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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Somebody Say HallelujahLinda Sloan of Hopkins, Minn., is the executive director for the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage. She predicts audiences will be on their feet at the Fitzgerald Theater in St Paul this weekend, moved by “The Sound of Gospel: An Anthology Depicting the Rich History and Evolution of Gospel Music.”The play is written by Rev. William H. Pierce of 2nd Chance Outreach and directed by Academy Award-nominated artist Jevetta Steele, with musical direction by Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Steele. The all-ages show will be performed Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. Linda says: I cannot say enough about this performance. It is amazing. When I went to the show a couple years ago, I was just blown away by the caliber of the talent and then the meaning of the songs. It's just a phenomenal show. You'll hear anything from spirituals to praise and worship. It is just an opportunity for individuals who maybe have never really experienced gospel to understand the roots, the roots of where it comes from and why it is spiritual music. It's so energetic. There are a couple little somber moments, because it is a history of gospel music, and there have been things in the past that maybe occur that required spiritual music. But for the most part, it's just one of those “toe-tapping, get-on-your-feet, clapping, as if you were in a Baptist church” shows. — Linda Sloan A play about DREAMers navigating life Actor and singer Anna Hashizume of Minneapolis recommends seeing Frank Theatre's current production of the play “Sanctuary City,” about two undocumented teens growing up in Newark, N.J., post 9/11. She describes the play as a series of very short scenes performed by an outstanding three-person cast. The play runs in the intimate Open Eye Theatre in Minneapolis through Feb. 23. Masks are required for the Feb. 7 and Feb. 16 performances. Frank Theatre, which mounted the play, specializes in works that spark conversation, and Anna says this show feels incredibly timely.Anna says: I know when [director] Wendy Knox first chose the play we didn't know the political climate that was going to be happening at this moment in time, but it is a very timely play for what is happening in our nation right now. Theater has a lot of different functions. It can just be entertainment, which is also lovely at a time like this, but also being able to be educated and see different life experiences in front of your eyes in a relatively safe space can open something up in all of us. — Anna HashizumeA breath of spring Donna Winberg of Deephaven, Minn., loves to walk the trails at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, so she's been able to pop inside the visitor center to watch preparations for the Spring Flower show. The enchanted garden displays are now open to viewers with an Arboretum ticket daily through March 16. In addition to the Spring Flower show, Donna recommends continuing through the Synder Building to the Conservatory, which is currently packed with orchids and tropical blooms, with a stop at the Rootstock Café for a bite to eat. Additional ticketed events include an Art Fair on Feb. 15 and 16, After Hours with Flowers and Afternoon Tea events. MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner is also a fan; see his pictures in a recent Updraft Blog here. Donna describes the scene: You'll be amazed when you see the huge tree trunks they've brought in there, and the mosses and the lichens and the mushrooms. It's just like a breath of spring, which we all need this time of year! What I really love is the local artist work that is incorporated into the displays. There'll be different artists coming in [through the course of the show.] [This week] there are mosaic glass birds and ceramic birds and all sorts of wonderful little fairy houses, bird houses. So you have to stand there and look at things for a while to have it all revealed to you, which is fun.— Donna Winberg
The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts the 6th study session on the late Dr. Maya Angelou's The Heart of A Woman. This is a rare "double dip" for the book club, as we read I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings in the summer of 2014 just after the transition of the famed author and Wake Forest scholar. Gus T. was inundated with the life and literary work of Dr. Angelou during his recent Golden State sojourn. And it took Gus seeing the documentary film Soundtrack to a Coup d'État three times to accurately write down the title Heart of a Woman. The extraordinary film on the assassination of Patrice Lumumba is "receipt-heavy," and Andrée Blouin and Dr. Angelou's respective memoirs are just 2 of the many books in the project. Last week, the late poet an Victim of White Supremacy told us about how she, Abbey Lincoln and other black females of the Cultural Association for Women of African Heritage helped to coordinate a rally on the New York United Nations building. This was in response to the assassination of Patrice Lumumba. Dr. Angelou grabbed a random black "thug" to help escort her into the building. NPR's Terry Gross, a Racist Suspect, interviewed Dr. Angelou in 1981 and confessed that she feared this privileged black "thug" was going to assault and "rape" our heroine in the UN stairwell. Thankfully, everyone kept their pants zipped. In fact, after everything was finished, Dr. Angelou admitted feeling pretty lousy about risking the black fellas' life for her poorly conceived effort. #AppleEvent #SoundtrackToACoupdÉtat #TheCOWS16Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#
Join us in this heartwarming episode as we explore the vibrant Gullah Geechee culture and their unique Christmas traditions. Discover how the Gullah people have preserved their African heritage through celebrations filled with soulful music, storytelling, and communal gatherings. Learn about the significance of their Watch Night service and the rich culinary traditions that bring a taste of West Africa to their holiday tables. This episode is a tribute to the resilience and spirit of the Gullah people, highlighting the deeper meaning of the Christmas season. Whether you're seeking inspiration or simply looking to add a touch of Gullah flavor to your own celebrations, this episode offers a heartfelt reminder of love, community, and heritage. Blu Alchemist Podcast Info: Podcast Website: https://www.blualchemistpodcast.com Siquoyia Blue Website: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io YouTube: @blualchemistpodcast Dating Assassins Card Game: https://www.datingassassins.com If you want to either be a guest on or find guests for your podcast, please sign up here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/siquoyia Donate via Cashapp: @KingSiquoyia or Venmo: @KingShay Thanks for listening! Subscribe, Share and Follow us!
Explore the world of Uju Honey Gummies, a unique and nutritious snack made with pure African honey. This Test it out Thursday - Our fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins us to discuss how these sugar-free, gelatin-free gummies reflect South African culture while promoting healthy snacking. Learn about the benefits of natural ingredients, the innovative formulation behind these delicious treats, and how to incorporate them into your diet for a guilt-free indulgence. Tune in for insights that empower your wellness journey!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nasozi Kakembo is a designer with studios in Brooklyn and Kampala, Uganda. She describes it as a "a design bridge between my East African heritage and my American upbringing." She works specifically with artisans to highlight ethical decor. Kakembo discusses her new book, The African Decor Edit, which looks at the ways you can bring your heritage into your home.
Since Lucy's 1974 discovery, African heritage management and paleoscientific research have evolved significantly. Partnerships with international organizations have supported these efforts, leading to flourishing research and collaborations. However, foreign researchers' access restrictions have hindered efficiency, innovation, collaboration, and diversity. Balancing access restrictions with scientific openness and responsible stewardship is crucial. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 39826]
Since Lucy's 1974 discovery, African heritage management and paleoscientific research have evolved significantly. Partnerships with international organizations have supported these efforts, leading to flourishing research and collaborations. However, foreign researchers' access restrictions have hindered efficiency, innovation, collaboration, and diversity. Balancing access restrictions with scientific openness and responsible stewardship is crucial. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 39826]
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Since Lucy's 1974 discovery, African heritage management and paleoscientific research have evolved significantly. Partnerships with international organizations have supported these efforts, leading to flourishing research and collaborations. However, foreign researchers' access restrictions have hindered efficiency, innovation, collaboration, and diversity. Balancing access restrictions with scientific openness and responsible stewardship is crucial. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 39826]
Since Lucy's 1974 discovery, African heritage management and paleoscientific research have evolved significantly. Partnerships with international organizations have supported these efforts, leading to flourishing research and collaborations. However, foreign researchers' access restrictions have hindered efficiency, innovation, collaboration, and diversity. Balancing access restrictions with scientific openness and responsible stewardship is crucial. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 39826]
Since Lucy's 1974 discovery, African heritage management and paleoscientific research have evolved significantly. Partnerships with international organizations have supported these efforts, leading to flourishing research and collaborations. However, foreign researchers' access restrictions have hindered efficiency, innovation, collaboration, and diversity. Balancing access restrictions with scientific openness and responsible stewardship is crucial. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 39826]
HorrorAddicts.net Season 19 #HorrorCon * Episode# 238 Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich Intro Music by: Valentine Wolfe ************************************ 239 | African Heritage Special | Zabus GUESTS: Sumiko Saulson, Kenya Moss-Dyme, Eugen Bacon, Tamika Thompson, Penelope Flynn http://traffic.libsyn.com/horroraddicts/HorrorAddicts239.mp3 Find all articles and interviews at: http://www.horroraddicts.net 67 days till Halloween Theme: #AfricanHeritageSpecial #AfricanHeritage Music: “Columbarium” #Zabus https://youtu.be/A98zbvrEJ-U?si=gGNN8UsXsUvkwWKe Catchup: #DramaCon #StayStrong #Beetlejuice #BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice #CatherineOHara #SchittsCreek #Moira #WhatWeDoShadows #DeadLikeMe #FunnyHorror Historian of Horror: #MarkOrr #BlackVampire https://www.amazon.com/Black-Vampyre-Legend-St-Domingo-ebook/dp/B08PC2XPDL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Vampyre:_A_Legend_of_St._Domingo ZOMBIE THROWDOWN WINNERS!! NEWS: #HemlockforSocrates “You're Not Here” https://youtu.be/tehUbkg_kek?si=9mqncW6CS5ieapZM #MarkOrr #HistorianofHorror #BestLaidPlans #OTR #I♥Mystery #PSKing #ElSacrificio #BookReview #222Cemeteries #LorenRhoads #BookReview #DJPitsiladis #NightinourVeins #PaulEdwards #BandInterview #Livernois #FreeFictionFridays #Librivox #BlackFolkTales #EricBerry #FTV #SumikoSaulson #AfAmFolklore #MagicalRealism #ToniMorrison #JesseOrr #FictionSeries #HairyLegs #RussellHolbrook #LogbookofTerror #TooMuchZombieBusiness #Readings at the #SFColumbarium #CemeteryLife October 27th, 2024 #HorrorCurated #Halloween https://horroraddictspress.etsy.com ~~End of News~~ DeadMail: Sven: #HorrorGames #Subnautica #Underwater #TheOuterWilds #HorrorVideoGames Adele: #Violin #NightIsland #Talamasca #InterviewwithaVampire #MayfairWitches #Armand #QueenoftheDamned #Daniel #Lestat #Netflix https://screenrant.com/night-island-anne-rice-immortal-universe-series-forgotten-exciting/ Georgie: #NightsKnights #ArtisticLicense #Buggars #HorrorRomance #Critters #CharcoalMonsters #Dream #EdwardianPeople #MonstersUndertheBed #ScraggilySnoopy #RunningDogHorror Write in to us! horroraddicts@gmail.com Nightmare Fuel: #DJPitsiladis #Lusca #OceanMonster #Sharktopus GUESTS: Sumiko Saulson http://www.SumikoSaulson.com Kenya Moss-Dyme http://www.kenyawrites.com Eugen Bacon http://www.eugenbacon.com Tamika Thompson http://www.tamikathompson.com Penelope Flynn https://linktr.ee/PenelopeFlynn Write in re: ideas, questions, opinions, horror cartoons, favorite movies, etc… Also, send show theme ideas! horroraddicts@gmail.com h o s t e s s Emerian Rich b l o g e d i t o r Veronica McCollum r e v i e w c o o r d i n a t o r Daphne Strasert s t a f f Jesse Orr, Lionel Green, Kieran Judge, Mark Orr, DJ Pitsiladis, Russell Holbrook, Megan Starrak, Michael Charboneau, Brian McKinley, Crystal Connor, CM “Spookas” Lucas, JS O'Connor, Nightshade, PS King Want to be a part of the HA staff? Email horroraddicts@gmail.com b l o g / c o n t a c t / s h o w . n o t e s http://www.horroraddicts.net the belfry app https://www.thebelfry.rip I♥radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-horroraddictsnet-30940547/ spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0DtgSwv2Eh6aTepQi7ZWdv audible https://www.amazon.com/HorrorAddicts-net/dp/B08JJRM4NM rss http://horroraddicts.libsyn.com/rss YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4E9vnOzVkdRNLnL2QWVk3w Instagram https://www.instagram.com/horroraddicts.netpress/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/horroraddicts.net Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/208379245861499
While Americans are tuned in to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, many of the athletes competing are calling the Olympic village in Sant Denis home. This is where you will find Africa Station. Saint Denis is the site of the largest immigrant community in France. My guest for this segment of Perspectives is Oliver Nguesson, curator of Africa Station. More than just a fan zone, it is a dynamic living space where Parisians and tourists alike can immerse themselves in the richness of African Heritage. Africa station is a celebration where the Olympic spirit meets African flair. Supported by the city and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, the project brings together sports, culture, and community.
Claire Murigande, PhD and EMBA is a biologist, humanities champion, and a woman blazing a trail encouraging women to show up as themselves, to put themselves out there as no one is you. Claire shares her journey in her own unique brilliance especially as it relates to being able to do some good while making money.Claire is setting the tone on the new way of doing business and in her most recent role as the President of PROWAH (Professional Women of African Heritage), she is supporting a legacy of not only owning your unique brilliance, but specifically to ensure the history of African Heritage is celebrated and amplified with intersectional women around the world.Find Claire Murigande on LinkedIn and visit her social entrepreneur podcast at https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/. She'd love to connect!Thank you for tuning into Women Making Moves, please rate and follow on your favorite podcast platform - also follow along on Instagram. Visit Amy and her coaching at https://unlockthemagic.org and follow on Instagram.Women Making Moves is for personal use only and general information purposes, the show host cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information. This show and host is not liable for any personal actions taken.
What is Trinibad? Is Afro-Caribbean Music of African Heritage or somewhere else? King Shawa joins the class to discuss Caribbean Music, providing a unique perspective that is #postcolonial and radical yet interesting. #kingshawa is a reggae artist originally from Trinidad who resides in Philadelphia Usa. Professor Renaldo begins the class with a brief introductory discussion about the Caribbean and introduces the Guest Speaker for the day. Then the Prof sways into the presentation inviting the speaker to share for the rest of the class. Due to the length of the lecture, we broke it up into parts 1 and 2. This is part 1. The second part concludes with the speaker's wrap-up and a debrief with the students and the Professor at the end. The Couse Lecture: Caribbean Thought College/Seminary: Jamaica Theological Seminary https://jts.edu.jm Professor: Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie, Author of Neoliberalism Text #Book: Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, Mode: Face-to-Face on Zoom Level: 2200 This is a part of a Lecture series on #theneoliberalround #podcast and # YouTube channel and #theneoliberalcorporation by #renaldomckenzie Subscribe for free! Podcast: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com. Please support us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal Or via Paypal at #TheNeoliberal or RenaldoMcKenzie to continue providing free content that is accessible to those who have limited access. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theneoliberal/support
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Gerald Brooks, Chairman of the Board for The African Heritage Association, stopped by to speak with Nancy to talk about the St. Louis African Arts Festival. The first St. Louis African Arts Festival was held in 1991 as an outgrowth of the 34th Annual African Studies Conference hosted by Washington University. A year prior to the conference, a group of academic, business, and community leaders came together to explore ways in which a forum could be established that would bring the diverse community of St. Louis together for the purpose of learning and celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of African and African American people. The mission of the festival is to increase the awareness of the global contributions of African people and people of African descent have made through art, cultural, and educational programs. The St. Louis African Arts Festival is held in beautiful Forest Park. Each year the festival attracts a diverse audience of thousands of local residents and out-of-town visitors during the Memorial Day weekend. The Festival draws the community together in celebration of the rich contributions of Africa and the African Diaspora (diaspora–people settled far from their ancestral homelands). This year's festival happens May 25, 26, and 27 in Forest Park.
In this compelling episode, Captain OC from Israel United in Christ joins us to discuss the historical and spiritual perspectives that identify Black and African peoples as the Biblical Israelites. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of advocating this identity, the strategies developed to educate and expand their community, and the successes of their outreach efforts. Captain OC also shares valuable lessons on embracing one's heritage and the power of truth in rewriting history. For more information and to connect with Captain OC's work, visit Israel United in Christ website and follow their educational content across various platforms.Episode Highlights:Introduction to Captain OC and the mission of Israel United in Christ.Discussion on the significant challenges and public perceptions faced by the community.Strategies that have fostered growth and understanding among followers.Captain OC's advice for listeners interested in exploring their historical and spiritual roots.Call to Action: Subscribe to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast for more enlightening discussions that explore the depths of history and culture, shaping the narratives of the Black and Pan-African communities. Share this episode to spread knowledge and connect with the teachings of Captain OC and Israel United in Christ. Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast
In this captivating episode of The Truth In This Art, host Rob Lee sits down with the illustrious Nigerian-born fashion designer Abisola Oladeinde, who has made a name for herself in Baltimore's fashion scene. Together, they stitch a narrative that covers Abisola's inspiring journey from her roots in African iconography to her current status as a purveyor of runway chic. Gain insight into her creative process, from the initial inspiration to the meticulous execution of her designs. Abisola also shares the importance of collaboration in crafting her eye-catching collections and discusses the transformative power of fashion on personal confidence and self-expression. Additionally, the conversation delves into her innovative use of chains, adding a bold twist to her latest works.
We hear ideas for improving provincial snow removal from a private plow operator, and talkback from yesterday's African heritage show. And on the phone-in, genealogy with Lesley Anderson.
Halifax-based artists Boma Nnaji and Tonya Sam'Gwan Paris joined us in the studio to explore the theme of this year's African Heritage Month -- Our Smiles, Our Joy, Our Resilience as African Nova Scotians.
Authors Calvin Riley and Nini Harris join Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston on Saint Louis in Tune to discuss their book, Black St. Louis. They delve into the rich African American history in St. Louis, covering significant personalities, the formation of vibrant neighborhoods, the educational strides achieved, and key historic events that shaped the current Black experience. Calvin and NiNi's discussion emphasizes the importance of looking at Black history as an integral part of all St. Louis history and how their book brings to light unknown but important historical figures and narratives.[00:00] Introduction and Hosts' Casual Conversation[00:11] The Importance of Unknown Figures in St. Louis History[02:31] Discussion on the Book Black St. Louis[02:42] Exploring the Life of Jeannette Forchet[03:29] The Role of African Heritage in St. Louis[05:25] Introduction to the Authors and Their Collaboration[06:05] The Importance of Preserving Black Artifacts[20:08] The Impact of Immigration on Black St. Louisans[27:41] The Significance of Freedom Suits in St. Louis History[31:21] Discussing Freedom Suits and Education[31:29] The Struggle for African American Education[33:03] The Story of Vashon Family and Their Contribution to Education[34:06] Discovering Vashon Family Artifacts[36:07] The Establishment of the George B. Vashon Museum[37:43] Exploring the Curtis Family and People's Art Center[41:32] The Impact of Migration on St. Louis Neighborhoods[50:04] The Significance of the Book Black St. Louis[51:47] Promoting the Vashon Museum[52:29] Closing Remarks and HumorGeorge B. Vashon Museum - https://georgevashonmuseum.org/NiNi Harris - http://www.niniharris.com/Future Dates with Calvin and NiNi about Black Saint LouisSunday, Feb. 11 2:00 p.m. (NiNi Harris), Campbell House Museum – in Downtown; 1508 Locust StreetTuesday, Feb. 13 11:00 a.m. (Calvin Riley), Missouri History Museum; 5700 Lindell BlvdTuesday, Feb. 13 7:00 p.m. (Calvin Riley), Webster Groves Presbyterian Church; 45 West Lockwood Ave.Saturday, Feb. 17 10:00 a.m. (NiNi Harris), Ulysses S. Grant Historic Site White Haven; 7400 Grant Road — in South County Wednesday, February 21 6:30 pm (Calvin Riley), Richmond Heights Library; 8001 DaleSaturday, March 2 11:00 a.m. (NiNi Harris), Carondelet Branch of the St. Louis Public Library; 6800 Michigan Avenue Wednesday, April 10 TBA (Calvin Riley), Maplewood Public Library: 7550 Lohmeyer AveThis is...
This past February, for Black History Month, Hyfin's Element Everest-Blanks speaks with Dr. Gina Paige, the co-founder of African Ancestry, a DNA test that places your African ancestry in a present-day country and ethnic group or tribe. During the podcast, Element reveals her results.
Ready to take the mystery out of finding a manufacturer for your fashion brand— Download my FREE guide Get It Made → http://makegoodfashion.com/getitmadeJoin us for an inspiring conversation as Jasmine interviews the incredible Sophia, the visionary behind a groundbreaking fashion brand Besida. Discover how Sophia transitioned from a career in TV news to become a fashion entrepreneur, and how her faith and determination led her through the challenges of building her brand from the ground up. From humble beginnings to empowering women in Africa and beyond, this podcast episode explores the journey of resilience, purpose, and fashion that will leave you inspired to chase your dreams. Don't miss this exciting episode of candid conversation and valuable insights!WEBSITE + SHOW NOTESwww.makegoodfashion.com/podcastON SOCIALInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/makegoodfashionTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makegoodfashionMy YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@makegoodfashion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hello Family, Shay's story is nothing short of inspiring. From teaching in Compton to managing legendary theater stages across the nation, her journey is remarkable. She's made her mark on iconic shows like 227 and played a pivotal role in establishing the Marla Gibbs Crossroads Arts and Academy Theater.But that's not all – Shay's innovative spirit shines as she shares how she tackled resource constraints in under-funded Black performing arts organizations. Her adaptability during the lockdowns kept Black Theaters including, the Waco Theater Center, thriving.We'll also dive into her experiences at places like St. Louis Black Rep, August Wilson Center, and 651 Arts, which have enriched her perspectives and allowed her to bridge cultural gaps through her global travels and the arts.Shay's insights into the role of art in reconnecting Black Americans with their African heritage are truly eye-opening. We'll also discuss the unique challenges of marketing African stories in the United States and Shay's ongoing efforts to evolve with each generation.Support the showPlease support our Power Partners:Buddha Tea: Rich delicious tea with soothing properties perfect for your self-care experience.www.BuddhaTeas.comVital Body is a nutrient company that has an incredible product called Vital Fruits and Vegetables with amazing ingredients, probiotics, and greens with no added sugar. www.vitalbody.comThey are offering our tribe 20% off when you use the code: OY2N2GLV5AMonica Wisdom offers one-on-one VIP Coaching sessions for women ready to take a journey of self-discovery, leverage their podcast or share their story, Monica customizes her sessions for your challenges and desired solutions. For more info:Visit www.monicawisdomhq.comThank you for supporting our power partners. I appreciate it.
If you enjoy the show, please sign the petition for Texture Talks to be adapted into a TV Show!https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/adapt-texture-talks-into-a-tv-showOn episode 019 of Texture Talks me and Spoken Word Poet, Author, Coach and Creative, Oneness Sankara, who dedicates her life to supporting Women of African Heritage to find abundance, joy, peace & self love. We will be discussing some of the problematic issues tied to using words with harmful historical context when naming products and brands.With a particular focus on the challenges around the term "Coolie" when naming locs as a prime example of how words that seem harmless can carry huge meaning to a culture, me and Oneness really get into some difficult concepts, questions and queries around what company owners responsibilities really are, and whether it really is 'that deep'.LISTEN ON:Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texture-talks/id1669983295?uo=4Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3G4dCm608QB0M1k2XjGghkFOLLOW TEXTURE TALKS ON SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/texturetalksuk/https://www.tiktok.com/@texturetalks?lang=enhttps://www.texturetalks.co.uk/SPONSORS:https://www.instagram.com/fulhamscalphair/https://fulhamscalphairclinic.com/Teresa and Eleanore Richardson from Fulham Scalp and Hair Clinic are an absolutely INCREDIBLE black female mother daughter led team of highly experienced Consultant Trichologists who since 2011 have provided the afro and curly haired community with help, support and guidance to get our hair care journeys back on track.As such highly respected Afro hair Trichologists I couldn't think of a better sponsor to partner with on the next segment of Texture Talks and to guide me personally on my own natural hair care journey.Learn more about them at www.fulhamscalphairclinic.com and use discount code TEXTURETALKS5 for 5% off your consultation fee.
Chioma Onyewuchi is the founder of Heart & Heritage Center, an alternative experiential, outdoor program for homeschoolers in Houston, Texas that focuses on childhood creativity, curiosity, and a deep connection to African heritage and culture. Chioma was born and raised in Aba, Nigeria, and came to the U.S. for college, where she graduated summa cum laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She currently homeschools her two children, ages 10 and 8. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.
On returning from a 5-day conference Dr Omo would like to share with you what she has learned listening to peak performance coach Tony Robbins, top Life and Business Strategist, and supporting many people to overcome their reticence in facing their challenges and fears by, literally, walking through fire. Find out what Dr Omo learned from helping others through this cathartic breakthrough. KEY TAKEAWAYS As a conference volunteer, Dr Omo was responsible for helping 8000 people who are deciding to walk across hot coal as a symbolic leap to conquer fear and overwhelm. As we grow older the responsibility and stakes grow so the possibility of failure holds more weight. When you want to achieve something the best way to build your momentum is to surround yourself with people who are going to champion you. We often carry false beliefs about our capabilities, even during the performance of tasks that we believe ourselves to be incapable of. Do not be afraid to ask advice from those individuals whose leadership you look up to and would like to emulate. Be clear on your target goal and do not think you have to achieve it ruthlessly. BEST MOMENTS‘His name is Tony Robbins. He's a peak performance coach and I've started listening to him and working with him since 2015 and my life has truly been changed. I really believe that he came into my life at the right time.' ‘God surrounds you with the people around you to make it happen.' ‘As the participants were coming to the point where they had to walk on the fire, what really, really helped them was when we were all chanting with them. We were like; ‘Yes, yes, yes!''‘I was volunteering and registering about 800 people and saying hello to people with ease. Despite the fact that I was welcoming people, greeting people at the door so easily, I taught myself that I was shy.'‘Taking charge of you moving into your next leadership position is your responsibility.' CONTACT METHOD IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo PODCAST DESCRIPTIONPower in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease. Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone's diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face. I'm proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity. ABOUT THE HOSTDr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience. Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo's mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
This episodes guest is the exciting and inspiring Titilayo Ameh, a registered Psychotherapist (MBACP) and Counsellor, a mental health and well-being workshop leader, an advocate for vulnerable youth, a successful podcast host, and a facilitator of hundreds of clients to eliminate stress and create balanced lifestyles so they can live engaged with their loved ones while pursuing their passions and purpose with joy. Listen in to this conversation covering biofeedback therapy, misalignment and imbalances, equality, masculine and feminine energy, and Titilayo's plans for the future. KEY TAKEAWAYS Titilayo specialises in coaching areas of personal development, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, addiction, trauma and inner-child healing. Having gained insight into many different cultures during her 18 years experience in international counselling, Titilayo can apply all she has learned to her diverse clients. Biofeedback machines access a unique energy blueprint and analyse you to find your stresses. The yin-yang, female/male energy needs to be in balance as too much masculine energy creates burnout, and too much feminine energy creates depression. Strong, clear boundaries assertively communicated save you from the stress of triggers. BEST MOMENTS ‘I understand what it's like to feel so lost and just the hope of knowing I can do something that I love, so I got into counselling.' ‘In this program, we're helping people cleanse their toxins, physical and emotional. We'll be balancing their bodies and we're really helping them pursue their passions in alignment.' ‘Giving a voice to what it can be like for a brown woman and the inner turmoil that you go through that you can't really explain to those around you.' ‘There are days of rest where I'm just nurturing, self-caring and making sure I'm looking after myself.' ‘You have the right to feel safe and comfortable.' EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.titilayoamehill.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Titilayo is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). She has a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Counselling from the University of Surrey. She trained in mental health with the National Health Service(NHS) in the UK and possesses over 15 years of experience working in paediatric clinics, corporate organisations, educational settings, and youth services. She is a certified Paws B Mindfulness Curriculum Teacher and a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator trained to teach in schools and corporate organisations. CONTACT METHOD IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo PODCAST DESCRIPTION Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease. Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone's diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face. I'm proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity. This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
What is holistic resistance? How can we practice it to break historical narratives and challenge oppression in the workplace?In Episode 131, Aaron Johnson, Professional Speaker at The CUT, joins Melinda in an honest conversation on the power of touch and the Black brute narrative in the workplace. They explore holistic resistance as a response to the profound impact of the Black brute narrative on African heritage men. They discuss ways this narrative shows up in the workplace, including through a lack of safe space where Black men can be vulnerable, set boundaries, and protect themselves when those boundaries are violated. They also discuss the relationship between White women and Black men and how each of us can advocate for anti-racism in the fight against oppression.About Aaron Johnson (he/him)My name is Aaron, and what lights me up right now is cultivating environments that allow black-bodied people to show up as their full tender selves. One of my goals is for black folks to be in spaces where connection to each other and the earth is accessible. One of the ways I am currently cultivating healing is my Chronically UnderTouched Project, where I support black men who have not had mindful, thoughtful platonic touch in creating their own holistic touch practices and care plan.Find Leading With Empathy & Allyship useful? Subscribe to our podcast and like this episode!For more about Empovia, visit empovia.co. There, you'll also find educational resources and highlights from this episode.Connect With Aaron Johnson On SocialInstagram: https://instagram.com/cut.projectConnect With Us On SocialYouTube: youtube.com/@empoviaTwitter: twitter.com/empoviacoFacebook: facebook.com/empoviaInstagram: instagram.com/empoviaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/empoviaProduction TeamCreator & Host: Melinda Briana EplerCo-Producers: Renzo Santos & Christina Swindlehurst ChanPodcast Rocket: Rob Scheerbarth & Nina Rugeles[Image description: Leading With Empathy & Allyship promo and photos of Aaron Johnson, an African Heritage man with short black afro hair, black goatee and beard, tan turtleneck, and glasses, and host Melinda Briana Epler, a White woman with blonde and red hair, glasses, red shirt, and black jacket.]Support the show
Welcome to the first episode of Power in Diversity with Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo, this podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As a great introduction to the podcast we have a fantastic guest, Dr Anna Kusi on the show. Anna is a medical doctor with a background in obstetrics and gynaecology and is the founder of Black Female Doctors UK with the aim of uniting black female doctors to support each other in their careers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Black women and women from ethnic minority groups reach menopause on average eight months earlier than other races. We also tend to have more symptoms and more severe symptoms that last longer. This can lead to more health implications and more research needs to be done. We can get menopause ready by generally staying fit, that means eating healthily, getting regular exercise, and not smoking. When your body stops producing as much oestrogen, we need to make sure our bodies are in the best state possible to deal with that change. Perimenopausal symptoms include Irregular periods. Hot flashes and sleep problems. Mood changes. Vaginal and bladder problems. Vaginal dryness. Decreasing fertility. Changes in sexual function. Loss of bone. And changing cholesterol levels. You may have all or none of these symptoms. Anna has experienced a lack of diversity while studying to be a doctor in Bristol, there was a lack of black women doctors for her to look up to and gain inspiration from. This lack of diversity did sometimes give her a feeling of being ‘other' like she didn't belong. Some people even thought she was a foreign student despite growing up in Peckham. At the time it was very isolating for Anna but now she says that she works with a much more diverse group of doctors. BEST MOMENTS ‘We forget that the menopause can affect any woman at any age' ‘We need to be menopause ready and do it like a real boss lady' ‘With the lack of diversity, you can feel the imposter syndrome' EPISODE RESOURCES Black Female Doctors UK (@blackfemaledrs.uk) • Instagram photos and videos Dr Anna Kusi on LinkedIn ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Anna Kusi is a medical doctor with a background in obstetrics and gynaecology and is the founder of Black Female Doctors UK with the aim of uniting black female doctors to support each other in their careers. She's also a mum of two and a strong advocate of post reproductive health for women. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease. Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone's diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face. I'm proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience. Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo's mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society. CONTACT METHOD IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
Dr Chinwe Akuonu graduated from King's College London with multiple awards to her name, such as London's Best Young Dentist finalist 2022. She is currently a key opinion leader for Colgate. She dedicates time to mentoring aspiring dentists, creating education videos to promote oral health, volunteering, and advocating for inclusivity within the dental profession. Dr Cinwe joins Dr Omo on Power in Diversity to share her story and hopefully inspire you to aim for the best. KEY TAKEAWAYS Resilience is important to build as a young person. Chinwe always knew she could do whatever she wanted because of her desire and drive. Even with the traumas and challenges she faced when her family moved from Nigeria to Italy and the racism they endured, Chinwe had the personality to let it build her character, rather than break it. Growing up in an area of Italy which didn't have a black community and without many friends at school, Chinwe had to rely on her family for support. It's lucky she has a twin sister and another sister only a year different in age from her. Chinwe has the ability to do things by herself, even at a young age she flew to London on her own for her interview at King's College and impressed them so much they broke protocol and pretty much told her she'd got in. Chinwe's goal is to create a practice where anyone can walk in and feel like they're safe and they belong there regardless of race or age or anything that people have made them feel other for. BEST MOMENTS ‘These experiences build you and your resilience.' ‘I'm not going to give up even if they laugh at me..' ‘It's hard when you see injustice and others turn away.' ‘Validation does not need to come from anywhere external.' EPISODE RESOURCES Dr Chinwe Akuonu on LinkedIn Dr Chinwe Akuonu (@dr.chinwe.55) • Instagram photos and videos ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Chinwe Akuonu graduated from King's College London with multiple awards to her name, such as London's Best Young Dentist finalist 2022. She is currently a key opinion leader for Colgate. Her dental career started 10 years ago, as a dental hygienist in Italy. Chinwe is very passionate about her job. She has a keen interest in restorative and endodontic treatments. She dedicates time to mentoring aspiring dentists, creating education videos to promote oral health, volunteering, and advocating for inclusivity within the dental profession. She has written several articles on the topic of equality and diversity and has been invited to be a speaker at multiple events, in and outside dentistry. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease. Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone's diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face. I'm proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience. Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo's mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society. CONTACT METHOD IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
Dr Maggie Andi is a Dental Practice Owner, Holistic Dentist, Life Coach, and passionate Youth Football Coach. She joins Oma today on Power in Diversity to talk about her career in dentistry, the different hats she wears as a life coach and football coach, and her wonderful attitude when it comes to tackling obstacles and seeing them as opportunities to grow and give. KEY TAKEAWAYS From a British Nigerian family, Maggie is a working mum with three young children, one of whom is a West End award winning actress, one is a busy netballer and another a youth pro footballer. Her husband is a surgeon so the get up and go attitude extends to the whole family. Maggie overcame dyslexia to make the transition from modelling to footballing dental student in 1998. She didn't make the grades on her offer but with her drive and social skills she convinced them to let her study anyway. Maggie qualified in the top 10 in her year 2003 at age 22. There is a massive untapped potential within the brains of every human being. Maggie sees this every day when coaching youth football, if you tell them they can do it and show them how to practise, then that sponge like brain can learn to do anything. The worst thing that will happen is nothing. If you try and it doesn't work, then the worst place you can be is right back where you started, only with a little more knowledge of what to do next time. BEST MOMENTS ‘I remember thinking for the first time in a long time, it is possible to try' ‘I can't handle sick children and dying people, so that ruled out medicine' ‘Sometimes you just fall into something and you know if it's right for you' ‘The world will move in a certain way when it's ready for something' EPISODE RESOURCES Maggie on LinkedIn Mill Hill Dental Practice Maggie Data Andi (@maggietheholisticdentist) • Instagram photos and videos Dr Maggie Data Andi BDS MJDF RCSEng MFDS CGDent UK (@maggie_andi) / Twitter ABOUT THE GUEST “I qualified from St Barts and the Royal London, Queen Mary school of medicine and dentistry in 2003, aged just 22. It's been a tremendous learning journey since I have embarked on several post graduate courses and gained certification in various fields of restorative dentistry. I was extremely proud to receive my prestigious Membership of the joint dental faculties of Surgery and General Practice. I love so many aspects of my profession, and as such have never specialised as I would rather not be limited to one niche, or indeed one profession! I inherited my fierce, stubborn entrepreneurial spirit from my father who, not content with being a Professor, is now fulfilling his ambition of building a university!” PODCAST DESCRIPTION Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease. Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone's diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face. I'm proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience. Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo's mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society. CONTACT METHOD IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
Episode 373: Mediterranean Wisdom for a Life Worth Savoring with Emily A. Francis EPISODE NOTES JUNETEENTH (Federal and Minnesota State Holiday)Before exploring Mediterranean Wisdom with Emily A. Francis, I acknowledge Juneteenth. This commemorates the day enslaved people of African descent were informed that they were free under the Emancipation Proclamation. From the Council For Minnesotans of African Heritage website, the earliest Juneteenth celebrations began in 1866 in local African Heritage church communities in the South. Us folks in the North, Midwest, and Western United States learned of Juneteenth during the Great Migration, where 6 million Black Americans were enticed to move north for work from about 1916-1970. In January 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. In January of this year, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a bill recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday. Here is a link to 10 ideas to commemorate and celebrate JUNETEENTH. Mediterranean Wisdom with Emily E. Francis“Try not to resist the changes that come your way. Instead, let life live through you. And do not worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know that the side you are used to is better than the one to come?” – Rumi, a Sufi and Persian PoetAs Rumi describes above, Emily is letting the Mediterranean life live through her and shares her wisdom to help us savor our lives. The Mediterranean lifestyle is one of the world's healthiest lifestyles and is known in the West through the famous Mediterranean Diet.Emily invites us to live simply, mindfully, and naturally to nourish our bodies and souls. I start this conversation with a quote from Emily's fifth book, The Taste of Joy: Mediterranean Wisdom for a Life Worth Savoring. Emily is in her third year of living the Mediterranean lifestyle with her family on the European Island of Malta.She is keenly aware of the stark difference between Atlanta, Georgia, where we are in our American Democracy, and where she and her family live now. This makes it easier for her to highlight what we need to bring joy into our lives to develop a life worth savoring. A bit of salt made from the sun, the wind, and the sea brings out the flavor of what we eat. Honey secrets help us adapt to new locations. Making our own dressing engages our senses, and one can never learn too much about figs and other essentials like good people to make life worth savoring. This conversation is packed with nuggets of goodness.Emily dispels the American myth about the Mediterranean Diet with a definition she has observed from the Maltese people and now lives herself. She says the Mediterranean Diet misrepresents what the Mediterranean people live for food, fun, family, and faith. And they love sunshine. Those working in offices have snorkels, swimsuits, and other items tucked in their cars to weave play and enjoyment into their workday. They jump in the sea during lunch to enjoy the sunshine and then return to the office to finish the day's work. Lots of ideas here.We learn the limitations of what Emily was taught about happiness and explore what it means to love someone unconditionally. “In Malta, people aren't climbing all over each other and trying to keep up with the Joneses. They want you to succeed,” says Emily. She uses the analogy of lighting a candle and using it to light another's candle, making the light shine brighter and more prominent as a collective. There isn't a finite amount of love, joy, and happiness. The more joy and happiness we can bring, our lives and those around us will expand.In our first conversation, we got a taste of joy as Emily talked about her move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Malta and how that experience changed her and her family's life. Unexpectedly, Emily found her soul in Malta when her husband Scott and their two daughters, Hannah, almost 11, and Ava, 9, moved. They took a mammoth leap of faith in 2020,
Today's guest on Power in Diversity is someone Dr. Omo has watched grow from strength to strength. Elaine Cunningham Walker is an award-winning educational strategist and founder of the Global Educational Consulting firm, who has also been featured in Forbes. As a mother of two highly gifted children, both of whom were endorsed by Manasa after appearing on Channel Four's Child Genius, Elaine has become a go-to consultant for parents seeking advice on how to bring out the best in their own children. KEY TAKEAWAYS Elaine finds that many children lack the emotional intelligence and resilience to deal with the personal struggles they face on the education path. However, she lives by the code “There is Genius in every child, it just needs nurtured and developed”. Elaine has become an advocate for building the next generation of leaders, emphasising the importance of ensuring that people who look like her and her children are represented in top positions. She believes that the reason for the underrepresentation of certain groups at the top is due to a lack of access to the right schools, friends, and networks. Networking is all about leaving a lasting impression on people's minds. It's important to be memorable for the right reasons, and unfortunately, our community often fails to achieve this. As women, we often neglect investing in ourselves. We tend to invest in others but fail to invest in ourselves by seeking out mentors, coaches, or individuals who have already achieved success and can provide positive guidance or advice on what steps we need to take to reach our goals. When we are labelled as being angry, it is because we are trying to win the argument with emotion instead of facts. If we speak from a place of facts rather than emotion, people will perceive us differently, and we will not come across as angry. BEST MOMENTS ‘The statistics say that if you're a black single mother, your children must end up on a particular trajectory. And I didn't want that for my children' ‘You can do everything right, but if you don't know someone who knows somebody who knows somebody, those doors cannot be open for you' ‘Pitch yourself as somebody that they need to know' ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step' EPISODE RESOURCES Elaine on LinkedIn Elaine Cunningham-Walker Elaine C Walker BSc, MSc (@elainecwalker) / Twitter Elaine C Walker|Mentor|Speaker|Female Founder (@elainecwalker) • Instagram photos and videos ABOUT THE GUEST Elaine Cunningham Walker is an award-winning educational strategist and founder of the Global Educational Consulting firm, who has been featured in Forbes. As a mother of two highly gifted children, both of whom were endorsed by Manasa after appearing on Channel Four's Child Genius series in 2015, Elaine has become a go-to consultant for parents seeking advice on how to bring out the best in their own children. Her personal experience in raising her children, and securing their admission with music and drama scholarships to top boarding schools, including St. Paul's, Eton and Harrow, has made her a specialist in bespoke educational roadmaps, tuition, and strategies to help children achieve similar success. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease. Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone's diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face. I'm proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience. Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo's mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society. CONTACT METHOD IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
The amazing Fiona Campbell is with us today on Power in Diversity. Her career has been very diverse, going from air traffic control to hospitality to sales. She's a clinical hypnotherapy, an NLP trainer, an executive coach, and a corporate facilitator. As a certified NLP business trainer, Fiona is helping businesses with communication skills, leadership development, and sales training. KEY TAKEAWAYS One of the biggest breaks Fiona had in her career was getting into sales at Xerox without a university degree. The hiring manager said we can train you, you'll learn, you've already demonstrated how you can be organised, and the attitude you've demonstrated is what we're looking for. If you're telling yourself that you have imposter syndrome and feel like you're not deserving of your success, then you should listen to Fiona's advice on changing how you talk to yourself. Changing the way you think about yourself changes how you feel about yourself. recognise your successes, when you do something well, write it down and then when you feel like an imposter, read it. When a man is asked to do something in business, he'll normally say yes and do it. When a woman's asked to do something, she'll say, oh, well, I haven't done this, and I haven't done that. Women will start talking about all the things they can't do or that they haven't done before. They verbalise it to themselves, whereas the guys do it in their own heads. When you're in a leadership position, say yes and then find out how you're going to do it. Don't talk about everything you can't do. Talk about the things you can do. Something Fiona always says to leaders when succession planning is that they need to find out the people that want to be developed and grown. You pick the people that are putting their hands up. You cannot train in enthusiasm and motivation, You have to find those qualities in a person and develop the rest. BEST MOMENTS ‘It's lifelong learning, nothing stops, and age does not matter.' ‘Stop telling yourself you're an imposter. Stop it. Stop putting that label onto yourself.' ‘If you don't open your mouth in business and say what you've achieved, someone else is going to own it for themselves.' ‘Get me involved in something I want. How can I help? How can I do this? Say to your manager, in two years time, I would love to be in that position like you. How do I do it?' ‘If you use language in a certain way, you can influence behaviour.' EPISODE RESOURCES www.nlpbusinesscircle.com Fiona on LinkedIn ABOUT THE GUEST “I started my career in Air Traffic Control, moved into Hospitality and for many years worked around Europe running clubs and bars. I then transitioned into Sales and had been working in Dubai as a Sales Manager for Xerox in the late 80's when I got my big NLP 'WOW' moment. This is when I knew that I had stumbled on something special. My introduction to NLP was the catalyst to major life changes. I moved back to the UK and immersed myself in learning as much as I could about the way the mind works. I qualified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Business Performance Coach, NLP Practitioner, NLP Master Practitioner, Licensed NLP Trainer and finally an NLP Business Coach Trainer. In 2001 I set up my own company focusing on helping others learn to use NLP techniques, to help them become better Business Leaders and Coaches. I developed a range of NLP based Corporate Communication, Presentation and Coaching courses. In 2005 I created my NLP Business Practitioner, NLP Business Master Practitioner and NLP Business Coach Programmes. I have been delivering these in the UK, UAE and India and since 2020, and I now deliver most of my training online. As we are living in a time of complete disruption, the need for business leaders to develop the mental agility that NLP skills provide, has never been greater. Having spent years refining the use of NLP for business and coaching it's now my passion to train as many people as I can to use theses amazing techniques to help others have more choices and lead the best life they can” PODCAST DESCRIPTION Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease. Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone's diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face. I'm proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience. Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo's mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society. CONTACT METHOD IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
Hoda Zekavat has spent her whole life seeking answers to how she can better function and be a wholesome member of society while struggling with depression, PTSD, anxiety and other dissociative disorders. After experiencing over 30 years of Christianity, Islam, and New Ageism, her belief that everything lies within and not without has become unshakable. Hoda and host Omo will be talking about how Hoda helps others back to the truth within themselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hoda's work involves healing past childhood, generational difficulties, challenges and traumas through hypnosis. This is to release the person from feeling like they are blocked from moving forward in their life and realising a dream. True inner peace is unshakable, it cannot be robbed from you by outside factors such as money troubles, losing a job, losing a relationship, anything that can shake a person to their core. Theta waves are strong during internal focus, meditation, prayer, and spiritual awareness. It reflects the state between wakefulness and sleep and relates to the subconscious mind. It is abnormal in awake adults but is perfectly normal in children up to 13 years old. It is also normal during sleep. The mother wound is the cultural trauma that is carried by a mother, along with any dysfunctional coping mechanisms that have been used to process that pain. There is a lack of fulfilment that all women are trying to deal with. BEST MOMENTS ‘Hypnosis isn't about controlling another person, it's a deep state of calm' ‘I decided never to go there again and take responsibility for my own life' ‘Once I became a mum, I lost a sense of who I was' EPISODE RESOURCES Hoda Zekavat • Coach • Speaker (@phalvacoaching) • Instagram photos and videos Hoda on LinkedIn Hoda Zekavat - Coach - Speaker | Linktree Love Your Phalva Podcast ABOUT THE GUEST “Hi there, my name is Hoda, I'm a transformation coach and speaker based in Berlin. My expertise lies in Hypnosis, Shadow Work and Inner Child Healing, all stemming from Jungian Psychoanalysis. I see my role as a catalyst of transformation through exploring the effects of the individual's inner masculine-feminine energy dynamics on their external reality. Having myself overcome decades of trauma and abuse, while accumulating 18 years of language teaching, 11 years of confidence coaching, and 3 years of transformative coaching experience, I offer a safe space for your healing and transformation into the version of yourself that feels more like home.” PODCAST DESCRIPTION Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease. Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone's diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face. I'm proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience. Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo's mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society. CONTACT METHOD IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
Dr Khadija Owusu is an award-winning Leader, International Speaker and Junior Doctor. She is the Founder of The Like Her Project and Director of Programmes at Melanin Medics. She has been a guest of Michelle Obama at the White House; won the Women in STEM Award by HRH Princess Ann. In addition to this, she is a TEDx Speaker, has spoken at various national and international conferences, and she's only 26 years old. Khadija is here to share her story and hopefully inspire. KEY TAKEAWAYS Melanin Medics is a non-profit charitable organisation for present and future African and Caribbean doctors. Their focus is on supporting African and Caribbean aspiring medics, medical students and doctors in the UK who have been found to face a number of challenges, such as underrepresentation and socio-economic barriers on their career journeys. Khadija is the Founder of 'Like Her' Ghana. A charitable initiative started in 2021, The Like Her Project, aims to tackle barriers affecting girls' education in Ghana. Encouraging young girls to 'Dream, Think and Work towards being Like ‘Her' - the 'Her' in question being any phenomenal woman the young girl looks up to. Khadija fundamentally believes in amplifying the power and voices of women as well as instilling hope in young girls. With the adequate and equal provision of education, healthcare and security for girls, our nations will not only thrive but the success of future generations will be ensured. People from black and other less privileged backgrounds will have barriers in their way when getting into University, for example, they might not have anyone in their family who has been or anyone to help them actually apply for further education who has done it before. For the second episode in a row, we are finding the challenge of imposter syndrome coming up again when it comes to education and the medical profession. No matter how small an issue or microaggression may seem, it builds up over time and has an effect on our bodies and minds. We need more allies and people from outside our community who will stand up when they see something wrong. BEST MOMENTS ‘I realised this is the kind of positive impact I want to have on other families.' ‘Don't shut your mind of to pursuing medicine because of your background.' ‘We noticed a 360-degree shift in attitudes when it came to issues faced by black people.' ‘Privilege doesn't just come in the form of what race you are.' ‘Stand your ground in a respectful manner!' EPISODE RESOURCES Dr Khadija Owusu Dr Khadija Owusu (@khadijaowusu) • Instagram photos and videos Khadija Owusu (@KhadijaOwusu) / Twitter Melanin Medics ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Khadija Owusu is an award-winning Leader, International Speaker and Junior Doctor. She is the Founder of The Like Her Project (Ghana), Director of Programmes at Melanin Medics, Equality and Diversity Board Member at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, Ambassador at GUBA-Enterprise and Trustee for the charity Raising Futures Kenya. Khadija is a change agent, a voice for thousands of Black and Ethnic minority aspiring medics, medical students and doctors as she works to tackle issues on equality, diversity, and inclusion. She also has special interests in female empowerment and global health; impacting the lives of hundreds of young girls across Ghana, Africa. She has been a guest of Michelle Obama at the White House; won the Women in STEM Award by HRH Princess Ann. In addition to this, she is a TEDx Speaker, has spoken at various national and international conferences, is selected as a 2021 Diana Award Recipient, Top 5 UK Black Student, 2020 Rising Star in Healthcare, and has been featured on BBC, ITV, Channel 5 News and more. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease. Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone's diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face. I'm proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience. Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo's mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society. CONTACT METHOD IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwoThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media
Today Dr Omo is so excited to share this platform with a close friend who has joined her on a journey to promote and spread the message of diversity and female leadership. Dr. Elizabeth is a family practitioner passionate about functional medicine and alternative approaches to improving people's health. Things are slightly different in this episode as Omo is in the interviewee seat rather than being the interviewer, and Dr Elizabeth will be asking the questions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Omo's early years in Nigeria instilled in her the belief that she could achieve anything she set her mind. When given the golden opportunity to come to the UK, she was determined not to misuse it. Omo worked tirelessly at school to achieve top grades, despite facing hurdles such as attending a convent school where few people shared her ethnicity or cultural background. As a result, Omo struggled to feel a sense of belonging and often felt lost. When asking her career advisor at school about going into dentistry, Omo was told, “I don't think people like you do dentistry”. She knew girls in the school who were applying for medicine and hadn't done any science in their A levels, so how come they are given the opportunity to do medicine, but people like her aren't? Maybe she hadn't even seen any black woman as a dentist. For Omo, her journey in transformational coaching began with her passion for optimising patients' oral health. She couldn't understand why there was often resistance to change, even when patients expressed a desire to improve their oral health. This sparked her interest in understanding what motivates people, specifically in the context of organisational behaviour psychology. Omo finds that many of our female leaders feel they have to become more masculine in the traits they display to be able to fall into that leadership position. If you display a masculine tendency in your leadership style, you are criticised as a woman. But if you decide to display the compassionate, warm, kind side, which lends itself to healthcare professionals, then you are then seen as a weak leader. A healthy mental state stems from knowing yourself, understanding your boundaries, identifying your non-negotiables, and finding happiness and acceptance within that framework. It is also important to have a support system of friends who genuinely know and accept you for who you are. BEST MOMENTS ‘With traditional Nigerian parents, you can't go all the way to the UK to come out and do interior designing.' ‘That kind of put a fire in my belly. I don't know what you mean by people like me. I'm going to go for it' ‘I wanted to be able to learn how what I was doing at different seasons of my life allowed me to create the results and how can I replicate that in my team.' ‘I do think organisations need to do much better in creating an environment where they can thrive, where they are valued, respected, and we feel like a sense of belonging.' ‘You employ' people not just for the skillset. You employ them for their heart and attitude, and you can't train that.' ‘I want individuals from minority groups to know they're not alone in what they go through.' ABOUT THE GUEST As a healthcare practitioner, Dr Elizabeth specialises in family medicine and has recently begun working in functional medicine. Functional medicine involves understanding how the body's various organ systems function when in a healthy state and working towards restoring them to their optimal state of health. This approach takes a holistic view of disease treatment. Creatively Dr Elizabeth is interested in people's stories and does a lot of writing essays, poetry and just finds people's life stories interesting. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease. Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone's diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face. I'm proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience. Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo's mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society. CONTACT METHOD IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
A Bit About Me Welcome to the first episode of Power in Diversity with Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo, this podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. Omo introduces herself and explains what she has been doing since her last season and presents her newly titled podcast Power in Diversity to you and explains what you can look forward to in the coming series. KEY TAKEAWAYS Omo has renamed ‘United Sisters' to ‘Power in Diversity' to truly express her aim to help all of us understand the power behind being a diverse community. With so many shifts in society between the last season and ‘Power in Diversity', Omo has had experiences and met wonderful people that she wants to share with you to illustrate how much she believes that diversity offers fantastic benefits in all walks of life. Omo's dissertation on Clinical Leadership and the Role of Gender during her MBA allowed her to interview many female leaders to fully understand their journeys and bring that knowledge to you. Over the coming episodes, Omo will introduce guests who will speak to the role of women and the challenge of gender imbalance still present in most corners of society. BEST MOMENTS ‘I thought the name ‘Power in Diversity' would really best serve the community of people that I really want to reach.' ‘As covid hits I was in the middle of my Masters and had three kids to look after myself and was a healthcare worker so I was working on the front line on covid. It was such a juggle. At the same time I was doing a Diploma in Transformative Coaching because one of the things I really wanted to do is not just be able to talk about empowerment.' ‘During this time the was also the MeToo movement where a lot of women were coming up and speaking about their journey in the corporate world. Their careers and their personal life and how they felt held back, things that happened to them or how they felt mistreated and so on and so forth.' PODCAST DESCRIPTION Power in Diversity Podcast is a space where professional women from diverse backgrounds, eager to grow as leaders, come to be inspired and gain wisdom from other leaders. As my guests share their journey, I hope that it will give you; an aspiring or established female leader; meaning to your journey, illuminating your path and equipping you with a greater understanding of how to carve and navigate your success pathway with greater ease. Power in Diversity Podcast is also designed to equip not only individuals but, crucially, organisations who must learn to create diverse and inclusive organisations practically and not merely as a tick box exercise; especially now in this ever-changing world, everyone's diverse insight is vital to solving world issues. I hope that this podcast allows organisations to appreciate the real barriers female and ethnic minority groups face in stepping into leadership, barriers sadly I and many others have faced, and many continue to face. I'm proud to be British and proud of my African Heritage, my tribe, part of the Benin Empire. I feel blessed to be a woman. This is a non-judgmental space, but a space to learn and to become aware of the gifts and Power in Diversity. ABOUT THE HOST Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others. Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience. Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo's mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society. CONTACT METHOD IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwoThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media
H Bosh Jr Talks with Mr Abrahams about 3rd annual African Heritage Day Parade and the legacy and history of the event.
Sacramento's Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum not only shares thousands of years of African history, but also brings a focus on the arts, with murals and more throughout the space. On this week's episode, founder Shonna McDaniels tells listeners what the museum has to offer, the history of it and the art pieces inside, and why it's an interesting and insightful place to visit.
Erica Asante is a children's book author and a global health leader. Born in the United States but of Ghanaian heritage, she has always embraced and shared her culture. Erica, who has traveled to 20 countries and five continents, has observed that to assimilate, people often lose their culture and language. During the pandemic, she was inspired by her son to write a children's book, Threads of Me, after he was asked what his favorite food was but was too shy to name his favorite African dish. Hear how she hopes to bring global awareness for children to be proud of their heritage and share it with others.
In this episode, David Ponraj talks with Dr. Sabrina Robins, COO of AbaCor (an Abaxent Co.) and Member Board of Directors of African Heritage Inc. Dr. Robins speaks on the connection of underrepresented business owners and workers to more opportunities. Dr. Robins focuses on a population of society that is marginalized and overlooked in different ways, and she works with companies that have a need for a talented workforce. This helps to increase an employee's sense of belonging and inclusion and addresses negative turnover.Dr. Robins is on the board of African Heritage Inc., with a mission to advance the wellbeing of African Americans in NE Wisconsin. Through African Heritage Inc., Dr. Robins has been part of the digital literacy program funded by local workforce development boards. The lack of significant digital literacy skills results in an increased employee turnover rate. Dr. Robins desires to replicate this program, to address the employee turnover concern, based on its successes. From several studies, it has been found that Black and Hispanic individuals were hit the hardest as far as job opportunities, while being faced with a lower earning potential. Dr. Robins is determined to empower these minority workers, to allow them to gain more skillsets and enhance their employability.Throughout the discussion, Dr. Robins emphasizes her need to keep a strong sense of character and grit. This includes having compassion and being the voice of reason and speaking up for those who are underrepresented and underserved.Community development and economic development are strongly intertwined, Dr. Robins highlights this in her everyday life while developing her relationships with her local community. She actively serves on committees and boards, and loves being involved in conversations on corporate responsibility and sustainability. She believes in the power to navigate in multiple networks in order to support, share and build the region. In her role, there is a responsibility to contribute to the community, and she carries this into everything she does.Dr. Sabrina Robins loves to partner with those who share the same mission and values as she, especially those who share the readiness to help others. To connect with Dr. Robins, visit her LinkedIn here, and don't hesitate to give her a follow!
Sarah Quesada dedicó casi una década a la investigación y redacción de The African Heritage of Latinx and Caribbean Literature (Cambridge UP, 2022), ahora responde con humor y sencillez preguntas sobre cómo encaja este libro en el campo de los estudios trasatlánticos, o más bien cómo intenta cambiarlos. Para ella no puede haber verdaderos estudios de Latinoamérica o la latinidad sin reconocer, estudiar y difundir la importancia de la diáspora africana en la conformación de las identidades culturales contemporáneas de las Américas. Nuestra conversación se mueve desde “La muerte bocarriba” de Julio Cortázar hasta los problemas de casting racista que enfrentó la actriz cubanoamericana Gina Torres (https://www.suggest.com/gina-torres-reveals-why-she-felt-trapped-latina-woman-early-career/2671471/), pasando por el uso subversivo de plataformas neoliberales de comercialización de la memoria histórica. La entrevista es así de amplia porque a Sarah Quesada le molestan el facilismo investigativo y el racismo estructural. Una de las partes que más atrevidas del texto es su discusión de la etiqueta “latinidad” y su rechazo eurocéntrico a reconocer el aporte cultural de las poblaciones africanas y afrodescendientes en América Latina. En cambio, Quesada afirma que los estudios de la ficción latinx tienen mucho que ganar de los análisis comparativos con los archivos de la colonización africana y la ficción producida en el continente. Porque revela cómo la conexión afrolatina se mueve en ambas direcciones. Todo su libro es un ejercicio consciente de disrupción epistemológica: busca romper con la expectativa de una presentación histórica lineal y teleológica de la mayor parte quienes la leemos o escuchamos. Con la puesta en función de conceptos como la “retrodicción” de Paul Ricoeur (27) y una mirada crítica a lo que clasifica, o no, como documento histórico, su premisa es “que las conexiones afrolatinoamericanas en cuerpos literarios pueden funcionar como memoriales textuales de una herencia africana por largo tiempo descuidada.” (21) El resultado es un libro ameno, que se siente como una mirada en reverso a la historia y obliga a repensar las conexiones entre América Latina, la comunidad latina en Estados Unidos y África en los últimos dos siglos. Sarah Quesada (https://sarahquesada.com/, twitter: @SarahmQuesada) es profesora asistente en el departamento de Estudios Romances de Duke University. Antes de unirse a Duke, fue profesora asistente de inglés y estudios latinx en la Universidad de Notre Dame, investigadora postdoctoral en Estudios Latina/Latino en la Universidad de Illinois Urbana-Champaign y recibió una beca de la Fundación Andrew Mellon de apoyo a disertaciones doctorales. Sus intereses de investigación principales son las literaturas del Sur Global, específicamente latinx, latinoamericana y africana. Trabaja en la intersección de estudios atlánticos, estudios de la diáspora africana y literatura del mundo. Su foco comparativo también incluye en trabajo de archivo y de campo. Ha pasado tiempo en Francia y sus departamentos de ultramar, específicamente Guinea francesa, así como en Brasil, Benín, Senegal, Cuba y República Dominicana. Su investigación involucra entrevistas a “sujetos humanos” principalmente a lo largo de la Ruta del Esclavo de la UNESCO en África, y consulta de archivos coloniales a lo largo del mundo atlántico. Entrevista a cargo de Yasmín Portales-Machado escritora de ciencia ficción, activista LGBTQ, curiosa sobre las relaciones entre consumo cultural y política en Cuba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're celebrating Black History and African Heritage month with a very special episode on the women of ancient Nubia! Join Chelsea and Melissa as they welcome Dr. Jacke Phillips, an expert in Nubian history and archaeology, to the show. In this episode, we discuss women in ancient Nubia, from rulers and royals to the lives of everyday women. Listen in as Dr. Phillips introduces a variety of evidence, including graves, tattoos, statues, and historical sources. You'll also learn the origin of the name "Candace"! Don't miss this very special episode on a fascinating region of the ancient world.
Grab Your Freebie Here! 41 Ways to Teach Entrepreneurship in your Homeschool Now! Health is here! Nutrilite Adult Vitamins Nutrilite Kids Vitamin Gummies Nutrilite Balanced Probiotics Nutrilite Kids Complete Immunity Fast-Melt Powder Intro Ekiuwa Aire CEO of Our Ancestories, a born and Raised in Benin City Nigeria, this Nigerian-Canadian cultural connector is passionate about building a love and knowledge of African history and culture with all kids. She was initially motivated by a desire to teach her own children about their history. She noticed the lack of children's books on true African history that was uplifting, encouraging and inspirational. So Ekuiwa founded Our Ancestories and became a storyteller contributing to the preservation of African heritage and culture taking every opportunity she can to share her knowledge and journey with others in her books! These books are so positive, empowering, encouraging and informative listen to what people are saying It's rare to find stories set in ancient Africa, particularly those that are written by #ownvoices authors. (Aire grew up in Benin City.) Both the imaginative, fast-paced text and detailed illustrations will engage children with this 500 year old history. This unique story lyrically fills an obvious hole in picture books, animating a powerful figure and showing children that they can achieve their dreams, literal or metaphorical, through perseverance. Top three takeaways The gap in the market on African History children's books. How it is important for kids to learn about the Africa History through their books . And the importance to educate kids in a way that does not paint the world with a one sided view. Your kids will thank you for it. Call to Action Our Ancestories Website PROMOTIONS: Use the code HSA15 to receive 15% off on your first order. What is Next! Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you! Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!! Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share! Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!! Bex Buzzie The Homeschool Advantage Podcast
In this episode, Umar is joined by Brother Nia Imara, founder of The National Association of Black Supplementary Schools (NABSS). His vision was to encourage more parents from the African Heritage community to take advantage of the extra supplementary education facilities around the UK and tackle head-on any issues with the heavily reported achievement of African Heritage children in mainstream education. They discuss the creation of NABSS and the work that they do.Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook Page: @DopeBlackDadsIf you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The African Heritage House in Mlolongo, Kenya is one of the greatest collections of African art in the world - and it has an unusual backstory.Read more in the Atlas: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/african-heritage-house
Improving systemic social and environmental challenges isn't just for nonprofit agencies.Our guest, Pauline Koelbl, is a gender-lens/impact investor and a leading innovation expert in developing and emerging economies, with over 20 years' experience in international affairs and venture philanthropy.She's the Founder and Managing Partner of ShEquity, a fund providing smart investment to impactful, innovative, and scalable African female-led and owned businesses; and she's the Founder/CEO of AfriProspect, a company focused on connecting African innovators with global markets. Pauline is also the co-founder of PROWAH (Professional Women of African Heritage) and is currently serving on a variety of Boards of impact driven companies/organizations including impact investing funds, universities, as well as those promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa.To learn more about ShEquity, please visit: https://shequity.com/Follow Pauline and ShEquity via these social channels:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-koelbl-36112327/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/shequity/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulineKoelbl and https://twitter.com/ShEquityAfricaThank you for carving out time to improve your Founder Game - when you do better, your startup will do better - cheers!Ande ♥https://andelyons.com#bestyoutubechannelforstartups #startupstories #startuplife JOIN STARTUP LIFE LIVE MEETUP GROUPGet an alert whenever I post a new show!https://bit.ly/StartupLifeLIVECONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: https://twitter.com/AndeLyonshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ TikTok: @andelyonsANDELICIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTSArlan's Academy: https://arlansacademy.com/Scroobious - use Ande15 discount code: https://www.scroobious.com/How to Raise a Seed Round: https://bit.ly/AAElizabethYinTune in to Mia Voss' Shit We Don't Talk About podcast here: https://shitwedonttalkaboutpodcast.com/SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show's mission of amplifying diverse founder voices while serving first-time founders around the world, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Startup Life LIVE Show! ande@andelyons.com.Ande ♥
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