Lady Altovise is a one-woman show...in the best way possible. A licensed NYC tour guide, she brings Harlem history to life with the energy of a Broadway performance and the heart of a lifelong storyteller. Lady Altovise shares how her background in theater and dance helps her keep Black history vibrant, why tourists and locals alike need to experience Harlem on foot, and what it means to be a “lady” in today’s world. She also opens up about being a single mom, a dreamer, and the woman with the audacity to want it all. From the Underground Railroad to gospel music, she’s preserving the past while building her dream future.

Chapters:

00:00 Why she became a NYC tour guide

01:20 Surprising truths about slavery in New York

03:00 From theater to tourism: how she found her calling

05:00 Turning history into a full-body experience

07:10 Studying Broadway legends at Lincoln Center

09:15 Why Harlem history matters now more than ever

11:00 What it means to be a powerful lady

13:00 Being a mom, artist, and entrepreneur

15:20 Surviving the pandemic as a performer

17:00 Creating her own tour company

18:30 Finding joy in storytelling and service

20:00 The dream gig she’s manifesting now

21:45 What visitors get wrong about NYC

23:15 Advice for playing tourist in your own city

25:00 Her gospel tour and preserving culture through music

27:15 What’s next for Lady Altovise

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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