Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio
by Ms. Wanda
Ms. Wanda's Full Circle is a show that takes a 360 degree look at womanhood, focusing on the issues women face today. The show's purpose is "empowerment through conversation." Each week featured guests offer valuable information that empowers listeners to achieve the desired vision for their lives.
Episodes
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Closing the Math Gap & Building Student Confidence with Sarilyn Cobb
What happens when a child struggles academically and begins to believe they simply aren't good at learning? How can parents recognize learning gaps, find the right support, and help their children rebuild confidence? On this episode of Ms. Wanda’s Full Circle Radio, Ms. Wanda welcomes Sarilyn…
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Releasing What No Longer Belongs with Dr. Kindra D. Brooks
What have you been carrying that may no longer belong in your next chapter? And what happens when you spend so much time pouring into others that you lose touch with yourself? In this episode of Ms. Wanda’s Full Circle Radio, Ms. Wanda welcomes Dr. Kindra Denise Brooks, a nurse educator…
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Beyond the Birth: The Hidden Risks of Maternal Heart Health
On this episode of Ms. Wanda’s Full Circle Radio, we’re putting maternal heart health at the center of the conversation. Ms. Wanda welcomes Monica Alleje, Senior Community Impact Director with the American Heart Association, who shares her personal experience with preeclampsia and the unexpected...
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Women's Heart Health at Every Age with Dr. Reetu Sharma
This week, we dedicated the show to women's heart health, with conversations about maternal heart health, prevention, knowing your family history and the importance of putting our own well-being on the priority list. Ms. Wanda sat down with Dr. Reetu Sharma, cardiologist with Sutter Health and...
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Black Youth Leadership Project
Advocacy, Leadership & Black Youth How do we empower Black youth to use their voices, advocate for themselves and become leaders in their communities? On this episode of Ms. Wanda’s Full Circle Radio, Ms. Wanda welcomes Lorreen Pryor, President and CEO of the Black Youth Leadership Project…
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Men on the Move: Bigger Than Me: Defying the Odds with Hakeem Croom
For the final episode of the 2026 Full Circle Men on the Move series, Ms. Wanda sits down with Hakeem Croom — certified life and leadership coach, speaker, educator, entrepreneur, transformational storyteller, author and founder and CEO of Defying All Odds. Born and raised in Harlem, Hakeem’s…
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20 Years of Carrie's Touch — From Dream to Legacy
We’re kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with our friend Reverend Tammie Denyse, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Carrie's Touch, as they celebrate an incredible 20 years of serving Black women and families impacted by breast cancer. Rev. Tammie shares the personal journey that…
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Men on the Move: Reimagining Community, Healing & Hope with Khaalid Muttaqi
What does it really mean to create a safe community? This week on Full Circle Men on the Move, Ms. Wanda sits down with Khaalid Muttaqi — Chief Operating Officer of Advance Peace, community safety advocate, and the writer, director and producer of the powerful documentary The Paradox of Safety....
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Men on the Move - Faith, Fatherhood & Finding Yourself Again with Craig Carlisle
What happens when life takes you through grief, responsibility, sacrifice and seasons you never expected — and then asks you to figure out who you are on the other side? In this Men on the Move conversation, Ms. Wanda sits down with Craig C. Carlisle, a father of five, writer, music producer,...
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Full Circle: Men on the Move — Attorney George H. Jones, Esquire
In the second installment of the Full Circle Men on theMove series, Ms. Wanda sits down with Sacramento native Attorney George H. Jones, Esquire for a candid conversation about justice, business, legacy, family and service. George is a criminal defense and civil rights attorney withmore than 40...
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Full Circle: Men on the Move — Jay King
The Men on the Move series is back on Full Circle! Throughout September, each Saturday we'll introduce you to men who are making an impact in their communities—not only through their professional accomplishments, but through their leadership, experiences, values and commitment to making a...
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Honoring Hispanic Heritage: The Gift of Life w/Sierra Donor Services
On this episode of Full Circle, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our longtime partners at Sierra Donor Services (SDS). Ms. Wanda sits down with Cristian Morales, Senior External Affairs Coordinator, to talk about the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month, his personal connection to…
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A Seat at the Table: Food, Culture & Community
What happens when food, culture, community, and entrepreneurship come together? There’s a seat at the table for everyone. On this episode of Ms. Wanda’s Full Circle Radio, I’m joined by Melissa Muganzo, Founder of Mindy’s Kitchen, Ling Luc, Chief Marketing Officer for Mindy's Kitchen and Sydni R....
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From Page to Stage: Brining the Story to Life with Anthony D'Juan
This week on Full Circle, Ms. Wanda welcomes back playwright, director, actor and educator Anthony D’Juan for a conversation about his creative journey and his new play, Us & The Rest of ’Em, making its world premiere at Celebration Arts September 11–27. Written in 2021, the play explores the...
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Visibility, Influence & Getting Paid with Digital Strategist Jessica Walker
THE INTERNET DOESN’T REWARD HIDDEN EXPERTISE. And if you listened to Saturday's Full Circle, you know exactly what Jessica Walker meant. What a conversation!!! For TWO HOURS, Jessica Walker aka @jawspeaksdigital took us inside the world of digital strategy, content creation, visibility, AI,...
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From Grief to Purpose: Hope Beyond the Storm with Judy & Brad Barroso
In the second hour of Full Circle's quarterly partnership with Sierra Donor Services, we welcome Judy & Brad Barroso, parents of donor hero Trevor Barroso, and founders of Trevor's 2nd Chance Foundation. After the loss of their son Trevor, the Barroso family made the courageous decision to honor...
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A Mother's Fight, A Son's Second Chance: The Gift of Life
Full Circle continues our important quarterly partnership with Sierra Donor Services, bringing awareness to the life-changing impact of organ, tissue, and eye donation through real stories from people whose lives have been forever changed. In this episode, Ms. Wanda welcomes Shawntay Gorman...
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The Power of Personal Transformation with Dr. Pamela Peters
On this episode of Full Circle, Ms. Wanda welcomes Dr. Pamela Peters, a parenting and wellness expert, certified life coach, and trusted mentor with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, families, educators, and leaders reach their full potential. Dr. Peters shares her journey of...
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Pouring Into Community with Renee Jōneck (Jōneck's Wine Bar)
What does it take to turn a dream into a thriving community gathering space? This week on Full Circle, Wanda Smith sits down with entrepreneur and community builder Renee Jōneck, owner of Jōneck's Wine Bar in Sacramento. More than just a place to enjoy a glass of wine, Jōneck's has become a...
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Empowering Youth Through Leadership, Healing, and Conflict Resolution
On this week's episode of Full Circle, we welcomed representatives from two powerful programs operating under the same mission-driven organization: Saving Sarah's Daughters and the Youth Violence Conflict Resolution Seminars (YVCRS). During the first hour, guests Mashal and Natania shared the...
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Mental Health and Healing for Black Men and Boys: A Conversation with Christian Jacobs, LMFT
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Ms. Wanda welcomes Christian Jacobs, LMFT, Founder and CEO ofEmpath Health Collective, for a deeply insightful conversation on the mental health needs of Black men and boys. Christian brings clinical expertise, lived experience and cultural understanding...
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Scholars for Purpose, Inc. - Building Resilient Families
This week on Full Circle, we welcome Nichole D. Alexander, Founder and Executive Director of Scholars for Purpose, Inc., a nonprofit committed to empowering single parents through education resources, mental wellness support, and prevention-focused programming. Nichole shares her powerful…
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Celebrating Autism Through Art & Community with ART-TISM
This week on Full Circle, we welcome Valene Byrd, Founder and Program Director of ART-TISM, an inclusive arts program dedicated to creating safe, sensory-friendly spaces where children of all abilities and their families can learn, create, and connect. As a special needs parent, educator, and...
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Birth Equity & Belonging (Black Maternal Health)
In this powerful conversation, Full Circle welcomes leaders from the Sacramento Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women to discuss the urgent need for awareness, advocacy, and action during Black Maternal Health Week. Observed nationally from April 11–17, Black Maternal Health Week...
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Turning Legacy into Action with Sierra Donor Services
This powerful episode of Full Circle brings together voices from Sierra Donor Services to explore the life-saving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation—and why this work matters now more than ever. Through a blend of facts, lived experiences, and heartfelt storytelling, this conversation...
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Designed for Student Success: The City Scholars Program at Sac City College
The transition from high school to college can be overwhelming for many students and families. Navigating course requirements, financial aid, academic planning, and transfer pathways often leaves students unsure of how to move forward. In this episode of Full Circle, Ms. Wanda sits down with Dr....
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Building Black Business: The Vision Behind the Venture Soul Entrepreneurship Program
Have a business idea but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve launched your business but need support building a stronger foundation. On this episode of Full Circle, host Ms. Wanda talks with Shayla Walker, founder and CEO of Sistah Soul Brunch & Mixer, about the Venture Soul Entrepreneurship...
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Sisters in Success: Black Girl Brilliance in Bloom
We’re kicking off Women’s History Month with an inspiring conversation featuring Sisters in Success (S.I.S.) at San Joaquin Delta College. S.I.S. is a mentorship and cultural enrichment program dedicated to supporting Black/African/African American female students through intentional programming,...
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Love, Survival, and the Power of Hands-Only CPR with Susan & Don Leonard
As we kick off American Heart Month, this powerful first-hour conversation on Full Circle centers on a story that is both deeply personal and profoundly instructive. Susan and Don Leonard join the show to share how a sudden cardiac arrest changed their lives—and how quick thinking, preparation…
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Menopause and the Heart: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Roshni Khatiwala
In this episode of Full Circle, we turn our focus to a critical and often overlooked reality: menopause is a major turning point in a woman’s heart health. Dr. Roshni Khatiwala, cardiologist and volunteer with the American Heart Association, joins the conversation to unpack why a woman’s risk for...
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A New Heart: Marvale Young’s Journey Through Grief, Heart Failure, and Hope
As we close out American Heart Month on Full Circle, this episode centers on a story that is both heartbreaking and life-affirming. Marvale Young has always been a caregiver. A devoted mother, she fostered more than 30 children, opening her home and heart to young people who needed stability…
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A Story of Survival and Service with Ann Koeing
In this powerful American Heart Month episode, Full Circle continues its commitment to heart health awareness with guest Ann Koeing — a former registered nurse, stroke survivor, mother of three, author, and volunteer with the American Heart Association. More than 20 years ago, shortly after…
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Heart Health, CPR, and Saving Lives with Dr. Amardeep Singh, MD
Full Circle’s kickoff to American Heart Month, features an informative and empowering conversation with Dr. Amardeep Singh, cardiologist and volunteer with the American Heart Association. Dr. Singh works at the intersection of clinical care and community education, helping patients and the public...
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When the Heart Speaks: Turning Survival Into Impact with Natalie McGee
This was an extremely powerful and deeply personal episode of Full Circle. In this intimate conversation, Ms. Wanda sits down with Natalie McGee, Founder and CEO of Heart Relationship Management, to explore how a heart event in April 2025 became a profound spiritual awakening that shifted…
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Sierra Donor Services & the Season of Giving
Episode Guests: Stephanie Brown, Facilities Operations Coordinator Kelvin Cao, Senior External Affairs CoordinatorIn this special two-hour episode, Full Circle celebrates a year-long partnership with our premium sponsor Sierra Donor Services—a collaboration dedicated to expanding awareness of...
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From Phoenix to Sacramento: Building Sisterhood, Connection & Community with Katy Nebblett of Black Women Meetups
In this powerful episode of Full Circle, Ms. Wanda sits down with Phoenix native, entrepreneur, and community-builder Katy Nebblett, founder of Black Women Meetups, a thriving movement dedicated to creating safe, intentional spaces for Black women to connect, collaborate, and grow. Katy shares…
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Special Hybrid Episode: Inside the Sacramento County Civil Grand Jury
In this special episode of Full Circle, host Ms. Wanda shares portions of her recent appearance on the radio program Politics with J. King and Keisha Matthews. She was joined by two fellow members of the 2025–2026 Sacramento County Civil Grand Jury: Foreperson Lori Sopwith and Community…
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Kwanzaa Kutoa: Celebrating Black Culture, Community, and Collective Healing
In this episode of Full Circle, we sat down with representatives from Safe Black Space to talk about their upcoming 6th Annual Kwanzaa Kutoa Celebration, happening Saturday, January 3rd. This free, family-friendly event honors seven local Black individuals and families who exemplify the seven...
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Crown Care: Healing from the Root Up with Shante’ Renee’
In this inspiring episode of Full Circle, we sat down with Shante’ Renee’ — The Primary Hair Physician™, a Certified Hair Loss Practitioner, Herbalist, and Womb Wellness Practitioner who’s redefining how women care for their crowns. Shante’ believes that true hair healing starts from within,...
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Blooming Beyond: 5 Years of Healing with Melanin Day School Academy
In this uplifting episode, I sit down with Mama Nakia Porter, founder of Melanin Day School Academy (MDSA), to celebrate five years of healing, learning, and community transformation. Founded in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, MDSA has grown into a thriving space where Black families…
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Changing the Narrative: Thriving Beyond Breast Cancer with Rev. Tammie Denyse of Carrie’s Touch
This week, Full Circle honors 19 years of healing, advocacy, and transformation with Rev. Tammie Denyse, the heart and co-founder behind Carrie’s TOUCH, a national nonprofit devoted to humanizing the breast cancer experience for Black women and men. Rev. Tammie shares how Carrie’s TOUCH continues...
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Mindset Reset: Healing the Past, Empowering the Future with Dr. Dafna Gauthier
In this deeply insightful episode of Full Circle with Ms. Wanda, we welcome Dr. Dafna Gauthier, Founder and CEO of the Mindsets Empowerment Institute—a movement designed to help women heal, grow, and rise into their fullest potential. Dr. Dafna brings decades of expertise in psychology…
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The Journey of Courage and Clarity with Empowerment Speaker Eva M. Kennedy
In this inspiring episode of Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio, we sit down with Eva M. Kennedy — International Transformational Speaker, Life Coach, and founder of the movement 1 Million Women. 1 Million Steps. After over two decades in corporate leadership — breaking barriers as the first African...
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Keep It Real & Heal: Launching the Women’s Wellness Fellowship with Miss Marianna
On this episode of Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio, we sit down with Miss Marianna, a social wellness practitioner, author, and community healer, who is helping launch something groundbreaking for our community: the Women’s WellnessFellowship. This fellowship is more than an event—it’s a movement....
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Mixing Vision, Service, and Legacy - Mad Scientist Creations: Service with Purpose
In this Men on the Move episode, host Ms. Wanda welcomes Sacramento native and entrepreneur Ray Harrington Jr., founder of Mad Scientist Creations Cocktail Distribution and Private Party Services. Ray’s journey is one of resilience, faith, and service. From working in the restaurant and casino...
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Between Riverside, Justice, and Storytelling: A Conversation with François Battiste
This episode of Full Circle Men on the Move was a dynamic and powerful conversation with actor and director François Battiste. We began with Between Riverside and Crazy, the latest production at Celebration Arts (October 3–19), and explored its themes of resilience, housing, and family struggle....
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Wajuba McDuffy: From Life Without Parole to Life of Purpose
From Incarceration to being named as one of the Sacramento Bee's Top 20 Black Changemakers is a defining Full Circle moment! This Full Circle Men on the Move episode with Wajuba McDuffy was nothing short of powerful. Wajuba opened up about growing up without a father figure, which left a void…
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Entrepreneurship, Family, and the Power of the Pivot with AC Creative Collective
On this episode of Full Circle, we welcome sisters Amoura and Avery Carter, also known as AC², the dynamic duo behind AC Creative Collective. Based in Charlotte, NC, AC Creative Collective provides end-to-end project management, marketing, and design solutions for clients. They can help YOU…
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Resilience – How to Life When Life is Ly-fing
When life throws you more than your fair share of storms, how do you keep standing? In this episode of Full Circle, Ms. Wanda sits down with Chenique Jackson, LMFT, Cherney Jackson, and Tracy Johnson to unpack the art of resilience — the mental, emotional, and even style-based tools that help you...
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The Art of Sistahood: Empowerment, Friendship & Finding Your Tribe
Guests: • K-Love the Poet – Spoken word artist and creator of the Art of Sistahood Brunch and Day Party Tour • Dr. Teah Hairston-Johnson – Founder of Be Love Holistic, advocate for holistic healing and community wellness In this powerful episode of Full Circle, we explore the heart of Black…
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About this show
Ms. Wanda's Full Circle is a show that takes a 360 degree look at womanhood, focusing on the issues women face today. The show's purpose is "empowerment through conversation." Each week featured guests offer valuable information that empowers listeners to achieve the desired vision for their lives.
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Ms. Wanda