Unity in Diversity
door 9Jatv & Chitachatwithomy
Unity in Diversity is a community-focused initiative dedicated to uniting individuals from all walks of life. This program aims to foster mutual understanding, celebrate cultural differences, and inspire positive change. By providing a platform for open dialogue and collaboration, it seeks to bridge divides, promote inclusion, and empower communities to build a more equitable and connected society
Afleveringen(15)
Between Two Worlds: Culture, Identity & Honouring African Women
In this episode of Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program, host Chitchatwithomy sits down with Ahmed Bamba to unpack the layered experience of living between two worlds—balancing African heritage with life in Dutch society.This second half of the conversation highlights the often unsung power of African women in the Netherlands. Ahmed and Chitchatwithomy discuss the vital roles African women play in family, culture, and community, while also reflecting on the systemic and social challenges they continue to navigate.Together, they reflect on how we can honour traditions while evolving, support our women, and build communities where both cultures are celebrated rather than conflicted.It’s an inspiring, honest, and thought-provoking dialogue that invites viewers to examine the spaces between cultures and find strength in diversity.
Between Two Worlds: Culture, Identity & Honoring African Women
Welcome to Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program, where we bring voices from across communities to the forefront of conversations that matter. I’m your host, Chitchatwithomy, and today we’re diving into a rich and necessary dialogue with our guest, Ahmed Bamba.Ahmed is someone who lives at the intersection of cultures—a proud member of the African diaspora and an active participant in Dutch society. In today’s episode, we’ll explore what it means to live between two worlds—navigating identity, tradition, language, and upbringing as an African in the Netherlands.But we won’t stop there. We’ll also shine a much-needed light on the powerful, resilient, and often under-recognised role of African women in the diaspora. From preserving culture to raising generations, we’ll talk about their influence, their strength, and the spaces they deserve to own. In this episode of Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program, host Chitchatwithomy sits down with Ahmed Bamba to unpack the layered experience of living between two worlds—balancing African heritage with life in Dutch society.Ahmed shares his perspective on identity, language, and the constant cultural negotiation many Africans in the diaspora face. The discussion also explores intergenerational challenges, how culture is passed on—or lost—and what it means to belong.The second half of the conversation highlights the often unsung power of African women in the Netherlands. Ahmed and Chitchatwithomy discuss the vital roles African women play in family, culture, and community, while also reflecting on the systemic and social challenges they continue to navigate.Together, they reflect on how we can honor traditions while evolving, support our women, and build communities where both cultures are celebrated rather than conflicted.It’s an inspiring, honest, and thought-provoking dialogue that invites viewers to examine the spaces between cultures and find strength in diversity
Cosmolab part 2
In this two-part episode of Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program, host Chitchatwithomy sits down with Marc Moquette, Special Envoy for Knowledge on China, to explore the evolving relationship between China, the Netherlands, and the broader global community.Part one examines the puzzle pieces of a shifting world order—China’s rise, the fragmentation of global cooperation, the strain on national institutions, and the shared responsibility to address climate and security. Part two turns inward, asking how we view ourselves, how knowledge and perception shape diplomacy, and why complexity, not simplicity, is the key to moving forward.Marc introduces Cosmolab, a unique Dutch initiative encouraging epistemic diplomacy, new realism, and relational awareness in international affairs. Together, they discuss why it's time to stop reducing the world to binary views—and start understanding it as a web of relationships that requires new methods of thinking, governing, and collaborating.website: www.chinaknowledgenetwork.nl/cosmolabFor further reading: 'How China Escaped Shock Therapy' by Isabella Weber (for economists who want to understand how China developed its policies without adopting Western-style development and pulling 800 million people out of poverty).Furthermore, Jeffrey Sachs is a prominent American academic critical of US foreign policy, including its many regime change operations. This is his talk for the European Parliament a few months ago, where MEP Michael Von der Schulenburg invited him.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VjcMoDFU1xg
Cosmolab "Dutch initiative encouraging epistemic diplomacy, new realism, and relational awareness in international affairs".
In this two-part episode of Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program, host Chitchatwithomy sits down with Marc Moquette, Special Envoy for Knowledge on China, to explore the evolving relationship between China, the Netherlands, and the broader global community.Part one examines the puzzle pieces of a shifting world order—China’s rise, the fragmentation of global cooperation, the strain on national institutions, and the shared responsibility to address climate and security. Part two turns inward, asking how we view ourselves, how knowledge and perception shape diplomacy, and why complexity, not simplicity, is the key to moving forward.Marc introduces Cosmolab, a unique Dutch initiative encouraging epistemic diplomacy, new realism, and relational awareness in international affairs. Together, they discuss why it's time to stop reducing the world to binary views—and start understanding it as a web of relationships that requires new methods of thinking, governing, and collaborating.website: www.chinaknowledgenetwork.nl/cosmolabFor further reading: 'How China Escaped Shock Therapy' by Isabella Weber (for economists who want to understand how China developed its policies without adopting Western-style development and pulling 800 million people out of poverty).Furthermore, Jeffrey Sachs is a prominent American academic critical of US foreign policy, including its many regime change operations. This is his talk for the European Parliament a few months ago, where MEP Michael Von der Schulenburg invited him.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VjcMoDFU1xg
Phoenixx Journey experience as an artist and musician navigating the music industry with boldness, vulnerability, and authenticity.
In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Phoenixx Journey shares her experience as an artist and musician navigating the music industry with boldness, vulnerability, and authenticity. From her impactful songs like “Wanna Be Free,” “What Do You Have,” and “Pum-Pum,” Phoenixx opens up about the inspirations behind her music—freedom, identity, femininity, and healing.We explore her creative process, her journey as a Black woman in music, and how she uses her platform to uplift underrepresented voices. Phoenixx discusses the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and staying connected to community roots, all while staying true to her purpose: creating music that empowers and transforms.She also reflects on her growth, her legacy, and the deeper message behind her artistry—that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated.A conversation filled with purpose, passion, and poetic fire—this episode reminds us that music isn’t just sound, it’s a statement.Key Themes:Music as freedom and healingRepresentation & inclusion in the industryEmpowerment through bold femininityArtistic expression rooted in communityLegacy-building and using your voice
Culture, Care & Community, Healing the African Diaspora"(PART TWO)
Episode Title: Culture, Care & Community, Healing the African Diaspora"(PART TWO)Host: ChitchatwithomyGuest: Gordian EjiojuIn this eye-opening episode of Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program, host Chitchatwithomy welcomes Gordian Ejioju—a respected advocate and voice for culturally-rooted health care within African diaspora communities in Europe.Together, they dive into the urgent need for culturally sensitive mental and spiritual health care, exploring how Western health systems often fail to understand the emotional, ancestral, and communal dimensions of wellness that are central to African traditions.The conversation uncovers the unique health challenges African people face in the Netherlands and across Europe, from language barriers and systemic bias to untreated trauma and cultural isolation. Gordian highlights the quiet struggles of African migrants, the sacrifices families make, and how these experiences ripple across generations—impacting identity, resilience, and well-being.With heartfelt insight, the discussion shifts to the power of community—how healing must begin not just in hospitals or clinics, but in homes, gatherings, faith spaces, and everyday conversations. From restoring family bonds to reviving traditional wellness practices, this episode calls for a reimagining of health as holistic, inclusive, and rooted in heritage.A timely and transformative conversation, this episode is for anyone who believes that true healing honours where we come from—so we can thrive where we are. 🧠 Key Themes:Culturally responsive mental and spiritual health careHealth disparities among African communities in EuropeThe emotional impact of migration and identity lossIntergenerational family sacrifice and resilienceBuilding stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities
Culture, Care & Community: Gordian Ejioju on Healing the African Diaspora"(PART ONE)
Episode Title: "Culture, Care & Community: Gordian Ejioju on Healing the African Diaspora"(PART ONE)Host: ChitchatwithomyGuest: Gordian EjiojuIn this eye-opening episode of Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program, host Chitchatwithomy welcomes Gordian Ejioju—a respected advocate and voice for culturally-rooted health care within African diaspora communities in Europe.Together, they dive into the urgent need for culturally sensitive mental and spiritual health care, exploring how Western health systems often fail to understand the emotional, ancestral, and communal dimensions of wellness that are central to African traditions.The conversation uncovers the unique health challenges African people face in the Netherlands and across Europe, from language barriers and systemic bias to untreated trauma and cultural isolation. Gordian highlights the quiet struggles of African migrants, the sacrifices families make, and how these experiences ripple across generations—impacting identity, resilience, and well-being.With heartfelt insight, the discussion shifts to the power of community—how healing must begin not just in hospitals or clinics, but in homes, gatherings, faith spaces, and everyday conversations. From restoring family bonds to reviving traditional wellness practices, this episode calls for a reimagining of health as holistic, inclusive, and rooted in heritage.A timely and transformative conversation, this episode is for anyone who believes that true healing honours where we come from—so we can thrive where we are. 🧠 Key Themes:Culturally responsive mental and spiritual health careHealth disparities among African communities in EuropeThe emotional impact of migration and identity lossIntergenerational family sacrifice and resilienceBuilding stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities
Culture, Care & Community: Gordian Ejioju on Healing the African Diaspora
In this eye-opening episode of Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program, host Chitchatwithomy welcomes Gordian Ejioju—a respected advocate and voice for culturally-rooted health care within African diaspora communities in Europe.Together, they dive into the urgent need for culturally sensitive mental and spiritual health care, exploring how Western health systems often fail to understand the emotional, ancestral, and communal dimensions of wellness that are central to African traditions.The conversation uncovers the unique health challenges African people face in the Netherlands and across Europe, from language barriers and systemic bias to untreated trauma and cultural isolation. Gordian highlights the quiet struggles of African migrants, the sacrifices families make, and how these experiences ripple across generations—impacting identity, resilience, and well-being.With heartfelt insight, the discussion shifts to the power of community—how healing must begin not just in hospitals or clinics, but in homes, gatherings, faith spaces, and everyday conversations. From restoring family bonds to reviving traditional wellness practices, this episode calls for a reimagining of health as holistic, inclusive, and rooted in heritage.A timely and transformative conversation, this episode is for anyone who believes that true healing honors where we come from—so we can thrive where we are.
Szilvia Nagy
In this bold and timely episode of Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program, host Chitchatwithomy sits down with multidisciplinary artist and truth-teller : Szilvia Nagy to explore the power of community, art, and conscience in a time of global unrest.Szil opens up about the people who inspire her, how she sustains her creative fire, and why community is crucial in both personal growth and social transformation. From reflections on the political situation in Hungary to her Jewish identity and views on Zionism, Szil offers rare, thoughtful insight on what it means to stand for humanity in complex times.With raw honesty, she speaks out about the Gaza crisis, the misuse of identity for political justification, and how one can be both proudly Jewish and fiercely committed to justice for Palestinians. This episode is a call to listen deeply, act bravely, and remember that unity doesn’t mean silence—it means standing together through uncomfortable truths.
The Art of Becoming: Inspiration, Expression & Creative Freedom
In this expressive and inspiring episode of Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program, host Chitchatwithomy welcomes Szil Cso—a multidimensional artist whose creativity spans across boundaries of discipline, culture, and identity.Together, they explore the raw essence of inspiration, the transformative power of art, and the courage it takes to create authentically—especially when coming from a background of creative repression under communist rule. Szil opens up about her journey through various art forms, including her unique perspective on hairdressing as high art, and her artistic connections to iconic movements and figures like Bauhaus and Helmut Newton.This episode isn’t just about the art itself—it’s about the act of becoming, the rebellion of beauty, and the search for creative freedom. Whether through hair, image, or memory, Szil’s story reminds us that art is not just something we do—it’s who we are when we’re most alive.
Interview With with Randall De Randamie
Introduction: Unity in Diversity – A Conversation with Randall De Randamie*"Welcome to Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program. I’m your host, Chitchatwithomy, and today we have an exciting and thought-provoking conversation ahead. Randall De Randamie (aka Odog) is a multi-talented creative, entrepreneur, and storyteller whose work spans comedy, spoken word, business, and media. Randall is known for pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and using his voice to inspire change. Today, we’ll dive into the power of creativity, diversity, inclusivity, and community—exploring how storytelling can bring people together, how comedy can drive change, and how entrepreneurship can be a force for social good. More on Randall De Randamie (aka Odog) WHO IS O-DOGhttps://youtu.be/M4xfcyj72DQ?si=eqfNRjKv4-R_3hOG O-Dog live 2022 acoustic musichttps://youtu.be/ZbrvpTjDsEw?si=-BUv3fKbqEBNrm_B Poem thank you O-Dog @ Garden of 2020 (Anneke)https://youtu.be/398Y5azTMTI?si=Lmj1RiQLHv-z_mCAWHO IS O-DOGhttps://youtu.be/M4xfcyj72DQ?si=eqfNRjKv4-R_3hOGLITTLE GARDEN IN MY HEART - MAKING OFFhttps://youtu.be/cUOIgJU5YGs?si=q_QaiDqW6yNRlf6GCOMEDY LOUNGE REUNIONhttps://youtu.be/z2l1j8jRnU8?si=MWyue65J9KZD2TyP TYPHOON BAND - LIVEhttps://youtu.be/pRUaqG8-Fpc?si=pfcxogbRQ5fxh82N BUMAYE LIVE with the Familyhttps://youtu.be/nr2yHcA54JA?si=2lQqSX-RpXYL6xA8 Our contact on all social media handle:Chitchatwithomy9jatv9jaradionl
Hospitality and Bungalow park industrial Sector
Welcome to Unity in Diversity: A Community-Focused Program. I’m your host, Chitchatwithomy, and today we are honoured to speak with Frank Aqua, a distinguished entrepreneur in the bungalow park industry. Frank brings a wealth of experience in working with cross-border workers, leading innovations in the hospitality sector, and balancing the complexities of recreation renting with the needs of temporary EU workers.Beyond his business acumen, Frank is also known for his deep passion for racing cars—a pursuit that continues to shape his approach to life and business. Today’s conversation will explore the challenges, opportunities, and personal motivations behind Frank’s impressive journey.For more on Frank Aqua contacts:www.bungalowparkoudkarspel.nlhttps://www.kemperswatersport.nl/aqualiving-hurenFor our contact on all social media: Chitchatwithomy or 9jaradionl or 9jatv