Concrete Pastures Podcast

Nancy Mulemwa Siisii
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Concrete Pastures Podcast

The word immigrant to so many like me, it signifies someone with a dream; a dreamer. I am Nancy Mulemwa Siisii. I was born and raised in Zambia, Africa, but I later migrated to America and settled in New York where I’ve been living for 20 years. As a dreamer, I have and continue to have a passion for making substantive bonds with audiences, and helping to inspire people to reach for their dreams. Being an immigrant has been one of the most challenging and extraordinary experiences of my life. It inspired me to start my podcast “Concrete Pastures: An African Immigrant Story” as a platform to reach out to fellow immigrants and dreamers.

  1. NOV 5

    S5 Ep 10 Sarah Nakintu Resilience and Renewal: A Mother's Story of Hope!

    In an incredible journey that began in Uganda and eventually led her to the United States, Sarah pursued her graduate studies at the esteemed Columbia University. Throughout her career, she has taken on various roles in fashion, technology, venture capital, and international development, including a few positions at the United Nations.  As the driving force behind Kintu New York, a sustainable brand she established to create high-quality, ethically made leather goods using fair trade practices, Sarah showcased her commitment to ethical business practices and quality craftsmanship.  However, her most cherished role is that of a mother; after enduring six years of infertility, she welcomed her first child, a testament to her unwavering resilience and resolve. Notably, she recently introduced a free Women's Health Newsletter named Women's Health Paper, providing a nurturing space for women to discuss reproductive health and fertility concerns. Sarah currently lives between New York City and Zurich, Switzerland. Sign Up for a Free Women's Health Newsletter https://whpaper.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/kintunewyork?igsh=MXU5YWk0Z2x1cHFpMA== Contact/Follow Sarah pa@kintuny.com   Please Support by donating for a Refugee Camp Library and Books. Thank youhttps://gofund.me/bc0e5cad APVA Nominee Contact/Follow Concrete Pastureshttps://concretepastures.com/Concretepastures@gmail.com   Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponser-merch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt Support our SoccerKids- Donate https://www.luckysocceracademy.com/donate Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepasturesThank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out formbelow: https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #sarahnakintu#nakintu#Kintu#kintunyc#kintu#infertility#Resilience andRenewalAMother'sStoryofHope#Sarah#women'shealth#newsletter#uganda#kampala#entrepreneurship#traveling#continent##journey#Zurich#Switzerland#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#newyork#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

    1h 21m

  2. OCT 27

    S5 Ep 9 Alphonsine Kabagabo Surviving the Rwandan Genocide

    Alphonsine Kabagabo is the Director of Women for Refugee Women, an organisation  that supports refugee women and women seeking asylum in UK to rebuild their life through empowerment activities and campaigning for a fair asylum system.   As a survivor of the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi, Alphonsine is one of the few women with lived experience leading an organisation in the refugee and migration sector.  She comes to the role after more than 20 years of experience in leadership roles for the World Association of Girl Guides and Scouts as the Director of  Africa Region, leading the design and delivery of girl–centred, gender-transformative programmes.  Alphonsine is  a passionate advocate for girls and women's rights, peace building and cultural understanding. She is a former trustee of SURF, an organisation supporting the survivors of the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi and a former trustee of Womankind, a feminist women organisation advocating for women equality in the global south. Contact/Follow Alphosine linkedin.com/in/alphonsine-kabagabo-692a8146 alphonsine@refugeewomen.co.uk https://www.refugeewomen.co.uk/ Please Support by donating for a Refugee Camp Library and Books. Thank youhttps://gofund.me/bc0e5cad APVA Nominee Contact/Follow Concrete Pastureshttps://concretepastures.com/Concretepastures@gmail.com   Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponser-merch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt Support our SoccerKids- Donate https://www.luckysocceracademy.com/donate Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepasturesThank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out formbelow: https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #alphonsinekabagabo#genocide#Tutsi#hutu#womankind#surviving#womenforwomen#womenforrefugeewomen#rwandan#entrepreneurship#survivingtherwandangenocide#traveling#continent#belgium#journey#phd#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#newyork#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

    52 min
  3. S1 Ep4 I hit the ground running

    OCT 21

    S1 Ep4 I hit the ground running

    A test of what was to come in the new country. Please Support by donating for a Refugee Camp Library and Books. Thank youhttps://gofund.me/bc0e5cad APVA Nominee Contact/Follow Concrete Pastureshttps://concretepastures.com/Concretepastures@gmail.com   Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponser-merch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt Support our SoccerKids- Donate https://www.luckysocceracademy.com/donate Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepasturesThank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out formbelow: https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #nancymulemwasiisii#ihitthegroundrunning#Nancy#immigrant#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#newyork#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

    15 min

  4. OCT 14

    S4 Ep 3 John Chiti - Can You See US

    John Chiti is a remarkable individual who has gained prominence in Zambia as the first person with Albinism to step into the limelight. Not only is he an accomplished musician, but he is also a passionate advocate for disability rights. Mr. Chiti has played a pivotal role as the founder and technical advisor of the Albinism Foundation, the first organization of its kind in Zambia. In addition to his work in the music industry and disability advocacy, he serves as a commissioner for the Zambia Police Service Commission, a prestigious appointment by the Republican president. Mr. Chiti's dedication and leadership have been recognized on a global scale, as he was honored as a 2018 Mandela Washington Fellow (YALI) and received the esteemed Point of Light Humanitarian Award, personally recognized and signed by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Movie Discussed Can you See US- Available on Netflix  Contact/follow John Facebook page; John Chiti Music Email; tdc4profit@gmail.com YouTube; John Chiti JC   Contact/Follow Concrete Pastures Concretepastures@gmail.com US APVA- Nominee Sponsored by Betterhelp-Gohttps://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. https://www.epidemicsound.com/client-clearing/5a6df3a4-444c-4807-b7ff-2072a34e1e81 Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepastures Download Thank you - Fmgradio.com/listen Concrete Pastures APP -https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQGUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form below:https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 Podbreak.org https://www.instagram.com/theblackpodcast #johnchiti #albanism #diaspora #concretepastures #globalstory#music#canyouseeus#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#newyork#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

    49 min

  5. OCT 7

    S5 Ep 8 Tafadzwa Katiyo Coming Full Circle and the Grace to Be

    Tafadzwa Katiyo is the Executive of Hungwe Travel a 28-year family-owned boutique global travel agency. She is passionate about; the continent of Africa, finance, social and economic empowerment, and leveraging the power of entrepreneurship.  Tafadzwa also founded the organization ToseSonke (which means together, together) and enjoys playing chess, and traveling. For close to two (2) decades Tafadzwa built a strong career in finance in New York. She thoroughly enjoys the journey of offering solutions and most of all the unraveling and the self-discovery that takes place through life’s pursuits. Connect/ Follow Tafadzwa www.hungwetravel.com  https://www.instagram.com/hungwe_travel?igsh=Mm9jNXI2NzMzbmVu  Check out Hungwe Travel (@TravelHungwe): https://x.com/TravelHungwe?s=08 Please Support by donating for a Refugee Camp Library and Books. Thank youhttps://gofund.me/bc0e5cad APVA Nominee Contact/Follow Concrete Pastureshttps://concretepastures.com/Concretepastures@gmail.com   Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponser-merch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt Support our SoccerKids- Donate https://www.luckysocceracademy.com/donate Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepasturesThank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out formbelow: https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #tafadzwakatiyo#taf#katiyo#comingfullcircleandthegracetobe#entrepreneurship#tosesonke#traveling#continent#hungwe#journey#phd#continuingeducation#zimbabwe#harare##southafrica#senegal#botswana#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#newyork#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

    56 min

  6. SEP 22

    S5 Ep 7 Charles Msilanga Bridging Borders: Empowering African ,Remittances and Education

    Charles Msilanga is a co-founder of Lipr, a fintech company dedicated to improving African remittances by making them more affordable and accessible. His vision is to streamline the process of sending money home, thereby supporting economic development across the continent. Charles is also the co- founder of Hatima Africa, which provides scholarships to underprivileged but deserving African students, enabling them to access quality education and pursue their aspirations. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Charles has played a significant role in various youth and business initiatives in both Kenya and Colorado. He has been actively involved with the African Chamber of Commerce in Colorado and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where he has led efforts to promote business growth and youth empowerment. Charles is deeply committed to solving major global challenges through innovative solutions in finance, education, and personal development. He holds an MBA from the University of Colorado in Boulder, USA, and continues to leverage his expertise to drive positive change and development. His work not only impacts individuals and communities in Africa but also sets a precedent for meaningful contributions in these critical sectors. Connect/Follow Charles https://www.instagram.com/charles_msilanga/ https://www.facebook.com/CharlesMsilangaKE https://x.com/CharlesMsilanga Please Support by donating for a Refugee Camp Library and Books. Thank you https://gofund.me/bc0e5cad APVA Nominee Contact/Follow Concrete Pastures https://concretepastures.com/ Concretepastures@gmail.com   Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirtshttps://vetclothing.com/collections/sponser-merch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt Support our SoccerKids- Donate https://www.luckysocceracademy.com/donate Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepasturesThank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepasturesYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQGUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out formbelow: https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #charlesmsilanga#lipr#fintech#remittances#fintechcompany#chamberofcommerce#africachamberofcommerce#hatimaafrica#kenyanationalchamberofcommerce#africachamber#education#bridgingbordersempoweringafricanremittancesandeducation#nonprofitorganizations#Denver#Colorado#continuingeducation#kenya#nairobi#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#newyork#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

    24 min
  7. S5 Ep 6 Dr.Maureen Malomba Beyond Borders: A Journey of Purpose, Passion and Ubuntu

    SEP 15

    S5 Ep 6 Dr.Maureen Malomba Beyond Borders: A Journey of Purpose, Passion and Ubuntu

    Dr Maureen  Malomba is a seasoned business development professional with over 20 years of experience in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She has held senior leadership roles, working across the East African region countries. Her Expertise lies in boards and organizational consulting specifically in Strategy Planning, Engaged Partnership Development, stakeholder engagement, infrastructure fund development, and management, as well as public policy development. In recent years, she has doubled up as a college instructor of Business.  Maureen is an avid advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a specific focus on Education, Gender, Climate Justice, and Partnerships for the Goals.  Her leadership philosophy is Ubuntu, a popular African leadership style with tenets of humility, compassion, humanity, and integrity.  She is strong believer in collaborative leadership approaches that are more inclusive and appreciative of diversity and authenticity because Ubuntu is about ‘we’ and not ‘me’.  She built her research model from a collaborative approach, where she integrates research with practice and social value.  Connect/follow Dr Maureen https://www.facebook.com/maureen.malomba/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-malomba-ph-d-mba-792b2b46/ https://www.instagram.com/maureenmalomba/ Please Support by donating for a Refugee Camp Library and Books. Thank you https://gofund.me/bc0e5cad APVA Nominee Contact/Follow Concrete Pastureshttps://concretepastures.com/Concretepastures@gmail.com   Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirtshttps://vetclothing.com/collections/sponser-merch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt Support our SoccerKids- Donate https://www.luckysocceracademy.com/donate Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepasturesThank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQGUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out formbelow: https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #maureenmalomba#nonprofitandforprofitorganizations#ubuntu#phd#continuingeducation#kenya#nairobi#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#AJourneyofPurposePassionandUbuntu#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#newyork#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

    1h 11m

  8. SEP 7

    S5 Ep 5 Viktoria Levay Engaging Wellbeing Leader and Health Coach

    Viktoria Levay is a passionate, inspiring and engaging wellbeing leader and health coach who supports organizations and individuals with stress and change management, mental health optimization, communication, leadership development, and implementation of sustainable lifestyle changes for high functional performance and productivity. Her approach uniquely combines scientifically proven stress and energy management techniques with functional and life coaching practices. She is a keynote speaker, presenter and coach, and was also featured on Fox8 Cleveland in 2024. Connect/ follow Viktoria website: levay.co ; linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levay/ and IG-https://www.instagram.com/nourishwithviktoria/ Please Support by donating for a Refugee Camp Library and Books. Thank youhttps://gofund.me/bc0e5cadAPVA Nominee Contact/Follow Concrete Pastures https://concretepastures.com/ Concretepastures@gmail.com   Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirtshttps://vetclothing.com/collections/sponser-merch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt Support our SoccerKids- Donate https://www.luckysocceracademy.com/donate Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepasturesThank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP -https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepasturesYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #Viktorialevay#health#healthcoach##engagaing#wellbeingleader#hangary#engagingwellbeingleaderandhealthcoach#resilient#trailblazing#Dedicated#passionate#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#newyork#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

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The word immigrant to so many like me, it signifies someone with a dream; a dreamer. I am Nancy Mulemwa Siisii. I was born and raised in Zambia, Africa, but I later migrated to America and settled in New York where I’ve been living for 20 years. As a dreamer, I have and continue to have a passion for making substantive bonds with audiences, and helping to inspire people to reach for their dreams. Being an immigrant has been one of the most challenging and extraordinary experiences of my life. It inspired me to start my podcast “Concrete Pastures: An African Immigrant Story” as a platform to reach out to fellow immigrants and dreamers.

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  • Creator
    Nancy Mulemwa Siisii
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
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    Clean
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