Hearts Wide Open: A Bastion Of Hope For Those In Need with Nana Aba Anamoah
02/09/22 • 43 min
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The late US President, John F. Kennedy, once said, "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." This very line is what moved Nana Aba Anamoah, one of the most prominent journalists in all of Ghana, to start the Hearts Wide Open non-profit organization, where she establishes a support system for those in desperate need of help in Ghana—be that from jobs to school fees to the health sector to supporting the LGBTQ community, and more. In this episode, she joins Corinna Bellizzi to talk about this important work in her life, what they are doing to change lives, and how Nana is using stories to connect others to the organization. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation as you keep your hearts wide open!
About Guest:
Nana Aba Anamoah is one of the most prominent journalists in Ghana. She is the radio and TV personality of the year, winning for the second time in three years. Her other awards include TV News Reporter of the Year, Current Affairs Presenter of the Year, Ghanaian Woman of the Year, and Social Media Personality of the Year. Nana Aba has become the leading voice on many issues on social media in Ghana, with a staggering following of over 3 million followers on Instagram alone. Nana Aba is currently the General Manager of GH One TV and Star 103.5 FM. On January 26, 2022, she launched her not-for-profit, Heart's Wide Open.
Website: https://heartswideopen.ngo
Social Media: https://twitter.com/thenanaaba
Show Notes:
01:18 Introduction
06:08 Nana Aba’s Health Issues
16:25 Effect Of COVID
19:56 Reality About Doctors
36:45 Benefits Of Social Media
38:33 The World Has Changed
40:56 Summary
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The late US President, John F. Kennedy, once said, "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." This very line is what moved Nana Aba Anamoah, one of the most prominent journalists in all of Ghana, to start the Hearts Wide Open non-profit organization, where she establishes a support system for those in desperate need of help in Ghana—be that from jobs to school fees to the health sector to supporting the LGBTQ community, and more. In this episode, she joins Corinna Bellizzi to talk about this important work in her life, what they are doing to change lives, and how Nana is using stories to connect others to the organization. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation as you keep your hearts wide open!
About Guest:
Nana Aba Anamoah is one of the most prominent journalists in Ghana. She is the radio and TV personality of the year, winning for the second time in three years. Her other awards include TV News Reporter of the Year, Current Affairs Presenter of the Year, Ghanaian Woman of the Year, and Social Media Personality of the Year. Nana Aba has become the leading voice on many issues on social media in Ghana, with a staggering following of over 3 million followers on Instagram alone. Nana Aba is currently the General Manager of GH One TV and Star 103.5 FM. On January 26, 2022, she launched her not-for-profit, Heart's Wide Open.
Website: https://heartswideopen.ngo
Social Media: https://twitter.com/thenanaaba
Show Notes:
01:18 Introduction
06:08 Nana Aba’s Health Issues
16:25 Effect Of COVID
19:56 Reality About Doctors
36:45 Benefits Of Social Media
38:33 The World Has Changed
40:56 Summary
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-howard-056281119/
Website: https://www.portlandgarmentfactory.com
Social: https://www.facebook.com/britt.howard.3
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Show Notes (RAW):
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00:12:29: Heirloom Fashion
00:17:15: Mood-Based Dressing
00:21:32: Naked Lady Party
00:28:08: Creating Swag Items
00:32:13: Helping With Rainwater Runoff
00:39:51: The Trick When Air-drying Clothes
00:41:26: Final Questions
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Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanwelty
Guest Website: https://fallingfruit.org
Show Notes: - used raw audio files
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2:05 – Ethan's postdoctoral research
5:19 – Falling Fruit
12:14 – Food-bearing plants vs. ornamental plants
24:19 – Guerilla gardening and grafting
33:50 – Local food and community building
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49:14 – Plan of action
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57:59 – Conclusion
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