Dear Diaspora

Welcome to this special episode of Dear Diaspora! It's bittersweet to share that this marks my final episode of the show. Over the past three years, I've had the privilege of sharing the stories of African entrepreneurs and changemakers worldwide, while also pursuing my own professional goals. I’m now making space to do more of what I love–travel, be outside, all the things. While my podcasting era has come to a close, I hope to continue to find ways to be in community with you all. Thank you for listening and being a part of this incredible experience. Uche Ogba, CEO of ECHÜ Marketing Agency LLC was my guest for this final episode!  We spoke about his journey: * Encountering biases as new (and Nigerian) business owner in San Antonio * Embracing authenticity and knowing when to pivot * Authentically building community * Prioritizing his wellness and giving back–and how it transformed his business  Mentioned in the episode:  * Sponsor a Grow for Me farm using referral code ‘dear diaspora’: https://www.growforme.com/en/ [https://www.growforme.com/en/]  * Follow @ehcumarketing on - Instagram [https://instagram.com/ehcumarketing], Facebook [https://facebook.com/ehcumarketing], LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/company/ehcumarketing]  * Learn more about EHCU marketing: https://ehcumarketing.com [https://ehcumarketing.com/]  * Let’s connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nduulwakowa/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nduulwakowa/]  * Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nduulwa/ [https://www.instagram.com/nduulwa/]  * @deardiaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/ [https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/] * Get email updates from Dear Diaspora: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79 [http://eepurl.com/gZpu79]

Welcome back! I had the pleasure of speaking with Haja Batsu, founder of Uman4Uman for this episode. Uman4Uman is a social enterprise that provides sustainable menstrual products to girls in Sierra Leone.  We dive into: * Haja’s journey building a social enterprise from the ground up * Her experiences pitching her business to people who don’t understand period poverty * How you can support her work (links below)  Mentioned in the episode: * Sponsor a Grow for Me farm using referral code ‘dear diaspora’: https://www.growforme.com/en/ [https://www.growforme.com/en/] * More about Uman4Uman: https://www.uman4uman.com [https://www.uman4uman.com] * Follow Uman4Uman on IG: https://www.instagram.com/uman4uman/ [https://www.instagram.com/uman4uman/] * Connect with Haja on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haja-isatu-bah-504652106/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/haja-isatu-bah-504652106/] * Follow Dear Diaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/ [https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/] * Get email updates from Dear Diaspora: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79 [http://eepurl.com/gZpu79]

Welcome to the latest episode of Dear Diaspora! I had the pleasure of speaking with Esther Armah, a creative powerhouse and author of the book Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing. Tune in to hear us discuss her concept of "revolutionary Black grace," which she describes as a way to honor our unique Blackness while connecting it to a global Blackness. We dive into what it looks like in practice, how we can use it to end the “diaspora wars," and how we can all work to replace judgment with compassionate curiosity.  Oh, and listen until the end for a brief podcast/life update! Mentioned in the episode: * Sponsor a Grow for Me Africa farm using referral code dear diaspora: https://www.growforme.com/en/ [https://www.growforme.com/en/]  * Register to attend the next Grow for Me Africa webinar: https://www.growforme.com/en/registration [https://www.growforme.com/en/registration]  * Buy Esther’s book, Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Justice-Roadmap-Racial-Healing/dp/1523003367/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678412063&refinements=p_27%3AEsther+Armah&s=books&sr=1-1 [https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Justice-Roadmap-Racial-Healing/dp/1523003367/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678412063&refinements=p_27%3AEsther+Armah&s=books&sr=1-1]  * Follow Dear Diaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/ [https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/] * Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nduulwakowa/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nduulwakowa/] * Get email updates from Dear Diaspora: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79 [http://eepurl.com/gZpu79]

Discussions surrounding the “Diaspora Wars” – cross-cultural arguments among different ethnicities of African people – are often counterproductive. This week’s episode, with social impact professional and digital creator Jasmin Church, aims to shift that!  Jasmin is passionate about connecting communities across the diaspora, and her Youtube channel @jazzyjetsets, focuses on her life as an expat in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Tune in to hear about: * Her journey from Trenton, NJ to Johannesburg, SA * How our African and Black American cultural identities have evolved over time * Our take on the Diaspora Wars – and how extending radical grace can be a great first step towards ending them Mentioned in the episode:  * Subscribe to Jasmin’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzyJetsets [https://www.youtube.com/@JazzyJetsets]  * Follow Jasmin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzyjetsets/ [https://www.instagram.com/jazzyjetsets/]  * Follow Dear Diaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/ [https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/] * Get email updates from Dear Diaspora: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79 [http://eepurl.com/gZpu79] * More on the Diaspora Wars: https://nbcit.org/diaspora-wars/ [https://nbcit.org/diaspora-wars/]

Hey fam, thanks for tuning in – we’re diving into all things Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! My guest co-host is CJ Haamankuli, Globe Trotter, Nurse Practitioner – and one of my favorite cousins.   Tune in to hear us discuss: * How this sequel compares to the first movie * How each of the characters showed us there’s no “right” way to grieve  * Queen Ramonda’s empathetic leadership style  * How African cultures are represented in the movie * How the movie “blends” African cultures – and whether it helps or harms people’s understanding of the continent  * Why representation matters and our own experiences embracing Zambian culture  Resources:  * Follow CJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cj_haamankuli/ [https://www.instagram.com/cj_haamankuli/]  * Follow Dear Diaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/ [https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/] * Get email updates from Dear Diaspora: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79 [http://eepurl.com/gZpu79]