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Veda Howard is a comedian, actress, radio host and keynote speaker. Since
stepping to the microphone, she has performed at comedy clubs, festivals, the One
Love Gospel Cruise, the national Family Comedy Tour and numerous other events.
She has conducted red carpet interviews for TV One and is a recurring guest on FOX
5’s Good Day Atlanta, sharing her Wisdom Nuggets.

Veda can currently be heard on Atlanta’s Inspiration Station, Praise 102.5 on
Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm-7pm and is syndicated on the weekends on Urban
One, Inc. Inspiration Stations in Cleveland, Columbus, Houston, Philadelphia, Raleigh
and Richmond.

In addition to her love of laughter, Veda Howard is also an actor. She has been seen
in numerous national television advertising campaigns for brands such as Adidas,
Invesco QQQ, Grammarly, Gorilla Glue and Home Depot. As a voice actor, she has
been heard on national commercials for Universal Orlando Resorts, Google, Amazon,
Crunch Fitness, ESPN, Sundance TV and other well-known brands.

Veda is a recurring promo voice for Sundance TV’s True Crime Story series and has
voiced promos for ESPN and New York Times best selling author, James Patterson.
She has worked in the music industry for over 20 years and has enjoyed producing
events nationally and internationally featuring such artists as Stevie Wonder, Natalie
Cole, Brian McKnight, Yolanda Adams, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, The O’Jays, Take 6,
Shirley Caesar, Usher and numerous others.

Raised in southern New Jersey, Veda Howard is a graduate of Hampton University and
currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

Robyn Simone is a seasoned radio programmer and on-air personality with over 20 years of experience shaping sound, culture, and community through broadcast media. Known for her sharp ear, authentic voice, and strategic leadership, Robyn has built and guided successful Urban, Urban AC, and Gospel brands across multiple markets.

She currently serves as Program Director and Midday On-Air Talent for Magic 95.5, Urban One Columbus, where she leads music strategy, brand imaging, and on-air execution, while also connecting daily with listeners during one of the station’s most influential dayparts. Her approach blends data-driven programming with real-world relatability, creating radio that feels relevant, intentional, and community-focused.

Throughout her career, Robyn has held programming and leadership roles including Program Director, Assistant Brand Manager, and Brand Manager, leading teams and formats across multiple markets. She has overseen music scheduling, brand positioning, talent coaching, imaging, and cross-department collaboration with sales and marketing teams to support station growth and audience engagement.

A graduate of the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, Robyn built her foundation through hands-on experience and consistent performance. Respected for her strong work ethic, and authentic voice, she is passionate about using radio as a platform to inform, connect, and uplift the communities she serves, both on and off the air.