The AfroCurators™ Podcast

Wow, 2020 was a year for many of us! Are you STILL playing it small? Do you feel guilty prospering while others may not be as fortunate?Is your confidence shaken?Are you still harboring fear from last year? And now a month into 2021 - you realize your mindset needs to change ASAP. It's time to thrive in our genius and purpose and Taiwo Adewunmi shares practical advice on how to do just that! Representing📍Nigeria (🇳🇬)Taiwo Adewunmi is a Lagos born, Nigerian-American who During the week - has a day job that consists of listening to users tell their stories in creative ways at Facebook  on the weekends  - she is creating meaningful content to uplift and encourage others via her life-changing platform called The Pearl - a safe space for women walking in God’s design for purity to embody His purpose. Taiwo is a Cali resident, but when she’s not in town, you can find her traveling around the world and taking epic pictures. In this episode, Taiwo is going to share how we can thrive in spite of what 2020 may have thrown your way… 2021 is your year! Follow her journey:Taiwo Adewunmi InstagramChronicalesofTK Instagram_____________________The AfroCurators™ podcast highlights lived cultural experiences of talented multi-generational creatives, social influencers, and culture shifters of the African Diaspora -- who have achieved inspiring success by curating their own legacy and walking in their purpose. Connect with AfroCurators WebsiteInstagramFacebook Connect with your Host, Skye Idehen:InstagramTwitterLinkedInWebsite_____________________Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own talk show...podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and fun way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE

Are you still stuck in life? It's the start of 2021 and you are still playing it safe. The unknown is so scary. Is there something you keep dreaming of? Do you have the desire to do more? Tomeka really dropped some gems in this episode and shares exactly how she took a leap of faith, put her pride aside, and positioned herself with the help of mentors to land the career of her dreams!Representing 📍Liberia  🇱🇷Tomeka Kolleh is a first-generation Liberian American from Detroit, who earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Bowling Green State University. Quickly thereafter, without having a job she stepped out on faith & booked a one-way ticket to NYC. There were a series of events that led her to crush it at Remy Martin to having seats at the table with Diddy, becoming the Associate of the Chairman’s Office at Combs Enterprises. Currently, she is a brand manager at Motown records where she led the way in Nigerian Superstar Tiwa Savage's American debut with her latest album Celia - out now. I can't wait for you to listen to this great story!Follow her journey:Tomeka Kolleh InstagramTiwa Savage "Celia" Album_____________________The AfroCurators™ podcast highlights lived cultural experiences of talented multi-generational creatives, social influencers, and culture shifters of the African Diaspora -- who have achieved inspiring success by curating their own legacy and walking in their purpose. Connect with AfroCurators WebsiteInstagramFacebook Connect with your Host, Skye Idehen:InstagramTwitterLinkedInWebsite_____________________Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own talk show...podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and fun way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Are you hiding your God-given gifts? Do you have clarity on your purpose? Is your view of “Walking in your purpose?” limited? Do you struggle with confidently showing up in the world? Are you just ready to level up? I believe in you and Joy shares her secret sauce! Joy is the queen of pushing you to view purpose in a way that is unique and created for you and you alone. As she says, everything you go thru - the good and bad - leads you to walk intentionally in your purpose.  You are going to be set free from whatever is holding you back - please have a notebook and tissues on hand! Tap into this episode for the gems! Representing📍Nigeria (🇳🇬)Joy Osahon-Agbator is a Nigerian-American woman who gave God her, yes to launch a blog site back in 2015 following a breakup. Since then, Joy’s thought-provoking and relatable blogs, social media posts, and motivational videos have deeply impacted the lives of many women and men throughout the world. Her infectious smile and warm spirit have led her to connect and serve individuals throughout her personal and professional journey. As a result, Joy’s passion for helping others converted her into a dynamic speaker where she has been able to speak at various conferences, lead workshops, serve as a panelist, and the author of, This Is Not Your Typical 'Finding Your Purpose' Book. When often asked what keeps her going, she states that her mission is to “encourage individuals to speak with JOY despite life’s circumstances.Follow her journey:Joy Osahon InstagramJoy Osahon WebsiteBuy her book here_____________________The AfroCurators™ podcast highlights lived cultural experiences of talented multi-generational creatives, social influencers, and culture shifters of the African Diaspora -- who have achieved inspiring success by curating their own legacy and walking in their purpose. Connect with AfroCurators WebsiteInstagramFacebook Connect with your Host, Skye Idehen:InstagramTwitterLinkedInWebsite_____________________Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own talk show...podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and fun way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minuBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Feeling stuck is no fun? Not having clarity on your purpose is stressful? Are you questioning if formal education is for you? Is there pressure from family or yourself to keep pursuing a career you don’t love? Is it worth forcing yourself to take a shot at an industry you have no experience in?  I mean where do you even start in building a brand when you have no idea which direction to go… Paakow Essandoh is the powerhouse CEO behind "The Official Lifestyle Brand for the Diaspora" - MIZIZI!! There is something powerful about authenticity and following your intuition. While in college, he took a leap of faith to pursue a clothing brand that is now a household name worn by celebrities and backed by Marvel Studios. Tune in to learn how he did it! Representing📍Ghana (🇬🇭)Paakow Essandoh is the founder and CEO of MIZIZI, meaning "roots" in Swahili, it is the official lifestyle brand for the African diaspora. His work seeks to address African cultural representation and connection among members of the vast Diaspora. Paakow launched MIZIZI at the age of 20, while a student at the University of South Florida. Since its launch in 2015, the line has grown into a coveted streetwear brand, with a cult following across the globe. A frequent speaker on topics of entrepreneurship and Afropolitanism, Paakow has been featured on platforms such as Forbes and Vogue; and has lectured at Ivy League universities across the US as well as held entrepreneurial workshops worldwide from the United Kingdom to South Africa."  I’m so excited for you'll to hear his story! Follow his journey:Paakow Essandoh InstagramMIZIZI InstagramPaakow Essandoh LinkedIn_____________________The AfroCurators™ podcast highlights lived cultural experiences of talented multi-generational creatives, social influencers, and culture shifters of the African Diaspora -- who have achieved inspiring success by curating their own legacy and walking in their purpose. Connect with AfroCurators WebsiteInstagramFacebook Connect with your Host, Skye Idehen:InstagramTwitterLinkedInWebsite_____________________Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own talk show...podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and fun way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

What happens after you graduate and spend your whole life preparing for a career but it doesn't work out? What happens if you lost your job during COVID? What if you are just ready to pivot into a new role? Are you prepared to do so? Kehinde Adewunmi shares her journey on how she has navigated through her career - the good and the real! This episode is perfect for anyone who is looking to make moves in their career, whether you stay & grow or pivot - you will gain so much knowledge! Representing📍Nigeria (🇳🇬)Kehinde Adewunmi was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She grew up in NYC and Maryland. She moved across the country almost 5 years ago to work at LinkedIn and over the course of 4+ years, She partnered with small and medium-sized companies on the Global Sales team and Global Accounts team within Talent Solutions.Kenny is currently a Strategic Partner Manager on the Commerce Partnerships team at Facebook, where she partners with businesses to help them achieve their goals using Facebook & Instagram platforms.Outside of her professional work experiences, Kenny curates content on lifestyle, travel, and tech. She has a YouTube channel called ChroniclesofTK, where she partners with employees at various tech companies to discuss how underrepresented groups can break in and thrive in the industry. Kenny also uses her personal Instagram platform to highlight Inspiring black Women via Instagram Live.  Follow her journey:Kehinde Adewunmi Instagram  Kehinde Adewunmi LinkedInChroniclesofTK YoutubeChroniclesofTK InstagramResources:H1B Salary DatabaseGlassdoorBlind App_____________________The AfroCurators™ podcast highlights lived cultural experiences of talented multi-generational creatives, social influencers, and culture shifters of the African Diaspora -- who have achieved inspiring success by curating their own legacy and walking in their purpose. Connect with AfroCurators WebsiteInstagramFacebook Connect with your Host, Skye Idehen:InstagramTwitterLinkedInWebsite_____________________Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own talk show...podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and fun way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Are you just scrolling on Instagram and Linkedin - with no strategy? Hours have gone by and you feel guilty about how much time you spent on social media today? You are not alone. Portia Obeng is your girl and in this episode, she shares valuable tips to get you on the right path - Trust us!Portia Obeng is here to help you develop a healthier relationship with social media. Far too many people fall into social media rabbit holes. Think about all the times you logged on to LinkedIn or Instagram with the intent to search for something specific, only to get distracted. If you don’t have the proper strategy or processes to manage your account, social media can consume you and leave you with an intense feeling of overwhelm and defeat. But it doesn’t have to be that way.Portia Obeng is the founder of The Black Bachelorette & a social media consultant with nearly 10 years of experience in social media strategy and content management. She started before Snaps were chatted, Instagram had stories, and Tiks were toked; and her current specialties are Instagram and LinkedIn.She works to help people and organizations understand how they can use social media, not let social media use them. She encourages them to step away from continuous mindless scrolling and figure out how to use social media to enhance their work, lives, and personal brands. Portia loves being Ghanaian, spicy food, dancing, live music, listening to podcasts, experiencing new countries, and reading a good book (preferably on a beautiful beach in Ghana).Follow her journey:Portia Obeng Website The BlackBachelorette Instagram  _____________________The AfroCurators™ podcast highlights lived cultural experiences of talented multi-generational creatives, social influencers, and culture shifters of the African Diaspora -- who have achieved inspiring success by curating their own legacy and walking in their purpose. Connect with AfroCurators WebsiteInstagramFacebook Connect with your Host, Skye Idehen:InstagramTwitterLinkedInWebsite_____________________Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own talk show...podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and fun way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.Start HERE and Let’s create something great, together. We are rooting for you! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

wEAre you over it? Is Quarantine driving you crazy yet? Almost a year later and we are still in some sort of quarantine situation with no quick end in sight. This week Dr. Chinyere Okpaleke, better known as Dr. Chi, is going to share how she uses self-care to boost creativity during a global pandemic.⁠⁠Representing Nigeria📍🇳🇬⁠Dr. Chinyere Okpaleke, better known as Dr. Chi, is a unique family medicine physician who wears different hats outside of practicing medicine! She played undergraduate basketball at the University of South Florida while majoring in biomedical sciences. She went on to complete her Master's Degree from USF in Medical Sciences, then the journey of med school began at Ross University School of Medicine.Throughout her medical training, she valued patient care but always felt there was more that she could offer...Dr. Chi founded Reality Speaks, Inc, a 501c3 non-profit organization, dedicated to helping student-athletes succeed after sports by mentorship, volunteering, and offering workshops. During this process, she has expanded her organization to be community-focused; giving back to the people who need it the most. And currently her non-profit organizes annual clothing drives & Christmas toy drives, serves food to foster kids and the homeless community, and offers college scholarships.Even throughout this service, Dr. Chi also finds time to teach free yoga to her diverse community and promote health and self-love.She completed her residency training at the University of South Florida and currently works full-time as a hospitalist. She is on a journey to make medicine more interactive and accessible for all individuals; spreading health knowledge as a right to know and understand. Serving like Christ and philanthropy are the reasons her heart smiles and the reasons her passion glows.Follow her journey: WebsiteInstagramTwitter_____________________The AfroCurators™ podcast highlights lived cultural experiences of talented multi-generational creatives, social influencers, and culture shifters of the African Diaspora -- who have achieved inspiring success by curating their own legacy and walking in their purpose. Connect with AfroCurators WebsiteInstagramFacebook Connect with your Host, Skye Idehen:InstagramTwitterLinkedInWebsite_____________________Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own talk show...podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and fun way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.Start HERE and Let’Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The AfroCurators™ podcast highlights lived cultural experiences of talented multi-generational creatives, social influencers, and culture shifters of the African Diaspora -- who have achieved inspiring success by curating their own legacy and walking in their purpose. Connect with us: Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest @afrocuratorsConnect with your Host, Skye Idehen: Instagram & Twitter @curatedbyskye

The AfroCurators™ podcast highlights lived cultural experiences of talented multi-generational creatives, social influencers, and culture shifters of the African Diaspora -- who have achieved inspiring success by curating their own legacy and walking in their purpose. Connect with us: Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest @afrocuratorsConnect with your Host, Skye Idehen: Instagram & Twitter @curatedbyskye