Podcasts

In this first episode of The Humanitarian Spark, host Lady B Bless discusses the notable contributions and accomplishments of UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The podcast provides an in-depth look into his advocacy for peace, justice, and human rights since he assumed office in 2017, including his assertive stance on climate action, commitment to sustainable development, and dedication to refugee protection. Highlighting Guterres’ tireless work on conflict resolution and disarmament, the episode paints a vivid picture of his mission to create a peaceful, equitable world where everyone has the potential to thrive.

In this episode of The Humanitarian Spark podcast, Lady B Bless highlights a notable figure, Samira Bawumia, the Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana. She delves into Samira’s commendable efforts in promoting women’s rights, child education, gender equality and enhancing access to healthcare, economic opportunities, and literacy for marginalized communities. Through her various initiatives, including the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects, she has made significant strides in empowering underprivileged individuals, especially women and children.

In this engaging episode of ‘The Humanitarian Spark,’ host Lady B Bless takes listeners on a remarkable journey into the life of actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie. They explore her involvement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, her work in refugee camps, her push for refugee rights, and her role as a goodwill ambassador. The podcast highlights Jolie’s initiatives, including the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation and the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative, all of which seek to create meaningful change and improve lives.

In the latest episode of ‘The Humanitarian Spark’ podcast, host Lady B Bless discusses the inspiring life of the legendary singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, Rita Marley. Born and raised in poverty-stricken Jamaica, Rita partnered with her celebrated husband, Bob Marley, using their music as an advocacy tool towards social justice and philanthropy. After Bob’s demise, Rita continued to glow his humanitarian spirit through the Bob Marley Foundation, initiating several projects for education, healthcare, and cultural development.

In this episode of ‘The Humanitarian Spark’ podcast, hosted by Lady B Bless, the life and legacy of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, were honored as he turned 100. The podcast offered valuable insights into Carter’s humanitarian commitments, his work with the Carter Center, countless awards, and his tireless efforts toward peace and democracy. Beyond his tenure as president, Carter’s extraordinary contribution to global health, human rights, and affordable housing was highlighted.

The ‘Humanitarian Spark’ podcast, hosted by Lady B Bless, spotlighted the inspiring journey of Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani female education advocate. The episode started with a brief introduction about Yousafzai, followed by a detailed narrative of her life, accomplishments, and her brush with death at the hands of the Taliban. The episode shed light on Yousafzai’s various awards and recognitions, including the youngest-ever Nobel laureate and youngest UN Messenger of Peace.

The Humanitarian Spark podcast, hosted by Lady B Bless, highlights the inspiring journey of Franco Bonghan ( a Cameroon-born humanitarian known for his exceptional work with Bright Light Projects ( @brightlightprojectsblp5936 Franco’s journey, characterized by passion and dedication, began with his encounter with poverty and inequality back home, leading to a strong desire to contribute towards bringing about change. Leaving his corporate career, Franco founded the Bright Light Projects, an organization focused on empowering African youths and communities. Franco’s relentless efforts and innovative approach have garnered recognition and aided many communities.

This Episode of The ‘Humanitarian Spark’ podcast, hosted by Lady B Bless, explores what it means to be a humanitarian and how individuals can manifest this spark within themselves. The episode delves into the concept of a humanitarian, described as a person deeply concerned with the welfare of others, particularly those affected by crisis or poverty. The host highlights five key elements that shape a true humanitarian: empathy, compassion, resilience, cultural competence, and collaboration.

In this episode of ‘The Humanitarian Spark’ podcast, Lady B Bless provides an inspiring account of Leymah Gbowee, a Nobel Peace Laureate, peace activist, and women’s rights advocate from Liberia. The episode traces Gbowee’s journey from a young mother during Liberia’s civil war to becoming a symbol of peace, uniting Christian and Muslim women, and playing a major role in ending Liberia’s prolonged conflict. It discusses her key role in the formation of the Women in Peacebuilding Network in Liberia and the Women Peace and Security Network Africa which advocate for women’s strategic participation in peace-making and her founding of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa which offers educational and leadership development opportunities for women, girls, and youth.

Special guest Elizabeth “Zionita” Ofori the General Manager of The Lady B Bless Humanitarian Foundation, will discuss the challenges of “Rising Above Society’s Definitions of Gender Roles”. Zionita Rock is a Social Entrepreneur. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Advocate and Consultant.

Special Guest Patience Roberts Executive Director of Pennies Make A Dime Inc Topic: The Importance of Time Management Patience is a strong leader who has a passion for changing lives through health and wellness, education, and community involvement. She has held many different leadership positions. She founded PMAD in 2012.

TOPIC: How Can Sustainability Contribute to Empowering Women’s Food Security? Special Guest: Lady Tee Thompson – Founder – Agro Biz Lady Tee Thompson is a global advocacy for women’s self-sufficiency, African diaspora inclusion, women’s’ empowerment, agricultural skill transfer, investment matchmaking, gender equality, and minority business enterprises global advisor and success builder with expertise in strategy, collaboration, and implementation across sectors and continents. Register @

With Special Guest Judith Fang – CEO JFang Consulting Judith Fang has over 20+ years of experience in the banking, finance and technology industries, with over 12+ years of expertise in mortgage banking, business operations and retirement investment services. She is the Founder & CEO of JFang Consulting Her “heart work” and “passion” is financial literacy for women, Youth Empowerment, and All Things Africa.

Special Guest Joie R Cook CEO Sopport Her B O O T Mission: To provide the “out of the box” needs for veterans, especially female veterans, and support the community at large. We have a unique, customized, compassionate approach to servicing our veterans under our various programs. Vision: To decrease the barriers that veterans in transition and those currently serving face to ensure a positive lifestyle.

Topic: Financial Literacy for Women, with Special Guest Cherese Lynette Spand Cherese is a Financial Lifestyle Concierge with She Wealth. She has over 16 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry. Cherese’s unique skill set and determination have set her apart in the financial services arena.

With Special Guest Marie-Rose Sirikari – Founder/CEO @ African Women Council, Inc. Topic: Business Opportunities in the Congo (DRC) The mission of the African Women Council, Incorporated is to build strong communities by providing African women access to literacy, health education, civic participation, and entrepreneurship programs; to create a better future for themselves and their families, locally and in Africa; particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Topic: COVID-19 IMPACT TO FOOD & AGRICULTURE With Special Guest Lady Tee Thompson Executive Director AgroBiz AgroBiz is an agricultural and entrepreneurial training firm and offers a variety of U.S. Study Tours in various disciplines. Providing farm-to-profit, small scale farming, sparking entrepreneurship, community development & economic evaluation, women’s empowerment, agribusiness solutions for capacity building for sustainable development to directly impacting women, youth, urban and rural farmers, and indirectly underserved populations to stimulate economic and legislative development.

The Dialogue Continues – No One Lift Behind – SDG ACTION ZONE 2020 – For People, Planet & Partnership 3pm EST (New York Time) @

With Special Guest Sonia Dolar Financial Advisor, Sonia believes Financial Literacy is the beginning of every idea, knowing how to approach an idea, understanding how to make it your own and seek or acquire the capital funding for your product, idea, song or mortgage and a comfortable retirement. She teaches that every time you say I cannot do something you are the one creating the glass ceiling for yourself.

Topic: Domestic Violence in the African Diaspora Community With Special Guest: Dr. Clarisse Blanche Fall Executive Director of African Hope Committee, Inc African Hope Committee offers in office immigration counseling for those in the New York area who are in need of advice regarding their status. As a not-for-profit, we offer these services to clients at charging only the most minimal fee.

Topic: Who is the African Princess With Special Guest: Professor Anita Diop – Queen Mother, Author, Community Activist, Executive Director of the African Roots and Heritage Foundation Professor Anita Diop is known as the Spirit of Africa because of her passionate works on bringing cultural awareness and participating in the ongoing Africana Renaissance and uplifting African people no matter where they dwell. She is the Professor of African American and American History at Hopkinsville Community College. Listen on Achor FM – Send me a voice message:

Topic: African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Collaboration Opportunities Special Guest: HRH Queen Magajiya Chigaba Ameenata Koita Woman/Human Rights Advocate. Pan Afrikan, Queen Mother – Winner of The 2020 iWoman Global Award for Business and Entrepreneurship HRH Queen Ameenata Koita is the Economic Development Queen Mother of the Fulani Nation in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The Founder of Black Wall Street Arizona and Diaspora Day Arizona (Pan African Festival), an international speaker, human rights advocate as well as a Pan African who is dedicated to the unification of her people globally.

Topic: Unveiling the Illusion: Know Who You Are Special Guest: Dr. Melida A. Harris Barrow – CEO of Love Truth and Peace, World Trade and Investment Foundation, & Harris Business Enterprise.

Topic: Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, 161st Commonwealth Point of Light Special Guest: Mrs. Telca Wallace (Brenda Wallace) Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has recognized Mrs. Telca Wallace as the 161st Commonwealth Point of Light, for her exceptional voluntary service in coordinating the COVID-19 response for the St.

Special Guest: Crystal Attrice Jones – Dating Coach, Youtuber, Model, NYC Lady Crystal believes we should only accept dates with a phone call, not a message. You call and organize together. Never accept a last-minute date.

Join I Am Lady B Bless for Women Wednesdays December 9th, 3pm EST STREAMING LIVE – & Topic: Motivating The NEXT Generation Special Guest: Apostle Olia Alexander International Speaker – Author – Apostle – Executive Producer TV/Radio – Talk Show Host ( “TNG” THE NEXT GENERATION) (Entrepreneur: Atlas Global Trader) Her mission is to offer positive, healthy, safe, and exciting alternatives that will attract, educate and hold the attention of the next generation via “TNG” – THE NEXT GENERATION – NETWORKS Women Wednesdays with Lady B Bless. – Spotlighting Women in Leadership – A weekly look at some amazing women who are doing wonderful things in leadership roles, as mentors, role models, change-makers, community leaders, presidents, & CEOs, executive directors & boss ladies. These Women ARE Women that LEADS.

Join I AM Lady B BLESS, Wednesday, December 16, 2020, for Women Wednesdays with Lady B BLESS, STREAMING LIVE 3pm EST (NewYorkTime) @ & Special Guest: Empress Rose – President of Intl Starz, a Professional Consultative 360 Creative Management Agency (CMA) servicing Art, Athletics, and Music. As a Humanitarian Ms. Green is a deeply committed multilingual internationalist whose passionate works emphasize her dedication to the community.

Join Lady B Bless on Facebook & YouTube LIVE for Women Wednesday – February 3, 2021 – 3pm EST (NewYorkTime) Special Guest: Irene Nyemba – Licensed Insurance Professional Topic: The Importance of building legacies. As a licensed insurance professional. Irene is very passionate about educating women, the back bone of our communities about financial literacy.

Join Lady B Bless for Women Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Facebook LIVE and YouTube LIVE Special Guest: OLIA Alexander Topic: Is it LOVE or is it LUST Straight Talk from the author of “Is it LOVE or LUST?” about Erotic love and lust. How to tell the difference between Love and Lust and a closer look at Valentine’s Day

Join Lady B Bless on Facebook & YouTube LIVE for Women Wednesday – February 17, 2021 – 3pm EST (NewYorkTime) Special Guest: Queen Sheba – Host of K is 4 Knowledge Podcast Topic: Tips on Starting a Business K is 4 Knowledge is a weekly podcast, whose mission is to be uplifting, empowering, motivating to black businesses and entrepreneurs. LIVE @ and Women Wednesdays with Lady B Bless is sponsored by The Global Progressive Women Network

Join Women Wednesdays with Lady B Bless on Wednesday, February 24th at 3pm EST | 8pm GMT Special Guest: Dr. Sharrieffa Barksdale 4x Track & Field Olympian | UT Hall of fame | Former American Record Holder 400mh Silver Medallist | Motivational Speaker | Personal Trainer | Singer STREAMING LIVE: facebook.com/ladybbless, facebook.com/GPWNetwork & youtube.com/ladybbless Women Wednesdays with Lady B Bless is sponsored by The Global Progressive Women Network

Lady B Bless Conversations Podcast Women Wednesdays Series March 3, 2021 – 3:00pm EST | 8:00pm GMT | 10:00pm CAT Special Guest: LaSalle Chambers | Business Owner | Radio Show Host | Community Advocate LaSalle is also a community advocate for children and the less fortunate population of Charlotte, NC. Hosting monthly community outreach events providing hot meals, clothing, and essential items. STREAMING LIVE: Sponsored by The Global Progressive Women Network –

Lady B Bless Conversations Podcast Women Wednesdays Series March 10, 2021 – 3:00pm EST | 8:00pm GMT | 10:00pm CAT Special Guest: Dr. Sindy Speaks Global – Educator | Student Advocate Dr. Sindy Speaks specializes in helping parents and educators uncover roadblocks so that the student can achieve maximum success.

Special Guest: Amirah Ansaar – Humanitarian ✨Health Coach ✨ Cybersecurity Engineer A Servant Leader With A Positive Mental Attitude And A Passion For Health, Wellness, Wealth And Helping Others Realize Their Dreams STREAMING LIVE: Sponsored by The Global Progressive Women Network –

Special Guest: Empress Rose – Editor/Publisher of The Music Divas Magazine The Music Divas magazine provides a quarterly update that highlights professionals of the Music, Arts, and Entertainment industries who are making a difference by adding educational value in a particular workspace. STREAMING LIVE: Sponsored by The Global Progressive Women Network –

Lady B Bless Conversations Podcast Women Wednesdays Series April 28, 2021 – 3:00pm EST | 8:00pm GMT | 10:00pm CAT Special Guest: Betty Luv Betty Luv is an entrepreneur, artist manager, and radio personality on Sweet Riddim Radio. She is also a record label owner and a seasoned veteran in the music industry. She believes in promoting good artists and playing great songs.