MamaTokTok's A Different Take with AB Mambo

Kelly Mealia traces her journey as a biracial woman in Birmingham through Latin America to Africa where she is Partner and Chair of the Board at Africa Oil & Power. We talk being young, female and brown in the boardroom, her passion for weightlifting and operating in Africa's energy sector.

An unflinching conversation on compulsiveness, addiction and grief. Featuring guest, Anjali Vasudevan.

Straight-talking Adele Hung talks stereotyping "Asians", what your body language is really saying about you, and how size influences social interactions. The speech pathologist, former entrepreneur, orator and corporate leader brings a witty perspective on what it means to grow up "Asian," looking at the world from below 5 feet, and offers tips on how to mind what you're communicating.

MamaTokTok sat down with two incredibly smart and opinionated men to share their views on masculinity in the modern era. Chicago-based database analyst, Harry Fon, and Atlanta-based lawyer and professor, Joshua Byrd keep it all the way real on masculinity and how it manifests in self-hood, manhood and romantic partnerships.

Three times married, the optimistic and big-hearted, Dr. Emelda Ntinglet-Fomanka lives and laughs out loud. MamaTokTok caught up with the educator, real estate entrepreneur and data analyst on finding happiness, her third marriage, growing up polygamous and a hefty dose of straight talk. Follow her on her blog at https://www.emeletsblog.com/

As she navigates life post-divorce, Akshata discusses the stigma and isolation that still attaches to divorcees and single parents.

This week, MamaTokTok connects with Sam Adegoke, the actor who plays Jeff Colby on TV series, Dynasty. 

I asked and Sam answered; with candor, humor, and mischief, we discuss his passion for acting, growing up a Nigerian PK (pastor's kid); his big break and transforming Jeff Colby. In his more reflective state, he unpacks toxic masculinity. But of course, Sam wouldn't be Jeff Colby if there were no surprises. Hint @iammariaborges

A brand ambassador for StandToEndRape, Sam partners with the organization to raise awareness of rape and sexual violence.

Catch him on season 3 of the CW's Dynasty, and visit standtoendrape.org for more information on this cause.

MamaTokTok sits down with Mbu Waindim, Ph.D. about feminism in the African context. Dr. Waindim, Cameroon's first known aerospace engineer, speaks candidly about challenging the patriarchy, finding her voice and empowering women.

This week on MamaTokTok's A Different Take, meet Dr. Nkaze N. Chateh, a Cameroonian-born, US-based conflict resolution specialist turned missionary. Nkaze takes us on a riveting journey from Rocky Mountain, North Carolina to Syria and Iraq as she describes what it means to answer God's call.

To learn more about her work or to support her mission, visit https://myvocationislove.com/about-my-mission

Senegalese-based fashion designer, Safietou Seck sat down with MamaTokTok to discuss her journey from economist to fashion designer, her line Sarayaa and the joys and challenges of developing and marketing a luxury line in Africa.

We also discussed her struggle with depression, how Sarayaa saved her and why she's on a mission to normalize conversations about mental health in our communities. Listen and subscribe.