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09/12/2021

Despite a few hurdles, I’m filled with gratitude that 2021 was pretty good to me🙌🏾

What would you say 2021 has been for you?

07/12/2021

There are so many myths and misunderstandings surrounding mental health in Black and African communities. Swipe to see some of the most common myths debunked.

For next week's episode, I sat down with Alice Mills Mai – a licensed mental health counsellor, researcher, entrepreneur and proud daughter of Ghanaian immigrants , to chat about how we can destigmatize mental health in African Diaspora communities.

Anything we missed?

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03/12/2021

Flashing back to my episode with founder, Joy Malonza exploring why Africa hasn’t "developed" as fast as other continents🤔

We discussed:

* Africa's patterns of development before the transatlantic slave trade and colonization
* The legacy of colonization in Africa
* How institutions like The Wold Bank and IMF have impacted Africa's development
* Why capitalism doesn't work in Africa (and why rich Africans are not our friends)
* Why socialism may/may not be the answer

Did you listen to this episode? If so, we'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic👇🏾👇🏾

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01/12/2021

It's the last month of the year🙌🏾

What are you working on these next few weeks?👀👇🏾

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30/11/2021

Episode 5 is out now! I was joined by .c.sibanda, author, attorney, public speaker and the author of the children's book My First Book of Shona and Ndebele Words.

Yeve is a native Zimbabwean who calls the United States her adopted home. Although she wasn’t allowed to speak her indigenous languages at school in Zimbabwe — the unfortunate legacy of colonization — she’s always found ways to embrace her culture and heritage. Tune in for tips on learning, teaching and celebrating language, especially when based in the Diaspora!

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29/11/2021

Still processing this heartbreaking news. Rest In Peace, Virgil Abloh🕊

The son of Ghanaian immigrants, Virgil was a fashion designer, visual artist, maker and DJ — a creative in every sense of the word. He made history as Louis Vuitton's first Black artistic director and was the founder of Off-White, a luxury brand that catapulted streetwear into the world of high fashion.

In awe of his compelling contributions to fashion, music and culture. Sending prayers, love and light to his family🖤

26/11/2021

Do you speak an African language👀 🌍🗣️

Can’t wait for y’all to listen to next week’s episode with .c.sibanda, author of My 1st Book of Shona & Ndebele Words.

We chat through all things language and culture — plus how African families in the Diaspora can embrace their rich heritage by keeping their native languages alive🙌🏾

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16/11/2021

For this week’s episode, I was joined by the lovely Mutale Sitali, founder of Likota — a Zambian furniture brand specializing in making furniture from reclaimed and recycled wood material. Their vision? Becoming a pioneer for the industry by creating furniture that is beautiful, eco-friendly and reliable.

Mutale built her company from the ground up and launched right before the onset of the pandemic. Tune in to hear her take on what’s necessary to build a thriving business in Zambia, why she chose to prioritize sustainability — plus her advice for folks in the Diaspora interested in doing business in Africa.

Links to listen: https://msha.ke/nduulwa/
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15/11/2021

Happy new week, fam!

What are you working on this week?👇🏾👀

We’re working on editing and scheduling the remainder of this season’s episodes🔥 🙌🏾

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15/11/2021

Happy new week, fam!

What are you working on this week?👇🏾👀

We’re working on editing and scheduling the remainder of this season’s episodes🔥 🙌🏾

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12/11/2021

Did you know that the African continent has one of the world's highest rates of deforestation?

A major consequence of deforestation is the acceleration of the effects of climate change; which we understand are disproportionately impacting African countries.

For next week's episode of the podcast, I sat down with founder li and discussed how her furniture company's sustainable approach offers an alternative to harmful material sourcing methods.

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11/11/2021

Did you know that the African continent has one of the world's highest rates of deforestation?

A major consequence of deforestation is the acceleration of the effects of climate change; which we understand are disproportionately impacting African countries.

For next week's episode of the podcast, I sat down with Likota founder Mutale Sitali and discussed how her furniture company's sustainable approach offers an alternative to harmful material sourcing methods.

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08/11/2021

Prioritize rest because you are a living being 🙌🏾

05/11/2021

While 48 sub-Saharan African countries outside of South Africa are responsible for just 0.55 percent of cumulative CO2 emissions, 7 of the 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change are in Africa.

, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, is underway and rightfully so, the exclusion of attendees from the “Global South” has been sharply criticized.

Ensuring that the voices of those most affected by climate change are heard is key! Swipe to get to know a few African climate change activists championing this fight.

Who else should be on this list?👀👇🏾

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02/11/2021

This week's episode explores just how Afrobeats and other African music genres are cementing their place on the world stage. Ekua Musumba, DJ and host of the Afrolit podcast joined me to chat through this!

We discuss:

🎶 The impact of the 2010s African music era and artists like Psquare and Dbanj

🌍How the Nigerian and larger African Diaspora were key in expanding Afrobeats’ global reach

🤝🏾 Our take on how to intentionally collaborate with African musicians

Links to listen https://msha.ke/nduulwa/
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01/11/2021

New month, new energy 🙌🏾

Let us know what you’re working on/manifesting this month?✨👇🏾

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29/10/2021

Afrobeats is undoubtedly one of the hottest music genres right now 🙌🏾

Next week's episode with .pm from explores just how Afrobeats and other African music genres are cementing their place on the world stage. Swipe left to learn how!

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25/10/2021

Whew! This puts a lot into perspective🙌🏾

If your younger self could see you now, what would they say?
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24/10/2021

Happy 57th Independence Day to my home country, Zambia🇿🇲

With recent changes in leadership, I'm confident and hopeful that Zambia has a better and brighter future ahead 🙌🏾

Zambians in the diaspora — how are you celebrating Zambia's Independence today?

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22/10/2021

African and Diaspora startups are making big moves, per usual! Swipe to learn more about their game-changing ventures🔥🔥🚀🚀👏🏾👏🏾

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20/10/2021

Great reminder, especially for the perfectionists out there 🙌🏾

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19/10/2021

This week's episode explores the question: Why hasn’t Africa "developed" as fast as other continents?

As you can imagine, this is a HUGE, nuanced question. Nevertheless, Joy Malonza (founder of The Down Ballot) and I tackled the question head-on, with zero filter.

Tune in to hear about:

* Africa's patterns of development before the transatlantic slave trade and colonization
* The legacy of colonization in Africa
* How institutions like The Wold Bank and IMF have impacted Africa's development
* Why capitalism doesn't work in Africa (and why rich Africans are not our friends)
* Why socialism may/may not be the answer

SAVE 📂 SHARE 🗣️ and listen 🎧 to this episode here https://msha.ke/nduulwa/

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13/10/2021

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Next week's episode explores why Africa's "development" has been slower in comparison to other regions. One possible explanation: Structural Adjustment Programs. Swipe to learn why this might be.

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12/10/2021

LOVE this reminder! Getting enough rest and taking breaks when necessary is🔑

If you don’t already, follow and learn about their work🙌🏾

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08/10/2021

Love this reminder! There's so much to explore, if only you step out of your comfort zone 🙌🏾

06/10/2021

Dear Diaspora is officially back!

Let's just say a LOT happened since the last episode! First, my short visit to see family in Zambia turned into an extended, four-month stay. I also started a really cool fellowship with Princeton in Africa in July.

Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts to catch up and hear what you can expect from this season, and some tea on the best and worst moments of my time in Zambia.

BEST:
* My grandma's fantastic dating advice
* Zambia's nightlife

WORST:
* Getting scammed when working on a project
* Having to comb out my locs when applying for a Zambian ID

SAVE 📂 SHARE 🗣️ and listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts!
Follow this link to take a listen https://msha.ke/nduulwa/

01/10/2021

A necessary reminder👆🏾🗣

Drop your flag in the comments 🇿🇲 🇿🇲

29/09/2021

Season 4 of the podcast kicks off next Tuesday, Oct. 5 with a solo episode! Tune in next week to hear all about the FOUR months I spent in Lusaka, Zambia earlier this year🍵

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27/09/2021

Congratulations are in order for these incredible startups! Swipe to learn more about their game-changing companies👏🏾👏🏾

Any other wins we should add to the list?👀👇🏾

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22/09/2021

So excited to share the podcast is back and even better!

Check out what you can expect from this new season😎

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Leave us a comment below if you're just as excited about this new season as we are 👇🏾👇🏾😎

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A brand new episode of Dear Diaspora is out now🥳 Super excited to share new content with you all! Be sure to tune in to this week’s episode all about destigmatizing mental health in African immigrant communities. Learned SO much from my conversation with entrepreneur and licensed mental health counselor Alice Mills Mai. Available wherever you listen to podcasts! Subscribe/follow here: https://msha.ke/nduulwa #africandiaspora #mentalhealthawareness #blackmentalhealth

For this week’s episode, I was joined by the lovely Mutale Sitali, founder of Likota — a Zambian furniture brand specializing in making furniture from reclaimed and recycled wood material. Their vision? Becoming a pioneer for the industry by creating furniture that is beautiful, eco-friendly and reliable. Mutale built her company from the ground up and launched right before the onset of the pandemic. Tune in to hear her take on what’s necessary to build a thriving business in Zambia, why she chose to prioritize sustainability — plus her advice for folks in the Diaspora interested in doing business in Africa. Links to listen: https://msha.ke/nduulwa/ SAVE 📁 and SHARE 🗣️ this post with someone you think would enjoy the episode!

This week's episode explores just how Afrobeats and other African music genres are cementing their place on the world stage. Ekua Musumba, DJ and host of the Afrolit podcast joined me to chat through this! We discuss: 🎶 The impact of the 2010s African music era and artists like Psquare and Dbanj 🌍How the Nigerian and larger African Diaspora were key in expanding Afrobeats’ global reach 🤝🏾 Our take on how to intentionally collaborate with African musicians Links to listen https://msha.ke/nduulwa/ SAVE 📁 and SHARE 🗣️ this post with an African music lover 🎶 ___ #afrobeats #africanmusic #nigeria #zambia #ghana #africa #africatotheworld #deardiaspora

This week's episode explores the question: Why hasn’t Africa "developed" as fast as other continents? As you can imagine, this is a HUGE, nuanced question. Nevertheless, Joy Malonza (founder of The Down Ballot) and I tackled the question head-on, with zero filter. Tune in to hear about: * Africa's patterns of development before the transatlantic slave trade and colonization * The legacy of colonization in Africa * How institutions like The Wold Bank and IMF have impacted Africa's development * Why capitalism doesn't work in Africa (and why rich Africans are not our friends) * Why socialism may/may not be the answer SAVE 📂 SHARE 🗣️ and listen 🎧 to this episode here https://msha.ke/nduulwa/ ___ #africanpodcast #blackpodcast #zambia #africandiaspora #deardiaspora

Dear Diaspora is officially back! Let's just say a LOT happened since the last episode! First, my short visit to see family in Zambia turned into an extended, four-month stay. I also started a really cool fellowship with Princeton in Africa in July. Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts to catch up and hear what you can expect from this season, and some tea on the best and worst moments of my time in Zambia. BEST: * My grandma's fantastic dating advice * Zambia's nightlife WORST: * Getting scammed when working on a project * Having to comb out my locs when applying for a Zambian ID SAVE 📂 SHARE 🗣️ and listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts! Follow this link to take a listen https://msha.ke/nduulwa/

An absolute word from Arlan Hamilton The sooner you realize this, the sooner you get things moving in the right direction 🙌🏾 Share this with someone who needs to hear this!

If there's anything the past year+ has taught us, it's that life is way too short to dwell on things that don't work out. Acceptance is key🔑

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Dear Diaspora is a podcast celebrating the African diaspora – its change-makers, innovators and entrepreneurs working to make our world a better one to live in.

If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, social change, professional development, and want to be inspired–then this is the podcast for you! Join us as we celebrate Black excellence around the world, thoughtfully discuss topics impacting our lives, and explore how we can make our world a better place.