Holly Cotton Conversations

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and London is the Reason founder, Kristin McQuaid talk surrogacy. Kristin shares her story of surrogacy from the other side. Losing a child as the parent of the child to be birthed is unfathomable and Kristin and Holly talk loss, and grief. Kristin shares what it was like to come home from the hospital empty handed and how to cope when you are aren’t the birth mother (gestational carrier).

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In this episode, host Holly Cotton and London is the Reason founder, Kristin McQuaid talk surrogacy. Kristin shares her story of surrogacy from the other side. Losing a child as the parent of the child to be birthed is unfathomable and Kristin and Holly talk loss, and grief. Kristin shares what it was like to come home from the hospital empty handed and how to cope when you are aren’t the birth mother (gestational carrier).

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In this episode, host Holly Cotton and visionary Stormi Banks talk grants and entrepreneurship. Stormi has created numerous opportunities for small women businesses, securing over 18 million in grants. 

The two talk women in business, setting a business plan, securing grants, what not to do, and of course laughs!

Stoma Banks is a dynamic leader in the world of business development. She has become a trusted advisor for entrepreneurs...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Dr. Joy Kong a triple board-certified anti-aging physician and renowned expert in stem cell therapy talks regenerative medicine. Can stem cells be a cure all? From anti-aging to cancer Dr. Kong breaks it down for the audience. 

Dr. Kong was named the Stem Cell Doctor of the year in 2019 and decade in 2021. She is a sought after speaker and published author.

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In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Dane Palarino, Founder of Dad Bod Sculptors talk fitness in your forties (and up!). Dane is the founder of Dad Bod Sculptors and they discuss the difficulties with staying in shape when life and responsibilities take over. They also discuss how important physical health is to sexual health, keeping your partner happy, nutrition, and workouts catered to the middle age man to ensure longevity. 

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Justin Frandson Performance Coach, Expert in EMF, Author & Founder of Athleticism.com

and EMFRocks.com Unlock the Secrets of Human Performance. Justin and Holly discuss Effects of Electromagnetic Fields and 5G on human health, Cell Phone Data Harvesting, Sleep for health and performance, weight loss and weight management, Human performance and more to embrace your healthiest life yet. 

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In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Wynter Patterson, known as the "badass unicorn healer," sat down for a conversation. They talked about being authors, how she got the title unicorn, finding love, reality show success, and living your passion, 

Wynter is a television personality, talk show host, spiritual teacher, celebrated author, and highly sought-after inspirational speaker. She has preached and taught all over the world, ...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and JaQuita Martin and Jermeshia Goudeau talk reality. The two cast members of the OWN reality show The Family Empire share their journey of reality television while continuing to grown their brokerage. We talk female empowerment, gender and racial discrimination in corporate America, finding freedom as an entrepreneur and of course a ton of laughs!

Jermeshia Goudeau is an esteemed real estate prof...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Orlando Vick, Jr. talk vision and how to go past just seeing the superficial layers to find our purpose. They talk about his mentorship program for young men, Blind Men Now Can See, and how he discovered ways to empower young men through identifying their needs, wants, providing more than just superficial mentorship, but changing the innermost being to create strong, successful men. Orlando is...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Grace Redman ,a charismatic entrepreneur, success coach, and best-selling author talk success. From the self imposed glass ceilings, to the 3 C’s of Success, this conversation will leave you motivated and inspired! 

Grace shares her journey from facing life-altering challenges to becoming a top business owner. Grace was named one of the top 5 women-owned businesses in her area in 2024. Sh...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and fitness guru, Andrea Everline talk sweat equity, in business. Andrea shares her story of becoming a female gym owner, obstacles, how she differentiate  her training style from everyone else and why she doesn’t “collaborate”. 

Andrea Everline is a celebrity fitness trainer who has trained prominent entertainment industry clients, professional and collegiate athletes, and travels the world ...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Dondric Joseph aka Donnie Houston discuss his road from music journalist student to Houston DJ staple. Donnie shares his story of humble beginnings as a 15 year old DJ to producing its with some of the greatest artists. 

Donnie is also the host of his own podcast, The Donnie Houston Podcast. He has become one of the most sought after voices in Houston, and as been honored by several publicatio...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Nina Sossamon-Pogue, former USA gymnast turned best selling author talk life, when it's life'n. Nina shares her story starting as Team USA to corporate leadership. They explore transitioning from what you thought was your purpose, practical strategies for success, her role as a motivational speaker, how she equips individuals with tools to thrive. 

Nina Sossamon-Pogue is an expert...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and author Tonya Duncan Ellis discuss her success as an author. She shares how she started writing with a book series for kids and her most recent book by a major publisher. Tonya gives tips on how to be successful as an author, how to get your book published and marketed on major platforms, lessons learned, and advice for other authors. 

Tonya Duncan Ellis is author of THEY BUILT ME FOR FREE...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Harmony Grace founder, Adriauna Davis talk about premature birth and loss. Adriauna share her story of loss, losing Harmonie at 20+ weeks and how she wanted to use her story to educate and inspire others. Adriauna is the author of “Perfect Harmony: My journey as a preemie mom” and her foundation provides support to families navigating the challenges of premature birth and infant loss.

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In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Dr. Pierre Johnson aka The Fibroid Slayer, talk women’s health. Specifically fibroids. Dr. Johnson breaks down what a fibroid is, how they are treated, his mission to preserve every woman’s uterus and how black women are disproportionally more affected with less optimal outcomes. Dr. Johnson’s speciality is minimally invasive gynecological surgery and manages some of the most difficult cases. ...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and David Lewis, President of Macrobites talk overcoming adversity. After spending most of his early 20’s in an and out of prison, David turned his life around and partnered with two friends to create their company, Macrobites. David shares his story of youth, how he broke free from the hood stereotypes and gives advice to future and current entrepreneurs. Holly and David  also talk creating your ...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Wade Menendez, known around the world as, “Wade the Barber,” discuss his career as a master barber who transitioned to one of the first barbers to create hair units for men. The two talk having multiple streams of income, how to make your hustle an empire, advice to other barbers trying to expand their portfolio and of course laughs as Wade defends his “hair fishing”. 

Wade has been in th...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and ‘Salt and Pepper Gang' founder Rico Davis sit down for a live and in person conversation. In addition to laughs Rico shares the struggle with balancing attention they receive from women and maintaining a relationship, what peace really is, what men really want, projects they are working on and how their mission to change the community has come to fruition. 

The organization’s mission is fo...