Morning Mimosas

How do we find the courage to speak the parts of ourselves that have been silenced? This episode features Niyankor, a South Sudanese-American artist and Narrative Manager at Soul 2 Soul Sisters, as she explores the intersection of strategic communications and radical healing. We discuss her journey of using multimedia art to reclaim identity and why centering Black joy is a revolutionary act of transformation. Stay tuned for another great guest.

Information from the Colorado Bareau of Investigation: Daphne Hope is missing from the 2000 block of Fulton Street where she lived with a black male named Gary Lynn Sterling. Mr. Sterling denies knowledge of what happened to Daphne. A search warrant executed at the residence did not locate items of evidentiary value. Daphne Hope is a high risk victim involved with drugs and prostitution. Reference DNA sample has been secured from only one family member at this time. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the Aurora Police Department. Let's continue to seek justice for those who are missing and those who's Murders remain unsolved. Time to speak up for Daphne. ⚖️Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4885335854809088

On October 9th, 2016, Diana Hart was brutally beaten & stabbed to death in her basement. 510 Spruce Street. A horrific crime that no one has been held accountable for. Today, we sit down with her daughter Jillian, who has been a huge advocate for her mother. If you know anything about her murder, PLEASE come forward and call the Darby Township Police at (610) 583-3245. You can be anonymous.

Welcome to our 1st review. Today, we will discuss our experience with The Urban Seductress, an amazing organization by Renesha Rogers. Stay tuned! Credit to Beyoncé and Sean Paul's single Baby Boy.

Men's mental health is something we value here at Morning Mimosas. Today we're gonna let the men do the talking and we will listen and support.

From the Colorado Fiscal Institute, these two Queens are here to talk about something new in the works. Baby bonds for black and brown children...Want to know about this? Are you curious? You might want to check out this episode. This sounds like an amazing tool to help generational wealth.Special Guests: Shana McCain and Esther Turcios

Brighton, thank you for being a light to your amazing mother... You are loved and missed dearly. 💜⚖️🕊Please watch the full episode on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/live/61lYmtzu6fQ?si=SfFiot8EJPwdPI-0

Mike Dickerson is an actor and model from Staten Island. In his younger years, he was involved in gangs and other things that got him in trouble. As he got older, he realized that those things would not serve him. So he turned his life around and became the man he is today. He was in Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black as a bank customer and BMF as record label executive/Strip Club patron. Today, he tells his story to inspire the youth and anyone wanting to make a change. Stay tuned.

Stephanie Laing is a dedicated community leader and advocate, recently graduating with a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership at the University of Colorado Boulder. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Colorado Denver.As a wife and mother of two amazing children, Stephanie balances her personal and professional commitments with passion. A proud Denver native, she grew up in Park Hill and attended Denver Public Schools, culminating in her graduation from Thomas Jefferson High School—Go Spartans! With a deep commitment to giving back, she has worked tirelessly to earn the respect and confidence of diverse neighborhoods across the city.In 2023, Stephanie was selected for the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado cohort, an esteemed program recognized for its role in nurturing future leaders in business, politics, and community. In May 2024, she was appointed by Mayor Mike Johnston to serve on the Denver African American Commission, where she continues her mission to uplift and empower the Denver community.As President of the Black Sheriff's Protective Association and a Captain with the Denver Sheriff's Department (DSD), Stephanie is dedicated to recruiting strong candidates who prioritize humanity in their service. Inspired by a family legacy of successful careers within the DSD, she aims to provide mentorship and support to new recruits and current staff, ensuring a brighter future for the department and the communities it serves.

Story time about when I was arrested and put in Arapahoe County Jail, Colorado.

Just wanted to speak to the ladies. Let's do better. Let’s love ourselves.

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On March 5th, 2003, the Denver Police responded to a home at 1234 Clarkson St, due to a call of foul odor. When the police went inside, they found the bodies of Dorinda Mackey & Sandol Hancock. It's been almost twenty two years and no justice for these women. We will not let their names go in vain.

Portia Prescott, a Denver, Colorado native is a corporate and entrepreneurial leader recognized for establishing thriving professional staffing, HR, business marketing, and recruiting operations, serves as Managing Partner of Jefferson Prescott Consulting and Black Girls Hike (BGH) – Ebony Advocates. She is also a Lifetime Member and the President of the Rocky Mountain NAACP Colorado Montana Wyoming State-Area Conference and President of the Environmental Justice Committee. The Rocky Mountain NAACP CO-MT-WY State Conference (RMNAACP) is the home of grassroots activism for civil rights and social justice for three states. We have more than 10,000 members across colorado, Montana and Wyoming, powered by thousands of volunteers and activists. Our National NAACP office is leading the nation in the engagement of minority and BIPOC communities to engage in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered country.

Jaslyn Farrow Bio Jaslyn Farrow is a passionate entrepreneur and wealth educator based in Dallas, Texas, with over four years of experience in the financial literacy industry. As a single mother, she embarked on a mission to help families achieve financial freedom and secure brighter futures. Leading a team that generates over $600,000 in annual sales volume, Jaslyn has become a powerhouse in the network marketing space, mentoring others to build successful careers while restoring their credit and finances. Jaslyn takes pride in helping her team reach new heights, mentoring agents to success, and teaching people how to achieve their goals in as little as 90 days. Her dedication has made her a sought-after speaker, recently earning a spot on the panel at a women’s Christian conference. In addition to her financial literacy work, Jaslyn operates a successful tax company that aims to provide refund advance loans of up to $6,000 to families across all 50 states. She is driven by her love for mentoring, empowering others, and creating opportunities for families to thrive financially. Above all, Jaslyn cherishes the freedom her career gives her to spend time with her son while inspiring others to live their best lives.

Talonnie Granger is the founder and driving force behind The Granger Agency, an insurance company built on trust, service, and empowering clients with clear, dependable solutions. With years of experience, Talonnie has transformed her vision into a business that makes insurance accessible and meaningful for individuals, families, and businesses alike.

Time to value each other as humans. It's time for justice, healing and educating.

Dr Congo has been going genocides and Generational-Curses for decades. Where does it stop???? & who's going to speak for the citizens of Congo?

Pcos awareness with Nurse Makeda. We discussed the disease, its symptoms and we heard from nurse Makeda from the expertise side and her personal journey through PCOS. Take a listen

On January 11, 2013, the body of Kendrick Johnson (October 10, 1995 – January 10, 2013) was discovered inside a vertical rolled-up mat in the gymnasium of Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia, United States, where he was a student.After a preliminary investigation and autopsy concluded that Johnson's death was accidental, his family had a private pathologist conduct a second autopsy which concluded that he died from blunt force trauma. What really happened to Kendrick? We don't think it was an accident. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4885335854809088

Please stop harming one another.! It's ok to love your fellow human despite our differences.

Laresha went missing Nov 19th, 1999. She left her 2 year son with her sister As she was preparing to get car repairs in murfreesboro. After not hearing from her for two days, they reported her missing. Her 1995 Maroon Oldsmobile Achieva was never found. Unfortunately this family would experience that again in October 2016, when the Matriarch, Wanda disappeared. On october fifth of that year, She was on her way to work when she had car problems. Her boyfriend allegedly helped her get back on the road. She's never been found. Her car was recovered on october thirteenth and it was found with blood. It's been almost twenty four years since Laresha was last seen and 7 years since Ms. Wanda was seen. Let's get them. If you know anything about their disappearances, call the family or Nashville Police at 615-862-8600

37 year old Kilyn Lewis was taken from the world when the Aurora Police Officer Dieck didn't follow proper protocol. We stand by the family as we seek justice for Kilyn and the accountability of Dieck.

I'm tired of folks saying, I can't. Even trash can. #nomoreexcuses

Let's care about the missing and lost souls. Be a voice for the voiceless.

Selfishness isn't always a great idea. It delays justice.

Vulnerability time!

Salynthia Russell is an amazing mother & a Businesswoman behind creating life time memories and much more. Let's have a chat with this Queen about what she does, and how she balances life's demands.

Today we will be sitting with Nurse Makeda of New York State. She graduated with her BS of nursing in 2009 and is also an entrepreneur, wearing many hats. Let's chat with her about her nursing career and businesses and have a discussion about stress management.

My version of TedX Talks. Just wanted to get somethings off my chest and speak to someone today.

Rest in love Markayla, Miracle and Messiah Johnson of Charlotte, NC. Use CODE MM23 for a 5% off on emunahsoaps.com minimum purchase of $7 Mention Morning Mimosas to get 10 dollars your Ganell's Crafts order. https://www.instagram.com/ganellscrafts/

Celebrating Women's History Month with a panel of amazing Queens. The topic is collaboration over competition. Let's chat y'all. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4885335854809088

I talk about my healing journey and how you can begin your healing process. I only give advice as a fellow human being. Use code MM23 to get 5% off Emunahsoaps.com. Minimum purchase of $7. Get $10 off Ganell's Crafts today if you mention Morning Mimosas. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQpu-0k4MrbeLEx7SMAi3vVOmHLxb9kuBLzfASwupn4ZFgUg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1SCSO1ArjaMEOtbIRQTjopmZtDX7M9GoQSUFGqWl1n26Hi0nl5CZu4rmc

Helen Beckam lost her life in the fall of 1970 in Denver, CO. 53 plus years later, no one was ever arrested for her murder. Let's talk about this cold case. *Use code MM23 to get 5% off on emunahsoaps.com, minimum purchase of $7* *If you mention Morning Mimosas on Ganell's Crafts, you will receive $10 off your total purchase* instagram.com/ganellscrafts

*Use code MM23 to get 5% off emunahsoaps.com* CPS is flawed like most govt agencies but my Lord, I had to talk about the issues CPS has and what should be done to protect children and prevent more child abuse. To report child abuse or neglect: Website: https://www.childhelphotline.org/ Call or text: (800) 422-4453

Trey was a 24 year old family friend, a brother, an uncle and just a great guy. What happened to him on January 19th, 2020 still devastates all that love him till present time. Please listen to the story of Trey and please help us get justice for him and his family. You can be anonymous. Denver CrimeStoppers: (720) 913-7867 Aurora Police Dept: 303-739-6185

As most of you know, I've returned to school to get my bachelor's degree and this will be a new series where I share what I'm learning in school. Take a listen to my 1st few days and what I've learned already. Note: I talk about a few cases in this episode to reference some terminology.

17 year old Randisha Love was a normal go lucky teenager. She didn't cause any trouble, always had a smile on her face. She was new to the College Park, GA area when this tragedy happened. On January 12th, 2016, Randisha Love was gunned down in her home, while her family was out. 8 years later, this beautiful soul still doesn't have justice. Take a listen to her story and PLEASE if you know what happened that day, please call the Fulton County police dept. at (404) 613-6529. YOU CAN BE ANONYMOUS!!!!!!

I wanted to apologize for stating Morning Mimosas would end indefinitely. It's not going ANYWHERE. I just need a mental break from social media because I started questioning myself and my purpose. A mindset change has been applied. Please consider donating to Morning Mimosas. In our pursuit of justice, healing and educating. CashApp: $morningmimosaspod Venmo: @morningmimosaspodcast

*warning* this mentions suicide.

Happiness matters, accountability needs to begin and just a word from the Founder.

Ivory Mefford, 28, was found shot to death at 5:30 a.m. May 30, 2009, behind a bus stop bench in the 1600 block of East 31st Avenue. He had gunshot wounds to his upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene. His case remains unsolved..It's time to speak up and get this young man justice.

Andre Price was 21 years old when he was gunned down on June 27th, 1995 in the Montbello, Denver neighborhood. Someone knows something about this case and needs to speak up. He deserves justice alongside his family.

"Celina, who was 12 & 9 months pregnant, was last seen at approximately 11:00 p.m. on December 15, 1996 when she went to bed at her aunt's residence on Crestview Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey. Her father, C.J. Mays, checked her room the following morning and discovered that Celina was missing and pillows had been placed under her blankets in her bed to give the appearance that she was sleeping. There was no sign of Celina, who left her prenatal vitamins, purse and other personal belongings behind. She has never been heard from again. Yet CJ waited more than 24 hours to report her missing 😐 There is some audio here that belongs to Black Girl Gone Podcast by Amara Cofer Credit to that beauty and the works she does.

A sneak peek of this Saturdays episode.

Rodney Tate was born January 10th, 1982 to Carolyn & Rodney Tate Sr. He was a 20 year old man who unfortunately lost his life on April 20th, 2002, here in Denver, CO. His friend Thomas Abram survived the shooting, yet it remains unsolved. There is a clip in here courtesy of the Denver Police where the family speaks. Please note that his mother, Carolyn Tate, passed March 22nd, 2023 & his brother Eric Walker has also passed but I couldn't find the info related to his passing. May all 3 rest in Love.

Where is the love? That's the question I answer in this episode. Shout out Briana Rorex, Aspen Chin and my cousin Katie. 💪🏿❤️😘

We have a sit-down with Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore of District 11 (Montbello, Parkfield, Green Valley Ranch, High Point and Denver International Airport, Colorado) as she talks about her beginnings and her mission as a councilmember. You won't want to miss this amazing one.

Church folks, support and just a few things I needed to say.

*Please share this one* I've been trying to find my big sister for 16 years. Please listen to my pleas to seek her and reunite a sisterhood.