Yellow Couch Stories

In this powerful episode of The Yellow Couch Stories, we sit down with Dr. Kaprece James, a globally recognized leader in international development, gender equity, and youth empowerment, to explore what it truly means to build systems that serve women and girls at scale. As Founder and CEO of Stella’s Girls, Inc., Dr. James shares how investing in education, leadership, and economic opportunity fo...

In this episode of Yellow Couch Stories , we sit with Carmen Felder , a community builder and cultural strategist who has reshaped visibility, commerce, and connection in Northern Virginia. In one of the wealthiest counties in America—where Black residents represent just 4% of the population—Carmen led the creation of a historic mural on a building with no documented Black history, boldly assertin...

In this episode of The Yellow Couch Stories , we sit down with Dr. Emerald Fulmore —licensed WNBA agent, Chief Partnership Officer at ACE Sports Group, assistant professor, and founder of Empower with Purpose—to explore what it truly means to build power as a Black woman in sports, education, and business. From her roots in North Carolina to national impact, Dr. Fulmore shares how perseverance, st...

In our premiere episode, we sit down with Deseri Kelley, a luxury handbag designer who faced every entrepreneur's nightmare: being told 'no' by the gatekeepers of success. When a prestigious high-end mall in Dallas initially rejected her store application, Deseri had a choice: accept defeat or find a way to change their minds. What happened next wasn't just luck—it was strategy, persistence, and u...

When a high-end mall said NO to her store, luxury designer Deseri Kelley didn't quit. In our premiere episode, she tells host Kellie Dixon how she turned rejection into breakthrough—and what happened between 'no' and 'yes.' Episode 1 drops Dec 1! 🎙️ #YellowCouchStories