Coffee with Karen

E58: Fall Scholarship Award Recipient 2024

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:55:23 -0500

Coffee with Karen awards 2024 Fall Carl Edward Malone Scholarship to Jordan Floyd, student at Gaston College in pursuit of a Nuclear Engineering career.

E57: Summer Scholarship Award Recipient 2024

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:10:49 -0400

The IDB for the day: We recognize our Carl E. Malone Summer Scholarship Award Recipient, Ashlee Fortenberry a rising senior at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, NC.

E56: Change It

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:23:24 -0400

The IDB for the day: "Change It." Why not free your mental frustration and take control of your growth journey by just changing it.

E55: Pursue It

Fri, 31 May 2024 15:02:56 -0400

The IDB for the day: "Find It Pursue It. Closing out Mental Health Awareness Month let's redirect our thoughts and actions to now take care of you.

E54: Be Resourceful

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 12:04:50 -0400

The IDB for the day: "Be Resourceful". Equipping parents with helpful homework resources for students from Pre-K to 12th grade.

E53: Character Check

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 15:02:23 -0400

The IDB for the day: "Keep Your Character in Check".

E52: Great Announcement!

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:21:18 -0400

Coffee with Karen announces a new journey! Tune in daily to get you Inspirational Daily Boost (IDB) for the day!

E51: Make Adjustments

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:20:31 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Make Adjustments".

E50: Aim High

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:18:24 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Aim High".

E49: Teachers Award

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:33:34 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Teachers Award". We honor our Coffee with Karen Teachers' appreciation recipients.

E48: Be Kind

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:20:40 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Be Kind".

E47: Stay Focused - Keep Your Head in the Game

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:18:18 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Stay Focused, Keep Your Head in the Game".

E46: Push Back

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:14:00 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Push Back".

E45: Filter Through the Noise

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:10:30 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Filter Through the Noise".

E44: Full Examination

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:07:30 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Full Examination".

E43: Better People

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:51:12 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Better People".

E42: Let God Work it Out

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:48:24 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Let God Work it Out".

E41:Elevation

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:46:36 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Elevation".

E40:Put Your Mouth on Me

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:44:58 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Put Your Mouth on Me".

E39b: Keep Becoming (On Location)

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:27:44 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Keep Becoming".

E39: Deliver Excellence

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:24:51 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Deliver Excellence".

E38: Specifically Ask

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:20:44 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Specifically Ask". Be careful of what you ask for, you just might get. Try being specific in your asking.

E37: Delightfully Contagious

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:09:24 -0500

The IDB for the day focused on tips during Covid epidemic: "Delightfully Contagious"

E36: Keep Producing

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:05:29 -0500

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Keep Producing"

E35: Tip 7 - Vision to Completion

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:47:35 -0500

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip 7 - Vision to Completion".

E34: Tip6 - Celebrate a Child Day

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:39:26 -0500

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip 6 - Celebrate a Child Day".

E:33 Tip5 - Build Your Self Care

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:35:04 -0500

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip 5 - Build Your Self Care." While trying to ensure your child is academically successful, don't forget to take care of you.

E32: Tip4 - Don’tTeach, Help.

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:20:16 -0500

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip4 - Don't Teach Help".

E31: Tip3 - Challenge the Challenged

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:16:38 -0500

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip3 - Challenge the Challenged."

E30:Tip2_Need CPR

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:59:36 -0500

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip2 - Need CPR." A proposed methodology for all parents is to collaborate, plan and research.

E29:Tip1-Creating a Habit Checklist.

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:50:57 -0500

The IDB for the day focused on Parental tips during Covid epidemic: "Tip1-Creating a Habit Checklist." How to set up a virtual learning environment for your child.

E27: A Grateful Moment

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 17:03:04 -0500

The IDB for the day: "A Grateful Moment". Life is so busy that at times we forget what is most important to us all. Just a gentle nudge to remind ourselves to take a grateful moment.

E26: Celebrate Yourself

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:37:36 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Celebrate Yourself". You've worked so hard. It's time to celebrate yourself.

E25: Put the Work In

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:28:42 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Put the Work In". The are some biblical truths that are easily recognizable in life like, "In all labor there is profit" and "faith without works is dead". As we mature in life, it is without question that to receive great results, one must put in the work.

E24_Prepare For Your Season (On Location)

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:12:55 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Prepare for Your Season". Let's began to prepare and equip ourselves for our transitional seasons. Let's not wait for change, but prepare ourselves for the anticipated elements of change so the adjustments will be painless.

E23: Put Up or Shut Up (On Location)

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:11:24 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Put Up or Shut Up". Make a decision and stick to it. This benefits you and your relationships honest. We must do what we say and stick to it.

E22: Take a Second Look (On Location)

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:00:25 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Take a Second Look". Some people say, first impression is a lasting impression. However, let's consider looking at that same individual again and reconsider a different perspective.

E21: Dream Again

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 22:58:54 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Dream Again". Life happens, challenges come and barriers are unstoppable at times; Yet our dreams live on within us. Our dilemma is putting pen to paper to bring that dream to fruition. Let's dream again.

E20: Be Authentic

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 22:55:17 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Be Authentic". Will the real "you" please stand up? Are people seeing the authentic you? There is something about being authentic that gains immeasurable respect and appreciation among peers, community and oneself.

E18: Dodge It

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:58:52 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Dodge It". Patterns are helpful but can be a barrier for many of us. Some our our most painful experiences do not have to be repeated, just dodge it.

E17: Make a Deposit

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:41:42 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Make a Deposit". Sometimes all anyone ever needs is a kind word, an encouraging thought or affirmation to help them move forward in their lives. Let's make small deposits today.

E16: Embrace Your Journey

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:16:43 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Embrace Your Journey". Whatever or whichever path you take, embrace it. Some decisions we've made were a part of our personal journey.

E15: Abstract Experiences

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:39:50 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Abstract Experiences". When things seem unclear and not familiar to us, we may have to take a closer look to get full understanding.

E14: Distractions - Stay Focused (On Location)

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:45:54 -0500

IDB for the day: "Distractions - Stay Focused". As a track athlete and running the 100 and 220 Dash, there were so many environmental distractions, but I learned to stay focused to keep the end in mind goal. Somethings life can present many distractions but listen up to a few tips to stay focused on your goal.

E13: Be a Real Model (On Location)

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:24:52 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Be a Real Model". Everybody wants to be a role model. One to educate, encourage and provide wise council is an awesome responsibility. However, we may want to consider being a "Real Model". What or who does that look like?

E12: Get Out of the Box (On Location)

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 19:47:21 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Get Out of the Box". It's ok to think and do something different to set yourself apart. What happens if we try something new to expand your thoughts? Could we perhaps be led to new opportunities?

E11: Game Changer (On Location)

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:22:03 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Game Changer". Inspired by a mug that stated "women ruled the world" reminds us to take risk and keep forward into the unknown.

E10: Start Over (On Location)

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:42:19 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Start Over". After assessing yourself and where you are in life, it is ok to start over. How does one do this?

E9 -Thank God For All Things

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:31:38 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Thank God For All Things". Regardless of the aggravation, disappointments and frustrations others bestow upon you, there is still a reason to give God thanks for their existence.

E8 - God Bless This Mess

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:06:12 -0500

The IDB for the day: "God Bless This Mess". There are complicated situations or circumstances that are private to me and only discussed with God allowing my internal belief for Him to better the situation.

E7 - Stayed Focused

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:21:20 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Stayed Focused". Coaches normally tell you to keep your head in the game. As encouragers in this journey, just a gentle nudge to everyone to stay focused.

E6 - Push Back on Social Expectations

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 23:10:14 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Push Back on Social Expectations". Don't be pressured by social expectations. Be your authentic self.

E5 - Filter Through the Noise

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 22:34:37 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Filter Through the Noise". When your child comes home differently and not acting the same, perhaps even with a strange attitude. We have to filter through the noise and find the root to help them.

E4 - Conduct Your Full Examination

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 21:41:54 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Conduct Your Full Examination" (School Edition). Have you taken the time to conduct a full mental examination on your child before they leave your house to attend school? I recommend a few "check points" for your consideration.

E3 - Better People Better Blessings

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:37:44 -0500

The IDB for the day: "Better People Better Blessings". There has to be a part of all of us that is good. Take a moment to learn how to demonstrate that goodness daily.

E2 - Get Pass the Mouth

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:01:30 -0500

The IDB for the Day: "Get Pass the Mouth". Be careful how you allow individuals to push your button just to get an unfavorable reaction from you. Let me show you how to protect your integrity.

E1- Elevation...No Tolerance

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:56:23 -0500

The IDB (Inspirational Daily Boost): "Elevation...No Tolerance". There are next levels to obtain where previous attributes of my life are not allowed to join me.

Coffee with Karen- The New Season

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:08:22 -0500

Join Coffee with Karen weekly in her new season to experience the IDB (Inspirational Daily Boost).