Kena Catchings is a Mother, Wife, Chef, Advocate, Efficient Expert, Intercessor, Administrator, Sister, Daughter, and Friend. She is the adored Wife of 25 years to James Catchings, Jr. She is the humbled Mother of three beautiful girls affectionately call them the "K" Girls: Kyla, Kayci and Kelsi 

A passion Kena possesses is cooking! "I cook with passion, pearls, and lipstick. I am the KitchenDiva"   

Kena currently works as the Educational Administrator for the City of Love School of Ministry and Elder-City of Love Full Gospel Baptist Church advocating for children. "Children are shaped and molded by various experiences and interactions as their little bodies and minds grow and develop. I am the voice for those who cannot speak, providing input toward solutions and promoting change!" 

Kena is an alumni of Southern University, Bowie State University and Our Lady of Holy Cross College.

Voris Vigee serves as the President & CEO for Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana and President of Renaissance Neighborhood Development Corporation. She responsibly leads the efforts in ensuring vulnerable populations needs are met throughout Louisiana by developing innovative programming and affordable workforce housing.

Voris Vigee serves as a Board of Director for VOA, Inc. and Volunteers of America National Services. Past board member for New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute, New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, St. Paul’s Episcopal School and other organizations.

Biz New Orleans magazine featured her on the cover of the April 2021 issue and New Orleans Magazine recognized her as one of the Top Female Achievers in May 2021. In October 2022 the New Orleans CityBusiness honored Voris in the Power 50 issue, where they profiled 50 leaders in the New Orleans area who have made overall impacts on the area’s economic development and have moved the community forward with their energy and innovative ideas.

A native of Chicago, Vigee currently resides in New Orleans, LA. with her husband Ronald Vigee and their three children. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Xavier University of Louisiana, a Master of Business Administration University of Phoenix, and Master of Nonprofit Administration from University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.

Host Debra Gould discusses today about the central theme that Equity Builds Peace.  Today's specific topic is "Big Data".

Hosted By Debra Gould. https://www.persistencelane.com/podcast 

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Equity Partnership Series by Host Debra Gould

Josline is a 37-year real estate industry veteran, co-owner/principal, and Realtor Consultant of WPI Russell Frank Realty Group, LLC. Josline specializes in all facets of the Real Estate business, whether it be navigating the way for a first-time home buyer, buyers trying to score that perfect distressed property, providing help in the luxury market, commercial acquisition, and property management.

Josline received her undergraduate degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge and master’s from Northwestern State University. She devotes her time to family and is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Vice Chairman of Greater New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors, Greater Baton Rouge Area Realtors, LA Real Estate Commission. Pontchartrain Chapter of Link, Inc., past vice chair of NORBCC and secretary of JEDCO's Board.

CPC Visuals features the work of Chanellé Harris - an expressive, eclectic and soulful photographer, graphic designer and mixed media artist who has a dual residency in New Orleans and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Paula Merrick Roddy is the Program Director for the Department of Transportation and Development's Compliance Program Section. She has served in this position since 2019. Paula is a former math teacher and has almost 30 years of government service. Paula has a B.S. from LSU and Masters from Southern University. 

Equity Partnership Series by Host Debra Gould

Dr. Toya Barnes-Teamer is the CEO of Teamer Strategy Group, LLC which brings over 35 years of experience in organizational effectiveness, board development, research, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Interview with Tina Balthazar, Owner and President of Balthazar Electriks, a wholesale distributor serving 25 years in New Orleans. Balthazar Electriks is a Woman & Minority Owned Certified DBE Firm. Tina attended Tulane University undergraduate business program and the University of Georgia graduate school. She is also co-owner of the Riverbend Bed and Breakfast in Cane River, LA

W: https://www.balthazarinc.com/