Palmside Chat with Ambassador Michelle Kwan

U.S. Embassy Belmopan

Palmside Chat with Ambassador Michelle Kwan is a podcast about diplomacy -- what it is and why it's important. When people think diplomacy, they think big countries and big capitals and big issues. But important work goes on in places like Belize, which is a close U.S. partner on global issues that range from security to climate to countering human trafficking. So pull up a chair and join Michelle Kwan -- former Olympic skater now ambassador -- under the palm tree!

Episodes

  1. The One About Food

    09/06/2024

    The One About Food

    In this episode, Ambassador Kwan talks about how food connects communities and cultures across borders with two culinary visionaries - Spanish-American Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, and Belizean renowned Chef and conservationist Sean Kuylen. Learn how these two chefs are using the power of food to shape a more sustainable and equitable world, from providing disaster relief meals worldwide to preserving and celebrating Belize’s rich culinary heritage. If you have ideas for future episodes and guests, please connect with us on Instagram @usmissionbelize to send an email to palmsidechat@state.gov “Weyu Larigi Weyu” by the Garifuna Collective is used by permission.

    29 min
  2. The One About The Economy

    06/20/2024

    The One About The Economy

    Ever thought about how dollars and cents connect us globally, no matter where we call home? On this latest episode of Palmside Chat with Ambassador Michelle Kwan, she talks with U.S. Senator Chris Dodd and Belize’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, & Investment Chris Coye about something that we all care about, no matter what part of the world we are – the economy. If you have ideas for future episodes and guests, please connect with us on Instagram @usmissionbelize to send an email to ⁠palmsidechat@state.gov⁠ “Weyu Larigi Weyu” by the Garifuna Collective is used by permission.

    24 min
  3. The One About DEIA

    04/25/2024

    The One About DEIA

    On this episode of Palmside Chat, Ambassador Michelle Kwan talks with former White House Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Michael Leach and Belizean LGBTQI+ champion Caleb Orozco about how #DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) connects communities and fosters representation and equal opportunities for all. If you have ideas for future episodes and guests, please connect with us on Instagram @usmissionbelize to send an email to ⁠palmsidechat@state.gov⁠ “Weyu Larigi Weyu” by the Garifuna Collective is used by permission.

    20 min
  4. The One About Conservation

    02/23/2024

    The One About Conservation

    Ambassador Michelle Kwan meets with Jamal Galves, known as the Real Manatee Man, and Monica Medina, former Assistant Secretary of State and now President & CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society to discuss what's going on in Belize -- and globally -- when it comes to conservation. If you have ideas for future episodes and guests, please connect with us on Instagram @usmissionbelize to send an email to palmsidechat@state.gov “Weyu Larigi Weyu” by the Garifuna Collective is used by permission.

    21 min
  5. The One About Diplomacy

    02/23/2024

    The One About Diplomacy

    This is a podcast about diplomacy and how it works. (Hint: it’s both simple and extremely complex.) This first episode features former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Belize’s current Prime Minister, John Briceño. If you have ideas for future episodes and guests, please connect with us on Instagram @usmissionbelize to send an email to palmsidechat@state.gov “Weyu Larigi Weyu” by the Garifuna Collective is used by permission.

    21 min
  6. Episode 1 - Promo: The One About Diplomacy

    Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Episode 1 - Promo: The One About Diplomacy

    Episode will drop at the end of February! This is a podcast about diplomacy and how it works. (Hint: it’s both simple and extremely complex.) This first episode features former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Belize’s current Prime Minister, John Briceño.

    2 min
  7. Episode 2 - Promo: The One About Conservation

    Season 1, Episode 2 Trailer

    Episode 2 - Promo: The One About Conservation

    Ambassador Michelle Kwan meets with Jamal Galves, known as the Real Manatee Man, and Monica Medina, former Assistant Secretary of State and now President & CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society to discuss what's going on in Belize -- and globally -- when it comes to conservation. Episode will drop at the end of February!

    1 min

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Palmside Chat with Ambassador Michelle Kwan is a podcast about diplomacy -- what it is and why it's important. When people think diplomacy, they think big countries and big capitals and big issues. But important work goes on in places like Belize, which is a close U.S. partner on global issues that range from security to climate to countering human trafficking. So pull up a chair and join Michelle Kwan -- former Olympic skater now ambassador -- under the palm tree!

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