Best Oumar Podcasts (2024)

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Jamie Frueh 1:44:49

2M ago1:44:49

1:44:49

Associate Provost and W. Harold Row Professor of Global Politics Jamie Frueh, of Bridgewater College, joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Jamie and Brent have been friends for over 15 years, meeting at the ISA-Northeast conference in 2009. Jamie is also the only (other) person on this podcast besides Brent who is from Iowa, and Jamie also hosts his …

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56: Surprising Ties Between Mindset & Leadership w/ William Attaway 36:19

3M ago36:19

36:19

Is Mindset overrated? Does having the right Mindset make a difference in your life or career? We answer these questions in this episode and share insightful tips on mindset, mindset best practices and the role mindset plays in leadership and in life. Click here to support the podcast Shownotes and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Book: Atomic H…

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Sebastian Kaempf 1:37:29

6M ago1:37:29

1:37:29

Professor Sebastian Kaempf of the University of Queensland joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast this week. Seb grew up in Germany, with the fall of the Berlin Wall happening when he was entering his teenage years. While it had a big impact on him, he distinctly remembers his parents’ emotional reactions to that moment. He also was a conscientious obje…

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Lene Hansen 1:16:30

7M ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Professor Lene Hansen of the University of Copenhagen likely needs no introduction to most listeners of this podcast. She has worked within what would be called the Copenhagen school or securitization theory, emphasizing within that school the overlooked lens of gender. Her work on discourse analysis is famous for being a key contribution to the de…

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Huss Banai 2:02:00

7M ago2:02:00

2:02:00

Huss Banai of Indiana University is an individual Brent considers himself incredibly fortunate to call a friend. He joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast to tell his amazing story and journey through life and academia. Huss was born in Iran and grew up in Northern Tehran until his family moved to Canada when he was 15. In Iran, Huss and his family expe…

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Erica Resende 1:46:58

8M ago1:46:58

1:46:58

Dr. Erica Simone Almeida Resende of the Brazilian War College joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Erica grew up in Brazil but, as she phrases it, 'in between worlds'. There was her Brazilian home, and there was her German school, which she explains has situated her as a sort of 'bridge' moving between the Global North and Global South. Erica went to…

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Jarrod Hayes 1:35:17

1y ago1:35:17

1:35:17

Professor Jarrod Hayes joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Jarrod was born in Colorado, but moved to Utah at a young age and grew up there for a bit before relocating with his mother to just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. In high school, he found he enjoyed doing research especially with science and technology, and so he went to the University of Colo…

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55: Balancing Business, Family and Self w/ Jason Skeesick 45:05

1y ago45:05

45:05

Life is a constant juggling act, and it can be very difficult to balance everything you have going on. What if you could strike the right balance without feeling like you are on a spinning hamster wheel? My guest Jason and I dive deep into tips that could transform how you prioritize the things that are truly important. SHOWNOTES: Click here to sup…

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54: How Your Future Self Can help You Make Better Choices Today w/ Chad Hufford 43:03

1y ago43:03

43:03

Do you think about your future self? Did you know that there is strong evidence that shows that your success may be tied directly to the actions you take today to benefit your future self? Being future focused might be the key to your success. We explore this concept in more detail with my guest Chad Hufford. SHOWNOTES: Click here to support the po…

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53: Reshape Your Mind and Your Body Will Follow with Bridgette Ugarte 34:25

1y ago34:25

34:25

Who do you see when you look in the mirror? Are you OK with the person in the reflection? 50% of adults (men and women) have some type of dissatisfaction with their bodies, according to a study conducted in the U.S., UK, Australia, Germany and France. In today’s episode my Bridgette Ugarte and I explore how reshaping your mind can positively affect…

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Oumar Ba 1:32:03

1+ y ago1:32:03

1:32:03

Dr. Oumar Ba of Cornell University visits the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Dr. Ba grew up in Senegal, attending his first school at an early age near the Senegal-Mauritania border. He developed an interest in politics in high school and at his first university (Cheik Anna Diop in Dakar) where he pursued Geography. Oumar moved to the United States in ea…

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52: An Entrepreneur’s Sobriety Journey To The TEDx Stage with Jen Gilhoi 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

51:29

Your struggles can open the door to greater accomplishments. Evidence of this can be found in this episode where I talk with Jen Gilhoi, an entrepreneur whose’ sobriety journey led her to the TEDx stage where she shared her vision of a sober friendly world and how we can make that happen. We also touch quite a bit on what it takes to get on the TED…

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Very Significant Investments 1:17:12

1+ y ago1:17:12

1:17:12

We ended up taking a bit of an unexpected pause due to the dynamics around police criticism given the officer deaths in March. In this episode we discuss how the officer deaths were politicized to further consolidate power and resources for police as an institution, and examine how institutional failures of police may have even led to these officer…

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Rita Abrahamsen 1:36:01

1+ y ago1:36:01

1:36:01

Professor Rita Abrahamsen joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Rita grew up on a small island off the coast of Southern Norway. She was a good student, very interested in the world with parents who had been the Merchant Marines, and a father who had served during World War II. She talks about the subjects she enjoyed in school, the decision to go to …

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Brent J Steele 1:46:34

1+ y ago1:46:34

1:46:34

After months, and perhaps years, of cajoling and haranguing the Hayseed Scholar, friend of the pod (ep14) Matt McDonald finally convinced Brent to turn the tables and become a guest on the podcast. Matt interviewed Brent at the end of the International Studies Association conference in Montreal, in Matt's hotel room. This was after Matt had enliste…

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March On, Sheriffs 1:11:06

1+ y ago1:11:06

1:11:06

We’re unraveling the current situation with policing downtown, where the province has deployed 12 sheriffs to the already heavily policed Chinatown area and self-identifying “liberal” politicians are more openly pro-police than ever. We also got to talk with an anonymous worker in the nonprofit sector, who shared some thought-provoking insights abo…

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Debbie Lisle 2:09:35

1+ y ago2:09:35

2:09:35

Professor Debbie Lisle of Queens University, Belfast, grew up in North Vancouver, in an environment of 'liberal feminism' which gave her a sense of possibility in life, but it was an interesting journey thereafter. Debbie chats with Brent about her decision to go to McGill for college, playing soccer throughout her undergrad and Master's years, and…

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Ann Towns 1:57:22

1+ y ago1:57:22

1:57:22

Professor Ann Towns of the University of Gothenburg visits the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Professor Towns grew up in Sweden, and was interested in playing music and especially performing classical music as a child. But by the time she was in high school, she wanted to broaden her horizons, and get out of not only her town but Sweden. That led her to …

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Can’t Sit With Us 1:17:19

2y ago1:17:19

1:17:19

We’re diving into some ways that our system of governance tries to control or eliminate threats to their power. From a deliberately inaccessible public civic engagement process amid budget deliberations, to local pundits endlessly pushing for a return to the status quo when we never left in the first place. Oumar interviewed Calgary community organ…

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Decorum + Discrimination 1:33:49

2y ago1:33:49

1:33:49

The theme of this episode is our society’s comfort with silent racism and covert discrimination. We’re diving into the fourth police budget increase of the year so far, the police DNA phenotyping scandal, Alberta's new premier, and the announcement that the provincial province will be providing $187M towards homelessness and addiction supports. Oum…

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51: 3 Steps to Changing Your Circumstances 21:12

2y ago21:12

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If you are at a point in your life where you want to change your circumstances for the better and start living the life you want, these 3 steps will get you on the right path to doing just that.By Oumar Dieng: Speaker, Author, Coach

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Helen Kinsella 1:46:33

2y ago1:46:33

1:46:33

Professor Helen Kinsella joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Professor Kinsella grew up in Ithaca, New York, and she reflects on what that was like, plus a reluctance or indifference to going to college. She eventually chose Bryn Mawr and she talks about what an amazing environment she experienced there. Professor Kinsella also spent some time at Re…

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Interview with the Councillor 1:11:35

2y ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Edmonton’s city council recently committed to funding the Chinatown Healthy Streets Operation Centre, a $15M hub meant to deploy additional officers into Chinatown. The vote passed overwhelmingly, with a number of councillors expressing valid opposition but voting in favour anyway. We had a chance to interview Edmonton city councillor Michael Janz …

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50: Time Management Apps You Should Use 17:22

2y ago17:22

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Time management is a critical skill to have in our busy world. Unfortunately, apps alone are not enough. To be successful at managing your time effectively, you need to combine apps with a mindset. In this episode we talk about how to make that happen. Click here to support the podcast Shownotes and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Time Managem…

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49: Living a Purpose Filled Life 28:36

2y ago28:36

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Wondering what your purpose in life is? Feeling like something is missing? There are four fundamental traits you need in your life to live a purpose filled life. In this episode, we talk about what those are and how to implement them in your life to live a purpose filled life. Click here to support the podcast Shownotes and Resources Mentioned in t…

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Alexander Barder 1:30:10

2y ago1:30:10

1:30:10

Professor Alexander Barder joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Dr. Barder was born in Paris, France, but he and his family moved to Miami very shortly thereafter. He traveled back to France often to visit family, and mainly spoke French until going to a bilingual school. His discussions with his grandpa about World War II sparked an interest in hist…

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48: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome with Sheryl Anjanette 40:48

2y ago40:48

40:48

That voice telling you “you are not good enough”, is imposter syndrome. It can get in the way of your self-worth, your confidence, your success and it can seriously mess with your mind. In this episode we talk about how to identify imposter syndrome and how to deal with it.By Oumar Dieng : Speaker, Author, Coach

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Inflated Importance 1:08:09

2y ago1:08:09

1:08:09

We're turning our focus to the devastation inflation that we've all be facing throughout this year. We're taking a look at a new study from the University of Calgary that outlines why inflation hits low-income households especially hard, record profits that companies like Loblaws are making during this time, and some incredibly cringe advice that t…

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Patricia Owens 1:49:43

2y ago1:49:43

1:49:43

Professor Patricia Owens joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Professor Owens grew up in London, with Irish parents who'd emigrated from Ireland during the Troubles, and the conflict in Northern Ireland provided a background to her life and especially growing up. Patricia went to a Catholic school in South London until 16, and her Catholicism was les…

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47: The Key to Creating Your Own Path with Kimberly Bell 41:38

2y ago41:38

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When you are faced with challenges in life, your odds of overcoming them may come down to one thing, self-determination. In this episode we discuss the importance of walking your own path and how you can use self determination to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. Click here to support the podcast Shownotes and Resources Mentioned in this E…

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46: 5 Daily Routines That Keep You Motivated About Life 19:06

2y ago19:06

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Do you find it hard to stay motivated? If you do, then these 5 motivational routines will help. The important thing is to learn what to do to jump start your motivation when you don’t feel like doing anything. These 5 daily routines will give you a blueprint for finding and keeping your motivation at its highest level. Click here to support the pod…

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How fund selectors are navigating the current volatility of the markets? with Mário Carvalho, Chief Investment Officer of Banco Carregosa 23:24

2+ y ago23:24

23:24

During this podcast, we are going to cover Mário’s fund selection process and the volatility of the markets.By RankiaPro

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45: Building Resilient Leadership with Jem Fuller 43:39

2+ y ago43:39

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In our increasingly challenging world, the basic approach to leadership is no longer enough. Leadership must now be paired with other key principles to be effective. In this episode, my guest and I discuss the necessary combination of leadership and resilience. Click here to support the podcast Shownotes and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Gra…

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Working Progress 1:34:12

2+ y ago1:34:12

1:34:12

We interviewed Ashlynn Chand about some great reporting she did on Amazon’s union-busting at the Nisku warehouse. We discuss our government’s alignment with corporate interests at the expense of workers and how politicians co-opt working class struggles. And we even detail some recent victories in the labour movement in Alberta.…

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44: How To Stay Motivated Without Relying on Motivation with Lia Pinelli 46:31

2+ y ago46:31

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Struggling to get motivated or stay motivated? The secret to staying motivated is not motivation, it’s something else entirely. In fact, there’s a formula to staying motivated and it’s a game changer for anyone looking to build effective motivational habits. Tune in and listen as my guest and I discuss strategies on how to be motivated without rely…

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Carla Martinez Machain 1:07:41

2+ y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

Professor Carla Martinez Machain joins the Hayseed Scholar Podcast. Professor Machain talks about growing up in Mexico, specifically outside of and then also in Mexico City, the schools she went to, her interests, doing Model UN and visiting The Hague during an overseas trip when Milosevic was on trial, and then deciding to go to Rice University in…

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Rotten Foundations 56:28

2+ y ago56:28

56:28

Oumar and Nicholas discuss the recent school shooting in Texas and its relevance to Edmonton’s school resource officer program. We also discuss the violence and challenges in Chinatown, as well as the tendency from politicians and the community to support further enforcement of the same system that causes those challenges.…

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Growing up in Luxembourg and analysing investment opportunities in Value investing with Leon Kirch, CIO and Managing Partner at European Capital Partners 20:18

2+ y ago20:18

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During this podcast, we have chatted to Leon Kirch, CIO and Managing Partner at European Capital Partners about how was for him growing up in Luxembourg, and about his passion for value investing.By RankiaPro

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43: How Personality Styles Impact You and Your Team with Dave Molenda 39:24

2+ y ago39:24

39:24

Communication is crucial to success, whether at work or in your personal life. Whether you are a leader who manages teams, or you are part of a team with which you want to better communicate, this episode is a must listen. My guest and I talk about practical applications of the DISC personality styles for leaders and the impact of various personali…

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Duncan Bell 1:15:54

2+ y ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Professor Duncan Bell joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Duncan grew up in the Midlands in a rural area of England. He was interested in international politics from a fairly young age. Duncan chose to pursue a degree in war studies at King's College London, and considered joining the military thereafter. But the transition to London from a quieter …

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Navigating crisis, learning lessons, and the real estate market with Oumar, CEO at Aeon Investments 23:10

2+ y ago23:10

23:10

During this episode we have chatted to Oumar, CEO at Aeon Investments about what the industry has learned from previous crisis, and how is the Real Estate Industry behaving after the covid 19 pandemic.By RankiaPro

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Carving China out of Emerging Market Equities with Richard Rainback, Fund Analyst at EFG Asset Management 13:13

2+ y ago13:13

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In this podcast, we are going to talk about “Carving China out of Emerging Market Equities” with Richard Rainback, Fund Analyst at EFG Asset Management.By RankiaPro

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42: Positive Money Habits with Rachel Murphy 38:09

2+ y ago38:09

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Have you ever really learned how to manage your money? Having positive money habits is more than just learning about money, it’s about having the right mindset. In this episode I have a frank and eye-opening conversion with my guest about the right way to think about money and steps you can take to be financially savvier about your money. Having he…

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Maintaining a healthy corporate culture and being successful at it with Erich Gerth, CEO of BlueBay 24:44

2+ y ago24:44

24:44

We have chatted to Erich Gerth, CEO of BlueBay about how to create and maintain a healthy corporate culture, their values and the importance of having a diverse team.By RankiaPro

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Fund of Funds – Benefits outweighing the criticism of a double layer of fees with Rolf Nelson, Principal Portfolio Manager at BNY Mellon 12:48

2+ y ago12:48

12:48

During this podcast, we are going to talk about Fund of Funds – Benefits outweighing the criticism of a double layer of fees with Rolf Nelson, Principal Portfolio Manager at BNY Mellon.By RankiaPro

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How will the conflict in Ukraine affect the European Economy with Daniel Murray, CEO at EFGAM Switzerland 21:47

2+ y ago21:47

21:47

We chatted to Daniel Murray, CEO at EFGAM Switzerland about the potential effects of the conflict in Ukraine in the European recovery after covid, and how to navigate through crisis as an asset manager.By RankiaPro

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Language of the Status Quo 48:23

2+ y ago48:23

48:23

Canadian media is terrible when it comes to holding powerful institutions accountable and challenging the status quo. In this episode we’re talking about the media’s failure of students criminalized by the School Resource Officer Program, and examples of how both independent and traditional media can be shaped by toxic work environments and politic…

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Tailor-made Investment Solutions for a New Era with Natalino Barbosa, Senior Hedge Fund Analyst at Candriam 34:06

2+ y ago34:06

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During this episode, we are going to talk about Tailor-made Investment Solutions for a New Era with Natalino Barbosa, Senior Hedge Fund Analyst at Candriam.By RankiaPro

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Starting in the asset management industry as a teenager with Jamie Hammond, Deputy CEO and Head of EMEA at iM Global Partner 22:09

2+ y ago22:09

22:09

During this episode we chatted to Jamie Hammond, Deputy CEO and Head of EMEA at iM Global Partner about how he started his career at the young age of 16, about the differences between working in Sales and as a CEO in the asset management industry, and about his passion for motorbikes and adrenaline.By RankiaPro

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Africa’s Child, America’s Daughter with Maria Nhambu 28:35

2+ y ago28:35

28:35

An orphanage, German nuns, unwanted children and a soulful dance. These are just a few of the highlights of Maria Nhambu’s amazing story of adversity, resilience and discovery. Readers’ favorite awards, Book excellence award winner. Support the showBy Oumar Dieng | Resilience Coach, Author, Speaker

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