Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio

This week, Full Circle honors 19 years of healing, advocacy, and transformation with Rev. Tammie Denyse , the heart and co-founder behind Carrie’s TOUCH , a national nonprofit devoted to humanizing the breast cancer experience for Black women and men. Rev. Tammie shares how Carrie’s TOUCH continues to evolve through Project SOAR (Speaking Our African American Realities) — a groundbreaking research...

In this deeply insightful episode of Full Circle with Ms. Wanda , we welcome Dr. Dafna Gauthier , Founder and CEO of the Mindsets Empowerment Institute —a movement designed to help women heal, grow, and rise into their fullest potential. Dr. Dafna brings decades of expertise in psychology, leadership, and mental health to her work, guiding women through the process of releasing old narratives, cul...

In this inspiring episode of Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio , we sit down with Eva M. Kennedy — International Transformational Speaker, Life Coach, and founder of the movement 1 Million Women. 1 Million Steps. After over two decades in corporate leadership — breaking barriers as the first African American Director in the Claims Department at a Fortune 500 insurance company — Eva’s life changed...

On this episode of Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio, we sit down with Miss Marianna, a social wellness practitioner, author, and community healer, who is helping launch something groundbreaking for our community: the Women’s WellnessFellowship . This fellowship is more than an event—it’s a movement. Designed as an emotional hygiene fellowship for women of color , it creates space for mothers, dau...

In this Men on the Move episode, host Ms. Wanda welcomes Sacramento native and entrepreneur Ray Harrington Jr. , founder of Mad Scientist Creations Cocktail Distribution and Private Party Services . Ray’s journey is one of resilience, faith, and service. From working in the restaurant and casino industries to launching his business during the pandemic, Ray has built a company rooted in creativity...

This episode of Full Circle Men on the Move was a dynamic and powerful conversation with actor and director François Battiste . We began with Between Riverside and Crazy , the latest production at Celebration Arts (October 3–19), and explored its themes of resilience, housing, and family struggle. But our discussion went far beyond the play. François shared his remarkable career highlights on stag...

From Incarceration to being named as one of the Sacramento Bee's Top 20 Black Changemakers is a defining Full Circle moment! This Full Circle Men on the Move episode with Wajuba McDuffy was nothing short of powerful. Wajuba opened up about growing up without a father figure, which left a void that was quickly filled by the streets. Seeking attention and validation, he joined a gang at 12 years...

On this episode of Full Circle, we welcome sisters Amoura and Avery Carter, also known as AC², the dynamic duo behind AC Creative Collective. Based in Charlotte, NC, AC Creative Collective provides end-to-end project management, marketing, and design solutions for clients. They can help YOU clarify your business voice, attract high-value clients, and grow with full-service marketing systems design...

When life throws you more than your fair share of storms, how do you keep standing? In this episode of Full Circle , Ms. Wanda sits down with Chenique Jackson, LMFT , Cherney Jackson , and Tracy Johnson to unpack the art of resilience — the mental, emotional, and even style-based tools that help you keep going when life keeps “life-ing.” This conversation is a sneak peek into their upcoming in-per...

Guests: • K-Love the Poet – Spoken word artist and creator of the Art of Sistahood Brunch and Day Party Tour • Dr. Teah Hairston-Johnson – Founder of Be Love Holistic, advocate for holistic healing and community wellness In this powerful episode of Full Circle, we explore the heart of Black women’s empowerment through the lens of sisterhood, friendship, and community. K-Love the Poet and Dr. Teah...

Full Circle returns from its summer sabbatical with a life-affirming conversation to kick off August, which is Multicultural Donor Awareness Month. Angelika Williams, Senior External Affairs Coordinator with Sierra Donor Services, joins Ms. Wanda for a heartfelt discussion about health equity, building trust in healthcare, and the vital need for organ, eye, and tissue donors within multicultural c...

In this empowering episode of Full Circle , host Ms. Wanda welcomes the visionary creator of the Limitation to Liberation Experience —a full-day, wellness-centered professional development journey taking place on August 29th . Together, they explore what it means to honor the transition moments in our lives, how professional women can reclaim their wellness, and why reflection and rest are revolut...

In this powerful episode of Full Circle , Ms. Wanda welcomes author, certified coach, and speaker Gloria Bailey-Ray , who shares her raw, real-life journey of recognizing her worth and walking away from emotional manipulation. Gloria opens up about the heartbreaking moment she discovered her live-in partner was married—with another woman—and how that revelation ignited her path to healing, truth,...

In this episode of Full Circle , Ms. Wanda welcomes tech innovators Adriana Lamar and Cheneé Williams , co-founders of Geo Lanes , an AI-powered exploration and travel app designed to help users connect more deeply with the places around them. More than just a travel app, Geo Lanes is a community-centric platform that integrates trusted voices, curated content, and real-time information to guide m...

On this episode of Full Circle , host Ms. Wanda sits down with Shayla Walker, Founder of Sistah Soul Brunch & Mixer (SSBM), a growing nonprofit creating powerful spaces for Black women entrepreneurs to thrive. From brunches to business-building, Shayla is leading a movement rooted in community, empowerment, and access. We talk about: The origin and purpose of SSBM Common challenges Black women...

In this inspiring episode of Full Circle , Ms. Wanda sits down with Roberta Stensrud , owner of Smudge Nail Bar , the first Black-owned commercial nail salon in Sacramento. Roberta shares her remarkable transition from ICU nurse to beauty entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of launching a small business rooted in wellness, community, and inclusivity. Listeners will hear how Smud...

In this inspiring episode of Full Circle , Ms. Wanda welcomes Synthia Smith , the visionary founder of Sisters of Nia , a nonprofit transforming the lives of adolescent girls through Afrocentric programming. Celebrating 16 years of impact, Synthia shares how Sisters of Nia offers a three-year rites of passage program focused on cultural pride, self-esteem, and purpose for girls in grades 6–8. We d...

On this week’s episode of we sit down with the inspiring Jayda Irene , Founder of Healing Heels , a dance-based wellness organization on a mission to heal hearts and build confidence—one step at a time. Jayda opens up about the painful personal loss that led her to launch Healing Heels and how dance became a path to purpose, mental health, and empowerment. She shares how her work is particularly i...

On this episode we’re talking about mental health, youth leadership, and parenting with the team from The Race and Gender Equity Project (RAGE) and their powerful youth-driven Never A Bother campaign. This conversation centers Black youth and the adults who love them—while challenging us to reimagine how we support emotional wellbeing in our homes andcommunities. We explore what healing-centered s...

In this deeply moving and insightful episode of Full Circle , I sit down with United States Army veteran, widow, and author Deborah R. Hamm to explore what it truly means to support ourselves and others through grief. Drawing from her military background, faith, and lived experience with profound loss, Deborah shares the story behind her book Military Strong, Widow Brave: A Heart Speaks . Her appr...

Our conversation with Raheem Muhammad-Terrell and Aladria Brown still has me reflecting. They are cast members in Celebration Arts' newest production Before It Hits Home. This is more than a play — it’s a necessary truth. We talked legacy, healing, family and how art helps us face what we’re afraid to say out loud. Don’t miss this powerful production at Celebration Arts. The show runs June 6-2...

What a POWERFUL show with friend to the show, Dr. ReggaeAkambasi, Founder of Generationally Global Gardens (G3) Health & Wellness! We discussed how food is really at the core of our healing,and explored the beauty and benefits of superfoods, plant-based skincare, and holistic healing practices rooted in ancestral knowledge and backed by today’s growing demand for clean living. Let G3 inspire y...

What an inspiring episode! Thank you to the leaders of Melanin Day School Academy for joining us on Full Circle. Their commitment to nurturing culturally rooted, academically strong learners is a blueprint for transformative change in our communities. From immersive learning to honoring every stage of life, theirvision of Black families healing and thriving together is powerful and necessary. We w...

What an UPLIFTING and POWERFUL show! Deep gratitude to Safe Black Space for joining us on Full Circle! As they celebrate 7 years of service , Safe Black Space continues to be a lifeline for Black healing and wellness in Sacramento and beyond. Their work—providing free Community Healing Circles , racial trauma support , and safe spaces for collective care—is not just necessary, it’s urgent. In a wo...

“God didn’t waste my pain — He repurposed it.” What an unforgettable episode of Full Circle with Coach MO (Monique Smith) — grief and life coach, author, and inspirational speaker. Coach MO shared her deeply personal story: Within just one year, she endured the heartbreaking loss of nine loved ones . That season of unimaginable grief shattered her, but it also reshaped her understanding of faith,...