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Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastGreening Ghana: Awula Serwah’s Eco Missionhttps://youtu.be/gX7td9YDXSc🎙️ Greening Ghana: Awula Serwah’s Eco Mission 🌿Founder of Eco-Conscious Citizens Ghana | Environmental Activist | Youth AdvocateWelcome to another inspiring episode of The Nana Yaa Yeboaa Podcast, where we spotlight change makers rewriting the story of Africa and the diaspora.In this episode, we sit down with Awula Serwah, founder of Eco-Conscious Citizens Ghana, a grassroots movement dedicated to raising awareness about environmental responsibility and sustainable living in Ghana.🔍 In This Conversation, We Explore:Awula’s early life and what shaped her eco-conscious v...2025-07-171h 00
Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastHow Amanda Coombs is Transforming the Lives of Black Youth | Back 2 Basic InterviewIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Amanda Coombs, founder of Back 2 Basic, a youth-centered program dedicated to Black youth who have dropped out of school. Amanda shares what inspired her to create Back 2 Basic, how mental health and emotional resilience are central to her programs, and the impact of initiatives like the Youth Reset Program, Mental Wellness Workshops, and First Responder Mental Health Training.We talk challenges, breakthroughs, and her bold vision for the future. Whether you're an educator, parent, community worker, or someone passionate about youth...2025-07-0740 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastMaster Your Own Table with Dr. Rubin Cockrell | Leadership, Integrity & Business in Tough TimesIn this powerful conversation, Dr. Rubin Cockrell — global educator, bestselling author, and leadership strategist — shares deep insights on self-mastery, ethical leadership, and thriving in today’s tough economy.We talk about building your own table, the decline of personal values, turning obstacles into opportunities, and the hidden curriculum that shapes success behind the scenes.Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone navigating personal growth, this episode will challenge and inspire you to lead with purpose, power, and resilience.📘 Books by Dr. Cockrell: Master Your Own Table📲 Follow Dr. Cockrell on Instagram: @DrRubinCockrell📲 Follow Nana Yaa...2025-05-1841 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastCan AI Be Creative? A Deep Dive with Vaseem Biag, AI Thought LeaderWelcome to a mind-opening conversation with Vaseem Biag – the AI Guy — a leading voice in the world of artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital transformation. In this exclusive interview, we explore how AI is reshaping our world, from daily life and creative industries to education, healthcare, and Africa’s tech future. Whether you're curious, cautious, or excited about the rise of intelligent machines, this episode is packed with insights, real talk, and surprising truths.🎧 Discover:How AI is already influencing your life (without you knowing)The biggest myths and fears about artificial intelligenceThe future of...2025-05-0944 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastFinancial Survival: Smart Planning in Uncertain Times | Bisi Ogunwale | 2025 Finance TipsWith inflation, market volatility, and global economic shifts, how do we secure our finances? Welcome to another powerful episode of with Nana Yaa Yeboaa! In this episode, we sit down with Bisi Ogunwale, a Registered Financial Planner with over two decades of experience helping families manage their money , to break down practical strategies for surviving and thriving financially in 2025 —even during economic uncertainty. We talk about everything from inflation-proof budgeting, smart investing, debt management, and multiple income streams, to financial tech trends like digital banking and AI-based investing. If you're looking for financial clarity, direction, and...2025-04-0957 min
Nana Yaa Yeboaa Podcast🎤 Joe Davis on Spoken Word, Mental Health & Black Joy | The Power of Art & Resilience #podcastDon't forget to join our growing community by subscribing to the channel @Philjoe Enjoy this inspiring interview, we sit down with Joe Davis, a celebrated poet, spoken word artist, and storyteller, to explore the transformative power of poetry, theatre, and music in teaching resilience. From mental health to African American and Jamaican ancestry and the radical act of joy, Joe shares how creativity can heal, empower, and connect us to our roots. 🔹 Key Topics: ✅ The power of spoken word poetry 🎙️ ✅ Mental health & self-expression 🧠💙 ✅ Honoring African American and Jamaican ancestry & storytelling ✊🏾 ✅ Finding joy and resilience in the face of struggle...2025-03-221h 04
Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastLearn to take limitations off yourself in anything you do| Ansa Akyea | Exclusive Interview #ghanaJhttps://youtu.be/9cSYoG9oeX0oin us for an inspiring conversation with Ansa Akyea, a seasoned actor, director, and advocate for the intersection of theatre and health. In this exclusive interview, we explore his journey in the performing arts, the impact of storytelling on mental and emotional well-being, and how acting can be a powerful tool for healing and social change. 🔹 Key Topics: ✅ Ansa Akyea’s journey in theatre and film 🎭 ✅ The connection between acting and mental health 🧠 ✅ How performance can influence healing and therapy 💙 ✅ Challenges and triumphs in the entertainment industry 🌟 ✅ Advice for aspiring actors and creatives 🎬 📌 Don’t miss this insightful discussion f...2025-03-171h 33
Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastInspiring children through stories: conversation with author Devon TaylorDEVON TAYLORDevon Taylor is an American Novelist raising his four foster children with his loving partner in Riverside County. His inspirations for the shop are deeply rooted in children's novels and his aspiration to build a unique brand . I had the beautiful opportunity to sit and have this wonderful conversation with the author on his journey to fatherhood, authorship and entrepreneurship. There are a few lessons that I picked from this wonderful podcast. Here is my take.1. You can do it.2. Invest in yourself3. network with others/ put yourself out there2025-03-1638 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastHow to Leverage AI ethically in your Business (2025)Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, no matter the nay sayers, it is not going anywhere. Machine learning has impacted every aspect of our lives. When social media started, there were the nay sayers, AI, the fourth industrial revolution is here, there is resistance. The early adopters always emerge at the top. This conversation with Andre Smith cofounder of Flip Academy is utilizing AI in leveraging Financial education for families and children. Support the showwww.philjoemultimedia.com2025-02-2035 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastMy parents gave me my love for Ghana, I am everything AfricaEfia Tekyi-Annan – Social Entrepreneur & Advocate & Cultural LeaderEfia Tekyi-Annan is a dedicated social entrepreneur and advocate committed to uplifting Black communities. She is the founder of Roots of Empowerment (ROE), empowering Black youth through identity-affirming programs, and African Royalty, celebrating African heritage through cultural products and workshops. Her activism includes Co-Founding Black Lives For Change and leading protests against anti-Black racism, with her work recognized by institutions and media outlets like the Toronto Star and CityTV. A devoted mother of three, Efia continues to drive change through leadership, advocacy, and cultural empowerment....2025-02-1656 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastThe path to success is not with prosperity preachers | Dr. Deforest BSoariesThank you all for watching this channel. My intention on the show is to bring you the best of transformative concersations that you can apply to your life. Prosperity preaching in many African countires is destorying people. Most of the time people need to spend creating and trading or doing business is spent praying to God. This needs to stop. Dr. DeForest , a now retired pastor walks us through the dangers of prosperity preachers from his own reflection and transformation in his life, learning and then teaching his congregation to become money wise.He warns us to "not...2025-01-2843 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastRacism pushed me out of my comfort zone | Hezzy Ysrayl #inspiration #ai #elevationhttps://youtu.be/noehyhg1kqQWhat the devil makes for evil, the most high makes it good"Hezzy YsraylHezzy's BioHezzy is an accomplished Educator with over 20 years of experience. He is a passionate advocate for inclusive, decolonized learning and integrates Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, and Ancient Intelligence into the designs of his innovative, future-focused curricula.With a background in special education and STEAM, Hezzy has significantly impacted diverse student populations, particularly as an Alternative Community Class Teacher at the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). His presence has...2025-01-1841 min
Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastStop Feeling Stuck, Sick and Stressed | Racheal AbahHere on the Nana Yaa Yeboaa Podcast, our goal is to bring you the best and most enlightening conversations that will inspire you to success. Don't forget to Subscribe @Philjoe . We are building a community of like minded people interested in self development.Rachael Abah is the founder of Unbroken Woman Mentoring Inc. She offers faith-based mentoring and leadership development services for women entrepreneurs. For over a decade, Rachael has promoted the importance of Spiritual Intelligence in meaningful decision-making for positive social impact. She is a recipient of the Woman On Fire Award for excellence in business, a ke...2025-01-1059 min
Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastMartha Williams | Breaking Barriers through Business 2025Thank you for your support and watching the videos we put out. Your dedication and support is not lost on us. For more insightful videos please subscribe to the channel @Philjoe Martha Williams is a Business owner, She owns Pedals Cafe and Studio in Kingston Ontario. In this video we discuss the challenges of going into business , the rewards and what kind of business she wanted to open. This video is part to Black Business Month show case.For more information on MarthaMartha’s Profilelinkedin.com/in/martha-williams-25075Websitesmysp...2025-01-0338 min
Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastDon't be a Passenger in Your Own LifeCoach Danny Stone made the decision of going to university at 17 years old. He detached from his friends in the hood. This critical decision making led to the transformation of his life and his work as an entrepreneur, author, consultant, community activists and humanitarian. In this episode we delve into changes, acceptance and decision making for success. Enjoy!For more information on my guest YouTube: @IamDannyStone Support the showwww.philjoemultimedia.com2024-11-0244 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastMusic,Passion & Finding Self, a conversation wt 18 yr old musician from Ottawa |Miss McLeod #storyMiss McLeod, an 18-year-old artist with Jamaican roots, unveils a tapestry of talents as a singer, songwriter, musician, performer and accomplished producer. Her 5th self produced album, “Sugar Khane,” not only showcases her prowess but serves as a testament to her artistry. From captivating performances at prestigious venues like the Apollo in Harlem, Marlayah also passionately advocates for cultural awareness, recently co-heading a Black Students Association and many other community events. Watch her perform in the Wizard of Oz as Dorothy Gale at Centerpoint Meridian Theatres May 31st to June 9th, 2024.www.missmcleod.caLINKS...2024-10-2541 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastYou can be financially wealthy and here is how with Rozy AmponsahIn this conversation with Rozy Amponsah, real estate investor based in the USA, we talk about creating a generational wealth foundation as black women. So many errors made, time wasted , lessons learned.We discuss real estate and personal finance. Information in this video is not an endorsement of any individual or financial entity.For more on my guest YouTube https://youtu.be/YRH6hMhxZ1A?si=7vwPjdOS6Nie-zgWLinkDN : The Rozy EffectInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/rozyamponsah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==TikTok : ht...2024-10-221h 26Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastThe greatness within | Fikayo Aderoju CSM, CSPOView Fikayo Aderoju CSM, CSPO’s profileFikayo is an exceptional global speaker and accomplished leader in the community building and youth development space. As the Founder and Executive Director of Project Impacting Lives, he has dedicated the past three years to creating positive change in the lives of those facing homelessness in Canada. Under his leadership, the organization has successfully provided over 1,500 winter care packages to people facing homelessness, created scholarship funds, organized toy drives, and distributed food to the community.Fikayo is also a gifted speaker and has delivered inspiring speeches at several prestigious universities and events, including York University, McMaster University...2024-10-2238 min
Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastThe Greatness Within | Fikayo AderojuFikayo Aderoju in my view represents a new generation of transformative global change makers of African descent. The hope and moral compass of the future. As a young man, he has found his purpose in the burning desire of creating a just society through action. Support the showwww.philjoemultimedia.com2024-04-091h 17Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastKeys to building generational wealth | Andre Smith #life #podcast #educationAndre Smith is the CEO of Flip Academy , an educational platform to help people with how they think about money as a financial product . The educational platform is great for teaching children about financial management. The intention behind the academy is to help children break away from the non relevant ideas and views about money. Also, for black children, to encourage the building of generational wealth. Support the showwww.philjoemultimedia.com2024-01-091h 02
Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastWEST AFRICA & THE GULLAH GEECHE NARRATIVE THROUGH DIGITAL STORYTELLING |AKUAThe loss of self and place can be profound for any person or group of persons displaced by war, disasters, or natural disasters. These scars are often passed on consciously or unconsciously to their descendants. That is the story of the transatlantic slave trade. Albeit that the narrative is one of immense trauma to the human body and psychology, it is still going, however, there are mavericks in the community who have taken on the task of directing the healing of a community through storytelling. My conversation with Akua, a former classroom teacher whose p...2023-08-3038 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastWriting the stories you want to read: A conversation with Nigerian author Olufunmilola AdeniranBeautiful stories are being written and told across the world. The black voice in Africa will not be left behind. In recent times, if you follow my writings and conversations on the podcast or YouTube, you will realize that Africa is emerging as a powerhouse of storytellers. from its script writers to novels. All these stories are situated in an African context for the African reader. An emerging and imaginative group of creatives is feeding the appetites of African readers. I believe this is the generation that reads for leisure and not only text books. A demand for the...2023-07-2957 min
Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastHow to become a purposeful individual #life #excellence#uoft #canada #yorkuniversityIn 1999 I got admitted into the Transitional Year Program at the University of Toronto. That year was a life-changing time for me. The program was started years ago by two individuals who saw the disadvantage immigrants, blacks and indigenous people, and the LGBTQ faced when it comes to access to quality education. The University of Toronto was one such elite school that poor and disadvantaged individuals did not get a chance to attend. Karen Braithwaite seeing this social inequity decided to do something about it. That she did. With the help of another individual Horace, the first set of...2023-07-0411 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastHow Kasharo a Congolese woman is giving Hope in the CONGO #congo #education #drcI was introduced to Kasharo through a Keyan sister. I was on my quest to do nursing in the developing world. She said she has someone that needs the skills and expertise I am offering. That was the beginning of this sisterhood and my intrigue into the survivors of war. Through conversations with Kasharo, the founder and executive of Helping Hands for Survivors Inc. DRC, I have understood the magnitude of Rape on the female body. Rape is not an everyday occurrence but a weapon of war to destroy women and communities. The extent and brutality of the rape...2023-07-0453 min
Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastThe story of Hammed a young Nigerian man changing lives through Social Entrepreneurship #educationChange comes in all forms. It takes foresight, determination, and dedication to elicit change. Hammed describes himself as "a nonprofit leader, spoken word poet, author, and social entrepreneur known throughout Africa for my advocacy for education, youth, and sustainable development. I describe myself as a product of grace and circumstance. I grew up in the largest floating slum in Africa “Makoko-Nigeria”, lost my mother at age 7, and watched my father struggle to find employment this became my motivation for empowering young leaders in my community and education offered me that pathway. By age 15, I was already teaching in a basic...2023-06-191h 14
Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastThe power of Giving with Hassan Abdus-Sabur (GoFundMe Hero) #giving #education #lifehttps://youtube.com/live/RtGd-xRdmZcWe become great when we let others shine. In the face of adversity, some become hero's others bemoan their demise. Hassan Abdus-Sabur is not only a hero but a person who found a way to create opportunities for others. Opportunities he needed to have. His Financial struggle experience as a student unable to pay his fees influenced his decision to leave. Howard University is a historically black university. Howard through his biking fundraiser activities now raises funds for students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCU).Age, experience, time and...2023-06-0551 minNana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastThe art of financial planning with Andy CheungAndy is an experienced financial coach with Primerica. He comes with a wealth of experience to teach us the best ways to secure our financial future. He takes from his personal struggles to making the decision to learn and understand money in order to teach. Three core principles to take home1. Understanding your financial blueprint and where you are in life2. Understanding the value and essence of time3. In these times of high inflation, finding a side hustle." If you are born poor, it's not your fault, if you die poor, it's 100% your r...2023-05-191h 04Nana Yaa Yeboaa PodcastArtistic Entrepreneurship: How to make a living as an artist, 10 keys to success.In this episode, Eddy brings his vast knowledge and experience as an art expert and business, merged together, he distils over 2 decades of experience in his 10 keys to success. in this conversation, he provides practical and actual steps to make your art your dream business. You can watch the full live episode here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMKvW73N-PQSupport the showwww.philjoemultimedia.com2023-04-201h 04