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The Qonnect

A platform exploring stories of purposeful life lived across and between cultures and celebrating our common existence and humanity. Hosted by Qali Id, a world traveller, advocate and storyteller, this weekly interview podcast champions the individual story as being the fabric of our common humanity and connecting us to a new way of seeing the world. You will hear everyday people’s stories on identity, culture, lifestyle and purpose as guided by personable, introspective and intimate conversations. 

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
42 minutes
Episodes
40
Years Active
2020 - 2024
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The Wrap Up - S2 E10

The Wrap Up - S2 E10

On the final episode of this season of The Qonnect, Qali looks back on some of her favourite moments and what she learnt from them.
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00:27:37  |   Wed 17 Mar 2021
Music & Mustard with Nooriyah - S2 E9

Music & Mustard with Nooriyah - S2 E9

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with London's own Nooriyah, a DJ, presenter and filmmaker.  Noor has also been the Features Editor at AZEEMA magazine, focusing on underrepresented womxn g…

01:00:38  |   Wed 10 Mar 2021
Boundaries & Burnout - S2 E8

Boundaries & Burnout - S2 E8

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali talks about why 2021 hasn't started off as smoothly as expected and how boundaries, being easily accessible to people thanks to technology and burnout are all thi…

00:25:15  |   Wed 03 Mar 2021
Activism & E-Commerce with Amahle Ntshinga - S2 E7

Activism & E-Commerce with Amahle Ntshinga - S2 E7

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Amahle, a South African entrepreneur who owns & founded LUNTU, an online marketplace that sells a wide range of products from up-cycled skateboards to…

00:44:42  |   Wed 24 Feb 2021
Self-Care - S2 E6

Self-Care - S2 E6

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks about some philosophies and history around self care away from the billions of dollars that are exchanged every year in the commercial aspects of it. She e…

00:16:21  |   Wed 17 Feb 2021
Human Rights & Coffee with Ladan Takow - S2 E5

Human Rights & Coffee with Ladan Takow - S2 E5

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Ladan, the founder of Takow network, a platform for young women to advocate for international women's causes. Ladan is also an established social medi…

01:02:55  |   Wed 10 Feb 2021
Letting Go - S2 E4

Letting Go - S2 E4

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks about how letting go can transform our mindsets and help us understand that we are enough as we are. She touches on perfection, being in control, uncertain…

00:18:41  |   Wed 03 Feb 2021
Representation & Storytelling with Abla Elmi - S2 E3

Representation & Storytelling with Abla Elmi - S2 E3

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with Abla,  who works to use art + storytelling to help create positive social change. She is the founder of Elmi House Productions, a storytelling company…

01:13:45  |   Wed 27 Jan 2021
5 Lessons 2020 Taught Me - S2 E2

5 Lessons 2020 Taught Me - S2 E2

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with you all about her learning lessons of 2020, from us truly knowing nothing, the importance of appreciating the little moments to the power of saying no…

00:19:15  |   Wed 20 Jan 2021
Black Joy & Art with USEN - S2 E1

Black Joy & Art with USEN - S2 E1

On this episode of The Qonnect, Qali speaks with USEN,  an auteur and curator based in between New York and Lagos. He founded HAUSEN, a gallery and cultural institution dedicated to contemporary art …

00:55:33  |   Wed 13 Jan 2021
(#10) Looking Back At Season 1

(#10) Looking Back At Season 1

In this episode I look back on some of my favourite moments, wisdoms and learning lessons from this season.

This episode will recap on overcoming beauty standards, what inspires one's creativity, over…

00:28:24  |   Wed 10 Jun 2020
(#9) The Qonnect is Blacked Out #BLM

(#9) The Qonnect is Blacked Out #BLM

In this weeks episode, I speak on the protests happening all around the world after the extrajudicial killing of George Floyd. I touch on the psychology around riots and protests, how this is connect…

00:20:42  |   Wed 03 Jun 2020
(#8) Vee Kimani on faith, self-care being political, her love for poetry and more

(#8) Vee Kimani on faith, self-care being political, her love for poetry and more

“you need to practice self care as a black woman for survival”
 
Vee is a young East African girl and the host and producer of the At The Table Podcast which is all about centering women, wellness and …

00:45:42  |   Wed 27 May 2020
(#7) Effy Kawira on filmmaking, vulnerability, her Hunger Magazine editorial and more

(#7) Effy Kawira on filmmaking, vulnerability, her Hunger Magazine editorial and more

"follow the clues that God has given you"
 
The Kenyan native Effy Kawira began her career in film as an actor and producer creating short films and music videos in Minneapolis with local filmmakers an…

01:08:04  |   Wed 20 May 2020
(#6) Be Kind To Yourself

(#6) Be Kind To Yourself

In this solo episode Qali speaks to listeners about the struggle she has faced with motivation lately and the importance and need for self-compassion. She touches on the need for more mindfulness, ac…

00:15:02  |   Wed 13 May 2020
(#5) Khadija M. Farah on her photography journey, investing in therapy, shooting Mary Keitany for ESPN and so much more

(#5) Khadija M. Farah on her photography journey, investing in therapy, shooting Mary Keitany for ESPN and so much more

"you belong, the space is yours to occupy"

Khadija is a Kenyan-born documentary and travel photographer with an interest in climate change, faith communities and women's issues. After spending her for…

00:53:51  |   Wed 06 May 2020
(#4) Muthoni Muchiri on feeling African, creating digitally, the importance of boundaries and more

(#4) Muthoni Muchiri on feeling African, creating digitally, the importance of boundaries and more

“there’s no way you can come into my house and tell me not to make a cup of tea”

Noni Muchiri is a modern-day nomad! A "third culture kid" of sorts with her roots firmly planted in Kenya! She's curren…

01:00:36  |   Wed 29 Apr 2020
(#3) Why Stories Matter?

(#3) Why Stories Matter?

Join Qali on a solo episode as speaks about why storytelling matters, their influence on our identities, the relationship between stories and empathy and how stories have helped her journey and why s…

00:18:24  |   Wed 22 Apr 2020
(#2) Terembe Maritim on her journey to change her name, knowing your roots, the Arena and more

(#2) Terembe Maritim on her journey to change her name, knowing your roots, the Arena and more

"the sky is too big for two birds to clash"

Terembe currently leads knowledge management and learning efforts for CARE International's future focused organisational development. This involves suppor…

01:13:26  |   Wed 15 Apr 2020
(#1) Julie Olum on travel writing, dreaming audaciously, creating for Africa and more

(#1) Julie Olum on travel writing, dreaming audaciously, creating for Africa and more

"Did I tell you about the time I slept on the beach in Barcelona?

Julie O is a nomad, writer, model, lover of festivals and dancing from Nairobi, Kenya. 

Growing up exploring East Africa on school ho…

01:29:10  |   Wed 08 Apr 2020
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