Dear Diaspora Nduulwa Kowa

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  Follow Jasmin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzyjetsets/  Follow Dear Diaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/ Get email updates from Dear Diaspora: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79 More on the 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/  Follow Dear Diaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/ Get email updates from Dear Diaspora: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79

Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode with daba Co-Founder and CEO Boum III Jr.! Boum is an entrepreneur driven by his passion for Africa. After working at Nasdaq and earning his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, he went on to launch daba – a new application allowing everyday investors to find and invest in Africa's most promising opportunities. 
Tune in to hear us discuss:  
His journey from Cameroon to the United States  How his African identity has shaped his experiences building an Africa-focused startup His thoughts on why so many eyes are on the continent right now Three ways young Africans across the globe can be agents of prosperity – serving as an ambassador, putting your skills to work, and putting your money to work What daba offers to investors and why you shouldn’t miss your chance to generate real returns What excites him the most about Africa's future  Resources mentioned:  
Get the Daba app using access code dabaEvryAfr: https://daba.page.link/SgVd  Access the free venture investing course: send email with subject line: "Dear Diaspora - Investing Course" to team@joindaba.com or a WhatsApp message to https://wa.me/message/CJNP3AMOIYKUA1 with message: "Dear Diaspora - Investing Course" Drop any questions you’d like answered on IG live: https://www.questionwave.com/q/13035  Connect with Boum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamboum3jr/   Follow Boum on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamboum3jr  Follow Dear Diaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/ Dear Diaspora on Twitter: https://twitter.com/deardiasporapod Join Dear Diaspora’s mailing list: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79

To say that Accra, Ghana has become one of the world’s most influential cultural hubs would be an understatement. This week’s episode is dedicated to sharing my experiences living and working in Ghana! 
Tune in to hear:
How Ghana has positioned itself as the gateway to Africa My experiences working with Emerging Public Leaders Ghana How I handled living in one of Africa’s most expensive cities My thoughts on whether Ghana is worth the hype  What I love about Ghana’s food scene and more! Resources mentioned:  
Ask me a question: https://www.questionwave.com/q/11895  Follow Dear Diaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/ Join Dear Diaspora’s mailing list: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79 Dear Diaspora Twitter: https://twitter.com/deardiasporapod Learn more about Emerging Public Leaders: https://www.emergingpublicleaders.org

It’s great to be back – thanks for tuning in to this special episode with guest Alice Mills Mai! Alice is a licensed mental health counselor, researcher, entrepreneur, and proud daughter of Ghanaian immigrants. Tune in to hear about:  
Her journey becoming a mental health professional after realizing nursing wasn’t for her Why there’s still so much stigma surrounding mental health in many African immigrant communities Healing practices inherent to many African cultures that we may not regard as mental health practices (when they actually are) Immigration being a traumatic experience and the concept of cultural homelessness Her advice on navigating breakups, how to know when it’s time to start therapy, and more Resources mentioned: 
Get in touch with Alice: https://centeringwholeness.com  Email Alice: alice@centeringwholeness.com Affordable counseling resources: https://openpathcollective.org Dear Diaspora Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/ Join Dear Diaspora’s mailing list: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79 Dear Diaspora Twitter: https://twitter.com/deardiasporapod

I was joined by Yeve Sibanda, attorney, public speaker, and author of My First Book of Shona and Ndebele Words.
Yeve is a native Zimbabwean who calls the United States her adopted home. Although she wasn’t allowed to speak her indigenous languages at school in Zimbabwe — the unfortunate legacy of colonization — she’s always found ways to embrace her culture and heritage.
Tune in for tips on learning, teaching and celebrating African languages, especially when based in the Diaspora!
Buy My First Book of Shona and Ndebele Words: https://www.amazon.com/First-Book-Shona-Ndebele-Words/dp/1645438112/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=my+first+book+of+shona+and+ndebele+words&qid=1638159465&sr=8-2 
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