How We Grow with Kombe Kapatamoyo

Time management, being disciplined with time spent on an activity, and growth go hand in hand. In this episode, Dr. Justin McDaniel takes us through how he manages his time and uses discipline to get the results that he would like to see as an academic, husband, father, and community builder. Citing getting more done in less time and working smarter by doing deep work on a task, Dr. McDaniel is no stranger to achieving more and being effective with his time. He is highly awarded and published...

Have you ever moved to a new town, new job, new school, or new country that was foreign to you? In this episode, Kombe is in conversation with Sandie Heron, an educator and author who moved from Jamaica to Japan. Sandie takes us through what prompted her move, her faith, and the reason why stillness is essential for growth. Mental health and community are shared as same of the backbones of a successful adaptation to a foreign space. Sandie leads with her heart as she creates content and tells...

Being creative not only comes with innovation, but it also comes with being open-minded, valuable, and impactful. In this episode, Dr. Zakes Mda takes us through the process of releasing our creativity. He talks about the importance of learning from others, creating from whatever ideas we have, and finding our voice to tell our story. He is a renowned creative who is not only a professor, he is also a playwright, novelist, composer, poet, film producer.... and an excellent cook! His novels ha...

Let's talk sign language. With over 70 million people around the world who are hard-of-hearing or deaf, sign language is a vital part of their culture. In this episode, Crystal Hardy takes us on a journey of the importance of learning new languages, in this case, sign language. In addition, what people in the hearing world can do to be allies and students of the hard-of-hearing and deaf community. Thanks for joining the conversation!Many thanks to Wataboi for the music!Follow How We Gro...

Racism, mostly defined as the belief that an individuals' physical appearance due to "race" or ethnicity distinguishes them as either inferior or superior to another, takes up many forms. In this episode, Fr. Joseph Brown, a Catholic priest, and a scholar, shares his experiences and growth journey as he speaks against racism in church. Being a creative, his work speaks on the importance of healing and liberation. Check out his work on The Sankofa Muse. Thanks for listening in!Many thanks to W...

Mental health is an essential part of the growth journey. In this episode, Dr. Missy Maame Coleman gives us insight into the importance of mental health and the differences in mental health services between Ghana and the US. She is a part of Minded Services, a mental health service platform that aims to provide resources on mental health in Ghana. Missy is a psychologist with a focus on mental health community building and counseling. Join us in this conversation. This episode is an amalgamat...

In this first episode of How We Grow, I talk about when I realized that I had gone through a growth sprout. I talk about what I did to achieve that and what experiences prompted it. Many thanks to Wataboi for the music!Follow How We Grow on social media - @howwegrowtoday.Share your growth experiences on social media with the hashtag #howwegrow

Kombe Kapatamoyo is a student of life, and is zealous about what promotes growth within and around us. Join her as she speaks with others on a similar journey.