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Glocal CitizensDynamic Diasporans Making Local and Global Impact Author: Florence Amerley Adu
Glocal Citizenship is the recognition that we are simultaneously citizens of our local communities and of the world as a whole. It's about understanding how local actions have global impacts and how global issues affect our local communities. As Glocal Citizens, we strive to be informed, engaged, and responsible individuals who work to create a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. Explore the intersection of local and global impact with Glocal Citizens! Hosted by Florence Amerley Adu, this podcast delves into the experiences of inspiring individuals bridging their local selves with the wider world. Through engaging conversations with Dynamic Diasporans, Florence explores the personal and professional journeys that define Glocal Citizenship. Along the way, get to know more about the business of their business, including the technical and operational aspects involved in the work of manifesting a new world. Go beyond the headlines and discover how individuals are shaping a more just and sustainable world, both in their own communities and on a global scale. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 295: On Relocations and Reflections with Baze Mpinja
Monday, 24 November, 2025
Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week on the podcast returning guest, Baze Mpinja takes us nearly five years to the date on a flashback forward journey to her new now as a podcaster and Phoenician. Her new podcast, Reflections with Baze Mpinja (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reflections-with-baze-mpinja/id1838292042&ved=2ahUKEwiEuJvdp4uRAxX_WkEAHRCzLzoQFnoECBsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3Wn_UQ_XufBPaY_jd1GFns) comes at a time when she’s now calling one of her childhood hometowns home again and she’s finding a new sense of home in the work of translating and transcribing a career in beauty onto a new platform. true to form, she describes adaptability as her superpower. She’s navigated startup-style multicultural magazines, national media powerhouses, and the creative side of theatrical advertising. Along the way, she’s honed the ability to dive into unfamiliar topics, collaborate cross-functionally, deliver clean, accurate work on tight deadlines, and tailor her writing to resonate with diverse audiences. As a project-based writer and strategist, brands trust her to shape their voice, develop storytelling strategies, create compelling branded content, and craft executive communications. Her latest project, Reflections with Baze Mpinja is a sharp, witty podcast that holds up a mirror to beauty and society—exploring what’s beautiful, complex, and everything in between. The show goes beyond trends and product talk to unpack how beauty shows up in pop culture, sports, media, and everyday life. Listen and learn about how we’re both navigating the wide world of podcasting and more! Where to find Baze and Reflections? bazempinja.com (https://www.bazempinja.com) On Apple Podcasts (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reflections-with-baze-mpinja/id1838292042&ved=2ahUKEwiEuJvdp4uRAxX_WkEAHRCzLzoQFnoECBsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3Wn_UQ_XufBPaY_jd1GFns) On Glocal Citizens (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/baze-mpinja) What’s Baze reading, watching and listening to? Loneliness & Company (https://www.charleedyroff.com) by Charlee Dyroff The Diplomat (https://www.netflix.com/gh/title/81288983) on Netflix The Pitt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pitt) on HBOMax The Agency: Central Intelligence (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Agency:_Central_Intelligence) on Showtime In the Dark (https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/in-the-dark/season-2-of-in-the-dark), a New Yorker podcast Other topics of interest: The Phoenician Resort (https://www.thephoenician.com) About Paradise Valley (https://www.paradisevalleyaz.gov) About Tempe (https://www.downtowntempe.com) Who is Curtis Flowers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Flowers)? Revisit our conversation on AI in healthcare with David Hutchful (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/david-hutchful) Special Guest: Baze Mpinja.
