Best African Tech Conversations Podcasts (2024)

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Roy Clariana: Exploring Brain Patterns and Knowledge Structures with Educational Technology 1:27:03

9d ago1:27:03

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Send us a Text Message. S1.E11. In this episode, Dr. Roy Clariana describes his journey from the Peace Corps, through corporate training, and into academia, where he's been a tenured professor in Learning Design and Technology at Penn State University since 1997. His recently completed 5-year National Science Foundation research project with collea…

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Goldie Patrick: Centering Black Womxn and Girls through a Hip-Hop Pedagogy 2:27:07

16d ago2:27:07

2:27:07

Send us a Text Message. S1.E10. Thembi talks with brilliant playwright, poet, screenwriter, director, and cultural worker Goldie Patrick about the cities and cultures that shaped her identity and artistry, her innovative theatre projects, and her belief that Black liberation begins with Black womxn and girls. This dynamic conversation also covers G…

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The Global Month Ahead: European elections, the Biden-Trump debate, G7 leaders summit. 41:07

17d ago41:07

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Europe Director Tom White, President of GC US Erin Caddell, and Senior Associate Giulia Pasquali. Tom discusses the European elections including the current state of play, the challenges of building a stabilizing majority and the future of Ursula von der Leyen and her flagship policies. Erin analyses t…

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Dr. Giani Clarkson: Inspiring Change in the Classroom and Beyond 1:31:29

23d ago1:31:29

1:31:29

Send us a Text Message. S1.E9. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Giani Clarkson joins Thembi to discuss his journey as an educator, the importance of mentorship and cultural representation in education, his approach to teaching civic engagement, and he even lets us in on which Abbott Elementary character that he most identifies with. Dr. Giani…

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Dan McCreary: Revolutionizing Education with Artificial Intelligence 1:17:58

1M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Send us a Text Message. S1.E8. Thembi takes a deep dive into MicroSims, systems thinking, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and so much more with Dan McCreary, an AI strategist that works as head of AI for TigerGraph. In the past, Dan worked as a VLSI circuit designer at Bell Labs and with the creators of the UNIX operating system. He worked…

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Wil Green II: The Power of Passion and Authenticity in Education 56:14

1M ago56:14

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Send us a Text Message. S1.E7. For this special episode of KeyBARD, Thembi talks with the multifaceted community advocate, consultant, and educator Wil Green II. With over 28 years of experience in education and youth development, Wil brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to this dynamic conversation. Wil talks about the city that made him, Buff…

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Naila Ansari: Amplifying Black Voices through Performance and Pedagogy 52:11

1M ago52:11

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Send us a Text Message. S1.E6. In this episode, Thembi is joined by award-winning choreographer, director and performing artist, Naila Ansari, who shares her journey from the world of dance to her work as an academic and archivist. We talk about some of her groundbreaking projects including The Movement of Joy, in which she archives the Joy of Blac…

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We will not all be millionaires 7:40

2M ago7:40

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In a world filled with extreme optimism and wishful thinking, sometimes, just sometimes, it might be nice to view things from a realistic and data-driven POV.

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Michael Bobbitt: Leading Innovative Growth in the Arts Sector 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Send us a Text Message. S1.E5. Arts and culture visionary Michael J. Bobbitt joins Thembi this week to discuss the pressing need for systemic change in the arts sector. In his role as Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council, Michael "walks the walk" and consistently implements innovation and sparks paradigm shift in the agency. In this rich dis…

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Nwabisa Plaatjie: Empowerment and Sustainability in South African Theatre 1:17:32

2M ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Send us a Text Message. S1.E4. Award-winning South African playwright/director Nwabisa Plaatjie shares gems from her artistic journey as a theatre maker from a long line of storytellers. From her groundbreaking work in Cape Town to her roots in rural South Africa, Nwabisa shares how she's reshaping cultural narratives, fostering community connectio…

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Psalmayene 24: Exploring Identity and Experimenting with Theatrical Forms 47:21

2M ago47:21

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Send us a Text Message. S1.E3. Step into the world of playwright, director, and actor Psalmayene 24 as he shares insights into his unique creative process and the powerful themes that define his theatrical body of work. We explore his seminal hip-hop theatre piece Free Jujube Brown!, discuss his reimagining of an iconic historical interaction betwe…

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Charles Reigeluth: Transforming American Education 37:27

2M ago37:27

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Send us a Text Message. S1.E2. Imagine an education system with no grade levels -- or no grades at all! Imagine schools where students advance based on their mastery of the material, not just the passage of time. This is personalized, competency-based learning. This week’s guest is Charles Reigeluth, Ph.D., an award-winning, internationally renowne…

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The Global Month Ahead: Indian election, final session of the European Parliament, IMF and World Bank spring meetings 43:49

3M ago43:49

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski, Senior Associate Ross Nugent, and Europe Director Tom White. Ross covers the upcoming Indian election, the organisation of the election process, Modi's prospects for re-election, the challenges faced by opposition parties, and India as an investment destinatio…

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Ayesis Clay: Performing at the Intersection of Arts and Education 58:18

3M ago58:18

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Send us a Text Message. S1.E1. Join host Thembi Duncan as she sits down for the very first episode of KeyBARD with Ayesis Clay, a distinguished educator, theatre practitioner, and nationally sought-after keynote speaker. Ayesis shares her insights on the creative process, working with incarcerated youth, the biggest challenges of the US education s…

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Global Month Ahead: Iranian elections, Russia's presidential election, UK spring budget 37:25

4M ago37:25

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by UK Country Director Alex Dawson, Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski and Practice Director Alexander Smotrov. Thomas covers the Iranian elections, including the role of the Assembly of Experts and the risk of public unrest. They also discuss the geopolitical context of the elections, particularly…

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Decarbonizing Europe: Navigating the policies and politics of energy in the EU Green Deal 29:44

4M ago29:44

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On this episode of the Global Counsel Podcast, Associate Director Anikó Zsebik is joined by Associate Katarzyna Nowacka and Associate Maude Bauman to discuss ongoing trends in EU energy, looking ahead to the next political cycle. They dive into recent shifts in EU energy policy, from focusing on energy security, to looking at decarbonization and co…

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#021 Peter Allerstorfer: What will Amazon’s arrival mean for South African ecommerce? 40:37

4M ago40:37

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Join us in this episode as we delve into the intricate world of entrepreneurship and ecommerce in Cape Town, a city that's both captivating and challenging for business ventures. Peter Allerstorfer, an Austrian turned Cape Town resident with over 15 years of experience in South Africa, offers invaluable insights into the dynamics of the local marke…

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Global Month Ahead: US presidential election, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Presidential election in Indonesia. 32:41

5M ago32:41

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Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's podcast on the events and stories that will define the month to come. In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick hears from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines. On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Eri…

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No food for an average man 10:06

5M ago10:06

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We have probably all heard the very popular phrase “No food for a lazy man”, unfortunately the world requires more and average people are slowly falling into the same bracket. Hear my thoughts around it in this new podcast episode.

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#020 Carrie Schreiner: Lamborghinis und Ferraris mit 300 km/h: Influencer Marketing auf der Überholspur 30:31

6M ago30:31

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In dieser Episode hat Marcel die Rennfahrerin Carrie Schreiner zu Gast – und sie haben einiges zu besprechen. Carrie war 2023 Teil der neu entstandenen Formel 1 Academy, ist als Influencerin auf Facebook, Instagram und TikTok unterwegs und seit 2020 Markenbotschafterin von Schaeffler. Doch wie kam sie von der Kartbahn zur Formel 4? Welche finanziel…

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Global Month Ahead: Davos 2024, Taiwan's presidential election, Italy’s G7 Presidency 36:56

6M ago36:56

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On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Practice Director Alexander Smotrov to discuss what to expect at Davos 2024, Senior Associate Jiayu Li to discuss Taiwan's presidential election, and Senior Associate Giulia Pasquali for a lookahead at Italy’s G7 Presidency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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#019 Marina Marchel & Alexander Brandt: Einblick in die Katalogstrategie von Otto: 15 Millionen Produkte, ein KI-Assiste 34:13

6M ago34:13

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In dieser Episode von World of Commerce werfen wir einen Blick hinter die Kulissen der Otto GmbH & Co KG. 15 Millionen Artikel mit unterschiedlichen Ausprägungen auf einer Plattform – da können konsistente und saubere Produktdaten schon einmal zur Herausforderung werden. Kann Generative KI die Lösung aller Probleme sein? Genau darüber spricht Marce…

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Global Month Ahead: EU-China Summit, Egypt’s presidential election, Brazil’s G20 presidency 30:15

7M ago30:15

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On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Associate Director Alessandro Gangarossa to discuss the upcoming EU-China Summit, GC MENA Director Ahmed Helal to discuss December’s presidential election in Egypt, and Senior Associate Ed King to unpack how Brazil might use its time holding the G20 presidency. Hosted on Acast.…

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65. Reflect, Rejoice, Renew: Wrapping Up a Season of Inspiration 10:48

7M ago10:48

10:48

In the final episode of the second season of the FIERCE Mothers podcast, Ugochi takes a trip down memory lane and recaps some of the fantastic conversations she had with the inspiring guests. It's been an incredible journey exploring many topics, meeting inspiring individuals, and delving into the depths of personal and professional growth. This se…

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China’s role in climate diplomacy and the green transition: in conversation with Chengyu Fu and Peter Mandelson 1:02:12

7M ago1:02:12

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In the lead-up to COP28 in Dubai, Global Counsel hosted a digital in-conversation between Global Counsel Chairman, Peter Mandelson, and Chengyu Fu, COP28 advisory committee member. Mr Fu has had over forty years of experience in the energy sector including as CEO of CNOOC, chairman of SINOPEC and a board member of the UN Global Compact. The discuss…

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#018 Mischa Rürup: Wir sammeln über 100 Millionen User Consents pro Tag 23:47

7M ago23:47

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Wer kennt sie nicht? Wer sich im World Wide Web bewegt, muss regelmäßig seine Einwilligung geben – zu Cookies, AGBs und Co. Mischa Rürup, Co-Founder von Usercentrics, klärt in dieser Podcast-Episode darüber auf, warum wir – vorerst – um diese Banner nicht drumherum kommen werden und wie die neuen Datenschutzgesetze sein Unternehmen in Höchstgeschwi…

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UK Cabinet reshuffle: What should we read into David (now Lord) Cameron's appointment? 23:22

7M ago23:22

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This week, Practice Director Lilah Howson-Smith, is joined by UK Director Alex Dawson, and Director Denzil Davidson to discuss the Cabinet reshuffle and specifically the appointment of Lord Cameron as Foreign Secretary. The team discusses what it tells us about Rishi Sunak's approach, how it will be received at home and abroad, and what to watch in…

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What's next for Nature: In conversation with the Environment Bank 35:49

7M ago35:49

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This week, Associate Lucy Cairns is joined by Ecologist and Innovation Lead at Environment Bank Rob Wreglesworth, to unpack the focus on nature at New York Climate Week, what's happening in the UK with the Biodiversity Net Gain Legislation, and the progress on Voluntary Biodiversity Credits for a special episode of the GC podcast You can subscribe …

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#017 Claude Ritter: $500M for Aleph Alpha to build a European AI powerhouse 25:58

8M ago25:58

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In what will likely be the biggest European funding round of the year, Aleph Alpha has scooped up roughly half a billion in capital during its Series B, marking a pivotal moment for Europe's presence in the global AI market. Aleph Alpha stands as a leading GPT-3 alternative outside the US. The round was led by prominent German entities with strong …

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Global Month Ahead: The APEC Summit, COP 28, elections in the Netherlands. 38:28

8M ago38:28

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On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Senior Associate Ross Nugent, Practice Director Lorna Ritchie, and Senior Associate Alexander van der Wusten to discuss the APEC Summit, COP 28, and the elections in the Netherlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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64. Guiding Principles for Tech Leadership: Insights from a Mom in the C-Suite 49:24

8M ago49:24

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Today, on this episode of the FIERCE Mothers podcast, Ugochi sits down with Dupe Akinyede, the Chief Information Officer of Residio Technologies Inc., a Honeywell spinoff with over $6 Billion in revenue. Dupe, a graduate of the London School of Economics, embarked on her career journey as a Certified Accountant at Ernst and Young in search of caree…

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Being African and being confident. 12:18

8M ago12:18

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In a typical African upbringing, the luxury of making mistakes is often absent; mistakes can be more costly and detrimental. This episode primarily explores the parallel between being African and being confident.

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#016 Viktor Foos: Was macht Kim Kardashian auf der SuperReturn? 36:08

8M ago36:08

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TikTok ist längst mehr als nur ein kurzweiliger Hype. Der wohl wichtigste Faktor ist die enorme Reichweite, von der Marken und Unternehmen profitieren können. Der Content muss leicht konsumierbar und für jeden zugänglich sein, eben wie ein schneller „Snack“ für zwischendurch. Gleichzeitig muss er aus der Masse herausstechen und schnell produziert s…

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63. Championing Visibility for Women: A Conversation with a LinkedIn Top Voice 46:34

8M ago46:34

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Today, on this episode of the FIERCE Mothers podcast, Ugochi sits down with Mildred Talabi, the founder of Visible Women Tribe and a LinkedIn personal branding Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. Mildred has spent the last decade mastering the art of personal branding in both career and business. She trained as a journalist and worked in the media before …

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The challenges and opportunities facing global businesses operating in China 43:41

9M ago43:41

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In a bonus episode, Keith Zhai, Senior Adviser and former journalist reporting on the interplay of China's internal politics and its global interactions, and Stephen Adams, Senior Director, cover what companies should note in the current Xi policy environment. You can also watch the recording of this online conversation by clicking here. Hosted on …

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Global Month Ahead: UK party conference season, IMF and World Bank annual meetings, European Council Summit 38:32

9M ago38:32

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On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by UK Director Alex Dawson, Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski, and Associate Olga Henkele, to discuss the UK party conference season, the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, the European Council Summit and the Polish elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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#015 Dominik Benner: 250M € Umsatz und hohe Profitabilität: Als Familienunternehmen zum Hidden Champion 32:07

9M ago32:07

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Am 6.September stimmten die Aktionäre des Online-Modehändlers Fashionette zu: Die Gesellschaft soll mit The Platform Group, dem Hauptaktionär, zusammengeführt werden. Es soll ein neues Unternehmen im Plattformbereich entstehen, welches nicht nur profitabel ist, sondern auch in zahlreichen Branchen wächst. Das Ziel: Die führende Platform-Gruppe Euro…

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62. From Harpo to 110 North: The Power of Diversity in Digital Marketing 48:01

9M ago48:01

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In this episode of the FIERCE Mothers Podcast, Ugochi has an authentic, real, and inspiring conversation with Rita Thomas. Rita Thomas is an award-winning communications expert specializing in storytelling and getting to the heart of people. She’s been able to partner with several brands, personalities, and talent throughout her career and learned …

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61. Doctor's RX for Resilience: Bouncing Back from Life's Tumbles 25:12

9M ago25:12

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In this episode of the FIERCE Mothers Podcast, Ugochi has a lovely conversation with Dr. Adaku Onukogu. As a leading internal care physician, Dr. Adaku Onukogu is interested in helping patients throughout Silver Spring and the greater Washington D.C. area achieve overall health and wellness. Whether performing a general consultation, annual physica…

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#014 Alex von Harsdorf: Mit Live-Shopping über 40% Conversation Rate erreichen 40:28

10M ago40:28

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Während man sich früher zu gemeinsamen Shopping-Touren in der Stadt getroffen hat, scrollt man heute immer häufiger allein durch Angebote. Müssen wir uns also damit abfinden, zu einsamen Shoppern zu werden, wenn wir uns im E-commerce bewegen wollen? Wenn es nach Alex von Harsdorf, Co-Gründer und CEO von LIVEBUY, geht, nicht. Mit ihm unterhält sich …

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Global Month Ahead: G20 Leaders’ Summit, Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address, and the IEA’s inaugural Critical Minerals Summit. 35:16

10M ago35:16

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On this month’s episode of the Global Month Ahead, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Senior Associate Ed King, Europe Director Tom White, and Associate Giulia Pasquali to discuss the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address, and the IEA’s inaugural Critical Minerals Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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60. Unleashing Visionary Power: A Journey with a Transformational Catalyst for Visionary Leaders 49:31

10M ago49:31

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In this episode of the FIERCE Mothers Podcast, Ugochi has a powerful conversation with Debola Deji-Kurunmi, DDK, as she is affectionately called. DDK is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, ministry gift, public policy advisor, and transformational coach for visionary leaders. DDK deploys her extraordinary talent of unlocking potential in people…

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Biodiversity Credits: Are they the key to unlocking finance for nature? 30:23

10M ago30:23

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This week, Senior Associate Alice Brown is joined by Mariana Sarmiento, CEO of Terrasos and Dorothée Herr, Senior Associate at Nature Finance to unpack the growing momentum around biodiversity credits. In this episode, we discuss: What are biodiversity credits? What are the opportunities and risks for biodiversity credits to deliver increased finan…

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59. From Courtroom to Designer: A Lawyer's Journey into Ethnically Sophisticated Fashion 47:46

10M ago47:46

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In this FIERCE Mother's podcast episode, Ugochi sits down with Boye Asenuga. Boye "Bibi" Asenuga is a Nigerian-American Founder and Creative Director of ChicNiCity, a women’s ready-to-wear clothing label based in Massachusetts. Inspired by her dual identity of ethnicity and modernity, Bibi created ChicNiCity by fusing ethnic-inspired colors & print…

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#013 Anna Alex: Biodiversität und Wirtschaft im Einklang 37:41

11M ago37:41

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Der Klimawandel – ein Problem, das mittlerweile wohl im Bewusstsein der meisten Menschen angekommen ist. Doch wie sieht es eigentlich mit der Zwillingskrise rund um das Thema Biodiversität aus? Täglich verliert die Erde im Schnitt 150 Arten unwiderruflich – Tiere, Pflanzen und Pilze. Das hat einen direkten Einfluss auf Unternehmen, die von der Natu…

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Global Month Ahead: BRICS Summit, G20 Health Ministers Meeting, and Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation Summit 33:20

11M ago33:20

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On this episode of the Global Month Ahead, we preview the BRICS Summit, G20 Health Ministers Meeting, and Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58. Beyond Achievements: Finding Happiness with Dr. Vikisha Fripp, Author and Plastic Surgeon 41:00

11M ago41:00

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Today on this episode of the FIERCE Mothers Podcast, Ugochi sits down with Dr. Vikisha Fripp. Dr. Vikisha Fripp, MD, FACS, is a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, and author. She is a respected leader in her field and passionate about empowering others to find personal success and happiness beyond achievement. Beyond her medical ca…

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#012 Vincent Peters: How the history of CRM has forged the future of P2C 44:48

11M ago44:48

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Journey back 30 years before CRM existed, where the sales industry was a chaotic maze of disconnected point solutions for managing customers, prospects, contracts, and more. There was no streamlined path to success, leaving businesses drowning in inefficiencies, inaccuracies, and unnecessary costs. Today, this tangled setup still exists for most co…

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57. The Art of Fashion: Style and its Cross-Cultural Significance as a Means of Self-Expression 40:09

11M ago40:09

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Today on this episode of the FIERCE Mothers Podcast, Ugochi sits down with Pamela Sofola. Pamela is the founder and CEO of A Beautiful Closet. A Beautiful Closet was birthed in 2011 and was inspired by numerous comments by beautiful and confident women from various countries around the world about the taste and artistic rendition of Pam’s dressing …

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Why the time is right to pay attention to India’s increasing global influence 36:52

11M ago36:52

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This week on the Global Counsel Podcast, Senior Adviser Tiffany McDonald is joined by Associates Ross Nugent and Ed King to unpack India's growing significance in global trade and diplomatic relations. They unpack whether India can weather a global economic slowdown, the country's position towards the Ukraine war, and preview upcoming events that w…

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