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  • Episode 1: Coming Soon: Glocal Citizens

    Episode 1: Coming Soon: Glocal Citizens
    2019/11/22
    Greetings Glocal Citizens! Let me introduce myself, I'm your host Florence Amerley Adu. I'm CEO and co-founder of LEAP Transmedia. Our vision is to seeds and sows a fertile ground for improving education and economic outcomes for Ghanaians and Africans across the diaspora. Do you dream about “doing something” abroad? Then consider Glocal Citizens required listening in the due diligence, trusted advisor and inspiration department. In each episode, I visit with dynamic diasporans making local and global impact designing and applying their craft. We explore how their passions have rooted them throughout their lives, while at the same time feeding the branches compelling them to keep reaching “beyond.” We also discuss the personal and professional dimensions of glocal citizenship. Then we round out the discussion with a deep dive into to the business of their business, covering the technical and operational components of the work of “doing something.”
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    2 分
  • Episode 238: Planting for People and Purpose with Cherron Perry-Thomas Part 1

    Episode 238: Planting for People and Purpose with Cherron Perry-Thomas Part 1
    2024/09/03
    Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week it’s Part 1 of a two-part conversation with serial entrepreneur and diversity activist, Cherron Perry-Thomas. She is founder and president of Green Dandelion Marketing and Sales which grew out of a desire to introduce retailers to innovative plant based products. Since its founding, 20 years ago, Green Dandelion has helped their clients launch more than 2,000 products in grocery and health stores in the mid-Atlantic United States. Clients include manufactures of biodynamic, organic, non-gmo, vegan and fair trade products, helping to solidify their commitment to leaving a positive impact on the planet and all lives. which she further nurtures as co-owner of Plant and People (https://plantandpeople.com), a Black women's owned boutique offering house plants, supplies, plant wellness products, services, and gifts. A certified Social Impact Strategist, she applies these skills as the Director of Social Impact for The Diasporic Alliance for Cannabis Opportunities (DACO), a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about educational, wellness, and economic opportunities in the cannabis industry and particularly through the Black Cannabis Week (https://www.blackcannabisweek.com/) Initiative which takes place September 22-29, 2024. Whether you’re a “planty” person or not, there’s plenty of green gems to pick up in this conversation. Where to find Cherron? On LInkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherron-perry-thomas-mba-643a251a/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/munashe97/?hl=en) On X (https://x.com/wearedaco/status/1055867698620653576) What’s Charron running in? Hoka running shoes (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Other topics of interest: About Memphis, Tennessee (https://civilrightstrail.com/destination/memphis/) About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/african-american-historic-sites-in-philadelphia/) West Philadelphia History (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Philadelphia) Ever heard of Purple Hull Peas (https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Purple_Hull_Peas_4399.php#:~:text=Also%20known%20as%20Pinkeye%20Purple,slightly%20in%20appearance%20and%20flavor.)? Walter Wallace Jr. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Walter_Wallace) Who was Fred Hampton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Hampton)? Black August (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_August_(commemoration)) About to the Roots Picnic (https://therootspicnic.com) The New Jim Crow (linkhttps://newjimcrow.com) by Michelle Alexander About the US Farm Bill (https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-bill/index) UN Report on Drugs 2018 (https://www.unodc.org/wdr2018/) Cannabis legalization around the world (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis) Special Guest: Cherron Perry-Thomas.
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    40 分
  • Episode 237: Creating Meaningful Spaces in Community with Jodine Dorcé

    Episode 237: Creating Meaningful Spaces in Community with Jodine Dorcé
    2024/08/27
    Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week Haiti, the recent Democratic National Convention (DNC) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoHN7K5VdXg), living in the now and ideas that challenge mindset boundaries are hot topic with my guest, Haitian-American, Jodine Dorcé. Jodine has been discovering, branding and promoting arts, music and culture for over a decade. Behind the scenes, she had an impressive career as an award-winning event marketer in the arts, entertainment and consumer product industries. Her achievements include developing and promoting products for Disney Consumer Electronics; leading sponsorship integrations for CurlFest and ONE Musicfest; producing the 2015 ESSENCE Festival and being responsible for the branding of Red Bull as a staple in the Atlanta cultural scene. Currently she is the VP of Live Events at WaitWhat (https://waitwhat.com), a media invention company, recognized for the highest quality, most genre-defining content today. In front of an audience, Jodine has a fearless passion for hosting and being an on-air personality. From her former radio days at WBCX 89.1FM in Atlanta, GA, she was also the host of the world-renowned Apollo Theater’s Music Cafe in Harlem that spotlights emerging music artists. She now serves as a host for Capital Jazz TV while producing and assist in the programming for the Capital Jazz Fest & Supercruise. You can also find her guest hosting various events throughout the country that showcase music, empower women and bring awareness to her beloved home country, Haiti. Join us in the vibe! Where to find Jodine? https://www.jodinedorce.com/ On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodinedorce/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jodinedorce/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jodinedorce) On X (https://twitter.com/jodinescorner) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/jodinescorner) What’s Jodine listening to? Stout (https://www.instagram.com/theestout/?hl=en) Keyon Harrold (https://keyonharroldmusic.com) on NPR’s Tiny Desk (https://youtu.be/ipFtGz0_dAg?si=lXzQDGjLUizpaZMb) Other topics of interest: Tabarre, Haiti (https://haiti.fandom.com/wiki/Tabarre) On Haiti’s Revolution (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_Revolution) Perspectives on Haiti in 2024 (https://youtu.be/wBYLkoED5i4?si=Z2vUf7wf_V8YBMl7) East Flatbush (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Flatbush,_Brooklyn) and Little Haiti (https://www.facebook.com/littlehaitibk/) in Brooklyn Some Bedford-Stuyvesant (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford%E2%80%93Stuyvesant,_Brooklyn) History On Sapiens (lin https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens-2/) Masters of Scale Podcast (https://mastersofscale.com) Reid Hoffman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reid_Hoffman) About DNC (Democratic Nationional Convention) Producer, Ricky Kirshner (https://deadline.com/2024/08/dnc-producer-interview-harris-1236047924/) LFG! (https://awario.com/help/social-media-wiki/what-does-lfg-mean-in-social-media/) List of Elections in 2024 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_elections_in_2024) Kat Cole (lin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kat_Cole) and the Hot Shot Rule (https://katcole.substack.com/p/the-hotshot-rule) Jason Orr on FunkJazz Kafe (lin https://funkatopia.com/funk-news/interview-with-funkjazz-kafe-jason-orr/) Special Guest: Jodine Dorcé.
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    54 分
  • Episode 236: Back to School with Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji, Ayobisi Osuntusa, Nisha Ligon, and Farai Malianga

    Episode 236: Back to School with Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji, Ayobisi Osuntusa, Nisha Ligon, and Farai Malianga
    2024/08/20
    Late summer greetings, Glocal Citizens! It’s that time of year in most of the northern hemisphere - Back to School! Students of all manner from first time learners to adult continuing educationers are migrating to a learning institution near you--Kindergartens, middle and high schools, trade colleges, university campuses and some are taking to phones, tablets or computers for online courses. ’Tis the season for getting the mind ready for a new round of training, building and expansion. So this week, in preparation for the start of classes its a review session with some glocal citizens firmly planted in the business of education. Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/taiye-ayoola-adedeji), author of the innovative, educational and interactive Yoruba-English bilingual book—The Yoruba Sound Book for Children, Ayobisi Osuntusa (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/ayobisi-osuntusa), Executive Director of Sesame Square Nigeria Foundation, a mirror image and partner organization of Sesame Workshop; Nisha Ligon (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/nisha-ligon), Co-founder and Senior Advisor of Tanzania-based, UBONGO, Africa's leading kids' edutainment company and Videographer, Composer, and Musician, Farai Malianga (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/farai-malianga) a tenure track Professor at Florida State University with a focus on Music for dance and choreography all join us with insights on learning education, arts and people. Class is in session, let’s LEAP right in! Special Guests: Ayobisi Osuntusa, Farai Malianga, Nisha Ligon, and Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji.
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    52 分
  • Episode 235: Centering the Human in Human Resources with Rita Kusi

    Episode 235: Centering the Human in Human Resources with Rita Kusi
    2024/08/13
    Greetings Glocal Citizens! It’s Leo season and birthday week for both my guest and me as well as fellow Glocal Citizen and birthday celebrant Muhammida El Muhajir (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/muhammida-el-muhajir), which is how I was introduced to my guest, Ghanaian-born, Rita Kusi. Rita is a highly respected, passionate, and result-oriented strategic human resource professional with 20 years of experience as a generalist in the field. Currently, she serves as the CEO and Senior Consultant at Keeping 'U' Simply Intact (KUSI) Consulting, a boutique Digital HR and Marketing consulting firm providing HR and Marketing services to clients across Africa and the United States. She is also the Team Lead of Execution and Strategy for the Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (https://gchrafrica.com) (GCHRA), a gathering of visionary human resource, business, and technology leaders to empower Africa’s workforce. Keep watching this space for collaborations around their upcoming conference happening October 24-25, 2024 in Accra, Ghana. She has distinguished herself as a mentor, coach, and fervent advocate for professional development. Rita is on a mission to revolutionize the role of HR within organizations. Her career highlights, including being the first black woman to hold a directorial position in a prominent U.S. condominium firm and recognition as one of the 50 most influential young Ghanaians in 2018, underscore her exceptional leadership. In 2023, she was voted and named “Ghana’s Most Respected CEO in HR Management” at the 6th Ghana Industry CEO Awards by The Business Executive. Where to find Rita? Visit http://kusiconsulting.com for more on their services. On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritakusi/) On Instagram (https://instagram.com/ritakusi) On Facebook (https://web.facebook.com/ritakusi81) On X (https://twitter.com/miss_kusi) On TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@ms_kusi) On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3RVASINSAaOcd8CogxIoA/videos) What’s Rita reading? Unbroken (https://a.co/d/jjiGtzG) by Trishia Bailey (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trisha_Bailey) Other topics of interest: Where is Bolgatanga “Bolga” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolgatanga), Ghana Kumasi, Capital of Ghana’s Ashanti Region (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumasi) Akan Proverbs (https://www.adinkrasymbols.org/pages/the-50-most-important-akan-proverbs/) Ghana’s Labor Laws in Transition (https://www.ela.law/firms/fatima_freitas/Articles/2024-employment-law-year-in-review-ghana) About the US Diversiy Visa Lottery Program (https://www.unsunghistorypodcast.com/diversity-visa-lottery/) Impact Hub Accra (https://accra.impacthub.net) iSpace Accra (https://www.ispacefoundation.com) Who is Gary V? (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyvaynerchuk/) About Johnny C. Taylor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnyctaylorjr/) Special Guest: Rita Kusi.
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    51 分
  • Episode 234: In the Writer’s Zone with Abi Ishola-Ayodeji

    Episode 234: In the Writer’s Zone with Abi Ishola-Ayodeji
    2024/08/06
    Greetings Glocal Citizens! For this week’s episode we’re back in West Africa with Nigerian-American journalist and author, Abi Ishola-Ayodeji. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Patience is a Subtle Thief, was named one of BuzzFeed's best books of May 2022 and received a coveted Kirkus-starred review. As a journalist, she has showcased her talent across a diverse range of platforms, including http://ELLE.com, PBS, http://Ebony.com, CUNY TV, and more. Her career has seen her cover extraordinary people, communities, and events from New York City to Paris and from Nigeria to Ghana. In 2017, Essence Magazine named her among its Woke 100 Women for launching Beyond Classically Beautiful (https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/01/beyondclassicallybeautiful-us-based-nigerian-journalist-abi-ishola-creates-photo-story-in-support-of-classic-black-beauty/), an acclaimed photo story and media platform celebrating women of color who defy traditional beauty standards which you’ll learn much more about in our conversation. After years of struggling to write a complete novel, she adopted a winning plan that helped her finish her manuscript seamlessly. She landed a deal with HarperCollins upon her first submission to a publisher. As she continues to work on her second novel, she is also coaching aspiring authors on how to write and finish the novel of their dreams. Where to find Abi? www.aishola.com (https://www.aishola.com) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-ishola/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aishola/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/aisholaayodeji) On X (http://twitter.com/@aishola) On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@AbiIshola) What’s Abi watching? The Chi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chi) Sex Education (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_Education_(TV_series)) Game of Thrones (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones) Other topics of interest: Revisit EP 74 (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/nana-ekua-brew-hammond) Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond (http://nanabrewhammond.com) All about Miami Gardens, Florida (https://www.miamigardens-fl.gov) About Ibadan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibadan), Nigeria Why Ilesa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilesa)? A visti with fellow Glocal Citizen, Funsho Ogundipe (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/funsho-ogundipe) About Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moshood_Abiola#:~:text=Chief%20Moshood%20Kashimawo%20Olawale%20Abiola,aristocrat%20of%20the%20Egba%20clan.) and the stolen election (https://www.thehistoryville.com/mko-abiola/) More about the Center for Black Literature @ Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn (https://centerforblackliterature.org) and the Wild Seeds Writers Retreat (https://centerforblackliterature.org/wild-seeds-retreat/) About #imageactivitst, Michaela Angela Davis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaela_Angela_Davis) About the film The Devil Wears Prada (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada_(film)) James Baldwin, Toni Morrison and more about Abi’s Glocal Speak (https://speakola.com/eulogy/for-james-baldwin-by-toni-morrison-1987) About Supacel and sickle cell anemia (https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jul/10/hit-netflix-show-is-raising-awareness-of-sickle-cell-anaemia) Special Guest: Abi Ishola-Ayodeji.
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    53 分
  • Episode 233: Talent + City = Itana with Victor Ndukwe

    Episode 233: Talent + City = Itana with Victor Ndukwe
    2024/07/30
    Greetings Glocal Citizens! Increasingly, I am thinking thoughts about places of being that better reflect citizen-centered social, economic and built enviroments. In recent conversation with Paul Damalie (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/paul-kwesi-damalie) and following the works of another fellow GC, Chinedu Echeruo (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/beloved-ecosystem-6923267349097680896/) (which happens to be how I came across this week’s guest), those thoughts are beginning to rise into a mental framework for manifesting that new world. Born and raised in Nigeria, Victor Ndukwe is an Architect that has evolved over the years straddle tech and design. He is currently a founding team member of Itana (formerly Talent City) (https://www.itana.africa) and is positioned to change the environmental and economic landscape in Africa. Victor developed a keen mind for technical things in his formative years and honed his creativity in architecture school. He is a T-shaped individual (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-shaped_skills) with strong skills in Architecture and environmental planning and secondary skills in programming - a hardcore java developer once upon a time. He has worked in architecture firms, software development firms, real estate development firms, and now city developers. He has his eyes set on developing the infrastructure in Africa by unlocking capital for development as well as solving the critical problem of energy in Africa. Victor’s optimism and committment are clear as you’ll come to understand in our conversation, and with this blueprint, his vision is looking like a present many on the Continent have been anticipating. Where to find Victor? Find out more about the Donacare Foundation (http://www.donacarefoundation.org) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorndukwe/) On X (https://twitter.com/vndukwe) What’s Victor listening to? Johann Sebastian Bach (lin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGA1v6gZj1s) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (https://www.classicfm.com/composers/mozart/music/) George Frideric Handel (https://www.classicfm.com/composers/handel/) Other topics of interest: Umahia or Ama Ahia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umuahia) in Abia State (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abia_State), Nigeria About Governor Alex Otti (https://www.alexotti.com) Discovery Channel (https://www.discovery.com) Charter Cities Institute (https://chartercitiesinstitute.org/intro/#whycc) Computer Village. Ikeja Lagos (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Village) The Echelon Conspiracy Film (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echelon_Conspiracy) NIIT Nigeria (https://www.niit.com/nigeria) Free Trade Zones in Nigeria (https://nepza.gov.ng/free-zones/) What is Industry 3.0? (https://tech-labs.com/blog/evolution-industry-10-40-and-beyond) Special Guest: Victor Ndukwe.
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    56 分
  • Episode 232: The Art of Administering Grassroots Services for Children and Families with Vimbo Watson

    Episode 232: The Art of Administering Grassroots Services for Children and Families with Vimbo Watson
    2024/07/22
    Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week we’re going full circle with Zimbabwean-American, Vimbo Watson. Born in Zimbabwe, Vimbo’s family relocated to the US before she spoke her first words. Nonethless, her mother tongue has remained in her heart and has been a foundational part of fullfilling a life-long passion to uplift people and especially those in need back home. After a career in education as a teacher and principal, she’s now applying her administrative talents as the Director of Development for Kuda Vana Partnership (https://www.kudavana.org) an American-Zimbabwean non-profit operating a children's home and school in Zimbabwe. A passionate speaker and professional development provider she often translates her enthusiasm for learning and education into teaching others how to make time for wellness and self-care in their daily lives. Where to find Vimbo? vimbowatson.com (link https://vimbowatson.com/) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vimbo/) On Instragram (https://www.instagram.com/vimbowatson/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vimbowatson) On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@VimboVivien/featured) What’s Vimbo reading? Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends (https://a.co/d/3M4FuOe) by Marisa G. Franco PhD Atomic Habits (lin https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits) by James Clear Drowning (https://a.co/d/a9sRbeu) and other books by T.J. Newman (https://tjnewmanauthor.com) Books by Brené Brown (https://brenebrown.com) The Art of Gathering (https://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gathering) by Priya Parker The Lazy Genius Way (https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com) by Kendra Adachi Other topics of interest: Mutare, Zimbabwe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutare) Clans and Totems in Zimbabwean Culture (https://beingafrican.com/clans-totems-in-shona-culture/#:~:text=Referred to as Mutupo in,believed to be your totem.) On Trauma-focused Therapy (https://www.verywellmind.com/trauma-therapy-definition-types-techniques-and-efficacy-5191413) Special Guest: Vimbo Watson.
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