Concrete Pastures Podcast
The word immigrant to so many like me, it signifies someone with a dream; a dreamer. I am Nancy Mulemwa Siisii. I was born and raised in Zambia, Africa, but I later migrated to America and settled in New York where I’ve been living for 20 years.
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S6 Ep 19 Steven Dossou Action Man— The Upside of Losing Momentum (opens the original)
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Steven Dossou is a TEDx Speaker, Investor, Author, and Entrepreneur, dedicated to empowering individuals and startups to break boundaries and achieve extraordinary success. As the founder of IRIS Vision Capital, he has impacted thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives worldwide. From humble beginnings in Togo to the global stage, Steven's nickname ''Action man'' stems from his relentlessness , ambition and visionary leadership that are shaping the future of entrepreneurship and
S6 Ep18 Wesley Warshawer -Leaving the Bubble: Cultural shock, Epiphanies & Humility (opens the original)
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Wesley Warshawer is a business analyst in Silicon Valley’s semiconductor industry, a Fulbright Scholar to South Korea, essayist, podcast host, and speaker. He loves his work. For a living, he analyzes situations with data and communicates about it. But outside of semiconductors, he is passionate about exiting the safety of his “bubble” to learn. After a profound epiphany on a study abroad semester to India at 19 years old, Wesley has looked for wisdom in travel. Travel can be across the world or
Don't wait to live: Retirement Lessons from the African Retirees in the Diaspora Pt 2 (opens the original)
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A multi-panel conversation exploring how African immigrant families navigate money, retirement and cultural expectations in the diaspora. Speakers discuss prioritizing health, investing for the next generation, avoiding materialistic pressure, and practical steps like life insurance, job choices and sharing financial information. The episode mixes personal stories and concrete advice on celebrating loved ones in meaningful ways, protecting financial futures, and balancing enjoyment with long-ter
Don't wait to live: Retirement Lessons from the African Retirees in the Diaspora Pt 1 (opens the original)
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In this special two-part episode, podcasters and retired guests share candid stories and practical advice about retiring in the diaspora. They discuss financial planning (401(k), pension, life insurance, trusts), healthcare access (Medicare/Medicaid, union benefits), and the emotional side of retirement. Speakers explore integration, whether to retire back home or stay, the importance of daily routines and community, and why you should start enjoying life now while still preparing for the future
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