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 that I included in this list? Check out the video of this episode on YouTube: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora. 

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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 changed in the past 75 years, and whether we still need the UN in today’s world. He shares his experience growing up in St. Lucia a...

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 identities have shaped my worldview today. I highlighted the importance of young people being intentional about studying their native l...

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 your journey to learning more about your heritage.  

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To get in contact with Bayo, you may reach him at bayo@geniigames.com, follow hi...

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 Best Life Momma' online course. In Part 1 of this episode, we discuss why our voices and concerns aren’t heard in medical spaces, t...

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 importance of names as it relates to our cultural heritage, reflect on the 11 years since my dad's passing and how that has molded my...

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, the importance of having representation in the classroom, in positions of leadership, and elsewhere, and what that means for young black...

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 would take to have a truly unified Africa, things we saw our mothers doing growing up that we would like to discontinue in our genera...

(Part 1) In this episode, I discuss with my mom some of the changes she’s noticed in our hometown since we came to this country in June of 1996 until now.  She shares her experiences being an immigrant in this country and raising children. 

[Raw cut : recorded in the car while sitting in the parking lot].

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In this episode, I'm joined by Janet Adeola Jamesy who was born in Nigeria, raised in the U.S., and now lives in the U.K. with her husband and small children. We discuss the differences in her experiences giving birth in the U.S. and in the U.K. and on raising her children in the U.K. She also discusses the importance of taking care of your mental health during and post-pregnancy (and in general). Janet started ReelMums to high...

In this episode, I'm joined by Dessay Gray-Brown. We discuss what it means to be an African in America, especially at a time like this, with police brutality and the rise of racial tensions under the current administration. We also discuss perceptions of the American dream for family members back in our respective home countries and how the realities are different. We highlight the importance of passing down our cultural herita...