On today’s episode of That Second Gen Life, I’m taking a moment to celebrate and honor a milestone that means so much to our diaspora community: the 10th anniversary of the African Diaspora Network and its flagship event, the African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS).

Tune in where I break down:

* The four key ingredients that make ADN a successful diaspora-led organization

* What visionary leadership actually requires — and how ADN built a real institution, not just an event

* Why retaining volunteers, building partnerships, and staying open to risk are vital for diaspora nonprofits

* The reason ADN’s inclusive, Pan-African approach is a blueprint for other diaspora spaces, and

* Why every one of us should stop and honor what it takes to build something that truly lasts.

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