Conversations With Kai

Conversations With Kaihttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-kai--7010381
Step into the world of Kai EL’ Zabar, where the curtain is pulled back on the people who make the world go round.

Conversations with Kai is a deep dive into the lives and minds of the world’s most compelling change agents. From the spotlight of the stage and the courtroom to the quiet integrity of the classroom and the laboratory, Kai introduces you to the geniuses and visionaries you rarely get to hear from—but whose work impacts your life every single day.

What to Expect:

Diverse Voices: We bridge the gap between art and science, covering everything from dance, music, and theatre to A.I. doctrine, law, and philosophy.

Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Meet the quiet leaders and "architects of world views" who create the platforms for others to shine.

Mental Refreshes: Prepare to dust off the cobwebs of your mind with fresh perspectives, future possibilities, and a mix of bold new ideas and timeless wisdom.

Diverse Voices: We bridge the gap between art and science, covering everything from dance, music, and theatre to A.I. doctrine, law, and philosophy.

Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Meet the quiet leaders and "architects of world views" who create the platforms for others to shine.

Mental Refreshes: Prepare to dust off the cobwebs of your mind with fresh perspectives, future possibilities, and a mix of bold new ideas and timeless wisdom.

Whether they are mathematical geniuses, creative icons, or social pioneers, Kai’s guests share one thing in common: they are the driving forces of our global culture.

Join us for a journey through the "everything in between" and discover the people shaping our tomorrow.
]]>false5990e9e6-0f10-5588-bdb8-8ec06e84d1c1episodicThe Power of Public Relations | Dionne Williamshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-public-relations-dionne-williams--74775019
As Dionne explains, “We provide market-by-market and national level support for companies touching clients across the to help them achieve their public relations goals. Their clients don’t view them as a PR agency; they consider us a partner helping them realize success. She delves deeper into what her company does and talks about that catapulted her to establish EMERGE as they approach its 15th year as part of Fashion Week’s world stage. They will showcase the designs of known, established and unknown Black designers, noting that Chicago-based designer Barbara Bates has participated and so many others from Chicago. She talks about what to expect and drops the dates so that you can make your plans to attend.

Episode produced by CaveRoom Entertainment and recorded at CNW Studio.
For more episodes visit the CNW Network on Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Youtube.
Visit www.cnwmedia.com to read Chicago News Weekly. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74775019Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:15:09 +0000The CNW NetworkWelcome to another episode of Conversations with Kai ...EL’ Zabar In this PR executive focused conversation, Kai sits down with Dionne Williams, an established professional and owner of D. Williams Public Relations & Event Management Group and...
As Dionne explains, “We provide market-by-market and national level support for companies touching clients across the to help them achieve their public relations goals. Their clients don’t view them as a PR agency; they consider us a partner helping them realize success. She delves deeper into what her company does and talks about that catapulted her to establish EMERGE as they approach its 15th year as part of Fashion Week’s world stage. They will showcase the designs of known, established and unknown Black designers, noting that Chicago-based designer Barbara Bates has participated and so many others from Chicago. She talks about what to expect and drops the dates so that you can make your plans to attend.

Episode produced by CaveRoom Entertainment and recorded at CNW Studio.
For more episodes visit the CNW Network on Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Youtube.
Visit www.cnwmedia.com to read Chicago News Weekly. ]]>1955false21fullUnderstanding Black Consumers and Building Cultural Trust | Pepper Millerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-black-consumers-and-building-cultural-trust-pepper-miller--74704785
At a time when race was rarely discussed in relation to sales and marketing, Pepper helped lead the conversation, providing major corporations with insight into how to better understand and connect with Black American consumers. From hair and skincare to buying behaviors and cultural differences, her work challenged the idea that simply adding Black faces to a campaign was enough to reach the Black market.

Today, Pepper describes herself as a Cultural Strategist and Trust Steward, continuing to help organizations understand the importance of cultural nuance, authenticity, and trust.

Her clients have included Procter & Gamble, Walmart, Nestlé, Alberto, Luster, and many others.

Tune in as Pepper shares an insider's perspective on understanding Black consumers, building cultural trust, and why a one-size-fits-all approach to marketing doesn't always work.

Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations and inspiring stories from Conversations with Kai EL’ Zabar

For more episodes visit the CNW Network on Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Youtube.
Visit www.cnwmedia.com to read Chicago News Weekly. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704785Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:57:44 +0000The CNW NetworkIn this episode of Conversations with Kai, Kai sits down with Pepper Miller, known throughout corporate America as the “Black American culture whisperer.” At a time when race was rarely discussed in relation to sales and marketing, Pepper helped lead...
At a time when race was rarely discussed in relation to sales and marketing, Pepper helped lead the conversation, providing major corporations with insight into how to better understand and connect with Black American consumers. From hair and skincare to buying behaviors and cultural differences, her work challenged the idea that simply adding Black faces to a campaign was enough to reach the Black market.

Today, Pepper describes herself as a Cultural Strategist and Trust Steward, continuing to help organizations understand the importance of cultural nuance, authenticity, and trust.

Her clients have included Procter & Gamble, Walmart, Nestlé, Alberto, Luster, and many others.

Tune in as Pepper shares an insider's perspective on understanding Black consumers, building cultural trust, and why a one-size-fits-all approach to marketing doesn't always work.

Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations and inspiring stories from Conversations with Kai EL’ Zabar

For more episodes visit the CNW Network on Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Youtube.
Visit www.cnwmedia.com to read Chicago News Weekly. ]]>2808false16fullHealing After Trauma and Finding Purpose | Anjanette Younghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/healing-after-trauma-and-finding-purpose-anjanette-young--73413987
In this editorial conversation, Kai sits down with Anjanette Young, social worker by profession, and survivor of police brutality. Founder and Executive Director of her non-profit organization ‘I am Her.’ which provides therapy services for women and girls who are victims of traumatic experiences and lack the resources to do so. After the Chicago City Council agreed to pay $2.9 million to resolve the lawsuit brought by Anjanette Young after police officers handcuffed her while she was naked and ignored her pleas for help during a botched raid in February 2019. Anjanette talks about her healing journey back to self and what she’s up to now including her philanthropic work, her continued social service work and what we can look for from her in the near future. One of her major efforts is to make sure the total disrespect and disregard of one’s respectability is intact when police approach citizens whatever the circumstance. After the firestorm, and the push from Anjanette’s story and her police reform advocacy, the Chicago Police Department changed its policy for serving warrants to add a requirement that bureau chiefs sign off on any no-knock warrants. It also steps before, during and after the execution of a search warrant. It also steps before, during and after the execution of search warrants, such as requiring officers to account for possible presence of children or vulnerable parties and mandating a lieutenant or higher-ranking official on the scene. This, according to Attorney General Kwame Raoul, remains insufficient. The Anjanette talks about all these things and what’s next. Her Social service Work Her non-profit organization Her fundraising Efforts What’s on the horizon Stay tune for more powerful conversations and inspiring stories from Conversations with Kai EL’ Zabar

For more episodes visit the CNW Network on Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Youtube.
Visit www.cnwmedia.com to read Chicago News Weekly.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73413987Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:03 +0000The CNW NetworkWelcome to another episode of Conversations with Kai ...EL’ Zabar In this editorial conversation, Kai sits down with Anjanette Young, social worker by profession, and survivor of police brutality. Founder and Executive Director of her non-profit...
In this editorial conversation, Kai sits down with Anjanette Young, social worker by profession, and survivor of police brutality. Founder and Executive Director of her non-profit organization ‘I am Her.’ which provides therapy services for women and girls who are victims of traumatic experiences and lack the resources to do so. After the Chicago City Council agreed to pay $2.9 million to resolve the lawsuit brought by Anjanette Young after police officers handcuffed her while she was naked and ignored her pleas for help during a botched raid in February 2019. Anjanette talks about her healing journey back to self and what she’s up to now including her philanthropic work, her continued social service work and what we can look for from her in the near future. One of her major efforts is to make sure the total disrespect and disregard of one’s respectability is intact when police approach citizens whatever the circumstance. After the firestorm, and the push from Anjanette’s story and her police reform advocacy, the Chicago Police Department changed its policy for serving warrants to add a requirement that bureau chiefs sign off on any no-knock warrants. It also steps before, during and after the execution of a search warrant. It also steps before, during and after the execution of search warrants, such as requiring officers to account for possible presence of children or vulnerable parties and mandating a lieutenant or higher-ranking official on the scene. This, according to Attorney General Kwame Raoul, remains insufficient. The Anjanette talks about all these things and what’s next. Her Social service Work Her non-profit organization Her fundraising Efforts What’s on the horizon Stay tune for more powerful conversations and inspiring stories from Conversations with Kai EL’ Zabar

For more episodes visit the CNW Network on Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Youtube.
Visit www.cnwmedia.com to read Chicago News Weekly.]]>1799false15fullEquity, Technology and Change in Chicago | Bruce Montgomeryhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/equity-technology-and-change-in-chicago-bruce-montgomery--73249387

The Man behind the title ... Commissioner

Bruce Montgomery’s path to Equity and Inclusion

His many Business endeavors

The value and importance of his work

Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations and inspiring stories from Conversations with Kai EL’ Zabar ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249387Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:16:35 +0000The CNW NetworkIn this ‘up front and personal’ conversation, Kai sits down with Chicago Commissioner Bruce Montgomery, to discuss the winds of change in Chicago and his hand in it. Governor JB Pritzker and his transition team, which led to the creation of the...

The Man behind the title ... Commissioner

Bruce Montgomery’s path to Equity and Inclusion

His many Business endeavors

The value and importance of his work

Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations and inspiring stories from Conversations with Kai EL’ Zabar ]]>2649false14fullThe Legacy of Oscar Brown Jr. | Africa & Maggie Brownhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-legacy-of-oscar-brown-jr-africa-maggie-brown--72925111In this family ‘legacy and beyond’ conversation, Kai sits down with musicians Africa and Maggie Brown, daughters of the iconic Oscar Brown Jr., and celebrated musicians in their own right to announce the opening of The American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture exhibit at the American Writers Museum—which added Oscar Brown Jr. to its Chicago Gallery—is open and runs through November 2026. They discuss their father’s body of work and his impact on them, the arts, and the world in an insightful and inspirational examination of the power of music, its influence and where Oscar Brown Jr., took it, sharing not only the art but insights into the music business, purpose, and generational wisdom. Africa and Maggie share some of the richly textured moments shared with their father Oscar Brown Jr. and how it’s impacted their art and their lives. Their reflection upon Oscar Brown Jr.’s body of work highlights the wisdom he imparted, and the magic of his artistry that continues to inspire and shape generations of artists. Their animated and colorful stories will capture you in awe adding to your journey as an artist or simply as a human being expressing yourself through the medium of your choice. Open now, The American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture exhibit at the American Writers Museum—featuring Oscar Brown Jr. in its Chicago Gallery—is open and runs through November 2026. This episode dives into:

The Art of Oscar Brown Jr

Oscar the Storyteller

His Body of work

Family legacy

His impact

Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations and inspiring stories from Conversations with Kai EL’ Zabar

Episode produced by CaveRoom Entertainment and recorded at CNW Studio.
For more episodes visit the CNW Network on Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Youtube.
Visit www.cnwmedia.com to read Chicago News Weekly.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72925111Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:20:03 +0000The CNW NetworkIn this family ‘legacy and beyond’ conversation, Kai sits down with musicians Africa and Maggie Brown, daughters of the iconic Oscar Brown Jr., and celebrated musicians in their own right to announce the opening of The American Prophets: Writers,...In this family ‘legacy and beyond’ conversation, Kai sits down with musicians Africa and Maggie Brown, daughters of the iconic Oscar Brown Jr., and celebrated musicians in their own right to announce the opening of The American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture exhibit at the American Writers Museum—which added Oscar Brown Jr. to its Chicago Gallery—is open and runs through November 2026. They discuss their father’s body of work and his impact on them, the arts, and the world in an insightful and inspirational examination of the power of music, its influence and where Oscar Brown Jr., took it, sharing not only the art but insights into the music business, purpose, and generational wisdom. Africa and Maggie share some of the richly textured moments shared with their father Oscar Brown Jr. and how it’s impacted their art and their lives. Their reflection upon Oscar Brown Jr.’s body of work highlights the wisdom he imparted, and the magic of his artistry that continues to inspire and shape generations of artists. Their animated and colorful stories will capture you in awe adding to your journey as an artist or simply as a human being expressing yourself through the medium of your choice. Open now, The American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture exhibit at the American Writers Museum—featuring Oscar Brown Jr. in its Chicago Gallery—is open and runs through November 2026. This episode dives into:

The Art of Oscar Brown Jr

Oscar the Storyteller

His Body of work

Family legacy

His impact

Generational wisdom

Family legacy

Healing and growth

Life lessons passed down through women

Finding purpose through storytelling

Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations and inspiring stories from Conversations with Kai.

Visit Gwen Cohen’s website here: https://gwencohen.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72174147Tue, 26 May 2026 18:39:55 +0000The CNW NetworkIn this authentic and upbeat conversation, Kai sits down with author Gwen Cohen to discuss her book, Butterflies, Bees, and Bubbles — an insightful and inspirational examination of the powerful women of her family’s journey through love, healing,...Throughout the book, Gwen highlights the wisdom of three generations of inspiring women, sharing the stories that shaped her life — and in some cases, even saved it. These colorful, heartwarming, and sometimes gritty stories offer lessons that may help others navigate life with purpose, strength, and understanding.

Butterflies, Bees, and Bubbles
Categories: Nonfiction • Self-Help • Oral History • Generational Wealth

Now available in hardcover and ebook.

This episode dives into:

Generational wisdom

Family legacy

Healing and growth

Life lessons passed down through women

Finding purpose through storytelling

Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations and inspiring stories from Conversations with Kai.

Visit Gwen Cohen’s website here: https://gwencohen.com/]]>2042false12fullFrom Heartbreak to Healing | Marie McNeilhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-heartbreak-to-healing-marie-mcneil--72173941
Discover more from Marie McNeil and Bissapline Lifestyle at https://blissapline.lifestyle/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72173941Tue, 26 May 2026 18:28:36 +0000The CNW NetworkIn this episode of Conversations with Kai, Kai sits down with author and Blissapline Lifestyle founder Marie McNeil to talk about the story behind 'He Quit, She Rose.' Marie shares the experiences that inspired her soul-awakening devotional and opens...
Discover more from Marie McNeil and Bissapline Lifestyle at https://blissapline.lifestyle/

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