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Conversations from the Diaspora
by African Minded Woman
Conversations from the African Diaspora, with love - a Building Africa’s Future podcastAfrican Di•as•po•ra (n): people of African origin living outside of the Continent This podcast is dedicated to telling stories and sharing experiences from the perspective of African immigrants of the millennial generation and other generations across the African Diaspora.Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfutureFacebook: /buildingafricasfutureInstagram: @buildingafricasfutureYouTube: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora Website: www.buildingafricasfuture.todayPaypal.me/bldgafricasfuture
Episodes
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Unlearning Silence: A Conversation on Advocacy, Identity & Healing (w/ Labourgeoise Bynum)
In this deeply personal episode of Conversations from the Diaspora, I sit down with Labourgeoise Bynum — a labor & delivery and postpartum nurse whose care I personally experienced during my own postpartum journey. What began as a conversation about Black maternal health quickly unfolded into...
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From Diaspora to Discovery: Healing, Heritage, and the Power of Travel (w/ Nandi Kaye)
In this episode of Conversations from the Diaspora, I’m joined by Nandi Kaye, travel and self-discovery enthusiast and founder of Nature is Balm. Over the last 15 years, she has traveled to nine African countries and now curates holistic cultural birthright experiences to Senegal and The Gambia.…
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From Diaspora Kitchen to Global Brand: Preserving Culture Through Flavor (w/ Dammi Sherri)
In this episode of Conversations from the Diaspora, I’m joined by Dammi Sherri, a Nigerian-Irish entrepreneur and the founder of Sísè Foods—a brand on a mission to make African home cooking simple, flavorful, and accessible for modern living. Dammi shares her journey from working in financial...
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Speaking to the Future: The Power of Language, Media, and Identity in the Diaspora (w/ Udochi Okeke)
In this episode of Conversations from the Diaspora, we sit down with Udochi Okeke, the brilliant co-founder of Mmuta Di Uto, a vibrant children’s YouTube channel transforming how Igbo language and culture are taught and preserved. What started with a puppet show and a dream has become a viral...
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Homeschooling as Resistance: Reclaiming Our Stories, Our Children, and Our Futures (w/ Lisa Young)
In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Young, a proud wife, mother, and homeschooling advocate, as we dive deep into why more Black families are choosing to reclaim control of their children's education and influences. We explore homeschooling not just as an educational alternative — but as an act…
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Healed Fathers, Thriving Sons: Cultural Identity & Emotional Wellness in the Diaspora (w/ Curtis Bobray)
In this powerful and introspective episode, I sit down with Curtis Bobray — a Liberian-American husband, father, and trained marriage and family therapist — to explore the deep intersections of fatherhood, mental health, cultural identity, and emotional healing in the diaspora. Curtis opens up...
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I See You, Sis - Part II: Celebrating Women's History Month
📢 Sisterhood Revisited: I See You, Sis – The 2025 Edition! 💖 ✨ Four years after our first conversation, we brought it back! ✨ In this powerful and honest discussion, we reflected on sisterhood, motherhood, marriage, and the evolving roles of women in our communities. We picked up right where we...
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A Mother Is Born: My Personal Journey Through Pregnancy
In this deeply personal episode of Conversations from the Diaspora, I step out of my comfort zone to share a journey that has completely transformed me—my path to motherhood. From navigating nearly three years of unexplained infertility to holding onto faith and finally experiencing the joy of...
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On Generational Differences: A Closer Look into the African Firstborn Experience Across Millennial and Gen Z Generations
In this episode of Conversations from the Diaspora, a Building Africa’s Future podcast, we dive into the unique experiences of Millennial and Gen Z African firstborns navigating life between cultures. Join us as we chat with two special guests—a Nigerian-American Millennial and a Kenyan-American...
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A True Conversation from the Diaspora (LIVE w/ Nina Esimogu)
Kick off Season 4 of Conversations from the Diaspora with a dynamic live episode featuring special guest Nina Esimogu! We dive deep into the heart of cultural identity and generational shifts within the African diaspora. From navigating cultural clashes while raising children to redefining…
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On A New Chapter Abroad: Navigating Everyday Life As A Nigerian Family in Saudi Arabia (w/ Dr. Ndu David)
Join us in this enlightening episode with Dr. Ndu David as we explore the motivations that led a Nigerian family to make a life-changing move to Saudi Arabia. We'll delve into the initial expectations they had before relocating and discover how these expectations evolved over time. Gain insights...
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On Demystifying Life Insurance in the African Diaspora: Making Financial Protection Accessible (w/ Dr. Meg Awunti)
Brace yourself for an eye-opening discussion with our distinguished guest, Dr. Meg Awunti, as she talks about how her Cameroonian-American upbringing serves as a driving force behind her fervent advocacy for life insurance, a topic often relegated to the shadows within the African diaspora. She...
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Pt. 2 - On Breaking the Silence and Restoring Hope Around Fertility Narratives in the African Diaspora (w/ Sussan Ituen)
Join us on an inspiring episode as Sussan Ituen, founder of The Marinade Hub Fertility Foundation, shares her personal journey through infertility, leading to the creation of a transformative support network. Learn about the pivotal turning point that shifted her blog series into a foundation,...
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Pt. 1 - On Breaking the Silence and Restoring Hope Around Fertility Narratives in the African Diaspora (w/ Sussan Ituen)
Join us on an inspiring episode as Sussan Ituen, founder of The Marinade Hub Fertility Foundation, shares her personal journey through infertility, leading to the creation of a transformative support network. Learn about the pivotal turning point that shifted her blog series into a foundation,...
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On Connecting the African Diaspora with Real Estate on the Continent (w/ Kweku Essien)
In this episode, Kweku Essien, Chief Commercial Officer of Seso Global, joins us to explore the world of property ownership in Africa and the impact of the Year of the Return on the African diaspora, particularly African-Americans seeking to relocate to Ghana and other African countries. We dive...
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Parenting in the African Diaspora: Did Our Parents Get It Right?
In this virtual panel discussion, we talked about a number of things we felt we didn’t have growing up such as the lack of open communication with our parents, assuming parental responsibilities as children, and the lack of affection. We discussed how these things have impacted us as adults and…
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On Making The Shift To Eating Superfoods and Overall Wellness (w/ Dr. Jite Lark)
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jite Lark, the founder of Change4Africa Superfoods and the Embody Program that she started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the importance of natural medicine, nutritional balance, and physical wellness and how continental Africans and those in...
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On The Black Student Experience While Studying Abroad (w/ Doria Wormbly)
I'm joined by Doria Wormbly as she discusses her experiences being the only Black student in her study abroad group and the challenges that she faced as a result of that. She is committed to shining light on the importance of diversifying international education programs on the student side as…
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On Navigating the Immigrant Experience: Overcoming Ongoing Residency Battle (w/ Omba Thomas)
I'm joined by a dear friend and sister, Omba Tejan-Thomas, whom I have known for 20 years or so as we attended the same church when we first came to the country as young children. She talks about her experience coming to the U.S. at the age of 8 from the Democratic Republic of Congo and how her...
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On Creating Culturally Relevant Art and Educational Materials (w/ Sharif Muhammad)
I'm joined by Sharif Muhammad who talks about his 20+ year commitment to detailing the black American experience through his digital artwork and teaching. He shares how growing up he couldn't connect in a meaningful way in most of his history classes because the history wasn't reflective of his...
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On The Intersection of Photography and Culture (w/ Chukwunonso Captures)
I’m joined by Chukwunonso of Chukwunonso Captures as he discusses how he uses his photography to share his culture with others in the diaspora. This quest led to him starting the ‘Igbo Name of the Day’ series. We discussed Igbo naming traditions, navigating multiple cultural identities, the...
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Pt. 2: On The Journey of Motherhood: Healing After Child Loss (w/ Mercy Akinwande)
TW: baby loss, pregnancy loss After nearly 7 years of marriage and 11 pregnancies, I'm joined by Mercy Akinwande as she shares her struggles with infertility on the journey to motherhood. In honor of May being mental health awareness month, one of the reasons why we had this conversation was to…
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Pt. 1 - On The Journey of Motherhood: Healing After Child Loss (w/ Mercy Akinwande)
TW: baby loss, pregnancy loss After nearly 7 years of marriage and 11 pregnancies, I'm joined by Mercy Akinwande as she shares her struggles with infertility on the journey to motherhood. In honor of May being mental health awareness month, one of the reasons why we had this conversation was to…
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Pt. 1 - HBCUs v. PWIs: The Black Student Experience
In this continuation of our Black in White Spaces series: HBCU v. PWI discussion, our panelists who are adult students at the university and graduate level as well as working professionals share their different experiences at HBCUs and PWIs. Some of the topics discussed were: what supports would...
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Pt. 2 - HBCUs v. PWIs: The Black Student Experience
In this continuation of our Black in White Spaces series: HBCU v. PWI discussion, our panelists who are adult students at the university and graduate level as well as working professionals share their different experiences at HBCUs and PWIs. Some of the topics discussed were: what supports would...
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New York, My Village: A Conversation with the Author, Uwem Akpan
In this episode, I'm joined by New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Uwem Akpan, as we discuss his book, New York: My Village. We discussed a number of topics, including: how to sustain your own culture in new cultural environments; the role of media in influencing and perpetuating...
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Pt. 1 - Black Faces, White Spaces: The Black Student Experience at PWIs
To close out Black History Month, we hosted a live panel discussion with the Afrimerican Academy High School youth where they discussed their experiences as black students in predominantly white institutions in the Greater Boston area. This restorative conversation was on the plight of today's...
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Pt 2 - Black In White Spaces: The Black Student Experience at PWIs
To close out Black History Month, we hosted a live panel discussion with the Afrimerican Academy High School youth where they discussed their experiences as black students in predominantly white institutions in the Greater Boston area. This restorative conversation was on the plight of today's...
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On Blended Identities: Growing Up African and American (w/ Marlon Solomon)
In this episode, I'm joined by Marlon Solomon, founder and president of the Afrimerican Cultural Initiative. He shares how his Nigerian and African-American upbringing led him to create an organization focused on building bridges of cultural understanding in the African diaspora through…
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Lives In Me: Could This Be The Great Reconciliation?
In this panel discussion to kick off Kwanzaa, we aimed to address some of the deep rooted issues within the Black American and continental African communities and tried to find ways forward. We opened up with who lives in us, before going into past hurts and misperceptions, discovered…
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On A Daughter Finding Her Way Back Home To Her Father’s Land
In this episode, I’m joined by a special guest (who has decided to stay anonymous) as she shares her journey of trying to connect with her biological father’s side of the family. Through tears and laughter, she shares how her father’s absence affected her relationship with men, how therapy has...
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On Cultural Revitalization Among African Millennials (w/ Chi Ononuju)
In this episode, Chinwe Ononuju and I discuss what and who are some of the drivers of cultural revitalization among African immigrant children, particularly of the millennial generation. We also considered who is responsible for maintaining culture (past and present) and some ways that our...
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Pt 1 - On Ways To Actively Serve In Your Home Country (w/ Leeda Nwafor)
In part 1 of this video, I'm joined by Leeda Nwafor to discuss why he felt it was important to go back to his home country of Nigeria and serve in the National Youth Service. Throughout the course of the video, we also discuss the challenges he faced navigating the Nigerian sociopolitical system,...
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Pt 2 - On Ways To Actively Serve In Your Home Country (w/ Leeda Nwafor)
In part 2 of this video, Leeda discusses how social justice movements in the diaspora influence movements in our home countries, the ways that the Nigerian national youth service can be improved, and how he hopes that the diaspora can help drive positive change back on the Continent. Visit our...
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Pt. 2 - On Relationships In The African Diaspora (Panel Discussion)
What’s love got to do with it? Join us as our panelists take a comparative look at relationships in the African diaspora. Full livestream here: https://youtu.be/lvAfoaarB60 Become a panelist and let your voice be heard! If you are interested, please fill out the Circle Series Panelist application...
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Pt. 1 - On Relationships In The African Diaspora (Panel Discussion)
What’s love got to do with it? Join us as our panelists take a comparative look at relationships in the African diaspora. Full livestream here: https://youtu.be/lvAfoaarB60 Become a panelist and let your voice be heard! If you are interested, please fill out the Circle Series Panelist application...
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On African Language Study and Preservation (w/ Adebayo Adegbembo)
In this episode, I’m joined by Bayo Adegbembo of Genii Games and we discuss the importance of African language study and cultural preservation, particularly for those of us living in the diaspora. Bayo also shares with listeners how to make meaningful cultural connections that will help you on…
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On Reconnecting and Investing in the African Continent (w/ Kea Simmons)
In Part 1 of the Motherland Series, I'm joined by Kea Simmons, U.S. military veteran and co-founder of World Views Travel Group. She shares her love for purposeful traveling and investing in the African Continent through her organization, as well as the different ways in which she is able to give...
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On Growing Up Afro-Latina - Meet the Author: Rukia K.
In this episode, I'm joined by Rukia K., author of Latina Looks Like Me/ Latina Como Yo. She discusses why she dedicated her book to her inner child, what life was like growing up in Michigan in a Tanzanian-Panamanian home, the constant need to explain her Afro-Latino heritage, and how she shares...
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(Pt. 2) I See You, Sis: A Conversation Between Sisters Across the African Diaspora
(Part 2): In honor of 2021’s Black History Month theme on representation, identity, and diversity in the black community and family, I partnered with the Afrimerican Cultural Initiative along with my panelists to moderate this event to discuss the role of the extended family and fictive kinships,...
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(Pt. 1) I See You, Sis: A Conversation Between Sisters Across the African Diaspora
(Part 1): In honor of 2021’s Black History Month theme on representation, identity, and diversity in the black community and family, I partnered with the Afrimerican Cultural Initiative along with my panelists to moderate this event to discuss the role of the extended family and fictive kinships,...
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20 Lessons Learned from 2020
Hi BAF Family! Happy new year to you all once again, and welcome to SEASON 2 of Conversations from the Diaspora, a Building Africa's Future podcast! In this episode, I reflect on the 20 things that I learned in 2020. What are some things that you learned in the past year? Do you resonate with any...
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On The Black Experience at the United Nations & Other International Spaces (w/ Mr. Curtis Raynold)
In this episode, I'm joined by Mr. Curtis Raynold, a retired Secretary of the UN Secretary-General's Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters with over 30 years of experience at the United Nations. We discussed diversity and inclusion at the UN and other global organizations/spaces, how the UN has...
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Part 2 - On Learning To Love Yourself Again (w/ Anne Alobwede)
In this episode, I’m joined by Anne Alobwede, author of Scars to Stars: A Memoir. She shares her story of coming to the U.S. as an international student, going to nursing school, becoming a registered nurse, and getting involved in a toxic relationship that ultimately led to her imprisonment. She...
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Part 1 - On Learning To Love Yourself Again (w/ Anne Alobwede)
In this episode, I’m joined by Anne Alobwede, author of Scars to Stars: A Memoir. She shares her story of coming to the U.S. as an international student, going to nursing school, becoming a registered nurse, and getting involved in a toxic relationship that ultimately led to her imprisonment. She...
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On Being Raised African in America: Double or Triple Consciousness (#SabiSunday w/ @igboclassauntychi)
In this bonus episode, I was interviewed by Chinwe of Aunty Chi's Igbo Class (@igboclassauntychi). We shared a light discussion about my experiences being raised with African, specifically Nigerian, upbringing in the United States, and how I feel that growing up with these multiple cultural...
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On OMUGWO: Postpartum Care in the African Diaspora, Pt. 1 (w/ Dr. Temi Aregbesola-Okere)
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Temi Aregbesola-Okere. Her passion for women’s empowerment, public health education and promotion, particularly as it relates to healthcare disparities in our communities led to her creating the Omugwo Box, establishing the Ireti Foundation, and the 'Live Your...
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Reflections - What’s In A Name?
In this (relatively short) episode, I highlight some of the things I am excited about at the moment, such as finishing grad school and the audiobook narration I'm currently working on titled A Mother's Promise: A Civil War Survivor and Her Pursuit of the American Dream. I also discuss the...
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On Navigating Racial Prejudice As A Black Man in America (w/ Rev. Stefan Weathers)
In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend and brother, Rev. Stefan Weathers Sr., to discuss his experiences living as a black man in America from his first police encounter as a teenager coming home from school, to the legacy of policing and slavery, the need for reallocating police funds…
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African Women Panel: A Conversation Between Sisters
In this panel discussion, I'm joined by 4 lovely women from different parts of the African continent and we discuss our experiences as African women as it relates to our cultural identity, how we see ourselves as Black African women within the conversations surrounding black lives matter, what it...
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Conversations from the African Diaspora, with love - a Building Africa’s Future podcastAfrican Di•as•po•ra (n): people of African origin living outside of the Continent This podcast is dedicated to telling stories and sharing experiences from the perspective of African immigrants of the millennial generation and other generations across the African Diaspora.Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfutureFacebook: /buildingafricasfutureInstagram: @buildingafricasfutureYouTube: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora Website: www.buildingafricasfuture.todayPaypal.me/bldgafricasfuture
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African Minded Woman
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