TODCast - The Oslo Desk Podcast

22/10/2022

Aiko Yamash*ta (PhD.) is the Principal Data Scientist at Group Risk Management and Lead of ESG Data Task Force in the Norwegian bank, DNB. Aiko has lived in Japan, Sweden, Costa Rica, US and Netherlands. before landing in Norway. She talks about embracing the beauty of two cultures – Japanese and Latin American and navigating these cultures with parenting in Norway. After finishing her degree in Costa Rica, she went to the US, which was a tough break from her family who provided her with a safety net. Her depression led her into nature and connected with the tour guide who shaped her perception of life. Aiko also shared about her best friend’s passing – a friendship that was so dear to her and how she overcame these challenges in her life. Her last remarks are “To get out there. Move!”.

Aiko Yamash*ta has a background in Informatics with a doctoral degree in experimental software engineering. She has +10 years of experience in data analytics within the logistics, retail and finance industries. She is currently leading the ESG Data Task Force, which has a mission to ensure top-of-class ESG analytics and timely access to ESG data for the Corporate. She believes in the responsible use of Data, AI, and Technology, and is a passionate advocate for data literacy in DNB. In addition to being a Data Scientist at DNB, Aiko is an Adjunct Associate Professor at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, where she has taught courses in Data Science and supervised students.

A huge big thank you to Sentralen and Aqeel Shafqat Gujjar for allowing us to use their venue.

The Oslo Desk Podcast Season 6 - Surviving or Thriving in Norway.

Interviewer: Ka Man Mak
Film and Production: Andre Percy Katombe

The Oslo Desk is building a leading media house to portray racialised immigrant communities more accurately and completely.

Most of our work is conducted by dedicated journalists and storytellers. If you would like this work to continue and can make a contribution, please go to https://buymeacoffee .com/oslodesk.

Aiko Yamash*ta (PhD.) is the Principal Data Scientist at Group Risk Management and Lead of ESG Data Task Force in the Norwegian bank, DNB. Aiko has lived in ...

22/10/2022

John Alan Resse is born and raised in Ohio, USA. He moved to Norway in 2002 with his Norwegian wife. He has two children and a daughter back home in the USA from a previous relationship. He talks about how he navigates the hardship in life when we don’t see opportunities, and how he applies his insight in powerlifting into other aspects of his life. John has also made guest appearances on Norwegian TV broadcasting channels: TV2 and NRK where it’s important to have media representation. He talks about his thoughts on crowdfunding for his new radio show to share more uplifting, inspiring and educational content; and makes an open call to the international community to band together so that we can support each other when we are barely surviving. Actions speak volumes to love and the social impact we want to create. The need to be seen and heard.

John founded and hosted The Comin' Home Podcast, which is now turned into a FM radio show. John is currently a writer, singer-songwriter, champion and record-holding powerlifter, standup comedian, podcaster, and radio program producer, creator, and host. He was a former US Marine and US police officer who worked as a narcotics and gang detective, crime scene technician and juvenile officer for 7 years in the U.S.A. In Norway, he has worked as a project leader, music teacher, child services case worker, and consultant for the Norwegian Police Immigration Service, and founded 3 gyms. His podcast was inspired by his own search for motivation and meaning after losing his son to he**in overdose in November 2019.

A huge big thank you to Scandic Ambassadeur Drammen and George Daniels for allowing us to use their venue.

The interview was recorded back in February 2022, and both the guest and host were recovering from surgeries at the time.

The Comin' Home Podcast: https://johnalanpod .com/

The Oslo Desk Podcast Season 6 - Surviving or Thriving in Norway.

Interviewer: Ka Man Mak
Film and Production: Andre Percy Katombe

The Oslo Desk is building a leading media house to portray racialised immigrant communities more accurately and completely.

Most of our work is conducted by dedicated journalists and storytellers. If you would like this work to continue and can make a contribution, please go to https://buymeacoffee .com/oslodesk.

S6E4 – John Alan Resse on Opening a Radio Show, Powerlifting, Media and Community John Alan Resse is born and raised in Ohio, USA. He moved to Norway in 2002...

04/08/2022

Early this year, we sent out an open call to interview internationals living in Norway on the topic of surviving and thriving. You delivered!

Here is the first interview with Yvan Bayisabe, founder of Vibrantcreator. Born in Burundi and migrated to Norway in 2003. Recently launched a tech startup called Vibrantcreator with a bold aim to provide universal access to successful entrepreneurship.

The Oslo Desk Podcast Season 6 - Surviving or Thriving in Norway.

Interviewer: Ka Man Mak
Film and Production: Andre Percy Katombe

The Oslo Desk is building a leading media house to portray racialised immigrant communities more accurately and completely.

Most of our work is conducted by dedicated journalists and storytellers who volunteer their time. If you would like this work to continue and can make a contribution, please go to buymeacoffee.com/oslodesk.

https://youtu.be/UrZo0QKuMAk

An interview with Yvan Bayisabe, a serial entrepreneur based in Oslo with a Master's degree in law at the University of Oslo, and is currently studying part-...

21/02/2022

TODcast Season 6 in production.

We had a deep conversation with Aiko Yamash*ta as she shares her wisdom and hardship during her PhD and time abroad, with moments of laughters and smiles.

Photo: André Percy Katombe
Location: SoCentral

A great thank you to Chaudhry Aqeel Shafqat, Inkludering Norge for lending us their space at SoCentral.

29/12/2021

🎧 A conversation with Lucas Salmon based in Oslo on fatherhood, music, BLM, immigration journey, networking, youth work, grief, racism, school, resilience, ambitions, coronavirus pandemic and bullying.

Lucas is from London and is now living in Norway since 2010. He has worked with a wide variety of organizations in Norway such as Youth Against Drugs, Antiracist centre, Q***r Word, Red Cross and in different schools in Norway. He worked formerly as milieu counsellor (in Norwegian: miljøarbeider) in schools with a special focus on working with at-risk youth, as well as mentoring one-on-one school dropouts and as project manager for some creative projects. He is currently working as a project manager with the responsibility for developing prevention programs at the national level aimed at at-risk youth and is a Life Coach Mentor for young people in the community.

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE: https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S5E5---Lucas-Salmon-on-being-a-Black-Parent-in-Norway-e1c9uet

Season 5 - Black Parents in Norway - Their Story
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29/12/2021

🎧 A podcast conversation with Dora Poni Loro based in Bergen on cross-cultural parenting, child welfare system, BLM, immigration journey, racism, school, bridging cultures, intercultural competence, ambitions, social distancing and collective responsibilities.

Dora Poni Loro is a social worker with a master’s degree in child welfare, and additional studies in Trauma-Informed Care and disclosure of sexual abuse in children and young people. She currently works in the Norwegian Child Welfare Services for unaccompanied refugee minors in Bergen Municipality.

In 2013, Dora was awarded the Top 10 immigrants Award by Leadership Foundation and in 2010 she was awarded the " Woman in Focus " Award by Positive Education, for her dedication and work with immigrant women in Bergen.

Dora is a mother of two and a passionate social activist who engages herself in issues concerning youth and women empowerment, cross-cultural parenting, migration challenges, and active participation and representation of minorities in Norwegian society. Dora stands firm in love, dignity, empowerment and full potential for herself and others. She is an enabler, and she lives to pave the way and create space for others, to empower and to use her voice to speak for those who cannot.

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE: https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S5E4---Dora-Poni-Loro-on-being-a-Black-Parent-in-Norway-e1c9p8b

Season 5 - Black Parents in Norway - Their Story
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28/12/2021

🎧 A conversation with John Alan Resse on parenting, police force in US and Norway, child welfare system, BLM, podcast, racism, immigration journey, talent recognition, and rising above all odds.

John founded and hosted The Comin' Home Podcast, which is now turned into an FM radio show. John is also an independent artist, musician, songwriter, standup comedian and powerlifter. He was a former US police officer who worked as a narcotics and gang detective, crime scene technician and juvenile officer for 7 years in the U.S.A. In Norway, he has worked as a caseworker for child welfare services, and founded 3 gyms. His podcast was inspired by his own search for motivation and meaning after losing his son to he**in overdose in November 2019.

The Comin' Home Podcast: https://johnalanpod.com/

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE: https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S5E3---Johan-Alan-Reese-on-being-a-Black-Parent-in-Norway-e1c8lnk

Season 5 - Black Parents in Norway - Their Story
AVAILABLE ON Google Podcast, Apple podcast and Spotify
John Alan Reese

28/12/2021

🎧A podcast conversation with André Percy Katombe on parenting, coronavirus pandemic, work, Hip Hop, symbolism, ancestral heritage, spirituality, racism, social impact, power of words and hope.

André Percy Moussa Didi Mbangama Katombe is a Congolese who was raised in South Africa. He lived 8 years in Seychelles, before relocating to Norway with his wife and kids. A former Hip Hop artist turned videographer and photographer, he runs Sonrise Picture production company in Oslo.

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE: https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S5E2---Andr-Percy-Katombe-on-being-a-Black-Parent-in-Norway-e1c5ar4
Season 5 - Black Parents in Norway - Their Story
AVAILABLE ON Google Podcast, Apple podcast and Spotify

28/12/2021

🎧 A podcast conversation with Chisom Udeze on her entrepreneurship journey, motherhood, identity, LGBT+ community, allyship and BLM movement.

Chisom is the Founder of Diversify, HerSpace and Mettle Consult. She is an Economist and entrepreneur who holds multiple undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. She is Nigerian and has lived and worked in six countries across three continents. In addition to actively building and driving growth at her companies, Chisom works as a consultant for intergovernmental organizations and SMEs across industry sectors. She is highly skilled in areas such as strategy, research, project design and ex*****on, data analysis, and monetization.

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE: https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S5E1---Chisom-Udeze-on-being-a-Black-Parent-in-Norway-e1c59nv/a-a758idn
Season 5 - Black Parents in Norway - Their Story
AVAILABLE ON Google Podcast, Apple podcast and Spotify

23/06/2021

This morning, host Ka Man Mak interviewed Lucas Salmon for the podcast at the public library in Oslo 🎧 We are doing a new season on answering the question - what is it like being a black parent in Norway. If you know anyone who is willing to share their story with us. Let us know.

You can listen to previous seasons on The Oslo Desk Podcast on anchor.fm/todcast.

Equipment were borrowed from Radio Inter FM where Ka Man Mak will also be leading a podcast project with them. Stay tuned.

01/03/2021

🎤 BEHIND THE SCENES of TODcast 🎧

Helene Timm is a graduate
of the ReMa Cultural Leadership (University of
Groningen, NL) and started this podcast season
"Leading together" with The Oslo Desk to find out what
leadership theory and practice has to offer.

In this episode she reflects on the lessons she learned
from her interview partners and their disciplines and as
an interviewer.

Listen to the full episode here:
https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S4E6
-Behind-the-scenes-of-Leading-together-with-host-Helene-Timm-eqhntu

26/02/2021

Vindskift brings people with boats and
sailors together with groups who have not had access
to sailing before.Around their big kitchen table Susanne and Ida are
discussing in this episode how out of a personal
passion and the community's demand and supply thei
NGO grew.

They reflect on their friendship that started in childhood
and how to maintain it throughout the highlights and the
mundane of a growing project.

Furthermore, Ida and Susanne share the parallels they
have discovered between leadership and sailing and
how they organize an NGO that greatly relies on
volunteers and their engagement.

Listen to the full episode here:

https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S4S5-Vindskift---Leading-together-by-community-eqhn02

24/02/2021

Christy Lorgen is the leader of the Corporate
Intelligence Unit of KPMG in Norway and has over 20
years of experience in her field.

The red thread of this conversation with Christy has
been trust. To trust in one's highly capable and highly
international team. But also to trust one's own abilities.
Christy gives insights on the work as a director for one
of the big four, but also what it is like to be a female
leader, mother and a woman from the US in Norway.

Listen to the full episode here:

https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S4E4-Christy-Lorgen---Leading-together-by-trust-eqhm2l/a-a4lrqs4

22/02/2021

🎧 Frederick Fladmark is a
consultant who adapts military strategies to the
business world. Therefore, it does not suprise that he
easily switches between leadership examples of the
armed forces, fast food giants and a theatre group. In
this episode he shares what military strategies have to
offer to the current leadership discourse and how it
might go beyond simply creating discipline and blindly
following orders.

Listen to the full episode here:
https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S4E3
-Frederick-Fladmark---Leading-together-by-intent-eqhkrc

19/02/2021

Melanie Coffee is a storyteller, Certified ScrumMaster and deeply cares about diversity and making people's voices heard.

In this episode Melanie describes the current pull towards a compassionate sense of leadership and how it can be achieved through psychological safety. She is drawing connections between Scrum and diversity and how to even run your household on these principles. That is definitely worth a listen ;)

Listen to the full episode here:

https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S4E2-Melanie-Coffee---Leading-together-by-compassion-eqhjfe/a-a4lrdeq

17/02/2021

📣 SEASON 4 "Leading together" is out !

Dr. Anthony Giannoumis, the action researcher, social entrepreneur and equality advocate that you got to know as an interviewer last season hands over the mic to our new host Helene Timm. But don't miss out on the valuable lessons he shares on leadership as our first guest this season.

Listen to the full episode here:

https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S4E1-Anthony-Giannoumis---Leading-together-by-equity-eqerp0/a-a4l9c9q

14/02/2021

🤰How was your pregnancy like in Norway as an immigrant?

Interviewed by Dr. Anthony Giannoumis, Founder of The Oslo Desk, Ka Man Mak shares her pregnancy and parenting journey in Norway 🤱, how she met discrimination at a Norwegian hospital 🥼 and her own experience with domestic violence 👁 .

Disclaimer: This podcast episode contains violent content and graphic descriptions of abuse that viewers/listeners may find disturbing. Viewer/Listener discretion is advised.

Watch the podcast interview:
https://youtu.be/MvI3b3rutgY

A final interview with the founder of The Oslo Desk, Ka Man Mak, where she talks about her pregnancy journey in Oslo, her relationship with her daughter, and...

14/02/2021

🤰How was your pregnancy like in Norway as an immigrant?

Here is the final episode of Season 3 of meeting The Oslo Desk founder, Ka Man Mak, interviewed by Dr. Anthony Giannoumis where she shares her pregnancy journey in Norway 🤱, how she met discrimination at a Norwegian hospital 🥼 and her own experience with domestic violence 👁.

📣 Disclaimer: This podcast episode contains violent content and graphic descriptions of abuse that listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.

Listen to episode here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4N9nj2Q9utLZfiYM3uv4mP

14/02/2021

🤰How was your pregnancy like in Norway as an immigrant?

Here is the final episode of Season 3 of meeting The Oslo Desk founder, Ka Man Mak, interviewed by Dr. Anthony Giannoumis where she shares her pregnancy journey in Norway 🤱, how she met discrimination at a Norwegian hospital 🥼 and her own experience with domestic violence 👁.

📣 Disclaimer: This podcast episode contains violent content and graphic descriptions of abuse that listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4N9nj2Q9utLZfiYM3uv4mP

A final interview with the founder of The Oslo Desk, Ka Man Mak, where she talks about her pregnancy journey in Oslo, her relationship with her daughter, and her own experience with domestic violence. She is interviewed by Dr. Anthony Giannoumis, an action researcher, social entrepreneur and equalit...

24/12/2020

In a second interview with the founder of TODcast, Ka Man Mak unpacks her emotions during a late November interview with Dr Anthony Giannoumis. She talks about her most embarrassing moment, to her tearful moment and her reflection over her own death.

24/12/2020

In a second interview with the founder of TODcast, Ka Man Mak unpacks her emotions during a late November interview with Dr. Anthony Giannoumis. She talks about her most embarrassing moment, to her tearful moment and her reflection over her own death.

00.00:40 - What is your most embarrassing moment in life?
00:03:30 - How does love affect your life?
00:06:25 - The different kinds of love.
00:10:57 - What would you say to your younger self about love?
00:15:12 - Crying and vulnerability.
00:21:34 - Headspace to process feelings.
00:33:19 - Things you do not joke about.
00:37:52 - What do you want to know in your future?
00:42:36 - Things you want to do?
00:45:59 - If you were going to die today, is there anything you want to say? & her special children's book.
00:51:42 - When was the last time you asked for advice?
https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S3E7-Meet-Ka-Man---Full-Interview-no-2-eo6tu6

A second interview with the founder of The Oslo Desk, Ka Man Mak, where she unpacks her emotions - from her most embarrassing moments, to her tearful moment and her reflection over her own death. She is interviewed by Dr. Anthony Giannoumis, an action researcher, social entrepreneur and equality adv...

09/12/2020

Meet the talented, Helene Timm who is our podcast anchor for season 4 on Leading Together. Helene is a journalist/researcher and community builder from Germany 🇩🇪 with a background in cultural leadership. She's been in the studio recording some interviews with experts, including Dr. Anthony Giannoumis and Frederick Fladmark. The Oslo Desk is always working towards empowering more journalists like Helene. Stay tuned!

20/11/2020

Couldn't catch the full interview, listen to this snippet of Ka Man's childhood experiences.

https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S3E6-Meet-Ka-Man---Childhood-Experiences-6-mins-emjaea

In this episode, Dr Anthony Giannoumis asks Ka Man about her childhood experiences. This is a snippet of the whole interview which you can listen to on Season 3 Episode 1 (S301). Website: www.oslodesk.com

19/11/2020

Kindness is an action that has a long lasting effect. Listen to this snippet of Ka Man's experience with her daughter who has shown her kindness.

https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S3E5-Meet-Ka-Man---My-Daughters-Kindness-3-mins-emjad1

In this episode, Dr Anthony Giannoumis asks Ka Man about what she feels most grateful for. This is a snippet of the whole interview which you can listen to on Season 3 Episode 1 (S301). Website: www.oslodesk.com

18/11/2020

Listen to this snippet of Ka Man's turning point in life. Ka Man Mak is the founder of The Oslo Desk and TODcast. 👂

https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S3E4-Meet-Ka-Man---Turning-Point-5-mins-emjab7

In this episode, Dr Anthony Giannoumis asks Ka Man about a moment that impacted her life . This is a snippet of the whole interview which you can listen to on Season 3 Episode 1 (S301). Website: www.oslodesk.com

17/11/2020

Got no time to listen to the full interview that is 45 minutes long, listen to this snippet on Ka Man's role of being a mum, a journalist, and an entrepreneur:
https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S303-Meet-Ka-Man---Being-a-Mum--Journalist-and-Entrepreneur-emchi1

In this episode, Dr Anthony Giannoumis asks Ka Man about how she juggles between being a mum, journalist and entrepreneur. This is a snippet of the whole interview which you can listen to on Season 3 Episode 1 (S301). Website: www.oslodesk.com

16/11/2020

Got no time to listen to the full interview that is 45 minutes long, listen to this snippet on Ka Man's latest achievement:
https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S302-Meet-Ka-Man---Achievements-and-Journalism-emch1r

In this episode, Dr Anthony Giannoumis asks Ka Man about her recent happiest moment. This is a snippet of the whole interview which you can listen to on Season 3 Episode 1 (S3E1). Website: www.oslodesk.com

14/11/2020

Out Now: Listen to the full interview with the founder of The Oslo Desk and TODcast, Ka Man Mak, interviewed by Dr. Anthony Giannoumis, an action researcher, social entrepreneur, and equality advocate, here: https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S301-Meet-Ka-Man---Full-Interview-emcgip/a-a3qrc8t

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Pocket Casts, and Google Podcasts.

12/11/2020

For Season 3 on The Oslo Desk Podcast (TODcast), you will get to know our founder, Ka Man Mak. You will get to hear her talk about her upbringing, her journey becoming a journalist, how she balances her work and her role as a mother, and much much more.

A big thank you to Dr. Anthony Giannoumis for taking over as a host for this season. Check out his podcast here: https://www.dranthony.design/listen

Stay tuned 📣

12/10/2020

🎧🇪🇺🇩🇪Who would have thought that food can be used as a vehicle to learn languages and cultures? Intercultural dialogues don’t have to start by knowing the language, although that can help, but more importantly learning about the culture and fighting for your rights is also important. Tune into Helge Hinse’s episode to learn about how food can become a vehicle to German culture, how their women and family centre at Ettlinger, Germany tackle the far-right movement and how she opened up doors for the next generations. Helge Hinse is a former secondary school teacher and former Head of Ettlinger Women and Family Centre. She now works at Mütterforum.

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE: https://anchor.fm/todcast/episodes/S2E8-Helge-Hinse-on-Ettlinger-Women-and-Family-Centre--Germany-Food-as-Vehicle-to-German-Culture-ektgv1

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