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"Bhan Gatkuoth is an independent podcast producer who is passionate about sharing the stories of marginalized groups. Her podcast series, Daughter, is one that is dedicated to sharing the untold stories of her mother. A strong South Sudanese woman who was unfortunately forced to become a child bride, a prisoner, and a refugee all before she turned 21 years old. The story of Bhan and her mother is one that uniquely situates their mother-daughter dynamic against the backdrop of their social positions while at the same time highlights the importance of voice and representation in our collective history. After graduating from the University of Calgary with a Bachelors degree in Communication and a diploma in Broadcast News Journalism, Bhan made a huge move to Quebec, Canada where she is currently working as a teachers aide and learning the french language.  She's also a big fan of coconut cream pie, and Friday night binges of episodes of The Office."

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Zimbabwean by birth, Kwapi Vengesayi studied architecture and sociology at the University of Idaho. He is a social entrepreneur, speaker, Amazon bestselling author, and creator and executive producer of the regionally acclaimed and award-winning social commentary performing arts showcase, the Shades of Black Show. He has worked with singer/songwriters that have gone on to sign to major record labels, dancers that have toured with major artists such as Ariana Grande and productions such as the Marvel Universe Tour, and more. In 2015 he gave a TEDx Talk titled “The Art of Activistic Entertainment” and is currently the Community Engagement Specialist for a nationally renowned organization. Creator and Executive Producer of the award-winning Shades of Black Show: Music by Possimiste - The Flight of Lulu copyright 2016

We all end up at this place in our lives where we just don't know what the next step is let alone what we see ourselves doing in the next 10 years. What you've got to realize is that life is a journey made up of one step at a time. Its not a big deal that you don't know what you want right this second. No one ever really does. Join in this weeks conversation on how to navigate life, and how to take the first step towards where you could possibly want to be one day. Safiya Farah - Seattlite, Somali, Bachelors in Economics, current coding fanatic & world traveller She's funny and incredibly determined to make a difference in the world. Follow her on IG: @SoSoSafiya Twitter: SoSoSafiya_ &Her website NewtoTheTechWorld.Wordpress.com where you can join her on her coding journey! Music by: Nathan Shompole IG: @Na.ShompFollow me on IG & Twitter: @Lshompole Website www.Lshompole.com & www.Kingdomsinthewild.com  

We get so wrapped up in identifying and labeling our purpose that we never take the time to reevaluate as we grow and change. At every single stage of our lives our experiences are shaping us, changing us… just like change is fluid and forever occurring, we need to be the same.Mentioned in the Episode: Sam Harris: Neuro-scientist, Author, Philosopher, Founder of Project Reason  Dan Harris: correspondent for ABC News, anchor for Nightline and co-anchor for the weekend edition of Good Morning AmericaJoe Rogan:  American stand-up comedian, podcast host, and retired martial artist.IG & Twitter : @LSHOMPOLEWebsite LSHOMPOLE.comMusic by: Journey by Mseq (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Mseq/54702 Ft: Admiral Bob,Texas Radio Fish

Maurice Harnsberry is a Seattle born and raised photographer keeping the art fresh and sincere. We sat down for a quick chat about the when whys and hows that brought him to this point in his style. Join in and send in your questions maybe for the next round. Check out his website mobettaphotography.squarespace.com you can also follow him on Instagram @Mobetta206 Also pass by my website LSHOMPOLE.COM and join in on the conversation IG & Twitter @LSHOMPOLE

It really sucks being broke, and even more so when you already have a couple of jobs under your belt or are swamped with school work Well this is where a great side hustle comes in clutch. This week I cover a few different websites, apps and ways to earn a little pocket change to keep your stress levels down.Check out Kingdomsinthewild.com for self publishing platform goodness.Slide in my Dm's Twitter & Instagram @Lshompole& the Website Lshompole.comMusic By Nathan Shompole @Na.Shomp IG 

The problem with being an adult is that it comes with a whole bunch of obligations that take up so much of our precious time. Finding the correct balance of social life, work, health and relationships can be extremely difficult but once you do nothing will ever be the same. Here are 5 tips on how to maximize and enjoy every minute of your life. LShompole.com Join the Minority Magic Newsletter 2 individuals will be picked to win a large print photograph from my collection.IG & Twitter @LshompoleNigel Marsh TEDX TALK Sydney Australiahttps://www.ted.com/talks/nigel_marsh_how_to_make_work_life_balance_work/transcript?language=en

Often times the fear of failure is much larger and scarier than the actual event.Yes it sucks and yes it’s embarrassing and it’s such a vulnerable place to be but it’s a valuable experience.This week I have 5 tips for how to get through these situations and how to make sure that failure happens less and hurts less. Music by Nathan Shompole IG @Na.ShompCheck out my website Lshompole.com IG & Twitter @Lshompole https://www.facebook.com/Wynwyni/Photography by N.L Shompole KingdomsInTheWild.com Modorland Project 

N.L. Shompole was born in Kenya. She is a multi-platform artist whose written and photographic works have been featured in various print and online publications including Two Cities Review, Words Dance Publication, Maps for Teeth, Invitation Annual, Kinfolks Quarterly and The Rising Phoenix Review.  She is the author of five poetry collections, including the amazon bestseller Lace Bone Beast collection Lace Bone Beast: Poems & Other Fairytales for Wicked Girls. She's dope yalllll and shes my sister! You can check out her work and buy her books & Artwork at Kingdomsinthewild.com She is also currently seeking creative individuals for a new project. You can find more information at the website above.Follow her on IG @OnArtAndFiction & @NLShompoleMusic by Nathan Shompole Follow him on Instagram @Na.Shomp

N.L. Shompole was born in Kenya. She is a multi-platform artist whose written and photographic works have been featured in various print and online publications including Two Cities Review, Words Dance Publication, Maps for Teeth, Invitation Annual, Kinfolks Quarterly and The Rising Phoenix Review.  She is the author of five poetry collections, including the amazon bestseller Lace Bone Beast collection Lace Bone Beast: Poems & Other Fairytales for Wicked Girls. She's dope yalllll and shes my sister!  You can check out her work and buy her books & Artwork at Kingdomsinthewild.com She is also currently seeking creative individuals for a new project. You can find more information at the website above.Follow her on IG @OnArtAndFiction & @NLShompoleMusic by Nathan Shompole Follow him on Instagram @Na.Shomp  Permalink

This week I cover 5 quick tips on what you need to know to be prepared and get the most out of networking events. This includes work conferences, meets and greets or even college job fairs! How to pack efficiently, how to read body language and how to maximize your interactions. Yes these events can be awkward especially for the introverts but with a little practice and preparation you'll do great! Tune in!  Check out www.Lshompole.com & www.Kingdomsinthewild.com  for Merchandise & the creatives collection! Submission for written work starts early March. Follow me on Instagram & Twitter @Lshompole  Music By Nathan Shompole Follow him on Instagram @Nathan.Shompole 

This week join me for a conversation with Najee Ladd-Ali who is a young black business owner in the greater Seattle Area. He spent a huge part of his life playing various sports (Football,Basketball) and now coaches a youth Basketball team while juggling owning a personal training company. Religion, Spirituality and family played large roles in his life making him the man that he is today. Most definitley worth the listen! Check out Lshompole.com Kingdomsinthewild.com AGAPE LOVE You can follow him on Instagram (@NLAtraining & @Flyabovedevelopment)His photographer Maurice Harnsberry IG (@Mobetta206) 

This week join me and my guest Jamela Mohamed as we discuss The Peace Corps, relationships, failure, politics traveling poetry and so much more. Jamela is a student, a spoken word artist, and is leaving soon for her service in Ethiopia with the Peace Corp. If you have been looking for that sign to say yes to that next big opportunity that comes your way, this is it! You can follow Jamela on Instagram @jamelaspeaks or @JamelaMohamed1 Subscribe to her makeup and beauty inspired channel @MilaBeautyhttps://www.peacecorps.gov/Kingdomsinthewild.com Follow me on IG & Twitter @Lshompole Website www.Lshompole.com Music by: 2014 spinningmerkaba Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Verify at http://ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 

Student loans, salaried jobs and 401Ks can be confusing. This weeks episode is short and to the point containing 5 or so tips on not only which apps can help you budget, but also how starting to save early can benefit you in the long run. Yes tax returns and retirement savings programs use a lot of gibberish but tune in to get the tips you need to become financially savvy and at least know how to make others believe that you're excelling at this adulting thing. Music by "spinningMerkaba" Music for intro & Outro 2014 spinningmerkaba Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Verify at http://ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345Http://www.Lshompole.com & Twitter|IG| @Lshompole Apps mentioned : Mint budgeting

Join me for a conversation with Danisha Lee a girl who would pick up everything and move  to follow her passion for research into vulnerability, Race, Shame, mental health and much much more! Like always thank you for listening! Please subscribe and leave a review/tell a friend. Music by: spinningmerkaba -Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) (ft. Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza) 

Join me for a conversation with Danisha Lee a girl who would pick up everything and move  to follow her passion for research into vulnerability, Race, Shame, mental health and much much more! Like always thank you for listening! Please subscribe and leave a review/tell a friend. Music by: spinningmerkaba -Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) (ft. Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza)

Join Lydia Shompole with guest Ian Ndambuki for a conversation about life, adventure, tripping & five finger discounts. This is a two part episode so please subscribe so that part two downloads automatically next Friday ! Check out his work onIG @Maa_Saiyan | Twitter @Disco_Spid3r | https://ianmasila.wordpress.com/ Music by: spinningmerkaba -Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) (ft. Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza)

Join Lydia Shompole with guest Ian Ndambuki for a conversation about life, adventure, tripping & five finger discounts. This is a two part episode so please subscribe so that part two downloads automatically next Friday ! Check out his work onIG @Maa_Saiyan | Twitter @Disco_Spid3r | https://ianmasila.wordpress.com/ Music by: spinningmerkaba -Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) (ft. Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza) 

Do you consider yourself an introvert? Have you never attended an event ALONE??? Well join me (Lydia Shompole) for this weeks episode. I cover a few tips on how to get the most of out an event and my thoughts on TEDx Seattle. TEDx stands for Technology, Entertainment & Design which is an annual event hosted in Seattle WA! Here is a link to the TEDx Seattle event page that has a bit more about each individual speaker as well as information about when the speakers videos will be posted online! (Trust me you need to watch them) http://tedxseattle.com/events/tedxseattle-2016/Here is another link to the regular TEDTalks website where they have thousands of amazing, inspiring and innovative talks....Take a break, kick your feet up and enjoy! https://www.ted.com/talksPlease tell a friend, leave a review or just send me a DM on IG or Twitter @lshompole Website: www.Lshompole.com Music by: spinningmerkaba -Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) (ft. Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza)