The Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast)
Join hosts Jonathan, Aziza and Imo on the Voices of Influential People (the VIP Podcast), as they take you on an exciting journey of empowerment, revelation and strategy building with the world's most influential changemakers of African descent. Each episode will introduce you to notable high achievers across politics, business, media and humanitarianism and provide formula cards for success you can apply to your daily life.
Episodes
12 episodes
How to Create a Million-Dollar Fashion Brand with Lanny Smith (Founder of actively Black, & Former NBA Player)
Join us for the 11th and final episode of our VIP season as we sit down with Lanny Smith, former Sacramento Kings NBA player, and founder of Actively Black and Active Faith.Lanny shares his inspiring journey from th...
Creating Spaces for Black Success with Raphael Sofoluke (CEO of UK Black Business Show & Author)
Join us on this enlightening 10th episode as we sit down with the multifaceted creative force and CEO, Raphael Sofuloke. He shares his unique approach as a visionary, entrepreneur and accomplished author and his journey of how he transforms raw...
How to Unleash Your Potential with Robinson Lynn (Executive Director of Momentum Education)
In our 9th episode, we engage in a conversation with Robinson Lynn, a leadership and development expert whose work, to empower educators and students, emphasizes the profound belief that every individual matters. From helping you form ideal ...
Building a Smart City in Africa with Naomi Sesay (Smart City developer, Head of Creative Equity, Channel 4)
In our eighth episode, we engage in an insightful conversation about the development of Smart Cities with our esteemed guest, Naomi Sesay. Naomi is pioneering the creation of the world’s first smart, sustainable, female-centric city in Sierr...
AfroFuturism: Embracing Tomorrow - with Abdul Abdullah (CEO of AfroFuture Fest)
In our 7th Episode, we're marking World Creativity and Innovation Day with a special guest: Abdul Abdullah, the visionary CEO and Co-Founder behind AfroFuture Fest. This Global event shines a spotlight on the vibrant creativity ...
Healthcare & Innovation in Brazil- with Arthur Lima (Founder, AfroSaúde)
In episode six, we celebrate World Health Day with a key discussion around healthcare and innovation, highlighting the experiences and perspectives of Black Brazilians. Dentist and Founder of AfroSaúde, Arthur Lima joins us from Brazil...
Championing Human Rights for the Marginalized - with Simantha Sibanda (Founder, Appreciate Africa)
In our 5th episode, Samantha Sibanda joins us all the way from China to discuss how she effectively pursues Human Rights for people of african descent, despite its history of a hostile racial environment. Her organization,...
The Intersection of Race & Democracy - with Desirée Cormier Smith (Special Rep for Racial Equity and Justice, U.S. State Dep)
What does democracy look like in 2024 and beyond? What’s at stake as many critical elections across the globe are set to happen? How is the mission to achieve racial equity and equality being prioritized as the fate of democracy hangs in the...
Leadership and Finance For a Sustainable Future - with Joseph Owolabi (Former Global President, ACCA)
In our 3rd episode, Joseph Owolabi, Founder of Rubicola Consulting and the youngest and first Black Global President of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), stops by “The Voices of Influential People (The VIP) Podcast” ...
Global Black History - with Dr. Sheila Walker (Cultural Anthropologist)
In our second episode, renowned cultural anthropologist, writer, documentary filmmaker and Executive Director of Afrodiaspora Global and MIPAD Global Advisor, Dr. Sheila S. Walker joins us from the USA for a special discussion on global Blac...
The Art of Connectology - with Kamil Olufowobi (Founder of MIPAD)
In our pilot episode, Kamil Olufowobi, the Connectologist and founder and visionary of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) joins us for a conversation about the mission of MIPAD, the importance of forming and leveraging valua...
Voices of Influential People (The VIP Podcast) Trailer
Tune into the Voices of Influential People, the VIP Podcast for a unique podcast experience that will elevate your strategy and build a bridge that connects you to today’s most influential global changemakers of African descent from politics, b...