The Global Chatter with Amanda Bates

This week’s revisit episode is with Parisian based, Kevi Donat, the face behind, Le Paris Noir, which delivers a glimpse of Paris through its Black History tours. In this clip, he discusses the concept of “noir” in a French context. 

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This week's revisited episode is with educator and DEI facilitative leader Dr. Darnell Fine. In this clip,  we discuss the aftermath of George Floyd in an international context, and what antiblackness really means.  If you missed the, visited Season 1 and give it a listen.

This week, we're taking a quick look back with two of our favorite guests Netherlands based chefs and entrepreneurs, Noah Tucker & Tony Joseph. In this clip, they share where and how they find the unlikely inspiration for the brands they’ve built. If you missed the original episode, feel free to go back and give it a listen.

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We’re taking a break as we gearing up for Season 4 so over the next few weeks, we are revisiting some of our past episodes. In this look back, LaTonya Whitaker, co-owner of Soul Food House in Japan, hilariously recounts her early memories of first arriving in the country and the creative way her mom snuck in a beloved food item. If you missed the original episode, feel free to go back and give it a listen.

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We’re taking a break as we gearing up for Season 4 so over the next few weeks, we are revisiting some of our past episodes. In this look back, Audra shares how a trip through the African continent provided some inspiration for her brand, Beam Bold. If you missed the original episode, feel free to go back and give it a listen.

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In his original episode, JK Hobson shared how he went from being a guitarist in a hardcore, death metal band to becoming a Fulbright Scholar in Vietnam. In this unaired content from his interview, he shares the mental peace he found abroad.

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In her original episode, Vangile Makwakwa shared her personal story in how she went from dealing with both debt and depression to building a brand that helps women take control of their finances. In this bonus episode, you’ll hear more about how she manages her multiple income streams while living a highly nomadic life.

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In this episode, AIELOC founder, educator & consultant, Kevin Simpson shares his early years in Flint, Michigan and how his career interests took a detour in college. You will hear about a coveted and unlikely internship in Washington, DC laid the groundwork and skills for the advocacy work he does now. And he’ll also share why he is out to disrupt and dismantle the systems that gatekeep.

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In this bonus episode, we’re airing previously unaired content from our interview with journalist and author Lori Tharps. Lori discusses how the art of storytelling changes depending on the medium being used. She also highlights why she created My American Melting Pot, which focuses on race and real life and My Bloody Hell, which focuses on the journey of menopause. 

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In this episode, entrepreneur and author, South African Vangile Makwakwa (wealthy-money.com) discusses how financial debt put her on the path to build the multiple income streams and projects she has active today. She shares how she has to prioritize mental wellness after dealing with depression. She also discusses why she believes in the power of Black women investing as part of their communities, especially on the African continent.

TW: This episode discusses mental health, depression and suicide ideation.

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