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Culture Class PodcastEp 169- Only Black Girl On Mars (w/ Andrea Afua Kwamya)Andrea has spent most of her life trying to reconcile her identity. On this episode she talks about growing up African in America, living in Serbia & being the only Black Girl on Mars. She also talks about the upcoming African Podcaster event PODBREAK
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The Only Black Girl On MarsEp. 9 | Diana Chow • Growing into a Passion Led Careerhttps://youtu.be/eSdOKie-qOU (WATCH THE RECORDING OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE)
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Diana Chow is a music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter. Fusing her lifelong love of music and classically trained background with her long-time career in tech and software engineering, she produces melodic electronic music independently as well as for other artists and media.
She is currently wrapping a short film music video in collaboration with LA-based R&B artist SHAYLA the artist, soon to be released at the...2021-04-2149 min
The Only Black Girl On MarsEp. 8 | Vanessa E. Anyanso • Lifting the Weight of Being Black in AmericaSupport BGOM PODCAST on https://www.patreon.com/blackgirlonmars_ (Patreon)!
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Andrea will be hosting a free seminar https://youtu.be/Xb91LJ0CpdE (Redefining Mentorship in the Digital Age), next Tuesday, April 13th 12PM PST. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/redefining-mentorship-in-the-digital-age-tickets-149186698431 (RSVP Here for this Free Webinar).
Vanessa Anyanso is a Nigerian-American Counseling Psychology student born and raised in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. She earned her BA in Psychology from Columbia University and spent two years working as...2021-04-071h 20
The Only Black Girl On MarsEp. 7 | Red Planet RecapIt's been a while, so I just wanted to check-in and catch you up before announcing the upcoming season. There are many exciting things in store that you don't want to miss!
In this episode, I talk about:
- The Infamous Missing Episodes
- Growing Your Own Small Business
- Narcissistic Relationships in the Media
- Friendship After the Awkward Years
UPDATES: I am being interviewed for the podcast Dope & Damaged next week, and I am finishing edits for my interview with guest Vanessa Anyanso, a very inspiring Ph.D. candidate who raised several thousands of dollars...2021-03-181h 00
The Only Black Girl On MarsEp 6. Marian DeSouza | Developing a Strong Sense of SelfAbout Marian DeSouzaMarian DeSouza is a creative director and visual artist from New Zealand, based in NYC. Using her 16 years of experience working for luxury brands in various countries, as a designer and art director, her focus is now on 2013 - established Studio by Harlow.
In addition to freelancing for niche & luxury label clients, Marian’s work is pivoted towards community art movements, gender-fluid fashion, issues affecting WOC & nature-first design practices.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIAN!!!
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The Only Black Girl On MarsEp 5. Kourtni Lynn Dawkins | Are You A Leader or a Follower?About Kourtni Lynn DawkinsKourtni Lynn is a wife, marketer, manager and producer. She studied marketing at Kennesaw State University and used that education to launch a private creative firm by the name of TwentyFour where she acts as executive producer, alongside her husband who acts as creative director. TwentyFour has a roster of individuals and brands such as AE the Cool, SuperPhone, Production Rockstars, Jacquees, K Camp, CURVYcon, and more.
Beyond her love for production, she is a girl’s girl who is passionate about uplifting women, specifically women of melanin. She has spent her time building an or...2020-08-2000 min
The Only Black Girl On MarsEp. 4 Lauryn Nwankpa | Powering Social Impact Across IndustriesLauryn Nwankpa is the Head of Social Impact at Dave. With a Masters degree in Social Entrepreneurship from USC Marshall and over a decade of experience, she marries Dave’s financial goals with social impact strategies that span public policy, strategic partnerships and industry best practices.
Lauryn embeds sustainable, scalable impact practices across Dave that drive stakeholder value while empowering marginalized communities by increasing their access to key resources. She is also on the board of the Santa Monica Tech Council, an early stage start-up advisor through the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, and a mentor for th...2020-08-0600 min
The Only Black Girl On MarsEp 3 | Managing Mental Health Amidst the StigmaJ. Mix
(bio as written on the www.jessicamixon.com )
Jessica Mixon is a Creole American performing artist born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Growing up in the Big Easy, Jessica was enriched in the art and culture of the city at a very young age.
Unfortunately, at the age of thirteen, Hurricane Katrina damaged her home and destroyed both pianos, but the skills and musical attributes she acquired from the instruments have not been forgotten.
In 2010, Jessica began attending Loyola University New Orleans for Vocal Performance.
She continues to share her talents in the form of music...2020-06-3000 min
The Only Black Girl On MarsEp. 2 | Introducing Yolanda F. Johnson, Founder of WOCYolanda F. Johnson
(bio as written on the WOC website)
With more than two decades of experience in the non-profit sector, Yolanda has successfully led fundraising operations for a wide range of non-profit organizations, launching creative event, sponsorship and marketing initiatives that produced new streams of both contributed and earned income. Her fundraising expertise includes securing foundation, corporate, and government funding and cultivating a diverse major gifts portfolio.
In addition to leading Women In Development (WID), NY (https://widny.org/), the NYC area's premier professional organization for women in fundraising and philanthropy. Yolanda has also had an outstanding career...2020-06-2500 min
The Only Black Girl On MarsEp. 1 | At Home Surveillance, Office Leadership, with a small Nothing Burger on the SideMaggie Bisase is an Executive Assistant that has worked at American Express for the past 31 years. Originally from Kampala, Uganda, she lives and works in Jacksonville, Florida, where she is a notable woman of faith in her local community and a proud grandmother with a capital 'P.'
Her team at AmEx made the shift to remote working five years ago, allowing us to discuss what long terms company transitions may look like for many. We also spoke about ways of managing wellness while working from, and how it will take adaptive leaders to develop emotional intelligence to foster inclusive...2020-05-2500 min