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  • What They Don't Tell You!
    May 6 2026
    Thembisa Mshaka pulls back the curtain on her music industry journey, revealing hard-earned lessons and the untold truths behind the business. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, and the Wu-Tang Clan. She’s a creative executive, a storyteller, and the author of Put Your Dreams First… and she’s helped shape careers in ways most people never get to see.
    Instagram: / officialhiphopbeauty
    Email: mshakamedia@gmail.com
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Music Publishing Explained for Independent Artists
    Feb 20 2026
    In this powerful episode, Kelly sits down with entertainment attorney, artist manager, educator, and author Michael A (Michael Aczon) for an unfiltered conversation about what artists really need to know about the music industry today.

    Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelAczon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@michaelaczon.com
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    1 h et 15 min
  • Claudia Viek, Founder, Invest in Women Entrepreneurs (I-WE) Initiative
    Jan 25 2026
    Episode #67 Straight Talking with Kelly-Claudia Viek, Founder, Invest in Women Entrepreneurs (I-WE) Initiative

    Join me and my guest, Claudia, as she discusses the importance of investing in women entrepreneurs.

    Claudia Viek is a nationally recognized advocate for women entrepreneurs with over 35 years of experience in business incubation, micro-lending, and policy advocacy. She founded the Invest in Women Entrepreneurs (I-WE) Initiative to address the chronic underfunding of women-owned businesses and has helped secure millions in public and private funding to support women entrepreneurs across California and the nation.

    Social Media
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiaviek/

    About Kelly Armstrong, Your Podcast Host: Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, Speaker

    Kelly K. Armstrong is an image consultant and educator based in San Francisco. She hosts the Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, where she interviews guests from various industries. Armstrong has over 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, advising on personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training. She founded the Primed & Prepped program at the Bay View YMCA, which provides job training for young people in underserved communities. Armstrong is passionate about helping people look and feel their best.

    Social Media
    Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/duiathk/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyk.podcastchannel
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellykpodcast
    Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly
    Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917
    Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=karenarmstrong
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    39 min
  • Theo Ellington- Making a Difference in The City That Made Him
    Nov 15 2025
    Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen”It is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across many industries. I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources.Episode #66 Straight Talking with Kelly- Theo Ellington, Executive Director, Ruth Williams Opera House, Bayview.Join me and my guest, Theo Ellington, as he talks about the city that made him. About Theo Ellington Theo Ellington, a third-generation San Franciscan whose life story is deeply intertwined with the city, is now seeking to serve as Supervisor for District 10. Raised in Bayview by a hardworking single mother, Theo’s path from adversity to advocacy began early — inspired by the community around him and driven by a determination to create a safer, fairer, and more vibrant San Francisco.From producing documentaries featured at the SF International Film Festival and the World Economic Forum, to leading citywide initiatives that built 1,000 affordable homes, expanded homeless services, and created 3,000 living-wage jobs, Theo’s impact is felt across every corner of our city. Today, he continues his mission as Executive Director of the Ruth Williams Bayview Opera House, where he’s leading a cultural renaissance and nurturing the next generation of local artists. As a husband, father, and lifelong Bayview resident, Theo is raising the fourth generation of San Franciscans — and working to ensure this city remains a place where every family can live, work, and thrive.Social Media Email: ellingtontheo@gmail.comWebsite: Ruth Williams Opera House- https://rwoh.org/Website:https://www.bhfs.com/people/theodore-ellington/Website: https://www.theoellington.com/about Facebook: / ellingtontheo Instagram: / theoellingtonsf About Kelly Armstrong Kelly K. Armstrong is an image consultant and educator based in San Francisco. She hosts the Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, where she interviews guests from various industries. Armstrong has over 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, advising on personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training. She founded the Primed & Prepped program at the Bay View YMCA, which provides job training for young people in underserved communities. Armstrong is passionate about helping people look and feel their best.Social Media Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com Facebook: / duiathk YouTube: / @kellyk.podcastchannel Instagram: / kellykpodcast Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=kar...
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    37 min
  • Straight Talking with Kelly-Kelly Castagnaro-Communications Director at CASA of Oregon
    Sep 14 2025
    Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen”
    #RealConversations #DJKellyC #WorkingGirlsVintage

    It is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across many industries. I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources.

    Episode #63 Straight Talking with Kelly- Kelly Castagnaro- Communications Director at CASA of Oregon

    About Kelly Castagnaro
    From San Francisco City Hall to New York nonprofits and now spinning vinyl in Portland, Kelly Castagnaro has lived a life powered by storytelling. As Communications Director for CASA of Oregon, she champions affordable housing and equity through words and advocacy. Beyond the office, she’s DJ KellyC on Freeform Portland, sharing her passion for music, and the creative force behind Working Girls Vintage, where she restores and curates thrifted treasures.

    Social Media
    Website: https://casaoforegon.org/ I
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/kcastagnaro
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/shopworkinggirlsvintage
    FreeForm Portland Radio: https://freeformportland.org/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.castagnaro

    About Kelly Armstrong,
    Your Podcast Host: Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, Speaker
    K. Armstrong is an image consultant and educator based in San Francisco. She hosts the Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, where she interviews guests from various industries. Armstrong has over 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, advising on personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training. She founded the Primed & Prepped program at the Bay View YMCA, which provides job training for young people in underserved communities. Armstrong is passionate about helping people look and feel their best.

    Social Media
    Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/duiath/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyk.podcastchannel I
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellykpodcast
    Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917 Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=karenarmstrong
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    36 min
  • Straight Talking with Kelly- Beyond Bead Stringing – The Artistry of NinarossDesigns
    Aug 15 2025
    Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen”

    It is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across many industries. I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources.

    Episode #62 Straight Talking with Kelly- Beyond Bead Stringing – The Artistry of NinarossDesigns

    About Linda MarieLinda Marie, aka "Artisan Girl," is a San Francisco, CA jewelry designer and owner of NinarossDesigns, who's been making wearable art for several decades. She is a self-taught artisan who enjoys working with wire, semi-precious gemstones, and making her own beads and components. Linda Marie uses several techniques to create unique designs, such as wire wrapping gemstones, handmade resin beads, and wire crochet. NinarossDesigns go way beyond ordinary "bead stringing".

    Social Media
    Website: https://ninarossdesigns.indiemade.com/storeTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@artsygirl830artsyGirl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artisangirlgoldieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NinarossDesigns

    About Kelly Armstrong, Your Podcast Host: Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, Speaker
    Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/duiathk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyk.podcastchannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellykpodcastOnline Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly
    Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917
    Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=karenarmstrong

    About Kelly ArmstrongKelly K. Armstrong is an image consultant and educator based in San Francisco. She hosts the Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, where she interviews guests from various industries. Armstrong has over 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, advising on personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training. She founded the Primed & Prepped program at the Bay View YMCA, which provides job training for young people in underserved communities. Armstrong is passionate about helping people look and feel their best.
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    33 min
  • Straight Talking with Kelly-Andiey Gay-CEO of Andria's Ark
    Jul 12 2025
    Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen.
    It is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across a spectrum of industries. I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts, from various industries. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources.

    Episode #60 Straight Talking with Kelly- Andiey Gay, CEO of Andria's Ark

    Join me and my guest, Andiey Gay, as she talks about the healing power of horticultural and urban agricultural activities.

    About Andiey Gay
    Andiey Gay is the CEO of Andria's Ark Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization geared toward helping individuals obtain and maintain mental and spiritual health through horticultural and urban agricultural activities.

    Social Media
    Facebook: @greenwitch79
    Instagram & TT: @gardenwitchsuper

    About Kelly Armstrong, Your Podcast Host:
    Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, Speaker
    Kelly K. Armstrong is an image consultant and educator based in San Francisco. She hosts the Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, where she interviews guests from various industries. Armstrong has over 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, advising on personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training. She founded the Primed & Prepped program at the Bay View YMCA, which provides job training for young people in underserved communities. Armstrong is passionate about helping people look and feel their best.

    Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/duiathk/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyk.podcastchannel
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellykpodcast
    Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly
    Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=karenarmstrong
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    55 min
  • Straight Talking with Kelly-Emanuel Brueh, Comedian and Comedy Producer
    Jun 26 2025
    Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen” Is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across a spectrum of industries.

    I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts, from various industries. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources.

    Episode #59 Straight Talking with Kelly- Emanuel Brueh

    Join me and my guest, Emanuel Brueh, as he talks about being a stand-up comedian and comedy producer.

    About Emanuel Today’s guest is a newly minted stand-up comedian and comedy producer who’s on a mission to connect people through laughter and shared experiences. Whether performing stories that toe the line between the absurd and the awkward or producing sharp, inclusive, and entertaining shows in venues ranging from intimate lounges to high-end hotels, he is all about creating moments of connection, one punchline at a time. Off stage, he brings over 40 years of professional experience in Human Resources and Hospitality, with expertise in everything from labor relations and policy development to training, recruiting, and employee satisfaction. Whether it’s managing a punchline or a performance review, he knows how to read the room.

    Social Media
    https://www.instagram.com/ebsf63/

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576594253112 https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuelbrueh/

    About Kelly Armstrong, Your Podcast Host: Image Consultant, Publicist, Educator, Personal Development Trainer, Speaker
    Email Address: Imagemaker86@hotmail.com
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyk.podcastchannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellykpodcast
    Online Scheduling Calendar: https://calendly.com/imagemakerkelly
    Professional and Personal Training Programs: https://thinktq.com/index.cfm?sa=111917
    Flori Roberts Cosmetics: https://www.floriroberts.com/?ref=karenarmstrong

    About Kelly Armstrong Kelly K. Armstrong is an image consultant and educator based in San Francisco. Armstrong hosts the Straight Talking with Kelly Podcast, where she interviews guests from various industries. Armstrong has over 25 years of experience in image consulting and public relations, advising on personal appearance, presentation skills, and job readiness training. She founded the Primed & Prepped program at the Bay View YMCA, which provides job training for young people in underserved communities. Armstrong is passionate about helping people look and feel their best.
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    32 min