Perspectives with Condace Pressley

After starting his career as a teacher and later building a career as a large-scale franchise operator, Mike Campagnolo is returning to his roots in education this time bringing a Spanish immersion early childhood program to Atlanta. Next month, Tierra Encantada will open its first Georgia center at 1655 Memorial Drive SE in Kirkwood, serving children from infancy through pre-K. It’s the first of...

Jasmine Guillory is a household name in the rom-com world. Author of nine books for adults including the New York Times bestselling The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and Flirting Lessons, she’s making her YA debut this fall with IT’S ONLY DANCING. This new book addresses body image issues, socioeconomic status, perfectionism, coming- of-age, first loves, and so much more. It's the summer before her...

Across the country, nonprofit organizations are being asked to do more ... serve more families, meet more needs and solve increasingly complex problems often with fewer resources. So where does the money come from to continue that work? The T.D. Jakes Foundation is putting some real dollars behind the search for solutions. Its inaugural T7 Summit comes to Atlanta November 12th through the 14th, br...

Grief is something nearly all of us will experience, but there is no single roadmap for how we move through it. And sometimes grief is about more than the loss of someone we love. It can be the loss of the life we expected, the career we built, a relationship, our sense of security, even the person we thought we were. My guest today knows something about both loss and rebuilding. Michelle Bryant J...

Leadership is usually measured by what happens around us the performance of a team, the success of an organization, the decisions we make and the results we deliver. But what if effective leadership actually begins somewhere much closer to home with how well we lead ourselves? My guest today is Michelle Clarkson, an Executive Leadership Strategist, professional speaker, and founder and CEO of Mean...

For families of children and young adults with communication and developmental needs, getting the right therapy can make an enormous difference. But getting access to that therapy and being able to afford it can be another matter entirely. Now, the Chaka Khan Foundation is partnering with Atlanta nonprofit Dynamic Cares to help close that gap. A $10,000 grant will provide 100 free therapy and educ...

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and this afternoon we're talking about something too many men would rather not talk about—their prostate health. But for Black men especially, that conversation could be lifesaving. Joining me is Dr. Xavier Bryant, CFO and Managing Partner of Atlanta to Anywhere Community Events & Screenings, or A²CES. Dr. Bryant, welcome.

What did you feed your mind this morning? We spend a lot of time thinking about what we put into our bodies but far less time thinking about what we allow into our minds. My guest today says the thoughts we choose can shape our mood, our relationships and even the way we move through life. Joann Kisler is a spiritual life coach and author of thought menu, a new book offering 365 daily messages des...

Having health insurance is supposed to give us some peace of mind. But for millions of Americans, being insured does not necessarily mean they can afford to get sick. New data show nearly half of working-age adults struggle to afford needed healthcare and here in Georgia, more than one in three say they have skipped care because of the cost. Camille Busette of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation jo...

Housing is one of the biggest expenses facing American families and in metro Atlanta, finding a home you can afford has become increasingly difficult. Now, new federal legislation is being called the most significant housing bill in decades. But will it lead to more homes and lower costs? We are talking with Atlanta architect and housing technology expert Patrick Chopson about what the 21st centur...

Many of us spend our lives caring for others. We care for our children, our spouses, our parents, our friends and neighbors. But what happens when the person you've always depended on begins depending on you? More than 100 million Americans now find themselves serving as caregivers for a loved one, many because of Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. It is a labor of love but it can al...

Reading opens doors. It sparks imagination, teaches history, and sometimes even gives us the courage to face our greatest fears. As students head back to school across Georgia, we're talking with one of today's most celebrated authors for young readers. Tiffany D. Jackson joins us to discuss her newest middle-grade mystery, Ghost in the Night, a thrilling adventure set in historic Savannah that bl...

It's hard to believe, but the first day of school is just around the corner. While families are checking off school supply lists and getting those backpacks ready, there's another checklist that's just as important—making sure our children are healthy, physically, emotionally and mentally, before they head back into the classroom. Today we're talking about what parents need to know to help their c...

Every day, millions of Americans get up, go to work, earn a paycheck...and still feel like they're falling behind. Rising prices, debt, housing costs and unexpected expenses have made financial security seem just out of reach for many hardworking families. Today on Perspectives, we're talking about why that happens and more importantly, some practical, common-sense steps we can all take to begin m...

Artificial intelligence is changing almost every aspect of our lives - everything from how we work and learn to how businesses make decisions and even how we communicate. Some people are excited. Others are nervous. But one thing seems certain: AI isn't coming. It's already here. Today we're talking about what that means for all of us and how organizations and individual can thrive in what some ex...

As America grows older, a new report suggests our biggest challenge may not simply be adding years to life — but adding life to those years. The 2026 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report paints a complicated picture for older adults nationally and here in Georgia: encouraging gains in preventive care and access in some areas, but troubling increases in behavioral health concerns, social isolati...

As America marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, there’s celebration, reflection, and for many people, some difficult questions. Who gets included in the American story? Have we lived up to the promises written into our founding documents? And is patriotism something to reclaim, redefine or reject? My guest today says the American Revolution isn’t just history ... i...

We have two very special conversations to share. First, as we move toward Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday celebration, we’re revisiting one of the most quoted—and perhaps least understood—documents in our nation’s history. You know the words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident…” But what did the authors of the Declaration of Independence actually mean? What promises did the doc...

Summer is supposed to be the season of escape — vacations, family road trips, reunions and making memories. But for many people, getting away can bring something unexpected: stress, overwhelm and anxiety. From crowded airports and delayed flights to fear of flying, overpacked itineraries and financial pressure, travel can trigger emotions that make it hard to relax at all. Today we’re talking abou...

A wedding lasts a day. A marriage, if we’re fortunate, lasts a lifetime. But somewhere between the flowers, the first dance, the seating charts and the perfectly posed photos… there are stories guests never see. Quiet moments. Big emotions. Family dynamics. Last-minute saves. Unexpected tears. And sometimes, lessons about love that have nothing to do with centerpieces. My guest today is Jade Lason...

There are movies we watch… and then there are stories that stay with us. For more than two decades, audiences have laughed with them, argued about them, rooted for them, and maybe even seen pieces of themselves in them. The friendships, the romance, the ambition, the mistakes, and the complicated, beautiful work of growing up and growing older. From the original film to television and now into a b...

Today we’re talking about food, culture, community, and a creative new way to experience Atlanta. Two sisters have turned a love for storytelling and dining into something interactive and intentional. Their company, Clues & Culture, takes guests on a self-guided culinary journey through Atlanta neighborhoods, using curated clues to lead people to Black-owned restaurants and hidden gems across the...

Imagine walking away from a marriage with less than twenty dollars in your pocket and somehow finding the courage to rebuild not just your finances, but your entire identity. My guest today did exactly that. Lainika E. Johnson turned one of the lowest moments of her life into the foundation for a thriving business in an industry where few expected her to succeed. Today, she’s recognized as a leade...

It’s a decision that takes just minutes, but has the power to save and transform lives for years to come. Across Georgia, thousands of people are waiting for a second chance, for healing, for hope. And that hope often begins with a simple “yes” to organ, tissue, and eye donation. But for many, questions remain. What does it really mean to be a donor? Who does it help? And why is the need so urgent...

Sometimes the most powerful stories begin with a simple question: Who are you, and where have you been? For journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan, that question came after adopting her beagle, Hammy a gentle dog who had spent nearly four years inside a research laboratory. What started as curiosity about one dog’s past quickly opened the door to a much larger and more complicated world one where millions...