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Conversation w/: A 23 year old CEO with a cause

Serwah chats with Imran Nuri. Imran is the CEO and Founder of the 52 million Project, a non-profit that seeks to democratize philanthropy.

Thriving and Surviving in a PWI

Success means a lot of things and at a predominantly white institution (PWI), one may feel obligated to succeed in even more ways than one. We discuss our time at Johns Hopkins, what we’ve gained from our undergrad years, and how we did our best to “make it” - especially as a collective!

Conversation w/: a Writer who Trades Stocks

You read that title correctly - a writer who trades stocks! In this chat, Sami finds time to speak Diara about her relationship with writing and how her two homes - New York City and Dakar - have shaped her approach to life. Like many of us, Diara had to adapt during this pandemic and she's since honed in on successfully trading while sharing her creative work on her blog. You'll hear about the writers she's thankful to have influenced her, the relationship she has with herself + her health, and the values she's been taught since childhood. Be sure to check out www.mdksays.com to read her work!

Great Expectations in an Immigrant Household

Dreams, goals, expectations - oh my! We talk about what we heard in the background as we were growing up, especially as Africans, and how those same things have changed. If you were ever told (or not) to be come a “doctor, lawyer, or engineer”, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Conversation w/: a Marketing Strategist on Fire

In this interview, Awoe speaks with friend, mentor, and strategist extraordinaire Christina Glancy on the lessons she's learned in her 20's. Take a listen to hear these gems about living intentionally, "operating with grace", and maintaining relationships in the middle of challenges.