Cathy Hirsh~ Voices of A & M

Cathy Hirsh~ Voices of A & M

Welcome to this new series that we are producing called Voices of A & M. This series interviews artists that are located at Artists and Makers Studios in Rockville MD and who help to make up the thriving artist community in the Washington DC area. Our 1st interview is with Cathy Hirsh, an amazing artist and business women who not only paints but also instructs and runs an artists studio that is available for people rent out for individual classes. Take a listen as we explore the Studios' and what makes working in a space with other artists work best. To learn more about Cathy's work do check out her website at www.hirshstudio.com. To learn more about Artists and Makers Studios please visit https://artistsandmakersstudios.com/ Be sure to leave a review, like and share this podcast. With Appreciation, Your host, Bahia Akerele

The "Listening Leader" Mme. Abena Pokuaa Amoah -Boaitey CEO and Managing Director

The "Listening Leader" Mme. Abena Pokuaa Amoah -Boaitey CEO and Managing Director of La Palm Royal Beach hotel and Golden Beach Hotels (GH). Take a listen to this podcast interview we just did in Accra Ghana. Themes: women leaders, boss lady, passion, create, hospitality, leadership styles

FOCOS FOUNDATION Ghana~ Aunty Pat

FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Ghana West Africa provides life altering and changing spinal surgeries to children across the continent. Through the vision of its founder and world renowned doctor Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, FOCOS Hospital was born in Ghana after 30+ years of work in the United States, most notably at Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York. In this interview I want to introduce you to one of the team members of FOCOS hospital who is called Aunty Pat. Aunty Pat is the resident teacher at the hospital and teaches and supports the children before and after their surgeries. Take a listen and let me know what you think. To learn more and to be apart of FOCOS Foundation please check out https://focoshospitalgh.com/ or check out https://www.youtube.com/user/focoshospitalgh To see more of my trip to Ghana follow along at www.instagram.com/onthepurplecouch

On Transitions ~ A Conversation with Pastor Pushie

Bahia Akerele, On the Purple Couch boss lady interview Pastor Pushie, a preacher, coach and TV personality about transitions and life. Wonder what a preacher has to say about the Creative Life? I dare you take a few mins out of your day and lean in to what this dynamic international personality has to say about women, transitions and life. Be sure to subscribe and to leave an honest review. With Appreciation, Bahia Akerele

The Artist Francis Uduh, Sculptor

Francis Uduh is a Nigerian Sculptor working in the United States. Take a listen to Francis' perspectives, his style and work, his ideas about color, style and the artist. Francis is an Artist in Residence at Artists & Makers Studio in Rockville, Md. The sound is a low at the beginning but does clear up as it goes on.