Bisila Bokoko talks about growing up in Spain, her fathers influence on her cultural self education, her lifelong desire to live and work in New York, and the life changing experience she had traveling to Africa at 35. Bisila shares her thoughts on culture, diversity, happiness, philanthropy, and gratitude. This episode is full of an optimism and positivity that is absolutely contagious - get ready to smile.  

Highlighted Quotes

“Happiness”

Happiness is something that is really found within. I work a lot with young adults and children and I've seen them play with just two stones for hours and be completely content… they may live in “poverty” but in reality they are really rich - rich in happiness, and rich in generosity.   

“Orchestra”

It's important to understand what you do well and also what you are not so good at… I don't try to play the whole orchestra - because I cannot play all of the instruments. So instead I know which ones I'm good at and the others… I find support.  

“The Gift”

Most of the things that make us different are actually a gift

“Diversity” 

You really need to build teams that are diverse in all senses otherwise there will always be something that is not going to work as it should. 

Resources/Mentions:

YouTube 

• BB Knows Best

Company

• Spain Chamber of Commerce - New York 
• BBES (Consulting Firm)
• Bisila Wines 

Organization

• BBALP (Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project)

Guest Links:

• Bisila Linkedin
• Bisila Twitter
• Bisila Instagram 
• Bisila Website 
• Bisila Youtube - BB Knows Best 

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