Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio

The 2020 General Election is rapidly approaching, have you done your homework on the initiatives, propositions and local races? If you don’t know where to turn to get information have no fear, the 2020 Voter Guide is here! A group of fierce, educated and in-the-know black women from the Sacramento Sister Circle and BWOPA (Black Women Organized for Political Action) have put together the 2020 Voter...

What a great episode! Lawrence Dotson, Bart Hightower and David Jackson of California Firearm Safety provided great firearm safety tips and what to consider when purchasing a firearm for your protection. If you didn’t know, California Firearm Safety ensures gun owners a firm and foundational education experience, covering safe handling, storage and additional tactical usage. They offer group and i...

Family! If you have ever been curious about acupuncture and its benefits, check out this episode of Full Circle. Dr. Tenisha Dandridge broke it all the way down for us. She explained a bit of her experience with medical racism and how it compelled her to study acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She also discussed the various conditions that are clinically proven to treat (which is just about everyt...

We’re back! We kicked off a new season of “Full Circle Meets Lessons from the Journey” in a big way as we launch a new series “From Underdog to Hero to Champion.” This series is dedicated to helping us all journey to find the freedom to live the life God has called us to. We’re talking healing people! So get ready because it’s going down the rest of the year. Shawn brings some of the players on he...

We all have a story and although we're the ones who experienced it, our story is not solely for us; it is to share so that others may gain insight and maybe a bit of hope to carry on.  Unfortunately, many never find the courage to tell their story often negating its importance or feeling unworthy and that no one is interested in hearing what we have to say. If that is you or someone you know,...

The Umoja Program is offered nationally and at 66 California community colleges. Umoja is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. Umoja promotes student success and improved lifetime outcomes for all students through a curriculum that is responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Dia...

Oooooh Family! I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with the amazing Dr. Stacey Ault. Dr. Ault’s work is centered in Critical Post Traumatic Growth, a theory which recognizes that many individuals are not only able to survive trauma, but report positive changes in their life in spite of (and sometimes because of) traumatic experiences. Listen as this UK native shares her experience arriving in the...

Statistics show that 1 in 9 new mothers experience some form of Postpartum Depression. That number shrinks based on a variety of additional factors. Hear my conversation with Kimberly Wilkerson, pre-med student at UC Riverside School of Medicine. Kim is part of the Future Physician Leaders program. She and her team are working on a community health project determined to raise awareness about postp...

I love to meet young people who are passionate about something. Saturday’s Full Circle featured a conversation with Anaya Williamson and Gabriela Gomez, seniors at Franklin High School and the team behind the COVID 19 STEM fair, an online science fair designed to counteract the lack of academic activities during the global pandemic. These young ladies wanted a way to help kids further their knowle...

***NEW EPISODE AVAILABLE*** The Full Circle studio is always a safe place for conversation. It’s all about learning, loving and supporting. I had a very impactful, genuine conversation with Autumn Jackson (Asters) and Ebony Ava Harper about the intersectionality of their lives and becoming an ally to the Black LGBTQ community.  Autumn is an artist and creator of the Black Queer Flag, somethin...

Saturday’s episode of Full Circle was dedicated to health and wellness. The Black Women’s Health and Wellness Conference founders Jessica Brown and Chioko Grevious opened the show to discuss free virtual wellness activities open to black women so that we can continue on our health journey even during this time. In partnership with Carrie’s Touch and the First Baptist Church, events are free and of...

Are you curious about business opportunities in the cannabis industry for black women?  Learn more as you listen my conversation with the Tiffani Sharp, Founder/CEO of WOC Canna. WOC stands for Women of Color and WOC Canna provides business equity opportunities and resources for, by and to women of color in cannabis.  There are more opportunities that you think! Follow @WOCCanna on socia...

Black Womxn United is a non-profit and community-based organization dedicated to the education, protection, and advancement of ALL Black womxn. Hear my in-depth conversation with board members about the virtual 2020 Black Womxns March,  their Black Girls Matter program, Allies for Black Women support group and more. Special thanks to BWU President Nefertiti Schell, Cheyenne Cameron-Pruitt, Di...

The Full Circle “Brother to Brother” episode is ready for your ears. Grab paper and pen, family and friend and tune in to this powerful conversation. Transparent, honest conversation from Tyler McClure, Erick D, Michael Benjamin II, Dr. Malakai Cote, Coon the Poet and co-hosted by Taylor of the Blue Cup Convos Podcast.

Golden Journey Empowerment Group Jasmine Carranza, Certified Lactation Educator Adia Gipson, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant One of the first decision you’ll make as a mom is how to feed your child. Breastfeeding has many health benefits not just for babies, but for moms too. Hear my conversation with Jasmine Carranza and Adia Gipson founders of Golden Journey Empowerment Group....

Episode 2020, just as intense as this year has been....Ok, may be a bit much but it was good family. Hear my very frank discussion on female reproductive health with OB/GYN Dr. Akiba Green. We talked fibroids, anatomy, pregnancy, periods and even sex in your 70’s! Yaaasss family! It was everything (but we didn’t get to cover it all so there will be a part 2 at some point).  Grab your favorite...

Full Circle Meets Lessons from the Journey Shawn Brown and I Kicked off Mother’s Day Weekend with a powerful conversation about the relationship between mothers and daughters. This continuation of our monthly #relationshipseries was a conversation not to be missed! Weather you have a great relationship with your mother, a strained relationship or anything in between, peep this episode…you will def...

Has the recent pandemic thrown a monkey wrench in your professional or personal development goals? Have you experienced a personal or professional shift? Have you had to pivot due to the shelter in place? Hear my amazing conversation with  as we discussed living your #BOLDBIGBAD self even in the midst of these trials. Peep the episode to hear about the upcoming “Boldisms Live” retreat and how...

Suicide risk and crisis intervention have been identified through the Sacramento County Mental Health Services Act as high priority needs in our community. As a result, the African American Suicide Prevention Project (AASPP) was established. AASPP provides cultural and ethnic specific strategies with the goal of suicide prevention.  Hear my conversation with AASPP’s Executive Director, Doreth...

Alzheimer’s disease is more prevalent among African-Americans than other groups. Although it is not a subject we like to discuss, we must begin to increase awareness of Alzheimer’samong African-Americans, expand our participation in research and get services and treatments to those who are affected by the disease as soon as possible.  Guests Carla Preyer and Debra Johnson bring awareness by s...

Go shorty, it’s your birthday! Did you miss the Full Circle 2 year anniversary show? It’s available now! Listen as we take a look back at memorable conversations from 2019 and 2020. Enjoy the clips or listen to the full interviews.  Full Circle was created to be a platform for black women to have some of our most important conversations together, to know that we’re not alone and to provide yo...

FULL CIRLCE MEETS LESSONS FROM THE JOURNEY ANNIVERSARY EDITION This month’s episode of “Full Circle Meets Lessons from the Journey” was very special as it was the 1 year anniversary of the segment! Take a listen as we look back on some of the conversations that make this show real, raw and freeing. If you need a boost of inspiration listen now! Be sure to like, share and subscribe so that you neve...

Full Circle Radio with Ms. Wanda - Empowerment through Conversation Guests Idara Phillips, accountant and owner of ZIP Business Services and Corey Williams, public information officer for the federal Small Business Administration,  provide the most up to date information (as of April 4, 2020) on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which provides economic relief to i...

Empowering conversation with featured guest Attorney Theresa Carter Geoffroy Esq. who breaks down the basics of estate planning which is the process of expressing your wishes on who you want to receive your assets when you die. Without a plan in place, settling your affairs after you go could have a long-lasting and extremely costly impact on your loved ones.  Get more information by visiting...

Hear my conversation with Donnell Hendrix, owner of Southern Creations. Support local black-owned restaurants during this time of community shut down and get a delicious, freshly prepared, homestyle meal from Southern Creations.  Meals can be frozen and eaten later or eat it when you get it.  They offer a variety of meal options to feed your family of 1 or many!  Visit their website...