Boom Goddess Radio

This week Jennifer welcomes Tucson Foodie food critic Jackie Tran. More about Jackie: https://tucsonfoodie.com/author/jackietran/

This week Jennifer is in conversation with leaders who host the Women & Water Coming Together Symposium (WWCTS), an annual cultural and spiritual immersion event that provides an indigenous perspective on issues surrounding water, bringing together women from various backgrounds for teachings, rituals, and discussion. More info: https://www.spiritofthewater.org/

This week we give you an update on the progress of Sister Jose Womens Center, a Tucson-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to aid and transform the lives of women who are unhoused. More info: https://sisterjose.org/

This week we have part of the leadership team of Southern Arizona Legal Aid as our guests. They provide free legal aid services to low income individuals and families in southern and southeastern Arizona, including 11 of Arizona's Native American tribes. More info: https://www.sazlegalaid.org/

This week we spotlight the work of The Haven of Tucson , a gender-specific substance use treatment center in Tucson, AZ. The Haven was founded on the foundation of recovery with respect. Our guests are Emilia Honkasaari, VP of Communications and Development at The Haven, and Sandra Bailey, an alum who has successfully completed their substance recovery program.

This week we're joined by Cloves Campbell Jr., Vice President of Black Rodeo USA, which produces the annual Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo. They discuss the history of how the rodeo got started, cowboy and cowgirl culture, what to expect, and how to find out more info. More info and tickets - https://blackrodeousa.yapsody.com/event/index/838027/Arizona-Invitational-Black-Rodeo-Scottsdale-3-Shows

On the show this week Jennifer is joined by a couple of friends, Eliane Kennedy and Valencia Kyles, who are movie enthusiasts. They discuss their thoughts on recent movies in the theaters and TV shows on streaming platforms.

On this episode, Jennifer is in conversation with Grammy nominated jazz musician Nnenna Freelon. Along for the ride as special co-host is Tom Coulson, host of the nationally syndicated jazz/blues music program "Full Moon Hacksaw".

On the program we spotlight resources for caregivers. Today more than one in five Americans are caregivers. Millions of Americans provide unpaid care to family and friends. The aging Baby Boomers are requiring care, but many Boomers are also caregivers. We have Deb Seng, Director of Caregiving and Community Initiatives for Pima Council On Aging (PCOA) in Pima County, Arizona. We cover the history...

This week we discuss the glorious, wonderful train. Our guests are Jim Mathews, President and CEO of the Rail Passengers Association. Along for the ride is Todd Liebman, President of All Aboard Arizona. During the program Jim shares the history of the Rail Passengers Association, and he and Todd update us on the work being done to relaunch passenger rail service between Phoenix and Tucson. They al...

This week Jennifer is in conversation with Susan Luzader, author of the new book "Wine and Cereal: An Irreverent Look at Sixtyish and Single". During the program Susan shares how her unexpected divorce led her to write the essays that became the book. 

This week we are in conversation with Marice Kunz, director of the Ms. Arizona Senior America Pageant, and the 2024 Queen Margie Lang. They discuss the history of the pageant, how contestants can participate, and what the process includes. 

This week our guest is Dena DiGiacinto, Director of Outreach & Education at Saguaro City Music Theater in Tucson. Dena shares the history of the organization, info about their youth theater program, and some of her experiences as a working actor in professional theater in New York and elsewhere. 

On this episode we focus on how food banks are combating hunger in local communities with a spotlight on Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

We are joined by Dr. Diane Darby Beach, a San Diego-based Gerontologist, Tegan Ellis, the director of Sonata Hospice, along with a panel of family caregivers for part four of our four part series discussing the important work of family caregivers. It is our intention with this series to bring awareness to the unique issues that family caregivers encounter, educate the public about caregiving, and...

This episode features guests Dr. Diane Darby Beach, a San Diego-based Gerontologist, Tegan Ellis, the director of Sonata Hospice, along with a panel of family caregivers for part three of our four part series discussing the important work of family caregivers. It is our intention with this series to bring awareness to the unique issues that family caregivers encounter, educate the public about car...

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Diane Darby Beach, a San Diego-based Gerontologist, Tegan Ellis, the director of Sonata Hospice, along with a panel of family caregivers for part two of our four part series discussing the important work of family caregivers. It is our intention with this series to bring awareness to the unique issues that family caregivers encounter, educate the public about c...

On this episode our guest is beauty expert and entrepreneur Cindy O'Connell of Bella Beauty Solutions in Tucson. She shares how she got into the beauty industry, why she started her company, as well as some beauty tips regarding skin care, makeup, and shapewear.

This week we're in conversation with Brenda Holt, the Associate State Director, Community Outreach & Advocacy at AARP's Arizona chapter. During the program Brenda shares the history of how AARP got started, some of its most successful non-profit programs, and how listeners can find out more about the organization.

This week Jennifer interviews Julie Festerling, co-founder and President of the non-profit organizatoin Phones Down Just Drive, which exists to raise awareness on the dangers of distracted driving. More info: https://www.phonesdownjustdrive.org/

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Diane Darby Beach, a San Diego-based Gerontologist, Tegan Ellis, the director of Sonata Hospice, along with a panel of family caregivers to kick off our four part series discussing the important work of family caregivers. It is our intention with this series to bring awareness to the unique issues that family caregivers encounter, educate the public about careg...

This week we welcome guests Alex Green and Prisma Gonzalez, two millennials sharing their experiences finding love with online dating.

This week we are in conversation with Jacline Lown-Peters, the Executive Director of Operations of Eagles Wings of Grace, a faith-based non-profit organization helping women who have experienced devastation, transition from poverty to long-term economic independence, restoring dignity and hope. More info: https://eagleswingsofgrace.org/

We conclude our series spotlighting Black chefs and restaurant owners with guest Chef Alejandre Richards of The Tie Kitchen in Tucson.

We continue our series spotlighting Black chefs and restaurant owners with guest Nataki Muhammad, co-owner with her husband Yahya Muhammad, of Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. We discuss the genesis of the ice cream, their experiences as African-American entrepreneurs, and more.