Voices Less Heard with Dr. PMak

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-Ca...

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-Ca...

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. PMa...

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 n...

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 t...

Yves-Gérard Méhou-Loko shares his experiences growing up in different countries and cultures, including France, Togo, Benin and Canada. He discusses his early career in politics and journalism, as well as the challenges he faced in navigating the public service and media industry. Yves-Gérard emphasizes the importance of patience and understanding in creating systemic change and combating racism....

In this episode of the Voices Less Heard, Dr. PMak interviews Anick Silencieux, founder of Support Black Charities. Anick shares her journey from a curious child in Montreal to an engineer and ultimately to a social entrepreneur. She discusses her cultural background, the importance of community service, and the vision behind her organization, which aims to enhance the impact of Black-led charitie...

Dr. PMak welcomes Zarya Thomas and Emmanuel Okee, the founders of the 4Roots Collective, a network of community organizers and social entrepreneurs of African descent. They discuss their commitment to community, the fragmentation in their community, and the need for healing and celebration. Emmanuel shares his journey from studying medicine to psychology and his passion for cultural education. The...

In this conversation, Dr. PMak speaks with Camarrah Morgan about the importance of self-care and finding balance in life. Camarrah shares her personal journey of realizing the need to prioritize herself and how it has transformed her perspective. They discuss the idea that caring for oneself is not selfish, but necessary for long-term well-being. They also explore the balance between taking care o...

This conversation explores the experiences of black people and people of African descent in the grant-making and philanthropy sector in Canada. Dr. PMak and Omar Yasin Omar discuss the importance of centering and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, the challenges of grant-making, and the need for intentional and purposeful grant-making.

Professor Alan Pence discusses his early childhood work and the importance of community, culture, and context in early childhood development. He shares his experiences with mentors such as Prof. Uri Bronfenbrenner and Thomas Weisner, who influenced his understanding of child development. Pence also talks about his work in Kenya and the challenges of being a male caregiver and house father. He then...

In this conversation, Dr. PMak and Sarah Gawthrop explore the themes of poetry, nature, cultural identity, and the challenges of the publishing industry. Sarah shares her inspirations for writing, her creative process, and the significance of her upcoming work that reflects on her grandmothers.

Dr. Godwin Ude, a man with three doctoral degrees, shares his inspiring journey and the passion that drives him to find solutions to problems. Growing up in a large family of 15 siblings, Dr. Ude learned discipline and the value of making do with little. His academic journey was inspired by his desire to support his struggling family and make a difference in the lives of marginalized and impoveris...