In this episode of Thrivin' in Color, we're talking luxury, live experiences, and the power of sound with Keanna O'Quinn, founder and creative director of Sonic Sommelier. A trained vocalist and seasoned music director, Keanna is redefining how audiences experience events by turning sound into an immersive storytelling tool. From working with brands like Netflix and DIOR to being featured in ESSENCE and Harper's Bazaar, she shares how she built a premium brand and why sound should never be treated as background noise.

In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), Thrivin' in Color sits down with public health leader and advocate Leisha McKinley-Beach, founder and CEO of The Black Public Health Academy, for a timely conversation on HIV awareness, equity, and the work still needed to protect Black communities.

Leisha shares insights on dismantling stigma, building trust in public health systems, and reframing the way HIV is discussed and addressed. This episode centers truth, education, and a deeper understanding of HIV advocacy within Black communities.

In this episode of Thrivin' in Color, we're talking contracts, content, and creators with Kameron Monet, a New York based lawyer, content creator, and founder of Social Docket, the legal tech platform helping creators understand the business behind their creativity. With over a decade in the content space and years of experience helping influencers and entrepreneurs secure fair deals, Kameron is bridging the gap between law and the creator economy. Tune in as she shares how creators can protect their peace, their pockets, and their platforms.

In this Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode of, Thrivin' in Color, host Camry Brown welcomes Reona Berry, co-founder and CEO of the African American Breast Cancer Alliance (AABCA). What began as a personal search for support led Reona to unite with eight other Black women to form AABCA, a Minnesota-based organization dedicated to providing culturally specific information, resources and peer support for Black women, men and families affected by breast cancer. The alliance also creates a space where Black women can connect, share and support each other through their journey of survival.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Thrivin' in Color spotlights Marissa Thomas, co-founder and CEO of For the Breast of Us, the first inclusive breast cancer community for women of color. Marissa transformed her personal battle into a platform for hope, advocacy, and empowerment. In this episode, she shares what thriving beyond diagnosis looks like, how women navigate life after cancer, and why creating spaces that honor the unique experiences of women of color is so essential.

In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Thrivin in Color welcomes Kemba Gosier, president of the Advancing Sickle Cell Advocacy Project, Inc. (ASAP), a South Florida-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by sickle cell disease. What began as a young mother's fight for her daughter's health has grown into a powerful movement to uplift families, spread awareness and strengthen access to quality care. In this conversation, Kemba shares her story of resilience, community empowerment, and the transformative power of turning pain into purpose.

It's Back to School Season! This episode features a conversation all about shaping the next generation of leaders. Patrice Meadows, founder and executive director of Atlanta SMART Academy, sits down with host Camry Brown to share tips for parents and students as they start the new school year, and how her school is fusing science, math, and the arts to inspire young minds.

In celebration of Black Business Month, BPRW's Thrivin' in Color podcast is highlighting inspiring Black entrepreneurs. In this engaging episode, host Camry sits down with Jeff Lindor, founder and CEO of The Gentlemen's Factory, to explore how he is creating empowering spaces that advance the personal and professional journeys of men of color. Tune in as Jeff shares his entrepreneurial journey and how this cultural hub in Brooklyn has become a movement, connecting men to career opportunities, investors, and a forward-thinking community.

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