Explore every episode of the podcast The Qonnect
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| Romanticizing African Countries with Maïmouna Elle Traore | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:56:19 | |
In this episode of the Qonnect Podcast, we delve deep into a conversation with Maïmouna Elle Traore, the creator behind the Instagram community 'Romanticizing African Countries,' which has garnered over 126,000 followers in less than a year. Maïmouna shares her journey from pursuing a surgical residency to embracing her passions for writing and filming everyday moments in Africa. She sheds light on the challenges and rewards of reconnecting with her Senegalese heritage, the importance of authentic representation of African life, and the powerful impact of showcasing the continent's understated beauty. The episode also touches on the complexities of traveling within Africa, evolving personal identities, and future aspirations for her platform. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| The Wrap Up - S3 E10 | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:26:45 | |
On the final episode of this season of The Qonnect, Qali looks back on some of her favourite moments and what she learnt from them. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Showing Up - S3 E1 | 25 May 2022 | 00:25:58 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into the importance of showing up, commitment and being present. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| The Wrap Up - S2 E10 | 17 Mar 2021 | 00:27:37 | |
On the final episode of this season of The Qonnect, Qali looks back on some of her favourite moments and what she learnt from them. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Music & Mustard with Nooriyah - S2 E9 | 10 Mar 2021 | 01:00:38 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with London's own Nooriyah, a DJ, presenter and filmmaker. Noor has also been the Features Editor at AZEEMA magazine, focusing on underrepresented womxn globally. As a DJ, she is known for playing upbeat popular records infused with Middle Eastern and North African sounds. She occupied the River Stage at the National Theatre, taught DJ classes for womxn of colour at Foundation FM, made her New York and Rotterdam debut and played the Grand Entrance of the V&A where she also showcased her first produced short film on the theme of finding a home away from home. By background, Noor is a Master of Public Health with specialism in mental health, currently working with councils to improve health across London. During this conversation, Nooriyah and Qali talk about cultural influence on art, music sampling, defining home and following your dreams. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Boundaries & Burnout - S2 E8 | 03 Mar 2021 | 00:25:15 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali talks about why 2021 hasn't started off as smoothly as expected and how boundaries, being easily accessible to people thanks to technology and burnout are all things that have been on her mind. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Activism & E-Commerce with Amahle Ntshinga - S2 E7 | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:44:42 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Amahle, a South African entrepreneur who owns & founded LUNTU, an online marketplace that sells a wide range of products from up-cycled skateboards to Black owned coffee. LUNTU gives customers the opportunity to buy products from businesses that matter to them, in easy way. This is done with the use of the LUNTU index, a information card that identifies if a product is vegan, eco-friendly, Black owned, Queer owned and more. Amahle also creates content online, usually video content exploring topics of Spirituality & social equity. During this conversation, Amahle and Qali talk about leaving the being introverts, creating access to small businesses, spirituality and social activism. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Self-Care - S2 E6 | 17 Feb 2021 | 00:16:21 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks about some philosophies and history around self care away from the billions of dollars that are exchanged every year in the commercial aspects of it. She explores the surprising links between Socrates and Audre Lorde . Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Human Rights & Coffee with Ladan Takow - S2 E5 | 10 Feb 2021 | 01:02:55 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Ladan, the founder of Takow network, a platform for young women to advocate for international women's causes. Ladan is also an established social media influencer, who uses her broad platform to champion Human Rights causes and women's issues. She empowers young audiences and engages them in public affairs and activism and breaking down barriers. Ladan is currently working on her own online Coffee brand Takow Coffee During this conversation, Ladan and Qali are talking about the power of creating community & sisterhood, engaging in activism and her love of coffee. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Letting Go - S2 E4 | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:18:41 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks about how letting go can transform our mindsets and help us understand that we are enough as we are. She touches on perfection, being in control, uncertainty and more. This episode is inspired and informed by Brené Brown's Guideposts to Wholehearted Living. Let us know what you're letting go of in 2021. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Representation & Storytelling with Abla Elmi - S2 E3 | 27 Jan 2021 | 01:13:45 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Abla, who works to use art + storytelling to help create positive social change. She is the founder of Elmi House Productions, a storytelling company that creates work based on an inclusive storytelling method that she created, which aims to answer the question: During this conversation, Abla and Qali are talking about the journey to becoming a storyteller, representation, mental health and having a seat at the table. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| 5 Lessons 2020 Taught Me - S2 E2 | 20 Jan 2021 | 00:19:15 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with you all about her learning lessons of 2020, from us truly knowing nothing, the importance of appreciating the little moments to the power of saying no and believing in yourself and more. Let us know what you're taking away from 2020 into 2021. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| The African Perspective with Ras Mutabaruka - S3 E9 | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:59:14 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Ras Mutabaruka, Rwandan Canadian entrepreneur, media maker, and community-builder whose ingenuity, creativity and faith in humanity have allowed him to carve, from circumstances of struggle and migration, a life of passion, vision and enduring, Inexhaustible love for the continent of his birth. Moses has founded TAP Media Ltd (TAP Magazine Parent Company) after being frustrated with seeing how Africa and Africans were often portrayed in global media. TAP is a Pan-African media platform that tells African stories from an African perspective with a mission to re-brand Africa. One story at a time. In 2017, TAP reached over 7 Million Africans. Ras and Qali dive into the importance of storytelling, directing our narrative, the creative economy and the impact of living between cultures. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Black Joy & Art with USEN - S2 E1 | 13 Jan 2021 | 00:55:33 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with USEN, an auteur and curator based in between New York and Lagos. He founded HAUSEN, a gallery and cultural institution dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, out of his Brooklyn apartment when he was 25 years old and is on the acquisitions committee for the Young Collectors Council at the Guggenheim Museum. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| (#10) Looking Back At Season 1 | 10 Jun 2020 | 00:28:24 | |
In this episode I look back on some of my favourite moments, wisdoms and learning lessons from this season. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| (#9) The Qonnect is Blacked Out #BLM | 03 Jun 2020 | 00:20:42 | |
In this weeks episode, I speak on the protests happening all around the world after the extrajudicial killing of George Floyd. I touch on the psychology around riots and protests, how this is connected to different parts of the world, what organising and mobilising looks like, and so much more. For different resources on BLM please check out aashni.me Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| (#8) Vee Kimani on faith, self-care being political, her love for poetry and more | 27 May 2020 | 00:45:42 | |
“you need to practice self care as a black woman for survival” Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| (#7) Effy Kawira on filmmaking, vulnerability, her Hunger Magazine editorial and more | 20 May 2020 | 01:08:04 | |
"follow the clues that God has given you" Effy’s propulsive passion for storytelling is the driving force behind every project. Effy’s versatility in her experiences in acting, modeling, producing, and illustration has been a key player in providing her with the skill to adapt and collaborate with a diverse range of artists. She is dedicated to telling the stories of those who may feel voiceless and unheard. Not only does Effy seek to execute content that mesmerizes the viewer, but she aims to aid in propelling the change for more representation of various communities in the media. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| (#6) Be Kind To Yourself | 13 May 2020 | 00:15:02 | |
In this solo episode Qali speaks to listeners about the struggle she has faced with motivation lately and the importance and need for self-compassion. She touches on the need for more mindfulness, acceptance and patience with ourselves. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| (#5) Khadija M. Farah on her photography journey, investing in therapy, shooting Mary Keitany for ESPN and so much more | 06 May 2020 | 00:53:51 | |
"you belong, the space is yours to occupy" In the year she served in Dadaab, she witnessed dozens of photojournalists come through the camps and felt that the work they published was very one-sided and portrayed only one facet of the refugee experience. Photographing the lives of refugees with dignity, telling the stories they wanted to tell about their own experiences, allowed Khadija to understand that there was space for a Somali woman in this field.
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| (#4) Muthoni Muchiri on feeling African, creating digitally, the importance of boundaries and more | 29 Apr 2020 | 01:00:36 | |
“there’s no way you can come into my house and tell me not to make a cup of tea” Noni Muchiri is a modern-day nomad! A "third culture kid" of sorts with her roots firmly planted in Kenya! She's currently a Digital Journalist at BBC Africa and also runs a lifestyle YouTube channel under her name: Muthoni Muchiri. Noni is hella passionate about Africa, it's vibrancy, it's deep culture, it's beauty - even in complex/less ideal scenarios. Her aim is to one day visit every single African country (once Ms. Rona is done with her world tour) and her content has always tried to reflect her love and passion towards what we have to offer the world, not only as a country but also as a continent. Join us for a conversation on how Noni started on Youtube (12:38), moving back to Kenya (19:24), TikTok (27:17), difference between content creators and influencer (30:23), taking the perfect photo (33:52), working with brands (38:48), removing yourself from negative situations (44.19 and Africans creating for themselves (54:28). Find her elsewhere on the internet: YouTube: Muthoni Muchiri Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| (#3) Why Stories Matter? | 22 Apr 2020 | 00:18:24 | |
Join Qali on a solo episode as speaks about why storytelling matters, their influence on our identities, the relationship between stories and empathy and how stories have helped her journey and why she implores more people to show their real selves. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| (#2) Terembe Maritim on her journey to change her name, knowing your roots, the Arena and more | 15 Apr 2020 | 01:13:26 | |
"the sky is too big for two birds to clash" Terembe believes in the connectedness and intersections of disciplines and has particular interests in art, history, literature, politics, pop culture, social justice and urban African cities. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Tell Your Story - S3 E8 | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:31:40 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali talks about the importance of telling your story, cementing our identities into history, building resilience and all the ways that writing can have psychological benefits. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| (#1) Julie Olum on travel writing, dreaming audaciously, creating for Africa and more | 08 Apr 2020 | 01:29:10 | |
"Did I tell you about the time I slept on the beach in Barcelona?" Growing up exploring East Africa on school holidays, a remote writing job in her last year studying architecture in South Africa and resulting solo EuroTrip put her on a quest for more adventure. She's currently pursuing a nomadic lifestyle, she spends her time making digital content on YouTube and her blog as well as writing for various publications as a freelancer. Find her elsewhere on the internet: Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Make The Leap - S3 E7 | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:28:56 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into failing, pivoting and making that leap. It's something we all will face multiple times in our lives, but how can we rewire it to see it as an opportunity, create meaning in our lives through experimenting. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Got Nothing Figured Out - S3 E6 | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:26:06 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into the pressure of having things figured out, mid-year highlight reels, regrets of the dying and running your own race. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Living in the Upside-Down with Araika-Zawadhafsa Mkulo - S3 E5 | 22 Jun 2022 | 01:05:31 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Araika-Zawadhafsa Mkulo, a cognitive psychologist and founder of Safe Space Africa, an entity dedicated to improving mental health for Africans through individual therapy, group workshops and digital products. Araika is a published researcher in the 2017 CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems and The Gender Equality Promising Practices in UNICEF Programming in Tanzania. Her research interests lie in marrying psychology with technology and business to find impactful solutions for mental health, gender inequality and poverty in Africa. Currently, Araika is living and working between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. During this conversation, Araika and Qali talk about the importance of cultural nuance and language in psychology, Safe Space Africa, remaining present in terms of crisis, slowing down and why purpose is more important than passion. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Community & Belonging - S3 E4 | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:27:24 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into community and belonging, their importance and how we can encourage it in our lives. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| The Kitchen Farmacy with Idil Farah - S3 E3 | 08 Jun 2022 | 01:01:44 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Idil Farah, a Registered Nutritionist, Health Educator and Ancestral Foodie. Fundamental to Idil’s practice is making nutrition accessible to all by providing culturally sensitive nutrition advice that honours her clients diverse backgrounds and values around food. Her customized approach to nutrition counselling and holistic wellness is a unique blend of science and ancestral knowledge of traditional holistic practices, woven with life skills coaching. Idil uses a food first strategy to empower her clients to take an active role in their health by developing sustainable healthy eating habits. She strives to educate her clients on the principle of using Food As Their Medicine and their Kitchen As The Ultimate Farmacy. During this conversation, Idil and Qali talk about the Kitchen Farmacy, food insecurity, her trips to Ghana, healing as a lifelong journey and more. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| In Pursuit of Freedom with Wanja Wohoro - S3 E2 | 01 Jun 2022 | 01:22:49 | |
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with songwriter, musician, abstract painter and writer Wanja Wohoro. With a focus on intimate storytelling, all of her artistic work investigates identity, relationships, love and history within the feminine and Black/African experience through a personal lens. In 2018 she released her debut album Matriarch which is a 9 track ode to both womanhood, home and youth. Since then she has continued to record, collaborate and perform around the world. In 2021 she launched the 'Black Glitter Newsletter' which is a resource newsletter with tips and insights to navigating the independent music industry as a young musician. She currently resides in California and is performing and working on her follow up project to be released in late 2022.. During this conversation, Wanja and Qali talk about reclaiming one's path, the pressures for creative people in staying authentic, becoming an indie baby and evolving as people. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| How Do We Adapt When The Plan Doesn't Work? | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:19:47 | |
In this episode, I talk about the importance of adapting when life doesn't go according to plan. Drawing from my personal experiences and insights from figures like Bozoma Saint John, Elizabeth Gilbert and Steve Jobs, I talk of the importance of flexibility over rigid planning and some of the strategies that have helped me along the way like reframing setbacks, leaning into curiosities and embracing a misfit mentality. Adaptability enables growth and creativity in a constantly changing world. 00:13 The Importance of Adaptability 01:31 Personal Experiences with Uncertainty 04:05 Insights from Influential Figures 12:21 Strategies for Practicing Adaptability 22:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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| Unraveling the Tapestry with Ibraheem Leone | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:50:24 | |
In this episode of The Qonnect, we speak with storyteller, poet, and archivist Ibraheem Leone. We get into Ibraheem's journey of documenting poetry and cultural heritage in Sierra Leone, the importance of oral traditions, and the use of technology, particularly blockchain, for cultural preservation. Ibraheem also shares his personal experiences of homecoming, his diverse upbringing, and the influence of various cultures on his identity. This insightful conversation highlights the interconnectedness of humanity and the divine design in our lives. 00:00 Introduction to Tapestries 00:43 Meet Ibraheem Leone: Storyteller and Cultural Archivist 01:54 Ibraheem's Multicultural Upbringing 04:16 Exploring Identity and Belonging 09:01 First Visit to Sierra Leone 12:36 The Homecoming Project 16:43 Using Technology for Cultural Preservation 26:59 Following Cultural Threads Across the World 45:07 Advice for Young Africans on Cultural Documentation 49:15 Final Thoughts Ibraheem Leone is a Sierra Leonean-American multidisciplinary artist, student of knowledge, and storyteller who uses mediums like photography, film, and poetry to tell and preserve essential stories. He is the founder of The Tapestry; a project that explores how blockchain can play a role in preserving oral histories, beginning with the oral traditions in his country of origin, Sierra Leone and extending to locales around the globe.
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| What is The Qonnect? | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:06:07 | |
Allow me to reintroduce myself! Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| Reimagining Our Future Through Belonging | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:21:58 | |
In this episode of The Qonnect, I dive into the significance of storytelling in bridging cultural divides and fostering a sense of belonging and humanity. I share personal experiences and reflections on how our interconnectedness can combat divisiveness, bigotry, and fear. Highlighting concepts like 'Ubuntu' and 'Sawubona' I emphasise the importance of seeing and valuing each other's humanity. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||
| The Extended Family with Brandon E. Campbell | 07 Nov 2024 | 01:14:04 | |
In this episode of The Qonnect, I sit down with Brandon E. Campbell, the founder of Extended Family, to explore his journey to building this platform and what it means to cultivate a global community.
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| Reclaiming African Narratives with Ras Mutabaruka (Re-Release) | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:59:58 | |
In this episode, I’m revisiting a powerful conversation I had with Ras Mutabaruka—a Rwandan-Canadian entrepreneur, media maker, and community builder whose ingenuity, creativity, and faith in humanity have driven him to carve out a life of passion and vision. From experiences of struggle and migration, Ras has developed an enduring, inexhaustible love for the continent of his birth. Frustrated with how Africa and Africans are often portrayed in global media, Ras founded TAP Media Ltd., the parent company of TAP Magazine, a Pan-African platform dedicated to rebranding Africa, one story at a time. By 2017, TAP had already reached over 7 million Africans. I decided to revisit this conversation after coming across a recent report that highlights the steep financial costs of media stereotypes about Africa—costs that go far beyond perception and directly affect the continent’s borrowing rates and economic opportunities. This timely report underscores and touches on some of Ras’s insights on the power of owning our narrative and the urgent need to tell Africa’s stories with authenticity and nuance. Together, Ras and I discuss the importance of storytelling, building a strong African-led creative economy, and the impact of living between cultures. This episode is a reminder of why it’s crucial for Africans to tell their own stories. 02:28 Work, Identity & Cultural Reconnection 18:55 The Power of Storytelling 23:36 Focusing on Positive African Stories 30:40 The Importance of the Creative Economy 33:50 The Potential of Afrobeat in Nigeria 34:21 Solving the IP Issue in the Music Industry 35:48 The Youth and Creative Economy in Africa 39:36 The Importance of Collaboration Across Sectors 40:44 Memorable Stories from the Journey 47:46 The Power of Storytelling 49:52 Life Advice for Young Africans 57:51 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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| Can Art Change the World? | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:18:22 | |
In this episode of The Qonnect Podcast, I explore the profound impact of art in driving social change. I reflect on the legacies of music icons like Nina Simone and Michael Jackson, as well as Ai Weiwei’s bold political commentary and visual artist JR’s transformative murals. This episode underscores the responsibility of artists to use their platforms for advocacy, fostering empathy, and bridging societal divides. I share some of my own reflections on the current socio-political climate, and the enduring power of art in promoting shared humanity and calling for renewed efforts in leveraging art for social justice. 00:00 Introduction to 'Backlash Blues' by Nina Simone 01:37 Nina Simone's Legacy and Documentary 02:38 The Role of Art in Social Change 05:12 Michael Jackson's Impactful Music 07:07 Art as a Tool for Activism 08:07 Ai Weiwei: Challenging Power Through Art 09:33 The Universal Language of Art 10:34 The Power of Art in Humanising 'The Other' 11:17 JR's Transformative Prison Mural 12:46 JR's Journey from Graffiti to Global Art 13:51 Art as a Tool for Connection and Visibility 14:29 The Social Responsibility of Artists 15:07 The Role of Art in Advocacy and Activism 15:56 The Consequences of Silence in Art 17:22 The Power and Responsibility of Artists
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| Hype Yourself with Aashni Shah | 16 Oct 2024 | 01:01:09 | |
In this episode of The Qonnect, I speak with my friend Aashni Shah, founder of HypeDocs, about the importance of celebrating achievements, self-advocacy, and gaining confidence in the workplace. Aashni shares her personal journey, touching on topics such as imposter syndrome, challenges in STEM as a woman of colour, and the need for strong support systems. She talks candidly about her experiences navigating cultural identity and workplace dynamics, especially the value of documentation and visibility to combat biases and enhance career growth. Aashni also offers practical advice for young professionals, particularly those facing similar hurdles in their careers. 01:31 Celebrating Wins and Self-Recognition Bio:
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| The Wrap Up - Season 4 | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:29:01 | |
Welcome to the final episode of Season 4 of The Qonnect Podcast! Join me as I reflect on the enriching and grounding conversations we've had this season, exploring themes like storytelling, community building, new narratives for Africa, and the importance of adaptability. From inspiring stories with Aashni Shah about resilience and self-advocacy to discussing the power of art in activism, we've covered a lot of ground. Have thoughts about this episode? Share with us on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect and tagging @theqonnect on Instagram and @qaaliciid on Instagram and X. | |||