web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:21:28 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Glocal Citizens - Episodes Tagged with “Andray Mckenzie” https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/tags/andray%20mckenzie Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Glocal Citizenship is the recognition that we are simultaneously citizens of our local communities and of the world as a whole. It's about understanding how local actions have global impacts and how global issues affect our local communities. As Glocal Citizens, we strive to be informed, engaged, and responsible individuals who work to create a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. Explore the intersection of local and global impact with Glocal Citizens! Hosted by Florence Amerley Adu, this podcast delves into the experiences of inspiring individuals bridging their local selves with the wider world. Through engaging conversations with Dynamic Diasporans, Florence explores the personal and professional journeys that define Glocal Citizenship. Along the way, get to know more about the business of their business, including the technical and operational aspects involved in the work of manifesting a new world. Go beyond the headlines and discover how individuals are shaping a more just and sustainable world, both in their own communities and on a global scale. en episodic Dynamic Diasporans Making Local and Global Impact Florence Amerley Adu Glocal Citizenship is the recognition that we are simultaneously citizens of our local communities and of the world as a whole. It's about understanding how local actions have global impacts and how global issues affect our local communities. As Glocal Citizens, we strive to be informed, engaged, and responsible individuals who work to create a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. Explore the intersection of local and global impact with Glocal Citizens! Hosted by Florence Amerley Adu, this podcast delves into the experiences of inspiring individuals bridging their local selves with the wider world. Through engaging conversations with Dynamic Diasporans, Florence explores the personal and professional journeys that define Glocal Citizenship. Along the way, get to know more about the business of their business, including the technical and operational aspects involved in the work of manifesting a new world. Go beyond the headlines and discover how individuals are shaping a more just and sustainable world, both in their own communities and on a global scale. no borderless mindset, pan-africanism, pan-african progress, dynamic diasporans, solutionscape and stretch salon, entreprenuership, argoadu llc, gbekembe, mmofra channel, culture, business, travel, glocal, global citizen, africa, ghana, new york, florence adu, florence amerley adu, leap transmedia productions, glocal citizens podcast, social entrepreneurship, beyond the return, year of return, tourism, expat living, diaspora, mindset hack, glocal speak, returnee, reparative justice Florence Amerley Adu florence@leaptransmedia.com Episode 224: #tbt...Jamaica with Stacy Kirk, Andray McKenzie, Beverley Watson, Suki Fuller, Morris Sinclair, Natasha Moore, and Nydia Swaby https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/224 6fec25e6-1982-4e2a-bef2-56b7c1c9491f Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Florence Amerley Adu full Florence Amerley Adu 54:31 no Greetings Glocal Citizens! Beach has been in heavy rotation in my mind lately so I decided to recreate the experience of being there through conversations with guests from a favorite beach destination - Jamaica. Our tour guides for this virtual experience are fellow Stanford alum and techpreneur, Stacy Kirk; logistics, supply chain and production systems expert, Andray McKenzie; ceramic sculptor and art therapist, Beverley Watson; intelligence advisor, author, and speaker, Suki Fuller; global lifestyle ambassador, Morris Sinclair; talent development visionary, Natasha Moore; and Black feminist researcher, writer, and curator, Nydia Swaby. I drew some inspriation from learning that last week, on May 23rd, Jamaica observed May Day or Labour Day while this week, the US observes Memorial Day. In the spirit of meaningful work and service and reflection you’ll hear voices from Glocal Citizens throughout the years. Where to find our guests? Stacy Kirk (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/stacy-kirk) Andray McKenzie (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/andray-mckenzie) Beverley Watson (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/beverley-watson) Suki Fuller (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/suki-fuller) Morris Sinclair (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/morris-sinclair) Natasha D. Moore (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/natasha-d-moore) Nydia A. Swaby (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/nydia-swaby) Other topics of interest: May Day in Jamaica (http://www.nlj.gov.jm/labourday/labourday.html#:~:text=Since%201890%20May%201%20has,May%2023rd%20of%20each%20year.) The Origins of Memorial Day (https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/memday.pdf) Special Guests: Andray McKenzie, Beverley Watson, Morris Sinclair, Natasha Moore, Nydia Swaby, Stacy Kirk, and Suki Fuller. florence adu, florence amerley adu, brooklyn, suki fuller, medicanja, amy ashford garvey, stanford alum, Black feminist researcher, writer, and curator,intelligence advisor, global lifestyle ambassador, ghana, accra, argoadu llc, gbekembe, new york, los angeles, techprenuer, ceramic sculptor, art therapy, memorial day, glocal citizens podcast, leap transmedia, jamaica, stacy kirk, andray mckenzie, beverley watson, Natasha D. Moore, Nydia A. Swaby, morris sinclair, may day Greetings Glocal Citizens!

Beach has been in heavy rotation in my mind lately so I decided to recreate the experience of being there through conversations with guests from a favorite beach destination - Jamaica. Our tour guides for this virtual experience are fellow Stanford alum and techpreneur, Stacy Kirk; logistics, supply chain and production systems expert, Andray McKenzie; ceramic sculptor and art therapist, Beverley Watson; intelligence advisor, author, and speaker, Suki Fuller; global lifestyle ambassador, Morris Sinclair; talent development visionary, Natasha Moore; and Black feminist researcher, writer, and curator, Nydia Swaby.

I drew some inspriation from learning that last week, on May 23rd, Jamaica observed May Day or Labour Day while this week, the US observes Memorial Day. In the spirit of meaningful work and service and reflection you’ll hear voices from Glocal Citizens throughout the years.

Where to find our guests?
Stacy Kirk
Andray McKenzie
Beverley Watson
Suki Fuller
Morris Sinclair
Natasha D. Moore
Nydia A. Swaby

Other topics of interest:
May Day in Jamaica
The Origins of Memorial Day

Special Guests: Andray McKenzie, Beverley Watson, Morris Sinclair, Natasha Moore, Nydia Swaby, Stacy Kirk, and Suki Fuller.

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Beach has been in heavy rotation in my mind lately so I decided to recreate the experience of being there through conversations with guests from a favorite beach destination - Jamaica. Our tour guides for this virtual experience are fellow Stanford alum and techpreneur, Stacy Kirk; logistics, supply chain and production systems expert, Andray McKenzie; ceramic sculptor and art therapist, Beverley Watson; intelligence advisor, author, and speaker, Suki Fuller; global lifestyle ambassador, Morris Sinclair; talent development visionary, Natasha Moore; and Black feminist researcher, writer, and curator, Nydia Swaby.

I drew some inspriation from learning that last week, on May 23rd, Jamaica observed May Day or Labour Day while this week, the US observes Memorial Day. In the spirit of meaningful work and service and reflection you’ll hear voices from Glocal Citizens throughout the years.

Where to find our guests?
Stacy Kirk
Andray McKenzie
Beverley Watson
Suki Fuller
Morris Sinclair
Natasha D. Moore
Nydia A. Swaby

Other topics of interest:
May Day in Jamaica
The Origins of Memorial Day

Special Guests: Andray McKenzie, Beverley Watson, Morris Sinclair, Natasha Moore, Nydia Swaby, Stacy Kirk, and Suki Fuller.

]]> Episode 70: A Medicanja Evolution with Andray Mckenzie https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/70 d370488d-d082-4922-ab82-49fa723db061 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Florence Amerley Adu full Florence Amerley Adu 1:04:24 no 420 Greetings Glocal Citizens! In observation of what is now International Cannabis Appreciation Day, we're going to the home of "Cannabis Culture" -- Jamaica! This week I'm hosting Andray Mckenzie, Company Secretary and CEO of Medicanja Limited, a medical cannabis production and distribution company based in Kingston, Jamaica. Founded by Dr. Henry Lowe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Lowe), a pioneer in cannabis research, Medicanja has been in operation since 2013 and aims to chart the way forward in the development of a medical marijuana industry in Jamaica. Prior to joining Medicanja, Andray established himself as an expert in supply chain and demand planning systems in a large scale manufacturing environments particular in the food and beverage industry. In his 20-year career in the FMCG sector he worked in Supply Chain, Sales, Innovations, Trade Intelligence, Distribution and several game changing projects. Guinness, Diageo, Heineken and Red Stripe are among the global organizations that benefitted from his experience. Andray has received numerous awards for break through performances, forecast accuracy, innovations, brand value creation and supply management. In his experience in consultancy and advisory capacities, Andray worked with companies such as Vasttips, the Transport Authorities of Jamaica, Celebrations Brands Limited, Biotech R&D Institute Limited, EG Wellness Brands Limited. Where to find Andray and Medicanja? www.medicanjajamaica.com (http://www.medicanjajamaica.com/) info@medicanjajamaica.com On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andray-mckenzie-0102191b/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MedicanjaLimited/?ref=page_internal) Who is Andray listening to? Buju Banton (https://www.bujubanton.com/) About Dance Hall (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancehall) What's Andray reading? Macolm Gladwell (https://www.gladwellbooks.com) Jim Collins (https://www.jimcollins.com) Other topics of interest: Portugal was the first country in the world to decriminalize all drugs (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Portugal) Dunn's River Falls (https://www.visitjamaica.com/listing/dunns-river-falls-and-park/30/) Frome Sugar Factory (https://nljdigital.nlj.gov.jm/items/show/16#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0) Blue Ocean Strategy (https://www.blueoceanstrategy.com/what-is-blue-ocean-strategy/) Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) (https://dobusinessjamaica.com/about-jampro/) Special Guest: Andray McKenzie. florence amerley adu, florence adu, business, travel, podcast, andray mckenzie, medicanja, jamaica, medical marijuana, cannabis, ceo, leap transmedia, glocal citizens podcast, 420, kingston, ghana, dr. henry lowe, cannabis research, expat, red stripe, diageo, supply chain logistics, industrial hemp, technology 420 Greetings Glocal Citizens!
In observation of what is now International Cannabis Appreciation Day, we're going to the home of "Cannabis Culture" -- Jamaica! This week I'm hosting Andray Mckenzie, Company Secretary and CEO of Medicanja Limited, a medical cannabis production and distribution company based in Kingston, Jamaica. Founded by Dr. Henry Lowe, a pioneer in cannabis research, Medicanja has been in operation since 2013 and aims to chart the way forward in the development of a medical marijuana industry in Jamaica.

Prior to joining Medicanja, Andray established himself as an expert in supply chain and demand planning systems in a large scale manufacturing environments particular in the food and beverage industry. In his 20-year career in the FMCG sector he worked in Supply Chain, Sales, Innovations, Trade Intelligence, Distribution and several game changing projects. Guinness, Diageo, Heineken and Red Stripe are among the global organizations that benefitted from his experience. Andray has received numerous awards for break through performances, forecast accuracy, innovations, brand value creation and supply management. In his experience in consultancy and advisory capacities, Andray worked with companies such as Vasttips, the Transport Authorities of Jamaica, Celebrations Brands Limited, Biotech R&D Institute Limited, EG Wellness Brands Limited.

Where to find Andray and Medicanja?
www.medicanjajamaica.com
info@medicanjajamaica.com
On LinkedIn
On Facebook

Who is Andray listening to?
Buju Banton
About Dance Hall

What's Andray reading?
Macolm Gladwell
Jim Collins

Other topics of interest:
Portugal was the first country in the world to decriminalize all drugs
Dunn's River Falls
Frome Sugar Factory
Blue Ocean Strategy
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)

Special Guest: Andray McKenzie.

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In observation of what is now International Cannabis Appreciation Day, we're going to the home of "Cannabis Culture" -- Jamaica! This week I'm hosting Andray Mckenzie, Company Secretary and CEO of Medicanja Limited, a medical cannabis production and distribution company based in Kingston, Jamaica. Founded by Dr. Henry Lowe, a pioneer in cannabis research, Medicanja has been in operation since 2013 and aims to chart the way forward in the development of a medical marijuana industry in Jamaica.

Prior to joining Medicanja, Andray established himself as an expert in supply chain and demand planning systems in a large scale manufacturing environments particular in the food and beverage industry. In his 20-year career in the FMCG sector he worked in Supply Chain, Sales, Innovations, Trade Intelligence, Distribution and several game changing projects. Guinness, Diageo, Heineken and Red Stripe are among the global organizations that benefitted from his experience. Andray has received numerous awards for break through performances, forecast accuracy, innovations, brand value creation and supply management. In his experience in consultancy and advisory capacities, Andray worked with companies such as Vasttips, the Transport Authorities of Jamaica, Celebrations Brands Limited, Biotech R&D Institute Limited, EG Wellness Brands Limited.

Where to find Andray and Medicanja?
www.medicanjajamaica.com
info@medicanjajamaica.com
On LinkedIn
On Facebook

Who is Andray listening to?
Buju Banton
About Dance Hall

What's Andray reading?
Macolm Gladwell
Jim Collins

Other topics of interest:
Portugal was the first country in the world to decriminalize all drugs
Dunn's River Falls
Frome Sugar Factory
Blue Ocean Strategy
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)

Special Guest: Andray McKenzie.

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