A Dayton mother and daughter are turning family conversations into a platform for leadership, legacy, and opportunity. Through the Raised By Her podcast, Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders and Donnica Hawes-Saunders explore intergenerational wisdom while creating space for local entrepreneurs, changemakers, and community leaders to share their stories.

For ninety years, the National Council of Negro Women has built a legacy of power through leadership, service, and the continued elevation of women of African descent and their communities.

From radio producer to ordained minister, business advisor, and author, Utsey T. Shelton’s life is a journey of faith, service, and transformation. Her mission is clear: to help women become who they truly are—boldly, audaciously, and on purpose.