In this episode of the "Persevere to Excel" podcast, we reflect on the "ALL In" podcast episode that centered on the notion of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) needing to end. During my reflection, I delve into some of the key themes from the "ALL In" podcast, unpacking various topics they explored: Meritocracy, the impact of DEI on Hollywood, Color Blindness, and the pursuit of building a just world. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how ...
Jan 16, 2024•47 min
We asked 10 people about their unique experiences and how they overcome challenges as business professionals. In this podcast you will hear their stories. These interviews were collected at the Inclusion Maine Conference in South Portland, Maine in 2023. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Impact: https://deomwano.com/community-transformation Contact Us Today: https://deomwano.com/contac...
May 22, 2023•32 min
Deo Interviewed Ryan Barton, CEO and Founder of Mainstay Technologies. Mainstay serve thousands of clients, lifting the burden of IT and ensuring they have the technology they need to prosper. The conversation focused on the topic of the "Being" and "Doing". Can companies flourish if they prioritize on the "Being" of their employees? Do you keep someone who is performing well, bringing in a lot of money for the company but they are toxic to the culture of your workforce? Persevere to Excel is a ...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this Podcast I talk about experiences I have had in the last 10 years with buying homes and making bad financial decisions. You can't allow failures be your identity. It is about what you do with what you learn through the failures what will allow you to fail forward. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Impact: https://deomwano.com/community-transformation Contact Us Today: https://de...
Feb 25, 2022•39 min
In this podcast, I talk about the comparison people make between one underrepresented group to another. We also talk about my identity after living in the US for 22 years. Do I consider myself an African American from America or a Congolese African? I end with talking about the important of coming along side people to learn about their experiences instead of imposing your perspectives on them. Learn more about Deo and his work at deomwanoconsultancy.com Introduction music by Martin Toe Persevere...
Feb 04, 2022•49 min
Most of us have left our new year resolutions behind us because we could not sustain the expectations we set for ourselves. If you knew you can set up a new start every day or every hour, would that change how you strategize on your goals and how you go about in achieving them?In this podcast, we talk about persevering by setting realistic expectations to who you are and by embracing the challenges and discomfort of pursing your goals.Intro music by Martin ToePodcast by deomwanoconsultancy.comDe...
Jan 25, 2022•46 min
END OF 2021 REFLECTION: Mental Health, Family, Building Business, 2022. 2020 was about survival. 2021 was about maintaining and progress. I hope for 2022 to be about growth. A lot happened in 2021. In this podcast we got to talk about how I survived 2021 with my family, growing a business, mental health and what I am working on for 2022. I dive deeper in the different moving parts that influenced my pursuits and priorities of 2021. The growing pain of self actualizing, reflecting and awareness. ...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Deo Mwano takes us into one of his recent presentation on Juneteenth. He emphasis how Juneteenth is not just a black holiday but an all American holiday. In this presentation he talks about his experiences as Congolese immigrant learning about the black experience and taking ownership of it after resettling to America as a young boy. He also talks about the important of not being passive and dismissive of black history and the black experience. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy produ...
Jun 18, 2021•47 min
Deo was invited to speak to college students about moving from direct services to systemic changes. Deo used his experience helping biopic businesses during covid as a case study of his presentation. He provided tools to help students understand the importance of co-desiging solutions with those impacted by the issues the most. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Impact: https://deomwano...
May 29, 2021•31 min
Deo reflects on a time frame 5 years ago where he had to juggle family, work and community expectations. He reflects on the importance of taking ownership to the decision we all make based on the consequences versus positive end results.Learn more about Deo's work at Deomwano.comPodcast Music by Martin Toe Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Impact: https://deomwano.com/community-transfo...
May 20, 2021•40 min
Deo provides a lens into his live presentation as a speaker/trainer with his latest podcast. Forgiveness is one of the most powerful human tools. Our emotions play an important part inwho we are. The anger or pain we carry keeps us from moving forward. If we are not careful, itbecomes part of us. It influences our behaviors in how we love ourselves and others. Forgiving isan act that happens within us. It is the freeing of ourselves from pain, anger and bondage. Theanger, bitterness and pain cau...
Mar 10, 2021•48 min
Reginald Lewis's book inspired me. A business pioneer. In 1987, Lewis bought Beatrice International Foods from Beatrice Companies for $985 million, renaming it TLC Beatrice International Holdings Inc.,[4] a snack food, beverage, and grocery store conglomerate that was the largest African-American owned and managed business in the U.S. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Impact: https://d...
Feb 25, 2021•29 min
I got the opportunity to interview my high school Marketing Teacher, Judy Johnson. Judy Johnson taught high school marketing and management classes for over 26 years. Her classes were hands-on and project based. Today she is a retired and runs her own business as a justice of the peace officiating weddings. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Impact: https://deomwano.com/community-transf...
Dec 17, 2020•47 min
What is the black dad experience like? In this interview I spoke with Jamie Williams and Anthony Poore about their experiences as black fathers, culture traditions and preparing their children in this racial division society. We also spoke about the pressure of being a perfect father. Jamie is an assistant soccer coach at a University. Anthony Poore is the Executive Director for New Hampshire Humanities. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we ...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Black Dad Experience Interview 1. What is the black dad experience like? In this interview I spoke with Brian Brady and Daudi Juma about their experiences as black fathers, culture traditions and preparing their children in this racial division society we are living in. Brian is an administrator at a University overseeing a game design lab and Daudi is community leader working with youths and supporting Congolese community in Manchester NH.Podcast music by Martin Toe Persevere to Excel is a Deo ...
Dec 04, 2020•59 min
Persevere to Excel Podcast with Dr Marie Ramas. We talked about music, Hamilton, identifying/Exercising your power, being grounded and making a difference in your community. Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, M.D., is a family physician activist with almost a decade of experience practicing full scope family medicine with obstetrics in Nashua, N.H. As the current medical director for GateHouse Treatment Center, she is charged to develop an integrated primary model for adults with substance use disorder. Dr....
Oct 08, 2020•44 min
Interview with Brian Cartier, a multi media artist. We talked about surviving as an artist, affirmation, family history, perseverance, grit and mindset. Brian Cartier is based a few miles North of Boston, Brian is a self-trained Visual Artist who covers a rather wide range of expression. Within his body of work you'll find many different styles and methods, different mediums and forms of creative communication. Brian has been featured in several magazines, both local & national and has curat...
Sep 25, 2020•51 min
Ben talks about his journey losing his father, mother, grandmother and grandfather and moving to New Hampshire. He relied on the negative emotions to keep moving. He was careless and only cared about himself. He realized later in his life he needed to change. In this podcast we talked about negative emotions, family, music, dancing and managing a book store. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Po...
Sep 16, 2020•47 min
Interview with Alyssa Creative Artist, Small business Owner. We discuss the root of her artistry, influence/inspiration, transition of being an artist to becoming a small business owner. We also discussed family dynamic, being married young and surviving COVID-19 as a small business owner.Her shop is in Goftstown NH. Learn more about her and her business at https://apothecaflowershoppe.com/about-usLearn more about Deo's work at Deomwanoconsultancy.com Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultanc...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 3 min
I interviewed Kettia Fennestor owner of Robesteurs Unisex Salon in Manchester NH. We talked about what it is like owning small business, parenting, COVID-19, building authentic relationships with customers and how to stay creative while running a business. Salon Location: 435 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101 Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Impact: https://deomwano.com/community-transform...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min
I invited two Black Lives Matter organizers from my community Ronelle Tshiela and Elijah Kendrick. They are both college students who grew up in Manchester NH. They have organized two well attended peaceful events with over 1000 people. In this interview we talked about education, protesting, identity, parents, interests, favorite place to eat in Manchester NH and characteristics. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community ...
Jun 05, 2020•55 min
Interview with Martin Bukasa. A story of hope, courage and inspiration. We are all dealing with the unexpected. I reached out to Martin Bukasa to tell his story of how he ended up in prison for 3 months scared for his life. Martin tells his story of hope how him and his family got out of the Congo to a refugee camp to eventually settling in America. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Im...
Apr 16, 2020•50 min
The interview is with Kwame Manu and Chakanetsa Mavhunga on this question; Should Africa be a test lab for western medical experimentation? Kwame Manu - Data Analyst, Analytics Solutions at Vodafone Ghana Chakanetsa Mavhunga is a tenured Associate Professor of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) at MIT and the founder of Research || Design || Build, an innovation consultancy that works with communities, corporations, and governments to create and implement sustainable local solutions to local...
Apr 09, 2020•57 min
Student Engagement in a Virtual Learning Environment. I had an awesome phone interview today with my good friend Andrea Bruneau. We worked closely for several years coaching students virtually. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Impact: https://deomwano.com/community-transformation Contact Us Today: https://deomwano.com/contact Keynote Speaker: https://deomwano.com/keynote-speaker Watch...
Mar 18, 2020•19 min
The Impact of Being Fired in Your 20's. In this podcast episode, Deo talks about his experience of unexpectedly getting let go from his job while in the process of buying a house. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Impact: https://deomwano.com/community-transformation Contact Us Today: https://deomwano.com/contact Keynote Speaker: https://deomwano.com/keynote-speaker Watch this Podcast ...
Mar 06, 2020•20 min
Interview with Dr.Stephen J.Reno(Steve Reno). Steve is currently the Executive Director of Leadership New Hampshire. In this interview we discussed decision making, career path and community engagement. Steve has an impresive resume working in Higher Education. Steve was the Chancellor Emeritus of the University System of New Hampshire for 9 years. He was also the president of Southern Oregon University for 6 six years. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website ...
Feb 20, 2020•51 min
Keating Tufts is the founder of Boards and Brews in Manchester NH. In this interview he talks about his experience as a young entrepreneur bringing his idea to life after overcoming many obstacles. Boards & Brews is a board game cafe, which is pretty much what it sounds like - a cafe where people come together to play board games. We like to think we're a whole lot more than just a place to play games though. We're committed to creating a fun community space in downtown Manchester that offer...
Feb 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Deo's story during a workshop training on building authentic relationships for authentic referrals. Deo opened his training by connecting with the audience with his personal story of escaping the Congo's civil war after his father was assassinated. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Impact: https://deomwano.com/community-transformation Contact Us Today: https://deomwano.com/contact Keyn...
Feb 07, 2020•18 min
Interview with Lydia Foley on leadership, entrepreneur, realtor, working in high technology industry, education and community involvement. Lydia Foley has deep roots in Southern New Hampshire, to her it is home. Lydia founded Purple Finch Properties in 2015 and in two years built a firm with several agents and management positions. Lydia built her real estate business through relationships within the community and former clients. To learn more about Lydia visit her website https://www.purplefinc...
Jan 23, 2020•57 min
Interview with Komot Gabriel on family, responsibilities, community, private school, affording college and career pathway. Komot is the eldest of 7. He migrated to Manchester NH with his family after fleeing the civil war of Sudan in 1990's. Komot is current Market Development Manager at E. & J. Gallo Winery overseeing a team of 15-20 people. Persevere to Excel is a Deo Mwano Consultancy production. Visit our website to learn how we can help Your Community Excel & Maximize Positive Impac...
Dec 23, 2019•43 min
