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Buddies For LifeZweli Nkosi - the gentle giantZweli Nkosi shares how he dealt with family responses to him having breast cancer and how his wife, Patricia, is his pillar of strength.
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Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Live Performance. She has a love for storytelling and sharing emotions through the power of words...2024-05-3105 min
Discover DurhamLeo and Zweli WilliamsIf you’ve ever had Zimbabwean food in the United States, you’re probably familiar with Leo and Zweli Williams because their restaurants are some of the only places you can get it from. We chatted with the lovely Durham entrepreneurs about their past, present, and future in the local restaurant scene.2023-05-0428 min
RDU Blk PodcastThe one about Zweli's Kitchen & Catering w/ Zweli & Leonardo WilliamsIn this episode of the #RDUblkPodcast, DeVashi & Aisha welcome Chef Zweli and her husband Leonardo Williams, owners of Zweli's Kitchen & Catering. Aside from being the first Zimbabwean restaurant in the United States these two have done so much for the community of Durham that its mind blowing. Listen to their story from humble beginnings to being as one of President Joe Biden's guest at the Democratic National Convention.
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High Octane LeadershipHow Activate Durham is building and bolstering the communityIn Durham, N.C., Leonardo Williams and his wife, Chef Zweli, own one of two Zimbabwean restaurants in the country - Zweli's. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, he’s had to make several innovations and pivots to keep his small business running, but he’s never given up. After partnering with Summit Church to allocate extra food to the his community, he realized the power in connecting individuals from all walks of life to support one another, and he started Activate Durham to do just that.In this episode of The Donald Thompson Podcast, Donald and Leonardo talk abou...2021-03-2415 min
Voices of InspirationFrom Zimbabwe to the White House: Chef Zweli Williams' Culinary Journey & Community ImpactJoin us as we explore Chef Zweli Williams' incredible journey from Zimbabwe to North Carolina and the White House. From her early days discovering her love for flavors in Zimbabwe, to her time studying hospitality and tourism at North Carolina Central University, to her successful catering business and first authentic Zimbabwean restaurant in the country, Zweli's Kitchen. Chef Zweli's flavors and community service have earned her recognition, including a special invitation from President Joe Biden to be his VIP guest at the Presidential debate. Listen as Chef Zweli shares her story and the impact her restaurant has had on...2021-03-0328 min
FrancoinformadorPaíses que no conocen el Covid19.PAÍSES SIN COVID19. Catorce países en el mundo nunca conocieron el coronavirus según un reporte de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) elaborado a un año del inicio de la pandemia. Empezando con las Islas Cook, compuesto por 15 pequeñas islas en el Pacífico Sur a más de 3.000 kilómetros de Nueva Zelanda, lograron salvarse del coronavirus imponiendo una cuarentena de entrada obligatoria y una prohibición temporal a las embarcaciones en sus puertos, incluidos los cruceros. Normas estrictas también para Samoa Americana, en el Pacífico...2021-02-0808 min
Reach & Thrive TogetherImpacting hearts, minds, and taste buds in Durham, Leonardo WilliamsLeonardo Williams, Co-owner of Zweli's Restaurant shares how he is making a difference in Durham. He has led several initiatives to combat hunger in the community and helps entrepreneurs to overcome pitfalls and obstacles through a Masterclass. Board Member of Durham Chamber, NC Central University graduate
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Wouldn't It Be Cool If...?"Do Something" with entrepreneur, educator, activist, and advocate Leonardo WilliamsIn this episode, Chandra chats with Durham, NC entrepreneur, activist, and advocate Leonardo Williams. Leo and his wife Zweli own the only authentically Zimbabwean restaurant in the United States . A former educator, Leo is extremely service-minded, and talks about "about-ism". He urges us to do more than talk about it, but calls us to "be about it" as well. Tune in and get inspired by a man who is a serial GIVER.
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JUSTJustice in the Time of Coronavirus - Pt.2Reynolds Chapman of DurhamCares shares how his faith shapes the way he approaches the evolving situation surrounding coronavirus. Hear the full story of how DurhamCares is responding to COVID-19.Pt. 2 Episode Summary:0:04 - Intro0:55 - Introduction of Reynolds Chapman (ED of Durham Cares) on PhoneSafe Social Distancing2:09 - Reflection on Pt.1 and Community Leaders3:30 - Jes reflects on practical...2020-03-3026 minJUSTJustice in the Time of Coronavirus - Pt.1Your hosts Rob + Jes interview leaders from the nonprofit, small business, & faith sectors to really dig into the ways that Coronavirus impacts the marginalized and the vulnerable. Syretta Hill of StepUp Durham and Leo Williams of Zweli’s Kitchen speak about what keeps them going even when the stay-at-home order is affecting work and business.Pt. 1 Episode Summary:0:04 - Intro0:50 - Personal Check-InsJes' Son's PromposalRob's Adjustment without a Plan an...2020-03-3029 min