Leaders in Focus, a Sawa Sawa Network Podcast, is a multimedia program aimed at engaging thought-leaders and change-makers across South Sudan and in the diaspora. We create and distribute engaging and thought-provoking dialogues on current social, political, and economic affairs in South Sudan and in the diaspora.
My guest for the fourth episode of season two is Rebecca Deng. Rebecca is an international speaker, author, and a girls education and refugee advocate. Her latest book project is Voices of Lament, which she co-authored with several other writers. This book is a good read for those looking for insightful reflections on gender and racial equity, faith and the role of religion (Christianity) in resolving social issues in American public. Don't forget to read Rebecca's essay titled Owning My Heritage as Queen.
- More on Voices of Lament at: https://www.natashasrobinson.com/voicesoflament
- Connect with Rebecca Deng on Facebook and Instagram at: rebeccadeng (Facebook), rivkadeng (Instagram)
- Connect with me on Facebook and Twitter at: maditdringyel (Facebook), madityel (Twitter)
- Hosted, directed and produced by: Madit Yel
- Contributions by: Garang Akau
31 Oct 2022TRANSCRIPT
S2 - E3: David Makuei Mach on Entrepreneurship, Education and Legacy Building
My guest for this third episode of season two is David Makuei Mach. David is an IT professional, former banker with Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB South Sudan) Ivory Bank, teacher and entrepreneur. He's the founder and current director of Math Scouts Tutoring, an online tutoring services provider.
You can follow David's work on LinkedIn: @DavidMadir
For new episodes and podcast updates, follow me on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook: @MaditYel, @MaditDRingYel
Produced, directed and hosted by: Madit Yel
Theme background music by: Anchor FM
3 Oct 2022TRANSCRIPT
Daniel Akech Thiong on Environmental Conservation, Journey from South Sudan to the US & Living with Purpose
My guest for this second episode of season two is Daniel Akech Thiong. Daniel is the co-founder of Sudd Conservancy, an environmental and wild life protection advocacy project in South Sudan. Daniel has many interests and has had varying work experience in international development, education, and writing.
You can follow Daniel's work on Twitter: @jongethon and Facebook: @danielakechthiong
Follow me on Twitter and Facebook: @madityel
Produced, directed, and hosted by: Madit Yel, Garang Akau
11 Jul 2022
Maxwell Morgan on Entrepreneurship, Local Politics, Community Activism & Representation
My guest for this episode is Maxwell Wuriem James Morgan. Maxwell is the current Vice Chair of Omaha City Charter Convention 2022, co-owner of Kush Konsolidated, LLC and Kush Konvos Podcast. He's a graduate of Creighton University and is currently pursuing a Masters in International Relations at Northwestern University in Boston, MA. We had a great conversation on entrepreneurship, local governance, community activism and representation for the South Sudanese community in Omaha, Nebraska.
You can follow Maxwell and his work on Twitter @SouthSudanMax, Instagram @SouthSudanMax;
Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MaditYel;
Produced, directed and hosted by - Madit Yel
2 Jul 2022
S2 - Intro
Sawa Sawa Network Podcast has rebranded to Leaders in Focus Podcast. On this introductory Episode of Season 2, host introduces our audience to new upcoming season and the expansion of guest participants. Guests will now come from both the diaspora, South Sudan, as well as occasional subject-matter experts with relevant topics on South Sudan and its diaspora communities.
We're still available on all podcast platforms, including Android, Apple, Spotify, Anchor FM, among others. Please, help us grow by subscribing, leaving us a review and liking our episodes.
Directed, produced and hosted by: Madit Yel
Theme music: Anchor FM
Connect with host on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn @madityel
23 Jan 2021
Peter Deng: Founder and CEO of Africa World Books
In this 6th episode, Peter Deng (Founder and CEO of Africa World Books) spoke about his journey from South Sudan to Australia. As a former refugee, Peter had an uneasy journey from South Sudan to Kenya as he fled armed conflict in what was then southern Sudan (now South Sudan).
Nevertheless, he thrived in his new country (Australia) academically and professionally. He started Africa World Books after realizing that there's little to no recorded history and literature on South Sudan, and is now working hard to create, distribute, and document old and new literature about South Sudan and its people. You can check out his work at: https://africaworldbooks.co/
Produced and edited by: Madit Yel
Background music by: Anchor FM
Follow me on Twitter @MaditYel
7 Nov 2020
Nyamal (Mal) Tutdeal: Community Activist, Adjunct Professor, and Co-founder of NyaEden Foundation
SSN Podcast had the pleasure of hosting Nyamal (Mal) Tutdeal who spoke about her journey from East Africa as a child refugee, challenges and opportunities in the US as an immigrant, Black/African woman, and her activism in the community. You can connect with Mal on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and don't forget to check out her work with the NyaEden Foundation (https://www.nyaedenfoundation.org/ (https://www.nyaedenfoundation.org/)), a non-profit organization empowering women in Africa through livelihood skills training and self-reliance.
Produced and edited by: Madit Yel;
Background music by: Anchor FM;
27 Oct 2020
Rebecca Deng: Speaker, Author, Girls Education and Refugee Advocate
SSN Podcast hosted Rebecca Deng who shared her story as a former refugee, living and studying in the U.S., and her activities as a girl-child education and refugee advocate. She also spoke about her book, What They Meant for Evil, a memoir. You can find the book on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and don't forget to get in touch with Rebecca on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Produced and edited by: Madit Yel;
Theme song by: Anchor FM;
26 Sept 2020
Abari Charles: Social Entrepreneur, Mentor and a Community Organizer
SSN Podcast hosted Abari Charles, a young South Sudanese-American social entrepreneur, mentor, and a community organizer. She spoke about her journey from the refugee camp in Kenya as a child, growing up and attending school in America as a child of immigrants, and thriving as a passionate community leader, mentor, and entrepreneur.
It was a pleasure to have her on the Podcast and don't forget to check out some of her work with https://www.niolette.com/, a socially conscious clothing brand that donates $1 from every sale to a refugee girls' education.
Produced and edited by: Madit Yel;
Theme song by: Anchor FM;
12 Sept 2020
Daniel Ajak: Former refugee turned lawyer and entrepreneur
In this second episode for the Sawa Sawa Network Podcast, I speak with Daniel Ajak, Director and Principle at Ajak & Tut Lawyers. Ajak is among many uprising and successful group of young South Sudanese professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across Australia. We spoke about his journey from two refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya, living and working in Australia, and what his contributions mean for the South Sudanese community in Australia and back in South Sudan.
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode, and get in touch with us if you'd like to be our next guest or know someone who'd make a good guest in our Podcast.
Director & producer: Madit Yel;
Background music: Anchor;
Connect with Madit and Ajak on LinkedIn and other social media platforms;
21 Aug 2020
Deng Atem on growing up in South Sudan and living in the US
Deng Atem, Founder of Ramciel Magazine and a local South Sudanese community leader in the state of Arizona - US, shares his journey from South Sudan to the U.S. He spoke about his journey as a child-soldier (Red Army during the 2nd Sudan's Civil War), living across Ethiopia and Kenya as a refugee, and coming to the U.S. as an unaccompanied minor in 1995.
Produced and edited by: Madit Yel
Background music by: Anchor FM
15 Aug 2020
Intro
Meet Madit Yel, Executive Producer and Host of Sawa Sawa Network Podcast. In this intro, Madit introduces listeners to the Network, objectives for the Podcast, and his expectations for the sort of stories he plans to produce and share with listeners.
Theme song: by Anchor FM
Inside a recent episode
S2 - E4: Rebecca Deng on Voices of Lament, a Book
Published 14 Nov 2022 · Transcript excerpt
[…] If I can just give a simple example that illustrates the difference between the two words, equity and equality, For me, equality looks like, for example, if we're working on a project and we want to buy, you and I want to buy two T-shirts to send out the message about a project that we're working on. […]
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