• THROWBACK : Judge Rose Musonye Smith
    Mar 24 2022

    Betty chats with Judge Rose, who moved from Africa to the US, completed law school, worked in the private sector and then served for many years in Washington, DC., as an Administrative Law Judge. She talks about her work, her travels, and her plans for retirement.  

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    21 Min.
  • THROWBACK: Janelle Victry arrives homeless, and becomes a London Community Leader
    Mar 17 2022

    Janelle Victry arrived in the United Kingdom as a young woman from a small Caribbean island, with 75 English Pounds, determined to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse.

    Her only friend in London failed to show up as arranged at the airport. She wound up sleeping with the drug addicts outside the Westminster Cathedral. 

    Hear her amazing conversation with Betty. She fought back to become an established professional in the British National Health Service, and a strong advocate for women and minorities in the north London community where she now lives.  

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    32 Min.
  • Season Wrap-Up with Betty
    Mar 10 2022

    Betty wraps up Season One with a reflection on the amazing people of the African Diaspora who've appeared on the show. From journalists, to entrepreneurs, to doctors and a female judge. And she looks forward to Season Two.

    Do you know someone who would be a great guest? Want to let us know what you think about the show? Visit and join the Doors of Africa Facebook Group!  

     

     

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    6 Min.
  • Episode 16: Christine K. St.Vil - Mom, Speaker, Author, and Social Media Trainer
    Mar 3 2022

    Christine is the Founder of the Social Scoop® where she helps small businesses (primarily mompreneurs) harness the power of social media to grow their business and brand. Through her blog (MomsNCharge.com), she has traveled to places such as Disney and the beautiful islands of Turks and Caicos to write about events, travel & social media trends.   

    As an award-winning entrepreneur and content creator, she was also an instructor in the Steve Harvey Success Institute for 4 years (where she taught blogging and social media for entrepreneurs). Her work has been featured in numerous local and national TV and media outlets. 

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    17 Min.
  • Episode 15: Mwiza C.K. Munthali - Malawian-born radio host, activist and Diaspora Specialist
    Feb 24 2022

    Mwiza C.K. Munthali is a Malawian-born radio host who can be heard in Washington, DC. on WPFW - the Pacifica station in the United States. 

    He tells Betty about his journey from Malawi, his non-profit work for the African Diaspora, his involvement with the AFI Silver Theater in Maryland, and his hopes for the future of understanding between nations and creeds.  

    For bonus questions visit DoorsofAfricaPodcast.Supercast.com 

     

     

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    24 Min.
  • Episode 14: Dr. Stanley Okoro MD - plastic surgeon and author
    Feb 17 2022

    Doctor Okoro served in the United States Navy after arriving from Nigeria. Then he launched his own practice in plastic surgery in Georgia. He tells Becky about his journey, his dedication to his work both in the US and Nigeria, and what it takes to succeed. 

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    13 Min.
  • Episode 12: Vee Roberts, Award-Winning Marketing Practitioner
    Feb 3 2022

    Vee chats with Betty about her journey from single-Mum to award-winning marketer, and what it took her to succeed in sales, leading to the launch of her own award-winning marketing business. 

    https://www.insight2marketing.com/

    Bonus questions can be heard at

    https://www.doorsofafricapodcast.supercast.com

     

     

     

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    18 Min.
  • Episode 11: Tabisa Taliwaku Kalisa
    Jan 20 2022

    Tabisa “Tabi” Taliwaku Kalisa is the Communications Manager for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Office of Procurement (OP) in Washington, DC. She's responsible for implementing the Agency’s acquisition workforce's internal and external communication suite, brand and media strategy.

    She chats with Betty about coming from Uganda, and the tenacity it takes to succeed at work in the United States. 

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    43 Min.