Returnees, purpose and moving with the system w/ Michelle Konadu

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Return to Source

Araba Ofori-Acquah

12 episodes

3 days ago

Whether through stories, traditions or rituals, the wisdom of our Ancestors shows up in our lives more than we recognise. Ghanaian-British healer and writer, Araba Ofori-Acquah, interviews creatives, cultural leaders and entrepreneurs to learn how this wisdom influences their work and their lives. Return to Source is a podcast about culture and creativity, healing and heritage. As well as hearing about the innovative and impactful work of the guests, you'll gain an insight into the diverse Black and African cultures that shaped them 🌍✨

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Returnees, purpose and moving with the system w/ Michelle Konadu | S1E11

Return to Source

37 minutes 54 seconds

2 years ago

Returnees, purpose and moving with the system w/ Michelle Konadu | S1E11

In this episode, I speak to Michelle Konadu, the founder of Villa Diaspora - a community and provider of stress-free accomodation for people looking to move to Ghana. This conversation is filled with tips for anyone looking to move from the West to Ghana, or really any other Global South location. We discuss:

The importance of community in both Michelle's Ghanaian heritage and Diasporan upbringing
Why she moved back to Ghana
Michelle’s spiritual journey and dream experiences
Aligning with purpose through starting her business
What is bringing so many Diasporans to Ghana?
Some of the tensions that exist between Ghanaians and 'returnees'
Michelle’s passion for sharing the things that connect us
The legacy that Michelle wants to leave behind

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Want to connect with Michelle or Villa Diaspora? You can find them on Instagram @aj.konadu and @villa.diaspora or email hello@villadiaspora.com

Want to connect with me? Check out my website, connect with me on Instagram or TikTok @araba.oa, or meditate with me on Insight Timer. You can also join my mailing list for monthly musings about all things wellness.

To support the show, you can donate here: paypal.me/ashewellness

If you’re a business dedicated to culture, wellness or empowering people of colour and you’d like to sponsor, get in touch at araba@arabaoa.com

Podcast theme song created by musician and spoken word artiste Menaye 🎶 Find her on YouTube and Instagram.

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This episode was recorded at Musical Lunatics studio in Accra.