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PowerShift | A Seat at the Dinner Table

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by Rebecca Irby

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Come explore the world through great food and conversation. Join Rebecca Irby + a Different Special Guess the last Thursday of every month for a delicious meal with meaningful, intimate talks on our shared humanity, hardships, and blessings. We welcome you to join us for dinner. No seriously, we'll be eating, please join us for a meal!

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August 26, 2021

Akmal Ali - Episode #09

<p>Please join us for a meal! No, seriously, we'll be eating, Chicken Curry with Rice &amp; Salad.<br> Grab a snack and listen OR if you feel adventurous and want to cook, the recipe is here: <a href="https://bit.ly/PowerShiftChickenCurry"><strong>https://bit.ly/PowerShiftChickenCurry</strong></a>.<br> Want to take the night off from cooking? Here are delivery options near you: <a href="https://bit.ly/PowerShiftChickenCurryDelivery"><strong>https://bit.ly/PowerShiftChickenCurryDelivery</strong></a></p> <p>Can't wait to see you at the table!<strong><br> </strong><strong>Rebecca + Akmal</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.piango.org/about-us/organisation-structure/the-staff/akmal-ali/"><strong>Akmal Ali</strong></a> is President and Founder of <a href="https://twitter.com/una_fiji"><strong>the United Nations Association of Fiji</strong></a>. In the five years of its existence, the Basic Diplomacy Training Program run by <strong>UNA Fiji</strong> has gone from strength to strength under President Ali’s leadership, with over 300 people having been trained. <strong>Mr. Ali</strong> is a passionate believer in the concept of leadership through the art of diplomacy with the spirit of leaving no one behind, and he continues to grow <strong>UNA Fiji</strong> through his vision. With over 21 years of experience in working with stakeholders from local, national, regional, and global levels, Mr. Ali is a strong advocate for global citizenship education and specializes in the areas of Pacific Development, Human Development, Humanitarian Work, Governance, and High-Level Political Advocacy. He serves as the Chairperson of the <strong>Steering Committee of the Royal Commonwealth Society of Fiji (RCS)</strong>, and is the UN Representative and Special Advisor on the Pacific for <strong>PEAC Institute</strong>, as well as serving as an Adviser for <strong>Reverse the Trend New York</strong>.</p> <p>He has been employed at the <a href="http://www.piango.org/"><strong>Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (PIANGO)</strong> </a>since 2015 and is currently the <a href="http://www.piango.org/about-us/organisation-structure/the-staff/akmal-ali/"><strong>Networking and Capacity Innovation Officer</strong></a><strong>. </strong>In this role he works with the national liaison units (NLUs) of <strong>PIANGO</strong> in 24 Pacific countries and territories, translating the relevant international and regional commitments to the national and grassroots agenda. He works closely with <strong>START Network</strong> helping to design the <strong>Pacific Hub (Humanitarian Hub)</strong>. He is also entrusted with networking and maintaining partnerships on behalf of <strong>PIANGO</strong> with partners and stakeholders at all levels. He has represented <strong>PIANGO</strong> and the Pacific in several high-level international meetings, such as the UN HLPF 2019 and the G20 Summit 2020, and is currently serving as a member of the C20 International Advisory Committee for the G20 Summit Italy 2021.</p> <p>While Mr. Ali has successfully passed numerous training and certifications a few to highlight are; The Induction Course to Diplomatic Service in 2015 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Service Commission for the Government of Fiji. A Trainer of Trainers Certification in Leadership Development Program in 2016 by LEAD | Centre For Not For Profit Leadership, New Zealand. Funded by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, United States of America (USA). He has further completed Dan Dorrs: Diploma Advanced Leadership Training and also the Mastery of Being and Facilitation, the USA in 2018. If not working, Mr. Ali loves to cook, socialize, and entertain friends and guests by hosting dinners at his home.</p>

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July 29, 2021

Dr. Ashokakumar (Ashok) Mahendra Patel, M.D. - Episode #8

<h2><strong>COME SHARE A MEAL WITH US!</strong></h2> <p>No, seriously, we'll be eating, Dal &amp; Rice. Grab a snack and listen OR if you feel adventurous and want to cook, the recipe is here: <a href="https://bit.ly/PowerShiftDalAndRice" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/PowerShiftDalAndRice</strong></a>. Want to take the night off from cooking? Here are delivery options near you: <a href="https://bit.ly/PowerShiftDalDelivery" target="_blank"><strong>https://bit.ly/PowerShiftDalDelivery</strong></a></p> <p>Can't wait to see you at the table!<strong> </strong><strong>Rebecca + Ashok</strong></p> <p><strong>Dr. Ashokakumar (Ashok) Mahendra Patel, M.D.</strong> is a global humanitarian, educator, and lung doctor at <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/"><strong>Mayo Clinic</strong></a>. He is committed to demonstrating that health and education are achievable bridges to peace and sustainable development. Through interpersonal service-learning and multi-scale community empowerment for over 40 years, he remains open to serving humanity and exponentially learning alongside all for the benefit of the next seven generations. His most treasured legacy includes the priceless and timeless moments with extended family, friends, peers, and emerging servant leaders at all levels of social collaboration... From local to global and beyond. His philosophy and intentions are best understood through those who resonate with the essence of what it means to strive as a lifelong service learner, inspiring healer, transdisciplinary educator, alchemist, and altruist.</p> <h3><strong>EAT WITH US</strong>:<strong> </strong><strong>Dal with Rice &amp; Saag Paneer with Naan</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Dal</strong>&nbsp;| Derived from the Sanskrit word that means “to split”, <strong>dal</strong> is a collective term for pulses—lentils, peas, and beans.</li> <li><strong>Saag</strong><strong> | </strong>A<strong> </strong>combination of spinach and mustard greens, in this case, made into a curry</li> <li><strong>Paneer</strong><strong> |</strong><strong> </strong>A fresh, firm cheese made by curdling milk using an acidic food ingredient like lemon juice, vinegar, or buttermilk.</li> <li><strong>Naan </strong><strong>|</strong>&nbsp;Flatbread made with flour, egg, and yogurt</li> </ul>

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June 24, 2021

Pedro Serrano - Episode #7

<p>Join Rebecca Irby + Pedro Serrano Thursday, June 24th, for a meal and meaningful, intimate talk on the Pride Movement, where it started, and learn about those who were there at its beginnings.</p>

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What is PowerShift | A Seat at the Dinner Table?

Come explore the world through great food and conversation.

Join Rebecca Irby + a Different Special Guess the last Thursday of every month for a delicious meal with meaningful, intimate talks on our shared humanity, hardships, and blessings.

We welcome you to join us for dinner.

No seriously, we'll be eating, please join us for a meal!

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This podcast updates daily.

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