Founder of Be Love Holistic, advocate for holistic healing and community wellness In this powerful episode of Full Circle, we explore the heart of Black women’s empowerment through the lens of sisterhood, friendship, and community. K-Love the Poet and Dr. Teah...

Full Circle returns from its summer sabbatical with a life-affirming conversation to kick off August, which is Multicultural Donor Awareness Month. Angelika Williams, Senior External Affairs Coordinator with Sierra Donor Services, joins Ms. Wanda for a heartfelt discussion about health equity, building trust in healthcare, and the vital need for organ, eye, and tissue donors within multicultural c...

In this empowering episode of Full Circle , host Ms. Wanda welcomes the visionary creator of the Limitation to Liberation Experience —a full-day, wellness-centered professional development journey taking place on August 29th . Together, they explore what it means to honor the transition moments in our lives, how professional women can reclaim their wellness, and why reflection and rest are revolut...

In this powerful episode of Full Circle , Ms. Wanda welcomes author, certified coach, and speaker Gloria Bailey-Ray , who shares her raw, real-life journey of recognizing her worth and walking away from emotional manipulation. Gloria opens up about the heartbreaking moment she discovered her live-in partner was married—with another woman—and how that revelation ignited her path to healing, truth,...

In this episode of Full Circle , Ms. Wanda welcomes tech innovators Adriana Lamar and Cheneé Williams , co-founders of Geo Lanes , an AI-powered exploration and travel app designed to help users connect more deeply with the places around them. More than just a travel app, Geo Lanes is a community-centric platform that integrates trusted voices, curated content, and real-time information to guide m...