Cool Soror with Rashan Ali

Lyrics, Label, Life with Inga 'Nandi' Willis

Inga "Nandi" Willis is a woman who does everything with excellence. 

Tapped by the late Lisa "Lefteye" Lopes as a young artist, this gem of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. went on to write hits for Carlos Santana and lent her writing / producing talents to many multi-platinum artists. 

From her years signed to LaFace Records as a lyricist to her time on the yard at Howard University, Inga has a very unique journey that has made every twist and turn a precursor to each new chapter.  

Now the president of the Mogul Group, Inga continues to soar in civil activism and bettering the community in which she serves.

Putting Persistence In Sports PR with Tareia Williams

Alpha Kappa Alpha member Tareia Williams manages 7 digital platforms for Turner Sports.

She never thought her career would lead her to the field that she now enjoys so deeply.

Passionate to pursue her purpose, she helps aspiring Public Relations students at Clark Atlanta University land internships and jobs through her nonprofit, Power PR.

Tareia also shares how the sisterhood of AKA helped her during some very trying times in her life.

"The Miracle of Happiness After Divorce"

In this CoolSoror episode, Zeta Phi Beta Member Miracle Carroll talks about how moving fromDecatur, GA to Philly to attend Temple University changed her outlook on lifecompletely. We also delve into sorority stereotypes and how she chooses toIgnore the ignorance.

Lastly, thiscompelling interview details Miracle's journey to find her happy after divorce.Women in similar situations will be forever changed.

Coffee, Jesus & Single Mothers with Alisha Gordon

In this episode of Cool Soror, Rashan Ali goes deep with Delta Sigma Theta Member, Alisha Gordon. 

Alisha is on a personal mission to change the narrative of the black,single mother. 

Being raised by a single mother, after her parents divorced at 13-years-old, and being a single mother herself, she has lived and now experiences society’s displaced attitudes about the lives many of these women lead.

A speaker of truth, this Decatur, GA native and Spelman Alumna prefers to be called a teacher and not a preacher.  

Although Alisha received her Masters of Divinity with a concentration in Religious Education from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, she keeps it simple like her slogan; “Coffee & Jesus.”

Obese at 23, Gym Owner at 28 - with Lauren Whitmore-Powers

In this episode of Cool Soror, Rashan Ali chats with Total Fitness Revolution Founder and Co-Owner, Lauren Powers. 

Lauren is a member of Alpha Kappa AlphaSorority, Inc. and she discusses her journey of looking at the scale being over250 lbs to now being certified in seven areas of fitness. 

The Spelman College alumna, walked away from a lucrative job in Pharmaceutical Sales to help men and women meet their fitness goals.  

Her walk of faith continues to help changethe lives of so many people in and around the Atlanta area.

No Remorse, Just Survive - with Dianne Ashford

In this episode of Cool Soror, Rashan Ali finds out the realreason movie producer and Delta Sigma Theta Member, Dianne Ashford walked awayfrom her good computer job to work on movies with film veterans Will Packer andRob Hardy.  Dianne also discusses theplight of the black woman in Hollywood.

Hear who the “Survivor’s Remorse” producer says is her mostfavorite actor she has ever worked with and the tools it takes to truly make itin the film and television industry.