Your Own Girl Friday

05/23/2026

I am pleased to announce that USA TODAY and its readers picked 'Welcome to Harlem'

https://www.welcometoharlem.com/

as one of the top 10 history tours in the United States. Well done Carolyn Johnson

🏆 HARLEM, WE MADE HISTORY.

named Welcome to Harlem one of the Top 10 Tour Companies in the United States for 2026. 🇺🇸

Thank you for voting & believing in us. This is for the whole neighborhood. Harlem deserves every spotlight. Always has. 💛🖤❤️

04/13/2026

Very pleased to announce that USA TODAY has announced the top 10 tour companies in the US and my partner in Harlem Roots who owns 'Welcome to Harlem' tour company is one of the finalist. Please vote if you can.

Harlem's history is American history, from jazz and poetry to activism and an unmatched cultural renaissance — all packed into one legendary neighborhood. Welcome to Harlem's guided walking tours are led by Harlem locals who know the streets intimately, connecting visitors to the Harlem Renaissanc...

03/31/2026

A special 'Thank you' to 'San Diego Weekly' for the shout out and nomination of our Executive Director, Jessie Case of HandsOn San Diego

https://sdweekly.com/from-first-time-volunteer-to-executive-director-of-handson-san-diego-how-jessie-is-connecting-a-region-through-service-and-community-action-march-2026-honoree/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ42LFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4uEAPwqQM4cq_DSG2pEJr5HdidbqWoB7R7DCtpPmxXm_30JLTgnHgeUpiYk_aem_oA8boRyrbaE4cxIwK9QCNQ

Recognized as part of the March 2026 San Diego Weekly Standouts Series honoring leaders shaping San Diego, California, the Cali-Baja region, and communities connected to the region around the world. San Diego Weekly Standouts | March 2026 Honoree As Executive Director of HandsOn San Diego, Jessie is...

03/28/2026

A very special 'Thank You' to San Diego Magazine for the feature on HandsOn San Diego. We are aiming to be the go to for all things volunteering in San Diego. We are on our way....

The nonprofit organization connected volunteers with 10,000 different opportunities in 2025 using easy sign-ups and personalized filters.

02/10/2026

Truly a pleasure to serve on the board for HandsOn San Diego.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/951926463835365

10/17/2025

A very special 'Thank You' to 'Teddy Talks' podcast for having me on their show. Its a first for me on a children's program. Here is the interview as well as the after hours Youtube video of my interview.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGlNdyI_6J8&list=PLBBcal0H2XhHIb660peDicY6pnvg7610g

https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/26414c3a-ccb5-4e77-9bfd-dd07dbcbb8c0/episodes/3a6b9b21-1420-42b2-bea1-979a891aa786/teddy-talks-being-yourself-with-stacey-blanchet

10/14/2025

I am pleased to share with you the interview with 'San Diego Voyager Magazine' on me and my career...

https://sdvoyager.com/interview/check-out-stacey-blanchets-story/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbSNFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpXLD6zvw7hl8jDUr3niS_7KXYxm9h9FCygkddGHK9y4bz8j9y8ekc_hLjAR_aem_LHu5NvLz9409of4lupPQqQ

Today we’d like to introduce you to Stacey Blanchet. Stacey Blanchet Hi Stacey, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? I was born on June 24, 1965, in San Diego, California. My parents are of Cuban, French and Lebanese descent. I am the elder of two […]

09/04/2025

I am pleased to announce that the editorial team at Magazine has asked me to sit down for an interview on my life and career as part of their 'Inspiring Women' series. Stay tuned.

08/13/2025

I am so beyond proud of my client 'Randy Tidmore' who at 103 received the 'Congressional Medal of Freedom' on Sunday.

The event was incredible with over 550 people who came to celebrate WWII Veterans with a big celebration. My client was one of the original 'Rosie the Riveters.'

This is how you live a life with purpose. Way to go Randy. Truly been an honor knowing you and celebrating you for the past 10 years.

https://timesofsandiego.com/military/2025/08/11/nations-largest-spirit-of-45-event-in-san-diego/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMJkPxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFjV1V0VGxvdnNTb2x1ajVOAR4fmpDh9NjDblizjto9h8RndHA3tQByMf3HK9d8x8ZoHeKKG2i_Nu17mRElYQ_aem_4nt3zxWIcDqVX93blMA4FQ

Nearly 50 WWII veterans and Rosie the Riveters gathered at the Air & Space Museum for the annual Spirit of '45 observance.

07/28/2025

Since we launched on February 3, 2025 our podcast 'The Harlem Time Trotters' in partnership with "Go Kid Go' has seen 2,200 downloads across 940 listeners, with an average monthly growth rate of +16%. A strong monthly growth rate in the industry is typically between +1% to +5%.

Our team Carolyn Johnson Harlem Roots Harlem-Opoly and I could not be happier. Thank you Jennifer Clary and Maia Glikman for all your hard work in making this story come alive to the kids....

Education for Kids Podcast · Weekly Series · Join siblings Maya and King as they embark on thrilling time-traveling adventures through the rich history of Harlem! Guided by the wise and mysterious Professor and their magical butterfly companion,…