SideNote with D-Terence

For our season finale, we welcome Natalie Marby to the show. Ms, Marby is a practicing Therapist for English speakers based in Hamburg Germany. We discuss the importance of therapy and challenge its necessity all together. We thought it be a great way to close the season by having a licensed professional to shed some more insight into this season main theme around mental health. We hope you enjoy the exchange. You can find Ms. Marby's details below: https://www.nataliemarby.de/%C3%BCber-mich/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

On todays episode, we sat down with Mariam from Tai Tanzania ti discuss their 10 year journey of chugging society via the use of animation. Tai Tanzania is a non profit organisation that strives to  inspire social behavioural change by positively influencing communities through the use of 3D Animations, Radio Dramas & Comics to deliver crucial messages to the community, especially to adolescents in Tanzaniad by annimantion. A group of amazing young adults pushing the needle forward across Africa. Check out their official website here: https://tai.or.tz/ Contact details for Mariam: info@tai.or.tz. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

On Todays episode, we sat down with Derick Kazimoto Founder of TAUSI and Afropavo Analytics. We discussed the role of technology in Africa specifically East Africa. Follow Afropavo: https://www.afropavoanalytics.com/ Follow TAUSI: https://www.tausi.africa/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

On today's episode, I go over the challenges and benefits of therapy within the African community abroad! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

Today we are going through some of the stigma which surrounding the African Community abroad regarding depression --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

So what is stress? In essence, it is the first stage of the fight-or-flight response, the classic reaction to danger, the ingrained reflex that compels you to tackle danger head-on or run screaming from it. Todays episode looks at the role stress plays in depression --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

In todays episode, we will be going over 12 causes of depression within the African community and how we can address them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

We are so happy to launch our fourth season with a first episode looking at Depression. What is depression, and how does this impact the African Community living abroad? This is is the first of a 5 part series on mental health in the African Community living abroad. Be sure to let us know what you thought of this episode and if you are going through stress or feel depressed be sure to consult a medical professional for help: your mental health is important and should be taken seriously. Stay Blessed --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

We are happy to announce the launch of our fourth season of SideNote with D-Terence which will be centred around mental health and how this affects Africans living abroad. We will be releasing new episodes every Friday 5pm CET --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

In todays episode, we sat down with Simon Mtabazi; an entrepreneur/innovator from Tanzania, working on an application which will provide alternative sources of financing for SME's and social enterprises in East Africa. Kikundi, is a solution to an age old problem faced by startups in the African continent - where to get funding. For more information contact Simon on the email: Mtabazi@hotmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

Our guest today is Desmond Beddy, who is a Ghanaian community consultant and social entrepreneur based in Hamburg, Germany, and also a self-published author of the book: The History of Ghanaians in Germany. We talk about how Ghanaians gain access to Germany and the various options available to them. We also talk about the social construct and how that impacts the life of Ghanaians when they come into Germany. So the role of the church, how do you balance your traditional values with the modern day value of the Western society? What are some of the common best practices when it comes to integrating a society and how do you make a  successful life once you're here as an expat. I hope you guys find this exchange useful. Don't forget to hit the follow button or the subscribe button, depending on what app you're listening to us and feel free to send us your feedback with what you thought about the exchange and how we can do better without any further ado let's jump right in. Order a copy of Desmond's book on his official Website www.beddy.de  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

Hi Everyone, In todays episode, I provide some quick tips in polishing up your CV Follow side note on our social media for more content. Stay Blessed!! https://linktr.ee/sidenoteofficial --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur in Germany? How do you get started once you've decided this is the path you want to take? How do you set up shop in alignment with the law of the land? This and so much more is what I cover in todays episode with my guest Elizabeth Njoroge. Elizabeth is a Leadership and Business Trainer, and an Entrepreneur. We talk About her company "Lisa and Teams", the risk and challenges she faced while setting up her company, and the lessons learned from this experience. The journey of an Entrepreneur is not a straight line, and it is only reserved for those with the true desire to serve and create value like our guest. If you are about to set up your business, have already started and are not sure how to gain control of your chosen market, or you are just curious about another entrepreneurs story, then I hope you will find this exchange insightful. Lets jump right in shall we? You can find the official website for Lisa & Teams here: https://lisaundteam.de/ Follow us on all social media platforms here https://linktr.ee/sidenoteofficial --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

So how do you decide what is the right career field for you? What are the things you need to keep in mind? how do you leverage your strength and improve on your weakness? A correct move at the right time could take you to the apex of your career, while a wrong move could send you down a career pitfall. We have all been there, either getting ready to jump into the job market or considering making a career change in our existing professional journey. Either way, the significance of our choices when it comes to choosing the right career path could have a lasting impact on our lives; so here are a few things I think will be helpful in making this decision. https://linktr.ee/sidenoteofficial --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an Expat in the military? How do you handle discrimination in the military? Or how do you integrate a society without losing your cultural roots? This is what me and my guest Cyrille discuss in our first episode of the year. Cyrille Mouna is a young Cameroonian living in the US. He is a retired United States army veteran, and a graduate of the university of Massachusetts in Boston. He's also the author of the book, "Anecdotes of a Promised Land". We take a journey through his experience in the US as depicted in his book. You can grab a copy of the book on Amazon here I hope you enjoy the episode, be sure to like and subscribe. Stay blessed --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

Hi Guys, in todays episode we decided to look into our minds and how to take control of the steering wheel. A well documented procedure called Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) technique is what my guest an I discussed in this exchange and the benefits of using this technique in your daily life. We hope you enjoy this exchange: do let us know your thoughts on this technique: have you tried this before, would you give it a go? Stay blessed --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

In this episode, I talk about negotiation based on my experience growing up back in Cameroon and how I utilize the modern corporate society to adapt this into my daily interaction. I mention the author Chris Voss allot in this episode- you should check out his book Never Split The Difference available on Audiobook and hard copy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

In today's episode, I cover some important things every expat should consider when deciding to invest money back home. Everyone of us has that desire to give back to our home country, either by sending home to relatives in need, invest in opening a business, or any other form of investing. The goal is to ensure that you have something to go back to when you decide to return home. Let us know in the comment what you think of these points, did I forget any? do you disagree with me? what has been your experience? Stay blessed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

In todays episode, we were fortunate to have Didier Dimala on the show. Didier is a Banking professional with First and Second Line of Defence experience in Enterprise-wide Risk Management, Financial Risk Management (Market and Credit risks) and Non-Financial Risks Optimisation (Technology, Operational and Resilience risks), Transformation and Change Management, Portfolio Management and Client Relationship Management. We discuss some important tips expats could use when handling their money, and avoiding the common pitfalls we are likely to fall in. Hope you enjoy the exchange. Follow us on all social platforms --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

Whatever you got going on, the success or failure of it will based on how firm you stand in light of adversities. My guest today: AJ Irakoze is the host of MyareaVibe, a multi-media, online radio, TV, Magazine , and the largest electronic source of information on the Afro-Caribbean Community living in AZ and world Wide. He is also the owner of the real estate company Tax-Linesolutions which is dedicated to helping land and home owners with overdue taxes. For more information on AJ's ventures check out the links below: Afro-Caribbean Online Radio Station MyAreaVibe: http://myareavibe.com/ MyAreaVibe Radio: http://myareavibe.com/radio/ Real Estate: Helping Owners with Land or Homes with Overdue Property Taxes: https://www.tax-liensolutions.com/ Sell land and homes for 30% or more below retail value: Wholesale Land and Homes: https://www.wholesalelandandhomes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

Der Oscar Effekt is the owner of the brand 9to5isnoexcuse - dedicated to the notion that having a 9 to 5 job does not stop you from spending time on your passion or other activities which fulfills your life. Society tells us to life our lives in a specific way however in order to stand out we need to challenge the norm. Checkout the brand online shop: https://www.9to5isnoexcuse.com/ Use the code: itstartswithyou30 for 30% discount on your shopping --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

No matter your culture, background, status, or position in life as an expert, we all have our come up; our humble beginnings. These are the moments that define our perspective on life, and sets us up for the life we life in the present. Our guest for today's episode has an incredible come up story. Jay Warde is originally from Guyana, currently based in Florida United Sates and the Owner of the Onasis Auto Transportation Company, which he started in April 2017 with the aim of being transparent in the automobile transportation industry. Before getting to his highest heights he had to start off from his home country with a desire to succeed and provide for his family. Jay and I go over his journey through life, the challenges he faced when relocating to the US, the decision to leave the corporate world and set up shop and the support from his family. There is so much gems in this episode and I hope you enjoy the exchange. For those of you based in Florida be sure to check out Onassis Auto Transportation or visit their official website: https://www.onassisautotransportation.com/about-us/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

Hello Everyone, We are back!!!!!!! For our first episode of Season 2 we welcomed Kate Kunkel on our show to talk about her decision to relocate to Ecuador in order to setting up shop with a business venture. Kate is a Canadian American currently living in Ecuador with her husband and runs the resort Casas Pacificos. She is also the Author of the book "Don't Let the Memories Fade" which addresses the best ways to prevent dementia via healthy living. We address the challenges she faced, the decision to move, and the moments of doubts in this journey; especially with the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. You can check out Kates official website for more information on her book here: https://katekunkel.com/the-book If you are looking for accommodation while travelling to South America, be sure to check out Casas Pacificos, it is a lovely place. https://casaspacificos.com/ Enjoy the show!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

In todays episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sally Kah on Social Entrepreneurship and the opportunity (if any) it offers to Africans. Dr. Sally is a Social Entrepreneur, Researcher, Founder & Creative Director of the brand 18Forever, and a university lecturer at the University of Birmingham. You can follow Dr. Sally on LinkIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-kah-ph-d-995a33171/ This will be our last Episode for the year 2020!! Massive thank you to everyone who has been supporting us and we appreciate each and every one of you. Merry X-mas and Happy New year!! God Bless y'all --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

In todays episode we will be discussing how Expats stay in touch with their cultural heritage. Joining us in this discussion is Colin C. Thomson who is a Canadian born Jamaican currently based in Shanghai; Colin is the founder and CEO of the Oligye Enterprise which specializes in personal diversity and coaching. With American, Canadian, Jamaican and Chinese heritages, we really had a great time interviewing Colin and getting know more about his story. As always we appreciate your support and encourage you to share this episode with your network!! Also check out Colin's website: https://www.oligye.com/ You can find us on social media (feel free to reach out): - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/side_note_official/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sidenotewithdterence - Official Website: https://www.sidenoteofficial.com/podcast -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidenote-with-d-terence-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Stay Blessed --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

Self confidence and/or Self belief are considered as key traits to have in order to make it in this crazy world we live in. It is a skill set that be groomed and studied. In todays episode I had the pleasure of having a great exchange on this topic with Tina Nalova Ikome, who is the founder of the brand: LadyT 237. We discuss the importance of self believe, her thoughts on whether this is something you are born with or groomed into, how to handle the naysayers and what it is like being a black woman abroad and if this impacts in any way your level of self confidence. Do not forget to share this episode with your network and follow us on Social media! https://linktr.ee/sidenoteofficial Check out our official Website: https://www.sidenoteofficial.com/ You can follow Lady T on her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladyt237 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladytworld/ Website: https://www.ladyt237.com/ Stay Blessed --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

In today's episode, I go over some useful tips on how to identify your fears, face them and use them to your advantage. I share some personal insight on my journey towards tackling my fears and the benefits which emerged from this experience. We are allot tougher than we give ourselves credit, no matter how great we think our greatest fears are, we are more than cable of overcoming them, all it takes is the courage to acknowledge this. I hope you find this episode useful and helps you turn around and face your fears in life. https://linktr.ee/sidenoteofficial Check out our official Website: https://www.sidenoteofficial.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

There is the old saying "stay ready so you do not have to get ready". Most times we are faced with life changing opportunities at unplanned junctions in our life's and our level of preparedness will determine the trajectory of life in a significant way. In todays episode, we discuss some quick tips on how to stay ready for when opportunity comes knocking. Do not forget to share this episode with your network and follow us on Social media! https://linktr.ee/sidenoteofficial Check out our official Website: https://www.sidenoteofficial.com/ Stay Blessed --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

In this podcast, I outline the 5 things you can do to embody the hustler mindset and how this can positively improve your life. I also share a couple of my personal experiences here . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

One of the biggest decision most immigrants (African immigrants especially) have to make is that of leaving their home country in search of a better future in Europe. In our very first episode, we cover what i deemed are the five steps to consider when making the decision of relocating to Europe from Africa. These steps were put together based on my own experience and those of other Africans abroad. Feel free to reach out, or leave a comment to share your own experience or add to the discussion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message

A guide towards understanding the Hustler Mindset. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidenoteofficial/message