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How the arts can positively impact mental wellness

Conversation with Stevie Swain, President/CEO of Swain Consulting LLC and  CinCWN, a professional women's network based in Cincinnati, Ohio

Straight Talk with  world renowned community & policing advocate and activist Iris Roley, whose work has been transformative throughout the Cincinnati community and across the country.

Annie Ruth shares her personal experience with a sexual predator in hopes that she can help others heal. Listen as she and Dr. Shantel Thomas, Founder/CEO of A Sound Mind Counseling Services, LLC walk through the healing process.

Annie Ruth talks candidly with Freedom Rider Betty Daniels Rosemond about the dangers she faced as a young woman actively involved in the civil rights movement.  Hear Betty Rosemond's account as an angry lynch mob searched for her during one of her protests.

Annie Ruth and Sister V talk about the importance of advocating for Black women that have been diagnosed with breast cancer.  The fight is not over!

Annie Ruth talks faith with the first elected African American Judge of Hamilton County Juvenile Court. Hear some of Annie Ruth's story about pushing forward with her art and hear Judge Hunter's testimony about becoming a judge to positively impact children in Hamilton County, Ohio

Annie Ruth and New York Times award-winning Children's Librarian Arnice Smith talk about getting children and families reading

Heart-felt informative conversation with Tracy Wilson, Director of Community Engagement for the Cincinnati Opera-- sharing insights about African American in Opera and the growing impactful programs that are shared in Cincinnati and around the world.

Hear how Annie Ruth became an internationally respected visual artist, poet and author--  She and her sister El Griot share empowering words that are reflective of her inspirational life. [There are 1 or 2 cuss words in the episode, when Annie Ruth describes her work as a child advocate, so be mindful if sharing the episode with children].