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Africans seem like a monolith....right? Wrong...we are as similar and as different as stars in the night sky. Join us on this journey to discover what makes us (Africans) so similar yet so different. Get ready to be blown away by eye opening conversations and fun filled interviews. Subscribe, like and share. Catcha every 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. With love from Murungi

07/25/2022

African food - the nutrient content, its benefits and why we need to embrace our food

It is easy to change a man's religion than change their diet. Ashleigh and Regina continue to educate us about food in Africa. The focus on why we need to embrace our local food and support the nutritionists (not business people) in order to have healthier Africans. Find out why your "nutrition coach" may not be ideal for your lifestyle illness. Look out for the app on food and nutrition coming out soon.

35 min
07/11/2022

Let's talk food, nutrition and food security

In commemoration of Africa Day 2022, whose theme was centered on food security, Ashleigh from Zimbabwe and Regina from Uganda educate us about the different food and nutrition terminologies. Did you know we not only face food insecurity but also nutrient insecurity in Africa. These two professionals discuss the dangers of our African diets and what we can do to improve them. We dive deep into how some of our African beliefs have exacerbated lifestyle diseases and conditions.

35 min
06/27/2022

Overcoming colorism in our societies

The dangers of colorism are far reaching and there is research to prove this. One of the guests shares an experience of how she became a minority after moving to another country. We also tackle ways on how to reduce colorism in our societies so that our skin tones are not fetishized or used to deepen the race gap. You can listen to this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ql0xSv9RqGU

27 min
06/13/2022

Lets talk about colorism

Does the word for "dark skin" also mean dirty in your mother tongue? One of the guests' childhood nickname was synonymous to "being dirty." So in this episode, we dig into what colorism is and where it began. We talk about the different standards of beauty in our societies, and the pros and cons of this vice whose roots are digging deeper into our African societies. Find this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/dz2pju-JQak

30 min
05/23/2022

Relocation shock - Diana's experience

Relocating to another country as an adult takes a toll on you mentally, physically and many at times financially. Diana explains to us what relocation shock is and how she is adjusting to work and life in another African country. She also digs into the pros and cons of making such bold moves, and also gives tips on how to get family and friends to support these moves. You can watch to this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/KipAPZ1h390

25 min
05/09/2022

Moving across African borders for love - Diana Ngaira's story

We continue the conversation on Africans living and working in other African countries. Diana moved for love but before she did, she knew she had to get her foot in the working environment of her host country. In this episode, she takes us back to how her parents' influenced her career in communications. She explains the fears and concerns she had about moving to another African country and how the women in her life influenced that decision. Diana also gives tips on how to move not only one's property across borders but how to secure work permits. You can watch this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/BCH1gQVpXSw

30 min
04/25/2022

Tips on comfortably working in another African country - Connie's experience

Connie continues sharing the pros and cons of working away from home, and how has affected her growth as an individual. She also shares tips to help one ease into living and working in another African country. You can find this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/bcu_dVuECv4

33 min
04/11/2022

Ugandan professional navigating life in Zimbabwe - Connie's story continues

In this episode, Connie elaborates on how she eventually settled in Zimbabwe. She shares the lessons learnt from this experience and how it has helped her reflect upon her "Ugandan-ness". She also shares her thoughts on how Africans can harness their strengths rather than dwell on weaknesses to move the continent forward. You can find this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/LSefVi3PBHM

46 min

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BGlocal Podcast
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2020 - 2022
Episodes

58
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BGlocal Podcast

BGlocal Podcast

African food - the nutrient content, its benefits and why we need to embrace our food

Let's talk food, nutrition and food security

Overcoming colorism in our societies

Lets talk about colorism

Relocation shock - Diana's experience

Moving across African borders for love - Diana Ngaira's story

Tips on comfortably working in another African country - Connie's experience

Ugandan professional navigating life in Zimbabwe - Connie's story continues

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BGlocal Podcast

Episodes

African food - the nutrient content, its benefits and why we need to embrace our food

Let's talk food, nutrition and food security

Overcoming colorism in our societies

Lets talk about colorism

Relocation shock - Diana's experience

Moving across African borders for love - Diana Ngaira's story

Tips on comfortably working in another African country - Connie's experience

Ugandan professional navigating life in Zimbabwe - Connie's story continues

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