Dunia is a Swahili word that means the world, as well as earth in other languages. Space where I find my voice through sharing my journey as well as make space for others to share their stories from different walks of life! Feel free to email me! Email: duniapodcast@mailfence.com Cover art by T. Lilja Intro music by John Bartmann © 2020
Hello beautiful people! In this episode, Abigale and I talk about life after college, finding a job, and following her passions. All of this through sharing her personal experience graduating college in 2020 at the beginning of the Pandemic.
Hello beautiful people! I know it has been a while, but I am back with some amazing conversations for you! In today's episode, Nic and I talk about our college journey and our feelings towards getting so close to graduation in June 2021 as well as lessons learned in college. Hope you enjoy it!
Hello beautiful people! Today I share thoughts on what it means to show up for myself while I ask you the same questions. What does it mean to show up for yourself? what does it look like to show up for yourself? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hello beautiful people! In this episode, I talk about finding your voice in a world that is continually filled with noises, distractions, and so many opinions. How do you tune your own authentic voice?
“Human beings are more alike than unalike, and what is true anywhere is true every-where, yet I encourage travel to as many destinations as possible for the sake of education as well as pleasure.” Maya Angelou
"Some have two citizenships and no place to call their own. Two broken languages and a rusty mother tongue." This episode just talks about my feelings about becoming an American CITIZEN recently! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hello beautiful people! I wanted to say thank you for joining me on this journey I appreciate your patience and support! Please feel free to message me via: Instagram: Dunia_Podcast Email: duniapodcast@mailfence.com
"To be African American is to be African without memory and American without privilege.” -Unknown Hello beautiful people! In this final episode of the Black stories and perspectives series, Myles shares his beautiful spoken words as well as talks about the battle with his identity and what it really means to be African "American"
"I find, in being black, a thing of beauty: a joy; a strength; a secret cup of gladness." Ossie Davis Hello beautiful people! In this episode with Tiani, she shares about her journey with her own black identity and the ways she has been embracing her blackness.
"Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up." - Pablo Picasso Hello beautiful people! In this episode, I have Elizabeth and Ellen - two beautiful souls who share their personal journey of finding themselves through creative passions.
"There is history, strength, and power to the color of my skin. I am proud to be black. " Hello beautiful people! Welcome to another episode of the Black Stories and Perspectives, today's conversation is about Winta's Black identity and loving her blackness!
"Alone we can do so little' together we can do so much." - Helen Keller Hello beautiful people! In this episode, my brother Ibrahim and I talk about POC clubs in schools specifically our experiences with those clubs such as The Black Student Union.
"I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me" — Kwame Nkrumah Hello beautiful people! Today's guest is Queen, Queen talks about her Black experience of living in America and how she overcame the struggle of embracing her African roots.
"There is a kind of strength that is almost frightening in black women. It's as if a steel rod runs through the head down to the feet." - MAYA ANGELOU Hello beautiful people! In this episode with Hafsa, she talks about her personal experiences and perspective of being black as well as sharing her stories as a fourth cultured kid.
" People of color, particularly African Americans, feel the stigma more keenly. In a race-conscious society, some don't want to be perceived as having yet another deficit." -Bebe Moore Campbell Black lives matter. Black mental health has to matter too! Hello beautiful people! As the first episode of this series, Fatuma and I talk about the importance of mental health and stigma in the black community as well as our own personal experiences dealing with it.
This represents the solo episodes of the personal Black stories and perspectives I will be sharing in my season two series starting July 27th!
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain." -Vivian Greene, author Accepting the things I can not control during this difficult time.
"Believe in yourself and never shy away from hard work." - Manushi Chhillar Hanna (aka Hania) talks about when she left home (Poland) at the age of fifteen to pursue her passion as a professional skier in Italy along with the high and lows of her journey to becoming who she is now.
Episode recorded before Covid-19 - long overdue - with Ashley, talking about her big decision to longer attend school in the US to pursue what sets her soul on fire back home in Macao.
"As I did more research, I realized my 'why' is for the animals, and now it's more for the planet with everything going on - I try to be as helpful as possible." - Tiani Tiani talks about her journey of being vegan and how it helped her mentally and physically. Due to the current circumstances we were able to record from different locations using the app Anchor. Instagram: tiani_guth26
"People should fall in love with their eyes closed." - Andy Warhol A light hearted topic recorded awhile ago with Sirad about what beauty is and how it is perceived.
"Good things can still happen in the midst of chaos." -unknown This is my personal reflection on how social distancing has lit a fire inside me to pursue those passions I put aside for so long. Also, to recognize the good in my life right now, despite current events.
Terra talks about her realistic and unrealistic plans for the future. Her passion for the world we live in and her love for the arts through fashion to street art! Instagram @_soyterra_
Student athlete Myles shares with us this preparation for and after graduating college, lessons learned, and how he wants to be remembered as he continues to live his life to the fullest! Instagrams family Business @adornedabode Personal account @myles_smitty
This is a little about me and why I started this podcast journey!