Join The Diaspora Door host Nze Obinelo for an inspiring and grounded conversation with LaTonya Muccioli, Executive Director of Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire.
In this episode, LaTonya shares her powerful journey as a female leader of color raising her family while navigating her career journey across human services—from advocating for seniors at Gateways Community Services and shaping local housing policy with the City of Nashua, to leading community-driven solutions for families experiencing housing insecurity. Together, Nze and LaTonya explore the core values that shape compassionate leadership, the realities of navigating complex systems as a female executive, and what it truly takes to build sustainable paths to home, hope, and independence.
Host: Nze Obinelo
Guest: LaTonya Muccioli
Producer: WSMN 1590 AM/ WSMN 95.3 FM
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Interns: Tenzin Gamtso

On this episode of The Diaspora Door, Nze Obinelo sits down with educator, coach, mother, and world-class masters athlete Kairy Loucks. From setting records as a McMaster Athletics Hall of Famer in her collegiate years to ranking in the top 5 Pentathlon/ triple jump/long jump. 

She started again in track competing at age 51 and she just turned age 60 this August 2026. Kairy is a true masterclass in longevity, grit, and passion. Tune in as we talk about balancing family and career, coaching the next generation, and what it truly takes to shatter expectations at every stage of life.

Host: Nze Obinelo

Guest: Kairy Loucks

Producer: WSMN 1590AM/95.3FM

In this episode, host Nze Obinelo connects with Joyce Jonathan Crone, a Mohawk matriarch, retired teacher, activist and humanitarian. She is the passionate Founder and President of Hope Arises and the heart behind the compelling documentary Red Girl Rising. Together, Nze and Joyce explore the vital intersections of storytelling, Indigenous advocacy, and community empowerment. Listen in for an inspiring dialogue on hope, resilience, and reclaiming narrative power.

Host: Nze Obinelo

Guest: Joyce Jonathan Crone

Producer: WSMN 1590AM/95.3 FM

Social Media: Favor Iyore

Interns: Calvin Sanire, Tenzin Gamtso

Belonging In The Both

Diaspora Door host Nze Obinelo is opening the door to aconversation on identity, heritage, and the powerful experience of navigatingthe world with two young biracial women. Growing up in households where twodistinct cultures and races meet brings a unique vantage point—filled with deepjoys, rich perspectives, and, of course, its own set of distinct challenges. Tohelp us explore what it truly means to live in that 'in-between,' I am joinedby two phenomenal guests today.

First, we have Sarah Fondaw—a filmmaker and self-describedmilitary brat whose journey spans diverse landscapes and deep family legacies.

And alongside her is Emily Ojeifo—a university student inGermany and an event planner who brings a rich cultural perspective, seamlesslyweaving her German and Nigerian Ishan heritage.

Host: Nze Obinelo

Guest: Emily Ojeifo, Sarah Fondaw

Producer: WSMN 1590AM/95.3FM

Social Media: Favor Iyore

Interns: Calvin Sanire, Tenzin Gamtso

“If you don't know where you've been, you don't know where you are going.” Maya Angelou

In this powerful episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with a living legend of New Hampshire’s civil rights history: Harvey Keye. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1932, Harvey’s journey spans the violent oppression of the Jim Crow South, service in the Korean War, and a move to Nashua, NH, where he became a trailblazing public servant and state representative.

Join us as Harvey shares the deeply personal story behind his pivotal, moving 1999 State House speech that finally pushed New Hampshire to become the 50th and final state to officially recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. At 95 years old, Harvey’s wisdom, resilience, and enduring commitment to justice offer amasterclass in grassroots organizing, the power of storytelling, and what it truly means to build bridges across generations and cultures.

Listen in for an unforgettable conversation about heritage, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of equality.

Host: Nze Obinelo

Guest: Harvey Keye 

Producer: WSMN 1590 AM/ WSMN 95.3 FM

Social Media: Favor Iyore

Interns: Calvin Sanire, Tenzin Gamtso

This is an incredibly rich and vital topic for The Diaspora Door, where host Nze Obinelo will hear from guest, Chuba Udokwu, “who anchors the next generation when the pioneers step away?” He will talk about the transition of power and the specific question of who fills the shoes of retiring corporate pioneers in the  diaspora.  Discussing the trajectory of corporate professionals from the diaspora—especially through the lens of a trailblazer guest like Chuba (with his deep executive history at Bell Labs, Cisco, and as a tech founder/COO)—hits right at the heart of narrative reclamation, legacy, and systemic sustainability.
Early diaspora pioneers often had to navigate corporate spaces without a map, relying on sheer brilliance and individual resilience to break into executive positions.  When Chuba’s generation retires, he explains how mentorship cannot rely on chance encounters or a few individuals carrying the weight. The discussion will explore how to transform personal legacy into institutional systems (e.g., formal diaspora executive coalitions, specialized venture funds, or structured cross-company networks).
In this episode Nze will explore with Chuba how mentorship no longer has to be bounded by the walls of a single Western corporation. A mentor in Boston or Nashua can seamlessly guide a rising professional in London, Toronto, or Lagos. The future of mentorship may lie in leveraging global, digital ecosystems to ensure no professional is left isolated.
Host: Nze Obinelo
Guest: Chuba Udokwu
Producer: WSMN 1590 AM/ WSMN 95.3 FM
Social Media: Favor Iyore

From working alongside his father behind a classic luncheonette and sweet shop counter to spending four decades at the helm of the iconic Martha’s Exchange, William "Billy" Fokas is true Nashua, New Hampshire Main Street royalty.Born and raised in Nashua and a University of New Hampshire business graduate, Billy has spent essentially his entire life shaping the local dining scene. In this episode of Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with Billy to explore his proud Greek heritage, the story of how his parents built their family business from the ground up, and what it truly means to nurture a community centerpiece for forty years.

Host: Nze Obinelo

Guest: Bill Fokas

Producer: WSMN 1590 AM/ WSMN 95.3 FM

Social Media: Favor Iyore

What does the future of leadership look like when youth, culture, and community intersect? In this episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with two remarkable seniors from Nashua High School North who are redefining local activism: Salomé Safri and Jordin Lopez.

Salomé, the daughter of Pakistani and Dominican immigrants, beautifully weaves together photography, writing, and social media to amplify the voices of BIPOC, queer, and immigrant communities. She was also an intern and social media lead with 350NH Youth Team.

Jordin, a dynamic leader on the NAACP Youth Council, brings her passion for civic engagement, protests, and grassroots organizing to the forefront.

In this powerful conversation, they pull back the curtain on how they rumbled the status quo—rallying the youth they lead to the front lines of the massive winter protests against the proposed ICE detention warehouse in nearby Merrimack, New Hampshire. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the raw power of the youth voice, what it takes to organize a community in the face of federal policy, and what it truly means to build bridges in our own backyards.

Nothing says the peak of a New England summer quite like the local ice cream stand. But beyond the scoops, sprinkles, and nostalgia, these beloved spots are the ultimate community anchors where generations of families cross paths, celebrate milestones, and create lasting memories. 

In this incredibly fun, delicious, and community-centric episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo pulls up a chair with the ultimate dream team of local ice cream royalty.

Joining the roundtable are the visionaries behind the region's most iconic summer staples: Chris Ordway of Hayward’s, George Soffron of King Kone, and Jennifer Belmore of Sweet Bel’s Ice Cream. 

Together, they take us behind the counter to share what it takes to keep these sweet traditions thriving year after year. From secret family recipes and the art of the perfect soft-serve swirl to the profound ways these businesses fuel the local economy and give back to the neighborhoods they serve, this conversation proves that ice cream is a universal language of joy, comfort, and community connection.

Host: Nze Obinelo

Guests: Chris Ordway, George Soffron, Jennifer Belmore

Producer: Soundprove Audios

Social Media: Favor Iyore

Tolu Tunde’s journey to the heights of Division I college football is a masterclass in versatility, adaptability, and pure athletic drive. Born in Nigeria, Tolu grew up immersed in soccer and basketball before moving to Canada. He didn't even strap on a football helmet until his senior year of high school.

Despite his late introduction to the sport, his natural athleticism and explosive power quickly turned heads. Tolu took a leap of faith by heading to prep school to test his mettle against elite American competition. The gamble paid off exponentially: he dominated the trenches, locked down multiple Division I offers from programs across the United States, and chose to take his talents to the University of Connecticut.

As a standout athlete representing both his Nigerian roots and his Canadian upbringing, Tolu is an inspiring example of what happens when preparation meets a massive opportunity on the global stage.

Host: Nze Obinelo

Guest Speaker: Tolu Tunde

Producer: Soundprove Audios

Social Media: Favour Iyore