Best Prince Kofi Podcasts (2024)

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[14.54..SENEGAL] Leading Every Day with Yabome Gilpin-Jackson 1:05:59

1h ago1:05:59

1:05:59

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Your host, Kondwani Mwase, talks to the accomplished Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson to discuss her inspiring journey from Sierra Leone to Canada, and her impactful work in equity, diversity, and inclusion. Yabome shares profound insights on navigating complex systems, finding home in community, and the importance of e…

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[13.54..BOSTWANA] The Power of Storytelling with Sarah Owusu 44:11

13d ago44:11

44:11

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Embark on a journey through the vibrant landscapes of African leadership with Sarah Owusu, an Organization Development specialist renowned for her expertise in culture, employee engagement, and change navigation. Rooted in her Danish-Ghanaian and Botswana heritage, Sarah embodies the spirit of a planetary citizen…

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[BONUS] Make it Malawi with Joy Mwandemange 39:21

1M ago39:21

39:21

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Kondwani is joined by Malawian-Canadian artist Joy Mwandemange to share her inspiring journey. From her childhood immersed in the arts to navigating a multifaceted career spanning acting, music, and more, Joy shares powerful insights on following your passions, quieting doubts, and paving your own path to success…

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[BONUS. NIGERIA..] From Risk-free to Risk-filled with Ikenna Onyegbula 51:28

2M ago51:28

51:28

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY We got a BONUS episode for you today! 54Lights takes you to the incredible nation of Nigeria (again!) with rich conversation and inspirational thoughts. Join host Kondwani Mwase and he sits down with Ikenna Onyegbula, a Canadian poet with Nigerian Heritage and a global poetry slam champion. Ikenna joins us at The…

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[12.54..GHANA] In Living Colour with Kofi Frempong 33:16

2M ago33:16

33:16

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Kondwani Mwase sits down with Ghanaian-Canadian artist Kofi Frimpong for a vibrant discussion about his artistic journey, creative process, and the power of community. Kofi shares insights into how his colourful paintings connect with people, especially those in the African diaspora. Join them as they explore the…

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[Bonus] Keep it 100.. Celebrating the Centennial 32:59

3M ago32:59

32:59

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In this episode, we relive some great experiences from our first 99 episodes...calling out the many highs from seasons and journey's past. Most poignantly, host Kondwani Mwase pays homage to the audience and artists (creatives) who have made our firat 100 episodes remarkably special. each wildly wonderful in thei…

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[11.54..NIGERIA] From Medical School to Mainstream Retail with Lola Adeyemi 32:54

5M ago32:54

32:54

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Kondwani interviews entrepreneur Lola Adeyemi, founder of It's Souper, an Afrofusion gourmet meal company selling flavourful soups, sauces and spices. Hear Lola's inspiring story of leaving medical school in Nigeria to follow her creative passions, moving to Canada, building a career in tech, then creating her fo…

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[10.54..ESWATINI] Giving Back By Design with Khulekani Msweli 24:07

6M ago24:07

24:07

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In this episode, Kondwani interviews Khulekani Msweli, a fashion designer, artist, entrepreneur and activist from Eswatini. Khulekani discusses returning to Eswatini after studying abroad to give back to his community through art and community development projects. He shares how art can speak truth to power and r…

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[9.54..NAMIBIA] From Namibia to the Junos: Garth Prince on Identity and Sound 48:44

6M ago48:44

48:44

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Kondwani interviews Juno award-winning artist Garth Prince, who shares his journey from Namibia to building a music community in Canada. With infectious rhythms and cross-cultural sounds, Garth describes how creating music became his pathway to preserve his African roots. Listen as Garth unpacks his evolution fro…

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54Bites: The Best in Class with Navi Kahlon 17:46

6M ago17:46

17:46

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In this quick episode of 54Bites we are joined in virtual studio by our newest intern Navi Kahlon. Navi, who has roots in Tanzania, joins us from the journalism program at Toronto Metropolitan University. As our Brand Partnerships intern, Navi is leading the charge with great strategic relationships we're craftin…

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[8.54..MAURITIUS] Passion Triggers Art with Pascal Lagesse 34:03

7M ago34:03

34:03

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY 54Lights touches down in the beautiful nation of Mauritius for this light-hearted and light-filled conversation with Pascal Lagesse. Pascal joined us virtually from his homeland where he has been working as a visual arts professional for over two decades. A prolific painter who’s refined his skills and signature …

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[7.54..MALI] From Mali to the Microphone with Daouda Doumbia 28:22

7M ago28:22

28:22

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Kondwani interviews emerging radio personality Daouda in this fun and insightful episode. Originally from Mali, Daouda shares stories from his journey studying communications in Canada and gaining experience in university radio. Daouda talks to Kondwani about his travels, Ottawa's surprisingly vibrant local music…

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[6.54..KENYA] - At the Intersection of Seat and Stage with Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu 29:54

8M ago29:54

29:54

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In this episode, host Kondwani Mwase is joined by Kenyan/Ugandan creator and director Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu. Mumbi joined us in, virtual studio, from Toronto where she now lives after time in Victoria, BC. During the course of this short, yet infinitely sweet, conversation, Mumbi shared insights about her journey a…

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[5.54..TANZANIA] Educating and Supporting Tanzanian Women 24:06

8M ago24:06

24:06

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Diana Gasper has made her life in North Carolina after meeting her American husband in Canada, yet she will always have the most love and longing for her home of Tanzania. Diana is a businesswoman, entrepreneur and philanthropist who helps women and girls in Tanzania to create their own businesses and sources of …

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[Bonus.ETHIOPIA..] Sustainability, Community and Change in Africa with Yodit Seyoum 34:00

9M ago34:00

34:00

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Yodit Seyoum is an interior designer from Ethiopia. She joins our host Kondwani to talk about her journey to becoming involved in sustainable and community-focused design and environmental advocacy. They discuss the importance of sustainability in the world and how this can be reflected in their home continent of…

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[4.54..ETHIOPIA] The Java Jaunt: Journeys from Ethiopia to the World with Muna Mohammed 34:19

9M ago34:19

34:19

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY 54Lights is committed to illuminating the African experience...one story (bean) at a time. In the latest episode of 54 Lights, Kondwani converses with Muna Mohammed, the innovative CEO behind Eight50 Coffee. Muna's deep-rooted connection to coffee cultivation, passed down through generations of her family, led he…

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Revisiting the First and Fabulous Four Episodes 23:05

10M ago23:05

23:05

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Host Kondwani Mwase is joined in virtual studio by guest-host and social media manager Ariana Busato for a behind the scenes look/listen on episodes past. Ariana, who helps with the podcasts socials and guest outreach, turned the tables on our host and asked him a series of questions about the first four episodes…

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[3.54..ZAMBIA] Escaping the Colonial Mindset with Aaron Samuel Mulenga 43:37

11M ago43:37

43:37

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Join Kondwani as he interviews Aaron Samuel Mulenga, an artist, (soon to be) professor and an expert on Afro-futurism. The conversation, broadly speaking, touched on the impact of colonialism on African art and culture. Together they question the roots and influences of the colonial mindset, discuss whose history…

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54Bites: Finding Safety in Spaces with Chawa Mphande 15:23

11M ago15:23

15:23

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY She's Baaaaack!!!! Chawanangwa Mphande returned to 54Lights to share her reflections on our previous pods. In her first conversation, we discussed her childhood friend and leading cultural artist Qabaniso Malewezi. In this instalment, Chawa (as she's affectionately known) spoke about her impressions of Zimbabwean…

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[Bonus.Zimbabwe..] Rewriting the Meaning of Africanism with Shelton Mpala 26:54

12M ago26:54

26:54

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In this episode of 54Lights modern-day Pan-Africanist Shelton Mpala speaks about his passion and the unique time we live in. The two unpack an African revival, of sorts, that is sweeping through the globe. Shelton was born and raised in Zimbabwe and describes himself as ‘just an African child’ who was lucky enoug…

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[2.54.. ZIMBABWE] On Being One of a Kind with Farai Madzima 28:48

12M ago28:48

28:48

What to expect when you press PLAY Farai Madzima is a man of and for the people. He is a leader, teacher and speaker who's passionate about managing people humanely and authentically, regardless of who they are. He celebrates diversity in all areas of life, including in business. He speaks about how we (as managers, leaders and people) must focus o…

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From Passion to Profession with Chawa Mphande 24:11

1y ago24:11

24:11

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Chawanangwa Mphande, affectionately known as Chawa, joined us in studio to talk about our last episode with Qabaniso Malewezi (Q). As is the case for these special broadcasts of 54"Bites", Kondwani and hiss guest reflect on episodes past and project on the episodes yet to come. Chawa gave her perspective on how a…

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[1.54.. MALAWI] When Culture Comes Calling with Qabaniso Malewezi 23:19

1y ago23:19

23:19

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In the official kick-off to the fourth season, the continental journey, that lives through this project, takes flight in the warm heart of Africa. Episode 1.54 (When Culture Comes Calling with Qabaniso Malewezi) brings listeners to Malawi, the native homeland of host Kondwani Mwase, and the starting line for this…

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Trailer Season IV: The Journey Continues 3:10

1y ago3:10

3:10

WHAT TO EXPEXT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY 54Lights is on a bold mission to broadcast inspiring stories from Africa to the world. Creatively designed, passionately produced and curated for (and from) the community, the show is devoted to showcasing the continent...its people and its allies. Put another way, 54Lights is committed to illuminating the Africa…

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The Mindful Humanization of Diplomacy with Ray Fankhauser 34:07

1y ago34:07

34:07

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Ray Fankhauser, a Canadian with over 20 years of diplomatic service, joined host Kondwani Mwase to talk about his travels, trials and triumphs. From his early days in the corps in China to taking center stages in Pakistan to his eventual journey home, Ray opens up and shares what he's learned most in the key year…

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Hope and Healing: Keeping The Light On Cyclone Freddy 25:35

1+ y ago25:35

25:35

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Kondwani has had a few difficult weeks dealing with the devastation of Cyclone Freddy and its horrific impact on his birthplace of Malawi and other Southern Countries of Africa. In this episode, he talks about the distinct internal dilemma he is facing, ‘what do we do now?’ and contemplates how we can keep the fo…

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Cyclone Freddy and The Diaspora's Dilemma with Chawa Mphande 24:51

1+ y ago24:51

24:51

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Host Kondwani Mwase is joined by returning guest Chawa Mphande in an important episode reflecting on Cyclone Freddy. The two unpack and explore some tough questions about natural disasters, trauma and crisis management. The endpoint is a raw, yet hopeful, glimpse into the lives of some underprivileged people. Dur…

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Shaping Cultural Spaces with Jimmy Baptiste 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

26:31

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Jimmy Baptiste is an artist based in Ottawa, Canada. He is also a father, educator, graphic artist and culture builder. Jimmy extends his art into the community in a profound and colourful way, working with students to create beautiful murals that discuss themes of race, youth and empowerment. In this episode, Ji…

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Africa in Diaspora 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

29:11

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Prolific podcaster, Dr. Patience Adamu is the architect of several incredibly compelling shows - The Drip, BBW (Big, Beautiful and Winning), Hyphenated among them. The PhD graduate and an all-round super-creator joins your host, Kondwani Mwase, to talk about the work of podcasting, questions of culture and the co…

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Flashback to Flashforward 48:36

1+ y ago48:36

48:36

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Ricardo McRae returns to the 54Lights studios. Over the course of the conversation, Ricardo gives host Kondwani an update on his life post-pandemic including the life-affirming accident he was in. The two also delve deep into business, a "winning" mindset and wealth as well as the influence our lifestyles have on…

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Leave It All On The Stage 36:05

1+ y ago36:05

36:05

Acclaimed actor, Karen Leblanc joins us in studio to talk about her ever-elevating career and path. As an independent and emerging artist, she rose to more popular fame after instrumental performances in Rent and impersonating the indomitable Tina Turner. Though her path has been laden with successes, many people were introduced to her through her …

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My Life in Pieces 32:30

2y ago32:30

32:30

Andrea McKenzie is a fearless entrepreneur who’s building an art empire…one piece at a time. The fierce visual artist has brought her Caribbean culture to the fore with her unique signature and style. Andrea creates unique pieces using glass, feathers and other materials to blend them and weaves them into “kaleidoscopic pieces”. She uniquely infuse…

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Giddy Giddy Giddy 8:14

2y ago8:14

8:14

On this instalment of 54Bites...we get talk about getting giddy about guests. As an interviewer, I sat in the hot seat and stepped into some friendly family fire to talk about what impact my love of my guests has on the show. For the honest fireside chat, I sat down with my sister, Siphiwe Mwase, who's also the intro voice on this show. FIND AND FO…

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Bring Art Back To Life 32:45

2y ago32:45

32:45

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In this episode, host Kondwani Mwase is joined by Rwandan urban music icon, Cassa. Cassa emerged from the music scene via private radio station Contact FM and has gone on to tour alongside the likes of Lupe Fiasco and Delasoul. He was also chosen specially to perform a tribute to Music Producer Quincy Jones! Amon…

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A Matter of Language 14:46

2y ago14:46

14:46

Language and meaning dissected, this week's bite-sized conversation is a crude attempt to explore a "universal" lingua franca for the continent. Complex, controversial and even confusing are some terms that come to mind when we wade into the fray. You'll hear from our guest Dr. Josephine Dzahene-Quarshie , professor of linguistics in Ghana, who's d…

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Standing in Solidarity 35:26

2y ago35:26

35:26

Our guest, Jana Rae Yerxa, is one of our season's most inspirational guests. She's an activist, writer, poet, teacher and community leader. She not only embodies the spirit of the work we do but stands as a key model and shining light to learn from. From her insights on being a selfless, or selfish, activist to her guidance on how to protect onesel…

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Masterpiece Theatre 9:42

2y ago9:42

9:42

Our bite-sized conversations continue with superfan Natasha Soobramanie as our guest in studio. Taped on location, we spent some quick time reflecting on the work and import of the work of Calvert Jones. Our show focused on one central and perhaps contentious question - which work of art Calvert needs to tackle next??????? CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING If …

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The Masterpiece Makeover 30:36

2y ago30:36

30:36

Artist Calvert Jones is best known for his stunningly bright and provocative works of art. This past year, I sat down with Calvert to talk about his work, its deep meaning and the ways in which the work blows beyond the canvas. Calvert, a hyper realist painter, sort to make a profound impact when he returned to his native home of St. Vincent. The m…

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Trailers with no Regrats 7:42

2y ago7:42

7:42

Our debut of 54Bites - our reflections on things said and unsaid from our previous episode. Today, we talk trailers...what's in, what's out and what there's to regret. In case you were wondering...we see the typo:-) CO-CONSPIRATOR COORDINATES Patinece Adamu is an inspirational and remarkable broadcaster. She's an EP on several works including; The …

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Forward Ever Backward Never (0.54) 4:27

2y ago4:27

4:27

The opening curtain rises again on 54Lights podcast. This season, one unlike we've ever had, will unfold in a slow and stead burn. We will light up Africa by meeting (at least) 54 guests (daughters, sons and stars) with roots in (at least) 54 countries so that they can give us (at least) 54 heartfelt stories from the great continent. We're telling …

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Dimmed (but) not diminished 5:37

2+ y ago5:37

5:37

We close Season III of 54Lights podcast with a short recap of the power of the season and an invitation to stay tuned for the next, and final, Season IV.By Braided Media

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House of Leads with Rheima Robinson 35:01

2+ y ago35:01

35:01

The next episode is our final guest-led conversation for Season III. It features the formidable poet, author and activist Rheima Robinson. We were privileged to have Rheima join us in our virtual studios and walk us through her work, approach and motivation. Rheima walked us through her early forays into writing - drawing inspiration and guidance f…

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Book it Build it & Play with Matt Rennick 25:24

2+ y ago25:24

25:24

As we near the end of Season IV of 54Lights, we sat down with one of the best and brightest Creative Directors in North America. Matt Rennick, a friend and fantastic ally of the African community, joined us in our virtual studios to talk about his philanthropic campaign to raise money for three Nigerian organizations. Compelled to act during the En…

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2021 14:07

2+ y ago14:07

14:07

2021 has been a lot and yet so short, this episode was just a recap of the year. Don't forget to subscribe, drop a comment (your comments helps us make the show better) and give your rating wherever you listen to your podcast, also kindly follow us on twitter on https://www.twitter.com/_Jarpod/ and on IG on https://instagram.com/_jarpod/ you can se…

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Ghana and Nigeria, same vibes 7:42

2+ y ago7:42

7:42

Ghana and Nigeria are probably in a mess at the moment, but have they ever been good times?, the year is coming to an end, and on the episode I just vented.... Don't forget to subscribe, drop a comment (your comments helps us make the show better) and give your rating wherever you listen to your podcast, also kindly follow us on twitter on https://…

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The Not too serious session E1 10:05

2+ y ago10:05

10:05

Why do we have to be serious all the time, on this segment I wasn't... Don't forget to subscribe, drop a comment (your comments helps us make the show better) and give your rating wherever you listen to your podcast, also kindly follow us on twitter on https://www.twitter.com/_Jarpod/ and on IG on https://instagram.com/_jarpod/ you can send an emai…

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The Left Turn with Roland Best 31:42

2+ y ago31:42

31:42

The Left Turn (Season3. Episode21..) is one of the most important in our season. It follows the work of guest musical composer for this show, Roland Best, while he takes us on a journey through his business venture. One that centers around a lifelong love of music. Through that, he’s built E-Rol Beats – a music downloading service that features ori…

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My Best friend but not best friend 19:53

2+ y ago19:53

19:53

At a point I had a bestfriend, and this friend wasn't like the regular friend that gave you joy and happy moment, my friend gave me the opposite, she had a grip on me so hard it was difficult to break loose, it's still a daily battle to break free from her brainwash, I know I will someday. To understand my best friend effect on me, we take a delve …

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The Self Discovery Episode 33:48

2+ y ago33:48

33:48

I am a young Adult still on the path of self discovery, but some questions kept puzzling me. Am I living a worthless life since I haven't discovery that special thing? How can I add meaning to my life? what does self discovery even mean?I tried answering this questions on this episode..Don't forget to subscribe, drop a comment (your comments helps …

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Not Your Average Joe with Dr. Joseph Smith 29:52

2+ y ago29:52

29:52

As we near the close of our third season of 54Lights, we’re dedicating the next few episodes on culture creators that are pushing our collective world ever forward. This next episode intercepts the prolific community activist Dr. Joseph Smith who, as you’ll hear in the conversation, is no average Joe. He’s a bold entrepreneur that has created youth…

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