Welcome to The Bestie Advice Podcast

Your go-to space for real talk on relationships, friendship, and life’s biggest moments. Whether you’re navigating the highs and lows of friendship, tackling personal challenges, or looking for wisdom on how to build stronger connections, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for heartfelt advice, relatable stories, and empowering insights to help you thrive in your relationships and beyond.

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  • Founder x Co-host

    Irene has over 20 years of executive experience in Fortune 500 Companies, Small Businesses, Higher education, and Non-profits. She holds a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Her client initiatives specialize in business development, strategic planning, marketing, and operations management. She works with organizations, executive teams, individuals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. She is a faculty member in two universities teaching at all academic levels.

    Irene enjoys spending time with her family and shopping.

  • Founder x Co-Host

    Karron Hayes strives to live a life reflective of the graceful and powerful women of the bible. As a spiritual mentor for many, Karron uses the principle of creating empowered destinies to guide others in their walks with God. Lady Karron has served in various capacities in ministry. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Club; the ministry that served Pastor Cleve Minter and his family, Youth Sunday School & Bible Study teacher, and a lead servant of the Women’s Ministry. Karron and her husband are under the leadership of ArchBishop William Hudson, III; Chief Prelate of the Pilgrim Assemblies International.

    Professionally, Karron has worked in the Accounting industry for over 20 years with expertise in legal and insurance accounting. She has earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Masters of Business Administration.

    In 2020, Karron published her first book, ‘It’s a Graced Day 31-Day Devotional’. She also launched her business, G.R.A.C.E.D., Inc. Her motto and belief is, ‘You are G.R.A.C.E.D; geared, ready, anointed, created, empowered and destined; to fulfill every God-given assignment.

    Karron is the devoted wife of Arlington B. Hayes, Pastor of New Mount Vernon Church in Chicago, and mother of Jazmyne and Johnathan.

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