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African Father In America podcast (AFIA Podcast) is produced by One Vibe Media and hosted by Simon Javan Okelo. AFIA Podcast has become a staple for many people across the African Diaspora globally. The podcast is a sacred space with over 650k views on YouTube, has attracted over 5,000 members in the African Father in America Club on Clubhouse, has been downloaded more than 150,000 times, has published over 315 episodes that feature African spiritual leaders, poets, entrepreneurs, authors, non-profit leaders, activists, and other guests that have been hosted since February 2020 when AFIA Podcast was first broadcasted.
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Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
In this video I'm going to show you how to change your perspective on things and get ahead in life.
My name is Simon Javan Okelo and I've been doing some research on the best ways to change your perspective in order to better yourself. I realized that a lot of people have different perspectives than me, but they're missing out because they don't know what it's like not having their own point of view. So today we're going to talk about why changing your perception can make all the difference when it comes down to success or failure in life.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/REZnPeXvHmc
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
"If you’ve not been on someone else’s farm, you cannot say that you’re the only true farmer." is a Ghanaian Proverb.
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🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
⭐ "An Elder is a healer."
- Kenyan Proverb.
🔗 https://youtu.be/cRxldx_ArWs
⭐ "If a dog bites you and you don't bite it back, it will say you have no teeth." - Sudan
🔗https://youtu.be/0iA8MhomrAM
⭐ "An elephant which kills a rat is not a hero." - Cameroon
🔗yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2-sonp9GU
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#ThrowBackThursday #AFIAPodcast #ThursdayThoughts #abundance #ThursdayVibes #DailyQuotes #ThursdayMotivation #Seattle #nature #ThursdayMorning #Africa #Culture #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #positivityquotes #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #proverbsadaychallenge #bookstagram #booklover #booknerd #bookish #healingjourney #healingenergy #wisewords #wisequotes
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Failure is a part of life, but it doesn't have to define you. In this video, I'm going to show you 3 simple steps that will help you bounce back after failure and stay enthusiastic.
Hey there! My name is Simon Javan Okelo and in this video I'm going to talk about something that we all experience at some point in our lives - failure. It's not fun, but it's a fact of life. The good news is that there are ways to bounce back after failure and stay enthusiastic. In this video, I'm going to share with you 3 simple steps that have helped me get through tough times.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/-nSwb36Lpa8
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"A bird that flies off the earth and lands on an anthill is still on the ground." is a Nigerian Proverb.
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🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
⭐ "An Elder is a healer."
- Kenyan Proverb.
🔗 https://youtu.be/cRxldx_ArWs
⭐ "If a dog bites you and you don't bite it back, it will say you have no teeth." - Sudan
🔗https://youtu.be/0iA8MhomrAM
⭐ "An elephant which kills a rat is not a hero." - Cameroon
🔗yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2-sonp9GU
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#WisdomWednesday #AFIAPodcast #IamOneVibeAfrica #Poetry #WednesdayVibes #Seattle #WednesdayMotivation #OneVibeMedia #TransformationWednesday #Inspired #African #Culture #OneVibeTV #AfricanFatherInAmerica #DailyAfricanProverb #africanproverb #proverbs #motivation #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #positivityquotes #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #proverbsadaychallenge #bookstagram #booklover #booknerd #bookish #healingjourney #healingenergy #wisewords #wisequotes
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Do you find yourself struggling with patience? In this video, I'm going to talk about some of the benefits of patience and how to be patient in any situation.
Introduction: Hey, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and if there's one thing I've learned in life, it's that being patient is key. In this video, I'm going to talk about some of the benefits of patience and how to be patient in any situation. No matter what you're going through, stay calm and know that everything will work out in the end if you just have a little bit of patience. Thanks for watching!
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/tv6x4hnutdk
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
"Cows are born with ears; later they grow horns." is a South Sudan Proverb.
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🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
⭐ "An Elder is a healer."
- Kenyan Proverb.
🔗 https://youtu.be/cRxldx_ArWs
⭐ "If a dog bites you and you don't bite it back, it will say you have no teeth." - Sudan
🔗https://youtu.be/0iA8MhomrAM
⭐ "An elephant which kills a rat is not a hero." - Cameroon
🔗yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2-sonp9GU
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#Tuesday #Tuesdaymotivation #TravelTuesday #AFIAPodcast #AfricanFatherInAmerica #DailyAfricanProverb #africanproverb #proverbs #motivation #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #positivityquotes #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #proverbsadaychallenge #bookstagram #booklover #booknerd #bookish #healingjourney #healingenergy #wisewords #wisequotes
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
In this video, I'm going to talk about the benefits of quitting and how it can be your best decision yet.
Introduction: Hey, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and in this video, I'm going to talk about quitting. Now, before you stop watching because you think this is some kind of motivational speech, let me assure you that's not what this is about. Quitting can have a lot of benefits for your career, your health, and even your relationships. So if you're thinking about quitting, or if you've recently quit something, stick around because I'm going to share with you why quitting could be the best decision you've ever made.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/aNB_UyN9iPg
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
If the man in front falls into a hole, do not follow him." is a Chad Proverb.
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🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
⭐ "An Elder is a healer."
- Kenyan Proverb.
🔗 https://youtu.be/cRxldx_ArWs
⭐ "If a dog bites you and you don't bite it back, it will say you have no teeth." - Sudan
🔗https://youtu.be/0iA8MhomrAM
⭐ "An elephant which kills a rat is not a hero." - Cameroon
🔗yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2-sonp9GU
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#monday #mondaymotivation #motivationmonday #AFIAPodcast #AfricanFatherInAmerica #DailyAfricanProverb #africanproverb #proverbs #motivation #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #positivityquotes #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #proverbsadaychallenge #bookstagram #booklover #booknerd #bookish #healingjourney #healingenergy #wisewords #wisequotes
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
In this video, I'm going to show you how to overcome laziness and procrastination once and for all.
Hey there, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and I know how it feels to be lazy and procrastinate all the time. It's really frustrating and can hold you back from reaching your goals. In this video, I'm going to share with you a few tips that have helped me overcome these habits once and for all so that you can start achieving your goals.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/IbxNGtmAP_0
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
"When the monkey can't reach the ripe banana with his hand, he says it is not sweet." is a South Sudan Proverb.
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💖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
⭐ "An Elder is a healer."
- Kenyan Proverb.
🔗 https://youtu.be/cRxldx_ArWs
⭐ "If a dog bites you and you don't bite it back, it will say you have no teeth." - Sudan
🔗https://youtu.be/0iA8MhomrAM
⭐ "An elephant which kills a rat is not a hero." - Cameroon
🔗yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2-sonp9GU
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#FridayForFuture #AFIAPodcast #FridayVibes #PhotoOfTheDay #DailyQuotes #FridayMotivation #AfricaNow #Seattle #FlashBackFriday #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #motivationalspeaker #meditation #photography #photographylovers #photographyeveryday #travelphotography #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #positivity #powerofpositivity #spreadpositivity #quotes #quotesaboutlife #quotesandsayings #quotesgram #quotestagram #quotesoftheday
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
We all have that thing we're afraid to do. But what if I told you there's a way to be fearless and shine? In this video, I'm going to show you how it's done.
Hey, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and in this video I'm going to talk about how everyone has something they're afraid of but don't need to be anymore. You'll learn how being fearless can change your life for the better and prevent some unnecessary stress from taking over your daily routine. So take a step into my world and let me show you the way.
Fearless living is a mindset that changes the way you see yourself and the world around you. In this video I share three ways to live fearlessly and shine!
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/r2zfPhw3_wI
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"The bush in which you hide has eyes." is an Equatorial Guinea Proverb.
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💖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
⭐ "An Elder is a healer."
- Kenyan Proverb.
🔗 https://youtu.be/cRxldx_ArWs
⭐ "If a dog bites you and you don't bite it back, it will say you have no teeth." - Sudan
🔗https://youtu.be/0iA8MhomrAM
⭐ " If the singer is a fool, the listener is also a fool." - Nigeria
🔗https://youtu.be/uvCq3G5jpeI
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#ThrowBackThursday #AFIAPodcast #ThursdayThoughts #abundance #ThursdayVibes #DailyQuotes #ThursdayMotivation #Seattle #nature #ThursdayMorning #Africa #Culture #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #motivationalspeaker #meditation #photography #photographylovers #photographyeveryday #travelphotography #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #positivity #powerofpositivity #spreadpositivity #quotes #quotesaboutlife #quotesandsayings #quotesgram #quotestagram #quotesoftheday
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
In this video, I'm going to show you how to be patient with yourself and achieve your goals.
Hey there, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and in this video I'm going to talk about something that's really important but often overlooked: patience. A lot of us want to achieve our goals but we don't take the time to be patient with ourselves and give ourselves the space to grow. In this video, I'm going to show you how you can change your mindset and be more patient with yourself so that you can finally achieve your goals. Thanks for watching!
One of the most important skills you can have in life is patience. It's especially important when it comes to learning new things and improving yourself. In this video, I talk about how to be patient with yourself and offers a few tips for making the process easier.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday!
https://youtu.be/S3j4XfEf--M
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
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💖 Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
💖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
⭐ "An Elder is a healer."
- Kenyan Proverb.
🔗 https://youtu.be/cRxldx_ArWs
⭐ "If a dog bites you and you don't bite it back, it will say you have no teeth." - Sudan
🔗https://youtu.be/0iA8MhomrAM
⭐ "An elephant which kills a rat is not a hero." - Cameroon
🔗yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2-sonp9GU
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#WisdomWednesday #AFIAPodcast #IamOneVibeAfrica #Poetry #WednesdayVibes #Seattle #WednesdayMotivation #OneVibeMedia #TransformationWednesday #Inspired #African #Culture #OneVibeTV #AfricanFatherInAmerica #DailyAfricanProverb #africanproverb #proverbs #motivation #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #motivationalspeaker #meditation #photography #photographylovers #photographyeveryday #travelphotography #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #positivity #powerofpositivity #spreadpositivity #quotes #quotesaboutlife #quotesandsayings #quotesgram #quotestagram #quotesoftheday
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
In this episode I'm going to show you how to love yourself and be content in your own skin.
Society is cruel, and it's hard not to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves with others and feeling like we are never good enough. I want to tell you that no matter what society says about us, we need to take a step back from all the noise and stop hating on ourselves because being happy with who you are is so important.
Are you struggling to love yourself? Do you feel like you're not good enough, or that you'll never be content in your own skin? If so, this video is for you. I talk about how to love yourself and be content in your own skin, no matter what your circumstances are.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday!
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
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💖 Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
💖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
⭐ "An Elder is a healer."
- Kenyan Proverb.
🔗 https://youtu.be/cRxldx_ArWs
⭐ "If a dog bites you and you don't bite it back, it will say you have no teeth." - Sudan
🔗https://youtu.be/0iA8MhomrAM
⭐ "An elephant which kills a rat is not a hero." - Cameroon
🔗yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2-sonp9GU
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#Tuesday #Tuesdaymotivation #TravelTuesday #AFIAPodcast #AfricanFatherInAmerica #DailyAfricanProverb #africanproverb #proverbs #motivation #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #motivationalspeaker #meditation #photography #photographylovers #photographyeveryday #travelphotography #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #positivity #powerofpositivity #spreadpositivity #quotes #quotesaboutlife #quotesandsayings #quotesgram #quotestagram #quotesoftheday
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Greetings Village!
Today's #AfricanProverb takes us to #Somalia. The proverb says:
"You don't go searching for bones in a lion's den."
Share your interpretation below.
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🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
⭐ "An Elder is a healer."
- Kenyan Proverb.
🔗 https://youtu.be/cRxldx_ArWs
⭐ "If a dog bites you and you don't bite it back, it will say you have no teeth." - Sudan
🔗https://youtu.be/0iA8MhomrAM
⭐ "An elephant which kills a rat is not a hero." - Cameroon
🔗yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2-sonp9GU
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#monday #mondaymotivation #motivationmonday #AFIAPodcast #AfricanFatherInAmerica #DailyAfricanProverb #africanproverb #proverbs #motivation #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #motivationalspeaker #meditation #photography #photographylovers #photographyeveryday #travelphotography #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #positivity #powerofpositivity #spreadpositivity #quotes #quotesaboutlife #quotesandsayings #quotesgram #quotestagram #quotesoftheday
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Greetings Village!
Today's #AfricanProverb takes us to #Angola. The proverb says:
"You cannot do without water, even if it drowned your child."
Share your interpretation below.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday!
💖 If you enjoy this video, Please 🅻🅸🅺🅴 👍 and 🔗 🆂🅷🅰🆁🅴 it.
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🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
⭐ "An Elder is a healer."
- Kenyan Proverb.
🔗 https://youtu.be/cRxldx_ArWs
⭐ "If a dog bites you and you don't bite it back, it will say you have no teeth." - Sudan
🔗https://youtu.be/0iA8MhomrAM
⭐ "An elephant which kills a rat is not a hero." - Cameroon
🔗yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2-sonp9GU
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#FridayForFuture #AFIAPodcast #FridayVibes #PhotoOfTheDay #DailyQuotes #FridayMotivation #AfricaNow #Seattle #FlashBackFriday #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #motivationalspeaker #meditation #photography #photographylovers #photographyeveryday #travelphotography #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #positivity #powerofpositivity #spreadpositivity #quotes #quotesaboutlife #quotesandsayings #quotesgram #quotestagram #quotesoftheday