Season 8 : E1 : In Loving Memory , A Conversation with the late Kiki Sheperd

In this episode of Living in the Sweetspot, we pay tribute to the incomparable Kiki Shepard, known to millions as the "Apollo Queen of Fashion," Kiki was more than just the co-host of Showtime at the Apollo; she was a symbol of elegance, a Broadway trailblazer, and a tireless advocate for sickle cell disease research.We dive into her 15-year legacy at the legendary Apollo Theatre, where her signature style and grace helped define an era of Black excellence. Beyond the spotlight, we discuss her profound impact as the founder of The K.I.S. Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness, education, and research for Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait a cause she championed for over 20 years.All this here in the Sweetspot.