Deo Mwano takes us into one of his recent presentation on Juneteenth. He emphasis how Juneteenth is not just a black holiday but an all American holiday. In this presentation he talks about his experiences as Congolese immigrant learning about the black experience and taking ownership of it after resettling to America as a young boy. He also talks about the important of not being passive and dismissive of black history and the black experience. Learn more about Deo's work at Deomwano.com

Deo was invited to speak to college students about moving from direct services to systemic changes. Deo used his experience helping biopic businesses during covid as a case study of his presentation. He provided tools to help students understand the importance of co-desiging solutions with those impacted by the issues the most. Learn more about Deo's work at deomwanoconsultancy.com

Deo reflects on a time frame 5 years ago where he had to juggle family, work and community expectations. He reflects on the importance of taking ownership to the decision we all make based on the consequences versus positive end results. Learn more about Deo's work at Deomwano.com Podcast Music by Martin Toe

Deo provides a lens into his live presentation as a speaker/trainer with his latest podcast. Forgiveness is one of the most powerful human tools. Our emotions play an important part in who we are. The anger or pain we carry keeps us from moving forward. If we are not careful, it becomes part of us. It influences our behaviors in how we love ourselves and others. Forgiving is an act that happens within us. It is the freeing of ourselves from pain, anger and bondage. The anger, bitterness and pain caused by not forgiving is very deceiving. It tricks us into protecting those feelings because it is the only way we feel like we have control of our reactions to the painful experiences we go through every day. Music by Martin Toe Learn more about at Deomwanoconsultancy.com

Reginald Lewis's book inspired me. A business pioneer. In 1987, Lewis bought Beatrice International Foods from Beatrice Companies for $985 million, renaming it TLC Beatrice International Holdings Inc.,[4] a snack food, beverage, and grocery store conglomerate that was the largest African-American owned and managed business in the U.S. Music by Martin Toe Learn more Deo's work at deomwanoconsultancy.com

I got the opportunity to interview my high school Marketing Teacher, Judy Johnson. Judy Johnson taught high school marketing and management classes for over 26 years. Her classes were hands-on and project based. Today she is a retired and runs her own business as a justice of the peace officiating weddings. Music by Martin Toe Learn more about Deo at Deomwanoconsultancy.com

Black Dad Experience Interview 2 What is the black dad experience like? In this interview I spoke with Jamie Williams and Anthony Poore about their experiences as black fathers, culture traditions and preparing their children in this racial division society. We also spoke about the pressure of being a perfect father. Jamie is an assistant soccer coach at a University. Anthony Poore is the Executive Director for New Hampshire Humanities. Podcast music by Martin Toe Learn more about Deo's work at deomwanoconsultancy.com

Black Dad Experience Interview 1 What is the black dad experience like? In this interview I spoke with Brian Brady and Daudi Juma about their experiences as black fathers, culture traditions and preparing their children in this racial division society we are living in. Brian is an administrator at a University overseeing a game design lab and Daudi is community leader working with youths and supporting Congolese community in Manchester NH. Podcast music by Martin Toe

Persevere to Excel Podcast with Dr Marie Ramas. We talked about music, Hamilton, identifying/Exercising your power, being grounded and making a difference in your community. Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, M.D., is a family physician activist with almost a decade of experience practicing full scope family medicine with obstetrics in Nashua, N.H. As the current medical director for GateHouse Treatment Center, she is charged to develop an integrated primary model for adults with substance use disorder. Dr. Ramas focuses her passion in promoting health equity as a national speaker, board of director member of the New Hampshire Academy of Family Physicians, state initiatives, and as a guest health expert on local radio syndications. Listen to the entire podcast on Sound-cloud, Spotify or Apple Podcast Learn more about Deo at [email protected] Music by Martin Toe

Interview with Brian Cartier, a multi media artist. We talked about surviving as an artist, affirmation, family history, perseverance, grit and mindset. BRIAN CARTIER Based a few miles North of Boston, Brian is a self-trained Visual Artist who covers a rather wide range of expression. Within his body of work you'll find many different styles and methods, different mediums and forms of creative communication. Brian has been featured in several magazines, both local & national and has curated or showcased in numerous exhibits, managed & produced events, and worked with youth groups as a project leader, speaker or creative consultant. Many of Brian's works are owned by collectors in 15 states and 4 countries. Brian is also VP of HoopHop, Inc, a 501(c)(3) that raises funds to generate creative opportunities for under-privileged youth through a music based basketball tournament & community resource fair. Learn more about Brian at https://www.b-cartier.com Learn more about Deo at deomwanoconsultancy.com