Boom Goddess Radio

This week Jennifer is in conversation with leaders who host the Women & Water Coming Together Symposium (WWCTS), an annual cultural and spiritual immersion event that provides an indigenous perspective on issues surrounding water, bringing together women from various backgrounds for teachings, rituals, and discussion.
More info: https://www.spiritofthewater.org/

This week we give you an update on the progress of Sister Jose Womens Center, a Tucson-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to aid and transform the lives of women who are unhoused.
More info: https://sisterjose.org/

This week we have part of the leadership team of Southern Arizona Legal Aid as our guests. They provide free legal aid services to low income individuals and families in southern and southeastern Arizona, including 11 of Arizona's Native American tribes.
More info: https://www.sazlegalaid.org/

This week we spotlight the work of The Haven of Tucson, a gender-specific substance use treatment center in Tucson, AZ. The Haven was founded on the foundation of recovery with respect. Our guests are Emilia Honkasaari, VP of Communications and Development at The Haven, and Sandra Bailey, an alum who has successfully completed their substance recovery program.

This week we're joined by Cloves Campbell Jr., Vice President of Black Rodeo USA, which produces the annual Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo. They discuss the history of how the rodeo got started, cowboy and cowgirl culture, what to expect, and how to find out more info.

More info and tickets - https://blackrodeousa.yapsody.com/event/index/838027/Arizona-Invitational-Black-Rodeo-Scottsdale-3-Shows

On the show this week Jennifer is joined by a couple of friends, Eliane Kennedy and Valencia Kyles, who are movie enthusiasts. They discuss their thoughts on recent movies in the theaters and TV shows on streaming platforms.

On this episode, Jennifer is in conversation with Grammy nominated jazz musician Nnenna Freelon. Along for the ride as special co-host is Tom Coulson, host of the nationally syndicated jazz/blues music program "Full Moon Hacksaw".

This week Jennifer is in conversation with Susan Luzader, author of the new book "Wine and Cereal: An Irreverent Look at Sixtyish and Single". During the program Susan shares how her unexpected divorce led her to write the essays that became the book. 

This week we are in conversation with Marice Kunz, director of the Ms. Arizona Senior America Pageant, and the 2024 Queen Margie Lang. They discuss the history of the pageant, how contestants can participate, and what the process includes. 

This week our guest is Dena DiGiacinto, Director of Outreach & Education at Saguaro City Music Theater in Tucson. Dena shares the history of the organization, info about their youth theater program, and some of her experiences as a working actor in professional theater in New York and elsewhere. 

On this episode we focus on how food banks are combating hunger in local communities with a spotlight on Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

On this episode our guest is beauty expert and entrepreneur Cindy O'Connell of Bella Beauty Solutions in Tucson. She shares how she got into the beauty industry, why she started her company, as well as some beauty tips regarding skin care, makeup, and shapewear.

This week we're in conversation with Brenda Holt, the Associate State Director, Community Outreach & Advocacy at AARP's Arizona chapter. During the program Brenda shares the history of how AARP got started, some of its most successful non-profit programs, and how listeners can find out more about the organization.