The Qonnect

On the final episode of this season of The Qonnect, Qali looks back on some of her favourite moments and what she learnt from them.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @theqonnect on Instagram.Find Qali on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being Qaali

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Ras Mutabaruka, Rwandan Canadian entrepreneur, media maker, and community-builder whose ingenuity, creativity and faith in humanity have allowed him to carve, from circumstances of struggle and migration, a life of passion, vision and enduring, Inexhaustible love for the continent of his birth. Moses has founded TAP Media Ltd (TAP Magazine Parent Company) after being frustrated with seeing how Africa and Africans were often portrayed in global media. TAP is a Pan-African media platform that tells African stories from an African perspective with a mission to re-brand Africa. One story at a time. In 2017, TAP reached over 7 Million Africans.Ras and Qali dive into the importance of storytelling, directing our narrative, the creative economy and the impact of living between cultures.Referred to in the conversation:The Homecoming Series---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @theqonnect on Instagram.Find Qali on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being QaaliFind Ras on Instagram. Check out TAP Magazine

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into failing, pivoting and making that leap. It's something we all will face multiple times in our lives, but how can we rewire it to see it as an opportunity, create meaning in our lives through experimenting.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @theqonnect on InstagramFollow @qaaliciid on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being Qaali

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into the pressure of having things figured out, mid-year highlight reels, regrets of the dying and running your own race.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @theqonnect on InstagramFollow @qaaliciid on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being Qaali

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Araika-Zawadhafsa Mkulo, a cognitive psychologist and founder of Safe Space Africa, an entity dedicated to improving mental health for Africans through individual therapy, group workshops and digital products. Araika is a published researcher in the 2017 CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems and The Gender Equality Promising Practices in UNICEF Programming in Tanzania. Her research interests lie in marrying psychology with technology and business to find impactful solutions for mental health, gender inequality and poverty in Africa. Currently, Araika is living and working between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.During this conversation, Araika and Qali talk about the importance of cultural nuance and language in psychology, Safe Space Africa, remaining present in terms of crisis, slowing down and why purpose is more important than passion.Referred to in the conversation: Safe SpaceDixon Chibanda & The Friendship BenchSlowing Down Blog---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @qaaliciid on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being QaaliFind Araika on Instagram

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into community and belonging, their importance and how we can encourage it in our lives.Desmond Tutu VideoWhy I have coffee with people who send me hate mail | Özlem Cekic---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @qaaliciid on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being Qaali

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Idil Farah, a Registered Nutritionist, Health Educator and Ancestral Foodie. Fundamental to Idil’s practice is making nutrition accessible to all by providing culturally sensitive nutrition advice that honours her clients diverse backgrounds and values around food. Her customized approach to nutrition counselling and holistic wellness is a unique blend of science and ancestral knowledge of traditional holistic practices, woven with life skills coaching. Idil uses a food first strategy to empower her clients to take an active role in their health by developing sustainable healthy eating habits. She strives to educate her clients on the principle of using Food As Their Medicine and their Kitchen As The Ultimate Farmacy.During this conversation, Idil and Qali talk about the Kitchen Farmacy, food insecurity, her trips to Ghana, healing as a lifelong journey and more.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @qaaliciid on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being QaaliFind Idil on Instagram and checkout Idil's World 

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with songwriter, musician, abstract painter and writer Wanja Wohoro.  With a focus on intimate storytelling, all of her artistic work investigates identity, relationships, love and history within the feminine and Black/African experience through a personal lens. In 2018 she released her debut album Matriarch which is a 9 track ode to both womanhood, home and youth. Since then she has continued to record, collaborate and perform around the world. In 2021 she launched the 'Black Glitter Newsletter' which is a resource newsletter with tips and insights to navigating the independent music industry as a young musician. She currently resides in California and is performing and working on her follow up project to be released in late 2022..During this conversation, Wanja and Qali talk about reclaiming one's path, the pressures for creative people in staying authentic, becoming an indie baby and evolving as people.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @qaaliciid on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being QaaliFollow Wanja on Instagram and Twitter. 

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into the importance of showing up, commitment and being present. Episode referred to in this episode: Boundaries & Burnout - S2 E8 (https://bit.ly/3LNE3PI)

On the final episode of this season of The Qonnect, Qali looks back on some of her favourite moments and what she learnt from them. ---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Instagram & Twitter (@qaaliciid). Check out her website Being Qaali

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with London's own Nooriyah, a DJ, presenter and filmmaker.  Noor has also been the Features Editor at AZEEMA magazine, focusing on underrepresented womxn globally. As a DJ, she is known for playing upbeat popular records infused with Middle Eastern and North African sounds. She occupied the River Stage at the National Theatre, taught DJ classes for womxn of colour at Foundation FM, made her New York and Rotterdam debut and played the Grand Entrance of the V&A where she also showcased her first produced short film on the theme of finding a home away from home. By background, Noor is a Master of Public Health with specialism in mental health, currently working with councils to improve health across London.During this conversation, Nooriyah and Qali talk about cultural influence on art, music sampling, defining home and following your dreams.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @qaaliciid on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being QaaliFollow Nooriyah on Instagram and Twitter. 

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali talks about why 2021 hasn't started off as smoothly as expected and how boundaries, being easily accessible to people thanks to technology and burnout are all things that have been on her mind. ---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Instagram & Twitter (@qaaliciid). Check out her website Being Qaali

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Amahle, a South African entrepreneur who owns & founded LUNTU, an online marketplace that sells a wide range of products from up-cycled skateboards to Black owned coffee. LUNTU gives customers the opportunity to buy products from businesses that matter to them, in easy way. This is done with the use of the LUNTU index, a information card that identifies if a product is vegan, eco-friendly, Black owned, Queer owned and more. Amahle also creates content online, usually video content exploring topics of Spirituality & social equity.During this conversation, Amahle and Qali talk about leaving the being introverts, creating access to small businesses, spirituality and social activism.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @qaaliciid on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being QaaliFollow Amahle Ntshinga on Instagram and TikTok. Check out the LUNTU.

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks about some philosophies and history around self care away from the billions of dollars that are exchanged every year in the commercial aspects of it. She explores the surprising links between Socrates and Audre Lorde . ---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Instagram & Twitter (@qaaliciid). Check out her website Being Qaali

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Ladan, the founder of Takow network, a platform for young women to advocate for international women's causes. Ladan is also an established social media influencer, who uses her broad platform to champion Human Rights causes and women's issues. She  empowers young audiences and engages them in public affairs and activism and breaking down barriers. Ladan is currently working on her own online Coffee brand Takow CoffeeDuring this conversation, Ladan and Qali are talking about the power of creating community & sisterhood, engaging in activism and her love of coffee.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @qaaliciid on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being QaaliFollow Ladan Takow on Instagram. Check out the Takow Network  and Takow Coffee 

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks about how letting go can transform our mindsets and help us understand that we are enough as we are. She touches on perfection, being in control, uncertainty and more. This episode is inspired and informed by Brené Brown's Guideposts to Wholehearted Living. Let us know what you're letting go of in 2021.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Instagram & Twitter (@qaaliciid). Check out her website Being Qaali

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Abla,  who works to use art + storytelling to help create positive social change. She is the founder of Elmi House Productions, a storytelling company that creates work based on an inclusive storytelling method that she created, which aims to answer the question: What would stories look like, if the people whose stories are being told, were included in the storytelling process?During this conversation, Abla and Qali are talking about the journey to becoming a storyteller, representation, mental health and having a seat at the table.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @qaaliciid on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being QaaliFollow Abla on Instagram. Check out the Elmi House Productions on Twitter and Instagram (@elmihouse)

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with you all about her learning lessons of 2020, from us truly knowing nothing, the importance of appreciating the little moments to the power of saying no and believing in yourself and more. Let us know what you're taking away from 2020 into 2021.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Instagram & Twitter (@qaaliciid). Check out her website Being Qaali

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with USEN,  an auteur and curator based in between New York and Lagos. He founded HAUSEN, a gallery and cultural institution dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora,  out of his Brooklyn apartment when he was 25 years old and is on the acquisitions committee for the Young Collectors Council at the Guggenheim Museum.During this conversation, USEN and Qali are talking about the transformative power of Black joy, the power of art and the importance of collecting it---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali's Twitter or Instagram accounts below:Follow @qaaliciid on Instagram & Twitter. Check out her website Being Qaali Follow USEN on Instagram. Check out the HAUSEN website and Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/welcometohausen

In this episode I look back on some of my favourite moments, wisdoms and learning lessons from this season.This episode will recap on overcoming beauty standards, what inspires one's creativity, overcoming imposter's syndrome, black women in academia and intersectionality, creating for the African audience and removing oneself from anything that doesn't serve you.Follow my social media's to keep in touch and find out when the next season comes outInstagram & Twitter: @qaaliciid