Pearls & Politics Podcast

#ARTIST Episode 87 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Artist Educator Ronald Young! Ron talks with us about his amazing journey that spans decades and continents. An artist and sculptor, Ron takes us deep into the conception and meaning of his many of his most prized works and his upcoming exhibit at The Great Rivers Biennial opening Friday, September 6th! Join us on Youtube and everywhere...

#IMWITHHER And, we’re back like we never left full throttle into Election Season! Episode 86 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Candidate for State Representative for the 114th District Latoya Greenwood and State Senator for the 57th District Chris Belt! State Central Committeewoman Greenwood and Senator Belt share a candid conversation on the importance of legislators voting on the state b...

#LOBBYIST  Episode  85 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Public Policy and Government Strategist Kevin Riggs! Kevin gives us an inside view of the legislative process from the vantage point of advocate. As Principal for his own firm with an extensive background in government and policy, Kevin engages with the General Assembly on both sides of the aisle advocating for his clients to bring a...

#PREMARITALARCHITECT Episode 84 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features the Premarital Architect himself, Pastor Monty Weatherall! Pastor Monty tells us all about his journey of love and marriage that led him to the vision and ministry of the Premarital Architect. An amazing premarital counseling sequence that builds strong, healthy marriages before the “I do”. With clients all over, Pastor Mont...

#MELLOFREEZE Episode 83 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Brian Gregory, Owner of E.St. Louis landmark ice cream establishment Mello Freeze! Proudly celebrating its 50TH year in business, Brian shares the story of how his father started the business on 15th and Bond Avenue in E. St. Louis and weathered the ups and downs of entrepreneurship creating a well loved, summer time community stapl...

#HALLOFFAME Episode 82 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features the return of the #GOAT E. St. Louis Flyers Head Football Coach Darren Sunkett and his #SQUAD! Coach Sunkett humbly shares the joy and impact of being inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) Hall of Fame and what such an accomplishment means for his family, his team and his community. Always one t...

#PURPOSE Episode 81 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Dr. Ayana Daniels! Dr. Daniels takes us on a transparent journey down a winding path to purpose! A licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Daniels explains to us the importance of chiropractic care for daily life and taking care of our overall health for the long game. Join us on YouTube and everywhere podcasts are heard for this informati...

#UNIONSTRONG Episode 80 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Registered Nurse and Legislative Coordinator for the American Federation of Government Employees April Williams! Nurse Williams tells us all about the importance of unions and being a part of and proudly representing the largest federal employee union in the nation representing over 750,000 workers nationwide. Fresh off a plane from...

#COMMISSIONED Episode 79 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Pastor and Recording Artist Maxx Frank! Pastor Maxx takes us on a journey of the Gospel and music ministry from childhood all the way to the charts! With a discography ranging from beloved Gospel group Commissioned to some of your favorite commercial jingles, Pastor Maxx has done it all and gives candid conversation on the transiti...

#SEASONFINALE - Episode 78 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Guide Right/Kappa League Chairman, Darron Suggs! Darron joins us this week to talk about the award-winning Guide Right Program of the E. St. Louis Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. From intake to programming, Chairman Suggs enlightens us on all that the dynamic program has to offer our young men through peer-to-p...

#PEACEOFMIND - Episode 77 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Erik Potts, owner of Peace of Mind Genetics and Wellness. Erik takes us on a transparent journey from childhood to present that led him to open a genetics clinic that provides accurate, affordable and accessible testing to families across the St. Louis Metro area and beyond. Desiring to build black families starting with the conne...

#THEBIGQUIT Episode 76 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features my amazing ACE and glass ceiling shatterer Latoya Isom! Latoya talks to us about everything from sister locks in the workplace to her life changing decision to step out on faith and quit corporate America in her pursuit of true purpose. Latoya and I have a candid and transparent discussion about professional, black women in America a...

#THEGRANDU Episode 75 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features entrepreneurial power couple DeCarlos and Iesha Underwood! That’s right, y’all! The Underwoods are here taking us on a journey of black love, black business and black excellence! They share their story of one’s successful beginning and another’s triumph after tragedy all leading to the PIVOT that changed the game for their family and...

#NUPESWAGG Episode 74 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Kappa Man and creative genius behind the first and only licensed monthly subscription box for the Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. James “Jimmy” Daniels! Celebrating five years of growth and success with the Nupe Swagg Box, Jimmy shares the journey from inception to manifestation and beyond. He also shares entrepreneurial advic...

#THESTANDARD Happy New Year and we are back with Episode 73 of Pearls & Politics Podcast featuring Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly!  Celebrating five years as the head of the Illinois State Police, Director Kelly gives a dynamic interview on the past, present and future of the only law enforcement agency in the State of Illinois with statewide law enforcement powers. Director K...

#POWER Episode 72 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Senior Vice President, of Operations and Technical Services of Ameren Illinois Patrick Smith!  SVP Smith tells of his life growing up in the 89 Blocks of E. St. Louis and his awe-inspiring journey from reading meters in the yards of his community to Senior Vice President of energy giant Ameren Illinois. SVP Smith imparts knowledge and wis...

#PRETTYPOODLE Episode 71 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features President of the E. St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Katina Hardin! Founded in 1922 in Indianapolis, IN, the women of SGRho have 101 years of sisterhood, leadership and service. President Hardin talks with us about her journey to Sigma Gamma Rho, what the sisterhood means to her and the great work the E....

#VOTE Episode 70 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Executive Director of the E. St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners Kandrise Mosby! Director Mosby tells about her decades long journey with the Board, teaches us about some of the basic principles of the electoral process and how each of us can actively participate as every day citizens. That's right! YOU!!!  Please join us on YouT...

#SOLD Episode 69 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Real Estate Brokers D. Nicole Brazil & Porchia Gates!  Nicole is back like she never left and Porchia graces our platform for the first time as the two Real Estate Queens give us more insight and information on the real estate market and share with us the challenges women of color face in the real estate game. We have candid conversati...

#ZPhiB Episode 68 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features President of the E. St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Marla Golliday! Founded in 1920 on the campus of Howard University, the Finer Women have over a century of scholarship and service to community. President Golliday talks with us about journey to Zeta, the sisterhood and the phenomenal work the E. St. Louis Alum...

#VOTE Episode 67 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features State Central Committeewoman for the 13th Congressional District Latoya Greenwood! She's back like she never left and we are discussing the decline in the African American vote, why we must see a turnaround in the 2024 election and all the ways you can rock your vote. That's right! Whether it's mail in ballots or in person earl...

#SEASONPREMIERE Episode 66 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features breast cancer conquHER Meme Crawford ! Meme gives an up close and transparent testimony of her battle with breast cancer in her 30s. She shares the journey of self examination, discovery and ultimately the treatment that saved her life. Meme encourages others to self check monthly, get annual mammograms and if necessary follow do...

#SEASONFINALE Episode 65 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features National Treasurer of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Michele Henry-McGee! Founded in 1938 by Marion Stubbs Thomas, Jack and Jill celebrates 85 years of commitment to stimulating children's growth and development through educational, cultural, civic, health, recreational and social opportunities. National Treasurer Henry-McGee...

#DST1913 Episode 64 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features President of the E. St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Twyla Winters-Jenkins! Founded in 1913 on the campus of Howard University, the women of Delta have an extraordinary history of scholarship and service to the community worldwide. President Winters-Jenkins talks with us about her love for the sisterhood an...

#SPLATTE Episode 64 of Pearls & Politics Podcast features Creative and Businesswoman Lisa Johnson! Lisa brings the heat as she talks with us about the conception and manifestation of her amazing, colorful and one-of-a-kind clothing line, SPLATTE by Lisa J! This wife, mother and educator took the pandemic by the horns and used the “world’s timeout” and turned it into complete creative GENIUS! J...