African Diaspora Connects

Today Kibathi is joined by Alan J. McMillan to discuss the benefits of having a well thought out collegiate plan to ensure a successful future.Bio: Alan J. McMillanwww.LearnEarnRetire.com Alan J. McMillan is the Founder of LearnEarnRetire, the informational resource for students and early employees (usually 18-24 year old’s) transitioning from campus to career to financial independence.  He speaks at colleges all over America (MIT, Syracuse, Spelman, Howard, VA Tech…) and writes a weekly blog.  LearnEarnRetire is launching apps and technology tools to assist students in their critical early years. He is a retired high-tech executive who held the VP of Sales roles four times in Silicon Valley venture funded start-ups. He has been live in front of nearly 30k students across America in live lectures; He build formal curriculum in colleges including is acclaimed class at Ohio University, Transitions:  From Campus, to Career Success, to Wealth Creation and Protection.He is bringing his work to an online course that will offer a lifetime membership to alums of his program to help them on the two critical professional trajectories of their lives:CareerPersonal finance and financial independence#College   #internship   #careers

This week Kibathi is joined by Jeremy Awori long time U.S. resident who recently migrated to Toronto Canada. Kibathi and Jeremy discuss the process, benefits and lifestyle of the Great White North.The African Diaspora Connects is a proud member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe.

This week, Kibathi is joined by his life long friend and Forest Grove Middle School teacher, Anne Amon. Kibathi and Anne discuss the struggles for students immigrating to America, how Anne got her start as a teacher in America, and how Covid-19 has impacted her students.African Diaspora Connects is a proud member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe.

This week, Kibathi is joined by Beth Hale and Mercy Anampiu to talk about the Covid-19 Vaccine. Beth and Mercy tell Kibathi everything that you need to know about the vaccine, dealing with a positive diagnosis, and what this new strain means for the population.Beth Hale is the Vice President Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer at both Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH and Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence, MA Board of Directors for the American Organization of Nursing Executives (AONE) and numerous nursing and academic boards.Mercy Anampiu was born and raised in Kenya. Mercy has over 17 years of experience in the Community Health field. She is currently employed at Lowell community Health Center (Lowell CHC) as the Director of Community Health Programs. In this role Ms. Anampiu promotes health services for patients; supports professional development for staff and other health care specialists in the community; stimulates community engagement; and actively participates in health and community improvement initiatives. She consistently facilitates specialized trainings in Cultural Competency, Medical Interpretation and Community Outreach Education.  She serves on various area boards, task forces and committees. Mercy is a Community Health Worker, advocate, educator, mentor, interpreter and “go to” person for many. She initiated and facilitates Lowell CHC’s African Advisory Board. She holds an MBA from Fitchburg University. Additionally, Mercy has received additional trainings from various health care and nonprofit leadership entities as part of her postgraduate education to enhance her health care knowledge. Her passion is community organizing and working with marginalized populations to promote overall well-being. Mercy and her family are proud Lowellians since 2003.African Diaspora Connects is a proud member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe.

This week, Sam Njenga fills in for Kibathi. Sam details all that you need to know when filing your taxes in 2021. This year is going to be very confusing for American tax payers, but thankfully tax professionals, like Sam, are here to help you through this difficult process.For more information contact Sam Njenga Business Services in Waltham, 781-799-6105.African Diaspora Connects is a proud member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe.

This week, Kibathi Gaturu chats with Anne Lilian about her personal struggles with Lupus, how it has affected her family, what is being done to treat this disease, and the amazing work she does to help Africans treat lupus.For more information visit: sclad-awareness.comOr you can email [email protected] Diaspora Connects is a proud member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe.

This week, Kibathi Gaturu sits down with Lawrence Gatei, an immigration lawyer. Kibathi and Lawrence discuss some of the crucial elements of immigrating to the US and what the steps are you need to overcome.African Diaspora Connects is a proud member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe.

This week, Kibathi is joined by Clifford Oluoch. Kibathi and Clifford discuss the amazing work being done by Clifford and his outstanding team to combat homelessness in Nairobi.African Diaspora Connects is a proud member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe.

This week, Kibathi is joined by his fellow Emcees to talk about how they got involved in the profession, some of the tricks of the trade, and how they can dramatically improve your important life events, such as a wedding.African Diaspora Connects is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is a proud member of the United Podcast Network.

This week, Kibathi is joined by two of his fellow single fathers. You will hear stories about how these gentlemen dealt with the loss of their spouses, the difficulty transitioning into being a single parent, and how they overcame those struggles.African Diaspora Connects is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is a proud member of the United Podcast Network.