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Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America
Ep. 63 | Challenges for Minority Women Working in the U.S. Government

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 62:14


Hagar Chemali and Bunmi Akinnusotu worked in the Obama administration. Both women have witnessed the marginalization of people of color. Both have established platforms to fight it. They talk about their efforts.

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America
Ep. 62 | Small Town vs Big Business: Dirt Roads, Old Cemeteries and African American Heritage at Stake

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 43:33


Tyrese Coleman, is a Black woman, author and attorney who grew up and left Brown Grove, Va. years ago. But she's been spending a lot of time there again, since Wegman's decided to locate a massive warehouse there. She details how corporate interests and small town African American life have clashed.

What in the World?
Season 5 - Hello & Goodbye

What in the World?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 2:56


After nearly four incredible years of discussing foreign policy issues, sharing laughs, and groovin' to some of the greatest music of our time, Bunmi Akinnusotu says her goodbyes to the extraordinary community of supporters and listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatintheworld/message

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Saved-ish Podcast
A New Way To Family

Saved-ish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 45:54


The Bible says to love and respect one another, especially your father and mother, but what happens when they or any members of your family are problematic? In this episode, Kiana, Keith, and family therapist, Omni Odum, tackle family dynamics and how they have decided to break the rules to protect their peace and maintain stability in their homes. Scriptures mentioned in this episode are Deuteronomy 31:6; 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Timothy 3:5. Follow Savedish (@savedishpod) on Instagram and Twitter. Edited by Stephanie Hou and produced by Bunmi Akinnusotu and Infinity Norton. 

FEDTalk
Making our national security workforce reflect our nation

FEDTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 53:19


On FEDtalk this week, join host Jason Briefel for a roundtable discussion on diversity and inclusion in the U.S. national security workforce. The guests will discuss diversity gaps in national security and barriers to equal opportunity. Through their work, the guests have sought solutions to diversifying the national security workforce and bridging divides to help people of color and underrepresented groups succeed. The show will highlight work being done to create a culture of inclusivity in the national security space. The conversation features Bunmi Akinnusotu, Advisory Board Member of the Diversity in National Security Network (DINSN); Maggie Feldman-Piltch, Founder of #NatSecGirlSquad; and Maryum Saifee, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Truman Center for National Policy. The show airs live on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:00 am ET on Federal News Network. You can stream the show online anytime via the Federal News Network app and listen to the FEDtalk podcast on PodcastOne and Apple Podcasts. FEDtalk is a live talk show produced by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider’s perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. FEDtalk is sponsored by the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). The FLTCIP is sponsored by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, insured by John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company, under a group long term care insurance policy, and administered by Long Term Care Partners, LLC (doing business as FedPoint).

FEDTalk
Making our national security workforce reflect our nation

FEDTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 53:19


On FEDtalk this week, join host Jason Briefel for a roundtable discussion on diversity and inclusion in the U.S. national security workforce. The guests will discuss diversity gaps in national security and barriers to equal opportunity. Through their work, the guests have sought solutions to diversifying the national security workforce and bridging divides to help people of color and underrepresented groups succeed. The show will highlight work being done to create a culture of inclusivity in the national security space. The conversation features Bunmi Akinnusotu, Advisory Board Member of the Diversity in National Security Network (DINSN); Maggie Feldman-Piltch, Founder of #NatSecGirlSquad; and Maryum Saifee, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Truman Center for National Policy. The show airs live on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:00 am ET on Federal News Network. You can stream the show online anytime via the Federal News Network app and listen to the FEDtalk podcast on PodcastOne and Apple Podcasts. FEDtalk is a live talk show produced by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider’s perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. FEDtalk is sponsored by the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). The FLTCIP is sponsored by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, insured by John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company, under a group long term care insurance policy, and administered by Long Term Care Partners, LLC (doing business as FedPoint).

Saved-ish Podcast
Breaking the Rules

Saved-ish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 45:49


With the world ever-changing, we have changed too. Kiana and Keith return to discuss how they have been doing and discuss the rules they have “broken” as Christians. This season opener is about the ways in which rules can be a catalyst for growth, be a distraction from God’s word and how to keep faith at the center of it all. Scriptures mentioned in this episode are Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 3:6 and Matthew 15:3. Follow Savedish at savedishpod on Instagram and Twitter. Editing by Stephanie Hou and Produced by Bunmi Akinnusotu and Infinity Norton.

WCAPS VIVE Podcast Series
Podcast 18 'Redefining National Security' With Bunmi Akinnusotu

WCAPS VIVE Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 48:48


Podcast 18 'Redefining National Security' With Bunmi Akinnusotu by Women of Color Advancing Peace & Security

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PRI's The World
(Special) Things That Go Boom: Fee-fi-fo-fear

PRI's The World

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 23:57


For many, 2020 has been a scary year. In an effort to get to the root of why many people feel this way, the first thing we did was something we probably should have done a long time ago — we reached out to a psychiatrist. In a new season of "Things That Go Boom," The World's partner podcast from PRX, host Laicie Heeley also asked listeners, friends and family to answer what might seem like a pretty simple question: How safe do you feel? The answers weren't simple at all. Guests: Arash Javanbakht, psychiatry researcher; Bunmi Akinnusotu, host of What in the World? Additional reading: Sex and Death in the Rational World of Defense Intellectuals, Carol Cohn The politics of fear: How fear goes tribal, allowing us to be manipulated, Arash Javanbakht When mask-wearing rules in the 1918 pandemic faced resistance, Becky Little As the 1918 flu emerged, cover-up and denial helped it spread, Becky Little

Things That Go Boom
S4 E1 - Fee-fi-fo-fear

Things That Go Boom

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 23:42


2020 has been a scary year. In an effort to get to the root of why we’re all feeling the way we are, the first thing we did was something we probably should have done a long time ago... we reached out to a psychiatrist. We also asked all of you — our listeners, our friends, our family — to tell us the answer to what might seem like a pretty simple question: How safe do you feel? But the answers didn’t feel simple at all. GUESTS: Arash Javanbakht, MD; Bunmi Akinnusotu, Host of What in the World?; You guys! ADDITIONAL READING: Sex and Death in the Rational World of Defense Intellectuals, Carol Cohn. The Politics of Fear: How Fear Goes Tribal, Allowing Us To Be Manipulated, Arash Javanbakht. When Mask-Wearing Rules in the 1918 Pandemic Faced Resistance, Becky Little. As the 1918 Flu Emerged, Cover-Up and Denial Helped It Spread, Becky Little.

Saved-ish Podcast
Saved-ish P.S.: Pray and Protest

Saved-ish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 27:14


Post Scripts (P.S.) is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on Saved-ish Podcast. Pastor Dexter Nutall, Executive Producer and Bunmi Akinnusotu, delve into Biblical principles that can be applied to the political climate of our time, the importance of faith amid uncertainty, and the future of the church in light of COVID-19. Follow PasDNutall on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Press the Button
Beyond New START

Press the Button

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 48:27


Rose Gottemoeller, former Deputy Secretary General of NATO, joins Press the Button for a discussion on the fate of the New START Treaty, the last remaining arms control agreement between the US and Russia which is set to expire in February 2021. Early Warning features Bunmi Akinnusotu, deputy director of the Rangel Fellowship at Howard University and Ploughshares Fund deputy director of policy Mary Kaszynski discussing what Senator Kamala Harris could bring to US foreign policy as vice president under a potential Joe Biden administration.

What in the World?
#33 - Is America Dead? Race & Foreign Policy

What in the World?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 45:00


Continuing on the theme “Is America Dead?”, this episode explores the intersection of race and foreign policy. The foreign policy block is hot. The recent racial and political unrest has lit a fire of debate and reflection in foreign policy. Scholars, policymakers, and everyone in between have finally joined the party and are now grappling with America's (and the world's) longstanding avoidance of white supremacy and racial discrimination. Camille Stewart (Twitter: @CamilleEsq) and Dr. Muhammad Frasier-Rahiem (Twitter: @mfraserrahim) spoke with host, Bunmi Akinnusotu, about America's racist foreign policies, its impact on the present and some solutions for moving forward. Learn more about the Muslim experience in America and buy Dr. Frasier's Book: America's Other Muslims: Imam W.D. Mohammed, Islamic Reform, and the Making of American Islam. What in the World? is produced in partnership with Diversity in the National Security Network (DINSN). Visit https://diversityinnationalsecuritynetwork.com/. Credits: Ralph J. Bunche 1969 Speech: UCLA Communications Studies Department Theme Song: The Carter Barron by Oddisee Concluding Song: My Way, Kranium --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatintheworld/message

What in the World?
#32 - Is America Dead? Diplomacy & its Discontents

What in the World?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 40:13


In this season 4 kick-off, Bunmi Akinnusotu is joined by Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, a 30-year diplomat to discuss the health of the Department of State and America's "situationship" with the rest of the world. Amid a global pandemic, the dismissal of norms and expectations of diplomacy, Ambassador Abercrombie-Winstanley argues America has been weakened but there is hope! Follow Ambassador Abercrombie-Winstanley, the Cleveland native and Temptations fan, on Twitter and stay up to date on her efforts to strengthen the State Department. Then, subscribe to What in the World? podcast on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss a show. Use #foreignpolicyforthepeople to share your thoughts on this episode and more. This episode was recorded remotely to maintain the safety and health of the host and her guests. What in the World? is produced in partnership with Diversity in the National Security Network (DINSN). Visit https://diversityinnationalsecuritynetwork.com/. Co-Director: Clifford Pulley, Georgetown University Goodies mentioned in this episode: Episode 1 of What in the World? Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report- State Department: Additional Steps Are Needed to Identify Potential Barriers to Diversity A Trump-Size Hole In Our Relationship Diversity in National Security Network --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatintheworld/message

What in the World?
Is America Dead? Season 4 Introduction

What in the World?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 2:09


Season 4 of What in the World? with Bunmi Akinnusotu, returns with a five-part conversation exploring America's global leadership. Has America reached political atrophy? Is it's global muscle still there? Is America still influential? Relevant? Necessary? COVID-19 and the political unrest stemming from police brutality has certainly toppled the image of America so many once knew. From the lens of foreign policy experts of color in Bunmi explores the death of America in 2020. Listen to the entire season and previous episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, let your folks know this show exists and share your thoughts on social media using #foreignpolicyforthepeople. Follow WITWPod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to stay up to date on new episode releases. What in the world? is a proud member of the Diversity in National Security Network. New Theme Song: The Carter Baron by Oddisee --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatintheworld/message

What in the World?
#21 - Foreign Policy Comes To Philadelphia

What in the World?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 30:30


Bunmi Akinnusotu attends Podcast Movement 2018 and speaks to David Direntis, a conference guest and fellow podcaster, about why foreign policy is relevant to the city of Brotherly Love. David shares how he came up close and personal with foreign policy when he and his wife traveled to China on a quest to achieve an important milestone. This episode was released in 2018. Credits: Intro Clip Song: "Its Love" by Jill Scott Outro Song: "Listen Hear" by Eddie Harris --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatintheworld/message

Saved-ish Podcast
Saved-ish P.S.: Toxic Relationships

Saved-ish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 13:53


Spiritually and emotionally, toxic relationships are difficult to figure out. Is divorce always the answer? How much should you tolerate? And what's the role of the church? Pastor Dexter Nutall and Bunmi Akinnusotu discuss this and much more. Post Scripts (P.S.) with Pastor Nutall is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on Saved-ish Podcast. Follow savedishpod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to stay on top of the conversation. 

Saved-ish Podcast
Saved-ish P.S.: Cuffin Season Begins

Saved-ish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 15:38


Cuffing Season is here and with it can come a mix of exciting and conflicting emotions. Pastor Dexter Nutall and Saved-ish Engineer, Bunmi Akinnusotu, discuss our relationship with relationships and explore how Christians can find a balance between personal desires and seeking God through His plans and Divine Assignment for His people. Post Scripts (P.S.) with Pastor Nutall is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on Saved-ish Podcast. Follow savedishpod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Highkey Woke
"Unpacking the Democratic Debates" (w/ Bunmi Akinnusotu)

Highkey Woke

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 41:45


On this episode we are joined by Foreign Policy expert, Bunmi Akinnusotu, as we unpack the second Democratic Debates.

Saved-ish Podcast
Saved-ish P.S.: The Turn Up

Saved-ish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 15:27


Christians have fun, too! Pastor Dexter Nutall and Saved-ish Engineer, Bunmi Akinnusotu, discuss turn up culture as a saved Christian, explore Biblical teachings about enjoying life, and the unlikely ways people can learn more about God.  Post Scripts (P.S.) with Pastor Nutall is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on Saved-ish Podcast. Follow savedishpod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Saved-ish Podcast
Saved-ish P.S.: You Really Believe That?

Saved-ish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 14:34


Pastor Dexter Nutall and Saved-ish Engineer, Bunmi Akinnusotu expand the conversation related to belief in God. How should Christians respond when bad things happen to good people, when prayers are unanswered, and when things happen outside of our control? Why believe in God, at all? Pas explains the importance of faith and the understandably difficult challenge of trusting that which we can not see. Post Scripts (P.S.) with Pastor Nutall is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on previous episodes of Saved-ish Podcast. Follow savedishpod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Embrace Your Destiny
Episode 016: Bunmi Akinnusotu & rediscovering her worth

Embrace Your Destiny

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 60:28


About Bunmi: Bunmi Akinnusotu is a first-generation American who spent countless hours listening to her Nigerian relatives argue and debate world politics. Though born and raised in the rebel state of Rhode Island, the idea of a world outside of America has always been part of her consciousness and is the motivation behind her podcast, What in the World. She's got lots of degrees, worked for amazing organizations, and smiles at a dope Excel spreadsheet. Bunmi is a recovering collegiate volleyball player, the world's biggest Nina Simone fan and still has a love affair with Chicago. While she's busy trying to become America's first Nigerian-American Ambassador, she works at a small, international affairs non-profit in Washington, DC. Listen: WERA.fm and Soundcloud Follow on FaceBook and Twitter! www.whatintheworldpodcast.com   SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - Podcast introduction 00:33 - Introduction to Bunmi  01:33 - Bunmi shares her journey 07:11 - White House offers tools to help staff with job transition 08:47 - An abundance of job seekers makes things difficult 12:17 - Feelings of not being good enough start to show up 13:58 - Low self-esteem shows up in job interviews 16:18 - What it means to be a responsible adult 17:34 - You can do everything right and still not be in control of the outcome 25:14 - Job rejection leads to seclusion 26:04 - Bunmi's biggest lesson 28:13 - We can't blame ourselves for things we can't change 33:02 - Bunmi humbles herself and accepts a job to survive 37:00 - Remember to be kind and gentle to yourself and others 38:22 - Bunmi shares her advice for job seekers 44:30 - Don't tell people you're applying for jobs! 51:49 - Timing is everything 52:10 - Loosen your grip on life!   About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, her partner Satnam and her dog Lulu. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

Choose to be Curious
Curiosity to Go, Ep. 25: We Are the World

Choose to be Curious

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 6:30


Paying attention to the world we call home - from our environmental footprints to our grasp of world affairs. Miriam Gennari and Bunmi Akinnusotu take on the world, literally. All in six minutes!

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Podcasting: The Ultimate Self-Coaching Tool
Bunmi Akinnusotu – Launching a Podcast to Show My Commitment to Work

Podcasting: The Ultimate Self-Coaching Tool

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 4:22


Launching a Podcast to Show My Commitment to Work Written and narrated by Bunmi Akinnusotu of The What in the World? Podcast, Bunmi talks about her career and how the podcast has made her stand out while seeking opportunities. This segment is from Chapter 8 from The Book on Podcasting. For additional bonuses, and a private one-on-on conversations, please visit http://www.thebookonpodcasting.com.

Podcasting: The Ultimate Self-Coaching Tool
The Best of Podcasters | Bunmi Akinnusotu

Podcasting: The Ultimate Self-Coaching Tool

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 33:50


Foreign Policy Bunmi Akinnusotu bring you Foreign Policy in an easy to digest way with "What in the World?". Not only does she make this understandable for everyday people, she brings a diverse perspective and a balanced discussion on what is going on in the world with issues overseas. This podcast has become a learning tool for both Bunmi and the Listener. The show focuses on foreign policy and other issues - what they do in America and how it's connected abroad. She is fueled to give you more information that just what the 'news' is covering. If you are tired of shouting matches on these topics, then you want to listen to this show. We also discuss the podcast as a step toward achieving her dream of becoming the first Nigerian-American Ambassador. Bunmi also shares some wonderful advice for aspiring podcasters. http://podcasterscoach.com/61

Choose to be Curious
Curiosity to Go, Ep. 8: Curious about the World Around Us

Choose to be Curious

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2017 5:04


How to be a better and smarter citizen of the world in one easy lesson from two terrific sources. Radio host and producer Bunmi Akinnusotu on getting curious about world affairs and teacher Patricia Hunt on news literacy. Curiosity helps keep you on top of the news. All that in five minutes!

Choose to be Curious
Episode #35: What in the World? with Bunmi Akinnusotu

Choose to be Curious

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 27:03


Bunmi Akinnusotu, producer and host of "What In The World?" - also of WERA-LP 96.7FM - explores what curiosity brings to world affairs. We ponder the power of courage in face of the unknown and why Americans seem so reluctant to learn about others. A fresh take on paying attention to the world around us. Join us next time when entrepreneur, engineer and county activist Vivek Patil talks about building bridges and bringing curiosity to community conversations.

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Choose to be Curious
Episode #34: Curious and Not Old with Marjorie Varner

Choose to be Curious

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 26:48


Does curiosity take different forms as we age? Does it keep us from feeling "old"? Marjorie Varner, executive director of Encore Learning, explores the benefits of life-long learning and all that Encore Learning has to offer its volunteer instructors as well as its members. Spoiler alert: curiosity is good for your health! Join us next time when Bunmi Akinnusotu, host of "What in the World?" explores the power of an inquiring mind. Don't know much about foreign affairs? Bunmi makes it all approachable with her infectious curiosity about the world around us.