Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio

What an incredible conversation with friends to the show from the Sacramento Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women as they share all the exciting details about the upcoming 36th Annual Sweet Potato Festival. This FREE event is truly a celebration of culture, community, and empowerment—This year’s theme, "Empower, Educate, Elevate," is all about strengthening our communiti...

Family, this episode of Full Circle was a Masterclass in Marketing! Huge thanks to Maddison Cephas, Owner of EastLake Marketing Group for dropping gems for solopreneurs and microbusiness owners. Key takeaways from this episode: * You NEED a clear marketing strategy—random posting won’t cut it! * Understanding your target audience = the key to unlocking growth. * Simple, cost-effective marketing wo...

Guest: Dr. Oma Agbai, MD. Board-Certified Dermatologist Founding Director of Multicultural Dermatology and Hair Loss Disorders at the University of California, Davis Medical Center in Sacramento,As we age, our bodies change—including our hair and skin. Many of us notice hair thinning, hair loss, and shifts in our skin’s health, but what can we do about it? In this enlightening episode of Full Circ...

Guest: James Ellison, III Artistic Director, Celebration Arts Celebration Arts' Legacy: 40 years of bringing phenomenal Black theater to Sacramento presents their 2025 season entitled "Family Affair". Tune in to hear conversation with award-winning Artistic Director James Ellison, III as he discusses Fences by August Wilson: A must-see production— Opening weekend SOLD OUT! Upcoming s...

Guests: Faye Wilson Kennedy, Vice Chair and Rayvn McCullough, Parent Advocate In this powerful episode of Full Circle , we dive into the crucial role of Black parents in advocating for their children’s education. Our guests, Rayvn McCullough and Faye Wilson Kennedy from the Black Parallel School Board (BPSB) , join us to discuss Black Parent Involvement Day on February 18th and why showing up in t...

Guest: LeKisha Appleton, Owner & Instructor at VIP Swim School In this episode, we dive into the importance of learning to swim— at any age! Our guest, LeKisha Appleton , shares how her natural love for swimming turned into a mission to teach water safety and confidence. As a certified swim instructor , she works with all ages, from toddlers to adults, offering private lessons, family sessions...

February is Heart Month. We kicked off this very important month by inviting the American Heart Association to stop by the show to discuss the importance of heart health for women. We had a powerful discussion with Dr. Stephanie Brown , board-certified emergency physician and Medical Director of Sutter Health’s Institute for Advancing Health Equity . During the conversation, we covered: Women’s he...

What an incredible conversation with Morgan Brown , Founder and Executive Director of Color The Block . We explored how this powerful program is changing lives through artistic expression and giving young creatives the tools to flourish and find their voice. Ms. Brown and her team are passionate about empowering youth to embrace sustainability through their community gardening projects. Also joini...

What a way to kick off a new year of Full Circle! Tune in now to hear my conversation with guests from Sierra Donor Services. Joining the program today was Dr. Beau Kelly, Surgical Director. Dr. Kelly is a dedicated surgeon-researcher-teacher-leader in the field transplantation, and he's passionate about elevating the patient voice and the representation of underrepresented communities in acad...

A huge thank you to Tanisha Lyons-Porter, founder of Natural Born Organizers for joining us on the final episode of Full Circle for 2024! Tanisha has been a professional organizer for over 20 years; she has a strong desire to serve people and help them achieve their goals. She works with clients all over the country, and she can help you too! In addition to hearing her personal journey to entrepre...

We were honored to welcome Dawn Adams, founder of Zion Girls Leadership & Collegiate Preparatory Academy, to the Full Circle studio. Her inspiring story and unwavering commitment to empowering young women, particularly daughters of incarcerated parents, left us in awe. Through the Pillars of Progress—perseverance, higher aspirations, resilience, growth, and success—Dawn and her team are shapin...

What an incredible episode of Full Circle with Digital Marketing Specialist, Tisha Holman. We covered everything from do's and don'ts when it comes to your digital presence, planning your 2025 social media strategy to solidifying your digital marketing foundation. Would it surprise you to learn that approximately 77% of small business owners do not have a strategy for their digital marketing prese...

Coming off the heels of Veterans Day, we had an incredible episode of Full Circle featuring Lisa Daniels, the inspiring Executive Director of the Unsung Heroes Living History Project and Ethnic Studies Professor at Sacramento City College! Lisa shared her powerful journey, sparked by the discovery of her grandmother’s history as a 1940s Riveter, and how it led to preserving the stories of African...

Family, we hope you enjoyed the insightful discussion about organ, eye, and tissue donation! We were honored to have Michael Coleman, Director of External Affairs at Sierra Donor Services, and Reverend Rick Harrell, Senior Minister at the Center for Spiritual Awareness, as our guests. We explored the significance of National Donor Sabbath and the urgent need to increase the number of registered do...

This episode of Full Circle is one of my favorite of the year! It is packed with powerful insights as we welcomed social wellness practitioner, the incredible Miss Marianna, a powerhouse in social and emotional wellness. We talked about how to prepare for the changing political climate and the importance of coming together as a community during these challenging times. Miss Marianna shared insight...

What an inspiring conversation on Full Circle with Maria Medrano and Professor G, the brilliant minds behind Inspirame and EdTechQuity! We dove deep into their personal journeys to higher education and the challenges they overcame as first-generation students. Their passion for creating equitable pathways to success for others shines through in everything they do. From simplifying the college tran...

Melanie M. Shelby, the brilliant Black woman founder behind Enelalma Tequila , a premium sipping tequila that’s making waves with its unforgettable flavor. Born and raised in Sacramento, Ms. Shelby left the world of politics after 25 years to follow her dream of crafting an elegant sipping tequila that honors the rich legacy, heritage and shared experience of indigenous and African-American cultur...

In this deeply moving episode of Full Circle, we welcomed two inspiring guests—Courtney Hooper, Full Spectrum Doula with Boujee Baby Doula Services, and Nikia Smith, Director of LaSaaun Lives Foundation. Both Courtney and Nikia share their personal journeys through pregnancy and infant loss, and their incredible work supporting families navigating similar experiences. Topics Discussed: * Personal...

Family, I am excited for you to listen or re-listen to the latest episode of Full Circle. Coach Charlene Johnson is a speaker, podcast host and transformational coach for healthcare professionals. With 30 years in nursing and leadership, Charlene has a deep commitment to supporting healthcare workers who are overwhelmed, dissatisfied with their work, and still stressed and traumatized by the pande...

In this episode, we welcomed Dr. JaNay Brown-Wood, an award-winning and New York Times Best-Selling children’s author, poet, educator, scholar, and former professor of Early Childhood Education and Child Development. With over 25 books to her name, JaNay's work has inspired countless young readers and their families, and she has made a significant impact in the world of children's literatu...

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Valerie Nyberg on this episode of Full Circle. Dr. Nyberg is a dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in education. Dr. Nyberg is the founder of Liminal Consulting & Coaching, where she helps businesses foster employee wellness through innovative self-care practices. Hear Dr. Valerie's powerful story of overcoming a difficult childhood...

The Sacramento Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women presents the 2nd Annual South Sacramento Multicultural Festival in partnership with City of Sacramento, District 8 Council Member Mai Vang Live music, line dancing, youth entertainment, kids zone with Jump Houses, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts and more! Tune in to hear about it then join the event Saturday, October 5th, from 1...

Full Circle’s Men on the Move Series Finale with Karega Bailey Our final episode of the Men on the Move series was nothing short of phenomenal! We were honored to have the inspiring Karega Bailey join us and share his incredible journey. Karega is more than just an artist with @soldevelopment and the author of @solaffirmations ; he is a devoted father and husband, deeply committed to healing the B...

In our latest episode of the 2024 Full Circle Men on the Move series, I had the pleasure of hosting Conrad Crump, a passionate community activist with deep Sacramento and Oak Park family roots. Conrad’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—he's a proud UC Berkeley alum, holding a bachelor’s degree and going on to earn a master’s degree in public policy from USC. But his story doesn’t stop the...

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with friend to the show Michael P. Coleman during the second installment of the Full Circle Men on the Move Series. Michael has interviewed some of entertainment’s heavy hitters, and through some of those interactions, he’s been able to forge lifelong friendships due to his down-to-earth personality. Tune in to hear how Michael discovered his natural talent for...