The Qonnect
A platform exploring stories of purposeful life lived across and between cultures and celebrating our common existence and humanity. Hosted by Qali Id, a world traveller, advocate and storyteller, this weekly interview podcast champions the individual story as being the fabric of our common humanity and connecting us to a new way of seeing the world. You will hear everyday people’s stories on identity, culture, lifestyle and purpose as guided by personable, introspective and intimate conversations.
Podcasting since 2020 • 35 episodes
The Qonnect
Latest Episodes
Hype Yourself with Aashni Shah
In this episode of The Qonnect, I speak with my friend Aashni Shah, founder of HypeDocs, about the importance of celebrating achievements, self-advocacy, and gaining confidence in the workplace. Aashni shares her personal journey, touching on t...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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How Do We Adapt When The Plan Doesn't Work?
In this episode, I talk about the importance of adapting when life doesn't go according to plan. Drawing from my personal experiences and insights from figures like Bozoma Saint John, Elizabeth Gilbert and Steve Jobs, I talk of the importance o...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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19:47
Unraveling the Tapestry with Ibraheem Leone
In this episode of The Qonnect, we speak with storyteller, poet, and archivist Ibraheem Leone. We get into Ibraheem's journey of documenting poetry and cultural heritage in Sierra Leone, the importance of oral traditions, and the use of technol...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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50:24
What is The Qonnect?
Allow me to reintroduce myself!In this episode of The Qonnect Podcast, I talk about the podcast's mission to feature deep, real conversations with global changemakers, highlighting the importance of cultural diversity, human connection,...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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6:07
Romanticizing African Countries with Maïmouna Elle Traore
In this episode of the Qonnect Podcast, we delve deep into a conversation with Maïmouna Elle Traore, the creator behind the Instagram community 'Romanticizing African Countries,' which has garnered over 126,000 followers in less than a year. Ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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