The podcast is a great way to promote cultural awareness and an appreciation of viewpoints from our hosts and guests through their cultural lens.
ChitChat with AkuaDede is an evolving podcast that dives into the vibrant world of global culture, exploring rich heritage, traditions, and values. Our host, AkuaDede, has a unique perspective on culture, having grown up in Ghana, lived in the United Kingdom, and settled in the United States. She will showcase highlights from the rhythmic beats of African music to the intricate patterns of traditional textiles and celebrate the diversity and beauty of other cultures by discussing similarities and differences.
Furthermore, culture refers to a group of people’s shared values, customs, and behaviors. This encompasses traditions such as practices, rituals, and ceremonies passed down through generations; values: beliefs and principles that guide behavior and decision-making; language; arts and Entertainment; and social norms—unwritten rules and expectations that govern behavior within a group. Therefore, our podcast will explore, investigate, and have conversations with individuals about culture and identity.
Last, culture influences how individuals perceive themselves and their place in the world. Cultural norms and values inform behavior, decision-making, and interactions with others. Shared cultural practices and traditions can create a sense of belonging and community. ChitChat will touch on topics related to relationships, such as marriages, dating, and culture.
AkuaDede had the pleasure and privilege to meet and chitchat with Dr. Irene Naa Adorkor Wulff, CEO of FOCOS Orthopedic Group, Ghana, West Africa. Dr. Wulff is the chief anesthesiologist at FOCOS, and also one of the recipient's of Africa's most influential woman award for 2024. Dr. Wulff shares her journey from childhood to becoming a revered medical professional. I also discussed the fact that, in Ghana, mixed-race children receive better socio-economic opportunities compared to dark-skinned children. Therefore, being a woman of mixed-race, I asked Dr. Wulff some uncomfortable questions regarding the Ghanaian culture and perception on race, and its impact on her status in the Ghanaian society.
Welcome! Join the conversation as we dive deeper into the fascinating discussion with Dr. Mary Asabea Apea-Ashun, CEO of Ghana International School!
In Part 2, Dr. Apea-Ashun answers the challenging questions regarding the enrollment, acceptance, and management of prospective LGBTQ+ students, among other issues such as:
Get ready for another thought-provoking discussion filled with valuable insights!
Welcome! Hello, in Episode #6 of our podcast, our host takes us on an inspirational, fun-filled and entertaining chitchat with one of Ghana's beautiful young trailblazing entrepreneur's SARAZ! We discuss the similarities and differences in the dating culture of Ghana and the United States. We also chitchat about SARAZ's inspiring journey from college into the business world.
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