Juneteenth

Unrelenting

Abena Sankofa is an unrelenting author, founder, and fellow podcaster who hosts Black & Privileged in America. This leader celebrates Africana, challenges historical narratives, and advocates for a just world. Together, we share time on a Tuesday by chatting about reading, writing, podcasting, and building a healthy bookshelf.

After another narrated break, we update the “minority” business owner narrative, discuss ways to leverage resources geared just for you, and explore the perceived religious vibes that are more like the constant governance of cultural interactions within business environments and beyond.

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https://AbenaSankofa.com

Omari’s Big Tree and the Mighty Djembe

“Iowa Nice” Interrupted | TEDxDesMoines

Roasted Reflections Break: Bookmarks

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EP33 – Health Equity 🎙️ Corey Dion Lewis

EP59 – Agents of Change 🎙️ Amner Martinez

EP65 – Aromatherapy 🎙️ Kourtney Perry

EP86 – Red Jalapeño 🎙️ Taufeek Shah

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By Ben McDougal, ago

Inverse Charisma

Jack Chimbetete learned to make others feel charismatic as a young leader in Zimbabwe. After this film maker experienced the Mandela Washington Fellowship, he forged a new path by moving to Iowa. We chat about growing up in Africa, producing content for TV, the African Live Network, tips for migration, and how to sequence storytelling to enhance any adventure.

After a euphoric break, Jack and Ben talk about what’s easy to do, but hard to maintain. They discuss being optimistic, while staying realistic and finish with ideas to help anyone build a network when you’re new to town.

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Roasted Reflections Break: Career Nirvana

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EP37 – Power of Purpose 🎙️ Dwana Bradley

EP63 – Trapping Time 🎙️ Chris Lo

EP67 – Kups From Kenya 🎙️ Laban Njuguna

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Tiësto 🪩 New York City

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By Ben McDougal, ago

Aromatherapy

Kourtney Perry is authentic in a way that delivers consistency. She shows up and sets the vibe with scents that connect to the human experience. Light a candle from Ladie Lex Candles, close your eyes, and enjoy! This episode explores how Kourtney took her business from the basement to a physical storefront, and now a mobile boutique fueled by a community of true fans.

After the breaks, we hear key takeaways from Kourtney’s experience working through Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women, Black Entrepreneur Bunkers Lab Series, Walkers Legacy Prospectus Procurement Accelerator, and the FedEx Learning Lab. We share one whiff we’d like to take before we pass, commemorate Neighbor’s Day, how to manage a growing product line, building strategically with customer segmentation, and the values of private journalling versus publishing in public.

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https://LadieLexCandles.net – holiday gift idea!

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http://RoastedReflections.com

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By Ben McDougal, ago

Power of Purpose

Dwana Bradley builds relationships. Her team at Iowa Urban Media tells stories through the Urban Experience Magazine and her leadership with Iowa Juneteenth is felt year-round.

Together, we celebrate love and Black History Month, by dancing with purpose-driven initiatives, the uninterrupted power of print, prompt engineering through societal biases, and the peace that awaits all who build toward their own state of career nirvana.

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By Ben McDougal, ago