Concrete Pastures Podcast
Latest Episodes
S3 Ep12 - Fatherhood with African Immigrants in the Diaspora
This is a most listen episode/discussion among African DADs in the Diaspora. This was a special event that celebrates and explores the experiences of African immigrant fathers living abroad. We'll be
S3 Ep11 Elvis Leon -A Trucker’s Kidnapping and a Father Son’s Journey
Elvis Leon, is a film Marker, a veteran; he's not a stranger to a life of an immigrant. He is a son of an immigrant, and he is here to share a little bit of his and his family’s journey on his father'
S3 Ep10 Michelle Gardiner - Stepping into your Magic
Michelle Gardiner is the Founder and Director of The Aspire Series and 55 FACES. These are both a movement for women who are dedicated to pioneering social change and impact as well as a methodology i
S3 Ep9 Dr Sombo Muzata - Faith and Reinventing of Oneself
Dr. Sombo Muzata is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at James Madison University. She has a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Dr Muzata
S3 Ep8 Lotten Teaney - Imported Dreams and Inspiring Change
Lotten Yeaney is a Senior Manager with over 2 decades in IT and is a seasoned Film/TV producer. As a Liberian native, who lives in Chicago, she brings a diaspora lens to all her projects. Living betwe
S3 Ep7 Ami Thakkar - Trailblazer and Prominent Voice
Ami Thakkar is a lawyer by trade, a freelance writer by trial, a podcaster by passion and a DJ when asked. After graduating as a Longhorn, she started off my career as an analyst at Enron. While apply
S2 Ep6 Tongwa (Gabriella) Akanji Eko- On her Becoming Journey
Tongwa (Gabriella) Akanji Eko was born and raised in Buea, Cameroon. Tongwa moved to the US at 17. She graduated from Prince George’s Community college, University of Maryland College Park and America
S3 Ep5 Ferdinand Simaanya - Diaspora Leader
Mr. Ferdinand Simaanya was born in Zambia. He attended multiple schools, including Livingstone Primary School, junior education at Linda Secondary School, and senior secondary school at Hillcrest Seni
S3 Ep4 Aaron Mashano -Building Emotional Stamina as an Entrepreneur
Aaron Mashano was born in Zambia, he moved to Australia in 2000 to study Law and Commerce at the University of Sydney. Over a 15 year period, he worked with top 200 blue chip companies and gained expe
S3 Ep3 Linda Mwale - Life line Wellness
Linda C.S. Mwale is the second of five children. Her father is a retired Zambian Air Force Pilot and her mother is a retired Psychiatric Nurse. Having been raised in a military home with the full lov