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Education TodayInspiring the Next Generation of Musicians (Audio Version)In this episode, I speak with Middle-school band teacher Don Scott about inspiring young people to love music and coaching the next generation of leaders.
Mr. Scott is a proud graduate of Bethune Cookman University where he played the trumpet in their famed marching band. He has taught band in middle and high school for 13 years.
In addition to teaching, he also performs with a band and is sometimes invited to play professionally with famous musicians and singers.
He is married to his beautiful wife Takiyah, and they have a baby boy, Don...2024-09-2848 min
Education TodayInspiring the Next Generation of MusiciansIn this episode, I speak with Middle-school band teacher Don Scott about inspiring young people to love music and coaching the next generation of leaders.
Mr. Scott is a proud graduate of Bethune Cookman University where he played the trumpet in their famed marching band. He has taught band in middle and high school for 13 years.
In addition to teaching, he also performs with a band and is sometimes invited to play on stage with famous musicians and singers.
He is married to his beautiful wife Takiyah, and they have a baby boy...2024-09-2848 min
Education TodayIt's Not Too Late! 📹In this episode, I speak with Deborah Joseph about returning to school for her bachelor's degree after a 16-year hiatus. Deborah's story is inspirational for all those who believe it's too late for them to achieve their dreams or reach their goals because of age, life circumstances, or prior disappointments and failures.
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Education TodayIt's Not Too Late! 📢In this episode, I speak with Deborah Joseph about returning to school for her bachelor's degree after a 16-year hiatus from education.
Deborah's story is inspirational for all those who believe it's too late for them to achieve their dreams or reach their goals because of age, life circumstances, or prior disappointments and failures.
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Education TodaySixteen Years Later Clip"Sixteen Years Later" Clip from "It's Not Too Late" episode with Deborah Joseph
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Education TodayGuest Teacher Week 12This week, I finished my first semester as a substitute teacher and experienced the joys of teaching during the last week before Christmas break.
My week included bored 6th graders with idle hands; a fight between a boy and a girl in my classroom; lazy, apathetic high school students; a classroom management issue created by admin; and students who tried to bully me into getting their way.
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Education TodayWorking With Campus MinistriesIn this episode, I speak with Brad Everett about his extensive work with campus ministries throughout colleges and universities in the Southeast of America
Brad is the Regional Director for InterVarsity’s Southeast Region and the Associate National Director for Black Campus Ministries (BCM).
You can find more information about the important work being done for Christ on college campuses on the following websites:
https://www.bradfordeverett.com/
https://intervarsity.org/
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Education TodayGuest Teacher Week 11This week on my substitute teaching journey, I witnessed the pitfalls of creating a school within a school, I observed a great way to translate for ESOL students, and I experienced a school with rotating schedules. I also have an update on the 10th grade "baby daddy" situation and my 5th grade job offer.
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Education TodayGuest Teacher Week 10This week on my substitute teaching journey, I had some great conversations with well-traveled students, I observed a teacher who had great rapport with parents, I overheard a 10th grader bragging about becoming a father, and I learned a valuable lesson about the true job of a substitute.
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Education TodayGoing Full Circle With Community CollegeThis episode features my discussion with Dr. Sokoyama Songu-Mbriwa about how his journey from community college student to community college professor is a compelling argument for the power and importance of an often overlooked institution.
Dr. Songu-Mbriwa is a recently retired juvenile probation officer who teaches in the psychology department of Prince George's Community College in Maryland.
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Education TodayGuest Teacher Week 9This week on my substitute teaching journey, I encountered some middle school entrepreneurs, I discovered high school students who cannot tell time on an analog clock, I spoke with students with family members in Gaza, I witnessed newish teachers floundering with classroom management, and I took a nap in the comfiest teacher lounge ever!
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Education TodayGuest Teacher: Week 8This week on my substitute teaching journey, I encountered students with learned helplessness, I witnessed teachers making racist comments, and I worked at a school where the atmosphere felt sad and depressing.
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Education TodayTeaching Children About World CulturesIn this episode, I speak with Nigerian-American author Evelyn Logan about inspiring young children to read and learn about different cultures through her children's book "On the Streets of Ondo". Set in Nigeria, this book exposes children to the richness of African culture and traditions through the use of beautiful language and vibrant illustrations.
The book is available on Amazon. Listen to the episode to learn how to win a signed copy.
You can learn more about the author on Instagram @evelynloganwrites
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Education TodayGuest Teacher: Week 7This week, 3rd graders roasted my British accent, and I had the most amazing conversation with a 10-year-old Arabic-speaking boy from Jordan. I was also able to share my experience of grieving my mother with a 17-year-old boy who was struggling after a recent loss.
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Education TodayGuest Teacher: Week 6This week on my substitute teaching journey, I learned that being gifted in STEM doesn't necessarily make you a great STEM teacher, I encountered a math wiz who should have been in advanced classes, and I witnessed a very different system for teaching English language learners.
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Education TodayTraining SL SPED Teachers in the GambiaThis episode features returning guest Nemahun Aminata. On a previous episode, we learned about the work she is doing in my native land of Sierra-Leone, West Africa, to raise up competent and equipped special education teachers capable of serving the needs of students with autism and other disabilities.
On this episode, she tells us about the in-person training she conducted last summer in the Gambia with special education teachers from both Sierra-Leone and Gambia.
You can discover more about her work training SPED teachers in West Africa here: https://help-global.online/
Nemahun has over 20 years of experience teaching special education...2024-02-2644 min
Education TodayGuest Teacher Week 5This week on my substitute teaching journey, I saw elementary students excited about a science experiment, I saw issues resulting from female students being given too much power in elementary school classrooms, and I witnessed a food giveaway program in a Title I school.
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Education TodayGuest Teacher Week 4In this episode of my substitute teaching journey, I filled in for elementary music and middle school social studies. I experienced the best of times and worst of times in kindergarten, and I encountered a future scientist and a future ASL expert! I was reminded of an important lesson: relationships first, curriculum second.
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Education TodayReflecting on 40 years of TeachingIn this episode, I speak with my former colleague and English department chair Elizabeth Ignatius about her 40-plus years of experience teaching secondary English.
Recently retired, Elizabeth has taught overseas as well as in public and private schools.
Our discussion includes:
Changes in education over the years
Inspiring students to love literature
Advice for new teachers and mid-career teachers
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Education TodayGuest Teacher: Week 3In this episode, I was a substitute teacher for elementary music, High school SPED math, and 5th grade English language arts.
As an SPED co-teacher, I had the opportunity to watch other teachers teach, and, in doing so, I saw the challenges of teaching high school math in a way that makes it engaging for students who struggle with the subject.
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Education TodayGuest Teacher: Week 2On week two of my substitute teaching journey, I filled in for elementary guidance, middle School AVID, middle school math, 5th grade STEM, and 1st grade. It was an eventful week with a lot of germs!
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Education TodayGuest Teacher: Week 1"Guest Teacher"- the title used for substitute teachers in my new district.
Tune in to hear about week one of my substitute teaching journey.
This week, I was in high school special ed, elementary music, and elementary guidance. It was an interesting week, to say the least. It started with a heavy police presence and ended with a lockdown.
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Education TodayNurturing a Love of Reading in Young ChildrenIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Simone Jenkins about instilling a love of reading in young children. We discuss her children's book Dr. K Saves the Day, and we talk about strategies to help struggling and reluctant readers.
Dr. Jenkins is the author of the children's book Dr. K Saves the Day and the novel Allison's Awakening. She is also the dean of associate of science programs at Hillsborough Community College in Brandon, Florida.
Both of her books are available for purchase on Amazon:
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Education TodayEarly Years Education in the UKIn this episode, I speak with British educator Omoh Head about the importance of early years education in setting a strong foundation for very young children.
Omoh is an experienced early years educator in London, England.
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Education TodayThe Importance of a Strong Preschool ProgramIn this episode, I speak with Queenisha Hamilton-Grein about the importance of preschool teachers and the impact of a strong preschool program on our youngest students.
Queenisha is a wife, mother, educator, gospel recording artist, and pastor. She resides in Maryland with her husband and daughters. You can find her on Instagram @queenishagrein.
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Education TodayDallis the Science DivaOn this episode, we PAUSE FOR A MOMENT OF SCIENCE with Dallis the Science Diva.
"With over 15 years of classroom teaching experience, Dallis the Science Diva values and executes Science made clear and simple. Dallis the Science Diva blends classroom, museum and personal experiences to achieve learning outcomes. She eliminates the pressure of knowing the answer. Instead, the focus is on the process of discovery."
You can discover more about Dallis at www.dallisthesciencediva.com or find her on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Sweet MotherDorothy Laura WrightIn this episode, I speak with Candice Wright about the life and legacy of her mother, Dorothy Laura Wright.
You can find out more about Candice on her culture blog: culturedcandice.com.
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Education TodayHomeschooling & Distance LearningIn this episode, I speak with author and distance-learning mom Kimberly Scott about her experience educating her son at home since the onset of the pandemic. Kimberly currently lives in Southern California with her young son.
Resources mentioned during the episode:
Self Care Planner: https://a.co/d/fc3kf88
Sketchbook for kids: https://a.co/d/iXJqeIl
Mom-Preneur Mavericks: Balancing Business & Homeschooling in the Modern World: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mompreneur-mavericks-k-dawn-scott/1142964805
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Education TodayAttending an HBCUIn this episode, Abrianne Joseph returns to tell us about her experience attending an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) as an undergraduate student.
Abrianne graduated from Howard University in 2019. She currently lives in the Tampa Bay area.
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Education TodayChoosing a Performing Arts K-12 SchoolIn this episode, I speak with Ortheline Athey about the impact that performing arts school programs have had on her elementary and middle school-aged children.
Ortheline is married to Ryan, and they have two children who attend performing arts magnet schools in Hillsborough County, Florida.
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Education TodayAttending a Christian UniversityOn this week's episode, I speak with my former student Natasha Mieses about her experience attending a Christian university and completing an internship at a well-known megachurch.
Natasha graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL in 2022. She is currently working for a non-profit organization in central Florida.
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Education TodayWords of Wisdom From a Lifelong EducatorOn this week's episode, I speak with outstanding dignitary Mrs. Bernice Presley. Mrs. Presley is a lifelong educator with decades of experience and a love for helping children. In this episode, she shares about her decades of experience and gives profound words of wisdom and inspiration for the next generation of educators.
Mrs. Presley is based in Lake City, Florida. Even though she is officially retired from the classroom, she continues to help and inspire students and uplift her community through her tutoring programs, radio show, and podcast.
You can find her podcast here: https...2023-05-3041 min
Education TodayCovid & Teacher BurnoutOn this week's episode, I speak with veteran teacher Trevor Rogers about the challenges teachers faced, and still continue to face, as a result of teaching during and after the Covid pandemic.
Trevor has 20 years of experience teaching middle school reading and language arts in Tampa Bay. During Covid, he served as a school success coach.
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Yvonne has twenty years of experience in teaching, most of which has been spent teaching students with learning disabilities and challenges.
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Sweet MotherMrs. Sophianah Adetoun YiluThis episode honors the life and legacy of Mrs. Sophianah Adetoun Yilu, as told by her daughter Mrs. Michaelas Ogunlade.
Mrs. Yilu was a Nigerian woman who lived a full life and passed away in 2021 at the ripe old age of 95, leaving behind three generations.
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Education TodayTeaching Students with Disabilities in the UKIn this episode, I speak with Yvonne Dixon about her work leading a school in the UK that serves students on the autism spectrum.
Yvonne has twenty years of experience in teaching, most of which has been spent teaching students with learning disabilities and challenges.
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Education TodayTraining Special Education Teachers in Sierra LeoneOn this episode, we continue our conversation with Nemahun Aminata, and we learn about the work she is doing in my native land of Sierra-Leone, West Africa, to raise up competent and equipped special education teachers capable of serving the needs of students with autism and other disabilities.
(IEP= Individualized Educational Plan)
You can discover more about her project in Sierra-Leone here: https://help-global.online/
Nemahun has 20 years of experience teaching special education in Maryland, and she is currently teaching middle school math.
(IEP= Individualized Educational Plan)
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Education TodayTeaching Students With Disabilities in the U.S.In part one of this three-part series on teaching students with disabilities, I spoke with Nemahun Aminata about working with students with disabilities and navigating the IEP process.
Nemahun has 20 years of experience teaching special education (SpEd) in Maryland, and she is currently teaching middle school math.
Tune in next week for part two where we discuss the important work she is doing training up SpEd teachers and advocating for students with disabilities in my native land of Sierra-Leone, West Africa.
You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail...2023-04-1820 min
Education TodayJuggling Life As a Student AthleteOn this week's episode, I spoke with sisters Amaris and Sienna Hamilton-Grein about the pressures of juggling athletics with academics as a student-athletes. The sisters are currently in the 12th and 10th grades respectively and have played soccer competitively from a young age.
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Sweet MotherClaudette Patricia CokeThis episode honors the life and legacy of Claudette Patricia Coke, as told by her eldest daughter Yvonne Dixon.
Claudette was a first-generation British-born child of Jamaican immigrants who moved to the UK to forge a better life for their children. Despite personal challenges, she dedicated her life to helping others in the fields of child care and social work. She passed away in 2021, leaving behind a rich legacy of perseverance, determination, faith, and love.
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Education TodayAre School Librarians Still Relevant?In today's technologically advanced world of the Internet, Google, smartphones, audiobooks, and even AI, it would seem to some that the role of school librarian or media specialist is one that has become irrelevant over time. However, my guest on this episode refutes this notion and explains why we need school librarians now more than ever to ensure that all students have equitable access to information.
Rachel Shellman has years of experience as a school librarian/media specialist in Hillsborough County, Florida. She is currently working as a teacher librarian in an international school in Singapore.
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Education TodaySchool Nurses: The Challenges & TriumphsOn this week's episode, I spoke with Hawa Gabriel about the difference a school nurse can make in the lives of students and their families. We discuss the multifaceted role of a school nurse and the challenges that came with working in schools during Covid.
Hawa has years of experience in school nursing in both Massachusetts and New York.
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Education TodayCreating Opportunities for the Next Generation of StudentsOn this episode, I spoke with Clarey Walker about his passion for raising up leaders from the next generation of students as a way to give back to the community that helped him achieve great things.
Mr. Walker is a graduate of the University of North Florida and American University. He currently works in the Pentagon as a member of the intelligence component of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
You can find out more information about the Clarey Walker Foundation at the official website: https://www.clareywalkerfoundation.org/
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Education TodaySharing Your Faith on a Public High School CampusOn this week's show, I spoke to Abrianne Joseph about her experience leading a Christian club while attending a public high school. We also discussed how she began to question some aspects of her faith as she advanced from high school to a college campus.
Abrianne is a graduate of Howard University in Washington DC.
I sponsored a Christian club on the campus of a public high school for ten years. I wrote about my experiences here: https://medium.com/@Sohkor/legacy-ten-years-of-student-led-ministry-in-a-public-high-school-69bd1fdb942d
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Sweet MotherJoyce Mae SlaughterIn this episode, I spoke to Jodi Melissa Slaughter about the rich and beautiful life and legacy of her late mother, Joyce Mae Slaughter, a Virginia native and woman of faith who passed away in 2016 after a lengthy illness.
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Education TodayCommunity College- An Underrated Gem in Our SocietyIn this episode, I spoke to Dr. Simone Jenkins about the wide array of courses available at our local community colleges that go beyond the traditional AA degree and force us to rethink our preconceived notions and beliefs about this type of institution.
Dr. Jenkins is the current dean of Associate in Science programs at Hillsborough Community College in Brandon, Florida.
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Education TodayNavigating the System With a Special-Needs ChildOn this episode, I spoke with Stephania Everett about her experiences navigating the education system with a child with multiple special needs. Stephania currently resides in Maryland with her husband and two sons.
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Education TodayInspiring At-Risk Students to Reach Their Full PotentialOn today's show, I spoke to veteran teacher Debby Guice about her passion for teaching and inspiring at-risk students to reach their full potential.
Debby currently teaches secondary math at a charter school in Hillsborough County, Florida.
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Education TodayThe Importance of the Front Office StaffIn this episode, I spoke to Deborah Joseph about the role of the front office staff in the successful running of a school. Listen to hear about her experience the day a huge celebrity came into the school office!
Deborah currently works in the front office of a charter school in Hillsborough county, Florida.
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Education TodayThe Importance of Black Male Teachers in the ClassroomOur returning guest Wil Sekajipo has been teaching math in the secondary classroom for 18 years. He currently teaches in Prince George's County, Maryland. We continue our conversation, this time turning our attention to the importance of having a Black male presence in our classrooms.
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Education TodayThe Power of a Strong School LeaderMy guest Wil Sekajipo has been teaching math in the secondary classroom for 18 years. Today he speaks with me about the power of strong, effective leadership in schools.
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Education TodayEducation Today IntroductionWelcome to Education Today! I’m your host, Sohkor Solanke.
I spent 15 years in the secondary classroom teaching English, reading, and social studies. I've taught a wide range of students from those with disabilities, to English language learners, to advanced and gifted. I’ve also been on the other side as a parent of three children who have completed the formal schooling years of kindergarten through 12th grade and are now in the college and career stage.
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Sweet MotherKumba Nganga Alli 🇸🇱· Her name was Kumba Nganga Alli née Sundu. She was born and raised in Sierra-Leone, West Africa. She relocated to London, UK in the early 1990’s where she met her husband, Tony, and had three children. · After a year-long battle with cancer, she passed away in 2019, just a few days shy of her 47th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of love and faith. · Welcome to the “Sweet Mother” Podcast. This podcast exists to tell the stories of powerful women as told by the daughters they left behind. I’m your host, Sohkor Solanke. · On today’s episode, I traveled to Lon...2022-12-1051 min
Sweet MotherPart 2: Exploring Therapy & Grief with Dr. Sh'nai Simmons· Welcome to the “Sweet Mother” Podcast. This podcast exists to tell the stories of powerful women as told by the daughters they left behind. I’m your host, Sohkor Solanke. · With the holidays approaching and with my family and I coming up on the one year anniversary of our mother’s passing, I decided to do a special episode focused on the topics of grief and counseling, so I interviewed Dr. Sh’nai Simmons. Dr. Simmons is a licensed mental health counselor and the owner and executive director of the Collective Wellness Institute in Tampa, FL. · In part 2 of our interview...2022-11-2231 min
Sweet MotherPart 1: Exploring Therapy & Grief with Dr. Sh'nai Simmons· Welcome to the “Sweet Mother” Podcast- a podcast that exists to tell the stories of powerful women as told by the daughters they left behind. I’m your host, Sohkor Solanke. · It's the holiday season: 'tis the season to be jolly, right? What is a season of merriment, joy, hope, and anticipation for many can actually be the most difficult time of year for those who’ve lost a loved one, but there is help and support out there. And I think this is a great time of year to have a discussion about therapy and grief, so I interviewe...2022-11-1529 min
Sweet MotherMary Agatha Peck 🇯🇲· Her name was Mary Agatha Peck. She lived her entire life on the Island of Jamaica. She married young and had seven children. She had a life-changing encounter at a young age that changed the trajectory of her life, and she became a powerful woman of God with a gift of prophecy and healing, who dedicated her life to serving Christ and others. Although she died fairly young, her rich legacy is still evident today, in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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Sweet MotherDianne Dieuveille· Welcome to the Sweet Mother Podcast. This podcast exists to tell the stories of powerful women as told by the daughters they left behind. My name is Sohkor Solanke, and in today’s episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Cleanda “CeeCee” Dieuvielle the executive director of Mama Africana mentorship program in Tampa, Florida, about the 2011 loss of her mother, Dianne Dieuveille, and the impact that her mother’s influence has had on her life.
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Sweet MotherRegina OmohJowo Parper 🇸🇱· Her name was Regina Omoh-Jowo Parper, Nee Williams. She was born in Sierra-Leone, West Africa in the 1920’s. She was a teacher, a wife, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a woman who touched so many lives and whose presence is still felt today, even though she passed away in 2007. Oh, and she was also my grandmother.
· Welcome to the Sweet Mother podcast. My name is Sohkor Solanke, and in this episode, I had the privilege of speaking to my grandmother’s eldest surviving daughter- my aunt, Mrs. Emelia Gabbidon, aka, Aunty Ayo. Yes, the same aunty Ayo you heard about if you li...2022-09-1656 min
Sweet MotherRuby Mae Brooks 🇺🇸Hello listeners! Welcome to the Sweet mother podcast- a podcast that exists to tell the stories of powerful women, as told by the daughters they left behind. I’m your host, Sohkor Solanke, and in this episode, we'll honor the life of Ruby Mae Brooks, a Creole woman born in Louisiana in 1928. She married Anthony Matthews, and together they had six children. Sadly, she died of cancer in her late 40's. My guest today is the youngest of her six children. She joins us to honor the life, legacy, and rich Creole heritage of the mother she lost when she wa...2022-09-0149 min
Sweet MotherEvelyn Songu-Mbriwa 🇸🇱: Part 2Hello, listeners, and welcome back to the Sweet Mother Podcast. This is part two of a very special premiere episode on the life and legacy of my own mother, Mrs. Evelyn Songu-Mbriwa, who passed away in October 2021. I’m your host, Sohkor Solanke, and I’m joined, once again by my two younger sisters, Mrs. Omoh Head and Mrs. Evelyn Sekajipo.
Sound Engineers: Kehinde & Joshua Solanke.
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Sweet MotherEpisode 1 part 1 PromoA promo video of Episode 1, part 1: Evelyn Songu-Mbriwa.
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Sweet MotherTrailerWelcome to the Sweet Mother Podcast. This podcast exists to tell human stories- one human story in particular: The lives of powerful women, as told by the daughters they left behind. It’s the story of mothers and daughters, of love and loss, of grief and healing. It’s a story that resonates for everyone who’s ever loved and lost a great mother, grandmother, aunt, or any other mother figure.
My name is Sohkor Solanke, and in each episode, I’ll feature one woman and hear the story of her life and her legacy through the eyes of her daughter...2022-08-0700 min
Sweet MotherEvelyn Songu-Mbriwa 🇸🇱: Part 1Welcome to this first episode of the Sweet Mother podcast. This premiere episode is dedicated to a woman who is so very dear to me- her my own mother, Mrs. Evelyn Onikeh Songu-Mbriwa nee Parper. My mom was a great mom. She was mom to six of us- 3 boys and 3 girls, and she had 8 grandchildren. Sadly, she passed away in October 2021 at the age of 75 after a short and sudden illness. It was a life well lived, and she is dearly missed. I had the opportunity to conduct an interview all about her life, as told through the eyes...2022-08-0742 min