Conversations With Katy

I read a quote that said "it's strange how often a heart must be broken, before the years can make it wise." This rang true for me as I spoke to Angelina Watkins a Transformation Coach who now helps women navigate through their own "heartbreak experience" but it took losing everything; and gaining the strength to walk away from a relationship fill with infidelity with a baby in tow. Today however,...

Many of the infidelity stories I've heard have come from women who have had to deal with the sadness and loss of trust, when their partner strayed. However, always wanting to have fair representation of topics as heavy as these, I reached out to Jillian Lama who "flipped the script" and shared her story and even more importantly her discovery, of what was really at the root of her own indiscretion...

Oftentimes behind the glitz and the glamour of success or what might appear to be the perfect life, hides a sadness that many cannot comprehend. Sarah Inglefield shares her story of how easy it is to become lost in the toxicity of a relationship that doesn't support or nurture you and how she found her way back 'home'. I know you'll be inspired.

I read a quote that said "People who Stutter have the unique opportunity to teach the world to listen." This is what I felt when I interviewed Debbie-Ann Jollie. Yes Debbie stutters but she has refused to allow a speech impediment to define who she is and what she has to offer.  The young woman who sometimes felt unseen or intimidated by the spotlight, is ready to share her story with the wor...

After chatting with Dr. Marlisha Smith, in the last episode, I was eager to pick her brain about the Covid-19 Vaccine. We recorded this earlier in the year when the roll-out had just begun and I wanted "insider information" ;-) Come listen as Marlisha shares her vaccination story.

As the child of an incarcerated parent Marlisha has beaten the odds but were it not for a strong foundation and a supportive mother, Marley's story might have been very different. Now a successful Doctor, Marlisha continues to shine and shares her journey with us. Marlisha reminds us that your past doesn’t have to dictate your future,so if you find yourself in a difficult situation today, unsure a...

Listen in as I chat with a few of my friends and members of the CWK community about what are some of the things that contribute to "toxic masculinity" and what we can personally do, to curb the rising tide of violence against women.

This is not how I expected to end this season but when a young life is taken away in such a brutal and unexpected manner, we cannot remain silent!

Are you a working mom, who feels overwhelmed by the pressure to "Do it all?" Well you are not alone. Sarah Argenal, shares her journey of trying to juggle the never ending demands of work, career, marriage and motherhood and how she finally found her way off the treadmill and into a life of sustainable balance.

Rani Shares her story of being born in a rural village in India, where her family pushed past stigma, taboo and the social pressure to abort their differently abled baby girl. Today, she continues to teach us all about the power and the possibilities that comes from believing in the impossible..

Stigma, contempt and rejection are not rare for members of the LGBTQ community, but in the Caribbean, to openly identify as Gay, takes an immense amount of courage. While my guest doesn't lack the courage to share her story, she prefers to remain anonymous for her own personal reasons. Listen as she shares her 'Coming' Out' Story and her journey to self acceptance.

We can all admit that we live in a weight obsessed society. The messages around health and fitness, are oftentimes contradictory and confusing, so what do you do when the desire to be healthier, takes a dangerous turn? Emily Bright shares her story.

What do you do, when you find yourself trapped in a vicious cycle of abuse at the hands of the person who's promised, to love, cherish and honor you? Why would you continually go back to a relationship that is emotionally and physically abusive and how do you finally break free? Latoya Rigaud, shares her amazing story.

Losing her mother at the age of 8. An absentee drug addicted Father and a family torn apart. The future didn't look too bright for Rasheeda but she was determined to not follow the path that circumstance had carved for her. She carved her own path and tells us how.

Having one special needs child presents its own set of unique challenges, but Genie Dawkins, a single mom with not one but 4 children, who all have different behavioral and learning disabilities, talks to us about how at the end of a tumultuous relationship, she had to learn how to be not just an advocate for her children and others like them but for herself.

What do you do when one minute, you're making plans, the next you're in a fight for your life? This is the very scary space that my guest and now sister-friend Vandana found herself in earlier this year but her Breast Cancer story, is one that will not only educate but encourage and give you hope.

This single line drew me into a story that I could not resist exploring. However, the conclusions might be far different from what you'd think. If you are in any type of relationship where you feel like you're losing your identity, come listen to Alesia's story.

Once Upon a Gene - Effie Park's world was turned upside down when her baby boy was born with a genetic disorder so rare, that his disability doesn't have a name! In Effie's quest to find clarity and support, she was able to find a way to work through her initial fear and sadness. Today she shares her story of how this experience, has also worked to bring her and her family closer and has taught he...

Have you ever been in a relationship that started out "perfect" but took a dangerous turn? Meet Whytli Rogers who shares with us what she's learned from a relationship that moved from puppy love, to sexual, mental and emotional abuse. She's a survivor and she shares her story of growth and personal development. Whytli Rogers is a certified life coach, mental health advocate. A podcast host of In t...

Welcome to the very first episode of Conversations With Katy. I believe that every life has a story and every story, the ability to inspire and in this episode, I share not only my own story but I give you some insight into how this podcast is geared towards helping you, to feel more inspired, hopeful and in charge of your own destiny. My name is Katyan Roach and I invite you inside this space of...

Where can you find real women, with real stories that encourage, motivate and inspire? Welcome to Conversations With Katy! A space that's filled with honest conversations, tangible takeaways and new perspectives on how you can improve your life. Raw and unscripted, we tell our stories of Life, Love and Lessons Learned. So come join us if you want to explore what it takes to bring the best version...