Voices Less Heard with Dr. PMak

Dr. PMak is joined by Oneil Randall, Founder and President of Fusion Rise, a groundbreaking Black-led organization that's transforming how we approach community empowerment. Randall shares how his unique background - from his Caribbean roots and Jamaican military service to his expertise in net-zero building - shaped his vision for addressing systemic inequities.

Dr. PMak speaks with Tiara Cash, the dynamic founder of Crowned Vitta LLC, whose work weaves together mindfulness, meta-awareness, and relationship building in innovative ways. Currently pursuing a doctorate in Social Psychology at Simon Fraser University as a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar, Cash shares insights from 20+ years of personal mindfulness practice and professional experience across higher education, athletics, and non-profit sectors.

Dr. PMak and Kofi Achampong in today's episode, delve into crucial advocacy initiatives shaping Black communities across Canada. This discussion explores three pivotal areas: the historic Black Class Action lawsuit, Canada's evolving engagement with the African continent through the Canada-Africa strategy, and the economic landscape for Black entrepreneurs as Canada approaches its federal election.

Dr.PMak in this episode, explores the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and early childhood education with two passionate educators. Rachel, a sqilxʷ/syilx member of Okanagan Indian Band, and Andrea, a Montessori-specialized educator, share their unique perspectives on transforming early learning spaces through their social enterprise called Juniper Tree Learning.

In this episode Coach JT Ward shares insights from his private practice, W.A.R.D Athletics, where since 2016 he's been implementing his philosophy centered on work, accountability, resilience, and determination.

Dr. PMak and Alison Isaac discuss the rising voices of Afro-Caribbean-Canadian writers. They explored her recent literary successes, including her short story "Legacy" which caught attention at the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival's Emergent Writers competition and went on to win the inaugural issue of Rewrite Reads. Join us for this fascinating discussion about emerging voices in Caribbean-Canadian literature and Afrocentrism. 

Dr. PMak and Alison Isaac discuss the rising voices of Afro-Caribbean-Canadian writers. They explored her recent literary successes, including her short story "Legacy" which caught attention at the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival's Emergent Writers competition and went on to win the inaugural issue of Rewrite Reads. Join us for this fascinating discussion about emerging voices in Caribbean-Canadian literature and Afrocentrism. 

Dr. PMak sits down with design strategist and public speaking expert Kevan Gilbert to unpack the art and science of effective facilitation, creative leadership, and building an entrepreneurial mindset. Drawing from their experience leading workshops and strategic initiatives, they explore practical design thinking strategies centering the work that Kevan does through his company co.school. Dr. PMak and Kevan Gilbert discuss the life hacks of entrepreneurship, focusing on creative processes of building teams, creative design thinking, importance of collaboration and co-creation of ideas. 

Tinashe, a social entrepreneur, shares his journey from Zimbabwe to Canada and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses his experiences starting businesses in Zimbabwe during a period of economic instability and inflation. He shares his transition to the United States and his pursuit of a master's degree. Overall, Tinashe's story highlights the resilience and determination required to navigate entrepreneurship in challenging environments.________________________________________________________________________About Patrick Makokoro Ph.D | Social Entrepreneur, Educational Researcher, Development Practitioner // I am an author, social entrepreneur, researcher, and development practitioner. My work focuses on creating sustainable solutions for social challenges. With a passion for positive change I am dedicated to making a meaningful impact on communities through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts. \\

In this conversation Dr PMak and Michael Ford cover a wide range of topics, including the income potential in trades, global crises, the future of humanity, and the meaning of life. Michael shares insights on the importance of mastery, the impact of instant gratification on youth, and the significance of building communities and purpose. He also discusses the role of spirituality in his work and the value of perseverance.________________________________________________________________________About Patrick Makokoro Ph.D | Social Entrepreneur, Educational Researcher, Development Practitioner // I am an author, social entrepreneur, researcher, and development practitioner. My work focuses on creating sustainable solutions for social challenges. With a passion for positive change I am dedicated to making a meaningful impact on communities through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts. \\