The Business of Life with Dr King

Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King

Dr Ariel Rosita King brings on a variety of International guests from various countries, cultures, organisations, and businesses to talk about turning problem into possibilities! Let's turn our challenges in opportunities together! For more information: http://www.drarielrositaking.com http://www.arielfoundation.org

  1. 3D AGO

    From Hockey Goalie To Long-Serving Mayor with Donald J Atchison (Canada)

    Send us Fan Mail A man walks into civic life after four years of professional hockey and ends up becoming the longest-serving mayor in Saskatoon’s history. Donald J. Atchison joins us to unpack what that journey taught him about leadership under pressure, why “success” has to include employees and neighbours, and how the basics of city life still shape trust: safety, security, transport, affordable housing, and a sense of hope. We also dig into the personal stories that don’t make the highlight reel. Donald shares a direct death threat at a public Remembrance Day gathering, what happened next with police, and how that kind of risk changes the way you move through crowds forever. From there we talk about faith in public life, including Saskatoon’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, the comfort community rituals can bring, and why public leadership often attracts strong reactions from every side. Donald explains why he wrote his book, Building Bridges, to set the record straight about his time in office and to capture the city’s story in his own voice. We explore his belief in a practical partnership between government and the private sector, how Saskatoon chased growth, and why he prefers the word “newcomers” when talking about immigration and belonging, especially when highly skilled people are forced to start again because credentials go unrecognised. If you care about civic politics, leadership lessons, public safety, and building stronger communities, you’ll get a lot from this conversation. Subscribe, share this with someone who cares about local leadership, and leave us a review with the one trait you think every mayor needs. Music, lyrics, guitar and singing by Dr Ariel Rosita King Teach me to live one day at a time with courage love and a sense of pride. Giving me the ability to love and accept myself so I can go and give it to someone else. Teach me to live one day at a time..... Support the show The Business of Life Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King Original Song, "Teach Me to Live one Day At A Time" written, guitar and vocals by Dr. Ariel Rosita King Dr King Solutions (USA Office) 1629 K St, NW #300,  Washington, DC 20006, USA,  +1-202-827-9762 DrKingSolutons@gmail.com DrKingSolutions.com

    26 min

  2. MAY 17

    What El Salvador Taught A Human Rights Consultant with Marliee Marks (USA)

    Send us Fan Mail A 13-year-old holding her infant son in an institution is not a statistic. It is a life that forces you to rethink what “help” really means. We sit down with human rights and foreign policy consultant Marilee Marks to talk about her family’s years living and working in El Salvador during a brutal orphan crisis shaped by poverty, abandonment, addiction, and gender-based violence. The stories are tender, unsettling, and grounded in the daily reality of trying to keep children safe while systems fail around them.  From there, we follow Marilee Mark’s shift from frontline humanitarian aid to “going upstream” and studying international relations, asking what changes when you stop only responding to harm and start challenging the policy decisions that fuel it. We dig into the long shadow of US foreign policy in Central America, the way trade pressure and external economic control can limit national choices, and why accountability still belongs to local actors even when institutions are weak.  We also talk about education in El Salvador, from the practical barriers of uniforms and supplies to the terrifying impact of gang recruitment at schools. The conversation pushes back on easy narratives about gangs, immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, and lands on a simple discipline: stay curious, seek more context than a headline can offer, and treat people’s lives as fully human.  If this moved you, subscribe, share the episode with someone who cares about human rights and foreign policy, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of Marilee Marks' story changed how you see Central America? Music, lyrics, guitar and singing by Dr Ariel Rosita King Teach me to live one day at a time with courage love and a sense of pride. Giving me the ability to love and accept myself so I can go and give it to someone else. Teach me to live one day at a time..... Support the show The Business of Life Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King Original Song, "Teach Me to Live one Day At A Time" written, guitar and vocals by Dr. Ariel Rosita King Dr King Solutions (USA Office) 1629 K St, NW #300,  Washington, DC 20006, USA,  +1-202-827-9762 DrKingSolutons@gmail.com DrKingSolutions.com

    29 min

  3. MAY 10

    How AI Cuts The Cost Of Social Media Content For Small Businesses with Ismeen Haruna (Nigeria)

    Send us Fan Mail Two months for a single advert used to feel normal. Now it feels like a warning sign. Dr Ariel R King sits down with AI expert and illustrator Sir Ismeen Haruna to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping content creation for businesses that rely on social media marketing but do not have studio budgets. We get practical about what the tools actually are: large language models for copy and planning, image generation for fast visual concepts, and video models that are racing towards realism. Then we push further into automation and AI agents that can track what is trending, help you respond quickly, and even report performance like messages, likes, and ad spend, so you can stop guessing and start improving your workflow. If you have ever felt stuck between “I need to post” and “I cannot afford to produce”, this conversation offers a clear path forward. Sir Ismeen Haruna also shares the origin story behind House 2070, including a hard pivot when AI made a previous stock image business model obsolete. That leads into a bigger question: will AI replace artists, animators, and designers, or will it reward the creatives who learn to direct the tools with real skill and cultural insight? We talk about decentralised storytelling, why it matters for African creators, and how lowering production costs can let more people tell their own stories through their own lens.  If you enjoyed this, subscribe, share with a friend building a business, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What is the first part of your content process you want AI to simplify? Music, lyrics, guitar and singing by Dr Ariel Rosita King Teach me to live one day at a time with courage love and a sense of pride. Giving me the ability to love and accept myself so I can go and give it to someone else. Teach me to live one day at a time..... Support the show The Business of Life Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King Original Song, "Teach Me to Live one Day At A Time" written, guitar and vocals by Dr. Ariel Rosita King Dr King Solutions (USA Office) 1629 K St, NW #300,  Washington, DC 20006, USA,  +1-202-827-9762 DrKingSolutons@gmail.com DrKingSolutions.com

    30 min

  4. MAY 4

    Wealth and Confidence Are Built Through Focus, Not More Shifts or More Income with Dr Camille Upchurch, MD (Jamaica & USA)

    Send us Fan Mail One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of debt paid off in seven months sounds impossible until you hear how Dr Camille Upchurch did it and why the “how” is simpler than most of us want to believe. Dr Ariel R King sits down with Camille, a Jamaican-born practising physician who now coaches women and women physicians on wealth building, financial literacy, investing confidence, and creating a legacy that reaches beyond their own homes. We dig into the real turning point: focus.  Dr Upchurch explains why trying to do everything at once, retirement savings, children’s university funds, holidays, debt payoff, often leads to stress and slow progress. She breaks down how a clear spending plan can reveal thousands in hidden surplus, why lifestyle creep quietly steals your future, and why many financial advisers are not actually set up to help you become debt-free. You will also hear client stories where a simple budget uncovered $10,000 of monthly margin and where the “only option” of borrowing from retirement was replaced with a smarter path. The conversation goes deeper than tactics into money mindset. Camille makes the case that wealth starts with identity: becoming someone who makes decisions that serve her future self. We talk about scarcity versus abundance, money as a neutral tool, the myth that you need to work more shifts to build wealth, and how children absorb your money habits and your generosity whether you teach them or not. If you want practical personal finance steps with a human, empowering lens, press play. Subscribe, share with a friend who feels stuck, and leave us a review with the biggest money belief you are ready to change. Music, lyrics, guitar and singing by Dr Ariel Rosita King Teach me to live one day at a time with courage love and a sense of pride. Giving me the ability to love and accept myself so I can go and give it to someone else. Teach me to live one day at a time..... Support the show The Business of Life Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King Original Song, "Teach Me to Live one Day At A Time" written, guitar and vocals by Dr. Ariel Rosita King Dr King Solutions (USA Office) 1629 K St, NW #300,  Washington, DC 20006, USA,  +1-202-827-9762 DrKingSolutons@gmail.com DrKingSolutions.com

    25 min

  5. APR 25

    Technology Works Best When Humans Add Structure with Kenchukwu (Kene) Nnakwue (Nigeria)

    Send us Fan Mail Technology is moving so fast that what feels “new” today can feel obsolete in months, and that pace can be thrilling or exhausting depending on where you sit. I sit down with Mr Kanakwe, a software engineer and lifelong problem-solver, to get grounded on what matters most as artificial intelligence and modern digital tools reshape work, learning, and everyday life. We talk about technology as a practical solution, and why outcomes depend less on the tool and more on the structure around it: clear goals, good processes, and responsible use. Mr Kanakwe explains why AI often isn’t limited by intelligence but by organisation, and why experienced people can use AI to plan and build faster while beginners can get misled into “outsourcing” their thinking. We also dig into how schools and universities can teach AI and digital literacy early, with guard rules that keep curiosity high and misuse low. From global online communities to the next frontier of bionic technologies and healthcare innovation, we explore what the near future may hold, including assistive medical devices and more human-integrated tech. We also name the darker edge: deepfakes, identity misuse, and the urgent need for stronger norms and laws that protect trust without crushing innovation. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations on AI, responsible technology, software engineering, and the future of work and education, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s the one rule you want society to agree on for AI? Music, lyrics, guitar and singing by Dr Ariel Rosita King Teach me to live one day at a time with courage love and a sense of pride. Giving me the ability to love and accept myself so I can go and give it to someone else. Teach me to live one day at a time..... Support the show The Business of Life Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King Original Song, "Teach Me to Live one Day At A Time" written, guitar and vocals by Dr. Ariel Rosita King Dr King Solutions (USA Office) 1629 K St, NW #300,  Washington, DC 20006, USA,  +1-202-827-9762 DrKingSolutons@gmail.com DrKingSolutions.com

    27 min

  6. APR 18

    What If Healing Is The Real Reparations with Daniel G. Harvell (USA/Mexico)

    Send us Fan Mail A UN vote on the transatlantic slave trade sounds like distant diplomacy until you look at the scoreboard and ask what it reveals about conscience, power, and denial. We sit down with Daniel G. Harvell, a lifelong traveller and researcher originally from Detroit, to break down what happened at the United Nations, why the resolution matters even without legal teeth, and why the pattern of yes votes, no votes, and abstentions still lands like a message to the African diaspora. From there, we go deeper than headlines. We talk about what made chattel slavery in the United States and the Caribbean distinct, how race and identity were engineered into law, and why the legacy cannot be waved away with “slavery existed everywhere”. We also revisit the long-running reparations debate through a concrete historical flashpoint: the promise of 40 acres and a mule, the political reversal that followed, and how that broken commitment echoes in today’s racial wealth gap and unequal access to opportunity. Daniel’s strongest claim is also the most challenging: cash reparations on a massive scale are unlikely to happen. Instead, he argues for reparations designed as repair, including free or subsidised mental health care and meaningful access to education. We connect that to intergenerational trauma, epigenetic pain, and the feeling many people describe as searching for “home” after a rupture that was never chosen. If this conversation sparks something in you, subscribe, share it with a friend, leave a review, and tell us: what would “repair” look like in real life for you? Music, lyrics, guitar and singing by Dr Ariel Rosita King Teach me to live one day at a time with courage love and a sense of pride. Giving me the ability to love and accept myself so I can go and give it to someone else. Teach me to live one day at a time..... Support the show The Business of Life Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King Original Song, "Teach Me to Live one Day At A Time" written, guitar and vocals by Dr. Ariel Rosita King Dr King Solutions (USA Office) 1629 K St, NW #300,  Washington, DC 20006, USA,  +1-202-827-9762 DrKingSolutons@gmail.com DrKingSolutions.com

    34 min

  7. APR 11

    Self-Leadership For Youth Livelihoods In Zambia with Clyde Baron Milimo Ngwaze (Zambia)

    Send us Fan Mail Youth unemployment is often treated like a numbers problem. We treat it like a leadership and livelihoods problem. Dr Ariel R King sits down with Sir Clyde Milimo, co-founder of iCare Youth Zambia, to share a grounded model for youth empowerment in Zambia that moves beyond inspiration into practical outcomes: employability, vocational skills, internships, and real routes into self-employment. Clyde traces the mission back to his own journey, including being selected as one of eight youths by the US Department of State and receiving a scholarship, then turning that experience into a commitment to serve adolescents and young adults. We unpack self-leadership as a core life skill for job readiness, using five questions that help a young person find direction: who am I, where do I come from, where am I now, where am I going, and how will I get there. From self-image and self-control to self-direction, the framework connects mindset to measurable action. We also get specific about programme design: a theory of change that combines skills training with financial literacy and stakeholder support, plus an eight-stage pathway to sustainable livelihoods that begins with a labour market assessment. Clyde explains how tailored TVET training through TEVETA-registered institutions, internships and apprenticeships, and exit interviews can lead to either employment or entrepreneurship support such as tools and equipment. Along the way, we address inclusion and why youth development cannot focus only on the girl child while leaving the boy child behind. If you care about youth development, TVET, vocational training, and sustainable livelihoods in Africa, hit subscribe, share this with someone building a youth programme, and leave us a review with your biggest takeaway. Music, lyrics, guitar and singing by Dr Ariel Rosita King Teach me to live one day at a time with courage love and a sense of pride. Giving me the ability to love and accept myself so I can go and give it to someone else. Teach me to live one day at a time..... Support the show The Business of Life Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King Original Song, "Teach Me to Live one Day At A Time" written, guitar and vocals by Dr. Ariel Rosita King Dr King Solutions (USA Office) 1629 K St, NW #300,  Washington, DC 20006, USA,  +1-202-827-9762 DrKingSolutons@gmail.com DrKingSolutions.com

    25 min

  8. APR 5

    From Sri Lanka Retreats To Tech Boardrooms: A Journey Of Mindful Travel with Deborah Seminario (USA)

    Send us Fan Mail What if the most meaningful journey you take this year is the one that brings you back to yourself? We sit down with Deborah Seminario—global sales leader, language enthusiast, and lifelong traveller—to explore how moving through the world can shift your inner life, strengthen relationships, and make everyday choices feel lighter and more deliberate. Deborah traces a path from a childhood shaped by a TWA flight attendant mum to a career that criss‑crossed the globe, including years liaising with teams in China. She shares how languages like Spanish, French, and basic Mandarin and Japanese became tools for empathy, not just convenience. Then we go deep into a two‑week meditation and yoga retreat in rural Sri Lanka: open‑air huts, cold showers, no electricity, and a village community running an Ayurvedic clinic. Without Wi‑Fi or routine noise, she and her partner found time for honest questions about love, midlife, and parenting—while fellow travellers from around the world faced illness, divorce, and change with uncommon courage. We also contrast mindful, rustic travel with the pleasures of Thailand’s cities and islands, showing how both simplicity and comfort can be purposeful choices. For anyone worried about budgets, we break down staycations and micro‑resets that cost little but return a lot: a day with the phone off, a drive to see an old friend, or a seaside walk that clears the mind. Along the way, we explore how even a few local phrases can transform interactions, reveal cultural cues about hierarchy and gender, and turn transactions into conversations. If you’re craving clarity, connection, or just a better way to rest, this conversation offers practical ideas and warm, lived‑in wisdom. If the show resonates, follow, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review—what’s one place that helped you hear yourself more clearly? Music, lyrics, guitar and singing by Dr Ariel Rosita King Teach me to live one day at a time with courage love and a sense of pride. Giving me the ability to love and accept myself so I can go and give it to someone else. Teach me to live one day at a time..... Support the show The Business of Life Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King Original Song, "Teach Me to Live one Day At A Time" written, guitar and vocals by Dr. Ariel Rosita King Dr King Solutions (USA Office) 1629 K St, NW #300,  Washington, DC 20006, USA,  +1-202-827-9762 DrKingSolutons@gmail.com DrKingSolutions.com

    25 min
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Dr Ariel Rosita King brings on a variety of International guests from various countries, cultures, organisations, and businesses to talk about turning problem into possibilities! Let's turn our challenges in opportunities together! For more information: http://www.drarielrositaking.com http://www.arielfoundation.org

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  • Creator
    Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dr Ariel Rosita King
  • Show Website
    The Business of Life with Dr King