On this episode of the Innovation Somalia Podcast, we are honored to feature Dr. Maxamed Abu-Maye, an Assistant Professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at The Ohio State University. With a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, San Diego, Dr. Abu-Maye specializes in examining Somali refugee resilience…

I had the privilege of sitting down with Representative Latyna Humphrey, who represents District 2, one of the most under-resourced districts in Franklin County. In this powerful conversation, we dive into her journey to public office and the determination that drives her to make real change.Rep. Humphrey shares how she is working tirelessly to rev…

In this episode of the Innovation Somalia Podcast, I sit down with Dorothy Hassan — a dedicated community advocate and candidate for Hilliard City Council. Dorothy shares her inspiring journey, the challenges she's faced in politics, and her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in Central Ohio.We also talk about her work with Our Helper…

In this episode of the Innovation Somalia Podcast, I sit down with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, Mayor of Upper Arlington and City Council Member, to explore her upbringing, her journey as a Nigerian-American leader in a predominantly white city, and the experiences that shaped her path.We dive deep into breaking barriers, representation in politics, and…

Sabad Caano reforestation plants project is a large scale reforestation project in Somalia that aims to restore previously forested areas that have been affected by human activities such as logging agricultural clearance development construction and firewood collection.By Mohamed abdullahi

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Innovation Somalia Podcast! Today, we're honored to have Professor Ousman M. Kobo, an Associate Professor of African History at Ohio State University. With a BA and MA from City College of New York and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professor Kobo specializes in West African history. His…

My next guest on the Innovation Somalia Podcast is the incredible Maryan Du'alle. Maryan is a dedicated mental health professional with over 10 years of experience in public health nutrition, food security, and community health program development. She is known for her innovative approaches and significant contributions to raising public health awa…

I am thrilled to welcome Issaaq Hussein Cawaale to my podcast. Issaaq is the visionary founder of Royal Transportation, a leading transportation company based in Indianapolis. His inspiring journey from humble beginnings to building a successful business empire is truly remarkable. Join us as we delve into his story, exploring the challenges he fac…

In this special episode of the Innovation Somalia podcast, we highlight an incredible community event where the Somali community came together to organize their first soccer event for a longtime. This event not only celebrated the love of the sport but also fostered unity, teamwork, and joy among participants of all ages. It marks the foundation of…

Join us in our latest episode, recorded in Somali, where we sit down with Ahmed Kaabo, one of the leaders of the Somali community. We explore a range of fascinating topics, from Somali politics in Ohio to the broader Somali community, tracing it back to 1998. This conversation is not to be missed

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Roda Hassan, a licensed therapist with an MSW and LISW-S, who has a profound passion for mental health. Roda's extensive experience and dedication to helping individuals overcome challenges such as addiction and depression have made her a vital resource in the community. Her commitment to breaki…

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Innovation Somalia Podcast! In today's episode, we're joined by the dynamic LA. Snips, a young barber with a big heart and an even bigger vision for spreading positivity in our community. Get ready to be inspired as LA Snips shares his journey and insights on how positivity can drive innovation and change…

Welcome to another episode of Innovation Somalia Podcast.I had the honor of interviewing Captain Jeex, a skilled Somali pilot, gaining a unique perspective into the aviation world. 🛫✈️ His enthusiasm for flying and enlightening experiences were incredibly inspiring. #AviationJourney #CaptainJeex #SomaliPilot.I hope you enjoy our conversation.…

Welcome to another episode of Innovation Somalia Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories of individuals who dare to make a difference in their communities. In today's episode, we have a special guest who recently took on the challenge of running for the Columbus City Council. Join us as we unravel the journey of a local politician, sharing ins…

Xalqaddan Maxamed, wuxuu innagula wadaagayaa tabo iyo talooyin wax weyn ka tari kara ka lib keenidda hayaanka nolosheena. Marka aad ka bogato, Kusoo biir Channel-keenna, lanasii wadaag saaxiibbadaa.

Season 1, Xalqadda 4aad. Cabdirahman Kahin, Aasaasaha Afro Deli. Cabdiraxmaan waa ganacsade, Abaabule bulsho iyo samafale aad looga dhex yaqaan bulshada soomaalida ee Maraykanka. Sannadkan wuxuu ku guulaystay abaalmarinta ganacsiyada yaryar ee dalka Maraykanka. (US Small Business Personal Of The Year). Halkan ka bogo safarkiisa curineed, Caqabadaha…

Waxaan kula sheekaysanaynaa Naima Mohamud, Aasaasaha Enza Homes - Somalia. Naciima waxa aan kala sheekaysanayaa safarkooda ganacsi ee Enza Homes. Caqabadaha ay la kulmeen, fursadaha ay arkayeen, hiigsigooda iyo waxyaabo kale. Marka ka bogato, kusoo biir Channel-keenna, lana sii wadaag saaxiibbadaa.

Waxaan kula sheekaysanaynaa Najiib Abdullah, Aasaasaha Beydan Coffee. Najiib waxa aan kala sheekaysanayaa safarkooda curineed ee Beydan. Caqabadaha ay la kulmeen, fursadaha ay arkayeen, hiigsigooda iyo waxyaabo kale.

Xalqadan waxaan kula sheekaysanaynaa Cabdalla Sh. Axmednuur, Madaxa Maaliyadda ee Hormuud. Cabdalle marka hore waxa uu xalqaddan innagula wadaagayaa macluumaad muhiim ah oo ku saabsan suuqa shaqada. Intaas kedib waxa aan kala sheekaysanayaa suuqa shaqada ee Soomaaliya, fursadaha ka jira, caqabada ku horgudban dhallinyarada shaqo raadiska ah, waxyaa…

Xalqadan waxaan kula sheekaysanayaa Cabdixakiim Maxamed, Aasaasaha Shirkadaha Xadiid. Safarka curineed ee Cabdixakiim waxaa ku jira casharo wax laga baran karo, yididiilo iyo xujooyin badhitaari kara qof kastę oo raba in uu curiyo hal-abuur guulaysta. Halkan kaga bogo qisada Cabdixakiim iyo sida uu u dhisay shirkad nooceedu innagu cusub yahay isla …

Eps 26 Interview with Shugri Said Sahl an author of the memoir THE LAST NOMAD and supporting actor in the upcoming Apple TV + "Little America" episode set in an immigrant Somali community. She was born in the desert of Somalia and spent her early years living with her grandmother in the desert as a nomad. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Your fee…

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Eps 22 Interview with Shamsa B. Ali Teacher and Director Avicenna Preparatory Islamic School You can listen to Innovation Somalia Podcast wherever you get your podcast or the link below. RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/innovation-so... Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/innovation-... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zUY2ib... Anchor: h…

Eps 21 Interview with Ali Kore an entrepreneur in Columbus OHIO. You can listen to Innovation Somalia Podcast wherever you get your podcast. RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/innovation-so... Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/innovation-... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zUY2ib... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/innovation-somalia PocketCast…

Eps 20 Interview with Siyad Mohammed a coach and a soccer player in Columbus, OHIO. You can listen to Innovation Somalia Podcast wherever you get your podcast. RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/innovation-so... Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/innovation-... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zUY2ib... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/innovation…

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Interview Part 1 with Liibaan Aadan Buule and Abdirahman Geele Duale with New American Resource Center. You can listen to Innovation Somalia Podcast wherever you get your podcast. RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/innovation-so... Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/innovation-... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zUY2ib... Anchor: https://…

Interview with Munira Abdullahi a Candidate, Ohio House of Representatives District 9 in Columbus, OH. You can listen to Innovation Somalia Podcast wherever you get your podcast. RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/innovation-so... Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/innovation-... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zUY2ib... Anchor: https://a…

Wareysi aan ka qaadey qaar kamid ah dadka reer Columbus, Ohio oo lagu eegayo dareenkooda iyo fakarkooda ku saabsan madaxweynaha cusub ee Somalia Xassan Sheikh Maxamud iyo administrationkiisa cusub. Wareysigeena wuxuu ku koobnaa 2 su'aal. S1: Seed u aragtaa maxaxweynaha cusub ee wadanka Somalia iyo admistrationkiisa cusub? S2: Maxaad isleedahay waa …

Eps. 15 Interview with Abukar Arman who is a Somali political analyst, writer and former Special Envoy to the United States. Abukar Arman is also a widely published foreign policy specialist, writing extensively on Somalia and international political affairs. We talked about the current political state of Somalia and we is headed. I really enjoyed …

Interview with Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nur (Americo), He was the Somali Ambassador to Kenya for eight years, from October 2007 to April 2015. He is now the Founder & Executive director of Yasmin Foundation, www.yasminfoundation.com. He was also a candidate in the 2017 Somali presidential election.We talked about his upbringing, his peace tour in Som…

Interview with Dr. Nimo Mohamed Abdi, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the department of Teaching and Learning at the Ohio State University. She has a B.S. in Microbiology from The Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Michigan State University. Her research focuses on immigrant and refugee education, particularly …

Amren Youssouf is an incredible and strong woman. She was born and raised in Columbus, OH. In this episode we discussed the struggles and obstacles she overcame that changed her life. I really enjoyed our conversation and hope you all do as well. Thank you for listening.

Mowlid Adan is a teacher and part time Imam at our local Masjid in Columbus, OH. In our conversation we spoke on topics such as emotional intelligence, tips on how to memorize and understand the meaning of the Quran, and many more topics relating to the youth. I really enjoyed the conversation we had, and I hope you all do as well. You can also lis…

Mohammed Haji talks about his experience growing up in Columbus, OH, sifting through life and trying to find that perfect balance, while also wanting a career path he enjoys.

Mohamed Warsame came to the United States of America when he was 9 years old. We talked about about how he got into Poetry and his coming to America journey. I enjoyed talking to him. I hope you like it.

Young Idris Ibrahim and I talked about his upbringing in Columbus, OH and how he wanted to become a bus driver when he was in middle school. Now he got accepted to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and set to graduate 2024. I hope you like it. Enjoy.

An Inspiring young Rahim Ahmed talks about growing up in Columbus, OH. He talks about his experience from a young age in middle school to going to college. Enjoy. Thanks

Mariam Issa is a registered nurse here in Columbus Ohio. We talked about how Covid 19 impacted her life and the lives of her patients. I hope you like it. Please enjoy it. Thanks,

Hanad is an entrepreneur based in Columbus Ohio. He has a lot of experiences in the tech industry as you will hear him in this podcast. Our conversation covers many topics. I enjoyed talking to him. I will definitely have him again. Thanks for your time brother. I hope you like it.

Two Part Interview W/ Abdullahi Hassan from Hoyo's Kitchen I hope you like it Thanks

Two Part Interview W/ Abdullahi Hassan from Hoyo's Kitchen. Abdullahi was kind enough to return for 2nd interview. thank my brother. I hope you like it. Thanks

Our two-part interview with Abdullahi Hassan will be available with video this Friday on innovationsomalia.com.