The Kat Curiosity Missed
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe Kat Curiosity Missed is a show about life, culture, and authenticity designed to connect, celebrate and amplify Black women. We lean into self-appreciation, self-approval, and self-love as key pieces to who we are now and dive into relatable and candid conversations. Join us as we start every conversation with curiosity and end with gratitude as a full-circle moment of story sharing and community building and giving Black Women all of their flowers.
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Acknowledging & Amplifying Your Greatness ft. Von The Great
May 04, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBSeason 3 of The Kat Curiosity Missed kicks off with Von aka Von The Great! Von is an Atlanta Massage therapist and an advocate for self love, wellness and systems of support. Check Von out on Instagram @Vonthegreat_ and support her massage business “The Healing Queendom” and women's group “Therapy for The Strong Woman”
Acknowledging & Amplifying Your Greatness ft. Von The Great
May 04, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBSeason 3 of The Kat Curiosity Missed kicks off with Von aka Von The Great! Von is an Atlanta Massage therapist and an advocate for self love, wellness and systems of support. Check Von out on Instagram @Vonthegreat_ and support her massage business “The Healing Queendom” and women's group “Therapy for The Strong Woman”
Pizza Fridays and Self Care Your Way Ft. Sunda & Self Love Club
May 10, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBOn Today’s Episode, I chat with Sunda - artist, community builder and mental health advocate. Our episode feels so timely as Sunda is the brains behind Self Love Club. A Community created to inspire and bring awareness to mental health through self-care and holistic practices that encourages self-reflection. Sunda and I connect on the power of our networks, the importance of transparency, and how self-care should and will look different for everyone but it’s about your connection to the pra...
"That's Racist" A conversation on Blackness and Wellness ft. Mercilla Ryan-Harris
May 03, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBOn Today's Episode, I talk to Mercilla Ryan-Harris a proud Atlanta Native, Hampton Alum, public health professional and general wellness advocate. Mercilla or Mercie to most is fueled by her love for Black people, her city, and weaves that into everything she does. We talk about the importance of her work to move the conversation on the impact of racism and health as a co-founder of the Nonprofit organization BlkHlth. We discuss the importance of celebrating ourselves more often than not, h...
"That's Racist" A conversation on Blackness and Wellness ft. Mercilla Ryan-Harris
May 03, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBOn Today's Episode, I talk to Mercilla Ryan-Harris a proud Atlanta Native, Hampton Alum, public health professional and general wellness advocate. Mercilla or Mercie to most is fueled by her love for Black people, her city, and weaves that into everything she does. We talk about the importance of her work to move the conversation on the impact of racism and health as a co-founder of the Nonprofit organization BlkHlth. We discuss the importance of celebrating ourselves more often than not, h...
Community Healing & Accessing Wellness Ft. Mel Douglas
April 26, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBOn Monday’s episode, I talk to Mel Douglas a LA-Based Yoga Teacher and activist. Mel is the founder of the Black Women’s Yoga Collective and says that it is the product of her love for black women, yoga and community. I found Mel on instagram and instantly felt at home amongst her playlists, transparency and self-love journey. Mel and I discuss how she found her practice, what version of her she is showing up as well today and how she is hoping to continue expand the ways that she creates th...
Community Healing & Accessing Wellness Ft. Mel Douglas
April 26, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBOn Monday’s episode, I talk to Mel Douglas a LA-Based Yoga Teacher and activist. Mel is the founder of the Black Women’s Yoga Collective and says that it is the product of her love for black women, yoga and community. I found Mel on instagram and instantly felt at home amongst her playlists, transparency and self-love journey. Mel and I discuss how she found her practice, what version of her she is showing up as well today and how she is hoping to continue expand the ways that she creates th...
Focusing on your journey & Sticking to the plan ft. Corey Grand
April 19, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBOn Todays Episode I talk to Corey or DJ Corey Grand to most. Corey is a Cleveland Native a and more than a DJ, he is a producer, creator, and part of The Monday Program. Corey and I talk about trying something new and not being afraid to wing it. We discuss the process is really about not having a process, the creative bone that is within us all, and the importance of not just working to work but creating something and doing something that is for you. Corey talks about the power of collabor...
Adding Value to Others Makes You Valuable ft. Ayo Duyile
April 12, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBOn Mondays episode of @katcuriositymissed I talk to Ayo Duyile. An entrepreneur, DMV native and tech professional. I personally welcome Ayo to Atlanta and talk about navigating his sense of home as a newish resident ( because clearly, I should be on the "Welcome to Atlanta" committee). We discuss the importance of recognizing the strengths of the people to the left and the right of you and keeping people around you who are moving the same way you are. Ayo talks about what keeps him motivate...
Adding Value to Others Makes You Valuable ft. Ayo Duyile
April 12, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBOn Mondays episode of @katcuriositymissed I talk to Ayo Duyile. An entrepreneur, DMV native and tech professional. I personally welcome Ayo to Atlanta and talk about navigating his sense of home as a newish resident ( because clearly, I should be on the "Welcome to Atlanta" committee). We discuss the importance of recognizing the strengths of the people to the left and the right of you and keeping people around you who are moving the same way you are. Ayo talks about what keeps him motivate...
Not Grown, But Grow-ING ft. Durand Bernarr
April 05, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBOn Today's Episode, I talk to Durand Bernarr, singer, songwriter, and all-around creative. We talk about the importance of giving yourself grace, showing up as the best you that you can give at that moment, and lead with love and gratitude. Durand reminds us of the importance of safe spaces to be yourself and talks about who he makes his music for, how he creates and most importantly how you can listen to the album Dur&. Find Durand on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/@durandbernarr ...
Learning Love: A Group Dialogue
February 14, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBOn Today’s Episode, I try something a little new for my platform... a group interview! I am grouping these conversations as a monlthy series called “Opening The Lines” Some type of subject-focused interview amongst friends, strangers, and storytellers. For February, naturally, our subject was Love. I interviewed three people who have taught me how to love myself, love them, and love others because of my proximity to them. Brandon, Evan and Nandi lean into a dialogue about learning to ...
Learning Love: A Group Dialogue
February 14, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBOn Today’s Episode, I try something a little new for my platform... a group interview! I am grouping these conversations as a monlthy series called “Opening The Lines” Some type of subject-focused interview amongst friends, strangers, and storytellers. For February, naturally, our subject was Love. I interviewed three people who have taught me how to love myself, love them, and love others because of my proximity to them. Brandon, Evan and Nandi lean into a dialogue about learning to ...
Growing the Flowers You Want to Receive ft. Ron Blassinggame
February 07, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOn Todays episode, I talk to Ron B He was born, raised and inspired by Cincinnati, Ohio. Ron owns and operates a brand called “Spkng In Tongues “ where his main goal is to vent creatively and use ideas to help solve hard issues. Outside of the clothing, he says, his work is really to serve my community because none of us do this alone. Ron is one of the many creatives that balance a 9-5 in addition to a number of passion projects. He shares that and even in his day job working in Higher Ed...
Growing the Flowers You Want to Receive
February 07, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOn Todays episode, I talk to Ron B He was born, raised and inspired by Cincinnati, Ohio. Ron owns and operates a brand called “Spkng In Tongues “ where his main goal is to vent creatively and use ideas to help solve hard issues. Outside of the clothing, he says, his work is really to serve my community because none of us do this alone. Ron is one of the many creatives that balance a 9-5 in addition to a number of passion projects. He shares that and even in his day job working in Higher Ed...
Growing the Flowers You Want to Receive ft. Ron Blassinggame
February 07, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOn Todays episode, I talk to Ron B He was born, raised and inspired by Cincinnati, Ohio. Ron owns and operates a brand called “Spkng In Tongues “ where his main goal is to vent creatively and use ideas to help solve hard issues. Outside of the clothing, he says, his work is really to serve my community because none of us do this alone. Ron is one of the many creatives that balance a 9-5 in addition to a number of passion projects. He shares that and even in his day job working in Higher Ed...
Boundless Self Love
January 31, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBOn this weeks episode of @katcuriositymissed we interview Nandi. A dancer, experience creator, sister, and my right hand. Nandi and I go back to 2009 and our conversation marks our personal journeys to self-love, freedom of expression, and sensuality. I am overjoyed to kick off February with this interview. Nandi talks about how she loves herself out loud and takes nothing from people who can’t reciprocate that energy. Listen as she talks about the women-only experiences she is creating to h...
Boundless Self Love
January 31, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBOn this weeks episode of @katcuriositymissed we interview Nandi. A dancer, experience creator, sister, and my right hand. Nandi and I go back to 2009 and our conversation marks our personal journeys to self-love, freedom of expression, and sensuality. I am overjoyed to kick off February with this interview. Nandi talks about how she loves herself out loud and takes nothing from people who can’t reciprocate that energy. Listen as she talks about the women-only experiences she is creating to h...
Guided by Peace, Positivity and Patience
January 24, 2021 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this week's episode, I talk with Shannon Booker. Shannon is an athlete, a community connector and a social justice advocate. Shannon and I met as fellow runners in Atlanta and a part of the local run group "Movers and Pacers" (@moversandpacers on IG). Shannon and I discuss the importance of not crying over spilled milk but doing the work to clean it up and moving on. Shannon reflects on finding strength after a tough year like 2020 and what keeps him motivated. We talk about Shannon's a...
Guided by Peace, Positivity and Patience
January 24, 2021 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this week's episode, I talk with Shannon Booker. Shannon is an athlete, a community connector and a social justice advocate. Shannon and I met as fellow runners in Atlanta and a part of the local run group "Movers and Pacers" (@moversandpacers on IG). Shannon and I discuss the importance of not crying over spilled milk but doing the work to clean it up and moving on. Shannon reflects on finding strength after a tough year like 2020 and what keeps him motivated. We talk about Shannon's a...
Community Care is Self Care
January 17, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn this week's episode, we talk to Angelique Gates aka Lique! An adventurous traveler, new entrepreneur, and puppy mama. Lique and I talk about debunking the myth that entrepreneurship is a solo sport. She highlights the importance of a support system and why your chosen family is so important. Listen to us talk through her work as an equity and diversity consultant working with organizations to help them understand and operationalize equity within their organizations, the importance of gro...
Community Care is Self Care
January 17, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn this week's episode, we talk to Angelique Gates aka Lique! An adventurous traveler, new entrepreneur, and puppy mama. Lique and I talk about debunking the myth that entrepreneurship is a solo sport. She highlights the importance of a support system and why your chosen family is so important. Listen to us talk through her work as an equity and diversity consultant working with organizations to help them understand and operationalize equity within their organizations, the importance of gro...
Collecting, Celebrating and Creating Culture
January 10, 2021 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOn this week's episode, we talk to Garmai! We spend some time reflecting on what it means to embody the culture and the spirit of Cleveland. No one speaks more highly of Cleveland than Garmai. Garmai discusses what it means to be your authentic self when you create and put some power and hard work behind all those dreams. We discuss what it means to be a Liberian American from East Cleveland working in corporate and creating music, styling videos, and releasing albums. Garmai discusses ...
Honoring Self by Honoring History
January 03, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBOn this week's Kat Curiosity Missed podcast, I speak with Quincy Howard. Quincy is a visual storyteller, creative, and family connector. Quincy discusses the importance of going back to your roots, using your past to help you understand your current self, and constantly checking in along your journey. Quincy reflects on what he would tell his younger self, the importance of living with love, and the role that forgiveness has played in his life as he heals. Quincy reflects on his journey, ...
Honoring Self by Honoring History
January 03, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBOn this week's Kat Curiosity Missed podcast, I speak with Quincy Howard. Quincy is a visual storyteller, creative, and family connector. Quincy discusses the importance of going back to your roots, using your past to help you understand your current self, and constantly checking in along your journey. Quincy reflects on what he would tell his younger self, the importance of living with love, and the role that forgiveness has played in his life as he heals. Quincy reflects on his journey, ...
Defining What You Require
December 27, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this week's Kat Curiosity Missed podcast, I speak with Tiffany Martin. Tiffany is a mother, a healer, and my close friend. We talk about setting boundaries, breathing curiosity into children by letting them explore, and being clear and intentional about what you say and what you do. Tiffany reflects on how she has been able to explore the world and the importance of tasting all the world has to offer, she discusses living in her truth and putting power behind your intentions. We discuss...
Defining What You Require
December 27, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this week's Kat Curiosity Missed podcast, I speak with Tiffany Martin. Tiffany is a mother, a healer, and my close friend. We talk about setting boundaries, breathing curiosity into children by letting them explore, and being clear and intentional about what you say and what you do. Tiffany reflects on how she has been able to explore the world and the importance of tasting all the world has to offer, she discusses living in her truth and putting power behind your intentions. We discuss...
Showing People the Real You
December 20, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBOn this week's Kat Curiosity Missed podcast, I speak with Jackie Morris. Jackie is my mother and we talk about reconnecting with yourself, finding the real you, and living in your truth. Jackie discusses stepping into her purpose, being a mother, and not always having the answers. We discuss what she sees in me and my brother and why it was important to be the mother that she was in your childhood in order to see greatness in us in 2020. I got to talk about what she's working on now and wh...
Showing People the Real You
December 20, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBOn this week's Kat Curiosity Missed podcast, I speak with Jackie Morris. Jackie is my mother and we talk about reconnecting with yourself, finding the real you, and living in your truth. Jackie discusses stepping into her purpose, being a mother, and not always having the answers. We discuss what she sees in me and my brother and why it was important to be the mother that she was in your childhood in order to see greatness in us in 2020. I got to talk about what she's working on now and wh...
Unearthing The Story of You
November 11, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThe Kat Curiosity Missed is a podcast that aims to show the importance of curiosity in our lives as a source of survival, discovery, transformation and community building. We inspire others through our stories and engage in thought-provoking conversations with people who are survivors and investigators of their narratives. This first episode supports the reason why The Kat Curiosity Missed is important, the reason for starting it, and what Kat hopes this podcast creates. Sometimes you just ...