This week Jennifer interviews Julie Festerling, co-founder and President of the non-profit organizatoin Phones Down Just Drive, which exists to raise awareness on the dangers of distracted driving.

More info: https://www.phonesdownjustdrive.org/

This week we welcome guests Alex Green and Prisma Gonzalez, two millennials sharing their experiences finding love with online dating.

This week we are in conversation with Jacline Lown-Peters, the Executive Director of Operations of Eagles Wings of Grace, a faith-based non-profit organization helping women who have experienced devastation, transition from poverty to long-term economic independence, restoring dignity and hope.

More info: https://eagleswingsofgrace.org/

We conclude our series spotlighting Black chefs and restaurant owners with guest Chef Alejandre Richards of The Tie Kitchen in Tucson.

We continue our series spotlighting Black chefs and restaurant owners with guest Nataki Muhammad, co-owner with her husband Yahya Muhammad, of Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. We discuss the genesis of the ice cream, their experiences as African-American entrepreneurs, and more.

This week we spotlight Youth On Their Own (YOTO), a Tucson-based non-profit organization offering a drop out prevention program that supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessenss in Pima County, Arizona. Brittany Smith, YOTO's Senior Development Manager, Communications & Events, shares their history, success and how the community can support their work and the youth they serve.

More info: https://yoto.org/

We continue our Black Chef series with a spotlight on and conversation with Chef Jason Peller, Chef De Cuisine of Cayton's Burger Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain in Marana, Arizona.

On this episode we feature Maurice Gordon, Executive Chef at The Chateau Luxe in Phoenix, Arizona. This episode is the first in our series spotlighting African-American chefs and restaurant owners who often don't get a spotlight in mainstream media.

Research has confirmed that socializing improves happiness and positivity. It also helps manage stress and calms anxieties. Female friendships provide a safe space for women to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences with others without judgement.

We complete our 4 part series on affordable housing for older adults. In this final episode of the series our panel helps us explore how we can develop an action plan that creates more affordable housing options for older adults.