Glocal Citizens

Greetings Glocal Citizens! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been learning more and more about the Women of Africa Post-Pandemic Empowerment and Advocacy Programme with guests from Egypt to Scotland to Nigeria with a range of business, health and well-being perspectives. This week we’re back in Nigeria with the women that started it all, Glocal Citizen, Adebisi Bright (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/adebisi-bright). Dr. Bisi Bright is an international award-winning scientist, social entrepreneur, health systems researcher, adjunct lecturer, consultant clinical pharmacist, and public health manager. She is 1st Vice Chairman and CEO of LiveWell Initiative LWI, a self-sustaining nonprofit healthcare social enterprise, which has impacted over two million Nigerians and thousands of Ghanaians with health literacy, improved overall health, and wellness. She is the brain behind the Post-pandemic Womens' Empowerment Programme of Africa which is a Gilead-Sciences, Inc. USA-supported regional program empowering all women in Africa and visiting ten nations with a goal of empowering all the Women of Africa in the post-pandemic era and to equip them tools for mental health and resilience. When we last spoke with Bisi, it was during the pandemic and we got to know how LWI was doing it’s part to equip communities with necessary health supports. In this conversation you’ll learn about the impressive strides the Bisi and her colleagues have made in services and in innovation all while continuing to live well! Where to find Bisi and more information about the PPWA program? www.livewellng.org (https://www.livewellng.org) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bisi-bright-33a22b23/) What’s Bisi cooking? Jollof rice (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jollof_rice) Ogbono soup (https://allnigerianfoods.com/nigerian-ogbono-soup/) Other topics of interest: Global Public Health University (https://gphuniversity.org) Health Technology Assessment (https://www.who.int/teams/health-product-policy-and-standards/assistive-and-medical-technology/medical-devices/assessment) About Value-based Healthcare (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7185050/) International Alliance of Patient’s Organizations (https://www.iapo.org.uk) More about Block Chain technology in healthcare (https://builtin.com/blockchain/blockchain-healthcare-applications-companies#:~:text=Blockchain%20has%20many%20uses%20in,for%20clinical%20research%20and%20development.) Special Guest: Adebisi Bright.

Greeting Glocal Citizens! Next up in our collaboration with LiveWell Initiative for the Women of Africa Post-Pandemic Empowerment and Advocacy Programme is a conversaton centering youth and partnerships with a leading management consultant in Africa, Dr. Adebowale Jeff Johnson. Born and raised in Nigeria, he is the first Youth Performance Consultant in the world. He has worked in six consulitng firms over the span of his nearly 25 years of working experience. Also working with several other organisations in capacities ranging from Human Resource Manager, GM Strategy and Innovation, Business Service Manager, Project Manager, Resource Consultant, Corporate Affairs Manager, and Training Consultant. He is a speaker on national reforms, a seasoned advisor and a human resources generalist. He is currently the Managing Director of Advisory Firm, Purple Prime Limited, with a focus on business advisory and public sector advisory practices. In this lively conversation we get to know about how his research across various sectors informs his work with youth and his public service endeavors. Visit the LiveWell Initiative (https://www.livewellng.org) for complete event details on upcoming and events and learn more about event supports like Gilead Sciences USA. Where to find Adebowale? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-adebowale-jeff-johnson-b70b9415/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oba_adebowale/) On Facebook (https://web.facebook.com/debojeffjohnson/?_rdc=1&_rdr) On X (https://twitter.com/sendebojohnson) What’s Adebole watching? Slingshot (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slingshot_(2024_film)) 300 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/300_(film)) The Bourne Series (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourne_(franchise)) 24 TV series (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_(TV_series)) The Bond Series (https://www.007.com/the-films/) Mission: Impossible (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission:_Impossible#:~:text=Mission%3A%20Impossible%20is%20an%20American,in%201988%20for%20two%20seasons.) Other topics of interest: About the Ìjẹ̀bú people of Lagos (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ijebu_people) About Ogun State, Nigeria (https://ogunstate.gov.ng) An interesting attraction in Kano, Nigeria (https://artsandculture.google.com/story/kano-durbar-festival-nigeria-s-most-spectacular-horseparade/tQLi5tQ-fjobJA) About Free Education and in Nigeria (https://www.globalacademicgroup.com/journals/nact/Onojete.pdf) and Chief Obafemi Awolowo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obafemi_Awolowo) About Gbagada Estates, Lagos (https://blog.krent.space/area-guide/lagos/gbagada/) Psychometric Testing Tools (https://www.pipplet.com/best-software/best-psychometric-tests) On the Benin Empire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Benin) On the Oyo Empire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyo_Empire) House of Ga’a film about Bashorun Ga’a (https://www.netflix.com/gh/title/81681233) Yoruba Dialects (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_language) WWE’s nWO (https://www.wwe.com/superstars/nwo) Adebowale’s last thoughts… “Wisdom is the correct application of understood knowlegde.” Special Guests: Adebisi Bright and Adebowale Jeff Johnson.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! I’m back on the road with this conversation which finds my guest and I in opposite sides of the United Kingdom--me in London, UK and my guest, Dr. Motolani Oyerinde, in Scotland. Dr. Tolani, joins us in the next installment of our colloboration with Bisi Bright’s (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/adebisi-bright) Livewell Initiative and the Women of Africa Post-Pandemic Empowerment and Advocacy Programme with support from Gilead Sciences USA. She is currently Managing Partner at Crystal Mental Healthcare and Health Education Services as well as Senior Family Health Officer at Livewell Initiative. Over the course of her carreer she has worked assiduously in the areas of training, peer leadership, and corporate health. She has co-facilitated as Faculty Trainer in Hepatitis, at a continental Africa regional rraining program in Hepatitis targeting delegates from 15 African countries. Under the LiveWell Initiative’s Volunteer Membership scheme, she became an award-winning Young Doctor participating in several health outreaches, health fairs and corporate health mIssions. Since the advent of the pandemic, she has been particulalry focused on proviving mental health support via LWIs Telehealth services platform. Be sure to visit the LiveWell Initiative (https://www.livewellng.org) for up to date information about upcoming events. Where to find Tolani? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/motolani-oyerinde-469544164/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oluwalotolani/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009651049058) What’s Tolani reading? Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits) Practical Optimism: The art, science, and practice of exceptional well-being (https://www.doctorsuevarma.com) by Dr. Sue Varma Why Am I Like This? How to Break Cycles, Heal From Trauma, and Restore Your Faith by Kobe Campbell (https://kobecampbell.com/book) What’s Tolani watching? Africa Magic TV (https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/amvca) Other topics of interest: About Ogun State (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogun_State), Nigeria Scotland, UK (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Scotland) The Egocentric and Sociocentric Self (https://prezi.com/d3ok-7qam4mu/the-egocentric-and-sociocentric-self/#:~:text=In%20the%20EGOcentric%20society%20a,of%20others%3B%20self%2Dcentered.) Suicide Prevention (https://mentalhealth-uk.org/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-days/world-suicide-prevention-day/) Month (https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/suicide-prevention-month) Special Guests: Adebisi Bright and Motolani Oyerinde.

Autumn Greetings Glocal Citizens! It’s a season of transformation from the vibrancy of summer sun to the rest, retreat and make ready energy of winter. Here on the podcast we’re taking this time to explore new collaborations in conjunction with events happening in the coming months. First up is a collaboration with the Women of Africa Post-Pandemic Empowerment and Advocacy Programme which is an intitaitve of Glocal Citizen Adebisi Bright’s (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/adebisi-bright) LiveWell Initiative based in Lagos Nigeria. This series of conversations with the practitioners partcipating in the progamme is a sneak preview of the upcoming dialogues. My guest this week, Egyptian pharmacist and entrpreneur, Dr. Wael Ali is a distinguished leader in pharmacy and public health with nearly 25 years of experience spanning clinical research, healthcare management, and international collaboration. As the President of the PharmaHelp Foundation Inc. and the Egyptian Organization of Pharmacy, he drives pharmacy practice transformation and workforce development. His roles as Vice President of FIP’s EMROpharm Forum and Executive Committee Consultant at the University of Sharjah highlight his commitment to advancing pharmaceutical education and practice. He also has extensive pharmaceutical manufacturing experience as a CEO of American Pharmaceutical Industries based in Farifax, Virginia. His expertise spans community, hospital, military and emergency pharmacy practices as well as social and administrative pharmacy functions across Egypt, the Gulf Cooperation Council or GCC, and the USA. If you ever wondered about what goes on behind the counter in your local pharmacy, this conversation will help shine a light on the many roles and responsibilities your neighborhood pharmacist often takes on. As an added bonus, Wael give us a crash course on the ins and outs of manufacturing and exporting made in the USA products. Where to find Wael? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wael-ali-7944b01a7/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/waelaliali1/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Dr.waelaliofficial/) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@drwaelali6627) Other topics of interest: Historic Cairo, Egypt (https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/89/) Gulf Cooperation Council (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_Cooperation_Council) On Liposome Manufacturing ([https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169409X20300788#:~:text=Liposomes are manufactured either by,manipulated for size (Section 2.1.](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169409X20300788#:~:text=Liposomes are manufactured either by,manipulated for size (Section%202.1.)) About Medwatch (https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program) CIF vs FOP Shipping (https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/020215/what-difference-between-cif-and-fob.asp) International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) (https://www.fip.org) WHO facts on Hepatitis (https://www.who.int/health-topics/hepatitis#tab=tab_1) Special Guests: Adebisi Bright and Wael Ali.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week it’s Part 2 of a two-part conversation with serial entrepreneur and diversity activist, Cherron Perry-Thomas. She is founder and president of Green Dandelion Marketing and Sales which grew out of a desire to introduce retailers to innovative plant based products. Since its founding, 20 years ago, Green Dandelion has helped their clients launch more than 2,000 products in grocery and health stores in the mid-Atlantic United States. Clients include manufactures of biodynamic, organic, non-gmo, vegan and fair trade products, helping to solidify their commitment to leaving a positive impact on the planet and all lives. which she further nurtures as co-owner of Plant and People (https://plantandpeople.com), a Black women's owned boutique offering house plants, supplies, plant wellness products, services, and gifts. A certified Social Impact Strategist, she applies these skills as the Director of Social Impact for The Diasporic Alliance for Cannabis Opportunities (DACO), a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about educational, wellness, and economic opportunities in the cannabis industry and particularly through the Black Cannabis Week (https://www.blackcannabisweek.com/) Initiative which takes place September 22-29, 2024. Whether you’re a “planty” person or not, there’s plenty of green gems to pick up in this conversation. Where to find Cherron? On LInkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherron-perry-thomas-mba-643a251a/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/munashe97/?hl=en) On X (https://x.com/wearedaco/status/1055867698620653576) What’s Charron running in? Hoka running shoes (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Other topics of interest: About Memphis, Tennessee (https://civilrightstrail.com/destination/memphis/) About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/african-american-historic-sites-in-philadelphia/) West Philadelphia History (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Philadelphia) Ever heard of Purple Hull Peas (https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Purple_Hull_Peas_4399.php#:~:text=Also%20known%20as%20Pinkeye%20Purple,slightly%20in%20appearance%20and%20flavor.)? Walter Wallace Jr. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Walter_Wallace) Who was Fred Hampton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Hampton)? Black August (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_August_(commemoration)) About to the Roots Picnic (https://therootspicnic.com) The New Jim Crow (linkhttps://newjimcrow.com) by Michelle Alexander About the US Farm Bill (https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-bill/index) UN Report on Drugs 2018 (https://www.unodc.org/wdr2018/) Cannabis legalization around the world (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis) Special Guest: Cherron Perry-Thomas.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week it’s Part 1 of a two-part conversation with serial entrepreneur and diversity activist, Cherron Perry-Thomas. She is founder and president of Green Dandelion Marketing and Sales which grew out of a desire to introduce retailers to innovative plant based products. Since its founding, 20 years ago, Green Dandelion has helped their clients launch more than 2,000 products in grocery and health stores in the mid-Atlantic United States. Clients include manufactures of biodynamic, organic, non-gmo, vegan and fair trade products, helping to solidify their commitment to leaving a positive impact on the planet and all lives. which she further nurtures as co-owner of Plant and People (https://plantandpeople.com), a Black women's owned boutique offering house plants, supplies, plant wellness products, services, and gifts. A certified Social Impact Strategist, she applies these skills as the Director of Social Impact for The Diasporic Alliance for Cannabis Opportunities (DACO), a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about educational, wellness, and economic opportunities in the cannabis industry and particularly through the Black Cannabis Week (https://www.blackcannabisweek.com/) Initiative which takes place September 22-29, 2024. Whether you’re a “planty” person or not, there’s plenty of green gems to pick up in this conversation. Where to find Cherron? On LInkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherron-perry-thomas-mba-643a251a/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/munashe97/?hl=en) On X (https://x.com/wearedaco/status/1055867698620653576) What’s Charron running in? Hoka running shoes (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Other topics of interest: About Memphis, Tennessee (https://civilrightstrail.com/destination/memphis/) About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/african-american-historic-sites-in-philadelphia/) West Philadelphia History (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Philadelphia) Ever heard of Purple Hull Peas (https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Purple_Hull_Peas_4399.php#:~:text=Also%20known%20as%20Pinkeye%20Purple,slightly%20in%20appearance%20and%20flavor.)? Walter Wallace Jr. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Walter_Wallace) Who was Fred Hampton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Hampton)? Black August (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_August_(commemoration)) About to the Roots Picnic (https://therootspicnic.com) The New Jim Crow (linkhttps://newjimcrow.com) by Michelle Alexander About the US Farm Bill (https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-bill/index) UN Report on Drugs 2018 (https://www.unodc.org/wdr2018/) Cannabis legalization around the world (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis) Special Guest: Cherron Perry-Thomas.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week Haiti, the recent Democratic National Convention (DNC) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoHN7K5VdXg), living in the now and ideas that challenge mindset boundaries are hot topic with my guest, Haitian-American, Jodine Dorcé. Jodine has been discovering, branding and promoting arts, music and culture for over a decade. Behind the scenes, she had an impressive career as an award-winning event marketer in the arts, entertainment and consumer product industries. Her achievements include developing and promoting products for Disney Consumer Electronics; leading sponsorship integrations for CurlFest and ONE Musicfest; producing the 2015 ESSENCE Festival and being responsible for the branding of Red Bull as a staple in the Atlanta cultural scene. Currently she is the VP of Live Events at WaitWhat (https://waitwhat.com), a media invention company, recognized for the highest quality, most genre-defining content today. In front of an audience, Jodine has a fearless passion for hosting and being an on-air personality. From her former radio days at WBCX 89.1FM in Atlanta, GA, she was also the host of the world-renowned Apollo Theater’s Music Cafe in Harlem that spotlights emerging music artists. She now serves as a host for Capital Jazz TV while producing and assist in the programming for the Capital Jazz Fest & Supercruise. You can also find her guest hosting various events throughout the country that showcase music, empower women and bring awareness to her beloved home country, Haiti. Join us in the vibe! Where to find Jodine? https://www.jodinedorce.com/ On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodinedorce/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jodinedorce/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jodinedorce) On X (https://twitter.com/jodinescorner) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/jodinescorner) What’s Jodine listening to? Stout (https://www.instagram.com/theestout/?hl=en) Keyon Harrold (https://keyonharroldmusic.com) on NPR’s Tiny Desk (https://youtu.be/ipFtGz0_dAg?si=lXzQDGjLUizpaZMb) Other topics of interest: Tabarre, Haiti (https://haiti.fandom.com/wiki/Tabarre) On Haiti’s Revolution (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_Revolution) Perspectives on Haiti in 2024 (https://youtu.be/wBYLkoED5i4?si=Z2vUf7wf_V8YBMl7) East Flatbush (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Flatbush,_Brooklyn) and Little Haiti (https://www.facebook.com/littlehaitibk/) in Brooklyn Some Bedford-Stuyvesant (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford%E2%80%93Stuyvesant,_Brooklyn) History On Sapiens (lin https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens-2/) Masters of Scale Podcast (https://mastersofscale.com) Reid Hoffman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reid_Hoffman) About DNC (Democratic Nationional Convention) Producer, Ricky Kirshner (https://deadline.com/2024/08/dnc-producer-interview-harris-1236047924/) LFG! (https://awario.com/help/social-media-wiki/what-does-lfg-mean-in-social-media/) List of Elections in 2024 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_elections_in_2024) Kat Cole (lin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kat_Cole) and the Hot Shot Rule (https://katcole.substack.com/p/the-hotshot-rule) Jason Orr on FunkJazz Kafe (lin https://funkatopia.com/funk-news/interview-with-funkjazz-kafe-jason-orr/) Special Guest: Jodine Dorcé.

Late summer greetings, Glocal Citizens! It’s that time of year in most of the northern hemisphere - Back to School! Students of all manner from first time learners to adult continuing educationers are migrating to a learning institution near you--Kindergartens, middle and high schools, trade colleges, university campuses and some are taking to phones, tablets or computers for online courses. ’Tis the season for getting the mind ready for a new round of training, building and expansion. So this week, in preparation for the start of classes its a review session with some glocal citizens firmly planted in the business of education. Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/taiye-ayoola-adedeji), author of the innovative, educational and interactive Yoruba-English bilingual book—The Yoruba Sound Book for Children, Ayobisi Osuntusa (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/ayobisi-osuntusa), Executive Director of Sesame Square Nigeria Foundation, a mirror image and partner organization of Sesame Workshop; Nisha Ligon (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/nisha-ligon), Co-founder and Senior Advisor of Tanzania-based, UBONGO, Africa's leading kids' edutainment company and Videographer, Composer, and Musician, Farai Malianga (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/farai-malianga) a tenure track Professor at Florida State University with a focus on Music for dance and choreography all join us with insights on learning education, arts and people. Class is in session, let’s LEAP right in! Special Guests: Ayobisi Osuntusa, Farai Malianga, Nisha Ligon, and Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! It’s Leo season and birthday week for both my guest and me as well as fellow Glocal Citizen and birthday celebrant Muhammida El Muhajir (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/muhammida-el-muhajir), which is how I was introduced to my guest, Ghanaian-born, Rita Kusi. Rita is a highly respected, passionate, and result-oriented strategic human resource professional with 20 years of experience as a generalist in the field. Currently, she serves as the CEO and Senior Consultant at Keeping 'U' Simply Intact (KUSI) Consulting, a boutique Digital HR and Marketing consulting firm providing HR and Marketing services to clients across Africa and the United States. She is also the Team Lead of Execution and Strategy for the Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (https://gchrafrica.com) (GCHRA), a gathering of visionary human resource, business, and technology leaders to empower Africa’s workforce. Keep watching this space for collaborations around their upcoming conference happening October 24-25, 2024 in Accra, Ghana. She has distinguished herself as a mentor, coach, and fervent advocate for professional development. Rita is on a mission to revolutionize the role of HR within organizations. Her career highlights, including being the first black woman to hold a directorial position in a prominent U.S. condominium firm and recognition as one of the 50 most influential young Ghanaians in 2018, underscore her exceptional leadership. In 2023, she was voted and named “Ghana’s Most Respected CEO in HR Management” at the 6th Ghana Industry CEO Awards by The Business Executive. Where to find Rita? Visit http://kusiconsulting.com for more on their services. On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritakusi/) On Instagram (https://instagram.com/ritakusi) On Facebook (https://web.facebook.com/ritakusi81) On X (https://twitter.com/miss_kusi) On TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@ms_kusi) On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3RVASINSAaOcd8CogxIoA/videos) What’s Rita reading? Unbroken (https://a.co/d/jjiGtzG) by Trishia Bailey (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trisha_Bailey) Other topics of interest: Where is Bolgatanga “Bolga” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolgatanga), Ghana Kumasi, Capital of Ghana’s Ashanti Region (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumasi) Akan Proverbs (https://www.adinkrasymbols.org/pages/the-50-most-important-akan-proverbs/) Ghana’s Labor Laws in Transition (https://www.ela.law/firms/fatima_freitas/Articles/2024-employment-law-year-in-review-ghana) About the US Diversiy Visa Lottery Program (https://www.unsunghistorypodcast.com/diversity-visa-lottery/) Impact Hub Accra (https://accra.impacthub.net) iSpace Accra (https://www.ispacefoundation.com) Who is Gary V? (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyvaynerchuk/) About Johnny C. Taylor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnyctaylorjr/) Special Guest: Rita Kusi.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! For this week’s episode we’re back in West Africa with Nigerian-American journalist and author, Abi Ishola-Ayodeji. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Patience is a Subtle Thief, was named one of BuzzFeed's best books of May 2022 and received a coveted Kirkus-starred review. As a journalist, she has showcased her talent across a diverse range of platforms, including http://ELLE.com, PBS, http://Ebony.com, CUNY TV, and more. Her career has seen her cover extraordinary people, communities, and events from New York City to Paris and from Nigeria to Ghana. In 2017, Essence Magazine named her among its Woke 100 Women for launching Beyond Classically Beautiful (https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/01/beyondclassicallybeautiful-us-based-nigerian-journalist-abi-ishola-creates-photo-story-in-support-of-classic-black-beauty/), an acclaimed photo story and media platform celebrating women of color who defy traditional beauty standards which you’ll learn much more about in our conversation. After years of struggling to write a complete novel, she adopted a winning plan that helped her finish her manuscript seamlessly. She landed a deal with HarperCollins upon her first submission to a publisher. As she continues to work on her second novel, she is also coaching aspiring authors on how to write and finish the novel of their dreams. Where to find Abi? www.aishola.com (https://www.aishola.com) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-ishola/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aishola/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/aisholaayodeji) On X (http://twitter.com/@aishola) On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@AbiIshola) What’s Abi watching? The Chi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chi) Sex Education (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_Education_(TV_series)) Game of Thrones (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones) Other topics of interest: Revisit EP 74 (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/nana-ekua-brew-hammond) Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond (http://nanabrewhammond.com) All about Miami Gardens, Florida (https://www.miamigardens-fl.gov) About Ibadan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibadan), Nigeria Why Ilesa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilesa)? A visti with fellow Glocal Citizen, Funsho Ogundipe (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/funsho-ogundipe) About Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moshood_Abiola#:~:text=Chief%20Moshood%20Kashimawo%20Olawale%20Abiola,aristocrat%20of%20the%20Egba%20clan.) and the stolen election (https://www.thehistoryville.com/mko-abiola/) More about the Center for Black Literature @ Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn (https://centerforblackliterature.org) and the Wild Seeds Writers Retreat (https://centerforblackliterature.org/wild-seeds-retreat/) About #imageactivitst, Michaela Angela Davis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaela_Angela_Davis) About the film The Devil Wears Prada (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada_(film)) James Baldwin, Toni Morrison and more about Abi’s Glocal Speak (https://speakola.com/eulogy/for-james-baldwin-by-toni-morrison-1987) About Supacel and sickle cell anemia (https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jul/10/hit-netflix-show-is-raising-awareness-of-sickle-cell-anaemia) Special Guest: Abi Ishola-Ayodeji.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! Increasingly, I am thinking thoughts about places of being that better reflect citizen-centered social, economic and built enviroments. In recent conversation with Paul Damalie (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/paul-kwesi-damalie) and following the works of another fellow GC, Chinedu Echeruo (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/beloved-ecosystem-6923267349097680896/) (which happens to be how I came across this week’s guest), those thoughts are beginning to rise into a mental framework for manifesting that new world. Born and raised in Nigeria, Victor Ndukwe is an Architect that has evolved over the years straddle tech and design. He is currently a founding team member of Itana (formerly Talent City) (https://www.itana.africa) and is positioned to change the environmental and economic landscape in Africa. Victor developed a keen mind for technical things in his formative years and honed his creativity in architecture school. He is a T-shaped individual (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-shaped_skills) with strong skills in Architecture and environmental planning and secondary skills in programming - a hardcore java developer once upon a time. He has worked in architecture firms, software development firms, real estate development firms, and now city developers. He has his eyes set on developing the infrastructure in Africa by unlocking capital for development as well as solving the critical problem of energy in Africa. Victor’s optimism and committment are clear as you’ll come to understand in our conversation, and with this blueprint, his vision is looking like a present many on the Continent have been anticipating. Where to find Victor? Find out more about the Donacare Foundation (http://www.donacarefoundation.org) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorndukwe/) On X (https://twitter.com/vndukwe) What’s Victor listening to? Johann Sebastian Bach (lin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGA1v6gZj1s) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (https://www.classicfm.com/composers/mozart/music/) George Frideric Handel (https://www.classicfm.com/composers/handel/) Other topics of interest: Umahia or Ama Ahia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umuahia) in Abia State (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abia_State), Nigeria About Governor Alex Otti (https://www.alexotti.com) Discovery Channel (https://www.discovery.com) Charter Cities Institute (https://chartercitiesinstitute.org/intro/#whycc) Computer Village. Ikeja Lagos (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Village) The Echelon Conspiracy Film (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echelon_Conspiracy) NIIT Nigeria (https://www.niit.com/nigeria) Free Trade Zones in Nigeria (https://nepza.gov.ng/free-zones/) What is Industry 3.0? (https://tech-labs.com/blog/evolution-industry-10-40-and-beyond) Special Guest: Victor Ndukwe.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week we’re going full circle with Zimbabwean-American, Vimbo Watson. Born in Zimbabwe, Vimbo’s family relocated to the US before she spoke her first words. Nonethless, her mother tongue has remained in her heart and has been a foundational part of fullfilling a life-long passion to uplift people and especially those in need back home. After a career in education as a teacher and principal, she’s now applying her administrative talents as the Director of Development for Kuda Vana Partnership (https://www.kudavana.org) an American-Zimbabwean non-profit operating a children's home and school in Zimbabwe. A passionate speaker and professional development provider she often translates her enthusiasm for learning and education into teaching others how to make time for wellness and self-care in their daily lives. Where to find Vimbo? vimbowatson.com (link https://vimbowatson.com/) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vimbo/) On Instragram (https://www.instagram.com/vimbowatson/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vimbowatson) On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@VimboVivien/featured) What’s Vimbo reading? Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends (https://a.co/d/3M4FuOe) by Marisa G. Franco PhD Atomic Habits (lin https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits) by James Clear Drowning (https://a.co/d/a9sRbeu) and other books by T.J. Newman (https://tjnewmanauthor.com) Books by Brené Brown (https://brenebrown.com) The Art of Gathering (https://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gathering) by Priya Parker The Lazy Genius Way (https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com) by Kendra Adachi Other topics of interest: Mutare, Zimbabwe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutare) Clans and Totems in Zimbabwean Culture (https://beingafrican.com/clans-totems-in-shona-culture/#:~:text=Referred to as Mutupo in,believed to be your totem.) On Trauma-focused Therapy (https://www.verywellmind.com/trauma-therapy-definition-types-techniques-and-efficacy-5191413) Special Guest: Vimbo Watson.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! The beautiful thing about life is that with care and attention time refines and gives rise to the amazement that is our daily experience. I met this week's guest nearly a decade ago, in the country she currently calls home, as we were both starting our work in the African edutainment industry and as she was making her way back home to Tanzania to do what she prepared for when getting her MBA and BS in International Business and Economics from Overton School of Business in the US--making a difference for African children. Tanzanian born and raised, Doreen Kessy is a Co-founder at STEM Girls Education (SGE), a social enterprise with a mission to help more girls in Africa become innovators. An education and women's champion at heart, Doreen holds the belief that empowering women and girls to drive change is essential in fostering a more sustainable and kinder world for all. Previously Chief Business Officer at Ubongo Learning, she was instrumental in growing the organisation as she led its expansion to 41 countries in Africa reaching over 30 million kids. She was named “Entrepreneur of the Year in Education” by Women In Africa Initiative (WIA), Winner of Next Billion EdTech Prize 2019, is also an Acumen Fellow, Future Elect Fellow, Global Shaper, an initiative of the World Economic Forum and Tedx speaker. Not only is the future bright, our present is brighter with social entreperneurs like Doreen making their mark in markets across Africa! Where to find Doreen? On Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doreen_Kessy) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreen-kessy-1b887439/) On Twitter (https://twitter.com/doreenkessy?lang=en) What’s Doreen listening to? Brook Castillo’s The LIfe Coach School Podcast (https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/) How I Built This Podcast (https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/) Huberman Lab Podcast (https://www.hubermanlab.com/all-episodes) The Mel Robbins Podcast (https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast) This American Life Podcast (https://www.thisamericanlife.org) The Tim Ferriss Show (https://tim.blog/podcast/) The Dairy Of A CEO Podcast (https://stevenbartlett.com/doac/) Other topics of interest: About Njombe’s Iringa Region, Tanzania (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iringa_Region) Things to do in Rosebank, Gauteng (https://www.inyourpocket.com/johannesburg/things-to-do-in-rosebank-a-neighbourhood-guide-to_78589f) About Smile 4 Africa (https://www.smileforafrica.co.zw/index.html) Yo! (https://dsae.co.za/entry/yo/e07976) Haibo! (https://www.news24.com/you/news/local/how-well-do-you-know-your-local-lingo-ten-sa-words-you-need-to-know-this-heritage-day-20230922), Sawubona - Sikhona (https://youtu.be/azFzlDNxhHY?si=Iy9yoISlNaLWj6lm) and other South African Expressions The Life Coach School (https://thelifecoachschool.com/) What’s Doreen riding? (https://suzukicycles.com/scooter) Microschools in action in Africa (https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/p/brave-learners-in-emerging-microschools)

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week we're back in East Africa in conversation with Kenyan, Farhan Guled, coming to you in two parts. Farhan takes us with him from his native homeland to Europe and back to East Africa where he is currently Executive Director of Salaam Bank Limited in Kampala, Uganda; he has been instrumental is building the bank's start-up operation in the country. Born and raised in Kenya he began his entreprenuearship journey as founder of Maisha Fitness Center in Nairobi. Wearing many professional hats, Farhan is a "Multipotentialite Creative Thinker" offering an off the shelf business growth consultancy. As a visionary strategist, he helps businesses with the right intuitive and informative strategies that guarantee transformational growth. In his service endeavors, he is a board member of The Young Leaders of Finance (Le Club des Jeunes Dirigeants Financiers), which gathers young and mid-level professionals with various backgrounds who work with or within the financial sector taken in the broad sense. Some highlights of our conversation are Farhan's in depth tutorial on the links between Islamic finance and sustainable development goals as well as his delight with the sites and sounds of Uganda. Like me, I think you'll be ready to book your visit straight away! Where to find Farhan? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhan-guled-705b2ba9/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/franguled/) On X (https://twitter.com/farhan_guled?lang=en) What’s Farhan Reading? Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential (https://a.co/d/09eDivm5) by Matt Higgins Other topics of interest: On Islamic Banking and Finance (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_banking_and_finance) Salaam African Bank (https://www.banksalaam.com) Jinja, Uganda (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinja,_Uganda) Fort Portal, Uganda (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Portal) and traditions of the Tooro Kingdom (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooro_Kingdom) Kabale, Uganda: City of Peace (https://www.internationalcitiesofpeace.org/cities-listing__trashed/kabale-uganda/) About Merck HQ Germany (https://www.emdgroup.com/en) Afrika Kommt (https://afrika-kommt.de) Special Guest: Farhan Guled.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week we're back in East Africa in conversation with Kenyan, Farhan Guled, coming to you in two parts. Farhan takes us with him from his native homeland to Europe and back to East Africa where he is currently Executive Director of Salaam Bank Limited in Kampala, Uganda; he has been instrumental is building the bank's start-up operation in the country. Born and raised in Kenya he began his entreprenuearship journey as founder of Maisha Fitness Center in Nairobi. Wearing many professional hats, Farhan is a "Multipotentialite Creative Thinker" offering an off the shelf business growth consultancy. As a visionary strategist, he helps businesses with the right intuitive and informative strategies that guarantee transformational growth. In his service endeavors, he is a board member of The Young Leaders of Finance (Le Club des Jeunes Dirigeants Financiers), which gathers young and mid-level professionals with various backgrounds who work with or within the financial sector taken in the broad sense. Some highlights of our conversation are Farhan's in depth tutorial on the links between Islamic finance and sustainable development goals as well as his delight with the sites and sounds of Uganda. Like me, I think you'll be ready to book your visit straight away! Where to find Farhan? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhan-guled-705b2ba9/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/franguled/) On X (https://twitter.com/farhan_guled?lang=en) What’s Farhan Reading? Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential (https://a.co/d/09eDivm5) by Matt Higgins Other topics of interest: On Islamic Banking and Finance (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_banking_and_finance) Salaam African Bank (https://www.banksalaam.com) Jinja, Uganda (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinja,_Uganda) Fort Portal, Uganda (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Portal) and traditions of the Tooro Kingdom (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooro_Kingdom) Kabale, Uganda: City of Peace (https://www.internationalcitiesofpeace.org/cities-listing__trashed/kabale-uganda/) About Merck HQ Germany (https://www.emdgroup.com/en) Afrika Kommt (https://afrika-kommt.de) Special Guest: Farhan Guled.

Summer Greetings Glocal Citizens! My guest this week, comes to us via fellow Glocal Citizen, Yana Fleming (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/yana-fleming). Like Yana, Emilly Okello-Juma is a seasoned communications and program management professional. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Emilly’s work has taken her to points near and far across around the world. She has 13 years of experience working in communications roles including on-continent support across all regions in Africa on projects funded by international actors such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, Feed the Future and Prosper Africa. She has demonstrated experience in development communications, including report writing, branding, client and stakeholder relationships, visibility growth, policy engagement, and prodding action towards key outcomes for beneficiaries. Emilly has also served as board member in charge of Communications at SlumChild Foundation (http://slumchildfoundation.org). This week’s conversation is a great compliment or prelude to upcoming episodes featuring conversations from our second The Future of Work Solutionscape and Stretch Salon that took place last weekend in London which centered on agriculture. Curious about what these sessions are about? Check out scenes from our May Day Salon in Brooklyn, New York (https://youtu.be/H8AZkJKJiKM) and stay tuned for opportunities to engage with the Glocal Citizens community worldwide. Where to find Emily? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilly-o-5847b620/) What’s Emilly listening to? Ginny Clarke’s (https://www.ginnyclarke.com/) Fifth Dimensional Leadership Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@5-DLeadership) The Moth Podcast (https://themoth.org/podcast) The LINK Cast (https://policylinkglobal.org/linkcast) What’s Emilly reading? Women Who Run with the Wolves (https://a.co/d/0gTQKpyn) by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés Other topics of interest: Economic vs. Commercial Diplomacy (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unveiling-distinction-economic-diplomacy-vs-commercial-sinisa-pepic/) Prosper Africa (https://www.prosperafrica.gov/resource/investment-and-partnership-opportunities-in-africas-creative-industries/) Vivo Fashion Group (https://vivofashiongroup.com) The Nation Media Group (https://www.nationmedia.com) The Malabo Declaration (https://www.resakss.org/sites/default/files/Malabo Declaration on Agriculture_2014_11 26-.pdf) African Union Agenda 2063 (https://au.int/en/treaties/1165) Rwanda’s former Minister of Agriculture Gérardine Mukeshimana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A9rardine_Mukeshimana) Special Guest: Emilly Okello-Juma.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! I met Elike Kofi Nkansa, a multifaceted creative with a background in literature and art with a keen interest in fine detailng, one afternoon at a place called the Green Butterfly Market (https://greenbutterflyghana.com/greenbutterflymarket/) in Accra. He was seated in front of a beautiful portrait tapestry which I eventually purchased after visiting his flagship boutique and seeing a sampling of his portfolio. He trained as an architect and is the designer for his fashion brand, Elike Clothing which has become a household name, particularly in Ghana, and he has clothed many eminent personalites. He is currently costumier for three-time Grammy nominated artiste Rocky Dawuni (https://rockydawuni.com). Elike was selected amongst 14 other garment manufacturers in Ghana to spearhead an effort in mass production under AGOA (https://agoa.info/about-agoa.html)--African Growth and Opportunities Act, through which his enterprise gained the requisite training to engage in mass apparel and textile production. His brand is minimalist afrocentric and heavily inclined in technically and functionally artistic design. He mentors young artisans in the fashion industry helping to release fresh creativity into the fashion space. Through his art he hopes to forge closer bonds of peace and kinship between peoples wilst empowering women and youth. Where to find Elike? www.elikeclothing.com On Facebook (https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069978938042) What’s Elike reading? War and Peace (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_and_Peace) by Leo Tolstoy Works by Robert Greene (https://powerseductionandwar.com) What’s Elike watching? Guest Who’s Coming to Dinner (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guess_Who%27s_Coming_to_Dinner) Kramer vs. Kramer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kramer_vs._Kramer) Other topics of interest: Leklebi Dafor (https://mapcarta.com/N7234270840) Coffee and Togo (https://perfectdailygrind.com/2022/12/coffee-production-in-togo/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMore%20than%2040%2C000%20households%20in,farmers%20who%20also%20produce%20cocoa.) About the game Chaskele (https://www.theghanareport.com/games-that-entertained-children-in-the-90s/) RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architects (https://www.architecture.com) Ghana Institute of Architects (https://gia.com.gh) About technical pens (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_pen) About the Peugot 504 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot_504#:~:text=The%20504%20was%20elected%20European,visibility%2C%20strong%20engine%20and%20refinement.) About Ricci Osei (https://humansofafrica.net/ricci-osei-a-cultural-and-artistic-icon/#google_vignette) and son, Reggie Rockstone (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_Rockstone) About UT Bank’s Kofi Amoabeng (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Kofi_Amoabeng) William Blake’s The Chimney Sweeper (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chimney_Sweeper) About Ambassador D.K Osei (https://web.facebook.com/gbcghana/videos/3331626410408171) Special Guest: Elike Nkansa.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! I met Elike Kofi Nkansa, a multifaceted creative with a background in literature and art with a keen interest in fine detailng, one afternoon at a place called the Green Butterfly Market (https://greenbutterflyghana.com/greenbutterflymarket/) in Accra. He was seated in front of a beautiful portrait tapestry which I eventually purchased after visiting his flagship boutique and seeing a sampling of his portfolio. He trained as an architect and is the designer for his fashion brand, Elike Clothing which has become a household name, particularly in Ghana, and he has clothed many eminent personalites. He is currently costumier for three-time Grammy nominated artiste Rocky Dawuni (https://rockydawuni.com). Elike was selected amongst 14 other garment manufacturers in Ghana to spearhead an effort in mass production under AGOA (https://agoa.info/about-agoa.html)--African Growth and Opportunities Act, through which his enterprise gained the requisite training to engage in mass apparel and textile production. His brand is minimalist afrocentric and heavily inclined in technically and functionally artistic design. He mentors young artisans in the fashion industry helping to release fresh creativity into the fashion space. Through his art he hopes to forge closer bonds of peace and kinship between peoples wilst empowering women and youth. Where to find Elike? www.elikeclothing.com On Facebook (https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069978938042) What’s Elike reading? War and Peace (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_and_Peace) by Leo Tolstoy Works by Robert Greene (https://powerseductionandwar.com) What’s Elike watching? Guest Who’s Coming to Dinner (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guess_Who%27s_Coming_to_Dinner) Kramer vs. Kramer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kramer_vs._Kramer) Other topics of interest: Leklebi Dafor (https://mapcarta.com/N7234270840) Coffee and Togo (https://perfectdailygrind.com/2022/12/coffee-production-in-togo/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMore%20than%2040%2C000%20households%20in,farmers%20who%20also%20produce%20cocoa.) About the game Chaskele (https://www.theghanareport.com/games-that-entertained-children-in-the-90s/) RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architects (https://www.architecture.com) Ghana Institute of Architects (https://gia.com.gh) About technical pens (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_pen) About the Peugot 504 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot_504#:~:text=The%20504%20was%20elected%20European,visibility%2C%20strong%20engine%20and%20refinement.) About Ricci Osei (https://humansofafrica.net/ricci-osei-a-cultural-and-artistic-icon/#google_vignette) and son, Reggie Rockstone (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_Rockstone) About UT Bank’s Kofi Amoabeng (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Kofi_Amoabeng) William Blake’s The Chimney Sweeper (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chimney_Sweeper) About Ambassador D.K Osei (https://web.facebook.com/gbcghana/videos/3331626410408171) Special Guest: Elike Nkansa.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week we have a Glocal Citizens first so keep reading! I first met my guest, Robert “Bob” Bush, Jr., more than 15 years ago in a cute bistro in the Meat Packing District in New York City. At the time, he had been living in the Middle East for a couple of years as Managing Director and Senior Advisor for the Corporate Office of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoumis, Prime Minister of the UAE. As you’ll hear in the conversation this was in many ways a culminating role, that started to take shape while backpacking around the world after university. He continues to “live” in the Middle East, but in true Glocal Citizens style, his work and life have taken him through Europe, back to the US, Africa and the far East. Bob is now President and CEO of Cajary Majlis, the exclusive distributor of Mutombo Coffee, co-founded by NBA Hall of Famer and Global Humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo. Cajary Majlis, an international trader of commodities and a distributor of food and feed products from around the world, uses its networks, talents, and resources to solve challenging problems related to building commodity businesses in emerging markets. Throughout his 30+ year professional career, he’s established himself as a seasoned senior investment executive with experience across industries (advanced manufacturing, financial services, energy, ICT, e-health, life sciences, security, and retail), geographies (USA, Europe, China, Middle East and Africa), as well as asset classes (venture capital, private equity, Islamic finance). He also advises the European Commission on Public Private Partnerships and is an SME advisor for the EC’s Horizon 2020 Initiative. In the spring of 2020, he became an advisor to Ahmed bin Sulayem, the executive chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre in the UAE. He speaks frequently to governments, universities, and corporates and is a contributing writer to Forbes Middle East online edition. So now the treat! For all of you coffee lovers and lovers of coffee lovers, Mutombo Coffee is offering an exclusive perk for GC listeners. Use GLOCAL10 discount code at checkout and receive a 10 percent discout on your order. Buy now here (https://www.mutombocoffee.com)! As an added perk, from now until June 15, 2024, Mutombo Coffee will donate 10 percent of sales for those using the Glocal10 code to the Glocal Citizens platform. This is great timing as our community is growing and we love any and all the support that helps to inspire action. Where to find Bob? MutomboCoffee.com (https://www.mutombocoffee.com) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcbushjr/) What’s Bob reading? Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465026567?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ES9N0123B15D77SCBVG2) by Douglas R. Hofstadter Other topics of interest: East St. Louis' Challening Past (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_St._Louis_massacre) Gateway Arch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gateway_Arch) See Dubai’s Transformation (https://steemit.com/photography/@farman58/the-amazing-transformation-of-dubai-1990-to-2018) About Dikembe Mutombo (linkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikembe_Mutombo) and understanding his health challenge (https://youtu.be/iJK_m91unDs?si=lyJt2IW3Fmim6Ahx) Dikembe Mutombo’s - We Are Family Foundation (https://www.wearefamilyfoundation.org/dikembe-mutombo) Coffee Science (https://www.coffeescience.org/science-behind-perfect-morning-cup-coffee/) About Mohka Port in Yemen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mokha) Africa and Coffee (https://www.africa.com/the-state-of-african-coffee-production-in-2023/) Regenerative Agriculture 101 (https://www.nrdc.org/stories/regenerative-agriculture-101) Special Guest: Robert Bush, Jr..

Greetings Glocal Citizens! Beach has been in heavy rotation in my mind lately so I decided to recreate the experience of being there through conversations with guests from a favorite beach destination - Jamaica. Our tour guides for this virtual experience are fellow Stanford alum and techpreneur, Stacy Kirk; logistics, supply chain and production systems expert, Andray McKenzie; ceramic sculptor and art therapist, Beverley Watson; intelligence advisor, author, and speaker, Suki Fuller; global lifestyle ambassador, Morris Sinclair; talent development visionary, Natasha Moore; and Black feminist researcher, writer, and curator, Nydia Swaby. I drew some inspriation from learning that last week, on May 23rd, Jamaica observed May Day or Labour Day while this week, the US observes Memorial Day. In the spirit of meaningful work and service and reflection you’ll hear voices from Glocal Citizens throughout the years. Where to find our guests? Stacy Kirk (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/stacy-kirk) Andray McKenzie (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/andray-mckenzie) Beverley Watson (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/beverley-watson) Suki Fuller (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/suki-fuller) Morris Sinclair (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/morris-sinclair) Natasha D. Moore (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/natasha-d-moore) Nydia A. Swaby (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/nydia-swaby) Other topics of interest: May Day in Jamaica (http://www.nlj.gov.jm/labourday/labourday.html#:~:text=Since%201890%20May%201%20has,May%2023rd%20of%20each%20year.) The Origins of Memorial Day (https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/memday.pdf) Special Guests: Andray McKenzie, Beverley Watson, Morris Sinclair, Natasha Moore, Nydia Swaby, Stacy Kirk, and Suki Fuller.