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This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Melanin King and Personal fitness Trainer Jeffery aka HURRICANE GHANA, GH for Short (my name sake yes!!) and we discussed the importance of bring your heritage to your profession and how you fight back against all odds, including from your own Dad. 

We discussed:

-How Jeffery AKA Hurricane started his personal fitness journey Nana has centered her work around her identity

-How his Dad was not keen on his career path

-How exercise affects your mental health

-Why being handsome doesn't mean he's dumb

-Booty Implants and Fitness training 

-Tips for starting your transformation journey

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Hurricane's Info:

https://www.instagram.com/hurricane_gh/

https://www.instagram.com/afrobeatburnout/

Ekua's Info:

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This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Author Nana Ekua Brew Hammond (my name sake yes!!) and we discussed the importance of owning your story and what that sense of pride in owning your truth feels like.

We discussed:

-How Nana has centered her work around her identity

-How Nana entered into the world of writing

-Reflections of not fitting in, being the "weird" kid

-The importance of translations and African storytelling

-Tips for upcoming writers and creatives

-Learning to stay the course and not give up

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Nana's Info:

https://www.instagram.com/nanaekuawriter/

http://www.nanabrewhammond.com/

http://www.exit14apparel.com

Ekua's Info:

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT!

This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Noemie and we WHAT a conversation we had...we went deep into what it means to trusting your faith, your intuition and even your younger self. We discussed:

-How you bring your heritage into your work

-How something negative can just be God's way of Pivoting

-Managing your expectations

-Letting your inner child lead the way

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Noemie's Info:

https://www.instagram.com/noemiemarguerite/

https://www.noemie-marguerite.com/

Birthday Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvt1eGqg2Qk/

Ekua's Info:

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This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Dots aka Dotun of Abike Studio, to talk all things COLLEGE AND how to live your DREAM while in school. We had great dialogue and really just sought to answer the question: What fuels your creativity while in College? Can you truly stay afloat while learning so much? 

We discussed:

-Using School to benefit your creative work

-Managing your expectations

-Working with Collegues/Fellow Students who just don't get it

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Dotun's Info:

https://www.instagram.com/doseofdots/

https://www.instagram.com/abike.studio/

Ekua's Info:

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Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT!

-How to set boundaries for your own mental health, regardless of what family/loved ones say

-The importance for solid friendships

-Dating as a young entrepreneur

-Advice on how to stop overthinking and get it done!

Tell us your thoughts? How do you protect your mental health?

Forbes Article on MIZIZI + Paakow: https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephdeacetis/2019/01/18/meet-mizizi-how-one-twenty-four-year-old-ghanaian-american-is-inspiring-africans-to-stay-rooted/#1d86961922a0

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Ekua's Info:

www.instagram.com/ekua.pm

www.twitter.com/ekuapm

www.youtube.com/ekuapm

Paakow Essandoh:

www.instagram.com/paakowessandoh

https://www.twitter.com/PaakowEssandoh

www.mizizishop.com

Thank you to @listeningpartypresents and @canalstreetmarket for the space partnership!

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We discussed:

-Is the quote: Jill/Jack of all trades, master of none still relevant?

-How do you hone in on your gifts/talents

-Would you still do it if you weren't being paid?

-Tips on finding a healthy balance to do it all

-Morning Routines

-Making time to relax and practicing self-care/love

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Ekua's Info:

www.instagram.com/ekua.pm

www.twitter.com/ekuapm

www.youtube.com/ekuapm

Senami Atinkpahoun

Personal: www.instagram.com/senamijesuis/?hl=en

Fashion: www.instagram.com/Jesuis.nyc/?hl=en

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-Is the African Culture accepting of Afro-Indie/New soul music?

-Working the 9-5 while being creative: a HUMBLING experience 

-How to make your creativity a daily practice and devoting time to it like a proper expense

-Where are the AFRICAN LOVE SONGS? (Stay tuned for the playlist)

-Preserving your mental health against Social Media 

Listen to African Girl: https://soundcloud.com/mumbisound/africangirl

Outro Song: African Girl by Mumbi,

Tell us your thoughts? How do you feel about African creativity ? Do you agree or disagree with us?

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Ekua's Info:

www.instagram.com/ekua.pm

www.twitter.com/ekuapm

www.youtube.com/ekuapm

Mumbi Kasumba

https://www.instagram.com/mumbisound/

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This week, to close out Women's History Month: I was joined by the immaculate and unstoppable force DJ Poizon Ivy and Moonchild Sanelly, not only are they #100okaywomen honorees, they are completely shifting their creative industries! They are the definition that there are NO MORE RULES to success! You already have what it takes! Now GO AND GET IT!  We discussed:

-Dating while making your dreams happen 

-How to know your greatness and taking it to its highest capacity

-How to stop being Captain Save A HOE

-How Poizon Ivy and Moonchild Met and started working together

-Moonchild's Favorites Books

-Each one, Teach One...

-And Free Sex Advice!!!

Tell us your thoughts? How do you define your greatness? 

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DJ Poizon Ivy Info:

www.instagram.com/poizonivythedj

https://twitter.com/poiZonivytheDJ

Ekua's Info: 

www.instagram.com/ekua.pm 

www.twitter.com/ekuapm 

www.youtube.com/ekuapm

Moonchild Sannelly Info:

https://twitter.com/MoonSanelly

https://www.instagram.com/moonchildsanelly/

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This week I was joined by Nana Nambela, to discuss all things INFLUENCER! In the past 5 years, Influencer culture has derived how we consume our media, but of course, I wanted to have a conversation on the rise of the African influencer and if the market REALLY cares about them: especially in the beauty and lifestyle industries....We also spoke on the African influencer in the diaspora vs in the continent. 

Tell us your thoughts?! Are you an African Influencer? Do celebrities really exist?

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Nana's Info:

www.instagram.com/officiallnana

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuq4XKKCH_VG5TvjKSf_Xxg

https://twitter.com/nanambela

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Title by Renata Ngaiza. Happy March! This conversation is long overdue but Josephine and I decided to talk about why ALL social media should simply be a MARKETING TOOL!  Very few are being authentic in their purpose so it we just discussed how social media affects us, if we been scammed on IG and what we are doing differently with our channels. Fomo culture is the biggest scam, if there too many photos of the function: It wasn't that much fun, trust us! 

Tell us your thoughts?! What is your relationships on Instagram? are you a part of the stunt gang?

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