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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD—a podcast where we dive deep into what happens after the PhD and how you can leap from academia into a diverse universe of fulfilling careers. This week, host David Mendes sits down in-person with Rayana Luna, a seasoned expert in medical affairs with over a decade of experience spanning multiple leadership roles, industry transitions, and a consulting business: Your MSL Coach. In this in-depth conversation, Rayana shares her journey from doing a PhD and feeling locked into the traditional academic path, to discovering the world of medical science liaison (MSL) roles and climbing the career ladder in medical affairs. She opens up about the realities of breaking into the industry, the variety of entry-level roles available (including MSLs, medical writers, and more), and sheds light on salary expectations—spoiler: they're generally higher than postdoc salaries! Rayana also addresses common hurdles PhDs face when shifting careers, like learning to “sell” yourself beyond an academic CV, mastering LinkedIn, and networking with authenticity. Packed with actionable advice, inspiring stories, and a deep dive into what medical affairs teams actually do in big pharma, this episode is a must-listen for anyone considering taking their research skills Beyond the Thesis. Rayana Luna's career journey is a testament to growth and adaptability within the medical affairs field. Starting out, Rayana observed that roles like medical science liaison (MSL), medical advisor, and medical writer not only offered higher starting salaries than traditional postdoctoral positions, but also provided abundant opportunities for advancement. Over the span of ten years, Rayana changed positions six times, quickly climbing the career ladder by focusing on collaborative environments and personal fulfillment over prestigious titles or starting pay. Her story encourages valuing meaningful work and positive teamwork, reinforcing that career progression comes naturally when you do what you love and build strong professional relationships. What we covered in the interview:  Career Progression is Fast & Rewarding: Entry-level roles like medical affairs fellow or MSL may seem humble, but with consistent performance and strategic networking, career (and salary) growth can be rapid. “Don't get hung up on initial titles; focus on enjoying your work and collaborating with great people.”  Networking & Self-Advocacy are Essential: Start intentional networking early (don't wait until you need a job!) and tailor your LinkedIn to what you WANT to do—not just what you've done. Your visibility and authentic connections can open unexpected doors.  Your Advanced Degree Matters: Finishing your PhD is increasingly required for most roles in medical affairs and opens many more doors for your industry trajectory. Don't give up in the final stretch—your perseverance will pay off.  If you're prepping for your next step, focus on crafting a standout LinkedIn profile, invest in building genuine connections, and keep an open (and growth-oriented) mindset. There's a whole world of opportunity beyond the bench!   See the resources section below for her links! This episode's resources: Instagram: @your.msl.coach LinkedIn: Your MSL Coach Thank you, Rayana Luna! If you enjoyed this conversation with Rayana, let her know by clicking the link below and leaving her a message on Linkedin: Send Rayana Luna a thank you message on Linkedin! Click here to share your key take-away from this interview with David! Leave a review on Podchaser ! Support the show !   You might also like the following episodes: Sarah McLusky – Research Adjacent Podcast Collab Papa PhD Gold – Sue Ashford – Four Practices You Must Learn From Gig Workers Papa PhD Gold – Elodie Chabrol –The Hidden Benefits of Science Communication Alexandra Howson – A Career in Continuing Medical Education

Helpers of Joy is hosted by Amy Sapp each Wednesday at 12:30 PM Central Time.  Amy shares devotionals written by Christian ladies with the goal to help us help others have joy! You can follow Amy and her blog at Sappsolutely.com. Join the Helpers of Joy (II Corinthians 1:24) Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/370127033137091

Two podcasters covering the case of David Atkins, a boy who was kidnapped. The case remains unsolved, and the perpetrators weren't found, or were they? Check out all the podcasts from OLSH at https://www.archdradio.com/podcasts/slp/olsh

Voxmais é a plataforma de empreendedorismo mais relevante do Oeste do Pará. Disponível em portal de notícia, revista, webTV, podcast, Prêmio Vox, anuário Mulher e redes sociais.@peixariarayana---------Voxcast é um canal de bate-papo descontraído onde os convidados falam de empreendedorismo, sucesso profissional, pessoal e muito mais.----------REDES DO VOXCAST:Instagram@voxcastoficialFacebook: voxcastoficialTik Tok:@voxcastoficial----------DIREÇÃO/PRODUÇÃO: Voxmais.

Nesse episódio, Amanda Ramalho conversa com Antoine Daher, presidente da Casa Hunter, Febrararas e Casa dos Raros, e a médica geneticista Dra. Rayana Maia (CRM: PB 9334) sobre o impacto das doenças raras nas famílias e o potencial da terapia gênica para mudar o curso das doenças de origem genética. Conteúdo patrocinado pela Pfizer. Apoio SBGM. Referências:Mayo Clinic. Gene Therapy. Disponível em: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/gene-therapy/about/pac-20384619. Acesso em agosto/2024Rare Disease Clinical Research Network. What are rare disease? Disponível em: https://www.rarediseasesnetwork.org/about/what-are-rare-diseases. Acesso em agosto/2024Interfarma. Doenças Raras: A urgência do acesso à saúde. Disponível em: https://www.interfarma.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/doencas-raras-a-urgencia-do-acesso-a-saude-interfarma.pdf. Acesso em agosto/2024Boston Children's Hospital. After decades of evolution, gene therapy arrives. Disponível em: https://answers.childrenshospital.org/gene-therapy-history/. Acesso em agosto/2024Rafael Linden. Terapia gênica: o que é, o que não é e o que será. Estudos Avançados. 2010; 24 (70):31-69. Marwaha, S., Knowles, J.W. & Ashley, E.A. A guide for the diagnosis of rare and undiagnosed disease: beyond the exome. Genome Med. 2022 Feb 28;14(1):23 O podcast expõe o ponto de vista do entrevistado, não refletindo, necessariamente, a opinião da Pfizer Brasil Ltda. Material destinado aos profissionais habilitados a prescrever e dispensar medicamentos, associações de pacientes e público geral. Caso queira entrar em contato conosco, acesse aqui: www.pfizer.com.br PP-UNP-BRA-5720 / PPUNP-BRA-5695 - Outubro/2024

SKYLAH Dans cette émission consacrée aux actualités rap vous entendrez une interview menée par Adam et Morgan sur Mena Santana, la chronique de Sadio sur le rappeur Niska et la chronique d'Ilyess sur le succès de Tiakola. L'émission sera conclue par Rayana et Chahazed qui reviendront sur la sortie de l'album "A la vie, à la mort" du nouveau jury de Nouvelle École, SDM.  Une émission animée par Shade et Neyla et réalisée par Janaina et Lucas. Musique : La vie qu'on mène - Ninho // Lose Yourself - Eminem *** PLANETE RADIO Dans l'émission Planète radio, l'émission de culture générale au sens large, vous entendrez l'interview d'Hannah qui commentera ses goûts musicaux aux côtés d'Adeline. Vous écoutez également la chronique de Gisèle et Jakob sur l'affaire P. Diddy (Puff Daddy) et la chronique de Kenji sur le jeu Zelda. L'émission se terminera par la revue de Naoufel et de Safir sur le rappeur JUL. Une émission animée par Nesrine et Nafissa et réalisée par Maissa. Musique : Comme les gens d'ici - JUL *** Ces émissions ont été écrites et réalisées dans le cadre d'un atelier d'initiation à la radio proposé par Radio Campus Paris. Animation : Rosalie Berne et Camille Masson.

Have you heard articles as adventurous as these? Come dive into an episode of Everything Chat. This spectacular episode is brought to you by the Year 8's - Rayana, Namita, Melina and Hadia from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, while they talk about some hilariously questionable stories from around the world. Tune in while they share their opinions and relatable experiences. Check out all the podcasts from the OLSH Podsquad at https://www.archdradio.com/podcasts/slp/olsh

For the upcoming transition event, OLSH students Prathiva and Rayana invite two teachers to share some advice for the upcoming Year 7s. They talk about time management, social life and much more. Tune in to hear tips from teachers while they tell you how you can enjoy your High School life! Check out all the podcasts from OLSH at www.archdradio.com/podcasts/slp/olsh

El monólogo de Rafa Latorre en el que reflexiona sobre el caso Begoña Gómez y el plan de regeneración democrática.

Welcome to the Adolescents Speaking About Siblings' podcast with Mauge, Sim, Melina, and Rayana. The year 8 girls who ‘love' their siblings, and share their funny stories, memories, and experiences. In this podcast, we sum up our relationships with our siblings, and what they are like as a person. Check out more podcasts from OLSH College at https://www.archdradio.com/podcasts/slp/olsh

As Jesus continues teaching the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-32, He gives us instructions on handling anger and dealing with relationship issues, calling us to look beyond the surface of the law to the heart of the law. **** Welcome to Walking in the Word, the biblical teaching arm of the Women World Leaders podcast. I'm your host, Julie Jenkins. Thank you for joining us today as we walk through the Gospels together. Whenever and wherever you are listening, if you turned on the news today, I'm sure you heard something that made you shake your head in disgust. And it wouldn't surprise me if you are, on some level, currently battling anger or frustration personally – because we all do at times. Due to the complexity of the issues we face, it can seem nearly impossible to look through all the muck and see how God is calling us to react. But God doesn't want us to look only at the surface of His direction for us, He wants us to walk with Him and understand His heart. So whatever your frame of mind, I'm glad you've taken few minutes to pause and listen to this podcast – where we spend a few minutes together focusing on God's Word and seeking to understand it fully. No matter what mountain we are climbing or beautiful hillside we are meandering through, Jesus is our best walking partner. As we walk with Him, we can trust that God, through His Word and Holy Spirit, will guide and lead us to what really matters. Before we open the Word together, let's grab our climbing partner by the hand and ask Him to walk with us. Dear most holy God, We come to you right now seeking your presence. Be with each listener where she is, and teach her today what you want her to know. God we know that nothing surprises you and with you all things are possible. We ask you to guide us as we open Your Word today and that we would hear the words of Jesus. Open our hearts and allow us to understand what it is you want us to know as we spend time with you. In Jesus name, I pray, amen. Today we will be studying Matthew chapter 5, verses 21 through 32 out of the New Living Translation. A couple of weeks ago, we began our walk through the Sermon on the Mount. And last week, the final verse we looked at was Matthew 5:20, which says, But I warn you unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. This may have left the disciples and other listeners wondering, how can I possibly be more righteous than the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who have dedicated their lives to knowing and following the law of Moses and the teaching of the scriptures? But as Jesus teaches, it becomes clear that while the Pharisees may be all about the letter of the law, Jesus is all about the heart of the law. Jesus begins by specifically referencing several of the teachings of the Pharisees, and as he does, he teaches a deeper truth to each, a truth that God intended us to know and learn from the beginning. Matthew 5:21 says, You have heard that our ancestors were told you must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment. But I say if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment. If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell. Matthew 5:21 begins You have heard that our ancestors are told… most translations say something like you have heard it said. Now in other places in the Bible, Jesus is recorded as saying it is written when he is quoting scripture. So the fact that he is now saying you have heard it said indicates that Jesus is addressing the laws as man taught them. And we know by now that the Pharisees and the teachers of the law often distorted those laws by adding their own man-made laws and rules that the people were to follow. Well, remember Jesus says earlier in this chapter that he came not to abolish the law but to fulfill the law, and that not a single stroke of the pen will disappear from the law until all is accomplished. So Jesus is not trying to change the meaning of the law as it is written, on the contrary, he is explaining to the disciples and to us the full meaning of the original law. That is, what God intended us to know, the heart of the law. Jesus wants us to understand the why. What was the purpose of the law in the first place? The law says in Exodus 20:13, you must not murder. Murder is an external act. And that external act in Jesus day was punishable by death in a human court of law. But God, our perfect judge does not judge us merely on external acts as humans. Instead, He judges us on the attitude of our hearts, in this case, anger. Why do you suppose that Jesus teaches that anger is as grievous as a sin as murder? Besides the fact that God is holy, and any sin causes unrighteousness, I would propose this teaching stems from the fact that sinful anger, ruins the relationships that God has gifted us. Anger hurts our human relationships, and it hurts our relationship with God. And God is all about relationship. In our anger, we are tempted to lash out at others, what do you think is the effect of calling someone an idiot or cursing them as Jesus references? Not good, right? It was even worse in Jesus day when a person's name was everything, a hallmark to who that person was. So to call someone, Rayana, which was the original word use, that means empty headed or translated here as idiot would have been an insult even greater than it is today. Anger such as that could in effect, murder, a God-ordained relationship. And Jesus goes on to teach that relationship is more important than any sacrifice, we could offer God saying in verse 23. So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the temple, and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar, go and be reconciled to that person, then come and offer your sacrifice to God. Jesus then continues with some more practical advice, when you're on your way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer and you will be thrown into prison. And if that happens, you surely won't be free again until you have paid the last penny. Anger puts you in a prison cell. It holds you captive from being who God truly made you to be. And it keeps you from doing what God has called you to do. Jesus says settle your differences quickly. Don't allow the chains of anger to keep you from the relationships that God intended for you. Next, Jesus teaches on the seventh commandment Exodus 20:14. You must not commit adultery. Going back to Matthew 5, verse 27 says, You have heard the commandment that says you must not commit adultery. But I say anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Jesus is again teaching the wisdom behind the law. I think about my when my kids were young, they didn't understand the why behind our family rules. It just didn't make sense to them that I had to know their friend's parents before they could spend the night with them. Their undeveloped and naive minds simply couldn't make the connection that a fun play date could turn out bad under the wrong circumstances. They didn't know the why. The Pharisees taught the letter of the law and were harsh with their punishments but they didn't understand the why. Jesus taught the wisdom of the law, the why behind the law, and it all hinged on his care and concern for us, for you. Just like when he was talking about murder and anger, Jesus is teaching here that the root of sin the sin of adultery, lies in the attitude of our hearts. Honoring and loving your spouse means in part making him or her the object of your sexual desire. When your mind begins to stray, the poison of sin begins to grow in your heart, and it quickly infects your relationship. But not only does committing adultery infect the relationship, but lust for another does as well. And God is all about relationships. Jesus goes on to tell how serious he is about this teaching. So if your eye even your good eye causes you to lust, gouge it out, throw it away, it is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your hand even your stronger hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body then for your whole body to be thrown into hell. While these things are true, that it's better to go to heaven with part of a body these statements are not to be taken literally, but they are a case of Jesus speaking in hyperbole, intentional exaggeration to make a point very common in this time and a Jewish culture. What Jesus is saying is when you are tempted, run away, Look away, then stay away from those things that can pollute your mind. And don't delay. Don't leave sin unchecked in your heart, but clear it out right away. If you are a gardener, you know how quickly weeds can take root and take over the good soil, crowding out the flowers and leaving them with no room to grow and no nutrients to sustain them. Being a Christian is not easy. The devil is always prowling, trying to infiltrate your heart. It isn't just about what you do, but about what you let in to your heart. What you let in can help your relationships or it can destroy them. As Jesus continues, he touches on divorce beginning in verse 31. You have heard the law that says a man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a written notice of divorce. But I say that a man who divorces his wife unless she has been unfaithful causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman also commits adultery. Again we see the You have heard it said statement only this time this teaching does not come from God but from society. We will expand on this more in the coming weeks but right now I will just share with you that the Jews have a big problem with divorce. Deuteronomy gives instructions regarding the treatment of a wife whom a husband finds displeasing Deuteronomy 21 says suppose a man marries a woman but she does not please him. Having discovered something wrong with her he writes a document of divorce hands it to her and sends her away from his house. Like I said, we won't go into a full discussion on this right now. But the offshoot of this scripture was that the most well known Jewish rabbi teachers, Shamai and Hillel, both disagreed over what was deemed displeasing enough to warrant a notice of divorce. And as a result, divorce was allowed for basically anything. I guess that's where we get irreconcilable differences. So what does Jesus teach here? He teaches that divorce causes relationship problems. You might think, well, that's a no brainer, but it's deeper than the obvious. Divorce causes relationship problems going forward in each individual's life, and often in the lives of those around them. And God is all about relationships. Our God is all about relationships. I believe that God wants us to walk away from this teaching, realizing that he is all about relationships. There are trials in this world, some of us are facing devastating life changes as the effects of sin continue to ravage this world. And it's quite likely that things will get worse before they get better. But God is all about relationships. And when you honor your relationship with him, and walk close to him through any storm, he will be your strength, your protection, your wisdom and your joy. Yes, you can have joy even in trials. God gives us the law. But it's not about the letter of the law. It's about the why. God is the why. Every word of the Bible, every nugget of wisdom, we can glean from studying God's word is intended to point us to a perfect relationship with God, and to godly relationships with others. God will get us through the storms of life, he will walk us through the loss of loved ones devastation caused by natural disaster and heartache of all kinds. But we have to have a relationship with Him. And he asked that we keep our hearts connected to his and that we honor that relationship. That's what the law points to. That is the heart of the matter. Let's pray Dear most holy God, He loves us, and you are there for us. God, I thank you for reminding us today that you care about the relationships that we are building with each other, and most importantly, the relationship that we have with you. I thank you for reminding us that when things get difficult, and there are mountains in front of us to climb that you, Jesus, are our best climbing partner. That when we don't know where to turn God Your Word will always guide and lead us. And when we are in turmoil, you Holy Spirit, will comfort and sustain us and give us peace. God thank you for reminding us that you see our hearts and that you will always care for our hearts. We give them to you today. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.  

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La cantante de fado portuguesa Cuca Roseta nos presenta su último disco. Una obra muy especial que ha realizado con el guitarrista malagueño Daniel Casares y que lleva por título "Rayana".  Un disco que fusiona flamenco y fado y que ha sido una experiencia única para Roseta.Escuchar audio

La scientifique saoudienne Rayana Barnawi a embarqué à bord de la station spatiale internationale (ISS) avec son compatriote Ali Al-Qarni et deux autres membres d'équipage pour 10 jours. Elle doit y mener des recherches. À 33 ans, elle est la première femme saoudienne à aller dans l'espace.

Rayana Bainy e Stolen foram os convidados do último dia de Call of Cast na BGS. Eles falaram sobre Warzone 2/MW2 e suas trajetórias na produção de conteúdo pra internet. Aperte o play e vem conversar com a gente! Curte o programa? Nos apoie financeiramente para termos episódios presenciais: http://apoia.se/callofcast

Good morning world, good afternoon, good evening, and good night! Happy new month, All! February is widely recognized as a month dedicated to and focused on love. Welcome back to another episode on TB podcast....this is episode #58. In today's conversation, you will hear from my friend Tonisha Newman-Hudson. Tonisha is an entrepreneur and a certified General Beauty Therapist. This wasn't an easy conversation, but we made it, and she left some valuable gems for you that are listening. Grief is a painful experience, so we spoke about life after her daughter, Rayana. She reflected on her daughter's school life, dreams, lessons, and journey. Rayana was 17 years old when she died on September 10, 2021, and it still hurts as her family, and loved ones try to cope and keep living. Take a listen...Enjoy episode 058, and be inspired to love and share your story today! You can connect with me on Instagram and Facebook @toshbasepodcast or email me at toshbasepodcast@gmail.com. Remember to download, share, rate, and subscribe. Tosh Base Jingle and Stinger by @oshanemais on Instagram.Cheers! ❤️❤️

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Nesta edição do Isso é Bahia Entrevistas, temos o prazer de receber, Rayana Murta - Pediatra.

Conversamos com a designer Rayana Verissimo, que hoje atua como Product Design Manager na GitLab, em Amsterdã, na Holanda. Rayana é formada em Design pelo Instituto Federal de Pernambuco (IFPE), e no Brasil, teve passagem por algumas agências de produtos digitais e pelo Cesar.

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Rayana Chumthong is a first-generation Thai American cinematographer. She has shot a diverse range of content including narrative short films, music videos and most recently lensed video content for Harper's Bazaar, L'OREAL and the legendary music group, Earth, Wind & Fire. In 2018, Rayana was chosen as a participant for American Film Institute's inaugural Cinematography Intensive for Women (CIW) program and will be pursuing her MFA as a Cinematography Fellow at the American Film Institute Conservatory in the Fall 2020. Prior to transitioning into the role of cinematographer, Rayana has worked as an AC and Camera Operator on narrative feature films, music videos and branded content. Other notable camera operating work include digital content for Disney+ and feature film LA LEYENDA NEGRA which premiered at Sundance 2020. Website: rayana.co https://www.facebook.com/rayanac https://www.instagram.com/rayana/    

Rayana Serra Atuando como Team Lead da Squad na gestão do projeto de Canais Digitais através das sprints e releases; guardiã do Scrum; auxílio na remoção de impedimentos; facilitadora das cerimônias do Scrum; análise dos indicadores a fim de aumentar de performance; auxilio ao Developer Team e ao Product Owner; elaboração de status report. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pipocaagil/message

Rayana Edwards fuses culture and clothing to empower women through her business Harem Clothing and her project Sari for Change. Harem Clothing focuses on creating the modern modest dressing for women of all ages. Sari for Change trains unemployed women to reproduce new garments from donated saris. Upon completion of the Sari for Change training, the women are encouraged to launch their own businesses. They also continue to receive mentorship and have the opportunity to partner with Harem Clothing. Through both endeavors, Rayana not only dresses women but creates employment opportunities for them. Championing job creation in developing markets for the unemployed and marginalized is a mission, sales, and marketing guru Rayana Edwards is determined to offer in an economy that seldom allows for equal participation by the creators and owners of the production chain in the fashion industry A passionate and active member of various women groups and organizations Rayana believes that the world is being run by women on a sub-conscious level and her mantra is “a fusion of women creating new influences through a collective creative expression. With earlier businesses in Cape Town, Nairobi and Johannesburg where she has worked largely in property development Rayana embraced her love for fashion and clothing by opening her first ladies boutique Cape Connections when she lived in Nairobi. The high-end boutique catered for movers and shakers, politicians, president’s wives, and largely expat communities. Sourcing and buying for her boutique saw her cross many an ocean and to the most exotic destinations in and around Africa and the rest of the world and offered her insight to a passion and love with art, design, and beauty in the imperfections of African craft. Rayana’s developmental started with her introducing artists to mainstream businesses and she instinctively knew her purpose of honing in on the talents and gifts from women that could work their craft and handwork from all parts of the world allowed her life purpose to be realized Her overwhelming passion for Africa consumed Edwards and it’s what drove her mission to seek to develop the continent that was the catalyst for Rayana that defined her business positioning. After relocating to Johannesburg from Nairobi, where she dabbled in the corporate market Rayana took the plunge by filling in the gap of merging the informal sector of craft and indigenous handcraft from Africa to mainstream business With her first imports sandals from Kenya, Rayana knew she was in the right market when she struck a deal with leading fashion house Sun Goddess who bought the range for their participation in SA Fashion Week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entrepreneur-connect-africa/support

Rayana Edwards fuses culture and clothing to empower women through her business Harem Clothing and her project Sari for Change. Harem Clothing focuses on creating the modern modest dressing for women of all ages. Sari for Change trains unemployed women to reproduce new garments from donated saris. Upon completion of the Sari for Change training, the women are encouraged to launch their own businesses. They also continue to receive mentorship and have the opportunity to partner with Harem Clothing. Through both endeavors, Rayana not only dresses women but creates employment opportunities for them.Championing job creation in developing markets for the unemployed and marginalized is a mission, sales, and marketing guru Rayana Edwards is determined to offer in an economy that seldom allows for equal participation by the creators and owners of the production chain in the fashion industryA passionate and active member of various women groups and organizations Rayana believes that the world is being run by women on a sub-conscious level and her mantra is “a fusion of women creating new influences through a collective creative expression.With earlier businesses in Cape Town, Nairobi and Johannesburg where she has worked largely in property development Rayana embraced her love for fashion and clothing by opening her first ladies boutique Cape Connections when she lived in Nairobi. The high-end boutique catered for movers and shakers, politicians, president’s wives, and largely expat communities.Sourcing and buying for her boutique saw her cross many an ocean and to the most exotic destinations in and around Africa and the rest of the world and offered her insight to a passion and love with art, design, and beauty in the imperfections of African craft.Rayana’s developmental started with her introducing artists to mainstream businesses and she instinctively knew her purpose of honing in on the talents and gifts from women that could work their craft and handwork from all parts of the world allowed her life purpose to be realizedHer overwhelming passion for Africa consumed Edwards and it’s what drove her mission to seek to develop the continent that was the catalyst for Rayana that defined her business positioning.After relocating to Johannesburg from Nairobi, where she dabbled in the corporate market Rayana took the plunge by filling in the gap of merging the informal sector of craft and indigenous handcraft from Africa to mainstream businessWith her first imports sandals from Kenya, Rayana knew she was in the right market when she struck a deal with leading fashion house Sun Goddess who bought the range for their participation in SA Fashion Week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rayana Edwards fuses culture and clothing to empower women through her business Harem Clothing and her project Sari for Change. Harem Clothing focuses on creating the modern modest dressing for women of all ages. Sari for Change trains unemployed women to reproduce new garments from donated saris. Upon completion of the Sari for Change training, the women are encouraged to launch their own businesses. They also continue to receive mentorship and have the opportunity to partner with Harem Clothing. Through both endeavors, Rayana not only dresses women but creates employment opportunities for them. Championing job creation in developing markets for the unemployed and marginalized is a mission, sales, and marketing guru Rayana Edwards is determined to offer in an economy that seldom allows for equal participation by the creators and owners of the production chain in the fashion industry A passionate and active member of various women groups and organizations Rayana believes that the world is being run by women on a sub-conscious level and her mantra is “a fusion of women creating new influences through a collective creative expression. With earlier businesses in Cape Town, Nairobi and Johannesburg where she has worked largely in property development Rayana embraced her love for fashion and clothing by opening her first ladies boutique Cape Connections when she lived in Nairobi. The high-end boutique catered for movers and shakers, politicians, president’s wives, and largely expat communities. Sourcing and buying for her boutique saw her cross many an ocean and to the most exotic destinations in and around Africa and the rest of the world and offered her insight to a passion and love with art, design, and beauty in the imperfections of African craft. Rayana’s developmental started with her introducing artists to mainstream businesses and she instinctively knew her purpose of honing in on the talents and gifts from women that could work their craft and handwork from all parts of the world allowed her life purpose to be realized Her overwhelming passion for Africa consumed Edwards and it’s what drove her mission to seek to develop the continent that was the catalyst for Rayana that defined her business positioning. After relocating to Johannesburg from Nairobi, where she dabbled in the corporate market Rayana took the plunge by filling in the gap of merging the informal sector of craft and indigenous handcraft from Africa to mainstream business With her first imports sandals from Kenya, Rayana knew she was in the right market when she struck a deal with leading fashion house Sun Goddess who bought the range for their participation in SA Fashion Week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entrepreneur-connect-africa/support

Rayana Grace, Arts & Culture Program Manager for the Community Foundation talks about the Creative Commonwealth Grants and upcoming capacity building initiative 

Rayana Grace, Arts & Culture Program Manager for the Community Foundation talks about the Creative Commonwealth Grants and upcoming capacity building initiative 

You matter enough to be healthy . . . In this episode I get to bring some light to a topic near and dear to my heart, mental health. With July swiftly approaching, I am excited to begin sharing stories, interviews and tips for a better "mental makeup". In this episode, I get to interview Rayana Briggs and she gets transparent about living her truth behind the "lights and likes". You truly never know what someone is going thru, before you judge, pause and remember, we all have traumas that nobody else can understand.

LIVE from Swedish American Hall, March's Noisemakers episode was recorded in front of a live audience as part of Noise Pop Festival's 25th Anniversary. Episode features interviews and performances with Diet Cig, Rayana Jay and Andrew St. James. 

Take 2: Kelly J Richardson, Director | Producer | Cinematographer | Co-Editor of Without a Net, opening at Doc Fest this weekend, Nov. 10 at the Roxie Theatre in San Francisco. On the show last week, we decided to extend the conversation today on her project which lives off the screen as well as on (smile). A graduate from Berkeley High School,  Kelly J Richardson is the founder and executive director of Live Wired Productions, based in San Francisco, California. Her passions in performance art and social justice are expressed through her film work. She has directed and produced several short student films and Without A Net is her feature-directing debut. She has received numerous grants and awards from government agencies and private foundations, including a Fulbright scholarship for the production of Without A Net. She holds a B.A. from U.C. Berkeley. Visithttp://www.withoutanetfilm.com/ STORY: Djeferson, Bárbara, Rayana and Platini live in a drug controlled slum of Rio de Janeiro. Their families are struggling, their homes are physically unstable, and everyone they know has dropped out of school. When a big-top circus tent suddenly appears in a nearby parking lot, they decide to take a chance. They learn trapeze, acrobatics, juggling and contortion, then audition for the end-of-year show, rehearse and prepare for the curtains to part on opening night. Along the way, WITHOUT A NET explores the connections between risk, desire, poverty and circus and celebrates the perseverance and resilience of youth in the face of tremendous odds. We close with an interview with Ava DuVernay, director of I Will Follow which opens nationally this month.   

Recorded by Rayana Hughes, student of Cynthia Marie VanLandingham at Tally Piano & Keyboard Studio in Tallahassee, Florida (www.tallypiano.com)

Played by Rayana Hughes, student of Cynthia Marie VanLandingham at Tally Piano & Keyboard Studio in Tallahassee, Florida. (www.tallypiano.com)

Piano duet played by Rayana Hughes and her piano teacher, Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, at Tally Piano & Keyboard Studio in Tallahassee, Florida. (www.tallypiano.com)

Recorded by Rayana Hughes in 2009 (Composer: Faber). Rayana is a student of Cynthia Marie VanLandingham at Tally Piano Studio in Tallahassee, Florida. (www.tallypiano.com)

Recorded by Rayana Hughes, student of Cynthia Marie VanLandingham at Tally Piano & Keyboard Studio in Tallahassee, Florida (www.tallypiano.com)

Recorded by Rayana Hughes, student of Cynthia Marie VanLandingham at Tally Piano & Keyboard Studio in Tallahassee, Florida (www.tallypiano.com)

Copy Cat Duet, played by Rayana Hughes and her piano teacher, Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, at Tally Piano Studio in Tallahassee, Florida. (www.tallypiano.com)

Piano Duet played by Rayana Hughes and her piano teacher, Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, at TallyPiano & Keyboard Studios in Tallahassee, Florida. (www.tallypiano.com)

Piano duet played by Rayana Hughes and her piano teacher, Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, at TallyPiano & Keyboard Studios in Tallahassee, Florida. (www.tallypiano.com)

Recorded by Rayana in 2007 (Composer: Faber)

Played by Rayana Huges and her piano teacher, Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, at TallyPiano & Keyboard Studios in Tallahassee, Florida. (www.tallypiano.com)

Inch Worm, piano duet, played by Rayana Hughes and her piano teacher, Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, at TallyPiano Studios in Tallahassee, Florida.(www.tallypiano.com)

Rex the Tyrannosaurus, piano duet, played by Rayana Hughes and her piano teacher, Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, at TallyPiano Studios in Tallahassee, Florida.(www.tallypiano.com)

Train's A-Comin', piano duet, played by Rayana Hughes and her piano teacher, Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, at TallyPiano & Keyboard Studios in Tallahassee, Florida. (www.tallypiano.com)

Old MacDonald Had a Song, piano duet, played by Rayana Hughes, and her piano teacher, Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, at TallyPiano & Keyboard Studios (www.tallypiano.com)

The I Like Song, piano duet, played by Rayana Hughes and her piano teacher, Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, at TallyPiano & Keyboard Studio in Tallahassee, Florida. (www.tallypiano.com)

Walking Song, piano duet, played by Rayana Hughes and her piano teacher, Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, at TallyPiano & Keyboard Studios in Tallahassee, Florida. (www.TallyPiano.com)