Mo Nyang

The System Is Us

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The System is Us is a space for honest conversations about public systems, how they work, how they fail, and how they can be transformed. It's about the intersection of policy and lived experience, and the belief that those closest to the problem must be central to the solution. Each episode brings together voices from across the spectrum, frontline workers, youth advocates, grassroots leaders, policymakers, and public administrators, to ask one powerful question:What does it take to make systems truly just, and who should be at the center of that work? This conversation will not only live in...

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Mo Nyang

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Understanding Home ownership with Demba Baldeh, The Baldeh Family Estate 08.02.2026 45:34

The conversation explores the intersection of real estate and wealth generation, focusing on the motivation to enter the real estate industry, the policy landscape for immigrants, the role of real estate in wealth building, and the concept of equity in homeownership. It delves into the financial and social benefits of homeownership and the impact of real estate on wealth creation. The conversation...

With lady Bah: to design policies that truly support healthy child development. 06.02.2026 36:59

The conversation with Jamie Bah delves into child welfare and development, empowerment and support, and the impact of cultural dynamics on child welfare. It explores Jamie's early experiences in child welfare and development, the impact of cultural dynamics on child welfare, and a comparative analysis of child welfare systems. Additionally, it discusses reconciling cultural dynamics and protective...

From Refugee to Reformer, A Conversation with Dr. Omar Bah 02.02.2026 1:27:06

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Omar Bah, who is a journalist, author, and community leader from The Gambia. Omar's story is about courage, resilience, and purpose. He went from reporting the truth in The Gambia to escaping persecution and starting over as a refugee in the United States. Now, he leads the Refugee Dream Center in Providence, Rhode Island, works as a mental health professional, an...

Youth Work as a System: The Foundation of a Generation 02.02.2026 1:25:10

The conversation delves into youth development, highlighting the significance of youth work as a system and as the foundation of a generation. It explores the dynamics of cooperation versus competition within youth organizations and the early experiences of individuals in youth work. Additionally, it discusses the role of youth work in building movements and the policy issues surrounding authentic...

Sample Content 28.01.2026 5:01

The conversation delves into the economic aspects of homeownership, highlighting government incentives, security, wealth generation, and global investment as key benefits of owning a home. Takeaways Homeownership benefits Government incentives Chapters 00:00 The Economics of Homeownership