
Hosted by Kim Davis, CEO & President of the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce, Straight from the Heart is where truth meets courage. Every week, we cut through the noise…no fluff…just honest conversations, real facts and real solutions. From tough questions to untold stories, we’re here to educate, empower, and spark meaningful conversations that matter to our community. This is the space where ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | a year ago |
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Courtney Richardson grew up in the Forties, the Kansas City neighborhood, got kicked out of Lincoln High, and did a year in juvenile lockup before he turned 16. By 19 he owned his first rental property. Today he’s the kid who mailed demo tapes to No ... more
Ajamu Webster is back in Kansas City, and he brought a challenge with him.
He spent 42 years here as a structural engineer and community organizer before moving to Ghana, and he sits down with Kim Davis to talk about the thing he's been building for... more
Harold Fears is back, and this time the plan he laid out on Episode 12 isn't a plan anymore. It's running.
Harold sits down with Kim Davis to share what's happening at Ares CDL Institute right now. He's already working inside the Topeka Correctional... more
In this episode of Straight From the Heart, host Kim Davis sits down with Eric Murray, entrepreneur and candidate for the U.S. Senate in Kansas, for a conversation about leadership and the future of Kansas communities.
He grew up in Wyandotte County... more
On this episode of Straight From The Heart, we sit down with Patricia Stouffer, better known as Patti Cakes a breast cancer survivor and creator of Three Ts and a Nana.
Patty shares her journey through an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis and the e... more
In this episode of Straight From the Heart, we continue our discussion of Epstein, shifting the focus from headlines to home. Joined by Brandy Williams of MOCSA, we talk about what sexual abuse really looks like beyond high-profile cases and into our... more
In this episode of Straight From the Heart, we sit down with Bishop Mark Tolbert, pastor, entrepreneur, educator, and civic leader for a conversation about what happens when faith is lived out beyond Sunday and into the community.
From building chur... more
In this episode of Straight From the Heart, we sit down with a Kansas City prosecutor, Melesa Johnson , who’s making tough decisions under intense public scrutiny.
What really happens behind the scenes when cases don’t get charged? Why do some legal... more










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This show centers on civic engagement, local governance, economic development, and empowerment within Black communities in the Kansas City area. Conversations regularly feature leaders from minority chambers, small-business owners, educators, and public officials, with a strong emphasis on practical solutions, accountability, and collaborative action. Noteworthy is the blend of policy critique, community storytelling, and actionable steps to improve local outcomes, making it a valuable listen for listeners who want to understand how local power, business development, and social issues intersect and play out in real communities.
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Recent guests on Straight From The Heart include:
1. Brittney Hugunin
2. Harold William Fears
3. Crystal Watson
4. Raquel Adams
5. Carlos Gomez
6. Khalid Abdulqaadir
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