Queenstar Media
Elevating Voices, Inspiring Change.
My mission is to spotlight and amplify the work of the visionaries changing our world. These inspiring conversations with global education, technology, and healthcare leaders go beyond surface-level discussions, delving into what drives their progress and innovation. In a world focused on highlighting the negative, the goal is to showcase the problem-solvers tackling our biggest societal challenges.
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From revolutionary educators to tech pioneers and healthcare visionaries, we explore the ideas shaping our future. Discover the stories behind the innovations.
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Interview with Time 100 Honoree Dr. Freeman Hrabowski on His Legacy
When I think of true leadership and the type of person I want to be when I grow up, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski is my standard. Renowned for his role in transforming the University of Maryland Baltimore Country from a commuter college into a diverse hub for STEM learning, my conversation with him dives into his story growing up in the Civil Rights era and his advice for educators in an increasingly polarizing world. This is one of those conversations and moments that will forever be imprinted in my memory. He also called me the "Oprah of Education" at the end of the interview which may be the greatest compliment I have ever received.😂
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Interview with Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet on Black Maternal Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, black women have the highest maternal mortality rate in the United States — 69.9 per 100,000 live births for 2021, almost three times the rate for white women. I was honored to sit down with Dr. Dr. Mary Ann- Etiebert, Associate Vice President of Health Equity and former Lead of Merck for Mothers to learn more about the work Merck is leading to promote safe, high-quality, and respectful maternity care for all women.
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Interview with Hip Hop Legend & Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels on Mental Health
A vast – and growing – student mental health crisis is creating unprecedented challenges for educators from pre-K to college. On this W/A Queen's Court episode, I sat down with DMC about his work to advocate for mental health support for students, his legacy, and who he believes is the “future of hip-hop.” Fun fact, this was my first ever "high-profile" in-person celebrity interview and DMC's energy and warmth made this a fun and enjoyable moment that I'll always remember.
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Interview with Dr. Sebastian Garcia-Saiso, Director of Evidence and Intelligence at the World Health Organization on AI Tech in Healthcare
In partnership with the White House Cancer Moonshot Initiative and the National Minority Quality Forum, I sat down with Dr. Garcia to discuss the latest technology advancements in cancer prevention and the impact of AI in healthcare.
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Interview with Former DCPS Chancellor and Reconstruction CEO, Kaya Henderson
In this W/A Queen's Court episode, I sat down with former DC chancellor and founder of Reconstruction Kaya Henderson to learn more about her leadership journey, and the do-and-don’ts of selling to school districts.
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Interview with Dr. Kashyap Patel, CEO of the Community Oncology Alliance on Social Determinants of Health
This interview with Dr. Kashyap Patel was a 101 lesson on “social determinants of health”. Research shows that 34% of US cancer deaths would be preventable if socioeconomic disparities could be eliminated. Dr. Patel founded the No One Left Alone (NOLA) initiative, to improve access to care for patients with cancer regardless of ability to pay. Dr. Patel’s warmth during our conversation and reminder that we are all “children of God” left me awed and inspired.
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Interview with Ken Oliver VP of Checkr.org, who Spent Eight Years in Solitary Confinement for Reading the Wrong Book.
One of my favorite interviews of all time. This W/A Queen's Court episode dives into the story of Ken’s journey from incarceration to the head of fair chance hiring initiatives as a VP at Checkr and the Executive Director of the Checkr Foundation. It’s a story about the power of literacy and the importance of second chances.
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Real Talk Collection: Connecting Black students and families with College and Career Prep Resources
In November 2020, I and a group of six incredible black women came together to create Real Talk, a career and college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black professionals and representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. For three years, I was the on-camera host for these events reaching over 50,000 students across the world. Check out the more than 20 Real Talk Sessions I led in partnership with the College Board.
09
Interview with Jocelyn Ulrich, VP of Innovation Policy and Research at PhRMA on the Importance of Diversity in Clinical Research
In this episode, Jocelyn and I spoke about the investments PhRMA is making to build diversity trail sites in local communities and how America’s biopharmaceutical companies collaborated with hundreds of key health stakeholders at state, national and international levels to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Interview with Dr. Roberto Montoya, First-Ever Chief Educational Equity Officer for the Colorado Department of Higher Education on the Differences between HBCU's and HSI's and Supporting Students through Personalized Coaching.
This interview with Dr. Roberto Montoya takes on a deep dive about his personal life, his unique career, and personal journey. Listen to the conversation as he shares how InsideTrack is empowering students at Minority Serving Institutions and emerging Hispanic serving institutions through tailored coaching.
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Interview with Dr. Tom Beer, Chief Medical Officer of Multi-Cancer Early Detection at Exact Sciences on Importance of Early Screenings
During this conversation, Dr. Beer and I discussed the latest technologies in cancer screening, his work with Exact Sciences, the different innovations that have changed the landscape of cancer screening in favor of early detection, and the importance of making these early detection technologies available to all communities.
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Interview with the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history, Elana Meyers Taylor on the Importance of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Teacher Diversity, and Supporting Young Athletes
Fun fact - this was the first filmed Queen's Court interview ever! In the video, Elana shares some of her most formative educational experiences and talks about her work with Classroom Champions, which brings the mentorship and mindset of world-class athletes to schools around the country to improve student engagement, build growth mindsets, and inspire positive classroom culture. Special shout out to Elana for letting me hold her Olympic medals after the interview 😂