PODCAST PREVIEWS
“REEL INSPIRATION”
SIMONE WRIGHT, PARTING THE ROOTS
Aakowa sat down with Simone Wright, who runs a company called Parting The Roots, which works to educate and engage the public by sharing the history, politics and art behind Black hair. We discussed the topic of roots and home.
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DON PULKER, YOUTH WORKER
Aakowa sat down with Don Pulker, who has worked for over a decade at Covenant House in downtown Toronto, helping youth through homelessness and sex trafficking.
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WAYNE SAMUELS, MUSIC INDUSTRY
Aakowa sat down with Wayne Samuels, who has worked behind the scenes in the music and entertainment industry for nearly three decades, helping artists in their quest for success. The podcast discussion focuses on the impact money has on the close people who surround as witness to any success.
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MICHELLE ALLMAN-ESDAILLE, MUSIC LICENSING
Aakowa sat down with Michelle Allman-Esdaille, who is the owner and CEO of The Hook & Company, The Hook Sync Group and Sustainable Creative Living. The conversation focused on how people of colour can navigate and overcome any ignorance, stereotypes and mistreatment from society as it relates to their skin and culture.
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VERONICA VA VIE, COMEDIAN
Aakowa speaks to comedian, Veronica Va Vie, who offers her take on the power of social media in our lives. She discusses the quest we have in being popular and why it matters so much to people.
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NATALIE SILVERA, DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVOR
Aakowa speaks to Natalie Silvera, who was in a domestic abuse relationship for 15 years. She speaks about her experiences, her current mindset, and offers advice for others that are caught in similar circumstances.
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