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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.
Episodes
39 episodes
Reimagining Our Future Through Belonging
In this episode of The Qonnect, I dive into the significance of storytelling in bridging cultural divides and fostering a sense of belonging and humanity. I share personal experiences and reflections on how our interconnectedness can combat div...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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21:58
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The Extended Family with Brandon E. Campbell
In this episode of The Qonnect, I sit down with Brandon E. Campbell, the founder of Extended Family, to explore his journey to building this platform and what it means to cultivate a global community. We delve into the significance of ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:14:04
Reclaiming African Narratives with Ras Mutabaruka (Re-Release)
In this episode, I’m revisiting a powerful conversation I had with Ras Mutabaruka—a Rwandan-Canadian entrepreneur, media maker, and community builder whose ingenuity, creativity, and faith in humanity have driven him to carve out a life of pass...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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59:58
Can Art Change the World?
In this episode of The Qonnect Podcast, I explore the profound impact of art in driving social change. I reflect on the legacies of music icons like Nina Simone and Michael Jackson, as well as Ai Weiwei’s bold political commentary and visual ar...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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18:22
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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1:01:09
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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56:19
The Wrap Up - S3 E10
On the final episode of this season of The Qonnect, Qali looks back on some of her favourite moments and what she learnt from them.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali'...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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26:45
The African Perspective with Ras Mutabaruka - S3 E9
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Ras Mutabaruka, Rwandan Canadian entrepreneur, media maker, and community-builder whose ingenuity, creativity and faith in humanity have allowed him to carve, from circumstances of struggle and m...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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59:14
Tell Your Story - S3 E8
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali talks about the importance of telling your story, cementing our identities into history, building resilience and all the ways that writing can have psychological benefits.---Have thoughts about t...
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31:40
Make The Leap - S3 E7
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into failing, pivoting and making that leap. It's something we all will face multiple times in our lives, but how can we rewire it to see it as an opportunity, create meaning in our lives through experi...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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28:56
Got Nothing Figured Out - S3 E6
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into the pressure of having things figured out, mid-year highlight reels, regrets of the dying and running your own race.---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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26:06
Living in the Upside-Down with Araika-Zawadhafsa Mkulo - S3 E5
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Araika-Zawadhafsa Mkulo, a cognitive psychologist and founder of Safe Space Africa, an entity dedicated to improving mental health for Africans through individual therapy, group workshops and dig...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:05:31
Community & Belonging - S3 E4
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into community and belonging, their importance and how we can encourage it in our lives.Desmond Tutu Video
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:24
The Kitchen Farmacy with Idil Farah - S3 E3
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Idil Farah, a Registered Nutritionist, Health Educator and Ancestral Foodie. Fundamental to Idil’s practice is making nutrition accessible to all by providing culturally sensitive nutrition advic...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:01:44
In Pursuit of Freedom with Wanja Wohoro - S3 E2
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with songwriter, musician, abstract painter and writer Wanja Wohoro. With a focus on intimate storytelling, all of her artistic work investigates identity, relationships, love and history within...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:22:49
Showing Up - S3 E1
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali gets into the importance of showing up, commitment and being present. Episode referred to in this episode: Boundaries & Burnout - S2 E8 (https://bit.ly/3LNE3P...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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25:58
The Wrap Up - S2 E10
On the final episode of this season of The Qonnect, Qali looks back on some of her favourite moments and what she learnt from them. ---Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #TheQonnect or post at Qali...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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27:37
Music & Mustard with Nooriyah - S2 E9
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with London's own Nooriyah, a DJ, presenter and filmmaker. Noor has also been the Features Editor at AZEEMA magazine, focusing on underrepresented womxn globally. As a DJ, she is known for playi...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:00:38
Boundaries & Burnout - S2 E8
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali talks about why 2021 hasn't started off as smoothly as expected and how boundaries, being easily accessible to people thanks to technology and burnout are all things that have been on her mind. ---
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:15
Activism & E-Commerce with Amahle Ntshinga - S2 E7
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Amahle, a South African entrepreneur who owns & founded LUNTU, an online marketplace that sells a wide range of products from up-cycled skateboards to Black owned coffee. LUNTU gives customer...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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44:42
Self-Care - S2 E6
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks about some philosophies and history around self care away from the billions of dollars that are exchanged every year in the commercial aspects of it. She explores the surprising links between Socrates...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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16:21
Human Rights & Coffee with Ladan Takow - S2 E5
On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Ladan, the founder of Takow network, a platform for young women to advocate for international women's causes. Ladan is also an established social media influencer, who uses her broad platform to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:02:55