Straight From The Heart

In this episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis sits down with Harold Fears, founder of Just One Transportation, to talk about second chances, rebuilding the village, and the truth about CDL careers.

A CDL, or Commercial Driver's License, is a special license needed to operate large or heavy motor vehicles like tractors, trailers, dump trucks, or passenger buses.

After prison, when Harold obtained his CDL and started his career, it changed his life in less than a year.

He became a six-figure success, showing what happens when opportunity meets determination...

In this powerful episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis sits down with award-winning film critic and cultural storyteller Shawn Edwards to uncover why so many stories from Black cinema and Black history as a whole keeps getting lost, erased, or rewritten.

We covered the Kansas City’s own Boone Theater, the forgotten legacy of Sarah Rector as well as the future of 18th & Vine. Sean carefully breaks down what’s missing, why it matters, and what it will take to preserve Black culture in a world where misinformation spreads faster than truth.

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Billions of dollars are flowing into Kansas City but Black developers and Black contractors still aren’t moving in sync.

In this episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis and co-host Billy break down the real reasons behind the disconnect: trust gaps, communication issues, historical wounds, missed opportunities, and why both sides keep saying the other “isn’t ready.”

They discuss how there are some uncomfortable conversations that need to happen if Black businesses are ever going to fully participate in major development opportunities.

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In this episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis sits down with Christal Watson, the newly elected Mayor of Kansas City, Kansas and the first Black woman to ever hold the seat.

From being counted out to winning a historic grassroots victory, Christal shares the real story behind her campaign, the obstacles she faced, and the community that refused to give up on her.

This conversation is about leadership, integrity, and what happens when everyday people decide they deserve better.

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America has a problem with power, silence, and abuse…and you can see it at every level, whether it’s the church, the courthouse, politics of pop culture.

In this episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis (CEO & President of the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce) and co-host Khalid Abdulqaadir (former U.S. military intelligence officer) dig into the uncomfortable truth behind Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the system that protects the powerful.

This isn’t gossip, it’s a call to wake up. Because the real story isn’t just about Epst...

When the National Guard shows up in our neighborhoods, is it really about safety or control?

In this episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis (CEO & President of the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce) and co-host Khalid Abdulqaadir (former U.S. military intelligence officer) unpack what it means to see American cities “occupied” by military presence.

From rising violence to political theater, race, and history, this episode asks: are we witnessing protection or the quiet rise of a new kind of control?

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Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we live and work — but is it leaving Black communities behind?

In this episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis (CEO & President of the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce) sits down with Kenneth Yancy (Chief AI, Intent Digital Marketing, and Data Officer) to unpack the realities of AI, access, and opportunity in the Black community.

From algorithmic bias to entrepreneurship and education, this episode explores how we can shift from being consumers of technology to creators, innovators, and leaders shaping the future.

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Frank White’s recall election is making headlines, but what’s the truth behind it? In this episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis and guest Racquel Adams break down the facts vs. myths of Jackson County’s special election.

From the real cost to taxpayers to the political gridlock and misinformation around taxes and stadium funding, this conversation gets to the heart of whether the recall is truly about accountability or just politics as usual.

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It’s not enough to inspire from the stage, without strategy, movements stall. In this episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis and co-host Khalid Abdulqaadir unpack the missing step in Black leadership: planning.

From lessons of the Civil Rights Movement to the role of Black culture as a natural resource, this conversation digs into why unity fails without strategy and how planning can move us from talk to transformation.

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In today’s world, collaboration isn’t just nice to have, it’s survival. In this episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis sits down with Carlos Gomez, President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, to talk about breaking silos, building trust, and why collaboration beats competition every time.

From the challenges of uniting communities to the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of Kansas City hosting the World Cup, this conversation is all about working together for something bigger.

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From the church to public office, leaders are meant to serve the people but are they living up to that calling? In this episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis and guest Khalid Abdulqaadir dive into the disconnect between pastors, politicians, and the communities they claim to represent. From faith to politics, service to self-interest, this conversation asks the tough questions about where leadership is failing us and what role the people must play in demanding better.

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Politicians call it “redistricting,” but the truth is far more dangerous. In this debut episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis and guest Khalid Abdulqaadir break down gerrymandering and how it manipulates power, silences communities, and threatens democracy. From Missouri to the national stage, this conversation uncovers what’s really at stake and why your voice matters more than ever.

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