Season 1, Episode 7: Sippin' Tea with Jay Gaston

Season 1, Episode 8: Sippin' Tea with Alexandria Lee

Alexandria Lee is a lifelong resident of Jackson, MS. who currently resides on the West Side, commonly referred to as Thee Best Side! With over a decade dedicated to childcare and nearly another decade committed to hospitality, Alexandria is now adding a skilled seamstress to her repertoire. In her free time, she enjoys her in-home jungle of over 50 plants and 3 Pit-Bull Terriers. In this episode, Alexandria shares her love for Wheel of Fortune, the plant you should never give as a gift, and how creating an atmosphere to thrive in, not just survive, is important.

Season 1, Episode 7: Sippin' Tea with Jay Gaston

Jay was born and raised in Jackson, MS. He graduated from Callaway High School and attended Belhaven University and Alcorn State University. His love of cars and his passion for cooking and baking were deepened when he lived in Baton Rouge, LA. One of his signature recipes, a family favorite, is made from scratch waffles. Jay has been a dedicated Mail Carrier with the United States Postal Service for 38 years. In this episode, Jay shares how every child deserves a fair chance, a moment that caused a smile he has never forgotten and a phone call he had to make.

Season 1, Episode 6: Sippin' Tea with Kayla Thompson

Kayla Thompson was born in Brandon, MS, a Northwest Rankin Alum, and a graduate of Jacksonville State University. She’s an award-winning, Emmy-nominated journalist and host of the 6-7 am Morning News, “Live at 9,” and “The Morning ‘Sip” on WJTV.  In this episode, Kayla shares her passion for old sitcoms, music as her first love, and why the advice given by sports journalist Rob Jay will forever resonate.

Season 1, Episode 5: Sippin' Tea with Jay D. Johnson

Jay D. Johnson is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and the first African American to serve as Professional Photographer/Multi-Media Coordinator for the City of Jackson with the Jackson Police Department- a position he served in for over 34 years. Throughout the United States, Jay is recognized for his excellence in providing great photography services and credits his entrepreneurial spirit to his father, the late James R. Johnson. Jay shares how he captures more than a picture and gives poignant advice to up-and-coming photographers.

Season 1, Episode 4: Sippin' Tea with Koteshya Guidry

Koteshya was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is the middle daughter of three girls. She is a self-taught jewelry maker and owner of The Mayne K, an online boutique specializing in one-of-a-kind beaded bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more. Koteshya will share her passion for health, a love of cooking, and how giving up something in the morning changed her day.    Koteshya's website: https://themaynek.bigcartel.com [https://themaynek.bigcartel.com]