Barefaced Conversations

The Problem with Ignorance

'What does it say about us, that we know we don’t know so much about ourselves as a people, but choose to continue as though this means nothing?' This second season of Barefaced Conversations is inspired by the spirit of my dear sister Tsiddles, and the very much still living revolutionary healer Ismatu Gwendolyn. Subscribe to the Barefaced Conversations Substack here [https://open.substack.com/pub/barefacedconversations/p/the-problem-with-ignorance?r=1x7b61&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true] to read this entry and other posts. Credits: Barefaced Conversations is a production of Barefaced Media, both audio and essay were recorded, edited and written for the sole use of Barefaced Media by Tšepiso Mokobori, ⁠to request the public use of the audio/essay or for other requests, find her on ⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/MissPurrple_]X⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/bella_tsepi] or send an email to tsepiso@barefacedmedia.co [tsepiso@barefacedmedia.co] Always Candid. Bold. Bare.

LESOTHO | Cannabis with Motšelisi Khiba | Cannacopia, The Plant of Plenty

In Conversation with Advocate Motšelisi Khiba, a passionate Mosotho with a Masters in Law degree from the University of Cape Town and Bucerius Law School. She is currently part of Lesotho’s Legal National Reforms team and a member of the Lesotho Chamber of Commerce & Industry, but in this episode, I speak to her as the best cannabis lawyer in Lesotho. She was featured in the June 2021 HighTimes 'Green Goddess' article by Marguerite Arnold, you can read it here https://www.google.co.za/amp/s/hightimes.com/women/green-goddesses-women-intl/%3famp   Her company, Oane Solutions, just celebrated a year in business, you can find it here https://oanesolution.com and her personal LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/tseli-khiba-50591072   If you would like to chat with me, find me on Twitter or email tsepiso@barefacedmedia.co

NIGERIA | Business & Food with Oluwaseun Sangoleye | Small but Critical

In Conversation with social entrepreneur Seun Sangoleye, a computer science graduate from Lagos State University in Nigeria, the conversation dips it’s toes into what the state of health in the African continent is, what the critical points are, specifically with children. We talk a little on what businesses may need from their countries to be able to evolve into thriving businesses and the challenge on the table this time, is for Africa to produce & create for Africa. https://instagram.com/babygrubz.com.ng https://babygrubz.com/ http://linkedin.com/in/seun-sangoleye-92953b3a

BURUNDI DIASPORA | Fashion with Krystal Bella Shabani | Reconsider; to Understand

In conversation with Luxury Fashion Business masters degree recipient Krystal Bella Shabani, a member of the Burundi Diaspora in Paris, France, the conversation touches on trade & storytelling in the African fashion, apparel & textiles industry. She reminds us that not everything is cut and dry, but with extra doses of patience, empathy & the desire to know the truth, we can relearn what it means to mutually benefit, we can learn to teach each other. https://instagram.com/inzahabu https://linkedin.com/in/krystal-bella-shabani-03199393

TANZANIA DIASPORA | Communications with Neema Olory | Perspectives

In conversation with Neema Olory, a member of the Tanzanian Diaspora in the US and a 2018 African Union pageant Princess. Currently pursuing her graduate studies in Journalism at the University of Maryland, she actively works with Tanzania diaspora-led organisations for solutions to the issues facing her home country. Professionally, she is a communications and operations manager with extensive experience in the field of mental health. https://instagram.com/neemaolory