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"When you know who you are, it doesn't matter what anyone else says." – Richard Kweku EzeAgu Akinyemi
"When you know who you are, it doesn't matter what anyone else says." – Richard Kweku EzeAgu Akinyemi
Today’s featured author is a husband, financial advisor, and visceral connections coach, Richard Kweku EzeAgu Akinyemi. Richard and I had a chat about his book, “Found My People: How Connecting To My Ancestral Roots Enriched My Life and Can Do The Same For You”, the importance of embracing your cultural identity, why melanated people are exceptional people, and more!!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
Why Richard recommends others to use https://africanancestry.com/ to trace their roots
The multitude of tribes in Nigeria and why it’s important to understand the cultural diversity within the country
What are visceral connections
Why it’s okay to travel to Africa
Richard’s faith journey and how he had a miraculous recovery
Richard’s Site: https://www.foundmypeople.com/
Richard’s Book: https://a.co/d/bwn3Iz5
The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/
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