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Kara Robinson Chamberlain: Surviving a Serial Killer.

Kara Robinson Chamberlain

Kara Robinson Chamberlain was kidnapped by a serial killer. Yes. You read that correctly. At 15, she was abducted by a serial killer, escaped AND helped authorities capture the man who kidnapped her. This horrific experience could traumatize anyone. But you’re going to hear how Kara escaped, how she not only survived and helped authorities capture this man but how she has transformed this nightmare into strength, and what she’s ultimately grateful for.

Now, Kara is out in front, spreading hope, encouragement to other survivors and to remind them they can heal—and they are stronger than what has happened to them.

This is a remarkable story of survival, composure and courage.

Find out what Kara’s learned that is universal and can help you in your life YOUR life, regardless of your situation.

Kara’s website: https://www.kararobinsonchamberlain.com/

Kara’s twitter: https://twitter.com/KR_Chamberlain

Kara’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kararobinsonchamberlain/?hl=en

Reppin 5.7: Ginger Zee

Ginger Zee

Photo Credit: Heidi Gutman

Ginger Zee is the Chief Meteorologist for ABC News, forecasting for and reporting on the nation's weather from Good Morning America to World News Tonight. Zee has been on the ground before, during and after almost every major weather event and dozens of historic storms including Hurricane Katrina. With every report, she never loses sight on the human toll these devastating storms has taken.

She’s highly respected and beloved by audiences across the United States. But what viewers may not have known was the amount of painful, trauma she has personally had to experience.

When Ginger opened her life to readers in Natural Disaster-her first best seller, the response was enormous. She put a very relatable if surprising face on depression and has helped lessen the stigma surrounding mental health issues. But Ginger tells us, Natural Disaster was "Ginger Lite" and only scratched the surface.

In this moving follow-up called A Little Closer To Home, Ginger shares her truest self. She spent most of her life shielding her vulnerabilities from the world all while being a professional people pleaser. Her stormy childhood, her ongoing struggles with crippling depression, being involved in dangerous relationships, sexual assault, her suicide attempts, and many other life experiences will resonate with readers who are likely to see themselves along the way. 

In spite of its serious subject matter, Ginger is not only surviving—but thriving. On Reppin, meet this unbelievably courageous, strong woman who is sharing her lessons of healing and how you can also overcome your hardships.

Ginger’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ginger_Zee

Ginger’s Instagram: @ginger_zee

Ginger’s book A Little Closer To Home: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Closer-Home-Found-After/dp/1368042007


Reppin 5.6: Dr. Katherine Ramsland

**WARNING: Some content maybe graphic for sensitive listeners.

Dr. Katherine Ramsland

Dr. Katherine Ramsland has had extensive conversations with Dennis Rader, the convicted serial killer known as “BTK” Bind Torture Kill. She teaches forensic psychology at DeSales University, where she is the Assistant Provost. She’s also the author of more than 1,500 articles and 68 books, including How to Catch a Killer, The Psychology of Death Investigations, and Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, The BTK Killer. 

She was co-executive producer for the A&E documentary based on the years she spent talking with Rader. Dr. Ramsland consults on death investigations and writes a fiction series based on a female forensic psychologist who manages an investigative team and accepts cases that include paranormal aspects.  Going further, she has appeared on more than 200 crime documentaries and magazine shows, she’s an executive producer of Murder House Flip, consulted for CSI, Bones, and The Alienist.  

When you’ve interacted with the criminal mind and have encountered so much darkness, how does one process that information and insight? How can you not be overwhelmed or consumed by that? How do you find light and can you have faith in humanity? Meet the woman who is fearless and is exploring all avenues of the human psyche.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/katramsland?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherineramsland/?hl=en

Dr. Ramsland’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Katherine-Ramsland/e/B000APFCQC?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_6&qid=1647030648&sr=8-6

Reppin 3.12: Angela Yee

Angela Yee

Angela Yee

Angela Yee is best known as one of the hosts of the nationally syndicated show The Breakfast Club. She is the only female voice on the show which has been the number one radio program in “The Source” Power 30 issue for 5 years in a row. The NYS Broadcasters Association awarded “The Breakfast Club” the 2014 OUTSTANDING ON-AIR BROADCAST PERSONALITY OR TEAM award, and in 2017 the Breakfast Club was awarded the iHeartRadio Urban Personality of the Year Award.

Listeners can hear “Angela Yee’s Rumor Report,” her advice segment “Ask Yee,” and current events with “Front Page News.”  True to her personality, Angela has also continued to expand her brand with her popular podcast “Angela Yee’s Lip Service” and in 2019 she organized the first nationwide tour for “Lip Service Live” with Live Nation

When she’s not in front of the mic or hosting, Angela is also an entrepreneur and a philanthropist. She’s involved with numerous organizations that support everything from health, literacy to groups that promote diversity and inclusion. All of her efforts are varied—but have one thing in common—empathy and to build communities and people up.

Angela has received a WEEN Mission Award, the Shirley Chisholm Woman of Distinction Award, the Vice-Chancellor’s Achievement Award for the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI), a Gracie Award for National Radio Host/Personality, a Gracie Award for her Lip Service podcast, a Spirit of Detroit Award, the Airblazer Award from the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group and Talentmasters Morning Show Bootcamp….to name a few.

What shapes this unstoppable woman? What’s it take to be the solo female voice on a hugely popular show? Where does this drive and commitment to community come from? Find out now. Meet this inspiring, incredible woman-right here on Reppin.

Angela’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/angelayee?s=20

Angela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelayee/?hl=en

Angela’s Non Profit Well Read: http://wellread.org/

Angela’s Juices For Life: http://juicesforlife.nyc/

Reppin 3.4: Mary Beth Evans

Mary Beth Evans

Mary Beth Evans

Mary Beth Evans is an 8 time Emmy winner! She’s an immensely talented actress, producer and entrepreneur. Since 1986, she has breathed life into the beloved character Kayla Brady and part of super couple, Steve and Kayla on Days Of Our Lives.

Mary Beth’s other credits include General Hospital, The Bay, Chasing Life, Body Of Proof and As the World Turns. She’s consistently in top form, hitting e-v-e-r-y beat and in e-v-e-r-y scene. Mary Beth has been a longtime favorite with audiences and has earned her spot as a daytime icon.

Going beyond television, she’s a successful entrepreneur with Mary Beth’s Apple Pie and she also has a lifestyle and inspirational blog called Plank.

Entertainment outlets have covered her career throughout the years so you may think you know her—but you have no idea. Mary Beth comes to Reppin and shares her personal stories, lessons learned and her sources of strength. This maybe an interview unlike any other, get to know this incredible woman behind the powerhouse talent.

Mary Beth’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/marybeth_evans1

Mary Beth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marybeth.evans/

Mary Beth’s Blog Plank: http://www.plankblog.com/

Reppin 3.3: Tara Setmayer

Tara Setmayer

Tara Setmayer

Tara Setmayer is a CNN Political Commentator, ABC News Political Contributor and former GOP communications director on Capitol Hill. Setmayer is a 2020 Harvard Institute of Politics Resident Fellow  and Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project. She is currently the host of  "Honestly Speaking with Tara," podcast. She often appears on CNN's prime time programs and contributes to ABC's Good Morning America, Nightline and guest hosts The View. She's also made numerous appearances on HBO's Real Time w/Bill Maher. She’s a lifelong Republican, resolute in her beliefs with the TRADITIONAL values of the GOP, and an outspoken critic of the current administration. Tara comes to REPPIN and gives us insight into who she is outside the political ring, where she draws her grit from and how she withstands the pressures of politics and what it takes to stand up against her own political party in an effort to restore the true principles of the republican party.

Tara’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaraSetmayer

Tara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetarasetmayer/?hl=en

Tara’s Podcast: Honestly Speaking With Tara: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honestly-speaking-with-tara-setmayer/id1435680502

Reppin 2.12: Nicola Correia-Damude

Nicola Correia-Damude

Nicola Correia-Damude

Nicola Correia-Damude is an award winning actor and singer. You’ve seen her on Shadowhunters, Burden Of Truth, October Faction, The Strain, Coroner and My Spy. Nicola has also been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for her Guest Starring performance on Remedy and received the Best Actress in a feature film award at the San Diego FilmOut Festival for her work in Margarita. Nicola comes to REPPIN and shares her personal challenges of being mixed race, self identification, body diversity, inequalities, what she’s learned and what she’s doing to open doors for others. You’ll see she’s not only a talented actress and singer-but she’s out in front working to open doors for others.

Nicola’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolancd

Nicola’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolasummer/?hl=en

Reppin 2.5: Shannon Watts

Shannon Watts

Shannon Watts

She went from being a stay at home mom with 70 something friends on Facebook and wanting to have an online conversation about gun safety to founding a movement called Moms Demand Action- Americans fighting for public safety measures that protect people from gun violence. Now, Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state of the country and is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country, with nearly 6 million supporters. In addition to her work with Moms Demand Action, she’s an active board member of Emerge America, one of the nation’s leading organizations for recruiting and training women to run for office. Meet Shannon Watts and you’ll see she’s a mother, leader and warrior. She shares her experiences, beliefs, the immense pressure she faces -how releases stress & how she keeps it all together.

Mom’s Demand Action: https://momsdemandaction.org/

Shannon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/shannonrwatts

Fight Like A Mother: https://fightlikeamother.org/

Reppin Season 2 Premiere: Michelle Hurd

Michelle Hurd

Michelle Hurd

Michelle Hurd is an extraordinarily talented actress with an impressive list of credits that includes Law and Order SVU, Daredevil, Blindspot, Hawaii Five-O, Gossip Girl, ER, 90210 to Younger -just to name a FEW! And currently you can find her starring on the hit Star Trek: Picard as Raffi Musiker!

Michelle shares personal stories that impacted her and shaped how she views the world. She talks about the challenges she faced professionally and personally and why she is a fierce advocate for equality and justice for all.

This is a very insightful, powerful and intimate conversation—and one you don’t want to miss. Meet this amazing actress and you’ll find out she’s even more incredible in real life.

Michelle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsMichelleHurd