Tona Brown is an African-American violinist, mezzo-soprano, and trans activist who performs, coaches, and lectures internationally. In 2014, she became the first transgender woman to perform at Carnegie Hall, and she was the first African-American transgender woman to perform for a sitting American president. Join Tona and her friends, colleagues, and celebrity guests as they try to make the world a better place through everyday conversations on fascinating and tantalizing topics! You do not want to miss an episode of this ground-breaking podcast!
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20: How Two CEOs Are Redefining Black Beauty with Desirée Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack
Host Tona Brown interviews CEOs Desirée Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack about redefining Black beauty through Black Opal Beauty and Fashion Fair Cosmetics, emphasizing community support and economic empowerment.
28 May 2025
19: Troy Kennedy and Real-Life Couple Doug & Andrea on Love in the LBGTQ+ Community
Host Tona Brown interviews Troy Kennedy and Doug and Andrea from the House of LaMour, who share personal stories and discuss the importance of authenticity, self-love, and community support within LGBTQ+ relationships.
14 May 2025
18: Discussing Friendship and Community with Robin Fay Massie
In this heartfelt conversation, Tona Brown and Robin Fay Massie reconnect to celebrate milestones, share life updates, and discuss the healing power of music and community support. They explore the balance between art and life, the importance of mentorship, and the journey of Musicians of Mercy, emphasizing the need for community involvement and support in the arts. The discussion highlights personal growth through challenges and the profound impact of music on humanity.
Support Robin:
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Musicians of Mercy: https://www.instagram.com/mercymusicians/ (https://www.instagram.com/mercymusicians/)
Support Conversations With Tona Brown:
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Website: https://tonabrown.com (https://tonabrown.com)
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tonacity1 (https://tiktok.com/@tonacity1)
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/8033e121 (https://gofund.me/8033e121)
Our Show's Theme Song:
Your Kiss by Sydney Jane & Golden Lambo
https://sydneyjane.komi.io/music/your-kiss (https://sydneyjane.komi.io/music/your-kiss)
Credits:
Produced by Sydney Lubitz-Ragland
Edited by Freddi & Sydney Lubitz-Ragland
Shorts edited by Freddi Lubitz-Ragland
Recorded with Riverside
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Who has been a guest on Conversations With Tona Brown
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Desirée Rogers
Cheryl Mayberry McKissack
Troy Kennedy
Doug
Andrea
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
653,614
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
33
Social presence
94
YouTube
86
Engagement
32
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