the Bantu Collective

In this episode Gaëlle walks us through how to harness our mindsets and become the greatest versions of ourselves. She explains how to uncover and unlearn unconscious patterns and limiting beliefs in order to design the lives we desire.  We ask questions like whether Covid has disrupted collective consciousness and how the world has shifted greatly in the past year?  Gaëlle is mindset mentor, a motivational speaker, a well-being expert and Psychology Magazine, UK ambassador. She mentors and works with women entrepreneurs and mentors to lead the lives of their dreams by busting through any mental blocks and developing the winners mindset. Connect with Gaëlle: www.arockstarmindset.com Instagram: @arockstarmindset

In this episode we dive into what it may mean for Africa when the impact of AI begins to surface in the world, looking at the youth of the continent as resource for the continent and weaving philosophical ideas and concepts to permeate old paradigms and models for development.   Jason Kitenge is a commercial policy adviser in London, UK and founder of the Pamoja Network.  Through his line of work, he is keen to support African  youth and talent on the continent as being part of the resolve that tackles the issue of the staggering youth unemployment rate across the Africa. Connect with the Pamoja Network: Website: www.pamojanetwork.org Instagram: @pamoja_network and @jasonkitenge Connect with us at: Instagram: @_thebantucollective Email: thebantucollective@gmail.com

Jacob Sakil is a former Young Mayor of Lewisham, (2009-10), founder of both Connecting Conversations and American Bites and is a long time advocate of young people of colour in politics. In his line of work Jacob advocates for young people of colour in London, UK to be part of and actively engage in todays local and national politics to effect change and opportunity in their communities. In this episode we speak on how and if the collective shifting in consciousness can explain for how younger generations are resonating and thinking differently in society ? How does this all forgo in building systems that qualify for and support an equal society? Jacob speaks on why engaging in your local politics and involving young people of colour could be the missing link. He shares on the lessons that come along with starting a businesses, receiving mentorship, the value of building a strong network around you and his plans to run for Local Councillor in 2021. Connect with Jacob on: @JacobSakil @connectingconversationsc and @american.bites Connect with us: Instagram: @_thebantucollective Email: thebantucollective@gmail.com

Ep 4: A Caribbean born-UK raised Royston and Patricia walk us through life in the UK as children of the Windrush Era. How life as a second generation Caribbean impacted their outlook and experience of the UK education system. The personal healing and growth that was triggered by growing up in a system and a foreign community not designed for racial inclusivity and equality. Royston and Patrica are now founding members of the The Garvey Village social enterprise, on a mission to repair and bring healing to the Afro-Caribbean community in London, UK. The Garvey Village is set to bring together members of the African and Caribbean diaspora to create an establishment of unity for personal and group empowerment. Guests: Royston John & Patricia Palmers Website: www.thegarveyvillage.org/ the BantuCollective Podcast: Instagram: @_theBantuCollective

In this episode we discuss the various elements to the ancient science and art of Astrology. The mysterious yet visible influence of Astrology in our  lives, our individual and collective psychology as well as how to begin observing and reading your own chart. Maame Esi and Spectrum of Salome are both practicing astrologers in London, UK who graced this episode with their wisdom and passion for this science and shared their unique relationship to the cosmos. Connect with our Guests: Spectrum of Salome -  Instagram: @spectrumofsalome Email: spectrumofsalome@gmail.com Website: https://deep-signs.company.site/ Maame Esi -  Instagram: @astrlights Email: astropal5@yahoo.com Connect with Us: Instagram: @_thebantucollective Email: thebantucollective@gmail.com

In this episode we uncover navigating the varied and dynamic entrepreneurial landscape in Uganda today, the emergence of group co-operatives that will go on to build an Eco-Village in Kabale, Uganda. We also  discuss abundance consciousness. Topics: Why are business incubators so important in the Uganda start-up scene ? • The 4th Industrial Revolution and the start-up scene ? • Investment culture - does it exist ? • Building an Eco-village • What is abundance consciousness ?  Get in touch with us:  Dennis Aguma Instagram: @dennis_aguma Facebook: Dennis Aguma Twitter - @DennisAguma & @NaseUG  Connect with theBantuCollective Instagram: @_theBantuCollective Email: thebantucollective@gmail.com

In this first episode we discuss the influences of a Rastafari upbringing in London, UK and how this influences one's perceptions of self growing up in the UK. We delve into why healing and celebrating the black woman is relevant and how the ancient teachings of Ubuntu becomes increasingly valuable to learn from in today's society.  Connect with Ukaylah and Strickly Queens:  Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @ukaylahunique & @stricklyqueens  Connect with us: Instagram: @_theBantuCollective Email: thebantucollective@gmail.com