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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.
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  <description>Late summer greetings, Glocal Citizens!
It’s that time of year in most of the northern hemisphere - Back to School! Students of all manner from first time learners to adult continuing educationers are migrating to a learning institution near you--Kindergartens, middle and high schools, trade colleges, university campuses and some are taking to phones, tablets or computers for online courses. ’Tis the season for getting the mind ready for a new round of training, building and expansion. So this week, in preparation for the start of classes its a review session with some glocal citizens firmly planted in the business of education. Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/taiye-ayoola-adedeji), author of the innovative, educational and interactive Yoruba-English bilingual book—The Yoruba Sound Book for Children, Ayobisi Osuntusa (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/ayobisi-osuntusa), Executive Director of Sesame Square Nigeria Foundation, a mirror image and partner organization of Sesame Workshop; Nisha Ligon (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/nisha-ligon), Co-founder and Senior Advisor of Tanzania-based, UBONGO, Africa's leading kids' edutainment company and Videographer, Composer, and Musician, Farai Malianga (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/farai-malianga) a tenure track Professor at Florida State University with a focus on Music for dance and choreography all join us with insights on learning education, arts and people. Class is in session, let’s LEAP right in!
 Special Guests: Ayobisi Osuntusa, Farai Malianga, Nisha Ligon, and Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Late summer greetings, Glocal Citizens!</p>

<p>It’s that time of year in most of the northern hemisphere - Back to School! Students of all manner from first time learners to adult continuing educationers are migrating to a learning institution near you--Kindergartens, middle and high schools, trade colleges, university campuses and some are taking to phones, tablets or computers for online courses. ’Tis the season for getting the mind ready for a new round of training, building and expansion. So this week, in preparation for the start of classes its a review session with some glocal citizens firmly planted in the business of education. <a href="https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/taiye-ayoola-adedeji" rel="nofollow">Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji</a>, author of the innovative, educational and interactive Yoruba-English bilingual book—The Yoruba Sound Book for Children, <a href="https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/ayobisi-osuntusa" rel="nofollow">Ayobisi Osuntusa</a>, Executive Director of Sesame Square Nigeria Foundation, a mirror image and partner organization of Sesame Workshop; <a href="https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/nisha-ligon" rel="nofollow">Nisha Ligon</a>, Co-founder and Senior Advisor of Tanzania-based, UBONGO, Africa&#39;s leading kids&#39; edutainment company and Videographer, Composer, and Musician, <a href="https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/farai-malianga" rel="nofollow">Farai Malianga</a> a tenure track Professor at Florida State University with a focus on Music for dance and choreography all join us with insights on learning education, arts and people. Class is in session, let’s LEAP right in!</p><p>Special Guests: Ayobisi Osuntusa, Farai Malianga, Nisha Ligon, and Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Late summer greetings, Glocal Citizens!</p>

<p>It’s that time of year in most of the northern hemisphere - Back to School! Students of all manner from first time learners to adult continuing educationers are migrating to a learning institution near you--Kindergartens, middle and high schools, trade colleges, university campuses and some are taking to phones, tablets or computers for online courses. ’Tis the season for getting the mind ready for a new round of training, building and expansion. So this week, in preparation for the start of classes its a review session with some glocal citizens firmly planted in the business of education. <a href="https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/taiye-ayoola-adedeji" rel="nofollow">Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji</a>, author of the innovative, educational and interactive Yoruba-English bilingual book—The Yoruba Sound Book for Children, <a href="https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/ayobisi-osuntusa" rel="nofollow">Ayobisi Osuntusa</a>, Executive Director of Sesame Square Nigeria Foundation, a mirror image and partner organization of Sesame Workshop; <a href="https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/nisha-ligon" rel="nofollow">Nisha Ligon</a>, Co-founder and Senior Advisor of Tanzania-based, UBONGO, Africa&#39;s leading kids&#39; edutainment company and Videographer, Composer, and Musician, <a href="https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/farai-malianga" rel="nofollow">Farai Malianga</a> a tenure track Professor at Florida State University with a focus on Music for dance and choreography all join us with insights on learning education, arts and people. Class is in session, let’s LEAP right in!</p><p>Special Guests: Ayobisi Osuntusa, Farai Malianga, Nisha Ligon, and Taiye Ayoola-Adedeji.</p>]]>
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