Host Chris Richardson sits down with Saniya Pearson, author of "I Am Not Your Literature" and Youth Poet Laureate, for a conversation about understanding our true worth beyond money, titles, or achievements and why your real value is rooted in your authentic self.

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Saniya Pearson (Poetry SAP) is an International Baccalaureate graduate of Central High School in Capitol Heights, MD. She earned the title of 2024 Youth Poet Laureate of PG County, sharing her poetry across various platforms. In 2024, she was honored at the General Maryland Assembly, receiving a Senate Resolution commemorating her term as Youth Poet Laureate of the county. Prince George’s County Board of Education also has presented her with the Unsung Hero Award, and she was awarded the Achievement Award from the Prince George’s County English Department.

Notable performances include performing for Marvin Gaye’s 50th What’s Going On Album Anniversary during "What's Going On Now: The Next Generation Speaks" at the Kennedy Center, the ribbon cutting of Bowie State University's Martin Luther King Jr. Center, and Prince George’s County Public School's Inaugural Legislative Day. She also performed for two consecutive years for the National Center for Children and Families’ fundraising gala, contributing to the community support of various families. Later she had the distinct pleasure of performing alongside the infamous grandfathers of Hip-Hop, the Last Poets for the 100th Anniversary of Malcolm X.

Throughout the years, she has traveled to San Francisco, Wisconsin, and D.C. to compete with the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Slam Team in the Brave New Voices Competition. Saniya is looking forward to continuing her passion in performing socially conscious and uplifting pieces as well as becoming a civil rights attorney. She recently published her first book, “I Am Not Your Literature,” a collection of poetry that empowers, connects, and invokes a call to action.

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Host Chris Richardson sits down with Kendell Dempster, a celebrity and theatrical makeup artist responsible for some of your favorite looks from the stage, TV and magazine , in this engaging interview, as he shares his insights on gatekeeping, representation, and the importance of helping others succeed in the industry. Discover how gatekeeping impacts growth and how paying it forward can create more opportunities for everyone.

Kendell Dempster is a published celebrity makeup artist who has been featured on Page Six, BravoTV and published in InStyle magazine. Kendell's clients include The Real Housewives of Potomac, and Married to Medicine on BravoTV as well as various celebrities like Mya, SWV, Judge Faith Jenkins, Tammy Franklin and Sherry Shepard to name a few. He is also an assistant hair and Make Up Artist for Disney's The Lion King National Tour. He also runs his own make up service company, face by K Dempster.

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Host Chris Richardson sits down with Cindy Fee, the legendary voice behind the iconic Golden Girls theme song, "Thank You for Being a Friend", to learn about her career beyond the theme song and how she navigates the world of instant recognition. Explore how her voice became a symbol of joy, connection, and resilience. In this exclusive interview, Cindy shares her experiences from performing with music legends like Whitney Houston and Garth Brooks to her unexpected fame.

Cindy Fee is best known for performing “Thank You for Being a Friend,” the iconic theme song to The Golden Girls, which is near and dear to all of our hearts and continues to grow in popularity year after year! In addition to releasing her own albums, she recorded duets and provided background vocals for major artists including Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and Whitney Houston. Cindy is also a prolific commercial jingle singer, lending her voice to numerous major brands and earning Clio Awards for her work.

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