1st Lady Felicia K. Highlights the Importance of The Sterile Process Survivors Scholarship.

We asked Felicia King, better known as 1stLady Felicia K., “How do you think The Sterile Process Survivors Scholarship, which gives back to survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence, will impact them?”

“I feel it gives a person a sense of purpose. I have firsthand experience with several people who have endured violent situations. When you’re constantly made to feel belittled, you start to feel worthless. The Sterile Process Survivors Scholarship can help establish worth. For a survivor, entering into an opportunity like this will allow them to stand a little taller and feel proud.”

EvenRights is focused on eliminating negative stereotypes and promoting creativity, optimism, and equality. How do you feel promoting creativity and optimism is important for our younger generation?

”I feel it’s very important because there’s are so many diffeeent genres now a days , his/hers , and you wanna target everybody and give everyone a chance to speak. We gotta have that, so we can give everyone a voice. We are in a dangerous time, people are trying to take a women’s rights and what they do with their body’s and things of that nature”. 

For over 15 years now, EvenRights has aimed to gather people for interviews and publications who may not otherwise have a platform but have valuable perspectives to share with the community. What do you look for when selecting guests for your show?  “I wanna give voices to the people who don’t necessarily have a large voice .  I want that hard worker, regardless of the race of the genders. I want somebody who has a story to tell.  The gems in the background, for the ones who people may not know” . 

What is a format in which we can help women of color? “Sharing space your space is sharing your knowledge. Everyone brings something to the table.” 

What steps do you take to adapt to challenges or changes during a project?

“You have to find your people. Everyone wants to be commercial, and that’s fine, but I tailor what I do while staying true to myself. That’s my ‘lottery ticket.’ I’ve had people try to conform or change me, but the challenge is staying authentic. The biggest hurdle is executing your goal while still being you. We all have an audience, and there’s a big demand for what you uniquely offer. I want to speak like I’m talking to a friend at the kitchen table—that’s something that can’t be replaced."

In times like these, it’s important for our community to embrace authenticity. Mental health is at an all-time high, and we need to be creative with genuine intentions, pushing ourselves to be great. Our nation is in pain, and it’s not just about who we elect for president—it’s about self-awareness and recognizing our individual values in life. What are some of your personal values, Felicia?

Being authentic and relatable . I don’t feel like I should have to choose my guest based of what someone else feels. 

Things get crazy—temptations and distractions pop up when you’re locked in and focused. It’s about accepting challenges as they come, not dwelling on the problem but focusing on the solution. How do you feel about exploiting the negative in stories versus highlighting the positive? We all know there’s adversity, but shouldn’t the focus be on the solutions and overcoming those trials?

"I make sure my team—Director: Marcus Jackson Sr., Producer: Marlicia Coleman, and Production Assistants: Imani and Laura Noellen Rick Stewart Graphics and Travis Stewart Tri cast Operator—and I research the subjects thoroughly. I don’t want guests to dwell in the darkness. I choose not to talk about ‘the tea.’ Be intentional about finding the light in every dark story.”

How can we strengthen school curriculums with more life skills and strategies?

“There should be financial literacy and credit classes for students as early as the 4th grade. We need to start teaching them young. We need to educate them on equity. There are so many young millionaires who lose their wealth simply because they don’t know how to manage it. It’s about survival and creating generational wealth.”

Would you support the bill to eliminate private prisons?

“Oh no I don’t support private prisons at all”. 

We often see our mistakes in hindsight, and we tend to use them as teaching moments for the next generation. If you could have done three things differently, earlier, or better while building your brand, what would they be?

“I would have started earlier, but I had a family first. I went to college for what I do, but I circled back. I would have started earlier to empower other young girls of color, to inspire them in the media world. I would have stayed in L.A. a little longer. I feel like my brand would have been more useful in Sacramento, but maybe I wasn’t as mentally prepared as I thought.”

As you enter your second year of hosting your TV show, 1st Lady K’s Point of View, sometimes people can’t spark that creative interest they don’t realize they have. How hard is it for you to stay creative, and what would you say to someone experiencing the same struggle? “It’s not hard for me because I know times change, and I’m constantly focused on reinventing myself. The balance is in being creative in a way that others can relate to. One thing that helps me is not focusing on the 10 people who don’t like it, but on the 30 who do.”

Do you think educational tutorials on equality, creativity, and optimism could help police officers make better decisions?

“Yes, I do, and I believe it starts at the top. Everyone should be part of that. Police should lead by example. Too often, you see police escalate situations instead of helping to de-escalate.”

The tobacco industry is often criticized in commercials, but do people truly have a choice when it comes to smoking, or are external factors pushing them toward addiction? “I think it’s less about the advertising and more about the cost. Back in the day, cigarette packs were $3, and now they’re closer to $15. It’s about accountability. One of the main reasons I quit smoking was that I hated the smell. If they dropped the price back down to $3, we’d definitely see a spike in sales.”

Felicia King's passion for empowering others and her commitment to creating meaningful change shines through in every aspect of her work. With a focus on authenticity and giving a platform to those who might not otherwise be heard, she continues to inspire and uplift communities. As we look ahead, her unwavering dedication to positive impact will no doubt leave a lasting legacy.