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The Diaspora Door with Nze
by Diaspora Door
On the Dispora Door Podcast with Nze, we discuss every day lifes issues affecting Nigerians in the diaspora.
Episodes
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Heritage, Leather, and Legacy
Join host Nze Obinelo on The Diaspora Door for an inspiringconversation with guest Lawrence Kemdirim, the artisan mind behind Ottawa's acclaimed handcrafted leather line, Guy Shop. From raw materials to heritage-quality goods, Lawrence breaks down what it takes to build an authentic craft…
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Transforming Behavior Health
What does it take to revolutionize behavioral health while building a legacy of equity and empowerment? In this inspiring episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with Portia James, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Founder of Behavior Genius. Portia shares her powerful...
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Healing Justice Program Associate
In this episode, host Nze Obinelo connects with Ophelia Burnett, "Healing Justice Program Associate” with American Friends Service Committee. What does it truly take to build systems of healing and power after impact with the justice system? In this episode, we sit down with Ophelia...
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Beyond the Grade Book
Welcome back to The Diaspora Door! In this episode, Nze sits down with Jason Diggs—a dedicated social worker and advocate with a deep passion for helping individuals build strong social skills, navigate life transitions, and foster meaningful community connections, and empower the next…
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Outdoor Equity to High-Impact Giving
How do you turn a single grassroots project into a multi-million-dollar movement that transforms thousands of lives? In this episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with Canadian social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Canadian Disability Hall of Fame inductee Tim…
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Serving Nation and Neighborhood
On this episode of *The Diaspora Door*, host Nze Obinelo sits down with veteran New Hampshire State Representative Linda Harriott-Gathright for an inspiring discussion on public service, civic leadership, and grassroots advocacy. Drawing from her extensive background—including her service as a...
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Sisterfriends: The Power, Joy, and Sacred Bond of Women’s Friendships
What does it truly mean to have a "sisterfriend"? On this episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo is joined by special guest Chapreese Pennington for a heartwarming, insightful, and deeply resonant conversation on the sacred art of female friendship among Black women. Together, they…
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From the USA to Nigeria: The Boarding School & Cultural Immersion Experience
What happens when American-born teens are sent back to their parents’ homeland to attend high school? On this episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with a Nigerian-Igbo family to explore the transformative journey of raising US-born children who spent key high school years...
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Building Doors, Opening Doors
Join The Diaspora Door host Nze Obinelo for an inspiring and grounded conversation with LaTonya Muccioli, Executive Director of Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire. In this episode, LaTonya shares her powerful journey as a female leader of color raising her family while navigating her career...
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Running Jumping and Breaking Limits
On this episode of The Diaspora Door, Nze Obinelo sits down with educator, coach, mother, and world-class masters athlete Kairy Loucks. From setting records as a McMaster Athletics Hall of Famer in her collegiate years to ranking in the top 5 Pentathlon/ triple jump/long jump. She started again…
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Amplifying Voices, Reclaiming Narratives
In this episode, host Nze Obinelo connects with Joyce Jonathan Crone, a Mohawk matriarch, retired teacher, activist and humanitarian. She is the passionate Founder and President of Hope Arises and the heart behind the compelling documentary Red Girl Rising. Together, Nze and Joyce explore the…
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Belonging In The Both
Belonging In The Both Diaspora Door host Nze Obinelo is opening the door to aconversation on identity, heritage, and the powerful experience of navigating the world with two young biracial women. Growing up in households where two distinct cultures and races meet brings a unique vantage...
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From Birmingham to the New Hampshire State House
“If you don't know where you've been, you don't know where you are going.” Maya Angelou In this powerful episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with a living legend of New Hampshire’s civil rights history: Harvey Keye. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1932, Harvey’s journey spans...
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Who Inherits the Boardroom?
This is an incredibly rich and vital topic for The Diaspora Door, where host Nze Obinelo will hear from guest, Chuba Udokwu, “who anchors the next generation when the pioneers step away?” He will talk about the transition of power and the specific question of who fills the shoes of retiring...
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Sweet Roots, Deep Legacy
From working alongside his father behind a classic luncheonette and sweet shop counter to spending four decades at the helm of the iconic Martha’s Exchange, William "Billy" Fokas is true Nashua, New Hampshire Main Street royalty.Born and raised in Nashua and a University of New Hampshire business...
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Youth vs ICE
What does the future of leadership look like when youth, culture, and community intersect? In this episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with two remarkable seniors from Nashua High School North who are redefining local activism: Salomé Safri and Jordin Lopez. Salomé, the...
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream….Who Screams For Ice Cream?: Chris Ordway, George Soffron, Jennifer Belmore
Nothing says the peak of a New England summer quite like the local ice cream stand. But beyond the scoops, sprinkles, and nostalgia, these beloved spots are the ultimate community anchors where generations of families cross paths, celebrate milestones, and create lasting memories. In this...
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From Lagos To The End Zone: Tolu Tunde
Tolu Tunde’s journey to the heights of Division I college football is a masterclass in versatility, adaptability, and pure athletic drive. Born in Nigeria, Tolu grew up immersed in soccer and basketball before moving to Canada. He didn't even strap on a football helmet until his senior year of…
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A Transgender Journey: Adrianne Greenberg-Sud
What does it truly take to pull down the barriers of expectation and step entirely into your own truth? In this profoundly moving and necessary episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo opens up a space of deep empathy, listening, and learning as she welcomes Adrianne Greenberg-Sud to share...
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Cultivating Conservation: Protecting Small-Town Farmland in Canada, Kenya and the United States
Today we have 3 guests who together, they will dive into the unique challenges and triumphs of preserving agricultural lands and fostering eco-conscious communities in small-towns in Canada, Kenya and the United States. They are going to let us know what to do to preserve and maintain our…
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Dynamic Duos & Grassroots Growth: Reimagining Community Activism
What happens when two powerhouse community builders join forces? In this inspiring episode of Diaspora Door, we sit down with the incredible Yasamin Safarzadeh and Seana McDuffie to explore how they’ve combined their unique talents to drive transformative activism across the communities they…
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Whats Cooking in the Diaspora Door
Food is never just about sustenance—it is our history, our geography, and our deepest expression of love and memory. In this highly anticipated and delicious episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo opens up the ultimate roundtable kitchen with guests Donna Sud, Gabriela Bentley, Jessica...
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An Unstoppable Presence
The Diaspora Door Guest: Nancy Connelly, Kerry Wright What does it mean to step into a room, a career, or a community and command space with absolute authenticity? In this high-energy and empowering episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with the phenomenal Nancy Connelly to...
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The Currency of Community: Bridging the Gap to Financial
Can true financial freedom be achieved in isolation, or is community the ultimate economic asset? In this high-impact episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo is joined by two powerhouse voices in economic empowerment: Stephanie Jones, Head of National Partnerships and Community Relations…
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Two Generations, One Finish Line
In this episode, host Nze Obinelo is joined by Lily Vogel to recap their incredible experience running the Paris Marathon on April 12, 2026! Together, they take you behind the scenes of what it took to cross the finish line in France, sharing their personal training highs and lows, the...
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Working Together: Let us Spell it Out For You
True inclusion isn't something we simply talk about—it is something we actively build, letter by letter, and action by action. In this inspiring episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo brings together two phenomenal advocates, Beth Frede and Beth DiPasquale, to explore what happens when...
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Before and Beyond the Surrender: Reclaiming the Narrative of the Biafran War
History is often written by the victors, but the truth lives on in the stories of those who survived, led, and remembered. In this deeply significant and emotional episode of The Diaspora Door, co-hosts Nze Obinelo and Peter Okoro sit down for an unforgettable, exclusive conversation with Dr....
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Listening with the Heart, Breaking the Silence of Nonverbal Autism
What happens when we stop assuming a lack of speech means a lack of thought? In this profoundly moving episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo opens the space for a conversation that challenges everything we think we know about communication, intelligence, and neurodiversity. Joining the...
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Power to the People: Building Bridges for Democracy and the Planet
What happens when grassroots passion meets environmental urgency and democratic action? In this special Earth Day episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo connects with two formidable advocates who are actively building bridges for a better future: Jeanette Millard and Marybeth Raven....
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Women in Politics
How do women leaders navigate, disrupt, and redefine local political spaces? In this powerful episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with two trailblazing leaders from Nashua, New Hampshire, USA: Susan Elberger and Shoshanna Kelly. Together, they dive deep into the unique...
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The Biology of Sisterhood: Healing communities through Science, AI, and Venture Capital, Featuring Zainab Garba-Sani, Dr. Ummu Muazu Mayana, Maryam Garba-Sani.
What if the future of healthcare—and community healing—was being built by women who understand both the science and the people it serves? In this powerful episode, Zainab Garba-Sani, Dr. Ummu Muazu Mayana, and Maryam Garba-Sani explore how innovation, data, and bold investment are coming together...
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Parents of Med Students, featuring Gene Toomer, Jr. and Dr. Linda G. Toomer.
In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the world of medical education — not through the students’ eyes, but through the parents who support them every step of the way. Gene and Dr. Linda share their unique experiences, the late-night worries, the proud moments, and the unspoken challenges of...
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Educators of Color New Hampshire Style, featuring Clyde Perez Castaneda and Tina Kim Philibotte.
Welcome to Educators of Colour: New Hampshire Style, featuring Clyde Perez Castaneda and Tina Kim Philibotte. In this episode, we dive into what it means to lead, teach, and inspire as educators of color in spaces where diversity is still growing. Clyde and Tina share honest reflections on...
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Life Is Never One Transition Featuring Moji Taiwo
In this episode, we explore life’s constant changes—career shifts, personal growth, moving between cultures—and what it truly takes to keep evolving with grace and purpose. Moji shares her powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and the courage it takes to embrace new chapters rather than fear...
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Black Tax featuring Peter Okoro and Anthony Daniel.
Welcome to Life and Learning — today’s episode, “Black Tax,” features a thought‑provoking conversation with Peter Okoro and Anthony Daniel. We’re diving into the unspoken pressures faced by many Black professionals , the financial and emotional responsibilities of supporting family and community...
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Aboard and Beyond: Featuring guests from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 1984
Welcome to Aboard and Beyond, a special episode that takes you deep into the stories of camaraderie, courage, and lifelong connection forged at sea. In this conversation, we’re joined by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 1984,George Stephanos, Thomas Ollen, Burton L. DeShayes…
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Naija In The House: Featuring: Mathew Ocheno, Richard Pamphile and Peter Okoro
Welcome to Naija In The House, an inspiring new episode that dives into the stories, dreams, and experiences of Nigerians making their mark far from home. In this conversation, Mathew Ocheno, Richard Pamphile, and Peter Okoro open up about what it means to chase opportunity, build identity, and...
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"Ashes to Ashes" featuring Joe and Kim Ball
Welcome to Ashes to Ashes, a deeply honest and moving conversation featuring Joe and Kim Ball. In this episode, we explore love, loss, and the power of faith in life’s most difficult moments. Joe and Kim open up about their journey through grief—how they found strength, healing, and hope when...
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Seeing is Believing Featuring Karen Sullivan
Welcome to Seeing Is Believing, featuring the inspiring Karen Sullivan. In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to trust your vision even when the world hasn’t caught up yet. Karen opens up about the power of perspective, the courage to keep believing in your path, and how clarity and...
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The African Bridge Featuring Julz and Chi Chi
Welcome to AFRICAN BRIDGE — where stories, identity, and connection meet. In this episode, we sit down with Julz Ossom and Chi Chi Njoku for a heartfelt conversation on what it means to bridge cultures, build community, and stay rooted while reaching across worlds. From navigating life in the...
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Funny Man Featuring Sam Precious.
In this episode, Funny Man, we sit down with the one and only Sam Precious, a comedian whose sharp wit and real-life stories bring both laughter and reflection. Together, we explore the moments behind the humor: what inspires the jokes, how comedy bridges cultures, and why laughter can be one of...
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Navigating Healthcare from Afar featuring Dr Ebi Ofrey
Welcome to Navigating Healthcare from Afar a heartfelt conversation about the challenges and choices people face when managing health across borders and miles. In this episode, we dive into real stories of families supporting loved ones from a distance, balancing trust, communication, and care...
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Ready, Set, Action Featuring Adaeze Dozie
Welcome to Ready, Set, Action with Adaeze , a bold and inspiring conversation about turning vision into reality. In this episode, Adaeze shares her journey of stepping out of her comfort zone in her acting career , facing fear head-on, and building the confidence to take decisive action. It’s…
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The Olympian Rower Featuring Privel Hinkati
Step into the water with an elite athlete in this episode, Olympian Rower. Hear what it really takes to chase the podium—early mornings, brutal training, mental toughness, and the moments that almost broke them. If you love stories of discipline, sacrifice, and big dreams, this one’s for you.…
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Dealing With Substance Misuse Featuring Jo-Ann Sheehan, Julia Pendleton and Michelle Keyworth.
Welcome to this powerful episode on Dealing with Substance Misuse. Join us as we explore the realities, challenges, and journeys of those affected by addiction. Through honest stories and expert insights, we uncover hope, healing, and paths to recovery. If you're seeking understanding or support,...
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A Cross Cultural Conversation About Trauma featuring Michelle Keyworth ,and Nicole Sublette
Welcome to a powerful episode: A Cross-Cultural Conversation About Trauma, featuring Michelle Keyworth and Nicole Sublette. What happens when trauma meets culture? How do identity, heritage, and community shape the way we heal? In this raw and insightful discussion, two remarkable voices explore...
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African American In Africa featuring Taya Scott
Welcome to African American in Africa: Featuring Taya Scott. What happens when you return to the continent your ancestors called home? This is more than a journey—it’s a powerful story of identity, belonging, and rediscovery. Taya Scott shares her raw, real experience of living in Africa as an...
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Everyone Loves A Good Shoe Story Featuring Serena Enokela
Welcome to today’s episode: Everyone Loves a Good Shoe Story—featuring Serena Enokela, a woman reshaping the shoemaking world with grit, vision, and every stitch she makes. In an industry where few women rise to the top, Serena isn’t just surviving—she’s thriving. From sketching her first design…
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Globetrotting Teacher Featuring Christian Leguerrier
Welcome to Globetrotting Teacher, where classrooms have no borders. In this episode, we sit down with Christian Leguerrier, an educator shaping global minds far beyond the traditional school walls. From international curricula to real-world learning across continents, he’s redefining what it…
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Life and Learning Featuring Tochi Nwoke
Welcome to Life and Learning with Tochi Nwoke Iwu—a powerful conversation about faith, resilience, and purpose. What happens when life’s toughest moments become the foundation for a greater calling? Tochi shares his journey of overcoming challenges, staying grounded in belief, and inspiring…
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On the Dispora Door Podcast with Nze, we discuss every day lifes issues affecting Nigerians in the diaspora.
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