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Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP. 45: Inspiring Transformation: Own Your Power and Express AuthenticityHello Sustainable Friends,In this episode, our guest, Vanusa Antonio, founder of Inspiring Transformation Solution and speaker of four languages (Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English), shares her journey and some examples from others on how to become empowered, to share their own stories.1. What doesn't serve you - take out2. Detach yourself from any judgment3. Navigate away from painđ§đ Please listen, enjoy, like, and share!Many thanks,@Tokunboifaturoti @LetsActAfrica #April2025 #Sustainability #Inspiringransformation2025-04-3021 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 44: Empowered Voices: Women Leading ChangeHello Sustainable Friends.In this episode, we celebrate International Women's Day and Month by highlighting inspirational quotes from remarkable women across the globe. This is a time to honor women's immense contributions and unwavering strength worldwide. From embracing their self-worth to excelling in careers, industries, and motherhood, and from empowering others to driving sustainable progress, women continue to stand as the cornerstone of global advancement.đ§đ Please listen, enjoy, like, and share!Many thanks,@Tokunboifaturoti @LetsActAfrica #March2025 #Sustainability #EmpoweredVoices2025-04-0115 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP. 43: Sustainability Under Threat: The Implications of Rolling Back Diversity, Equity, and InclusionHello Sustainable Friends,đ„đŻJoin me in this episode titled, Sustainability Under Threat: The Implications of Rolling Back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as I :1. Explore this topic in the context of what is unfolding in America. 2. Provide insights into why we should care about DEI and why it is crucial for sustainability.2. Highlight that DEI doesn't mean hiring unqualified candidates into existing roles; it simply means widening the pool of prospective candidates to include those who might have been overlooked due to systemic prejudices.4. Explore the benefits of DEI and ali...2025-03-0116 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 42: Personal Growth: Creating Waves of Sustainable Change?Hello Sustainable Friends,đ„đŻJoin me in this episode titled, Personal Growth: Waves of Sustainable Change?, as I explore the profound ripple effects of personal development and how they can lead to a better and more sustainable way of living. đąđ I examine several ripple effects that could contribute to waves of sustainability â in a positive way!đŠđ I will share the following five ripple effects: a) Enhanced Emotional Intelligence b) Increased Self-Awareness c) Boosted Productivity and Efficiency d) Strengthened Resilience and Adaptability e) Cultivated Mindfulness and Gratitudeđ§đ Please listen, enjoy, like, and share!Many thanks,2025-02-0115 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP. 41: Spheres of Influence: Why Stories and Culture Inspire MeHello Sustainable Friends!Enjoy this Podcast with our guest speaker Christiana Adekunle.Highlights:Christiana gives her personal insight by sharing lived experiences! She talks about:1. Who she is, her rich culture from Ijebu in South West Nigeria and what they as a people love doing.2.  What culture means to her and how it can be described as unifying and an educational tool.3. Her sphere of influence and book authors that inspired her during her boarding school days, lessons learned and stories shared....2024-11-0121 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEp. 40: Technology Ethics: How Can We Shape Artificial Intelligence?Hello Sustainable Friends!Welcome to another episode of our Podcast titled, "Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond."Our guest is Lisa Talia Moretti and our topic is, "Technology Ethics: How Can We Shape Artificial Intelligence?"Lisa Talia Moretti is a Digital Sociologist based in the UK. She holds an MSc in Digital Sociology with 17 years of experience working at the intersection of design research, social theory, and technology. Â Lisa is the Chair of the AI Council at the British Interactive Media Association -BIMA and a C...2024-09-3026 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP. 39: A Real Game Changer: Arize! Showcasing Africa in a Positive LightHello Sustainable Friends!Our guest is HRH Princess Moradeun Adedoyin - Solarin.She is a Yoruba Princess, Pan- African Royal, broadcast journalist and the grand -daughter of HRM Oba William Christopher Adedoyin II, Akarigbo Anoko of Sagamu, Remo Kingdom, Nigeria, She took me down a vivid, insightful and colourful journey of her Kingdom, Nigeria, Africa and the Global world as we visited the corridors of community development, people empowerment, economic development, music and how her lineage have continued to pay forward great deeds as part of their legacy. Her impact has b...2024-09-011h 07
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP. 38: My New York Experience: The Revolution of Traditional Nigerian GastronomyHello Sustainable Friends!Our guest is Chef Michael ElégbÚdé.He shares how:1. His Mum and Grand Mum have been instrumental in paving the way for him in the world of fine dining and elevated cuisine and how he developed an expression for food after Culinary School2. Why he believes African food especially of Nigerian heritage and tradition deserves to be on a global platform and his artistic impressions in this space 3. He and his Team are paying it forward and empowering and enabling others to fulfil thei...2024-07-3128 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 37 Transformation: Breaking Professional and Personal BarriersHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled, 'Transformation: Breaking Professional and Personal Barriers'. I had a fantastic interview session with my guest Uwem Umana.Umen is an educational consultant, learning expert, business analyst, Google Cloud Digital Leader, Associate Google Cloud Engineer, Certified SAFe POPM, youth leader, coach, and mentor. He has taught in three continents â Africa, Europe, and Asia and is a storyteller, poet, essayist, and critic. His passion is to instill confidence in people through stories to enable them to break barriers and succeed in li...2024-05-3138 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP: 36 Climate Change: Is Cloud Seeding Good for the Environment?Hello Sustainable Friends!Enjoy this topical episode!Welcome to my Podcast, Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond. My topic is Climate Change: Is Cloud Seeding Good for the Environment?I hope you enjoy my take on my research on Climate Change, Cloud Seeding, and the benefits to the Environment, Society, and the Economy. I look at these through the lenses of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on Climate Change and Climate Action in the wake of the recent torrential rainfall in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.While there...2024-05-0117 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP. 35: Health Technology: Innovation and Social ImpactHello Sustainable Friends! Our guest is Dr. Leticia Moshwe from the School of BioNatural Medicine www.schoolofbionaturalmedicine.co.uk, info@schoolofbionaturalmedicine.co.ukShe shares how: 1. Technology can be used to eliminate the possibility of wrong diagnosis by using a mobile phone to remotely run fully comprehensive body scans2. Full scan report will be ready and the prescription provided within minutes3. Her passion is for supporting IDPs in underserved communities in Congo and helping students in the UK with GCSE Exams4. Her NGO is called LIT Base www.litbase.co.uk2024-03-3128 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEp 34: Women Empowerment: Effectiveness and GrowthHello Sustainable Friends!Welcome to my Podcast, Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond! Topic: Women Empowerment: Effectiveness and GrowthOur guest is the Award-winning Ihuaku Nweke â the Founder of Cedarcube a social enterprise focused on family restoration. She works with women and families and gives talks on the pathways to empowerment, inclusion, participation, and growth.Ihuaku is also a delegate of The UN Commission on the Status of Women CSW is coming up in March and...2024-02-2919 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 33: Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Can Ethical AI Practices Be Sustainable in this Era?Hello Sustainable Friends!Welcome to my Podcast, Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond! Topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Can Ethical Practices Be Sustainable in this Era?Our guest the Award-winning Mora Awosile (TechWomen 100) shares strategic insights on what AI means and why it is important for national and international development, especially on the African continent. She highlights ethical practices across various industries and recognizes global benefits.Mora shares her passion for empowering graduates and undergraduates on all things AI and Information Security through various mentoring initiatives. Ple...2024-01-3118 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 32: My Vibe, My Passion: My 2023 Backtrack OverviewHello Sustainable Friends!Welcome to my Podcast, Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond. My topic is My Vibe, My Passion: My 2023 Backtrack Overview. I hope you enjoy my take on my Podcast overview of 2023. Do you know that my Podcast Listeners in Frankfurt downloaded most of my Podcasts in 2023? That my Podcast this year was listened to in 25 countries and I have now been described as a Jet setter! I mention my Rising Stars Award and share some insights on the Charity - ChiYoWo that I am vested in!...2023-12-3135 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 31: My Black History Poem: The Recognition and Celebration of MatriarchsHello Sustainable Friends!Enjoy my spotlight on Mary Seacole and my Poem celebrating Black History.We stand on the shoulders of our Matriarchs...Please - Listen, Like, and Share!Many thanks,@TokunboIfaturoti @Let'sActAfrica#October20232023-10-3110 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEp 30. Africa, donât get left behind: My Dubai TripHello Sustainable Friends!Here, following my recent trip to Dubai, I share my thoughts on the United Arab Emirates' outlook and proactive actions toward becoming the world's most prepared country for Artificial Intelligence (AI). I wonder why some nations from the Global North and South seem to be lagging behind especially those on the African continent. Can some collaboration, partnership, or individual nations develop and deploy similar notions for a sustainable world?I took some well-deserved time off from my Podcast but glad to be back again!I will share some...2023-10-0113 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 29. Robotics: Adding Value and Service through Remote Working from NigeriaHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled:Â Robotics: Adding Value and Service through Remote Working from Nigeria. I had a brilliant interview session with our guest Davies Iyanu Ogunsina, a Roboticist with awesome experience in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Highlights:Â Benefits of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for DevelopmentGovernment should put these on the curriculum for primary schools upwardsWays in which youth can position themselves to get great jobs in the spaceShare solutions to problems identified and job offers will start rolling inContribute to open source and see how you will be...2023-07-3122 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 28. The Brand Mindset: Personal and Professional TipsHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled, 'The Brand Mindset: Personal and Professional Tips'. I had a fantastic interview session with our guest Lily Naadu Mensah the Branding Specialist, Event Host, Inspirational Speaker, and author of the book titled, Work Your Quirks. The Businesswomanâs Companion for a Sparkling Personal Brand. ·   Lily has a career spanning over 30 years in branding and communication which has allowed her to live and work for Global brands across Europe, Africa, and the USA. ·   She has a diverse portfolio in business an...2023-07-0136 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 27 Volunteerism in Ghana: My StoryHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled: Volunteerism in Ghana: My Story. I had a fantastic interview session with our guest Karen Miles.Karen is an avid traveller, especially to Ghana in West Africa. In addition to her international development outlook and work to date, she loves to promote Ghanaian culture and history through her jewellery making. This artisan gift is a tool used to direct people away from appropriation and channel their energy to appreciate the numerous talents that the Ghanaians she has worked with possess. The outcome has been amazing an...2023-06-0125 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 26. Work and Economic Growth: Caladium Lagos SME BootcampHello Sustainable Friends! I had an exciting interview with  Ayo-Bankole Akintujoye a Strategy & Transformation professional with thirteen years of experience that covers leadership roles as the Head of Strategy Groups in the financial markets, insurance, and oil & gas industries. Our Podcast - Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond is titled, "Work and Economic Growth: Caladium Lagos SME Bootcamp". I invite you to listen in as always.As a Strategy Consultant, Ayo-Bankole led many strategy projects across sub-Saharan Africa, working for KPMG, PwC, Phillips Consulting, and C2G Consulting. He has pr...2023-04-3021 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 25: Importance of Role Models for Women and Girls in Technology (STEM)Hello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled:Â Importance of Role Models for Women and Girls in Technology (STEM)Â I had an awesome interview session with our guest Jadesola Adedeji the co-founder of STEM METS who is passionate about all things STEM.Highlights:Jadesola is a social entrepreneur who is changing what education looks like in Nigeria by delivering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) based activities to develop the skills for the future workplace.Her desire to engage her own children in meaningful and creative enrichment programmes by extension en...2023-04-0125 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 24. The Journey to Greatness: Educating and Empowering our YouthHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled: The Journey to Greatness: Educating and Empowering our Youth. I had a fantastic interview session with our guest Phinnah Chichi Ikeji who is a passionate Parenting Consultant and Coach.She has worked with parents and teens for over 10 years, helping parents how to understand, communicate, connect, and raise the next responsible leaders of tomorrow. Her organization, Parenting Teens Solutions Ltd. is dedicated to Educating, Empowering, Encouraging, and Equipping parents with the right tools to help themselves and their teens as they navi...2023-03-0125 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP. 23 Africa Fast Forward: Connections Through CreativityHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled: Africa Fast Forward: Connections Through Creativity. I had an awesome interview session with Mr. Gboyega Adelaja as he was getting ready to attend a Jazz Immersion in Lagos, Nigeria. Highlights:Africans can tell their own great and inspiring storiesThe media platform can be used to showcase and empower youthRevive collective development and creative effort among African countries e.g. FESTAC '77Accomplished African youth are paving the way for many othersWe can all mak...2023-01-3130 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 22: Japa Syndrome: Loss to Africa and Gift to the Diaspora?Hello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled: Japa Syndrome: Loss to Africa and Gift to the Diaspora? I had a wonderful interview session with Funmilola Ajayi of Industrial Training Fund â Head of Finance and Accounting and Assistant Director with over 21 years of experience working in the Human Resource space. Outside of work, Funmilola is passionate about making a difference and gives back to her community as a volunteer in different capacities. Funmilola is an alumnus of Ondo State University where she studied Economics.Listen to Funmilola's responses to disc...2022-12-3125 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP. 21 Technology in Africa: Youth Readiness in NigeriaHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled: Technology in Africa: Youth readiness in Nigeria. I had an awesome interview session with Dr. Ebenezer Idowu Olatubosun Ajayi a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria, where he currently serves as the Head of the Department of Biochemistry, including the Science Laboratory Technology Programme. He serves as the Director of STEMSEL Nigeria, an NGO arm of STEMSEL Foundation Australia which deploys (pedagogy, heutagogy, andragogy, and ergonagy) various functional learning, work, and leadership processes.Dr. Ajayi is a member o...2022-11-3032 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP. 20 Giving Back: Education, Empowerment, and Fulfillment in the Diaspora and AfricaHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled: Giving Back: Education, Empowerment, and Fulfilment in the Diaspora and Africa. I had a fantastic interview session with Wole Sanwo a seasoned Accountant and a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA).He has over 30 years of experience working in different capacities within Social Housing in the United Kingdom In March 2022, Wole retired from permanent roles to transition to N.E.D (Non-Executive Director) roles. He joined One YMCA in June 2022 in an interim capacity, as Head of Finance. Outside of...2022-10-3127 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 19. Digital Skills: Bridging the Gap in Africa and the DiasporaHi Sustainable Friends - Welcome to this episode titled Digital Skills: Bridging the Gap in Africa and the Diaspora. Oludare is passionate about digital skills, digital products, data privacy, transformation, and giving back! CEO Oludare Olorunfemi passionately shares how his business Digital Business Konsult has trained 100s of people to acquire knowledge in the digital and data privacy space. Oludare is a Digital Skills Mentor and Member of the European Data Protection Forum,providing guidance to senior management in adherence to obligations of data protection and information security regulations.He enjoys gi...2022-09-3028 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 18 The Young Author: Encouraging others Through ReadingHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled: The Young Author: Encouraging others Through Reading.I had an awesome and insightful time with the youngest guest on my Podcast to date - Sarah Kittoe (10yrs).Sarah Kittoe is a young author with the ambition of ending inequalities in our society. She has pledged to use funds raised from the sale of her books to support homelessness and the vulnerable in our society. Sarah wrote her books during the COVID lockdown at the age of 7yrs. One of the key objectives of h...2022-08-3117 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 17: Clean Cooking: Sustainability through InnovationHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled: Clean Cooking: Sustainability through Innovation.I had an awesome and insightful time with my guest Amina Ali. Amina is emerging from a legal background and now the Group Project Manager at Ener-G-Africa a leading energy company in Africa focused on the development of sustainable energy solutions.She is a social impact project strategic leader whose purpose is to transform the lives of families in poor communities around the world. To date, Ener G â Africa has develop high carb...2022-07-1924 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 16: Charity Work: Compassion, Fatigue, and BurnoutsHi Sustainable Friends,Find out why my guest Eleanor McGill describes Uganda as a safe space and where she loves working in diverse communites with so much passion in the Charity space. She shares her experience of volunteering and working for over 10 years in Uganda and the impact of working flat out in the United Kindom during the COVID period. Eleanor in the podcast titled,' Charity Work: Compassion, Fatigue, and Burnouts,' shares why she likes giving back and also lets us into the world of what happens when you miss th...2022-06-1931 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 15: Philanthropy: My Passion for Women's CausesHi Sustainable Friends,Did you know that women and girls make up 49-51% of Nigeria's over 200 Million Population? Fabia Ogunmekan shares her fascinating journey in the development space in our podcast titled, Philanthropy: My Passion for Women's Causes. The Director of Women In Successful Careers (WISCAR) and Founding Trustee of Imara Foundation with great national pride kept me engaged and wanting to know more about her powerful lineage of strong role models. Today, she comfortably sits on their shoulders and finds time to Pay It Forward as she proffers solutions to some of...2022-05-1543 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP14: CEO of JemiEats: Why I moved Back to Africa Hi Sustainable FriendsMy guest the CEO of JemiEats Joy Isaac and I had some great bouts of laughter during this Podcast interview.!Joy shared her amazing journey moving from London to Lagos and why many diasporans despite being successful abroad still remain unfulfilled.JemiEats is a FoodTech platform that is beginning its operations in Lagos in 2022. Joy shares her experience of setting up JemiEasts in Lagos, her content pillars, product planning, and the automated solution she intends to provide against all exciting odds i...2022-05-0139 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 13: Developing Cyber Security in Africa: Young Women in TechnologyHi Sustainable Friends,My guest Shakirat O. Raji - Olaogun shared her profound insight about Developing Cyber Security in Africa: Young Women in Technology.Have you heard of cyber awareness and security? Ethical hackers and defensive and offensive security? Penetration Test? Highlights of her interview:Thirst for Knowledge: You can't stop a heart that yearns for knowledge Be a Mentor: Where your knowledge ends, it begins for anotherMindset: The sky is the beginning of...2022-04-1541 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 12: Building a Digital Marketing Brand: The African NarrativeHi Sustainable Friends and welcome to our Podcast.I had an awesome interview with Viviane Adjado during her interview titled, 'Building a Digital Marketing Brand: The African Narrative'. Her vision is to inspire rather than impact because when you inspire, you enable someone to have a different vision, to change their mindset, and thereby encourage them. Her inspiration is the essence of leadership.To be successful, she says, you have to pay attention to details, be proactive, have the ability to observe, adapt and readjust. Kindly Listen, Enjoy and Share. Th...2022-03-2930 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP11 - Growth and Innovation: The Rags to Impact CoachHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to the Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond podcast!Known as The Rags to Impact Coach, Dumi Senda has gone from a life of menial labor with little prospects to Oxford university MSc graduate and go-to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) expert and coach with extensive experience of working with top global organizations across several sectors in 5 continents. He is currently Head of Growth & Innovation at Righttrack Learning, a senior leadership role that involves leading on strategic business development and curating and delivering Bespoke D&I Training...2022-03-0641 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 10: Leadership: Amplifying the Voices of Women of ColourHi Sustainable Friends,A deeply insightful interview with Bernadette Thompson OBE titled 'Leadership: Amplifying the Voices of Women of Colour'.Highlights:Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela and Dr. Adadevoh... A Legacy. If you are not given a seat at the table bring a folding chair. Shirley Chisholm. Don't let the system silence you.You have a voice...speak up. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. Martin Luther King Jr....2022-02-1833 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 09: Re-engineering the Mindset of African Children through STEAM SkillsHello Sustainable Friends... Welcome to this episode titled, 'Re-engineering the Mindset of African Children through STEAM Skills'Adetola Salau is an author, social innovative entrepreneur, future-readiness advocate, global educator, Engineer, and an all-around transformation agent with over 20 years of experience driving dramatic results in the education sector and re-engineering the mindset of African children to create their own economic prosperity through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics skills.Adetola Salau is also the Senior Special Assistant on Education to the Executive Governor of Lagos State.I enjoyed every...2022-01-3028 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 08: Lessons Learned - Great Strides from Daniel's Journey (Economic Emancipation)Hi Sustainable Friends - Welcome to this episode titled 'Lessons Learned: Great Strides from Daniel's Journey'. Daniel is passionate about youth development, good governance, capacity building, and environmental sustainability.Daniel discusses the following:The importance of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) for African youth, the YouLead Summit, youth capacity, and peacebuilding. Youth need to participate in governance, transparency, and accountability practices and get ready to Lead!.About 60% of Africans are under the age of 25 years which makes the African continent the youngest in the world. There are more tha...2022-01-1634 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 07: Financing the Energy Transition in AfricaHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled: Financing the Energy Transition in Africa.I had a wonderful and insightful time with my guest Caleb Adebayo. Enjoy!Caleb is a youth and lawyer a focuses on developing Africa to the maximum!He is an Energy, Environmental, and Finance Lawyer who just completed an LLM in Energy and Environmental Law Programme at New York University as a Deanâs Scholar. He is the Student Ambassador to the New York City Bar Association and a member of the City Barâs Ener...2021-12-3046 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 06: Entrepreneurship: Women with Voices in AfricaHello Sustainable Friends... Welcome to this episode titled 'Entrepreneurship: Women with Voices in Africa'.My guest Toyin Dania is an Entrepreneurial Specialist and Project Manager with nearly 20 years of experience in the West African domain improving economic opportunities of various groups to realize the personal and development benefits of enterprise. Toyin has over 30 years+ of international development and enterprise experience with a concentration in NGO communities in the UK Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone. Toyin known as the 'Connectprenuer' who moved to Ghana in 2014 has not looked back. She shares he...2021-12-1627 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 05: Youth Leadership and Empowerment: What Next?Hello Sustainable Friends... Welcome to this episode titled 'Youth Leadership and Empowerment: What Next?'âIf I am not for myself, who will be for me?If I am only for myself, what am I?If not now, then when?â- HillelâIf not me, then who?'' - Dr. ArielMy guest DR. ARIEL ROSITA KING, MPH, MBA, Ph.D. (UK), DTM&H, Ph.D. (France) is the President, Ariel Foundation International and Ariel Consulting International.Dr. Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King (www.drarielking.com) founded the Ariel...2021-11-3031 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP: 04 Why does COP26 matter to the African Continent?Hello Sustainable Friends!Promise Nwogu talks about how Energy Poverty affects up to 90% of those living in Africa.Can the Continent achieve the SDG 7 Goal? - Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. This forms the pillar for the well-being of people across the world so Africa is no different.Which of the following emit the lowest carbon emissions - Gas, Coal, or Oil?Solar Panels Vs Electricity. What does renewable energy mean?Global Warming, Fog, Bushfires...2021-11-1525 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 03: How Can Change Happen?Hello Sustainable Friends. Welcome to Episode 3. Here we seek to understand â How change can happen?Dr. Meera Tiwari talks about her new book titled, âWhy Some Development Works â Understanding Successâ.We unpack: Why some development works with real case studies.The Convergence Framework: Why we need 3 main actors to effect change in any given community and who they are.The Kerosene Story: How women in rural Bihar, India find their voices as a collective and Self-Help Group and make a differe...2021-10-3132 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 02: Bon Voyage! The Rush Back to NigeriaOn this Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond podcast, and in this episode titled: Bon Voyage! The Rush Back to Nigeria, I will provide a helicopter overview of why some Africans in the diaspora went back to Africa. To put things into perspective, the context reloves loosely on my family's journey back to Nigeria by sea!Like for many others as well, the move was for primarily, a better lifestyle and to be with their extended families but somewhere down the line, their experiences were shaped by economic, social, and environmental realities and issues. I w...2021-10-1718 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 01: What are the Sustainable Development Goals?Hi Sustainable Friends, this introductory episode gives an overview of the 17 SDGs which can be used as a reference point throughout all our Podcast episodes.There is a massive call to action for everyone to help to end poverty, protect the plant and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. But is this possible? Especially in Africa? Can peopleâs lives be truly transformed by 2030? The answer is yes! We owe it to this generation and the next!In order to attain a vision for a better world, there is a need to...2021-09-3014 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondLet's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond - The TrailerWelcome Sustainable Friends! This is the Trailer of Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond Podcast that seeks to amplify the voices of people from communities, businesses, academia, civil society organizations, governments, and more. We will share REAL solutions that can tackle and eradicate social, environmental, and economic inequalities and vulnerabilities that affect the development of many African countries. The Podcast Series is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa, African Union Agenda 2063, and other development platforms that push the drive for the development of...2021-09-1504 min