We Talk with Arianne Craig Jolla

On this episode we're discussing having Trust in Your Vision with Marlon Watts and Nick Clark who started what would become the World In Vision brand as 14-year-olds. We'll hear about how their vision, which started with $120 and 12 t-shirts, has grown into a full-fledged movement, how they've remained focused through the challenges and setbacks, and what these friends and business partners have sacrificed to see their vision through. Listen in, as WE Talk!

On this episode we are discussing being conditioned for success with Patrick Robertson, owner of The Lab. This former professional football player shares his personal path to the pros, how he's used his own disappointments to prepare the next generation of talent both mentally and physically and how he identifies the standouts among the many young athletes trying to make it to the pros. Listen in, as WE Talk!

On this episode we discuss women and leadership with Ronicka Briscoe. She shares the legacy of leadership she is leaving for young girls and women in her community, what led her to begin working in education and ultimately starting her own leadership academy for young women, and how she helps them tackle peer pressure and even the pressure to be perfect on social media. Listen in, as We Talk.

On this episode we’re discussing developing your billion dollar dream with Andre Lewis and Michael Meredith. The friends and business partners share how they made the leap…. Leaving stable careers to running their own real estate development company boasting a portfolio of more than $27 million in assets. They share what motivated them to step out on their own, the lessons they have learned along the way and how they manage being friends and business partners. Listen in, as We Talk!

On this episode of WE Talk, you’ll hear all about community reinvestment from a man who has built a business out of his passion for investing in his community. Anthony Kimble shares how he got his start in real estate investment and development, the power he has found as a black man leading group economics efforts in his city and the challenges he’s faced getting residents to take pride in their own communities first. Listen in, as WE Talk.

On this episode, we hear what it means to live a socially conscious life from the founder of Saint Josephine Marketing Agency, Gabrielle Deculus. She shares details about how she uses her platforms and influence to promote the work of socially responsible individuals and organizations and why she’d rather collaborate than compete with other women. Gabbi also shares where her focus is these days… promoting social equality, branding or entrepreneurship. Let's all elevate as WE Talk.

On this episode of WE Talk we are discussing Equity & Empowerment. As the founder and Executive Director of the non-profit El Centro, Lindsey Navarro is on a mission to empower her community through business and financial training. She shares why she is fighting for marginalized communities, the challenges Latinos face when it comes to starting their own businesses and why she sacrifices to make sure others get a fair shake. Listen in to this timely conversation as WE Talk.

On this episode I share time with a woman who is boldly speaking up and speaking out! Mary Dee Moran shares how she is inspiring creating cultural awareness and offering perspective through her work, why she became a voice for the voiceless and how the average citizen can normalize conversations about race and culture. Mary Dee also shares the lessons she has learned in the past year about grace, rest forgiveness and balance. Things get deep as WE talk.

On this episode we are discussing community and theater. Lucky Johnson is a true Son of New Orleans who uses his voice and platform in the entertainment industry to advocate for his community. With a resume as an actor, producer and director, Lucky tells us how he manages to make his way into many of the films shot in New Orleans, how important it is for him to reach back to mentor young people in the community and what he sees for his future in the film industry. Get Comfortable as WE Talk.

On this episode we are discussing sudden loss and reclaiming the narrative. Dr. Alisha Reed is a mother and professional who suffered the sudden and public loss of her husband after 6 years of marriage. She tells us about the life they shared and dreamed of and the sudden life shift for her and her son. She is not your average widow, and she breaks down the anatomy of being a FLY widow and what she is really made of. It gets real, as WE Talk!

On this episode, we are taking a look at the journey from educator to entrepreneur. Lauren Lewis shares the steps she took to go from hair stylist to beauty educator and ultimately open her own cosmetology institute. We learn her principles for building a business, the lessons she learned from those who paved the way and what she sees for the future of cosmetology. Get ready for this conversation as WE talk.

On this episode we go behind the scenes of Jessica Johnson’s life as an actor, creator and avid food blogger. She shares with us how she survives and thrives in the entertainment industry, how her personal life informs her life on screen and how she’s harnessing her love of food into a recognizable brand. Grab some popcorn as WE talk!

On this episode we are talking to a woman who has dedicated more than 20 years of her life to public service. Senator Karen Carter Peterson has broken through the glass ceiling for women throughout her political career carrying a heavy weight of her own along the way. We discuss how she is shaking things up and getting things done and why she chose to go beyond her career as a lawyer to also serve as a politician. Listen in as We Talk

On this episode we are taking a look at one man on a mission to do good and seek justice. Gary Chambers is a force who gained national attention for speaking up for young people and challenging the leaders in his home town of Baton Rouge. We will learn how his upbringing prepared him for a life committed to public service, he tells us about the important causes he champions and what drives him to wake up and do the work every day. Stay Woke as WE Talk.

On this episode, we discuss legacy and service with Senator Troy Carter. The youngest of six, raised by a single mother... Carter has led a life dedicated to service and community having been elected to his first public office when he was just 27. We discuss what he believes are the solutions to current issues related to race and equity in America, the importance of maintaining connection to the community even as a career politician and what more he wants to do on his journey to serve. Listen in as WE Talk.

We had a great ride this season, hearing from some amazing people: food and travel bloggers, a media personality and actor, entrepreneurs, a podcaster, and even a rocket scientist! On the final episode of Season 1, Arianne Craig Jolla takes us back to reminisce on some of the highlights and most memorable moments of the season; and she shares the lessons that impacted her from each guest's experiences.

On this episode we're discussing the Hidden Secrets of Women’s Health. We’re sitting down with Jasmin Lawson the self-proclaimed vag warrior. She is a mother and new business owner who created a complete line of 100 percent natural feminine products. She shares what led her down this path, the important lessons she’s learned about women’s vaginal health and the impact she hopes to have on other women.

On this episode we are discussing balancing relationships and family. Arianne Craig Jolla gets personal with Birk McGee who met and married his wife in 7 months after figuring out what he truly wanted out of life and love. Get ready to take notes as he tells us how he manages marriage, career, co-parenting, growing his family and he gives us his relationship do’s and don’ts. Tune in as “WE TALK.”

On this extended episode we are discussing loss and endurance. We hear from Nicole Hardeman, a mother who found the will and strength to go on after prematurely giving birth to a beautiful daughter and losing her 4 weeks later. She shares the intimate details of her journey, how she’s managing the heartbreak and how she now honors Bryant’s life.

Jon Renthrope founded the first Black-owned brewing company in the South; and he has grown it to great success in spite of inequities in the industry. On this episode of WE Talk, Arianne Craig Jolla chats with Jon about his struggles in building capital, and what drives him to create wealth and sustainable jobs in his community - all while keeping his family first.

When Grammy award-winning artist and NBC's 'The Voice' coach John Legend selected Casme to compete on his team for the TV show, this New Orleans singer knew it was her time to show America what makes her special. In this episode of 'WE Talk' with Arianne Craig Jolla, Casme talks about her self-defined label as a "gumbo artist," and how it caused her to stand-out on the popular TV show. She also talks about her vision and re-vision in life.

On this week’s episode we discuss perception and authenticity. We hear how Fresh Johnson maintains her identity in the workplace, how she is refining and perfecting her business during the pandemic and she opens up about a personal loss that she’s endured.

On this week’s episode we discuss hopes and dreams and learn what it takes to date a rocket scientist. Dr. K. Renee Horton dreamed of becoming an astronaut but didn’t let obstacles deter her from reaching for the stars.

In this episode, Arianne sits down with blogger and avid traveler Erica Oubre to discuss rejection and acceptance. Erica shared her journey overcoming a humiliating break up while in her grad school, coming to a place of acceptance and ultimately going public with her story.

On the first installment of 'WE Talk', we're taking an intimate look into my life. We'll touch on my childhood growing up in New Orleans, how I turned my life around and began working within the school system, becoming an entrepreneur and published author and finally, my goal in helping women resist the urge to quit. Join me as WE Talk!