Join radio show host, Karla Nivens, for inspirational live music and interviews with women who are impacting their communities.
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
About Host, Karla Nivens:
After graduating from Texas Tech University, Karla earned her teaching certificate and began her career as an elementary music teacher in the Dallas Independent School District. She also sang for Grammy award-winning Gospel recording artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Willie Neal Johnson, John P. Kee, Alvin Slaughter, Tamela Mann, and Michael Buble’. She's traveled the world and ministered to diverse audiences in music. During her travels, she had the opportunity to sing on the Jay Leno Show, Soul Train, the Stellar Awards, and the Billy Graham Crusade with Kirk Franklin.
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
About Host, Karla Nivens:
After graduating from Texas Tech University, Karla earned her teaching certificate and began her career as an elementary music teacher in the Dallas Independent School District. She also sang for Grammy award-winning Gospel recording artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Willie Neal Johnson, John P. Kee, Alvin Slaughter, Tamela Mann, and Michael Buble’. She's traveled the world and ministered to diverse audiences in music. During her travels, she had the opportunity to sing on the Jay Leno Show, Soul Train, the Stellar Awards, and the Billy Graham Crusade with Kirk Franklin.
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Guest, Sophia Strother Lewis
Sophia is first and foremost a survivor and overcomer. She is also an entrepreneur, community advocate, and an inspirational speaker. Her goal is to empower others who are victims of domestic, sexual abuse and trafficking. She doesn’t just want to help those who survive it, she wants to help to put an end to it.
She does this by engaging with all level of survivors – the ones who witness the abuse, the ones who are abused, and the ones who are affected by a generation of abuse. She takes it a step further and shares her story and engages with those who have perpetrated abuse, in the hope they will be inspired to change their behaviors. This is the true form of breaking the cycle of abuse. She has spoken to audiences of all ages and in various settings.
Sophia is a doctoral candidate at Liberty University focusing on Public Policy - diving into the intersectionality of race and sexual trauma. She holds an MBA in Marketing and BSBA in Business Management from American International College. She is the CEO of L2E Industries, Trustworthy Consulting and Learning to Exhale Restoration Strategies. She’s certified as a Crisis Intervention Specialist, Mental Health First Aid Responder, and Advocate. Simply put Sophia is a survivor thriving, restoration strategist, national advocate, and inspirational speaker.
About Host, Karla Nivens:
After graduating from Texas Tech University, Karla earned her teaching certificate and began her career as an elementary music teacher in the Dallas Independent School District. She also sang for Grammy award-winning Gospel recording artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Willie Neal Johnson, John P. Kee, Alvin Slaughter, Tamela Mann, and Michael Buble’. She's traveled the world and ministered to diverse audiences in music. During her travels, she had the opportunity to sing on the Jay Leno Show, Soul Train, the Stellar Awards, and the Billy Graham Crusade with Kirk Franklin.
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Guest: Sherelle Reed: D.I.R.T. Tour - Sat, Sept. 30, 2023 Abilene Christian University
Sherelle Alexander Reed is a wife, mother, author, life coach, motivator and “Sister next door” who is called to Ministry of the Encouragement and Empowerment of others. Sherelle loves people and is dedicated to making a deliberate and intentional positive impact through her spoken messages and community initiatives. Her love of people and community impact stems from an appreciation for all of the advice and assistance she received from others during her life and she looks for opportunities to pay it forward. Sherelle is the Founder and Visionary of a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization called FIND YOUR RESILIENCE INC which is a movement that empowers females to Learn from their Past, Live Today and Pursue Purpose!
Sherelle is a retired corporate instructor. She can be found impacting lives through her various speaking engagements, coaching programs and her social media posts and videos. Her brand is “THE BLOOMING AFFECT” where she teaches and coaches on how to overcome life’s adversity and show up as your Best Self on the road from Present to Purpose. Sherelle is excited to launch her new podcast called “The Blooming Affect Convos”, Effectively impacting the world on the journey from Present to Purpose.
As you can see, Sherelle has devoted her life to the encouragement and empowerment of others as she firmly believes that her life would be much different had it not been for the personal impact she received from others. Sherelle is strong in her faith and understands that she is still standing as a direct result of the Grace and Mercy of an Almighty GOD!!! While she is no stranger adversity, Sherelle has learned that all experiences are necessary for one’s Purpose! She encourages others not to forsake their process in life because the journey will build character and a personal testimony.
Sherelle says, “I’m just a Girl who LOVES GOD and as a result of that LOVE I am GOD’s Girl!
About Host, Karla Nivens:
After graduating from Texas Tech University, Karla earned her teaching certificate and began her career as an elementary music teacher in the Dallas Independent School District. She also sang for Grammy award-winning Gospel recording artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Willie Neal Johnson, John P. Kee, Alvin Slaughter, Tamela Mann, and Michael Buble’. She's traveled the world and ministered to diverse audiences in music. During her travels, she had the opportunity to sing on the Jay Leno Show, Soul Train, the Stellar Awards, and the Billy Graham Crusade with Kirk Franklin.
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
About Guest, Licensed Professional Counselor, Patricia McGrew
Patricia is an advocate for mental health, especially in communities of color. She believes in helping women re-think what it means to be a strong, Black woman. She encourages individuals to be whole: emotionally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. She emphatically believes it's ok to love the Lord AND have a therapist!
About Host, Karla Nivens:
After graduating from Texas Tech University, Karla earned her teaching certificate and began her career as an elementary music teacher in the Dallas Independent School District. She also sang for Grammy award-winning Gospel recording artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Willie Neal Johnson, John P. Kee, Alvin Slaughter, Tamela Mann, and Michael Buble’. She's traveled the world and ministered to diverse audiences in music. During her travels, she had the opportunity to sing on the Jay Leno Show, Soul Train, the Stellar Awards, and the Billy Graham Crusade with Kirk Franklin.
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
About Host, Karla Nivens:
After graduating from Texas Tech University, Karla earned her teaching certificate and began her career as an elementary music teacher in the Dallas Independent School District. She also sang for Grammy award-winning Gospel recording artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Willie Neal Johnson, John P. Kee, Alvin Slaughter, Tamela Mann, and Michael Buble’. She's traveled the world and ministered to diverse audiences in music. During her travels, she had the opportunity to sing on the Jay Leno Show, Soul Train, the Stellar Awards, and the Billy Graham Crusade with Kirk Franklin.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
About Love Ministries: Love Ministries
About Kimberly McConnell: Adored Sistahs
A native born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, who was eventually uprooted to South Bend, Indiana with her family, when entering high school. Kimberly Blake has two published books, “The Strength in The Life of An Ex-Military Wife”, and “Adored Sistahs and Young
Sistah Power Book” which is a devotional for young ladies and older women alike that uplifts, and empowers young ladies, and women all over the world. Having experienced a variety of life’s lessons in womanhood, and motherhood of two thriving young adults, she has found her purpose in paying it forward. Through her writing, inspiring, and sharing her walk with Christ, which is the best relationship she’s ever had, her goal is to simply show that we can remind ourselves of our own worth, love on each other genuinely and be phenomenal
without competition because God made room for each one of us.
Through her organization, Kim reaches the masses with truth, information, and the love she’s found within herself. She has not only discovered how self-love impacts and opens so many doors regarding the treatment of others and treatments received, but self-stewardship over the gifts, talents, and heart that God created in her from the very
beginning. She also has products reflecting her personally created logo on to dwell in the lives of our Sistahs to remind us of the unity that exits if we just tap into it. We are stronger together than alone. If she can place the smallest glimpse of what a renewed mindset can do in a person’s life, then she has achieved what she has set out to do, to prove that anything is possible if you believe. She is currently working on her third book and lives in San Antonio, Texas.
Follow her on social media:
Facebook: AdoredSistahsandYoungSistahPower
Instagram: Kimblake50
Find her products on:
www.etsy.com/shop/AdoredSistahs
About Host, Karla Nivens:
After graduating from Texas Tech University, Karla earned her teaching certificate and began her career as an elementary music teacher in the Dallas Independent School District. She also sang for Grammy award-winning Gospel recording artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Willie Neal Johnson, John P. Kee, Alvin Slaughter, Tamela Mann, and Michael Buble’. She's traveled the world and ministered to diverse audiences in music. During her travels, she had the opportunity to sing on the Jay Leno Show, Soul Train, the Stellar Awards, and the Billy Graham Crusade with Kirk Franklin.
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
About Love Ministries: Love Ministries
About author, Rachel Ann Ridge
Rachel Ridge picked up a paintbrush at age 35 and became a professional artist, wrote the first of six books and started a speaking career at 50, and became a life coach/creativity coach at 56. She believes it is never too late to pursue your dreams, and loves helping people do just that.
Founder of Ridgeline Creative Co., Rachel provides keynotes, workshops, retreats, and resources to individuals and groups seeking to foster creativity, problem-solving, and support through transformational art and creative practice. Creators, business owners, writers, collaborators, teams, and leaders can all benefit from the inspirational work she brings to audiences and participants.
Aided by a stray donkey who arrived on her doorstep and never left, Rachel boot-strapped her art and design business through the Great Recession, all while raising a family and honing her story-telling craft. As an author and speaker, she delights audiences with humor and insight; as a creative coach she helps clients discover their passions, find their creative niches, and launch whole-hearted businesses. Mom to three adult children, and now two rescue donkeys. Nana to five.
About Host, Karla Nivens:
After graduating from Texas Tech University, Karla earned her teaching certificate and began her career as an elementary music teacher in the Dallas Independent School District. She also sang for Grammy award-winning Gospel recording artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Willie Neal Johnson, John P. Kee, Alvin Slaughter, Tamela Mann, and Michael Buble’. She's traveled the world and ministered to diverse audiences in music. During her travels, she had the opportunity to sing on the Jay Leno Show, Soul Train, the Stellar Awards, and the Billy Graham Crusade with Kirk Franklin.
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
About Love Ministries: Love Ministries
About Host, Karla Nivens:
After graduating from Texas Tech University, Karla earned her teaching certificate and began her career as an elementary music teacher in the Dallas Independent School District. She also sang for Grammy award-winning Gospel recording artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Willie Neal Johnson, John P. Kee, Alvin Slaughter, Tamela Mann, and Michael Buble’. She's traveled the world and ministered to diverse audiences in music. During her travels, she had the opportunity to sing on the Jay Leno Show, Soul Train, the Stellar Awards, and the Billy Graham Crusade with Kirk Franklin.
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
About Love Ministries: Love Ministries
About Host, Karla Nivens:
After graduating from Texas Tech University, Karla earned her teaching certificate and began her career as an elementary music teacher in the Dallas Independent School District. She also sang for Grammy award-winning Gospel recording artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Willie Neal Johnson, John P. Kee, Alvin Slaughter, Tamela Mann, and Michael Buble’. She's traveled the world and ministered to diverse audiences in music. During her travels, she had the opportunity to sing on the Jay Leno Show, Soul Train, the Stellar Awards, and the Billy Graham Crusade with Kirk Franklin.