Free Your Mind

Hosts : Donald, Moos, and Lemuel

Guest : Ekow

The guys catchup with a story that broke out last week regarding a robotics competition held in the United States (1:55).

Ekow introduces himself as a technology evangelist, what's that(6:40)? Ekow talks about Capitalism (7:15). Robots don't get tired (10:40). Moos disagrees with Donald, but Lemuel reiterates that AI can never replace customer service (17:10).

Moos explains the influence of technology on people's lives (19:20). Moos attempts to correct bad stats (24:55). Ekow explains adoption of technology and national ID's (29:25). Ekow and Moos share their thoughts on the process of switching from manufacturing to a Knowledge based economy (38:00).

Donald makes a case for investing in our educational system (41:30). Lemuel talks about preparing human resources in anticipation of the changes that come with growth in technology (43:45). What were they thinking(47:22)? Moos accuses Ekow of squirming (49:20). Lemuel explains how a seemingly bizarre scenario is actually quite normal these days (51:30).

Can girls and guys be friends without developing feelings for each other (53:12)? Lemuel talks about ground rules and trust (56:00).

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co

Hosts : Donald, Moos, and Lemuel

Guest : Ekow

The guys catchup with a story that broke out last week regarding a robotics competition held in the United States (1:55).

Ekow introduces himself as a technology evangelist, what's that(6:40)? Ekow talks about Capitalism (7:15). Robots don't get tired (10:40). Moos disagrees with Donald, but Lemuel reiterates that AI can never replace customer service (17:10).

Moos explains the influence of technology on people's lives (19:20). Moos attempts to correct bad stats (24:55). Ekow explains adoption of technology and national ID's (29:25). Ekow and Moos share their thoughts on the process of switching from manufacturing to a Knowledge based economy (38:00).

Donald makes a case for investing in our educational system (41:30). Lemuel talks about preparing human resources in anticipation of the changes that come with growth in technology (43:45). What were they thinking(47:22)? Moos accuses Ekow of squirming (49:20). Lemuel explains how a seemingly bizarre scenario is actually quite normal these days (51:30).

Can girls and guys be friends without developing feelings for each other (53:12)? Lemuel talks about ground rules and trust (56:00).

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co

Guests : Ria Boss and George Ofori

The group catch up and talk Black Girls Glow new album (1:30). The keeping It real segment begins with Lemuel putting Ria on the spot (4:55). George puts his psychology major to good use (6:13). Ria steps in to defend good men (7:34). George shares his thoughts on organic followers and dignity (13:52). Ria talks about double standards (16:51). Lemuel takes the group on a trip down memory lane (18:30). Ria is asking them Brooklyn questions though (21:54)! Ria discusses being real in your music (29:09). Donald shares his thoughts on the misconceptions of mental health in the Ghanaian society (30:00). George talks about the angle of his music (31:20).

There is a case for every genre of music (36:36). Lemuel talks about celebrities that respond to negativity on social media (47:53). Ria has a confession (49:43). George bemoans the least slickest taxi driver in Accra (53:25). Lemuel is your friendly neighbourhood spiderman! (56:22) Wait, you what Donald (57:58)??

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co

Guests : Ria Boss and George Ofori

The group catch up and talk Black Girls Glow new album (1:30). The keeping It real segment begins with Lemuel putting Ria on the spot (4:55). George puts his psychology major to good use (6:13). Ria steps in to defend good men (7:34). George shares his thoughts on organic followers and dignity (13:52). Ria talks about double standards (16:51). Lemuel takes the group on a trip down memory lane (18:30). Ria is asking them Brooklyn questions though (21:54)! Ria discusses being real in your music (29:09). Donald shares his thoughts on the misconceptions of mental health in the Ghanaian society (30:00). George talks about the angle of his music (31:20).

There is a case for every genre of music (36:36). Lemuel talks about celebrities that respond to negativity on social media (47:53). Ria has a confession (49:43). George bemoans the least slickest taxi driver in Accra (53:25). Lemuel is your friendly neighbourhood spiderman! (56:22) Wait, you what Donald (57:58)??

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co

Host : Donald

Guest(s) : Denzel, Maame

Free Your Mind is back! It's been a whole month and yes, we miss y'all too! Donald is joined by Maame Damptey and Denzel on episode 16. They start the show with a discussion on Wizkid's alternate video for "Come Closer" (1:00). Maame is put on the spot in the first segment "Keeping it real" (3:12). Denzel is afraid of needles (7:11) & Maame shares her thoughts on getting tatted up (7:54).

The crew discuss the entertainment industry in Ghana and address some popular misconceptions (11:40). There's a superwoman in the house (12:11)! Is there enough style in the Ghananian entertainment industry? The guests give their responses (14:35) with Denzel insisting you don't need money to be stylish (15:38) & the guests talk about acknowledging Ghanaian designers (17:14).

The conversations moves to making money and side businesses (19:14) and the reveal that Ghanaian "celebrities" are not celebrities! What are they called then (21:40)? We're taking over LOL (23:44). Maame shares her thoughts on reputations in the industry and the creativity involved in choreography (24:44) as both her and Denzel agree on the importance of having agents (28:02).

Free Your Mind Frenzy kicks off in Nigeria. The crew talk rap beef and shade (33:16) with Denzel sharing concern he ahs about his TV habits (36:48). Finally a major decision by DSTV that doesn't sit well with everyone(37:47)

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Host : Donald

Guest(s) : Denzel, Maame

Free Your Mind is back! It's been a whole month and yes, we miss y'all too! Donald is joined by Maame Damptey and Denzel on episode 16. They start the show with a discussion on Wizkid's alternate video for "Come Closer" (1:00). Maame is put on the spot in the first segment "Keeping it real" (3:12). Denzel is afraid of needles (7:11) & Maame shares her thoughts on getting tatted up (7:54).

The crew discuss the entertainment industry in Ghana and address some popular misconceptions (11:40). There's a superwoman in the house (12:11)! Is there enough style in the Ghananian entertainment industry? The guests give their responses (14:35) with Denzel insisting you don't need money to be stylish (15:38) & the guests talk about acknowledging Ghanaian designers (17:14).

The conversations moves to making money and side businesses (19:14) and the reveal that Ghanaian "celebrities" are not celebrities! What are they called then (21:40)? We're taking over LOL (23:44). Maame shares her thoughts on reputations in the industry and the creativity involved in choreography (24:44) as both her and Denzel agree on the importance of having agents (28:02).

Free Your Mind Frenzy kicks off in Nigeria. The crew talk rap beef and shade (33:16) with Denzel sharing concern he ahs about his TV habits (36:48). Finally a major decision by DSTV that doesn't sit well with everyone(37:47)

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Hosts : Donald, Vee, Benji

Guest : Andrew Osei Bimpong, co-founder of Workshed Africa

Andrew introduces himself to the listeners (0:20) and the Crew begin the discussion on some of the challenges in entrepreneurship (2:25). Is it encouraging to go into entrepreneurship as a young Ghanaian or is it all hype (3:00)? Donald is skeptical about how much support there is for young entrepreneurs in Ghana (3:40).

Andrew talks about the need for startups or entrepreneurs to formalise networks (4:35) and also shares his thoughts on the challenges and growth of tech startups (5:30). Vee's observations regarding how Ghanaians utilise tech in their day to day activities (10:30) is quite interesting. Now for a loaded question, what role is our society playing in encouraging young people to go into entrepreneurship (12:25)? Donald and Andrew discuss Ghanaian parents and the role education plays in entrepreneurship (14:10) and the rest of the panel weigh in on if the'entrepreneurship route is for everyone (17:20).

Benji and Andrew talk about research, the lack of data and the difficulties that results in (20:00). Andrew talks about healthy competition and pricing (24:25) and it's importance to his business. Hilarity ensues in the Ghana Man Time (GMT) segment (26:00) and the show wraps up with Andrew taking the FYM crew on a trip down memory lane (30:05).

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co

Hosts : Donald, Vee, Benji

Guest : Andrew Osei Bimpong, co-founder of Workshed Africa

Andrew introduces himself to the listeners (0:20) and the Crew begin the discussion on some of the challenges in entrepreneurship (2:25). Is it encouraging to go into entrepreneurship as a young Ghanaian or is it all hype (3:00)? Donald is skeptical about how much support there is for young entrepreneurs in Ghana (3:40).

Andrew talks about the need for startups or entrepreneurs to formalise networks (4:35) and also shares his thoughts on the challenges and growth of tech startups (5:30). Vee's observations regarding how Ghanaians utilise tech in their day to day activities (10:30) is quite interesting. Now for a loaded question, what role is our society playing in encouraging young people to go into entrepreneurship (12:25)? Donald and Andrew discuss Ghanaian parents and the role education plays in entrepreneurship (14:10) and the rest of the panel weigh in on if the'entrepreneurship route is for everyone (17:20).

Benji and Andrew talk about research, the lack of data and the difficulties that results in (20:00). Andrew talks about healthy competition and pricing (24:25) and it's importance to his business. Hilarity ensues in the Ghana Man Time (GMT) segment (26:00) and the show wraps up with Andrew taking the FYM crew on a trip down memory lane (30:05).

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co

Hosts : Donald, Benji

Guest(s) : Mame (@mamestastes), Kwame (@Biishville)

We're back with episode 14! Donald introduces the guests & the crew catch-up on what sort of week they've had (0:10). Ghanaians are very nice and warm people, right (2:55)? Benji shares an experience regarding poor customer service (4:45) and if you are in the service industry, be careful because you can really catch these hands (5:50)!

Kwame shares an awkward experience he had in one of Accra's popular spots (8:10). Mame and Kwame talk about customer service and the whole experience (11:27). The FYM crew discuss the responsibilities of business owners (18:30) & the value of time (20:30).

Kwame talks about why you shouldn't involve friends in your business (21:05) & Mame gives some advice on how to tell your friend that their sh!t sucks (23:20) and we've got Squad Goals (26:54)!

It's time for Keeping It Real (31:16) & Benji talks about humble beginnings (33:45) and the group discuss opening doors and establishing networks (38:06). We ask the FYM crew to share their web browser history (39:00) as we wrap up this week's episode with Benji sharing his thoughts on Joy FM and recording tapes (41:00).

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co

Hosts : Donald, Benji

Guest(s) : Mame (@mamestastes), Kwame (@Biishville)

We're back with episode 14! Donald introduces the guests & the crew catch-up on what sort of week they've had (0:10). Ghanaians are very nice and warm people, right (2:55)? Benji shares an experience regarding poor customer service (4:45) and if you are in the service industry, be careful because you can really catch these hands (5:50)!

Kwame shares an awkward experience he had in one of Accra's popular spots (8:10). Mame and Kwame talk about customer service and the whole experience (11:27). The FYM crew discuss the responsibilities of business owners (18:30) & the value of time (20:30).

Kwame talks about why you shouldn't involve friends in your business (21:05) & Mame gives some advice on how to tell your friend that their sh!t sucks (23:20) and we've got Squad Goals (26:54)!

It's time for Keeping It Real (31:16) & Benji talks about humble beginnings (33:45) and the group discuss opening doors and establishing networks (38:06). We ask the FYM crew to share their web browser history (39:00) as we wrap up this week's episode with Benji sharing his thoughts on Joy FM and recording tapes (41:00).

Song Credit : Special thanks to Worlasi for use of his song, Cartoon. Find more of his work here

Find out more at https://free-your-mind.pinecast.co