The Conversation Is The Relationship

This week on the podcast I am living my Drag fantasy with the one and only, Felicia Von Queef! This high haired, big assed diva is taking me behind the curtain of Drag showing me all of the magic and sparkles. She is sharing how Drag found her, the intentions behind her Drag, and how Drag is a healing force that we can all use. We are finishing season 3 with a band and an Alyssa Edwards  tongue click!

Accomplished concert pianist, and the founder of Strathcona Microgreens Riccardo Baldini, is sharing his story of perseverance after a illness changed his life forever and inspired innovation within his piano playing with Resonate Adaptive. We are talking about all the things, navigating his new reality, the part that music played in his healing, his foray into reality TV on "Sugar Mama" and The CBC documentary series "PUSH", and how life after disability can ultimately be the life that one is supposed to be living. 

Para Athlete Brian Hnatiw, who was also the CBC Sports Digital host for the 2024 Paralympics joints me to share how his disability brought him connection, community, and put him on his path of greatness. We are talking all things Paralympics as I break down what I learned I didn't know, the power of sport in healing, and how this epic sporting event brings DEI to life.

This week I am sharing the major goal that the company achieved last week by gaining access to the school system. I am reflecting and appreciating and rolling around in the effects of the experience, the students, and how it is motivating me to continue to push forward and build the vision of the future that I see.

Natasha Delany, the founder of Indigenous Project Events and co-found Delany Enterprises Inc. is gracing me with a story of Indigenous experience that takes her from running away from to reclaiming, celebrating, and honoring her Indigenous identify. She is sharing her path to entrepreneurship that has evidenced the strength and perseverance of the spirit of woman as she works to create a better experience for Indigenous people

I am toasting the end of Black History Month by reflecting on all that AFRO FACTS achieved and the one year anniversary of the podcast! I am sharing what I learned throughout the month, and how some of the tough lessons have left me feeling energized to continue doing the work that has only increased in importance.

Ayo Aiyeleye, the second Co-Founder of the Black Business Ventures Association, is with me and sharing his immigrant experience and how allyship and community helped light his path to success and how he is paying that success forward in a meaningful way.

This week we are getting into the DEI of it all including the chatter in the south about the rollback of the programs. I am breaking down with DEI is, what it do, and what people stand to lose with the loss of DEI programs and initiatives.

Dipo Alli, the Co-Founder of the Black Business Ventures Association and its current Executive Director, is with me and sharing how his own immigrant journey inspired thoughts of community which led to the creation of an organization that is supporting Black entrepreneurs in turning their entrepreneurial visions into reality.

Dr. Kara Otuomagie, the founder of Kenetic Living, is with me and sharing the trials and tribulations that have created the foundation of her successful entrepreneurship and allyship journeys, inspite of most often being the only Black person in the room and having to prove a worth that she already knew she had. We take it there and everywhere realizing just how much of our Black Women experiences we share, have drawn strength from, and how we are paying it forward.