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BackTable OBGYNEp. 22 Oncofertility with Dr. Leslie AppiahIn this episode, Dr. Leslie Appiah, who is fellowship-trained in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and is the Director of the Fertility Preservation Program at the University of Colorado, discusses oncofertility and fertility preservation.---EARN CMEReflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn free AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/KtEfCL---SHOW NOTESDr. Appiah begins the episode by defining oncofertility as a...2023-05-0452 min
Umami Conversations#33 Closing the Holistic Approach Series: Our healing journey with Ama and JessicaHey beautiful souls,This episode was a live podcast recording, we did on Thursday 30th April 2022. This is a raw and uncut episode. Jessica and I shared about our healing journeys. This is also closing off the Holistic approach series.In this episode we answer questions such as:What is a personal healing journey?How do we heal? We share our experience with life coaches, spiritual counsellor , going to see a therapist. Is there a be...2022-05-0457 min
Girl We Gotta TalkAma Appiah | Post Grad Expectations & Finding Who You AreIn today's episode, fellow podcast host Ama Appiah of The Bonnet Talks, a podcast that brings light to the conversations twenty-something-year-olds are having, with the goal of motivating young people to strive to achieve while providing tangible ways to become the best version of themselves.
Ama joined me for a discussion on the expectations we set for ourselves post-grad, how difficult it can be, and the importance of slowing down. Ama is currently studying abroad in South Korea where she is fully immersed in the culture, learning and enjoying every day. Ama talks so much about rediscovering y...2022-04-2050 min
Umami Conversations#19-On this Last Thursday of the year : A love note to youHey beautiful people,This is my love note to you last episode of 2021.Follow us on Instagram @umami_conversations.Love and light,Ama--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/umamiconversations/message2021-12-3115 min
The Bonnet TalksLearning to Embrace All That You Are (with Shuchen Hu)This week’s episode of the Bonnet Talks features my dear friend, Shuchen Hu! She is an international student from China who has lived in America since high school. Shuchen and I talk about how we became friends (literally the beginning of summer), our high school experiences (why was the cafeteria like the battlefield?), her past struggles with embracing her Asian identity in American culture, and the idea that people don’t want to accept all that you are. We also reflect on funny, but impactful, childhood memories (HINT: Hannah Montana, anyone? Enough said.) This was an eye-opening episode even...2021-08-281h 07
Umami ConversationsS.E ep. 1 -Who is this God? The journey towards finding God.Welcome to Umami Conversations. Today you will listen to the first episode of our special edition. We start with a sensitive controversial topic "Who is this God?". Because you know; we love to talk about deep stuff. In this episode, you will listen to a beautiful inspiring powerful poem written by your main host Ama Success. Then your hosts will share with you a glimpse of their spiritual journey, what is God for them? In the end, the question will be asked to you. What is God for you? Or Who is God for you? How do y...2021-08-1217 min
Umami ConversationsIntroduction to Special Edition-Poetry Conversations and Affirmations with Ama and JessicaA collaboration with Poetess and Writer Jessica Bene-Hoane Ivorian now residing in Canada, alongside Amasuccess your host and MC with the golden voice. Get to know more about these two creatives during this short introduction of themselves and this Special Edition. A Combination of Poetry, Conversations, and Affirmation let them take you on a ride where ARTS meets CONVERSATIONS. These episodes will be posted twice a month from August to November during the week of the new moon and full moon. Join the conversation, leave your reviews send them a DM on Instagram @umami_conversations12021-08-0813 min
Let's Get Into ItWomen in Christ with Nana AmaOn this episode we talk about being women in Christ and the difficult, but wonderful journey of building a relationship with God.
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GroundbreakingEpisode 31 - Ama Appiah, FRNDLY Fest Marketing DirectorMeet Ama Appiah, podcast host and Marketing Director for FRNDLY Fest 2021, FRNDLY's ambitious approach to bringing back summer festival nostalgia while providing a global stage to discover the rising talent you'll soon be obsessed with. In today's episode, Jake and Ama discuss personal motivations when collaborating with others, how their marketing strategy has evolved alongside recent transitions in live music, and how you and everybody listening can be a part of the event of the summer. For more from Ama, you can follow @amaappiah and @thebonnettalks.
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Sankofa UniversitySo You Want to Travel to Africa? - Part 1 ft. Brother Kwame AppiahHotep and Uhuru! (Peace and Freedom)In this episode of Sankofa University, I had the opportunity to sit down with Brother Kwame Appiah who traveled to Ghana for the entire month of December in 2020. During this interview, we had the opportunity to discuss the myths and misconceptions of traveling to Africa, his experiences on the mother continent, embracing Black/Afrikan power, and provide advice to those interested in traveling to Ghana and other parts of Africa!*** This segment was recorded around April 2021 during the George Floyd case. Stay tuned for part 2, where I s...2021-06-191h 24The Bonnet TalksIt's the Simple Things: What Kind of Lifestyle Do You Want? (with Michelle Reed)In today’s episode, I catch up with the Dallas, Texas content creator, Michelle Reed. I discovered her around the beginning of post grad and she is one of the people that I relate to the most. Honestly, we talked about EVERYTHING but highlights include: the importance of doing the simple things, why its okay to not want the lifestyle others may seem to have, what she learned in her move from NYC to Dallas, her life as a married woman (AHH!), the role her faith plays in her life/content and more! I loved this conversation because it br...2021-06-1456 minThe Bonnet TalksTaking the First Step Every Day (with Susie)HEY, HEY, HEY - long time no see y’all! We are BACK with another episode of the Bonnet Talks. To kick off this new season of the podcast, I brought the incredible Susie, also known as @Susiemeoww on social - She is a Kpop dancer and content creator from China and she is absolutely KILLING the game right now! Susie is truly one of the most hardworking people I’ve ever met and I knew I needed to have her on for you all to hear her story - we discuss the hardest part of following your passions and...2021-06-051h 08
Partyline4/7/21 Interview with Diane Cahill, Mary-Magdalene Chumbow, Ama Appiah-Kubi, Temiloluwa Olubakinde from OU Intl Student Services Interview with Diane Cahill, Mary-Magdalene Chumbow, Ama Appiah-Kubi, Temiloluwa Olubakinde from OU Intl Student Services2021-04-0756 minThe Bonnet TalksMaking New Friends and Keeping the Old Ones (with Lexi Fragola)In today’s episode, I catch up with my long-time, dear friend Lexi Fragola. Lexi is a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut (with a dual degree, a GENIUS), where she also currently works as an admissions officer. We talk about the ways we learned to maintain our college friendships after graduation, how to make new friends in post-grad and how the pandemic has changed our relationships. We also talk about our pre-covid concert days, hilarious moments in our friendship, and some of the (multiple) times Lexi has encountered celebrities (Halsey fans, anyone? Directioners, I know you are ou...2021-04-031h 04The Bonnet TalksYour Twenties in Argentina (with Camila Vola)In today’s episode, I give you a little glimpse into Argentina - I bring on my friend and fellow podcast host, Camila Vola to talk about the twenty-something life in Argentina. We discuss Camila's dreams about moving abroad, what her friends think about that, and how that impacts dating in her twenties. We also talk about why she wants to be involved in international politics, what she admires about America, and how her love for NYC began. Let’s teleport to Argentina! Such an interesting episode, I loved hearing Camila's perspective about how her different cultural experiences impacted how...2021-03-2651 minThe Bonnet TalksPandemic Anniversary ReflectionsIn today's episode, you get to spend your Friday with moi --- in this solo, episode, I reflect on three things I've learned since moving home for quarantine (exactly a year ago YESTERDAY)! What?! I also touch upon the weird nostalgia that we feel when I think about the beginning of quarantine.... is it just me? Probably. Also, it is almost ONE YEAR of the Bonnet Talks! Listen in to hear about what is in store as we approach the one-year anniversary of the show.
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The Bliss Bean Show020 | The Twenty-Something Experience & Starting a Podcast w/ Ama AppiahIf only there was a guidebook for your 20s... but Ama's podcast comes pretty close! In this episode, I got to talk (and laugh a lot) with Ama Appiah, the creator of The Bonnet Talks podcast (and fellow ARMY), about what she's learned through interviewing tons of people around the world about the twenty-something experience. On this episode we talked about:
how she grew a One Direction update account to 67,000 followers, an international team, and followers like iHeartRadio and Yahoo News UK (1:52)
studying communications, becoming university president, and writing her own story in college (7:22)
how a master's program...2021-03-1000 minThe Bonnet TalksManaging a 9-5 AND Pursuing My Passions? I Can Do That? (with Gabby Whiten)In today’s episode, I bring on Gabby Whiten: an NYU grad student, owner of a design studio, and content creator. She stops by to chat about her adventures as a Ph.D. student at NYU, how she got there, and how she blurs the lines between science and creativity. Gabby also discusses what it has been like viewing the pandemic through her lens, living in NYC having studied diseases. Gabby’s journey is inspirational and she gives tangible advice about how you can maintain pursuing all of your passions, even if they are very different. For more amazing tips...2021-02-2641 minThe Bonnet TalksManaging Personas (with Beatrice Naujalyte)In today’s episode, I have fellow content creator and young entrepreneur, Beatrice from The Bliss Bean blog and Youtube channel, where she shares her tips for all things productivity, organization and self-improvement. Only recently turning 20, Beatrice talks about her excitement for entering college post-covid and what she learned during her two gap years. We also discuss the pressures of keeping with up a persona, especially after graduation. And if you are a BTS Army, you know we cannot discuss personas without having to reference the members in some shape or form so of course we talk about that. If...2021-02-2056 minThe Bonnet TalksProtecting Your Energy (with Cydney Delarosa)In today’s episode, I bring on Cydney-Alexis Delarosa, a soon-to-be graduate of UConn, major in biomedical engineering, researcher, and honestly, part-time model at this point (seriously, ask Tyra Banks). We discuss the importance of maintaining your energy - what that actually means, how to identify what your energy is and how it protects your peace. This is something that I’ve personally heard my friends discuss in one shape or another, and I think Cydney was the perfect person to dissect this with - I could have talked to her for hours on this topic and I loved the...2021-02-1256 minThe Bonnet TalksMaking the Blueprint (with Jake Brewer)In today’s episode, we have Jake Brewer, a music artist, podcast host, and entrepreneur → yes… a triple threat, bring on the applause. We chat about one of our favorite subjects, music, specifically how the Grammys are the Scammys. The TEA. We then dive deeper into how Jake started his business, FRNDLY media and how it has really brought amazing opportunities and collaborations for young creatives. We also discuss the new season of his podcast Groundbreaking, capping it off with the important lessons he has learned through it all. You don’t want to miss this one. Jake really exemplif...2021-02-061h 05The Bonnet Talks2021: The Year of Pivot (with Emily Gigliotti)We kick off TBT 2021 with my podcast sista, Emily Gigliotti, a Sports Management grad student and host of the Purpose Project. We evaluate how we did in 2020, discuss the problem with New Year's Resolutions, our mantras for the new year, and how to set intentional goals that we’ll *actually* follow through with. Let me tell y’all, it's all good stuff and Emily is a GEM.
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In Your Twentys35: Grad School Applications, Oreos, + What Not to Say to Black PeopleThis week on In Your Twentys, I virtually chat with the incredible host of The Bonnet Talks, Ama Appiah (@amaappiah) to chat about how she ended up applying to grad schools and eventually moving down to Washington D.C. to attend George Washington University. We then discuss what it was like growing up as dark skin girls in the 2000s, how we were both labeled as "oreos", what it means to be whitewashed, our hair journeys, and more! Scroll down for a breakdown of the episode (:
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Why no man...2020-12-0240 minThe Bonnet TalksYour Twenties in England (with Ceila Higson)Hi everyone! I bring you a new TBT episode on this Monday, and its the next segment in the TBT “Your Twenties in ____”, mini-series (feat. my international friends). My dear friend and “sorority cousin”, Celia Higson calls in from London to talk about her postgrad experience in England. We chat about the surprising differences between America and the UK, what quarantine life has been like (they are currently wrapping up a second lockdown) and the British perspective on everything going on in the world currently . Another episode full of laughs - I was so happy to reconnect with Celia after li...2020-12-011h 01
The Girl Guide Podcast56. Finding Clarity and Making Friends with Ama AppiahWelcome to the Girl Guide Podcast! In this episode, we discuss finding clarity and making the best of your college experience. We also discuss how Ama determined to go to grad school. We talk moving to a new city during a pandemic and the ins and outs of how to make friends right now. Get out of isolation and give this a listen!
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Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiJ0F1yWklAzZ3Uj51G1vGA...2020-11-1248 minThe Bonnet TalksElection ReflectionsThis week, I had to come on the pod for a solo episode to talk about the seemingly never-ending Presidential battle. Considering what this year has been, this seems to be the climax of it all - and I happen to be here in Washington DC to see it unfold in realtime. In this episode, I chat about the moment the projection was announced, DC's reaction, and the overall takeaways I had from the election (including the critical role Millennials/Gen Z had in election awareness). I am hoping this episode helps you to look at things with a...2020-11-0927 minThe Bonnet TalksLiving with Grace (with Briana Salmon)WE ARE BACK BABY on this Monday with a new episode of TBT after a break last week. I bring on my friend Briana to catch up on life and talk about the things we wish we knew in college. Like me, she is a UConn graduate and she is currently working at Google (incredible? yup). We touch upon networking, knowing who Briana’s post-grad mantra, “living with grace.” I have learned so much from Briana just from this one conversation, and I cannot wait for you guys to study some “Briology” with me. Many laughs in this episode, y...2020-10-2658 min
UNFILTEREDEpisode 33: You Archived Your Black Square, but Black Lives Still Matter w/t Ama AppiahHappy Friday Friends,
Episode 33 is HERE, and its good! This Friday I was lucky enough to be joined by Ama Appiyah! Ama is the host of the Bonnet Talks, a student at GW receiving a Global MBA, and an aerie brand ambassador. During our episode, Ama and I discuss how detrimental performative allyship can be, while also providing advice on how to do more. Ways to get involved within your community, and fighting for human rights offline as well. Ama and I define allyship as being a friend, and I hope this episode...2020-10-2300 minThe Bonnet TalksThe Black Female Dating Experience (with Tinah Ogalo)HELLO, Happy Monday everyone! I am joined by my hilarious friend TInah Ogalo aka Tinah with an H, for today’s episode. She is the host of the In Your Twenty’s podcast which is like your survival guide to all things twenty-something related. We have been longtime friends through the Aerie Ambassador program and this is the first time. I have been thinking a lot recently about the dating experience as a black woman and I was like who would be fun to talk about this with - the first person that came to mind was Tinah. We talk...2020-10-1250 minThe Bonnet TalksShowing Up and Showing Out (with Chloe Belangia)Today, I am accompanied by the empowering, Chloe Belangia. She is the host of the Passages podcast, which is just one of the many branches of her newly launched project, The Passages Project. We chat about the funny way we met (cough cough hi Katy Bellotte, her journey as a new young professional, what she’s learned, how she stays true to her passions and how she continues to show up for herself everyday. It’s one thing to set goals for yourself, but it’s another thing to actually keep the promises you make for yourself over the long t...2020-10-0554 minThe Bonnet TalksBuilding Confidence In Self-Perception (with Nikita Roy)Today, I have a special episode with my longtime friend and fellow Aerie Ambassador, Nikita Roy! If you didn’t see my announcement on Instagram last week, I am officially partnering with Aerie for a second time as a brand ambassador (exciting), so I thought it would be a good time to bring Nikita on (it’s been a long time coming) to chat about our favorite topic: positive self-perception and confidence. I have always related and looked up to Nikita as we’ve had similar interests and career paths in college. She is always booked and busy (she was a...2020-09-2855 minThe Bonnet TalksConfessions of a First Time Bumble DaterHi everyone! Welcome to the TWENTIETH episode of TBT, incredible that the show has come this far and that we are on the second season. This show has become one of my favorite things I have ever done and I am eternally grateful that you have come along for the ride. Today, I switch it up and give you guys a SOLO episode (crazy right?). I sit down and delve into my first ever dating app date from this past weekend - the good, the bad, and my roommates spying on me? I also shed some light on the...2020-09-2229 minThe Bonnet TalksLiving Abroad and Taking Risks (with Sissel)Today’s episode is with Sissel Aare Boe, an entrepreneur from Denmark currently living in Seoul, South Korea. Sissel took the risk of moving to South Korea at age 19 without any plans and two years later, she is a successful entrepreneur and influencer. Sissel takes us on her journey of moving to a foreign country instead of opting for the typical university route. She also shares her insights on the importance of risk-taking, the impact that cultural differences have had in her life, creating a new, strong support system in a different country, and more. Loved this episode because I...2020-09-071h 05The Bonnet TalksThe One About Grad School (with Jill Stifano, Lizzy Darin and Shannon Foley)Today’s episode is the start of a SECOND mini-series (tentatively called the Breakfast Club) - I have been wracking my brain to come up with creative ways to bring new content and create new experiences for my listeners - and I thought it would be a good idea to bring people together in groups based on one thing they have in common and we just sit down and chat! It’s a great way for people to meet each other, connect and once again learn new experiences. This week, I bring on some friends from middle school, high scho...2020-08-311h 02
My Point Of ViewEp.19: Good things that came out of 2020 and The Bonnet Talks with Ama AppiahWelcome back to My Point Of View! In this episode i talk with Ama Appiah, host of The Bonnet Talks, and we talk all about her college experience, her experience as the first Black female Student Body President at UConn, why she decided to go to grad school, her podcast, and our favorite things from 2020. Hope you enjoy!
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Passages18: How to Advocate for Yourself in the Workplace ft. Ama AppiahAma Appiah was the first African American female to hold the position of Undergraduate Student Government President for the University of Connecticut (UConn) and after launching her career at TJX Companies, is now enrolled as an MBA student at George Washington University in Washington D.C. She's a fellow podcaster and side hustler as the host of The Bonnett Talks, a show with tangible advice and relatable stories about life in your 20’s, with experience launching and leading . Ama is a firm believer in curiosity for curiosity’s sake, a natural leader, creative, and... my new best friend.
In...2020-08-281h 00The Bonnet TalksYour Twenties in Malaysia (with Praise Tan)This week I am back with a new episode but with a twist - I am premiering a new mini-series on the podcast called World Perspectives: Your Twenties in ______". I am so lucky to know many amazing young people around the world and I want to take the opportunity to show you the conversations I have with them. Even though culturally we have experienced different things, we all still relate to each other in the "twenty-something experience." We will be covering different topics like careers, dating, friendships but all within the country's cultural context mentioned in the episode...2020-08-241h 19
Incognito The PodcastEpisode: 10 Where Do We Go From Here with Ama AppiahToday’s conversation will be with guest Ama Appiah she is the host of @thebonnettalks podcast and we had a conversation about “𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒆 𝒈𝒐 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆”
Ama was the first African-American student body president at the University of Connecticut. Post grad she took a year off and now 𝑺𝑯𝑬 𝑰𝑺 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲 𝑩𝑨𝑩𝒀 at the University of George Washington pursuing her masters in global business.
The importance of today’s conversation was, to highlight the fact that it’s OK to be on your own journey. To appreciate your journey, to appreciate your path because no one can be you. Only you can be you, try not to get overwhelmed of the life of social media. When that six month mark come in college f...2020-08-2232 min
The Bonnet TalksNavigating Corporate America as a Black Woman (with Yodonnic Etoria)In today’s episode, my friend, Yodonnic Etoria, stops by the virtual studio to catch me up on what she’s been up to in her first year of post grad. As a black woman in STEM, she talks about her experiences as a manager in Corporate America. Yodonnic gives good insight as to how she navigated the corporate space as well as how this experience has been impacted by the George Floyd murder and Black Lives Matter movement. We both discuss our thoughts on the conversations we’ve had at work about racial injustice and the (sometimes... surprising) reacti...2020-08-1751 minThe Bonnet TalksNavigating Corporate America as a Black Woman (with Yodonnic Etoria)In today’s episode, my friend, Yodonnic Etoria, stops by the virtual studio to catch me up on what she’s been up to in her first year of post grad. As a black woman in STEM, she talks about her experiences as a manager in Corporate America. Yodonnic gives good insight as to how she navigated the corporate space as well as how this experience has been impacted by the George Floyd murder and Black Lives Matter movement. We both discuss our thoughts on the conversations we’ve had at work about racial injustice and the (sometimes... surprising) reacti...2020-08-1751 min
The Bonnet TalksTranslating Your Passion into a Career (with Samantha Feher)Welcome to Season 2 of the Bonnet Talks! I cannot believe that it has been 4 months since the launch of this podcast. Today’s episode marks the 15th episode and I can’t believe how much has changed in the past few months. I am so excited for the future guests and the new, fun segments that I have lined up. It’s really going to be great so make sure you follow/subscribe to the pod so that you don’t miss an episode!
We are kicking off SEASON TWO with my friend Samantha Feher. We sit down to...2020-08-031h 07The Bonnet TalksTranslating Your Passion into a Career (with Samantha Feher)Welcome to Season 2 of the Bonnet Talks! I cannot believe that it has been 4 months since the launch of this podcast. Today’s episode marks the 15th episode and I can’t believe how much has changed in the past few months. I am so excited for the future guests and the new, fun segments that I have lined up. It’s really going to be great so make sure you follow/subscribe to the pod so that you don’t miss an episode!
We are kicking off SEASON TWO with my friend Samantha Feher. We sit down to...2020-08-031h 07The Bonnet TalksLearning to Give Ourselves a Damn Break (with Hira Mustafa)In today’s episode, I hang out with my friend and former fellow student body president, Hira Mustafa. We chat about growing pains, why it is so difficult to give ourselves a break, and the ways we learned to get better about saying “no.” Loved chatting with Hira because I felt like we were on the same wavelength because we have had very similar experiences! Hira is eloquent, funny and extremely fun to talk to. Hope that you listen and immediately be a little bit easier on yourself. Take that break on your own terms. Hope you enjoy!
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The Bonnet TalksLearning to Give Ourselves a Damn Break (with Hira Mustafa)In today’s episode, I hang out with my friend and former fellow student body president, Hira Mustafa. We chat about growing pains, why it is so difficult to give ourselves a break, and the ways we learned to get better about saying “no.” Loved chatting with Hira because I felt like we were on the same wavelength because we have had very similar experiences! Hira is eloquent, funny and extremely fun to talk to. Hope that you listen and immediately be a little bit easier on yourself. Take that break on your own terms. Hope you enjoy!
Chec...2020-07-271h 01The Bonnet TalksMoney Moves: Financial Self Care (with Maya Fleming)In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and fellow podcaster, Maya Fleming to talk about financial self-care. As defined by Maya, financial self-care is any activity or action that gets you closer to your ideal dream state. This means having enough money to use it as a tool to create our dream lives! We talk about the ways she has tried to achieve this since graduation, how to budget according to your values, and the horrifying, atrocious student loans most of us have to deal with. Such important advice that we all need to hear, hope you en...2020-07-2052 min
The Bonnet TalksMoney Moves: Financial Self Care (with Maya Fleming)In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and fellow podcaster, Maya Fleming to talk about financial self-care. As defined by Maya, financial self-care is any activity or action that gets you closer to your ideal dream state. This means having enough money to use it as a tool to create our dream lives! We talk about the ways she has tried to achieve this since graduation, how to budget according to your values, and the horrifying, atrocious student loans most of us have to deal with. Such important advice that we all need to hear, hope you en...2020-07-2053 minThe Bonnet TalksHow To Survive a New City After Graduation (with Brooke Miccio)In today’s episode, I bring on fellow podcaster and Youtuber, Brooke Miccio to chat about what it's like to move to a new city after college - from the pros and cons of living alone, how to make/maintain new friendships and getting acclimated with your first job. Brooke and I both moved to Boston at the same time (literally the same week) and now we are headed to new cities for a new adventure! We also reflect on the lessons we’ve learned and what we are looking forward to in this next phase of our lives. Hope...2020-07-1354 min
The Bonnet TalksHow To Survive a New City After Graduation (with Brooke Miccio)In today’s episode, I bring on fellow podcaster and Youtuber, Brooke Miccio to chat about what it's like to move to a new city after college - from the pros and cons of living alone, how to make/maintain new friendships and getting acclimated with your first job. Brooke and I both moved to Boston at the same time (literally the same week) and now we are headed to new cities for a new adventure! We also reflect on the lessons we’ve learned and what we are looking forward to in this next phase of our lives. Hope...2020-07-1355 min
The Bonnet TalksPersistence and Remembering Purpose (with Aminta Scott)In today’s episode, I sit down with my friend, Aminta “Minty” Scott to reminisce about our struggles as STEM majors on the pre-medical track during our undergraduate careers. Minty reflects on her unconventional path to medical school, trusting and investing in yourself to achieve your goals and the importance of appreciating the journey over doing the “right” thing. We discuss everything from recognizing our mistakes to having the “I am taking a gap year” talk with our parents. This is something that is always a hot topic amongst students and is definitely applicable to all life choices made in your twenti...2020-07-061h 07The Bonnet TalksPersistence and Remembering Purpose (with Aminta Scott)In today’s episode, I sit down with my friend, Aminta “Minty” Scott to reminisce about our struggles as STEM majors on the pre-medical track during our undergraduate careers. Minty reflects on her unconventional path to medical school, trusting and investing in yourself to achieve your goals and the importance of appreciating the journey over doing the “right” thing. We discuss everything from recognizing our mistakes to having the “I am taking a gap year” talk with our parents. This is something that is always a hot topic amongst students and is definitely applicable to all life choices made in your twenti...2020-07-061h 07
Not My Problemnavigating a world of micro-aggressions with ama appiahThis week I've had the pleasure of sitting down with Ama Appiah, host of The Bonnet Talks podcast, to dive deep into the top of micro-aggressions. We've seen a major shift to becoming more accepting over the years, but implicit biases and micro-aggressions still occur more often than you'd think. Myself and Ama help identify micro-aggressions and the different categories of micro-aggressions. We also discuss dealing with direct bias a woman of color. Be sure to take the time out to check out Ama Appiah // podcast: @thebonnetttalks & personal: @amaappiah!
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Be sure to follow my p...2020-07-021h 05The Bonnet TalksSpeaking Up is a Muscle: How to Find Your Voice and Gain Confidence in Your Twenties (with Nikki Paige)In today’s episode, I am joined by my friend, Nikki Paige, to have a fun conversation about gaining confidence, identifying your voice in your twenties and using it to speak up. We get to hear about Nikki’s amazing experiences as a social media influencer in the States and abroad, as well as how this role helped her to find confidence in her personal life. We also discuss our newfound confidence in speaking out on issues regarding police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, and the resulting lessons learned. Hope you enjoy!
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The Bonnet TalksSpeaking Up is a Muscle: How to Find Your Voice and Gain Confidence in Your Twenties (with Nikki Paige)In today’s episode, I am joined by my friend, Nikki Paige, to have a fun conversation about gaining confidence, identifying your voice in your twenties and using it to speak up. We get to hear about Nikki’s amazing experiences as a social media influencer in the States and abroad, as well as how this role helped her to find confidence in her personal life. We also discuss our newfound confidence in speaking out on issues regarding police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, and the resulting lessons learned. Hope you enjoy!
Follow Nikki's social pages...2020-06-291h 09The Bonnet TalksSelf-Advocacy in the Workplace (with Catherine Friar)In today’s episode, I bring on my friend Catherine Friar to chat about how to set yourself up for success in the workplace when transitioning from college. Everyone’s experience in their first job widely varies so we sit down reflect on our experiences as well a what we realized about ourselves as employees. Whether you are about to enter the workforce or have been in the game for a bit, Catherine’s insight will be helpful in sparking new relationships, feeling comfortable in your work environment and preparing yourself for the next steps of your career. Hope you en...2020-06-221h 03
The Bonnet TalksSelf-Advocacy in the Workplace (with Catherine Friar)In today’s episode, I bring on my friend Catherine Friar to chat about how to set yourself up for success in the workplace when transitioning from college. Everyone’s experience in their first job widely varies so we sit down reflect on our experiences as well a what we realized about ourselves as employees. Whether you are about to enter the workforce or have been in the game for a bit, Catherine’s insight will be helpful in sparking new relationships, feeling comfortable in your work environment and preparing yourself for the next steps of your career. Hope you en...2020-06-221h 03The Bonnet TalksDating in your Twenties (with Katy Bellotte)Today’s episode is all about dating in your twenties: the apps, the bad first dates, the pressure to be married by 30, and everything in between. I bring on NYC content creator Katy Bellotte, to chat about the pressures of dating in a major city, dating app culture and the hidden blessings of being single. Chatting about the magic and comedy of love is completely on brand for her, which is why I was so excited to have the opportunity to sit down with her. Be sure to check out her social media channels, podcast, graphic design business and pa...2020-06-151h 10
The Bonnet TalksDating in your Twenties (with Katy Bellotte)Today’s episode is all about dating in your twenties: the apps, the bad first dates, the pressure to be married by 30, and everything in between. I bring on NYC content creator Katy Bellotte, to chat about the pressures of dating in a major city, dating app culture and the hidden blessings of being single. Chatting about the magic and comedy of love is completely on brand for her, which is why I was so excited to have the opportunity to sit down with her. Be sure to check out her social media channels, podcast, graphic design business and pa...2020-06-151h 11The Bonnet TalksRe: Being Black in America and What We Need to Do DifferentlySigh... here we go again. Here are my thoughts on the senseless murder of George Floyd, the current state of affairs in America, and why we need to look towards new solutions based on the private conversations we have on social issues. #BlackLivesMatter.
Ways to donate to the cause:
Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
Black Visions Collective https://secure.everyaction.com/4omQDAR0oUiUagTu0EG-Ig2
Reclaim the Block https://secure.everyaction.com/zae4prEeKESHBy0MKXTIcQ2
ACLU https://www.aclu.org/issues/racial-justice
Communities United Against...2020-06-0422 min
The Bonnet TalksRe: Being Black in America and What We Need to Do DifferentlySigh... here we go again. Here are my thoughts on the senseless murder of George Floyd, the current state of affairs in America, and why we need to look towards new solutions based on the private conversations we have on social issues. #BlackLivesMatter.
Ways to donate to the cause:
Black Lives Matter https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
Black Visions Collective https://secure.everyaction.com/4omQDAR0oUiUagTu0EG-Ig2
Reclaim the Block https://secure.everyaction.com/zae4prEeKESHBy0MKXTIcQ2
ACLU https://www.aclu.org/issues/racial-justice
Communities United Against Policy B...2020-06-0422 minThe Bonnet TalksBuilding Identity CapitalHappy Monday! In today's solo episode, I talk about "identity capital", how you can build it, and the positive impact it can have in your daily life. I also give some insight as to how to I have built it in the past year. This is definitely information every twenty-something should have because it can totally change your perspective on what you prioritize. Hope you enjoy the episode!
Be sure to check out my instagram (@amaappiah), the TBT insta (@thebonnettalks) and Youtube (Ama Appiah) channels. For business inquiries, please email, thebonnettalks@gmail.com.2020-05-2533 min
The Bonnet TalksBuilding Identity CapitalHappy Monday! In today's solo episode, I talk about "identity capital", how you can build it, and the positive impact it can have in your daily life. I also give some insight as to how to I have built it in the past year. This is definitely information every twenty-something should have because it can totally change your perspective on what you prioritize. Hope you enjoy the episode!
Be sure to check out my instagram (@amaappiah), the TBT insta (@thebonnettalks) and Youtube (Ama Appiah) channels. For business inquiries, please email, thebonnettalks@gmail.com.
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The Bonnet TalksImposter Syndrome (with Meghan O'Neil)In today’s episode I brought on my good friend, Meghan O’Neil to talk about Imposter Syndrome, something I’ve noticed many recent grads talking about feeling during their transition into the adulting life. I thought it would be good to bring Meghan on to chat about this because she performed research on Imposter Syndrome for her dissertation at the University of Oxford in the UK. We both share our experiences with the topic as well as what Meghan found in her research to help combat it. Such an interesting episode and Meghan is always someone I enjoy learni...2020-05-191h 12The Bonnet TalksImposter Syndrome (with Meghan O'Neil)In today’s episode I brought on my good friend, Meghan O’Neil to talk about Imposter Syndrome, something I’ve noticed many recent grads talking about feeling during their transition into the adulting life. I thought it would be good to bring Meghan on to chat about this because she performed research on Imposter Syndrome for her dissertation at the University of Oxford in the UK. We both share our experiences with the topic as well as what Meghan found in her research to help combat it. Such an interesting episode and Meghan is always someone I enjoy learni...2020-05-191h 12The Bonnet TalksThe Post-Grad Draft: Choosing Your Teammates (with Adam Sherif)Today’s episode is with my good friend from college, Adam Sherif - As we approach our one year since graduation, we reflect on the past year and what we decided to prioritize during this period in our lives. In our discussion, we both had a commonality of reassessing our friendships and realizing the importance of the Post-Grad Draft - deciding who we want on our team as a support system during the transition from college into the real world. Adam is always someone I can learn from so I hope he can provide the same to you, it's su...2020-05-111h 16
The Bonnet TalksThe Post-Grad Draft: Choosing Your Teammates (with Adam Sherif)Today’s episode is with my good friend from college, Adam Sherif - As we approach our one year since graduation, we reflect on the past year and what we decided to prioritize during this period in our lives. In our discussion, we both had a commonality of reassessing our friendships and realizing the importance of the Post-Grad Draft - deciding who we want on our team as a support system during the transition from college into the real world. Adam is always someone I can learn from so I hope he can provide the same to you, it's su...2020-05-111h 17
The Bonnet TalksPositivity and Self Control (with Christina O'Connor)Today’s episode is all about how we can use positivity to drive healthy self control. Like Taylor Swift says in her song 22, the side effects of being twenty-something-year-old include being happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time. It's miserable and magical OH YEAH! Knowing this, I wanted to talk a bit about how we can use happiness and our freedom to make good choices that help bring us towards being the best version of ourselves. To help me out with this, I brought on my friend Christina O’Connor, the CEO of sunshine, to talk about the...2020-05-0459 minThe Bonnet TalksPositivity and Self Control (with Christina O'Connor)Today’s episode is all about how we can use positivity to drive healthy self control. Like Taylor Swift says in her song 22, the side effects of being twenty-something-year-old include being happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time. It's miserable and magical OH YEAH! Knowing this, I wanted to talk a bit about how we can use happiness and our freedom to make good choices that help bring us towards being the best version of ourselves. To help me out with this, I brought on my friend Christina O’Connor, the CEO of sunshine, to talk about the...2020-05-0459 minThe Bonnet TalksThe Pressures of ProductivityHi friends! In today's episode, I talk about increased pressures to be productive and creative during quarantine-time. I share some of my experiences with this pressure, as well as what we need to remind ourselves of - give yourself a break! We are all doing the best we can with current circumstances. Even though social media makes this harder to do, try not to compare how you are spending this time with others. Be sure to check out my Instagram (@amaappiah), Twitter (@amaaappiah), and Youtube (Ama Appiah) channels. For business inquiries, please email thebonnettalks@gmail.com.2020-04-2723 min
The Bonnet TalksThe Pressures of ProductivityHi friends! In today's episode, I talk about increased pressures to be productive and creative during quarantine-time. I share some of my experiences with this pressure, as well as what we need to remind ourselves of - give yourself a break! We are all doing the best we can with current circumstances. Even though social media makes this harder to do, try not to compare how you are spending this time with others. Be sure to check out my Instagram (@amaappiah), Twitter (@amaaappiah), and Youtube (Ama Appiah) channels. For business inquiries, please email thebonnettalks@gmail.com.
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The Bonnet TalksAma has a Podcast Now?!It's finally here - welcome to the first episode of the Bonnet Talks! In this episode, I give a brief preview as to what the podcast will be about, how I came up with its name and purpose, as well as a self-introduction, in case you are completely new here. So excited to begin this journey, and I hope you enjoy! Be sure to check out my Instagram (@amaappiah), Twitter (@amaaappiah), and Youtube (Ama Appiah) channels. For business inquiries, please email thebonnettalks@gmail.com. 2020-04-1520 min
The Bonnet TalksAma has a Podcast Now?!It's finally here - welcome to the first episode of the Bonnet Talks! In this episode, I give a brief preview as to what the podcast will be about, how I came up with its name and purpose, as well as a self-introduction, in case you are completely new here. So excited to begin this journey, and I hope you enjoy! Be sure to check out my Instagram (@amaappiah), Twitter (@amaaappiah), and Youtube (Ama Appiah) channels. For business inquiries, please email thebonnettalks@gmail.com.
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PEN AmericaChallenging the Politics of Despair: Writers and Human Rights in AfricaThe event, which takes place at The New School, features writers from seven different African countries speaking on what a writer's role is during periods of political unrest. Talking points include Pan-Africanism, what can authors contribute, what penalties have they had to already face for speaking out on issues, and how free are African writers to write? Kwame Anthony Appiah acts as the moderator. Panelists include Tayeb Salih, Osonye Tess Onwueme, Njabulo Ndebele, Mbulelo Mzamane, V.Y. (Valentin-Yves Mudimbe), Ama Ata Aidoo, Dr. Rashidah Ismaili Abubakr, and Jack Mapanje.2017-01-112h 42