The free podcast, called Reel Inspiration, features Aakowa’s one-one interviews with special guests to discuss and dissect his stories. The goal is to use storytelling as a means of connecting real life to fiction, through its characters, themes and plots presented – ultimately for self-reflection, insight and inspiration. podcast weblog
Aakowa sat down with Simone Wright, who runs a company called Parting The Roots, which works to educate and engage the public by sharing the history, politics and art behind Black hair. We discussed the topic of roots and home, with Aakowa’s story, The Wise Man of the Hallawaya as the catalyst.
10 Dec 2024
Ep5: Reel Inspiration - Don Pulker
Aakowa sits down with Don Pulker, a seasoned youth homelessness and sex trafficking expert, to share inspiring stories and insights from his decade-long experience at Covenant House in downtown Toronto.
7 Nov 2024
Ep4: Reel Inspiration - Wayne Samuels
Aakowa sat down with Wayne Samuels, who has worked behind the scenes in the music and entertainment industry for nearly three decades, helping artists in their quest for success. The podcast discussion focuses on the impact money has on the close people who surround as witness to any success. The conversation is supported by the story Slums of Gratitude, which is available for purchase in The Aakowa Parables Vol I paperback book.
30 Oct 2024
Ep3: Reel Inspiration - Michelle Allman-Esdaille
Aakowa sat down with Michelle Allman-Esdaille, who is the owner and CEO of The Hook & Company, The Hook Sync Group and Sustainable Creative Living. The conversation focused on how people of colour can navigate and overcome any ignorances, stereotypes and mistreatment from society as it relates to their skin and culture. The conversation is supported by the theatrical skit, Insinuations, which is available for purchase at www.aakowa.com in Multimedia Book 2.
28 Oct 2024
Ep2: Reel Inspiration - Veronica Va Vie
Aakowa speaks to comedian, Veronica Va Vie, who offers her take on the power of social media in our lives. She discusses the quest we have in being popular and why it matters so much to people. The conversation is supported by the theatrical skit, YouTube Couples Therapy, which is available for purchase in Multimedia Book 1.
27 Oct 2024
Ep.1: Reel Inspiration - Natalie Silvera
Aakowa speaks to Natalie Silvera, who was in a domestic abuse relationship for 15 years. She speaks about her experiences, her current mindset, and offers advice for others that are caught in similar circumstances. The conversation is supported by the theatrical skit, Behind Closed Doors, which is available for purchase at www.aakowa.com in Multimedia Book 1.
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