If you have neurodivergent tendencies, a diagnosis, or have a loved one or colleague that is neurodivergent, this conversation is for you. We are diving into executive functioning skills and how they can help support and create peace within worlds and minds that work differently. Jana Angel hosts Executive Function Coach, Ashley Mangione who combines personal stories with real life application and education to share how to improve personal relationships, promote more effective learning in children, find peace as a parent and above all make grace  values life skill.

If you feel like things are always happening around you, but you are racing through life with no real direction? Buckle up for a crash course in self acceptance and discovery. From NASCAR to tiaras, mom, wife, work life, and everything in between - Tara and Deanna will share how they each crafted a life with intention and purpose to find fulfillment and true joy.

This week on Coffee and Conversation Jana Angel welcomes a dynamic duo that have joined forces to the goal is to build confidence, spark curiosity and create career exposure in a field where women are still underrepresented: NASCAR. Tara Allmendinger and Deanna Burnett do it all, while making space for the next generation to grow. As entrepreneurs, mothers, title holders, you’d think the list could stop there, but it doesn't. This year they teamed up with the NASCAR Hall of Fame to launch the first ever all girls STREAM Camp in order to create opportunities for young women to experience all facets of the sport using their combined knowledge of racing, design, marketing, speed, science and of course confidence.

If you want to take center stage in your own life and step into the spotlight, but just need a push to take that next step and bet on yourself, this conversation is for you.

Double the talent and double the inspiration, Maria Howell is a world-renowned singer and actor known for her powerful, energizing voice paired with her ability to act and perform on any stage or screen.

In her career, she has done it all, from “The Hunger Games” to “Hallmark” and everything in between.

Maria’s ability to adapt and embody any role makes her a standout -- and her talents hail from a hometown in Gastonia, North Carolina. You can catch her in the recurring role of Tracy in the CBS soap opera “Beyond The Gates.

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If you are wondering whether it's too late to start something new, or an opportunity just seems too big, or if you just want to hear the real truth about what it looks like to start with nothing and end with more than you could have imagined, this is the conversation for you. 

You might think it’s an easy day in showbiz when you interview your own dad, but it is quite the opposite.

Host Jana Angel sat down with her father David Angel Jr. for an episode of Coffee and Conversations after he officially retired from decades in sales and service.

Although most locals know him as “Big Dave” of The Angel Insurance Agency, they might not know that before he ever sold one policy, he was also a professional basketball player. He played in the U.S. and in Europe, constantly saving “yes” to new adventures and new opportunities.

In this episode, Jana and her father dive into the truth about taking risks (and for someone in insurance, he sure took a lot of them), and how passion ultimately drives purpose, fulfillment, and peace. 

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If you have a cause that is close to your heart and wonder if you can really make a career out of it, this conversation is for you. Dr. Hrishita Negi shares how her passion for Tiger conservation brought her from Central India to Clemson University in the name of conservation. We talk passion, perseverance, and community without borders. 

Dr. Hrishita Negi is the Associate Director of Tigers United at Clemson University. She grew up near Kanha Tiger Reserve in Central India, where early encounters with wild tigers inspired her lifelong path in conservation.

Her work now bridges science, technology, and community engagement -- whether through conducting field research with rural communities in India, or collaborating on AI-powered camera systems that help prevent human–wildlife conflict in real time.

At the heart of it all, Hrishita is passionate about building connections between people and nature -- and between local knowledge and global expertise -- so that conservation is not just about saving a species, but about creating more resilient and fulfilling ways of living together.

In this episode, Hrishita shares how her passion for Tiger conservation brought her from Central India to Clemson University in the name of conservation. We talk passion, perseverance, and community without borders.

This week on Coffee & Conversations, Jana welcomes Zoe Jensen and Jessie Davidson, who bring to life Glinda and Elphaba from Broadway's "Wicked." Jessie is known for "Pretty Woman," "Six," and "Harmony the Musical." Zoe, has been seen in "Hamilton," "Six," and "The Heart of Rock and Roll." The duo shares how they’ve built confidence, fought imposter syndrome, and learned to trust themselves through every performance.

Recorded at Community Matters Cafe, this conversation goes beyond Broadway lights. From the “no-fly” moments to the green paint and glitter, Zoe and Jessie talk about friendship, authenticity, and finding magic in connection. It’s a reminder that real confidence comes from showing up as yourself — and holding space for others to do the same.

If you feel like you're walking on the wheel and not actually moving the needle; if you feel like there is a sparkle inside you that just doesn't get to shine, this conversation is for you. 

Hellen Moffitt is the owner and Founder of Thrift Pony, a second hand and vintage resale boutique in Camp North End. This is not your average thrifty space; it is curated with wild and wow-worthy finds handpicked by staff for their pony pals.

Hellen never set out to be “in retail,” much less have two spaces connected with the brand. But the pony passion found her, and she stepped away from her corporate job and into an unknown space to pursue her dream.

Hellen reshaped her dream in multiple iterations: from a clothing rental business, to pop up sales, and one final “hail Mary” community thrift sale in a parking lot -- which ultimately gave her the courage to move in the direction she needed to go all-in on.

Hellen isn’t just the owner of Thrift Pony, she sets the vibe and time of the brand with her signature hot pink hair, bespoke fits, and community-based mindset. She’s everything you’d want in a story of inspiration, risk taking, and a big bold life.  

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It's time to live boldly. Coffee & Conversations from WBTV, hosted by Jana Angel, will bring you honest chats between everyday people -- some who happen to be celebrities, others who may be your neighbor. Together, we'll talk about our lived experiences and the choices that brought us to where we are today. Our goal is to leave you feeling entertained, enlightened, and encouraged to do the damn thing.