Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio

I am so excited to share with you my conversation with Rev. Tammie Denyse, CEO and Co-Founder of Carrie’s Touch, an organization near and dear to my heart. Black women are dying of breast cancer at a 41% higher rate than white women. Carrie’s Touch is on a mission to save the lives of black women and #endthe41percent. They work on every level to provide support and resources, education, research,...

Lynnis Woods Mullins is dedicated to encouraging women in mid-life to live their best lives! As the founder of PraiseWorks Health and Wellness, creator of Wellness Women 40 and Beyond and V.I.B.E. Living Brand Lynnis says “Mid-life doesn’t mean no life. Mid-life is about thriving and exploring those parts of you that may have been dormant for a while.” Jewel Diamond Taylor is a nationally known sp...

Inspiring, Emotional, Confirmation! Those are the 3 words I would use to describe my amazing conversation on this episode of Full Circle with Brittany Claypool. Family, you’ve got to tune in to this one. We discussed entrepreneurship, building a business as a mother (and the guilt that we battle), empire building and so much more! Brittany is a coach, brand strategist and Founder of HER World Ente...

This episode of Full Circle was enlightening in so many ways! If you missed or want to hear it again, it’s ready for your listening ears and hearts! My guests were Deanna Vestal, Lauren Keeler and Dr. Alauna Curry, who is the world’s only Trauma Psychiatrist. Dr. Curry is the founder of the Trauma Recovery Institute and creator of the Empathy Skills Practice™ a methodology she created to help all...

My conversation with guest Robynne Rose-Haymer was one of the best I’ve had in quite some time! Robynne is a phenomenal woman who is passionate about social justice. In fact, she is a member of the newly created Social Equity Council. This body of community-minded individuals and organizations was created by the City of Sacramento to guide the City’s work and transform how it works to achieve raci...

Wanda Cooper, Founder/CEO of Designed by Duchess stopped by the Full Circle studio to discuss her journey to entrepreneurship after spending 20+years in corporate sales. Upon experiencing some significant life-altering moments, Wanda realized that life is too short to not do what you love. So, she walked away and started Designed by Duchess. Now, she spends her time staging homes for sale, helping...

Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress. Though it’s most often caused by problems at work, it can also appear in other areas of life, such as parenting, care-taking, or romantic relationships. If you missed the episode, tune in now to hear my conversation with Shatayia Baker author of Just As I am, a workbook to help you di...

Black  Womxn United (BWU) is a non-profit and community-based organization in Sacramento, California, who is dedicated to the education, empowerment,  and advancement of ALL Black womxn. This August, BWU presents the first-ever Black Womxn's Festival on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 10am - 3pm at the Carroll Amphitheater at William Land Park.  This festival aims to provide a family...

Donna Wood, President of the Sacramento Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women and Delvonne Moore, 1st Vice President stopped by the Full Circle studio to extend an invitation to join their 50 Year Jubilee celebration. A wonderful gospel concert featuring Stellar Award winner Beverly Crawford, local artists, good food, music and fellowship. It takes place this Saturday, June 25, 202...

Friend to the show Gina Lett-Shrewsberry, owner of Inspirations has had a big year and she returned to the Full Circle studio to tell us all about it. Gina is first African American designer to be an exhibitor at the Bouquets to Art @deyoungmuseum, she is the only black florist on San Francisco City Hall’s preferred vendor list and she is currently featured on the new book “Black Flora: Profiles o...

The Sisters of Nia, Inc. is an organization dedicated to serving adolescent girls in grades 6, 7, and 8 through the teaching of Afrocentric values. Their 3-year Rites of Passage program aims to encourage the girls to live their live with a purpose.  Hear from Founder/Executive Director Synthia Smith, Creative Director Dr. Malika Hollinside and DeNita Johnson, Director of Family Services as we...

This episode of Full Circle was EMPOWERING on so many levels. Nyabingha Zianni, Founder/CEO of Sistaaz Heal Network is passionate about the revolutionary healing of black girls ages 9-21. Through her Sistaaz Heal Mentorship Program, girls are encouraged to discover their path to healing, enlightenment and understand. Women over 21 are not left out, Nyabingha has created “Mastering the Sistaaz Self...

Leadership and building team connection doesn’t have to look like going to yet another “training” event where they tell you to build trust by blindfolding yourselves and walking in the woods. Through her company ImprovEQ, Betsaida LeBron successfully marries the concepts of Emotional Intelligence psychology, diversity education, and improvisational comedy to create an engaging teambuilding experie...

The Melanin Day School Academy is a community of families building networks of African Centered Educational Programs, where families come together to learn, share, grow and thrive. They are focused on sharing tools to heal with sacred intentional wellness, food that heals with a solid hand in Agriculture, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math and culture.  Hear my conversation with acad...

While May is Maternal Mental Health Month, every day is a good day to have a conversation about maternal mental health. I had a powerful conversation with the co-founders of BeMomaware Brenna Rizan, LCSW, author and advocate Jessica Walker, and BeMomaware ambassador, Mother, Latin Community Advocate Monica Cardenas. BeMomaware is an organization dedicated to increasing knowledge about maternal men...

Uwem and Keith Ward, founders of All Made Well Recovery Programs and Coaching, stopped by the Full Circle Studio to discuss their journey through trauma, betrayal, hurt, religious legalism, misogyny, and addiction. Through their journey, they developed emotional and relational recovery programs Me Made Well, Marriage Made Well and Church Made Well. All Made Well is committed to walking with you al...

Nicole Carter, LCSW, taught us more than a few things about our nervous system and how it was designed to protect the body. Ms. Carter explains the workings of our nervous in such a way that when you get done listening to this episode, you will be able to better identify and verbalize when your system is being activated (or triggered) and you’ll have a few helpful tools to self-soothe can and feel...

Guest Cheryl Rich left it all on the table on this episode of Full Circle, have no fear, it is ready for your ears. This was one of the most impactful conversations had on Full Circle. Cheryl brought it real and raw as she discussed her life as a 12-year old mother, drug addiction, imprisonment and the death of her only child. She now has her master’s degree in clinical psychology specializing in...

Celebrating 4 years of Full Circle on the air! Tune in as we highlighted some of the impactful episodes of 2021. Also joining in on the celebration was Kyra Allen, Founder and CEO of Purple Flower CBD, a brand born out of the need for more natural healing alternatives. Listen now to hear the story behind the brand, products offered by Purple Flower and how you can purchase products. Check out the...

Imani Mitchell is a writer, actor, director and founder of IAM Studios. Ms. Mitchell is passionate about employing and supporting talent of color and showcasing stories that represent the diversity and complexity of the Black experience.  Imani's film "Whirlpool" can currently be seen on Prime Video. Her newest short film, "I Remember Yesterday" is premiering on April 15th & 16th at Celeb...

Angel Green, also known as “Auntie Angel the Doula,” stopped by the Full Circle studio to introduce the family to her new 8-week workshop series entitled “Postpartum Conversations.” This series was designed to help mothers with new babies find community support around various topics. However, women, parents, whomever can benefit from attending any of these sessions.  Topics include: custody a...

“The Big Hysto: A Black Revolution” is an important documentary is set to premiere on July 6, 2022, at the Esquire Imax in Sacramento. This film shines a light on black uterine health and systemic medical injustices suffered by black womb holders for generations. Tune in as guests director/ producer Melissa Muganzo Murphy and cinematographer/editor Smitty Dukes discuss the significance of this fil...

Safe Black Space Community Healing Circles started in April 2018 in response to increased racial tensions and trauma after the killing of Stephon Clark, an unarmed 22 year old Black man, by the Sacramento Police. It was meant to provide a chance for Black people to deal with the rage, shock, fear, and sadness that so many were (and are) feeling. Show guests Dr. Kristee Haggins, founder of Safe Bla...

Family, you ever have a conversation that resonates with you for days after? Well Saturday’s conversation with Toni McNeil is one of those conversations. Toni is a mother of four, native of Stockton, a community organizer, an ordained Elder and founder of Concrete Development, LLC. She was “raised and cultivated by the concrete” and has seen her share of life issues, from domestic abuse, homelessn...

Dana Johnson is a believer in Christ, mom, recent widow, and a Certified Primal Health Coach. After facing some of life's toughest challenges, she is empowered to help women make it through and live out the purpose God intended. Listen now to hear her faith journey through addition, severe post-partum depression, losing the love of her life to suicide and how she has taken her pain...