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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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DEVON TAYLOR
Devon Taylor is an American Novelist raising his four foster children with his loving partner in Riverside County. His inspirations for the shop are deeply rooted in children's novels and his aspiration to build a unique brand .
I had the beautiful opportunity to sit and have this wonderful conversation with the author on his journey to fatherhood, authorship and entrepreneurship.
There are a few lessons that I picked from this wonderful podcast. Here is my take.
1. You can do it.
2. Invest in yourself
3. network with others/ put yourself out there
4. dedicate yourself to your work
5. believe and have faith
I hope as I learned from Devon, you will also be inspired and motivated to act on your dream and purpose. Inspiring Children through stories.
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Nana Yaa Yeboaa Podcast

Inspiring children through stories: conversation with author Devon Taylor

Nana Yaa Yeboaa Podcast

published 9 days ago

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www.philjoemultimedia.com

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🎤 Joe Davis on Spoken Word, Mental Health & Black Joy | The Power of Art & Resilience #podcast 1:04:17

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Don't forget to join our growing community by subscribing to the channel ⁨@Philjoe⁩ Enjoy this inspiring interview, we sit down with Joe Davis, a celebrated poet, spoken word artist, and storyteller, to explore the transformative power of poetry, theatre, and music in teaching resilience. From mental health to African American and Jamaican ancestry and the radical act of joy, Joe shares how creativity can heal, empower, and connect us to our roots. 🔹 Key Topics: ✅ The power of spoken word poetry 🎙️ ✅ Mental health & self-expression 🧠💙 ✅ Honoring African American and Jamaican ancestry & storytelling ✊🏾 ✅ Finding joy and resilience in the face of struggle 🌿 ✅ Using theatre & music to teach resilience 🎭🎶 ✅ Creative inspiration & advice for artists ✍🏾 📌 This is a must-watch for poetry lovers, educators, and anyone passionate about using the arts for healing and growth! 🔔 Subscribe for more deep conversations on art, culture, and well-being. 👍 Like, share, and drop a comment—let’s keep the dialogue flowing! #JoeDavis #SpokenWord #MentalHealth #BlackJoy #Poetry #TheatreInEducation #ghana #jamaica #MusicAndHealing #ResilienceThroughArt #AfricanAmericanHistory #HealingThroughCreativity 👌🏿Check out more inspiring videos 👍🏿https://youtu.be/rJFs4uDHbA8 👍https://youtu.be/9cSYoG9oeX0 Connect with Joe Davis on all platforms @JoeDavisPoetry LINKS Website: www.philjoemultimedia.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkFdztdJXfz6cqGv5VgzFSQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nanayaayeboaashow/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-yaa-yeboaa-436557163/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricanCanadianPoet/ https://youtu.be/Byvzsz4pBAA Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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Learn to take limitations off yourself in anything you do| Ansa Akyea | Exclusive Interview #ghana 1:33:08

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J https://youtu.be/9cSYoG9oeX0 oin us for an inspiring conversation with Ansa Akyea, a seasoned actor, director, and advocate for the intersection of theatre and health. In this exclusive interview, we explore his journey in the performing arts, the impact of storytelling on mental and emotional well-being, and how acting can be a powerful tool for healing and social change. 🔹 Key Topics: ✅ Ansa Akyea’s journey in theatre and film 🎭 ✅ The connection between acting and mental health 🧠 ✅ How performance can influence healing and therapy 💙 ✅ Challenges and triumphs in the entertainment industry 🌟 ✅ Advice for aspiring actors and creatives 🎬 📌 Don’t miss this insightful discussion filled with wisdom, personal experiences, and expert perspectives! 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews on creativity, wellness, and the performing arts! 👍 Like, share, and comment—let’s keep the conversation going! #AnsaAkyea #TheatreAndHealth#Acting #MentalHealth #HealingThroughArt #PerformingArts #Creativity#actorlife Welcome! My name is Nana Yaa Yeboaa. My intention with the Nana Yaa Yeboaa Show on this YouTube Channel is to introduce you to everyday people and ideas that will help you transform your life and help you live to your full potential. My utmost interest lies in storytelling, the power of story to mobilize, transform, educate, motivate and inspire. I search for stories of impact from everyday people to share with you. Through these interviews i have learned a lot and i hope you will as well. Subcribe to this channel if you want to keep up to date with content. LINKS Website: www.philjoemultimedia.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkFdztdJXfz6cqGv5VgzFSQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nanayaayeboaashow/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-yaa-yeboaa-436557163/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricanCanadianPoet/ Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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Inspiring children through stories: conversation with author Devon Taylor 38:36

9 days ago38:36

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DEVON TAYLOR Devon Taylor is an American Novelist raising his four foster children with his loving partner in Riverside County. His inspirations for the shop are deeply rooted in children's novels and his aspiration to build a unique brand . I had the beautiful opportunity to sit and have this wonderful conversation with the author on his journey to fatherhood, authorship and entrepreneurship. There are a few lessons that I picked from this wonderful podcast. Here is my take. 1. You can do it. 2. Invest in yourself 3. network with others/ put yourself out there 4. dedicate yourself to your work 5. believe and have faith I hope as I learned from Devon, you will also be inspired and motivated to act on your dream and purpose. Inspiring Children through stories. Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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How to Leverage AI ethically in your Business (2025) 35:09

5 weeks ago35:09

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Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, no matter the nay sayers, it is not going anywhere. Machine learning has impacted every aspect of our lives. When social media started, there were the nay sayers, AI, the fourth industrial revolution is here, there is resistance. The early adopters always emerge at the top. This conversation with Andre Smith cofounder of Flip Academy is utilizing AI in leveraging Financial education for families and children. Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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My parents gave me my love for Ghana, I am everything Africa 56:07

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Efia Tekyi-Annan – Social Entrepreneur & Advocate & Cultural Leader Efia Tekyi-Annan is a dedicated social entrepreneur and advocate committed to uplifting Black communities. She is the founder of Roots of Empowerment (ROE), empowering Black youth through identity-affirming programs, and African Royalty, celebrating African heritage through cultural products and workshops. Her activism includes Co-Founding Black Lives For Change and leading protests against anti-Black racism, with her work recognized by institutions and media outlets like the Toronto Star and CityTV. A devoted mother of three, Efia continues to drive change through leadership, advocacy, and cultural empowerment. Efia Tekyi-Annan Founder CEO P: (416) 616-5797 E: info@rootsofempowerment.org W: www.rootsofempowerment.org "Our youth carry the legacy of our communities. It is our responsibility to reconnect them with their culture and ground them in their identity, so they may build opportunities, create generational wealth, and lead with purpose for the future." Links Website philjoemultimedia.com Nana Yaa Yeboaa Show youtube.com/channel/UCkFdztdJXfz6cqGv5VgzFSQ Instagram instagram.com/nanayaayeboaashow Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1teTrRrDl9Fz6I0QgBUND5 Facebook facebook.com/AfricanCanadianPoet Amazon amazon.ca/Roots-Woman-Nana-Yaa-Yeboaa/dp/1977830749 Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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The path to success is not with prosperity preachers | Dr. Deforest BSoaries 43:43

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Thank you all for watching this channel. My intention on the show is to bring you the best of transformative concersations that you can apply to your life. Prosperity preaching in many African countires is destorying people. Most of the time people need to spend creating and trading or doing business is spent praying to God. This needs to stop. Dr. DeForest , a now retired pastor walks us through the dangers of prosperity preachers from his own reflection and transformation in his life, learning and then teaching his congregation to become money wise. He warns us to "not trust prosperity preachers" GUEST BIO @Philjoe Please subscribe and support. My aim on this channel is to bring you engaging and transformative conversations. I have watched todays guest over a few months , I was inspired by the work he does in teaching financial management and personal development both in America and in Ghana. BIO Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. is a highly sought-after luminary in financial education, renowned for his unwavering commitment to helping individuals and organizations achieve financial freedom. As the President and CEO of Corporate Community Connections, Inc., Dr. Soaries works with corporations to enhance their Social Responsibility efforts and make positive impacts on the community. With over 30 years of ministry experience as the third Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, Dr. Soaries has a deep understanding of the importance of spiritual growth, educational excellence, economic empowerment, and faith-based community development. In 2005, he launched the dfree® Financial Freedom Movement, which has helped countless people become financially self-sufficient. His groundbreaking work was featured in a CNN documentary, catapulting him to national recognition as a leading figure in financial education. In addition, Dr. Soaries has authored 12 books, including the bestsellers, “Say Yes to No Debt” and “Say Yes When Life Says No”. He also hosts a weekly radio show on SiriusXM Urban View called “For Your Soul”, where he shares his insights on financial empowerment and spiritual growth. #inspiration #ghana #yearofreturn Website https://dbsoaries.com/about-deforest-b-soaries-jr/ Welcome! My name is Nana Yaa Yeboaa. My intention with the Nana Yaa Yeboaa Show on this YouTube Channel is to introduce you to everyday people and ideas that will help you transform your life and help you live to your full potential. My utmost interest lies in storytelling, the power of story to mobilize, transform, educate, motivate and inspire. I search for stories of impact from everyday people to share with you. Through these interviews i have learned a lot and i hope you will as well. SubcriBe to this channel if you want to keep up to date with content. LINKS Website: www.philjoemultimedia.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkFdztdJXfz6cqGv5VgzFSQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nanayaayeboaashow/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-yaa-yeboaa-436557163/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricanCanadianPoet/ https://youtu.be/asjAIPzj6z0 Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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Racism pushed me out of my comfort zone | Hezzy Ysrayl #inspiration #ai #elevation 41:16

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https://youtu.be/noehyhg1kqQ What the devil makes for evil, the most high makes it good" Hezzy Ysrayl Hezzy's Bio Hezzy is an accomplished Educator with over 20 years of experience. He is a passionate advocate for inclusive, decolonized learning and integrates Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, and Ancient Intelligence into the designs of his innovative, future-focused curricula. With a background in special education and STEAM, Hezzy has significantly impacted diverse student populations, particularly as an Alternative Community Class Teacher at the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). His presence has extended into the community as a youth entrepreneurship coach and facilitator for youth gang exit programs, empowering young people to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. Hezzy’s influence spans over 200,000 students across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), South America, and West Africa, shaping the future of education through his dedication to inclusive learning and social change. Hezzy is also a Certified Mindvalley Life Coach, and author of three children’s books, including a "Screen-Free" activity manual for parents. As an esteemed AI Curriculum Consultant and App developer, Hezzy continues to empower youth in the digital age as a visionary in the field of education. His most recent AI avatar app called Stayelevatedai.com helps combat stereotypes and racial bias by safely allowing users to authentically represent themselves. It promotes inclusivity, challenges colonial beauty standards, and creates a more equitable, empowering space aligned with justice and equality. website : www.stayelevatedai.com Contact Info Hezzy’s Profile linkedin.com/in/hezzy-ysrayl-6a9121211 Email hezekiyah@gmail.com Welcome! My name is Nana Yaa Yeboaa. My intention with the Nana Yaa Yeboaa Show on this YouTube Channel is to introduce you to everyday people and ideas that will help you transform your life and help you live to your full potential. My utmost interest lies in storytelling, the power of story to mobilize, transform, educate, motivate and inspire. I search for stories of impact from everyday people to share with you. Through these interviews i have learned a lot and i hope you will as well. Subcribe to this channel if you want to keep up to date with content. LINKS Website: www.philjoemultimedia.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkFdztdJXfz6cqGv5VgzFSQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nanayaayeboaashow/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-yaa-yeboaa-436557163/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricanCanadianPoet/ Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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Stop Feeling Stuck, Sick and Stressed | Racheal Abah 59:57

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Here on the Nana Yaa Yeboaa Podcast, our goal is to bring you the best and most enlightening conversations that will inspire you to success. Don't forget to Subscribe @Philjoe . We are building a community of like minded people interested in self development. Rachael Abah is the founder of Unbroken Woman Mentoring Inc. She offers faith-based mentoring and leadership development services for women entrepreneurs. For over a decade, Rachael has promoted the importance of Spiritual Intelligence in meaningful decision-making for positive social impact. She is a recipient of the Woman On Fire Award for excellence in business, a keynote speaker on intentional living as freedom lifestyle, a Co-Founder/Executive Director at Kouraba Toronto Centre for Cultural Advancement, a non-profit organization promoting the benefits of traditional West African drumming and Arts for wellbeing. Rachael is also a founding member at Immigrant Women in Business (IWB), fostering gender equity and mentoring immigrant women in entrepreneurship for . Rachael is currently growing her YouTube audience to reach and educate more women entrepreneurs of faith worldwide about Spiritual Warfare and breaking negative patterns that can keep you feeling stuck, sick, and stressed. Her dream goal is inspiring a global community of bold women leaders in business, committed to building God's kingdom together. Rachael Abah Speaker | Spiritual Coach | Courage Mentor Helping Women Entrepreneurs Dig Deeper, To Be and Do Better. Click the link below to book a FREE Clarity-Call with me. https://calendly.com/rachaelabah/30min Welcome! My name is Nana Yaa Yeboaa. My intention with the Nana Yaa Yeboaa Show on this YouTube Channel is to introduce you to everyday people and ideas that will help you transform your life and help you live to your full potential. My utmost interest lies in storytelling, the power of story to mobilize, transform, educate, motivate and inspire. https://youtu.be/ZD_YHp7bjyM Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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Martha Williams | Breaking Barriers through Business 2025 38:57

12 weeks ago38:57

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Thank you for your support and watching the videos we put out. Your dedication and support is not lost on us. For more insightful videos please subscribe to the channel @Philjoe Martha Williams is a Business owner, She owns Pedals Cafe and Studio in Kingston Ontario. In this video we discuss the challenges of going into business , the rewards and what kind of business she wanted to open. This video is part to Black Business Month show case. For more information on Martha Martha’s Profile linkedin.com/in/martha-williams-25075 Websites myspace.com/marliz7 (Personal) innerstrength4u.com (Company) Email innerstrength4u@yahoo.com For more inspiring conversation check out other videos 4 Ways to GPS Yourself into 2025 https://youtu.be/CQGz93ME7tg Lead Without Fear https://youtu.be/geJ4Rsgmcek Living in Purpose https://youtu.be/c5ODVzpw2JU Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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Don't be a Passenger in Your Own Life 44:32

20 weeks ago44:32

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Coach Danny Stone made the decision of going to university at 17 years old. He detached from his friends in the hood. This critical decision making led to the transformation of his life and his work as an entrepreneur, author, consultant, community activists and humanitarian. In this episode we delve into changes, acceptance and decision making for success. Enjoy! For more information on my guest YouTube: @IamDannyStone Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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Music,Passion & Finding Self, a conversation wt 18 yr old musician from Ottawa |Miss McLeod #story 41:41

22 weeks ago41:41

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Miss McLeod, an 18-year-old artist with Jamaican roots, unveils a tapestry of talents as a singer, songwriter, musician, performer and accomplished producer. Her 5th self produced album, “Sugar Khane,” not only showcases her prowess but serves as a testament to her artistry. From captivating performances at prestigious venues like the Apollo in Harlem, Marlayah also passionately advocates for cultural awareness, recently co-heading a Black Students Association and many other community events. Watch her perform in the Wizard of Oz as Dorothy Gale at Centerpoint Meridian Theatres May 31st to June 9th, 2024. www.missmcleod.ca LINKS Website: www.philjoemultimedia.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkFdztdJXfz6cqGv5VgzFSQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nanayaayeboaashow/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-yaa-yeboaa-436557163/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricanCanadianPoet/ Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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You can be financially wealthy and here is how with Rozy Amponsah 1:26:50

22 weeks ago1:26:50

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In this conversation with Rozy Amponsah, real estate investor based in the USA, we talk about creating a generational wealth foundation as black women. So many errors made, time wasted , lessons learned. We discuss real estate and personal finance. Information in this video is not an endorsement of any individual or financial entity. For more on my guest YouTube https://youtu.be/YRH6hMhxZ1A?si=7vwPjdOS6Nie-zgW LinkDN : The Rozy Effect Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/rozyamponsah?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@rozaaayaq?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc LINKS Website: www.philjoemultimedia.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkFdztdJXfz6cqGv5VgzFSQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nanayaayeboaashow/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-yaa-yeboaa-436557163/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricanCanadianPoet/ Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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The Greatness Within | Fikayo Aderoju 1:17:52

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Fikayo Aderoju in my view represents a new generation of transformative global change makers of African descent. The hope and moral compass of the future. As a young man, he has found his purpose in the burning desire of creating a just society through action. Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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Keys to building generational wealth | Andre Smith #life #podcast #education 1:02:19

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Andre Smith is the CEO of Flip Academy , an educational platform to help people with how they think about money as a financial product . The educational platform is great for teaching children about financial management. The intention behind the academy is to help children break away from the non relevant ideas and views about money. Also, for black children, to encourage the building of generational wealth. Support the show www.philjoemultimedia.com…

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WEST AFRICA & THE GULLAH GEECHE NARRATIVE THROUGH DIGITAL STORYTELLING |AKUA 38:41

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