Shows
The Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)How to Create a Million-Dollar Fashion Brand with Lanny Smith (Founder of actively Black, & Former NBA Player)Join us for the 11th and final episode of our VIP season as we sit down with Lanny Smith, former Sacramento Kings NBA player, and founder of Actively Black and Active Faith.Lanny shares his inspiring journey from the NBA to entrepreneurship after a career-ending injury shattered his dreams just 33 days into his NBA career. He discusses how his Christian faith and the color of his skin have influenced his business ventures, which have garnered partnership with prominent figures like Steph Curry and more.Discover how Lanny successfully transitioned to en...
2024-06-1751 minThe Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)Creating Spaces for Black Success with Raphael Sofoluke (CEO of UK Black Business Show & Author)Join us on this enlightening 10th episode as we sit down with the multifaceted creative force and CEO, Raphael Sofuloke. He shares his unique approach as a visionary, entrepreneur and accomplished author and his journey of how he transforms raw ideas into tangible masterpieces. We delve into his diverse projects, exploring the intersection of culture, art and business, and the challenges and triumphs of pushing past boundaries. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, Raphael's insights on innovation, persistence, and staying true to one's vision are sure to inspire and motivate. Tune in for an engaging conversation...
2024-06-0227 minThe Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)How to Unleash Your Potential with Robinson Lynn (Executive Director of Momentum Education)In our 9th episode, we engage in a conversation with Robinson Lynn, a leadership and development expert whose work, to empower educators and students, emphasizes the profound belief that every individual matters. From helping you form ideal relationships to achieving your life goals, his guidance drives tangible results. Joining us from Washington, D.C., Robinson shares his insights on how to create sustainable impact.Join us to discover Robinsons tips on leadership as he reflects on his journey from becoming a young leader over an organization that has impacted thousands of people, to effectively...
2024-05-2020 minThe Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)Building a Smart City in Africa with Naomi Sesay (Smart City developer, Head of Creative Equity, Channel 4)In our eighth episode, we engage in an insightful conversation about the development of Smart Cities with our esteemed guest, Naomi Sesay. Naomi is pioneering the creation of the world’s first smart, sustainable, female-centric city in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Her innovative approach has spiked attention from numerous organizations as she aims to establish an inclusive, regenerative, and eco-conscious urban environment—a blueprint for future communal living and sustainable workspaces.During our discussion, Naomi also shares invaluable insights gleaned from her extensive 30+ years of experience in television, shedding light on both on-screen and behi...
2024-05-0642 minThe Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)AfroFuturism: Embracing Tomorrow - with Abdul Abdullah (CEO of AfroFuture Fest)In our 7th Episode, we're marking World Creativity and Innovation Day with a special guest: Abdul Abdullah, the visionary CEO and Co-Founder behind AfroFuture Fest. This Global event shines a spotlight on the vibrant creativity and talent of millennials both outside and within Africa. Calling in from the USA, Abdul shares his inspiring journey, unveiling the inspiration behind this global festival and imparting invaluable insights on navigating the path to success.Tune in to gain firsthand wisdom from Abdul's narrative, and hear how the steps along his journey were instrumental in realizing hi...
2024-04-2239 minThe Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)Healthcare & Innovation in Brazil- with Arthur Lima (Founder, AfroSaúde)In episode six, we celebrate World Health Day with a key discussion around healthcare and innovation, highlighting the experiences and perspectives of Black Brazilians. Dentist and Founder of AfroSaúde, Arthur Lima joins us from Brazil, the country with the largest population of people of African Descent outside of Africa. AfroSaúde develops health solutions with social and organizational objectives. They provide resources for patients to find the best specialists, as well as a robust, personalized, and dependable platform for consultants to effectively manage their online practice with special attention to the Black population.
2024-04-0829 minThe Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)Championing Human Rights for the Marginalized - with Simantha Sibanda (Founder, Appreciate Africa)In our 5th episode, Samantha Sibanda joins us all the way from China to discuss how she effectively pursues Human Rights for people of african descent, despite its history of a hostile racial environment. Her organization, Appreciate Africa, is known for successfully petitioning and stopping the Wuhan Provincial - an exhibition where Africans were be likened to animals. Besides advocatingagainst unfair treatment of Africans in China, she is also the Founder and Director of The Prideof Africa Asia Pacific Awards that recognizes the efforts o...
2024-03-2527 minThe Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)The Intersection of Race & Democracy - with Desirée Cormier Smith (Special Rep for Racial Equity and Justice, U.S. State Dep)What does democracy look like in 2024 and beyond? What’s at stake as many critical elections across the globe are set to happen? How is the mission to achieve racial equity and equality being prioritized as the fate of democracy hangs in the balance? In our 4th episode, we’ll explore the intersections of race and democracy in a thought-provoking discussion with our esteemed guest calling in from the USA, Desirée Cormier Smith. Desirée is the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice for the United States State Department.Her j...
2024-03-1231 minThe Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)Leadership and Finance For a Sustainable Future - with Joseph Owolabi (Former Global President, ACCA)In our 3rd episode, Joseph Owolabi, Founder of Rubicola Consulting and the youngest and first Black Global President of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), stops by “The Voices of Influential People (The VIP) Podcast” all the way from Australia, to share his leadership insights. Success didn’t happen overnight for Joseph. Instead, Joseph tells us how it was dedication, perseverance and a culmination of small steps and key lessons learned along the way that propelled him into making history at a young age. With an extensive background in senior management roles at leading firms across...
2024-02-2634 minThe Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)Global Black History - with Dr. Sheila Walker (Cultural Anthropologist)In our second episode, renowned cultural anthropologist, writer, documentary filmmaker and Executive Director of Afrodiaspora Global and MIPAD Global Advisor, Dr. Sheila S. Walker joins us from the USA for a special discussion on global Black history. She shares how a transformative experience as a U.S. exchange student to the Central African country of Cameroon catapulted her into the transformative work she does today, teaching, sharing and documenting the global presence of people and cultures of African origin throughout the diaspora. Dr. Walker also highlights the continuum of “knowing” and the c...
2024-02-1240 minThe Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)The Art of Connectology - with Kamil Olufowobi (Founder of MIPAD)In our pilot episode, Kamil Olufowobi, the Connectologist and founder and visionary of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) joins us for a conversation about the mission of MIPAD, the importance of forming and leveraging valuable connections, and ways to find your purpose and calling. We also delve into what MIPAD is doing to face systemic racism and tips on overcoming potential barriers to success.Sign up for the Connectology course here: https://shop.mipad.org/product-category/education/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicesofinfluentialpeople/Subscribe to...
2024-01-2930 minThe Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast) TrailerTune into the Voices of Influential People, the VIP Podcast for a unique podcast experience that will elevate your strategy and build a bridge that connects you to today’s most influential global changemakers of African descent from politics, business, media and humanitarianism. Hosts: Jonathan Olufowobi, Aziza Taylor & Imo Enang Send us a textSupport the show
2024-01-2301 min