Kume: Turning Point Diaries
Kume: Turning Point Diaries is a bi-weekly podcast where we have honest and vulnerable conversations about personal journeys and lessons learned along the way. These are the truths that we never dare to say out loud, the fears we bury deep, but something miraculous happens when we are allowed the space to tell our stories. Join Yelka Kamara and her fascinating guests as they journey through topics such as identity, health, relationships, purpose, spirituality, loss, and transformation. Be inspired and empowered along the way. Please rate and review the show. Share the story!
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
How to Practice Self with the MyKume Journal | S3 EP8
Navigating life transitions with clarity and self-awareness. In this special edition of the Kume: Turning Point Diaries podcast, we explore the practice of self and the power of journaling. We introd…
From DM to Brick-and-Mortar with Abou Sow | S3 EP7
Today, we are privileged to have Abou Sow, the owner of Prince Abou's Butchery—one of the few Black-owned butcher shops in New York. Abou descends from a line of pastoral people from West Africa and …
Following Curiosity with Jenneh Kaikai | S3 EP6
We start 2023 with a spirited conversation with Jenneh Kaikai, a self-taught baker, cake designer, and owner of Pelah Kitchen. In our conversation, Jenneh speaks candidly about her journey of buildin…
Creating a Life of Freedom and Choice with Kewulay Kamara | S3 EP5
We are excited and grateful to welcome back Kewulay Kamara, a fan favorite, master storyteller, and worldly scholar.
Today's conversation is about freedom as a guiding principle in creating the life y…
Living Generously with Tyler Weston | Season 3 Episode 4
Pursuing Your Highest Calling with Victoria Rutledge | Season 3 Episode 3
This week we are getting on the mat with yoga teacher Victoria Rutledge. In our conversation, Victoria moves us through her yoga practice, from the moment she stepped into a studio to now guiding oth…
Chasing the High with Meka Mo | Season 3 Episode 2
This week we have a lively and hilarious conversation with comedian and fellow podcaster Meka Mo. In our conversation, Meka walks us through her comedic journey. She shares how she went from using hu…
Keeping Your Inner Child Alive with Jesse Wilson | Season 3 Episode 1
On Oct. 26, We're back and ready to know ourselves more!
In season three, we strive to know ourselves more. We are connecting with our inner child, making room for grace, prioritizing joy, and learning how to safeguard our personhood. Join us as we gift o…
Season 2 Finale: Moments of Revelation, Transformation and Affirmation
We are officially done with our second season! For the season finale, we’ve compiled excerpts from both seasons 1 and 2. These are the conversations we rarely have, truths we never dare to say out lo…
Human Instruction Manual with Marius Iliescu | Season 2 Episode 9
This week we have an enlightening conversation with Marius Iliescu about life transitions. Marius takes us on an epic career adventure from a high-flying corporate attorney to a tourism entrepreneur …
Becoming an Entrepreneur with Cielo Villa | Season 2 Episode 8
This week we speak with Cielo Villa, a trailblazing entrepreneur with a bold vision to revolutionize college access. Cielo is the founder of Road to Uni, a free online resource that acts as a superch…
Money Script with Rosa Colin | Season 2 Episode 7
There’s no denying that money plays a significant role in our everyday lives, yet many of us are uncomfortable talking about it. This week our guest Rosa Colin, ASW, talks openly and vulnerably about…
Knowing Who I Am | Season 2 Episode 6
Knowing and accepting ourselves unconditionally is not a one-time event, but a continuously unfolding reality. In this episode, I dive into the concept of nyerelon, which means self-knowledge in my f…
Love Bombed with Anthea Taeuber | Season 2 Episode 5
Do you think you’ve met the love of your life? Stop. Step back. In this week’s episode, guest Anthea Taeuber tells a cautionary tale of love and manipulation. What began as a fun and exhilarating cou…
Healing with Worokya Duncan | Season 2 Episode 4
This week we explore the topic of healing with Dr. Worokya Duncan, Ed.D. Worokya is a professional educator, wife, and mom of four. In our conversation, she shares the most intimate, personal, and co…
Challenging the Status Quo with Carolyn Tran | Season 2 Episode 3
At times like this when there is a call for accountability around anti-Asian sentiments and racist violent acts, we need to elevate the voices of Asian people. This week we have a timely conversation…
Quit the Comparisons with Liyah Washington | Season 2 Episode 2
In this week's episode, we are talking about loving your life and not chasing someone else’s with Liyah Washington, a young professional with a moving life story. In our conversation, Liyah walks us …
Living in Alignment with Aminata Dia | Season 2 Episode 1
We kick off season two with an enlightening conversation with my dear friend Aminata Dia, a design thinking consultant residing in Dakar, Senegal. Aminata opens up about the first time she wore a hij…
"Kume: Turning Point Diaries" is back this week!
This season we journey through experiences that altered our lived realities. We also make space for lessons learned along the way. Join us as we explore the untold moments that shaped our character, …