In this episode, Fancy shares her unfiltered experience attending the Roots Picnic for the first time in 2025. Known as one of Philly’s most iconic cultural events, the Roots Picnic was launched in 2008 by the legendary hip-hop group The Roots and has since become a beloved celebration of Black music, art, and community. But this year’s event left many attendees disappointed—plagued by rain, delays, and crowd control issues that sparked a wave of criticism online. Tune in as Fancy breaks down what it was really like on the ground, why some said they wouldn’t return, and whether the festival still lives up to its historic hype.

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In this powerful episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, host Fancy sits down with the unstoppable Dr. Jai Johnson—medical provider, serial entrepreneur, author, and healer—for a transparent conversation on navigating life’s toughest challenges while staying rooted in purpose. From surviving a traumatic car accident and domestic violence to launching multiple businesses rooted in care, Dr. Jai shares how she balances her calling to heal with the realities of hustle, heartache, and hope.

This episode isn’t just about business—it's about becoming whole. Tune in for gems on intuitive healing, generational trauma, spiritual wellness, and why doing the inner work is the real flex.

📝 Show Notes

Guest: Dr. Jai Johnson
Host: Francheska “Fancy” Felder
Podcast: CEO Chatter LIVE

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How a life-changing accident sparked Dr. Jai’s journey into medicine

• The impact of trauma on health, generations, and personal growth

• Dr. Jai’s raw reflections on healing from domestic violence

• Her thoughts on the ethics of modern medicine and holistic care

• Why spiritual, emotional, and mental wellness are just as vital as physical health

• Juggling multiple businesses while staying grounded in purpose

• The truth about being a workaholic and finding peace amid the pressure

• Her message to women everywhere: Be you, and be real about it.

🎧 Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

📲 Stay connected:
Follow Dr. Jai on IG @divinemed_beautywithin
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Dr. Cindy Trimm emphasizes the importance of personal development and spiritual growth for black business owners. She believes that success is an inside job and that individuals must understand their true identity, purpose, and potential to thrive in their businesses. Dr. Trimm encourages business owners to focus on their internal dialogue and change their stories. She also highlights the power of taking personal responsibility for one's life and prioritizing oneself.

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About The Guest:Dr. Cindy Trimm is a renowned speaker, author, and advocate. She is the author of several best-selling books, including "Commanding Your Morning" and "Unstoppable." Dr. Trimm is known for her ability to translate spiritual insights into practical language that empowers individuals to activate their purpose and maximize their potential. She is also the founder of Cindy Trimm Ministries International, which engages in medical missions, food relief, and community development projects worldwide.

In this episode of CEO Chatter Live, host Fancy interviews LaKisha M. Mosley, the My Mind is My Business conference organizer. They discuss mental health awareness and the importance of prioritizing mental health, especially for entrepreneurs. LaKisha shares her personal experience with persistent depressive disorder and how it led her to create the My Mind is My Business event. The event aims to provide a safe space for entrepreneurs to discuss mental health challenges and seek support. LaKisha also highlights some topics that will be covered during the event, including anxiety, boundaries, grief, and the intersection of faith and mental health.

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LaKisha M. Mosley owns The LM Experience, a premier event planning and management company. With over ten years of experience in the industry, LaKisha curates engaging experiences for high-end coaches and course creators. She is also the head of Mind Your Business, a mental health collective safe space for those struggling with mental illness. LaKisha advocates against racial disparities for people of color in the mental health community.

IG: @lakishammosley

Episode sponsored by I'Mat Dream Brand.

Darin Adams discusses business automation and marketing with Fancy. As an automation expert at Keap, Darin explains how Keap is a one-stop-shop, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform that helps businesses automate their sales and marketing processes. He emphasizes the importance of automation in growing a business and highlights how Keap can help businesses save time and focus on other aspects of their operations. Darin also shares his tips for effective selling, including the importance of believing in the solution you offer and helping customers visualize the positive outcomes of using your product or service.

"If you can automate something, that gives you more time to focus on other aspects of your business." - Darin Adams on Automation

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Key Takeaways

- Keap is a platform that helps businesses automate their sales and marketing processes.

- Automation allows businesses to save time and focus on other aspects of their operations.

- Effective selling involves believing in your solution and helping customers visualize the positive outcomes of using your product or service.

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"Help customers picture the solution and the positive outcomes of using your product or service." - Darin Adams on Successful Sales

To sign up for Keap, use this link: https://get.keap.com/fancy

Dawnna St. Louis is Fyre Brand's founder and FyreSavvy's co-founder. With 25 years of consulting experience and expertise in building multimillion-dollar businesses, Donna provides an overall business strategy to help business owners scale quickly. She is a certified PMP and Master Six Sigma Black Belt.

Dawnna shares her expertise in business strategy and income acceleration. She emphasizes the importance of niching down and understanding your dream client. Dawnna provides valuable insights on crafting compelling proposals, creating impactful marketing messages, and delivering persuasive presentations. She also discusses the key strategies for maximizing revenue and achieving sustainable growth.

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Catch Dawnna at Profit & Secure HER Virtual Conference. 

Follow Dawnna at @dawnnastlouis.

Women of Color New York is a collaborative brand offering various products and services, including fashion, beauty, wellness, art, self-care, dessert, bistro, and mental health therapy. The brand was launched in August 2021 during the pandemic and is located at 539 South Avenue in Rochester, New York. Most of the businesses also have online stores, and the brand's emphasis on collaboration is noteworthy, bringing ten women of color together under one umbrella to offer a range of products and services. 

The founder and owner of Women of Color New York, Connie Marple, retired from dentistry after working as a dental hygienist for 25 years. She returned to school and received her bachelor's degree in fashion design from Buffalo State College in December 2020. She launched Women of Color New York, bringing a group of businesswomen with her. The women support each other and share everything, including rent, utilities, and security, which helps cut down on overhead costs. The brand celebrated its one-year anniversary with a fashion show and has more events planned for the future, including a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. 

The sisters of Women of Color New York are dedicated to supporting each other and the community, sharing information, and celebrating each other's successes. Their brand is a reminder of the importance of diversity in business, creating a space for women of color to showcase their products and services and helping to create a more inclusive and diverse business landscape. 

This episode is sponsored by I’Mat Dream Brand, a hair and skincare brand.   

Are you an independent artist?

On this CEO Chatter LIVE, Symone Smith, who is a serialpreneur, joins Fancy to discuss her upcoming product rollouts and new radio show, being an independent artist and author, and her upcoming BET Awards performance.  

About Symone Smith

Symone is the CEO of Magnificent Marketing LLC, where she leads with creativity. The New Orleans native specializes in finding creative solutions to provide large and small companies with increased B2B sales. She is also an independent author and artist. 

Website: www.magnificentllc.com

Instagram: @podcastmagnificent

In this episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, Cora Jakes discusses her background, including being the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes and dealing with infertility. She also talks about her work as a life coach and helping people overcome personal fears. Later in the conversation,  Cora opens up about going through a sudden divorce and how it has affected her faith. Despite outside noise and criticism, she remains focused on healing herself and her children. The conversation touches on topics from motherhood to staying positive during difficult times.

This interview is also featured in our Women of Faith digital issue with Cora Jakes as one of the dual covers. Visit here to order, ​​https://issuu.com/swaghermagazine/docs/wof_cora_3.

Connect with Cora on Instagram at @officialcallmecora.

In this thought-provoking dialogue, Fancy and Dr. Nikki Zeigler have an interesting conversation about business, life, and faith. Dr. Nikki explains how we should ask God for permission when making business decisions while also sharing her entrepreneurial journey, which started out rocky but has since shaped her into the leader she is today. 

You can also read this interview in SwagHer Magazine’s latest issue, Women of Faith. 

About Dr. Nikki Zeigler

Dr. Nikki Zeigler was truly “Born to Lead.” As a prolific speaker, branding and masters coach, she has been anointed to bring out the inner leader in others. With her background and expertise in marketing, branding, and public relations, as well as advertising, Dr. Nikki has set her sights and energy on making a difference by empowering Christian women in business, pastors, churches, leaders, and artists to reach for the stars, achieve their goals and fulfill their God-given Destiny.

Dr. Nikki is the President of The Herprenuer Network, an organization geared toward Christian women in business by identifying strengths and challenges as entrepreneurs to expand their knowledge in branding, finances, and faith. Publisher of The Herprenuer Magazine is a Quarterly Business Professional Publication for Christian Women.

Instagram: @drinikkizeigler