Dear Diaspora exists to host Africa-centered conversations about all things business, culture, and more!
Join host Nduulwa Kowa and special guests as we ask the big questions, challenge narratives surrounding Africa, learn and unlearn — and explore what a more connected and engaged African Diaspora can look like.
Embracing Authenticity While Growing Your Business with Uche Ogba
Welcome to this special episode of Dear Diaspora! It's bittersweet to share that this marks my final episode of the show. Over the past three years, I've had the privilege of sharing the stories of African entrepreneurs and changemakers worldwide, while also pursuing my own professional goals. I’m now making space to do more of what I love–travel, be outside, all the things. While my podcasting era has come to a close, I hope to continue to find ways to be in community with you all. Thank you for listening and being a part of this incredible experience.
Uche Ogba, CEO of ECHÜ Marketing Agency LLC was my guest for this final episode!
We spoke about his journey:
Encountering biases as new (and Nigerian) business owner in San Antonio
Embracing authenticity and knowing when to pivot
Authentically building community
Prioritizing his wellness and giving back–and how it transformed his business
Mentioned in the episode:
Sponsor a Grow for Me farm using referral code ‘dear diaspora’: https://www.growforme.com/en/
Follow @ehcumarketing on - Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
Learn more about EHCU marketing: https://ehcumarketing.com
Let’s connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nduulwakowa/
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nduulwa/
@deardiaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/
Get email updates from Dear Diaspora: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79
2 May 2023
65. Addressing Period Poverty: Haja's Entrepreneurial Journey in Sierra Leone
Welcome back! I had the pleasure of speaking with Haja Batsu, founder of Uman4Uman for this episode. Uman4Uman is a social enterprise that provides sustainable menstrual products to girls in Sierra Leone.
We dive into:
Haja’s journey building a social enterprise from the ground up
Her experiences pitching her business to people who don’t understand period poverty
How you can support her work (links below)
Mentioned in the episode:
Sponsor a Grow for Me farm using referral code ‘dear diaspora’: https://www.growforme.com/en/
More about Uman4Uman: https://www.uman4uman.com
Follow Uman4Uman on IG: https://www.instagram.com/uman4uman/
Connect with Haja on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haja-isatu-bah-504652106/
Follow Dear Diaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/
Get email updates from Dear Diaspora: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79
18 Apr 2023
64. Esther Armah on Global Blackness, Racial Healing and Revolutionary Black Grace
Welcome to the latest episode of Dear Diaspora! I had the pleasure of speaking with Esther Armah, a creative powerhouse and author of the book Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing.
Tune in to hear us discuss her concept of "revolutionary Black grace," which she describes as a way to honor our unique Blackness while connecting it to a global Blackness. We dive into what it looks like in practice, how we can use it to end the “diaspora wars," and how we can all work to replace judgment with compassionate curiosity.
Oh, and listen until the end for a brief podcast/life update!
Mentioned in the episode:
Sponsor a Grow for Me Africa farm using referral code dear diaspora: https://www.growforme.com/en/
Register to attend the next Grow for Me Africa webinar: https://www.growforme.com/en/registration
Buy Esther’s book, Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Justice-Roadmap-Racial-Healing/dp/1523003367/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678412063&refinements=p_27%3AEsther+Armah&s=books&sr=1-1
Follow Dear Diaspora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardiaspora/
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nduulwakowa/
Get email updates from Dear Diaspora: http://eepurl.com/gZpu79
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