Podcasts about Adwoa

What an incredible conversation with Adwoa Akyianu, adynamic speaker, entrepreneur, cultural curator, wellness advocate, and the visionary CEO of She Has Shea. This beauty education and empowerment brand is revolutionizing self-care for Black women.Adwoa is passionate about empowering and uplifting Black women of all ages. We delved into her journey of founding She Has Shea, inspired by her own skincare needs and Ghanaian heritage. She shared her bold decision to closeher business to focus on a future dedicated to empowering women, content creation, and more.She Has Shea offers ethically sourced, cruelty-free natural body butters, oils, and body washes, specially formulated for Black women, particularly those with sensitive skin. These products deeply moisturize and nourish the skin, our body's largest organ that often gets overlooked. I absolutely love them! And don't miss out on the African exfoliating bathnet—it's a game-changer!This conversation was truly inspiring, and you won't want to miss hearing about the impactful work Adwoa is doing in the world.Get your She Has Shea products before they're all gone!https://shehasshea.com/ Follow Adwoa on Instagram @shehasshea

Content creators are only becoming increasingly influential, and are able to access young audiences – an audience which public media traditionally finds very difficult to reach. So is there an opportunity for public media to work with content creators in mutually beneficial exchanges? In this episode, we look at two programmes being run by broadcasters where they are collaborating with content creators: the ABC and the BBC. And we look from both sides – the side of the public broadcaster, and the side of the content creator, to understand the benefits that such programmes could provide. We also speak to UNESCO about how they've been surveying content creators to find out their competencies. And with such programmes already underway, we discuss with one academic why public media needs to be particularly cautious about collaborating with news influencers. LINKS:  ABC Creator Program Adwoa and Solomon Instagram account BBC Creator Lab UNESCO survey of content creators UNESCO content creators online training programme Presenter: Harry Lock. Producer: Jamie Tahana. Guests: Adeline Hulin (UNESCO), Adwoa and Solomon (Adeche), Daniel Ahern (ABC), Dr Kelly Fincham (University of Galway). Special thanks: Kristian Porter (PMA). Music: Rachel Still, Lucas Thompson, Tom Brazier. 

In this episode, Adwoa Minta joins us to explore how to break bad habits, repairing family relationships, and navigating the complexities of vulnerability with our parents to cultivate deeper connections. We'll also tackle pressing dilemmas, such as the impact of "gentle parenting," the dynamics of modern relationships, and the balance between honoring family traditions and personal values. Tune in for valuable insights on enhancing family dynamics and fostering personal growth through shared experiences and practical tips.

Overwhelmed by how to organize your company's litigation portfolio? Unsure how to strike the right balance in your board's legal reports? Or are you a law firm lawyer struggling to craft the perfect pitch to a corporate client?In this episode of The Legal Department, veteran litigator Adwoa Ghartey-Tagoe Seymour, VP of Litigation at Albertsons Companies, shares actionable advice to tackle all these challenges and more.Whether your company is large or small, your budget is limited, or your legal technology is basic, this episode delivers practical tips to streamline litigation management and boost efficiency. Don't miss it!

For this episode we were joined by Dagye, the founder of luxury fashion brands A Day Without Angst (ADWOA) and Jeanius Bar Atelier. I have followed Dagye's journey in fashion for nearly 10 years now, so to finally be able to sit down with him was an honour and a full circle moment. I first came across Dagye through seeing his bespoke denim pieces on my favourite artists Young Thug and Future in the mid-2010's. I remember the feeling of shock when discovering that the designer of these jeans was a German-born Ghanaian guy from Milton Keynes who hadn't studied fashion. How did he beat the odds to end up in these spaces and be dressing some of the biggest artists on the planet!?! Since then Dagye has gone on to raise the bar and defy expectation year on year. His high fashion brand ADWOA has garnered attention and affinity from key people within culture and his other brand Jeanius Bar Atelier is slowly becoming the front runner in luxury streetwear! How has Dagye achieved all of this at such a young age? What does it take to build two thriving businesses simultaneously? Who has Dagye had to become to reach this point and how? This last question became the most pertinent theme of our conversation. Dagye eloquently broke down the experiences he's gone through in life, the fashion industry and ultimately the actions he had to take to grow as a result of these. This made for an incredible conversation that I believe any budding fashion professional needs to hear. This game isn't easy and to reach the pinnacle takes a lot of sacrifice, Dagye's story epitomises this. Alongside this, Dagye shared his thoughts on the streetwear scene, the importance of personal branding, sustainability, what makes designers great and much, much more! Since recording Dagye has continued to thrive! Jeanius just dropped their Cream Ottoman collection and the whole thing is fire! From the creative to the fits, Dagye doesn't miss! Follow Dagye and his brands on social to stay locked in to his ever-growing universe building journey. https://www.instagram.com/dagye_/ https://www.instagram.com/jeaniusbaratelier/https://www.instagram.com/adaywithoutangst/https://www.tiktok.com/@dagye.digital

Join us as we enter Mini's World, Adwoa Owusu-Darko' dynamic creative platform that incorporates fashion, copywriting, consultancy, tv and panel speaking engagements, and broadsheet interviews…Adwoa is as impressive as she is engaging. Her insight into navigating a creative career offers sage advice to any budding young entrepreneur. Listen as she implores us not to quit the 9 to 5, viewing regular income as a fundamental facilitator in any creative pursuit. Topshop, New Look, Clarks, Adwoa has done it all. Foot fetishes, drunken football fans, and the odd inadvertent celebrity diss add levity to this new episode of The Shop Flaw. We are really proud of this one, and hope you enjoy it too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 www.inthedollworld.com   In today's episode, we sit down with Adwoa Cooper from Adwoa Design.  Adwoa details her journey from using crochet for stress relief to developing a successful business, illustrating that the path to achievement can be as unexpected as it is rewarding.Adwoa brings a fresh vibe to crochet, merging hip-hop influences with her unique doll designs that echo a whole culture's beat. We delve into how her dolls bring fresh perspectives to both the hip-hop world and the diverse community of doll enthusiasts. Adwoa's creations are not just dolls; they're narratives spun from her life's fabric, paying tribute to the mentors and the Amigurumi tradition that have shaped her path to prominence in doll crafting circles.She also shares her wonderful stories about meeting her hip-hop idols, to her winning the of two won two top prizes in the California State Fair's craft competition.Wrapping up, Adwoa opens up about the intricacies of valuing her work, the supportive crochet community, and how she inspires the next generation to continue the crochet legacy. This conversation goes beyond crochet's technicalities—it's about life's intertwined paths, our passions, aspirations, and the happiness we infuse into our creations. Tune in for an episode that's as touching as it is thought-provoking, as we explore the art and heart of crochet dolls with Adwoa.To learn more about Adowa Design please visit Adwoa Design#Crochet #HipHopDolls #DollArtistry #Amigurumi #InTheDollWorldPodcast #GeorgetteTaylorITDW  #CrochetCulture #HipHopArt #DollCollectors #AdwoaCooper #AdwoaDesign #ITDWSupport the showHey!!! Get a shout out on an upcoming episode as a thank you for your monthly support of In The Doll World. Click here to support. Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"

She argued that the pledge should reflect the contributions of both men and women to the nation's history and development. She suggested that the phrase "our forefathers and foremothers"  be used instead. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

Incumbent Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Adwoa Safo, has been defeated in the New Patriotic Party's parliamentary primary held on Saturday, January 27. She lost to the CEO of the Free Zones Authority, Mike Oquaye Jnr who polled over 1194 while Adwoa Safo polled 328. A third candidate, Sheela Oppong Sakyi placed third with a little of 100 votes. The Dome-Kwabenya constituency witnessed an intense competition, featuring a three-way contest among Adwoa Safo, Dr. Mike Oquaye, and Sheela Oppong Sakyi. The primary marked a critical moment for the NPP members in the constituency. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

Demi returns home.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/Follow me: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://apostrophe.com/ratchet when you use our code: RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi returns home. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ Follow me:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://apostrophe.com/ratchet when you use our code: RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this illuminating interview brought to you by COSIGN Magazine, we delve into the captivating journey of Julian, the visionary founder of Adwoa Beauty. Julian shares the inspiring story behind the brand, its commitment to promoting natural beauty, and the transformative impact of their products. Tune in to discover how Adwoa Beauty is redefining self-care, nurturing diverse beauty, and empowering individuals to embrace their authentic selves. Julian's insights offer a glimpse into the beauty industry's future, driven by purpose and passion. https://www.adwoabeauty.com https://www.cosignmag.com https://www.instagram.com/adwoabeauty https://www.instagram.com/cosignmag --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cosignmag/support

Karim Abdou, Sports Security Expert joins 5ASIDE and gives us some never before heard stories about his star studded resume in football. From Zidane, Mo Sabah, Totti, Khaby Lame and Kaka, he's seen it all. TAP IN!!! Shop with code: 5ASIDE on Display Pro shop for 10% OFF!  https://displaypro.shop/ The best way to display your kits! GofundMe for Elianne Andam: GoFundMe for Adwoa ⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/elianne-andam?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&fbclid=PAAaYO0Gjh7R5Vnu7RsEvpckWoTab8dslfbPlTH3ImuhOe3qhn8w139MHLKrU_aem_Af7lFrSSbWjwVc8-DRCZs8S5gfYTyg9tTUdC40IQ-BfpOqB6RUj3H2yPV3ZAOtcpoiI⁠⁠  ⁠⁠https://x.com/musicconnoisseu/status/1708403172698448036?s=46&t=d_CWoyyrdx1s0vm4v9GYrQ⁠⁠ LIKE. SHARE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE Follow Us: @5asidepod On All Platforms

Welcome to another empowering episode of the F**K Being Stuck podcast! In this episode, we are joined by the incredible Dr. Adwoa Akhu to discuss the essential topic of replacing toxic stress with inner peace, especially for black women. Dr. Akhu, a clinical psychologist with a passion for helping black women, shares her insights on the importance of self-care and breaking free from societal expectations.In this episode we discuss:Importance of Self-Care and Prioritizing Well-BeingManaging Stress and Its Impact on HealthCreating Positive Change and Breaking Generational CursesConcrete Tips and Tools for Stress ManagementMorning Routine and ExerciseBreaking Stereotypes and Partnering with MenVisit the Show Notes:https://drsabrinanichole.com/episode29Resources:Brain TapFree Webinar: 5 Steps to Mastering Chronic PainConnect with Dr. Akhu:Instagram - @sista.peaceWebsite - www.SistaPeace.com & sistapeace.comLinktr.ee - sistapeaceConnect with Dr. Sabrina Nichole:Follow on Instagram @drsabrinanichole & @f_ckbeingstuck.podcastWebsite - drsabrinanichole.comFollow on Facebook - Sabrina CrouchLearn more about the F**k Being Stuck MasterclassFree Webinar: 5 Steps to Mastering Chronic PainCustom Music by Takenya BattleFollow on Instagram @kenyakeysMentioned in this episode:Anatomy of Abundance BookGet your copy of Anatomy of Abundance using the link below & scroll down to claim some free bonus gifts from the authors! https://go.patrinawisdom.com/abundance

"It's left to the delegates to decide whether they still want a TikToker as an MP." - Dome-Kwabenya constituency secretary reacts

Share | Follow | SubscribeOn this episode, join us in an open and honest conversation with Alpine Platform Analyst, Neha "Adwoa" Madhavan, as we cover a wide range of topics from music to movies, her role with the team and the importance of inclusion & opportunity.Twitter - @hairpins_str8s Instagram - @hairpins_and_straights

Julian Addo is the Founder and CEO of Adwoa Beauty, an award-winning textured hair-care brand.Originally from Monrovia, Liberia, Julian and her family relocated to New York in 1982. She began her career as a stylist during her teenage years, working hard to support her family and make ends meet. Eventually, she became a successful salon owner but made the unexpected decision to venture into the banking industry, leaving her salon behind.In 2012, Julian launched her own beauty blog, Bella Kinks, as a passion project. While maintaining her full-time corporate job, she built relationships within the beauty industry and established partnerships with key companies. However, it was when Julian faced a layoff from her banking career that she saw an opportunity for change. Inspired by disruptive direct-to-consumer companies like Glossier and Warby Parker, Julian noticed a significant lack of innovation in the natural and textured hair sector. Never in a million years did Julian think she'd start her own brand but after many rejections on the idea, she felt strongly to get the concept out there. In 2017, her natural hair care line Adwoa Beauty was born. In our interview with Julian, she reveals how she reignited her passion for beauty after years in the corporate world, sharing the step-by-step process of launching her brand without outside funding and the realities of starting a business from her living room. Julian how she acquired her first customers, built brand awareness, and secured a game-changing partnership with Sephora. We also talk about her fundraising experience, what she learned about raising money, her plans for the next phase in her business, and so much more.In this episode, we'll talk to Julia about:* Tracing the roots of Julian's self-belief and her advice to others for pursuing their dreams. [03:01]* Julian talks about her family's arrival in New York, and her reflections on this period. [08:22]* The first job that Julian had at a salon and the lessons she learned at a young age. [15:47]* Work in the corporate sector and some of the benefits of working in banking. [21:59]* How Julian pivoted back into the beauty industry and focused on the natural hair space. [27:27]* Julian's natural curiosity and tendency to always ask questions. [38:10]* The product development and testing processes for Adwoa Beauty. [45:53]* Launching and distributing Adwoa Beauty products early on. [49:50]* How Julian aligned and partnered with Sephora. [52:29]* Finding the right people to work with and the support that is accessible to new brands. [56:48]* The evolution of Julian's fundraising process. [1:02:20]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya's seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Julian:* Website: https://www.adwoabeauty.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adwoabeauty/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One thing we love with Demythifying, other than diving in deeper with Greek and Roman mythology and history, is building a community and learning about other cultures myths and histories along the way. When Charlotte saw online a creative couple were not only painting STUNNNING artworks based on African mythology, but also recording podcasts on the subjects, we knew we HAD to have a chat with them. Adwoa and Solomon from Adeche Atelier/Afro Mythos were a great interview and we hope this can kick off an interest in African myths. Linktree  to ALL their socials, plus Etsy and website, where you can show support/listen/buy merchandise; https://linktr.ee/adeche

Adwoa Akoto is a British-Ghanaian actor, writer, model and entrepreneur who appeared in HBO & the BBC's hit series 'I May Destroy You'. She talks about her unusual route from economics and finance into acting and how her experience working with NGOs shaped her desire to create impact in this world. In this short extract she describes how she explored different ways to connect with her purpose and achieve the impact she desired. It's an inspiring story of ownership. Enjoy this Unlock Micromoment with Adwoa Akoto!--Adwoa Akoto: https://www.instagram.com/adwoaakoto_York Witches Society movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLoV8ujv01E

The Turner Miint's Adwoa Asare joins co-hosts Monique Aiken and Brian Walsh to talk about training the next generation of impact investors – and the winners of this year's competition. Plus the headlines. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impact-alpha/message

The Turner Miint's Adwoa Asare joins co-hosts Monique Aiken and Brian Walsh to talk about training the next generation of impact investors – and the winners of this year's competition. Plus the headlines. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impact-alpha-briefing/message

Model, actor and activist Adwoa Aboah is one of the most photographed women in the world, and most recently starred in season four of Top Boy. After facing her own struggles with mental ill health and drugs misuse, she founded Gurls Talk, an organisation and online community dedicated to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of young women. As the face of Kurt Geiger SS23, Adwoa is also an advocate of 'The Kindness Foundation', a charity founded by Kurt Geiger to give young people from all backgrounds access to opportunities in the creative industries.

Dr. Maat graduated from Morgan State University with a Doctorate in Engineering. Now she is a professor of Engineering at Morgan State University. She comes from a family of educators and activists and is continuing the work with her own community activism. She is also the founder of EdAnime Productions, a family owned and operated company that develops animations focusing on black history. One of the popular series that EdAnime has produced is called Meltrek. Meltrek explores Ancient Africa, Pre-Columbian Americas, and more. It also incorporates the use of Hip Hop in the stories in order to captivate the audience. EdAnime Productions (1) Dr. Oya Adwoa Maat - YouTube MasterMine Website- https://mastermine.podcastpage.io MasterMine YouTube- MasterMine Podcast - YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mastermine-mrg/message

This is The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple in the Church Calendar. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Adwoa in Ghana. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “Better is One Day” by Matt Redman. We'll read Psalm 84 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 2:22-40 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: The Presentation in the Temple, by Elizabeth Wang  Collect of the Day The Presentation, Rite Two Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

This is The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple in the Church Calendar. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Adwoa in Ghana. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “Better is One Day” by Matt Redman. We'll read Psalm 84 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 2:22-40 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: The Presentation in the Temple, by Elizabeth Wang  Collect of the Day The Presentation, Rite Two Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

How to find Adwoa @Adwoa.Dapaah Adwoa's Cocktail Business @buzzin.ldn We Discuss: ✨Steps to healing after trauma ✨How to give yourself compassion ✨ How we re-traumatize others when we don't heal ✨How to forgive yourself Want to be a guest in the next episode? Click the link below to find the Guest Form: https://linktr.ee/Poetryforblackgirls Poetry for Black Girls WORLD

On this episode Demi revisits returning home.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me: IG: demetriallucas.Twitter: demetriallucas.FB: demetriallucas.YouTube: demetriallucas.More about the Show: Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcastThanks to our sponsors:Peloton:Get up to $200 off accessories before offer ends on December 25th. Visit https://onepeloton.comBetter Help:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self.Wondery:Follow Even The Rich wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app. Masterclass:This holiday, give the perfect gift of an annual MasterClass membership and get one free! Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET today. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Demi revisits returning home. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/. Follow me:  IG: demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. More about the Show:  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast Thanks to our sponsors: Peloton: Get up to $200 off accessories before offer ends on December 25th. Visit https://onepeloton.com Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ratchet and get on your way to being your best self. Wondery: Follow Even The Rich wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app.  Masterclass: This holiday, give the perfect gift of an annual MasterClass membership and get one free! Go to https://masterclass.com/RATCHET today. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After finding herself frustrated with the lack of diversity in the hair care industry for textured hair and unable to convince existing brands to address the issue, Julian Addo took matters into her own hands and founded Adwoa Beauty. Adwoa Beauty is a modern, non-toxic, gender-neutral beauty brand catering to multi-cultural hair textures.In today's episode, Julian explains her first introduction to entrepreneurship and how it shaped her career and eventually led her to create Adwoa Beauty.Julian also discusses:Finding the right manufacturer while building the brandThe importance of partnershipsThe brand's focus on textured hair of any race or genderAdwoa Beauty's most effective marketing channelYou'll also hear what's next for Adwoa Beauty.This episode is sponsored by AttentiveAttentive is a personalized text message marketing platform that lets you communicate with your customers in real-time, engage them with timely campaigns, and help your business drive revenue.Thousands of brands like CB2, Pura Vida, and Coach have created magical customer experiences and driven over 20% of their online revenue using Attentive-powered personalized text messages.  And you, too, can turn SMS into one of your top-three revenue channels in just a few months. Visit attentivemobile.com/wavebreak to learn how you can try it for free.This episode is also brought to you by WavebreakLeading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver.Most eCommerce brands don't email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

Kwasi Konadu's book Many Black Women of this Fortress: Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, Three Enslaved Women of Portugal's African Empire (Hurst, 2022) presents rare evidence about the lives of three African women in the sixteenth century--the very period from which we can trace the origins of global empires, slavery, capitalism, modern religious dogma and anti-Black violence. These features of today's world took shape as Portugal built a global empire on African gold and bodies. Forced labor was essential to the world economy of the Atlantic basin, and afflicted many African women and girls who were enslaved and manumitted, baptised and unconvinced. While some women liaised with European and mixed-race men along the West African coast, others, ordinary yet bold, pushed back against new forms of captivity, racial capitalism, religious orthodoxy and sexual violence, as if they were already self-governing. Many Black Women of this Fortress lays bare the insurgent ideas and actions of Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, charting how they advocated for themselves and exercised spiritual and female power. Theirs is a collective story, written from obscurity; from the forgotten and overlooked colonial records. By drawing attention to their lives, we dare to grasp the complexities of modernity's gestation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Kwasi Konadu's book Many Black Women of this Fortress: Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, Three Enslaved Women of Portugal's African Empire (Hurst, 2022) presents rare evidence about the lives of three African women in the sixteenth century--the very period from which we can trace the origins of global empires, slavery, capitalism, modern religious dogma and anti-Black violence. These features of today's world took shape as Portugal built a global empire on African gold and bodies. Forced labor was essential to the world economy of the Atlantic basin, and afflicted many African women and girls who were enslaved and manumitted, baptised and unconvinced. While some women liaised with European and mixed-race men along the West African coast, others, ordinary yet bold, pushed back against new forms of captivity, racial capitalism, religious orthodoxy and sexual violence, as if they were already self-governing. Many Black Women of this Fortress lays bare the insurgent ideas and actions of Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, charting how they advocated for themselves and exercised spiritual and female power. Theirs is a collective story, written from obscurity; from the forgotten and overlooked colonial records. By drawing attention to their lives, we dare to grasp the complexities of modernity's gestation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Kwasi Konadu's book Many Black Women of this Fortress: Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, Three Enslaved Women of Portugal's African Empire (Hurst, 2022) presents rare evidence about the lives of three African women in the sixteenth century--the very period from which we can trace the origins of global empires, slavery, capitalism, modern religious dogma and anti-Black violence. These features of today's world took shape as Portugal built a global empire on African gold and bodies. Forced labor was essential to the world economy of the Atlantic basin, and afflicted many African women and girls who were enslaved and manumitted, baptised and unconvinced. While some women liaised with European and mixed-race men along the West African coast, others, ordinary yet bold, pushed back against new forms of captivity, racial capitalism, religious orthodoxy and sexual violence, as if they were already self-governing. Many Black Women of this Fortress lays bare the insurgent ideas and actions of Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, charting how they advocated for themselves and exercised spiritual and female power. Theirs is a collective story, written from obscurity; from the forgotten and overlooked colonial records. By drawing attention to their lives, we dare to grasp the complexities of modernity's gestation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Kwasi Konadu's book Many Black Women of this Fortress: Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, Three Enslaved Women of Portugal's African Empire (Hurst, 2022) presents rare evidence about the lives of three African women in the sixteenth century--the very period from which we can trace the origins of global empires, slavery, capitalism, modern religious dogma and anti-Black violence. These features of today's world took shape as Portugal built a global empire on African gold and bodies. Forced labor was essential to the world economy of the Atlantic basin, and afflicted many African women and girls who were enslaved and manumitted, baptised and unconvinced. While some women liaised with European and mixed-race men along the West African coast, others, ordinary yet bold, pushed back against new forms of captivity, racial capitalism, religious orthodoxy and sexual violence, as if they were already self-governing. Many Black Women of this Fortress lays bare the insurgent ideas and actions of Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, charting how they advocated for themselves and exercised spiritual and female power. Theirs is a collective story, written from obscurity; from the forgotten and overlooked colonial records. By drawing attention to their lives, we dare to grasp the complexities of modernity's gestation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

Kwasi Konadu's book Many Black Women of this Fortress: Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, Three Enslaved Women of Portugal's African Empire (Hurst, 2022) presents rare evidence about the lives of three African women in the sixteenth century--the very period from which we can trace the origins of global empires, slavery, capitalism, modern religious dogma and anti-Black violence. These features of today's world took shape as Portugal built a global empire on African gold and bodies. Forced labor was essential to the world economy of the Atlantic basin, and afflicted many African women and girls who were enslaved and manumitted, baptised and unconvinced. While some women liaised with European and mixed-race men along the West African coast, others, ordinary yet bold, pushed back against new forms of captivity, racial capitalism, religious orthodoxy and sexual violence, as if they were already self-governing. Many Black Women of this Fortress lays bare the insurgent ideas and actions of Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, charting how they advocated for themselves and exercised spiritual and female power. Theirs is a collective story, written from obscurity; from the forgotten and overlooked colonial records. By drawing attention to their lives, we dare to grasp the complexities of modernity's gestation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kwasi Konadu's book Many Black Women of this Fortress: Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, Three Enslaved Women of Portugal's African Empire (Hurst, 2022) presents rare evidence about the lives of three African women in the sixteenth century--the very period from which we can trace the origins of global empires, slavery, capitalism, modern religious dogma and anti-Black violence. These features of today's world took shape as Portugal built a global empire on African gold and bodies. Forced labor was essential to the world economy of the Atlantic basin, and afflicted many African women and girls who were enslaved and manumitted, baptised and unconvinced. While some women liaised with European and mixed-race men along the West African coast, others, ordinary yet bold, pushed back against new forms of captivity, racial capitalism, religious orthodoxy and sexual violence, as if they were already self-governing. Many Black Women of this Fortress lays bare the insurgent ideas and actions of Graça, Mónica and Adwoa, charting how they advocated for themselves and exercised spiritual and female power. Theirs is a collective story, written from obscurity; from the forgotten and overlooked colonial records. By drawing attention to their lives, we dare to grasp the complexities of modernity's gestation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have been inspired by Adwoa Aboah, who hopes to normalise the difficult conversations around mental health, so there couldn't be a better guest to join me for this special episode to mark World Mental Health Day. I am so excited for you all to hear this episode! Adwoa Aboah has become a true multi-hyphenate. Not only is she one of the most recognisable models and faces in the world; starring on the cover of Vogue to becoming the face of so many iconic brands, she also has a hugely important role as Jo Malone London's Global Ambassador. She picked up the title of Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Awards in 2017, andalso starred in Netflix's Top Boy. AND THAT'S NOT ALL - Adwoa uses her voice to raise awareness of mental health, through her epic podcast and non-profit organisation, Gurls Talk. Adwoa struggled with addiction during her teenage years, but has been sober since she was 22, and in today's episode she talks frankly about her journey with addiction and the loneliness that can come with sobriety. As Adwoa says, no one's relationship with mental health is linear so I hope her wise words speak to you and encourage you to speak up if you are struggling today or anytime in the future. If you are ever struggling, trust me when I say there is always someone who cares for you and about you, so please reach out for help to someone you trust or an anonymous voice if you find yourself struggling with your mental health. If you have missed any of the episodes of Reign Season 6 too, go check them out now there are so many guests sharing their own experience with mental health and sharing their advice so make sure you check them out. I hope you keep on listening and finding the power to Reign in your own lives. If you love this episode, please get in touch (follow me across social media @joshsmithhosts), I love hearing from you. Love, Josh xxx P.S. This special episode to mark World Mental Health Day is brought to you in collaboration with Jo Malone London. I am SO proud to partner with a brand who truly supports something Reign stands for more than anything: eradicating the stigmas around mental health. For ten years, Jo Malone London have been working towards this and have now launched their Shining A Light On Mental Health Foundation to help support people affected by mental health. Jo Malone London is donating $2 million globally between Monday 10 October 2022 and Monday 9 October 2023 - One million dollars of this will go to UNICEF, its new global lead charity, with a further $1 million donation divided across local charities including:Thrive, Martineau Gardens, Scottish Association for Mental Health, Rotunda, Whitworth, St Mungo's, Anna Freud National Centre, Phoenix Futures, Pieta, Black Minds Matter UK and NCPCC. Jo Malone London also supports those living with mental health challenges and empowers people to recover, reconnect and grow through their five Charity Home Candles. And trust me, you need the Elderflower & Gooseberry Charity Candle in your home! Discover the Jo Malone London Charity Candle Collection and to find out more about the Shining a Light on Mental Health Foundation at jomalone.co.uk now.

Introducing The Move2Ghana Club.MOVE2GHANA club is a membership community of like-minded women who are serious about relocating and investing in Ghana and need the right support, tips, insights, resources and a vibrant community to succeed. M2G Club is the platform for anyone in the diaspora who is interested in all things related to Ghana.Moving to another country can be very stressful, challenging and overwhelming and frustrating, which is why we've created this club, so you can have a roadmap, support, motivation, inspiration and accountability to assist you. Their interactions are carried out in our private WhatsApp & Facebook groups, and mailing lists including other video meeting platforms.Learn more and join here: https://payhip.com/move2ghanaclubWatch the full Live Q&A on YouTube by Clicking here.Adrian was joined live by Adwoa Agyemang  live on 15th May 2022 . She is a Super Connector, Relocation Coach, Entrepreneur and the Founder of Ghanaian Londoners / Accra Konnect & The Move2Ghana Club. We discussed how to relocate successfully to Ghana, as well as investment opportunities and what to invest in. In addition, we discussed when she moved to Ghana in 2012 and consequently became the author of "Move to Ghana: 10 Practical ways to move to the Motherland, to help “address questions” from those willing to relocate but uncertain about what awaits them. The knowledge is therefore to help them plan and prepare before they move.“The book will help you clarify your thoughts, identify opportunities around you and encourage you to start preparing for your journey back home, whether to live or to invest,” she wrote.The book is structured into 10 chapters and each addresses a specific topic on the relocation plan. She offers key action points at the end of most chapters, where she offers practical and workable solutions to expected challenges, and how they can be overcome.Grab the book/ listen to the review by clicking here.Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles.RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFYSOCIAL MEDIAYouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcastWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccraLinkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accraLISTEN TO OTHER EPISODES ON MOVING TO GHANA BELOWhttps://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapodSupport the showSupport the show

Demi returns home.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me: IG: demetriallucas.Twitter: demetriallucas.FB: demetriallucas.YouTube: demetriallucas.More about the Show: Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcastThanks to our sponsors:All new episodes of Love & Hip-hop Atlanta return Monday at 8/7 central followed by Love & Hip-Hop Miami at 9/8 centralSign up using promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial today at ShipStation.com and start saving time with every shipment.Sign-up for a Chime Checking Account only takes two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ratchetFind your inner detective -- Download June's Journey today!Go to dailyharvest.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code RATCHET at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demi returns home. Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/. Follow me:  IG: demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. More about the Show:  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast Thanks to our sponsors: All new episodes of Love & Hip-hop Atlanta return Monday at 8/7 central followed by Love & Hip-Hop Miami at 9/8 central Sign up using promo code RESPECT for a FREE 60-day trial today at ShipStation.com and start saving time with every shipment. Sign-up for a Chime Checking Account only takes two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/ratchet Find your inner detective -- Download June's Journey today! Go to dailyharvest.com/respectable to get up to forty dollars off your first box!  Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code RATCHET at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adrian reviews the new Book "Move to Ghana: 10 Practical Ways to Relocate To The Motherland" written by Adwoa Agyemang.  She moved to Ghana in 2012 and consequently became the author of this book, to help “address questions” from those willing to relocate but uncertain about what awaits them. The knowledge is therefore to help them plan and prepare before they move.“The book will help you clarify your thoughts, identify opportunities around you and encourage you to start preparing for your journey back home, whether to live or to invest,” she wrote.The book is structured into 10 chapters and each addresses a specific topic on the relocation plan. She offers key action points at the end of most chapters, where she offers practical and workable solutions to expected challenges, and how they can be overcome.Watch our recent live Q&A episode with Adwoa  on YouTube by  Clicking here.ABOUT ADWOAAdwoa Agyemang is a networking princess, relocation coach, event organiser and founder of the Ghanaian Londoners (GLN) Network, and knows about the pitfalls involved in relocating without the right information.MORE ABOUT ADWOA AND BUY THE BOOKIf you have a direct query with Adwoa, you can contact her below:Website: https://ghanaianlondoners.co.uk/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adwoa-agy...Resources: https://payhip.com/move2ghanaclubBuy the Book on Amazon Paperback and Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Move-Ghana-Practical-Relocate-Motherland-ebook/dp/B0B68K8HZ8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=move+to+ghana+10+practical&qid=1660517040&s=digital-text&sr=1-1Tim Swain's book: https://timswain.com/akwaabaLet us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles.RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFYSOCIAL MEDIAYouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcastWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraFacebook: Support the show

For Julian Addo, founder and CEO of textured hair-care brand Adwoa Beauty, her business is deeply intertwined with her own life story. Addo was born in Monrovia, Liberia to a Ghanaian father and Liberian mother and moved to the U.S. in 1982. She worked in a beauty salon as a stylist and then as a salon owner. After a period in banking, while still doubling as a salon owner, Addo began to see how the DTC space was disrupting not only business models, but also branding itself. Inspired by the likes of Glossier and Warby Parker, Addo saw a stark lack of such branding innovation in the natural and textured hair sector. She said she woke up one day in March 2016 determined to develop Adwoa Beauty, which shares Addo's traditional Ghanian name meaning “female born on a Monday.” “I knew that I had to pull from my life and my experiences and my vision super heavily so that I could enjoy the brand, because it came from a passionate place,” Addo shared on this week's episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast. Adwoa Beauty has been a Sephora-exclusive brand since Nov. 2019 and has 11 products. It plans to expand to an additional 158 doors in the first half of 2022, to a total of 448 U.S. Sephora doors. Adwoa Beauty is also in 48 Sephora Canada doors and will expand to all 98 locations. Approximately 65% of Adwoa Beauty sales are from Sephora, and Adwoa grew its Sephora sales 200% year-over-year between 2021 and 2020. “For me, it's about being smart on where we go and how we move. We want to grow but not grow too fast, because there are a lot of pain points that come with just spreading yourself too thin,” said Addo. “I never really saw Adwoa Beauty as a type of brand that was in 100,000 doors. I want this brand to provide its audience with an experience they hadn't had before.”

In this episode, I spoke to Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alessia Cara. Discovered at the tender age of 18, she's grown up in the spotlight, and shared that journey with her fans through her music – often showing us a perspective far outside the confident, sexy pop-princess norm. Her unique voice and emotional vulnerability gives her lyrics a power; a sense of relatability for anyone who has ever felt alone or unloved or sad.   What struck me about this conversation is her ability to be so completely open about her struggles with maintaining mental health. For many, those internal battles can be incredibly lonely, and Alessia, through her music and openness, is bravely creating space for them. She's refreshingly honest about her personal battles, and throughout this conversation I couldn't help but feel encouraged and uplifted by being able to share our common experiences.   You can follow @alessiasmusic and you can follow us @gurlstalk. Please send any messages to www.gurlstalk.com and don't forget to subscribe, so you never miss an episode of the Gurls Talk podcast.

When you see Little Simz (or Simbi, as I call her) perform, she gives everything to the crowd. Off stage, she has this incredible composed energy. So, how does she find the balance? We talk about how to manage the energy you expel in your work and what to keep for yourself.   In a recent interview Simbi said, “my career is very important to me but it's not my life, I'm doing things differently this time.” And I can hands down relate to that. As I'm sure a lot of you can. Turning up in life and setting boundaries is vital for our relationship with ourselves and with others.   Born to tell stories, Little Simz has written another amazing album – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert – because of her ability to self-reflect and look at uncomfortable things. She talks about what inspires her work and the responsibility she feels as a young, Black British artist and woman.   I loved having this conversation. Even though we were countries apart, it felt like we were sat chatting on the sofa together. Enjoy and as always, mad amounts of love.   You can follow @littlesimz and you can follow us @gurlstalk. Please send any messages to www.gurlstalk.com and don't forget to subscribe, so you never miss an episode of the Gurls Talk podcast.