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What happens when loss strikes and you are not "home"? Living in the diaspora often means grieving without the familiar embrace of extended family. In this deeply personal episode, I share my experience managing loss of a loved one at the end of 2025. I unpack the emotional weight of grief and share hopeful perspectives on how to deepen connections and foster healing regardless of distance. Be strengthened #love #family #diaspora #healing #grief #loss #wellness #community #africa

Episode 3 - Year-End Reflections: Finding Joy Key Themes: Joy, Peace, Mental Wellness, Digital Detox What brings you joy? The current state of the world has revealed the importance of deliberately maintaining your joy and peace. Whilst this is easier said than done, there a numerous steps that we can take to preserve our joy. Digital detox is one of them; so is mindfulness. How do your maintain your mental wellbeing? #joy #peace #wellness #mentalhealth #faith #hope #strength #sdg3 #support #family #presence

Episode 2 - Year-End Reflections: Faith & Purpose 2 Key Themes: Authenticity, Originality, Purpose, Meaning What does authenticity mean to you? How can you maintain your sense of self whilst living a purpose driven life? Inspired by Stephen Covey's "The 8th Habit", I reflect on this idea of Finding Your Voice and Inspiring Others to Find Theirs. Tune in and a learn more about the beauty of authenticity and how can show up in your true identity to make impactful change. #reflections #faith #purpose #youth #diaspora #identity #authenticity #africa

Episode 1 - Year-End Reflections: Faith & Purpose Key Themes: Excuses, Complaining, Pivoting, Practicing Empathy, Holding onto Faith "December...already?" I'm sure I'm not the only one who said this today. One moment we are celebrating the start of 2025, the next we are preparing for 2026! Time flies indeed! In this episode, I share learnings from my experiences throughout the year. I reflect on how l navigated setbacks to remain on track to achieve my goals. Although some things failed, some worked out. All things work together for good! Be inspired! #Dec1 #faith #purpose #pivot #empathy #authenticity #joy #reflections #2026 #2025 #thanksgiving

In this episode, I chat with Honour Dume about his experience pursuing faith and fitness. As the winner of the 2025 Ezekiel Guti USA Walkathon, he shares how he completed more than 600,000 steps in 2 weeks. To him, this was not about claiming the top price, but moving with a sense of purpose and connecting with God in the process. Discover why and how stewarding your body is spiritual discipline - and how you can start moving with purpose. Be inspired! #Africa #FIFMI #youth #sdg3 #wellness #education #podcast

In this episode, I interview Olohi Goodness John, a Smith College student (class of 2027) and founder of Justice through Literacy. Hailing from Nigeria, Olohi shares how her Christian faith fuels her passion for educational equity. Olohi’s story inspires young Christians to use their talents for social good, offering practical insights on blending faith, leadership, and social justice to drive meaningful change in their communities. Be inspired:) #christian #faith #impact #purpose #Bible #track #gospel #perserverance #humility #teamwork #love #joy #philosophy #careers #discipleship #Christ #Jesus #pray #african #africanstories Music by Onoychenko_music from Pixabay

In this episode, Nicolette Mtisi, a US-based Zimbabwean Data Scientist shares her experience utilizing social media for good. She highlights useful tactics to build a powerful digital footprint and maintain a strong personal brand.  Through her Christian faith, she has found inspiration to publish a book and minister the Word of God through her work on social media. Throughout this episode, reflect on how you can also integrate your faith into your day-to-day activities. Be blessed.  Daniel 11:32 “….But the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.” #christian #faith #sport #purpose #Bible #track #gospel #perseverance #humility #teamwork #love #joy #philosophy Music by ⁠Onoychenko_music⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

In this episode, I have a chat with Melita-Marie Roachford, a Track & Field Assistant Coach at Smith College. She shares how her Christian faith has influenced her coaching career and reflects on how she integrates values of humility, teamwork, and perseverance into her work. As an ambassador of Jesus Christ, she remains grounded in her faith, spreading love, light, and joy through the Word of God. Throughout this episode, reflect on how you can also integrate your faith into your day-to-day activities. Isaiah 40:31 - "But those who wait on the Lord, Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Romans 1:16-17 - "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” #christian #faith #sport #purpose #Bible #track #gospel #perserverance #humility #teamwork #love #joy #philosophy Music by Onoychenko_music from Pixabay

Welcome Back!!! I am glad to resume publishing exciting episodes with hopes of promoting digital storytelling for social change. In this episode, I share insights on the progression of this podcast - where we are coming from and where we are going! The vision is still clear - Amplify Voices of Change. Join me, on this quest to inspire, educate, and advocate for positive social change. If you know someone or YOU would want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to [email protected] and my team will get back to you. We’re not promising anything but hey, just give it a shot. Thank you. #storytelling #education #development #community #awareness #inspire #growth #africa #globalcitizenship #sustainability #youth | Music by Onoychenko_music from Pixabay

In this new episode, I chat with Webster Isheanopa Makombe, a Zimbabwean lawyer and former Youth Leader for Nutrition with the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement. For more than 5 years, Webster has been actively advocating against food insecurity, providing youth-centric advice on how to reimagine the future of food in Africa and beyond. Have a listen and learn more about how you can join the movement to end the food crisis #TogetherWeCan  🌾 What will it take to build resilient food systems in Africa?  🌽 How can we leverage Africa’s indigenous agricultural products to solve the global food crisis? 🌍 Can we ever solve the hunger crisis? #food #indigenous #resilience #globalgoals #SDG2 #zerohunger #empowerment #africa #power #youth #foodsystems #foodsecurity #development #SDGs #zimbabwe #impact #sustainability #equality #youthleadership #community #leadership #podcast #speaker #faith

I recently had a chat with Mpiwa Gwindi, a multi-talented performing and recording artist from Zimbabwe. In this episode she shares her inspiring journey of leading the 2018 Guinness World Record-recognised largest marimba ensemble (ZiMarimba Fest) and collaborating with international organizations to tackle global challenges through music and art. She further explores the following topics:   🎯Passion vs Purpose 🎯Art as an Advocacy Tool 🎯The Power of Communal Support #education #art #music #artist #community #ubuntu #passion #career #careerdevelopment #collegestudents #podcast #purpose #women #africa #sustainability #environment #climatechange #change #marimba #worldrecord

In this new episode, I chat with Eugenia Rogers - a Sierra Leonean and Environmental Science and Policy student at Smith College. She shares a phenomenal story of her journey starting a charity organization in Sierra Leone whilst advancing her interests in sustainability, youth empowerment and education. She dives deeper into the following topics: Purpose - Finding your “Why” The Power of Community & Ubuntu  Advancing Education in Africa  Be inspired!  #education #community #ubuntu #passion #career #careerdevelopment #collegestudents #podcast #purpose #women #africa #sustainability #environment #climatechange

Happy International Women’s Day🌺 🌟 I recently had a chat with Sarah Sackey, a Ghanaian - American and PharmD student at Northeastern University. In this episode, she shares a powerful story of her interests in the intersection of healthcare, business, and climate finance. She dives deeper into the following topics: Passion & Career Goals Women in the Venture Capital Space The Power of Mentors & Sponsors Mental Wellness, Planning & Faith Be inspired!  Power Story - Sarah Sackey: www.onthespotwithjuliana.com/ #mentor #sponsor #impact #passion #career #careerdevelopment #collegestudents #podcast #purpose #women #iwd2024 #iwd #business #finance #healthcare #africa

I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the 12th President of Smith College, Sarah Willie-LeBreton. In this episode, she shares insights on her remarkable leadership journey and outlines how individuals can embrace their authenticity and find joy. She draws lessons from her experiences as an accomplished scholar, sociologist, educator, and phenomenal leader. This is an episode worth listening to. Be Inspired! : “Figuring out what brings you joy, what gets your engines revving, and what excites you intellectually are the building blocks for figuring out what type of leader you may want to be…” ~Sarah Willie-LeBreton “On the Spot with Juliana” is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. : https://www.onthespotwithjuliana.com/

💡How can young people harness the Power of Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to contribute towards sustainable development?💡 In this new episode of On The Spot with Juliana, Tamuda Chimhanda (Co-Founder @PenPal + University of Rochester Student) shares his entrepreneurial journey in the technology space. He explores how young people can leverage AI and other budding softwares to develop more sustainable interventions which solve global challenges. Curious to learn more? Have a listen! #YouthInAction