Concrete Pastures Podcast

In part two of Single Parenting in the Diaspora, Nancy shares her personal journey on balancing career, faith, and raising a son and a daughter abroad. She talks about leaning on God, the role of prayer, and using therapy and self-care to stay present for her children. Nancy offers practical tips on setting boundaries between work and family, building community, teaching financial literacy and faith, and unlearning harmful parenting patterns. She encourages single parents to ask for help and set realistic expectations. Rooted in experience and faith, this episode reminds listeners that perfection isn’t the goal — connection, support, healing, and continuous growth are what matter. -Remember, God sees your struggles and hears your prayers. He provides for our needs, often in ways we don’t expect. Trust in His provision and embrace the lessons that come from these challenges. Your honesty with your children is a powerful lesson in faith and resilience. Contact/Follow Concrete Pastures [email protected]   APVA Nominee Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponsermerch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt   Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepastures Thank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form below: https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #nancymulemwasiisii#mulemwa#nancysiisii#singleparentinginthediaspora2faithbalancefindingmyvillageGodfirstineverything#singleparentinginthediaspora#immigrantJourney#diaspora#Godfearing#producer#founder#zambia#journeyandsocialimpact#empoweringthenextgenerations#worldvision#influential#socialentrepreneur#communityactivist#empowerment#unitednations#voice#lusaka#mentorship#culture#religion#africandiaspora#church#entrepreneurship#traveling#continent#journey#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

In part two of Single Parenting in the Diaspora, Nancy shares her personal journey on balancing career, faith, and raising a son and a daughter abroad. She talks about leaning on God, the role of prayer, and using therapy and self-care to stay present for her children. Nancy offers practical tips on setting boundaries between work and family, building community, teaching financial literacy and faith, and unlearning harmful parenting patterns. She encourages single parents to ask for help and set realistic expectations. Rooted in experience and faith, this episode reminds listeners that perfection isn’t the goal — connection, support, healing, and continuous growth are what matter. -Remember, God sees your struggles and hears your prayers. He provides for our needs, often in ways we don’t expect. Trust in His provision and embrace the lessons that come from these challenges. Your honesty with your children is a powerful lesson in faith and resilience. Contact/Follow Concrete Pastures [email protected]   APVA Nominee Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponsermerch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt   Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepastures Thank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form below: https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #nancymulemwasiisii#mulemwa#nancysiisii#singleparentinginthediaspora2faithbalancefindingmyvillageGodfirstineverything#singleparentinginthediaspora#immigrantJourney#diaspora#Godfearing#producer#founder#zambia#journeyandsocialimpact#empoweringthenextgenerations#worldvision#influential#socialentrepreneur#communityactivist#empowerment#unitednations#voice#lusaka#mentorship#culture#religion#africandiaspora#church#entrepreneurship#traveling#continent#journey#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

Steven Dossou is a TEDx Speaker, Investor, Author, and Entrepreneur, dedicated to empowering individuals and startups to break boundaries and achieve extraordinary success. As the founder of  IRIS Vision Capital, he has impacted thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives worldwide. From humble beginnings in Togo to the global stage, Steven's nickname ''Action man'' stems from his relentlessness , ambition and visionary leadership that are shaping the future of entrepreneurship and innovation. He is building funding vehicles, investor networks, and growth programs that equip founders with the resources they need to scale. Passionate about impact, he is committed to ensuring that innovative startups receive the support they need to thrive and create lasting change. In this episode Steven Dussault—TEDx speaker, investor, and founder—shares his immigrant journey from Togo, the lessons of losing and rebuilding momentum, practical startup advice (get sales first), and how investors should add competence and audience, not just capital. He discusses building ecosystems across Europe, Africa, and the U.S., tips for founders seeking investment, and his vision to empower a million African entrepreneurs. Connect/follow Steven https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-dossou-action-man-3623b5106/?skipRedirect=true https://www.facebook.com/steven.dossou.980 Connect/Follow Concrete Pastures Podcast/ Nancy [email protected]   APVA Nominee Woman Podcasters Award Nominee Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponsermerch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt   Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepastures Thank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1   Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@concrete_pastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form below:https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #stevendossou#ActionManTheUpsideofLosingMomentum#actionman#steven#dossou#tedx#tedxspeaker#author#africans#speaker#entrepreneur#travel#philanthropic#immigrantJourney#diaspora#Godfearing#producer#founder#togo#journeyandsocialimpact#empoweringthenextgenerations#worldvision#influential#socialentrepreneur#communityactivist#empowerment#unitednations#voice#lusaka#mentorship#culture#religion#africandiaspora#church#entrepreneurship#traveling#continent#journey#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

Wesley Warshawer is a business analyst in Silicon Valley’s semiconductor industry, a Fulbright Scholar to South Korea, essayist, podcast host, and speaker.  He loves his work. For a living, he analyzes situations with data and communicates about it. But outside of semiconductors, he is passionate about exiting the safety of his “bubble” to learn. After a profound epiphany on a study abroad semester to India at 19 years old, Wesley has looked for wisdom in travel. Travel can be across the world or across town. It can be as simple as visiting a new neighborhood, trying a new restaurant, or meeting a new person. Outside your comfort zone, you are a sponge to personal insight and growth. Wesley shares his epiphany moments and encourages audiences to leave the comfort of their bubble to learn more about themselves.  Connect/follow Wesley Warshawer https://wesleywarshawer.com/ https://substack.com/@wesleywarshawer https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-warshawer/   Connect/Follow Concrete Pastures Podcast/ Nancy [email protected]   APVA Nominee Woman Podcasters Award Nominee Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponsermerch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt   Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepastures Thank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1   Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@concrete_pastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form below:https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #Wesleywarshawer#leavingthebubble#fullbright#culturalshockepiphaniesandhumility#speaker#entrepreneur#travel#philanthropic#immigrantJourney#diaspora#Godfearing#producer#founder#ghana#togo#kenya#benin#South Korea#morocco#nigeria#uganda#empoweringthenextgenerations#worldvision#influential#socialentrepreneur#communityactivist#empowerment#unitednations#voice#lusaka#mentorship#culture#religion#africandiaspora#church#entrepreneurship#traveling#continent#journey#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

A multi-panel conversation exploring how African immigrant families navigate money, retirement and cultural expectations in the diaspora. Speakers discuss prioritizing health, investing for the next generation, avoiding materialistic pressure, and practical steps like life insurance, job choices and sharing financial information. The episode mixes personal stories and concrete advice on celebrating loved ones in meaningful ways, protecting financial futures, and balancing enjoyment with long-term planning while living abroad. Connect/Follow Concrete Pastures Podcast/ Nancy [email protected]   APVA Nominee Woman Podcasters Award Nominee Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponsermerch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt   Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepastures Thank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1   Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@concrete_pastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form below:https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #retirement#retirementinthediaspora#retirees#africans#speaker#entrepreneur#travel#philanthropic#immigrantJourney#diaspora#Godfearing#producer#founder#Nigeria#SierraLeone#journeyandsocialimpact#empoweringthenextgenerations#worldvision#influential#socialentrepreneur#communityactivist#empowerment#unitednations#voice#lusaka#mentorship#culture#religion#africandiaspora#church#entrepreneurship#traveling#continent#journey#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

In this special two-part episode, podcasters and retired guests share candid stories and practical advice about retiring in the diaspora. They discuss financial planning (401(k), pension, life insurance, trusts), healthcare access (Medicare/Medicaid, union benefits), and the emotional side of retirement. Speakers explore integration, whether to retire back home or stay, the importance of daily routines and community, and why you should start enjoying life now while still preparing for the future.   Connect/Follow Concrete Pastures Podcast/ Nancy [email protected]   APVA Nominee Woman Podcasters Award Nominee Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponsermerch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt   Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepastures Thank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1   Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@concrete_pastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form below:https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #retirement#retirementinthediaspora#retirees#africans#speaker#entrepreneur#travel#philanthropic#immigrantJourney#diaspora#Godfearing#producer#founder#Nigeria#SierraLeone#journeyandsocialimpact#empoweringthenextgenerations#worldvision#influential#socialentrepreneur#communityactivist#empowerment#unitednations#voice#lusaka#mentorship#culture#religion#africandiaspora#church#entrepreneurship#traveling#continent#journey#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

Neeraj Kaushal is a professor of Social Policy at Columbia University and the author of When Africa Comes to America: How the Next Wave of Immigrants Will Transform the United States.  Kaushal is an economist and journalist by training and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Her academic research has been featured in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Financial Times, the Washington Post, and The Times of India. In her award-winning book, Blaming Immigrants: Nationalism and the Economics of Global Movement (Publisher: Columbia University Press), Kaushal investigated the core causes of rising disaffection towards immigrants globally and tests common complaints against immigration.  She writes a bi-weekly column in the Times of India, and monthly columns in the Economic Times and Dainik Bhaskar. Her co-directed documentary based on her research on tribal resettlement in India, Dammed, but not Damned, is available for viewing on Disney Hotstar.  In her forthcoming book, When Africa Comes to America: How the Next Wave of Immigrants Will Transform the United States (Publisher: Columbia University Press, Kaushal explores the political, economic, and demographic consequences of African immigration, to what extent African immigrants can overcome American racial hierarchies, and how their presence might change what it means to be Black in America. Africans are the fastest-growing immigrant group to the United States. Only a tiny fraction in the 1960s, they represented ten percent of documented immigration in 2022. Without attracting much notice, immigration from Africa has the potential to change American society for the better. This book provides an expert analysis of the myths and realities surrounding African immigration today. Neeraj Kaushal argues that in the second half of the century, Africans will account for the largest share of immigrants to the United States. Challenging the view that African emigration is driven by poverty, war, and disaster, she demonstrates that the continent’s sizable and growing middle-class has both the aspirations and the means to relocate. First- and second-generation African immigrants are often highly skilled, and the children of Black African immigrants reach higher educational attainment than US-born whites and earn comparable incomes. Kaushal explores the political, economic, and demographic consequences, considering to what extent African immigrants can overcome American racial hierarchies and how their presence might change what it means to be Black in America. Through eye-opening empirical data, this book makes an optimistic case that the United States will continue to be a nation of immigrants.   The pre-release copies can be ordered from Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/When-Africa-Comes-America-Immigrants-ebook/dp/B0GRD5T143   Columbia University Press: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/when-africa-comes-to-america/9780231563314/   Connect/Follow Concrete Pastures Podcast/ Nancy [email protected]   APVA Nominee Woman Podcasters Award Nominee Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponsermerch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt   Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepastures Thank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1   Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@concrete_pastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form below:https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #neerajkaushal#kaushal#whenafricacomestoamerica#columbiauniversitypress#book#africanimmigration#migrate#empoweringafrica#book#africans#speaker#travel#jounalism#immigrantJourney#diaspora#Godfearing#producer#founder#Ingolstadt#Bavaria#munich#journeyandsocialimpact#empoweringthenextgenerations#worldvision#influential#socialentrepreneur#communityactivist#empowerment#unitednations#voice#lusaka#mentorship#culture#religion#africandiaspora#church#entrepreneurship#traveling#continent#journey#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

NAWI: Dear Future Me is a multi-award winning feature film about the dreams of a girl growing up in remote Kenya. An ambitious young girl whose father then sells her off to a stranger for a herd of goats. It is an educational feature film project that was shot in arid landscapes of  Turkana. Together with the NGO Learning Lions, we try to give an insight into the issue of illegal child marriage. NAWI won an Africa Academy Award and was selected as the Kenyan submission for the Oscars 2025. It was named Best Film at Raindance in London, at the Pan African Film Fest in Los Angeles, Stockholm International Film Festival Junior, and several others. It secured a Special Jury Award at Beijing International Film Festival, and won Audience Awards at multiple festivals. The project also received the German Film Award for Peace.  ​According to UNICEF 640.000.000 girls and women alive have been married underage. Together with Learning Lions, Girls First Fund and Girls not Brides we are collecting donations to combat child marriage by funding girl schools, building Safe Houses, and using the film to engage discussions with communities . ​​ ​​​Toby and Kevin Schmutzler are a German writer-, director- and producer duo based in Munich. Together they run the production company FilmCrew Media, dedicated to making films that inspire real-world change. ​A film on the road to the Oscars ​Their biggest international breakthrough to date is "NAWI: Dear Future Me" (2024), a Kenyan-German coming-of-age drama. Set in the remote Turkana region of northern Kenya, the film follows a young girl resisting a forced marriage in her pursuit of education. NAWI was selected as Kenya's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, and after a nearly two-year festival run that gathered 31 international awards, reached German and U.S. cinemas in 2026. Connect/follow Kevin @kevinschmutzler https://www.filmcrew.media/schmutzler Connect/Follow Concrete Pastures Podcast/ Nancy [email protected]   APVA Nominee Woman Podcasters Award Nominee Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponsermerch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt   Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepastures Thank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1   Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@concrete_pastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form below:https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #kevinschmutzler#nawi#dearfutureme#nawimovie#childmarriage#marriedunderage#filmcrewmedia#filmmaking#empoweringafrica#filmdirector#moviedirector#documentary#africans#speaker#entrepreneur#travel#philanthropic#volunteerbasedtravel#immigrantJourney#diaspora#Godfearing#producer#founder#Ingolstadt#Bavaria#munich#journeyandsocialimpact#empoweringthenextgenerations#worldvision#influential#socialentrepreneur#communityactivist#empowerment#unitednations#voice#lusaka#mentorship#culture#religion#africandiaspora#church#entrepreneurship#traveling#continent#journey#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

Ayo Sopitan is the Founder & CEO of Metalex Commodities, which delivers carbon-neutral critical metals from Africa to the world. They mine and process copper and cobalt; develop their own nature-based carbon capture projects to offset their mining and processing emissions; and use their mine waste to produce bricks for affordable housing. Prior to Metalex, Ayo held consulting and commodity trading-related roles at Bank of America, Ernst & Young, Accenture, S&P Global, and Open Link Financial over a 15-year career. He is an investor in over 25 startups and is a member of several angel networks and syndicates. He holds degrees from Bryant University and New York University and is a Fellow at the MIT Kuo Sharper Centre for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship. Connect/follow Ayo / Metalex https://www.instagram.com/metalex_africa/ https://metalex.africa/aboutus Connect/Follow Concrete Pastures [email protected]   APVA Nominee Woman Podcasters Award Nominee Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponsermerch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt   Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepastures Thank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1   Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@concrete_pastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form below:https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #ayosopitan#sopitan#ayo#mining#stakeholderprosperitybond#artisanalmining#thestakeholderprosperitybondanditsimpactontheminingindustry#founderandceoofMetalexCommodities#empoweringafrica#africans#speaker#entrepreneur#travelforpurpose#philanthropic#volunteerbasedtravel#immigrantJourney#diaspora#Godfearing#producer#founder#nigeria#journeyandsocialimpact#empoweringthenextgenerations#worldvision#influential#socialentrepreneur#communityactivist#empowerment#unitednations#voice#lusaka#mentorship#culture#religion#africandiaspora#church#entrepreneurship#traveling#continent#journey#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA

Lola Soyebo Harris is the founder and chief story curator of Kadara Media, an impact-driven media company that amplifies inspiring voices from Africa and its diaspora. She's passionate about sharing authentic stories that challenge perceptions and celebrate the richness of African experiences. As host of the Kádàrá Woman podcast, now in its second season, Lola guides uplifting conversations with remarkable African women who are driving impact by stepping into their purpose. Her work bridges cultures and ignites hope by sharing genuine stories of purpose, resilience, and transformation.  When not curating these powerful conversations, Lola leads integrated brand, marketing, and interior design teams for a real estate development firm, crafting both the narrative and physical spaces where people don't just live—they thrive. Her work demonstrates that whether through podcasting or place-making, authentic community emerges when you understand the stories people want to be part of.  Kadara Woman Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kadara-woman-podcast/id1759228906 Connect/follow- Lola [email protected] @lolasoyeboharris @kadarawoman Connect/Follow Concrete Pastures [email protected]   APVA Nominee Woman Podcasters Award Nominee Buy our Merchandise Concrete Pastures t-shirts https://vetclothing.com/collections/sponsermerch/products/concrete-pastures-t-shirt   Sponsored by Betterhelp-Go https://betterhelp.com/concretepastures for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help in as little as 48 hours. Integrating Services -https://linktr.ee/concretepastures Thank you - Download Concrete Pastures APP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n244800&pli=1   Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/concrete_pastures/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/concretepastures TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@concrete_pastures YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWre86K6EQVx0gycbauHHoQ GUEST FORMS If you are interested in being a guest please fill out form below:https://forms.gle/rmxy4MzziyVCW8nx5 #lolasoyeboharris#lolasoyebo#lolaharris#empoweringafricanwomen#kadarawomanpodcast#kadaramedia#voicesofimpactlolasoyeboharrisandthepowerofauthenticstorytelling#africans#speaker#entrepreneur#travelforpurpose#philanthropic#volunteerbasedtravel#immigrantJourney#diaspora#Godfearing#producer#founder#nigeria#journeyandsocialimpact#empoweringthenextgenerations#worldvision#influential#socialentrepreneur#communityactivist#empowerment#unitednations#voice#lusaka#mentorship#culture#religion#africandiaspora#church#entrepreneurship#traveling#continent#journey#continuingeducation#unitednations#Resilient#Dedicated#beyondborders#lifepursuits#communities#impact#leadership#leader#future#ConcretepasturesPodcast#immigration#library#Zambia#Africa#newyorkcity#immigrantstory#diaspora#concretepastures#podcast#thankyou#USA