<![CDATA[Culture is Currency]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcastRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:47:04 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 19:57:50 GMT60Frances QuarcoopomeIf you are doing business across African markets, the real due diligence is cultural. The Culture is Currency Podcast, hosted by Frances Quarcoopome, is where that work happens. Through stories and lived experience, each episode unpacks the cultures, nuances, and contexts that shape what it takes to grow and build a business across the continent. What it means to build trust, move with authority, show up correctly, and be locally relevant in markets like Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and beyond.episodicFrances Quarcoopomekoshii.quarcoopome@gmail.comno<![CDATA[The Politics of Art with Bright Ackwerh]]>On this episode I sit down with Bright Ackwerh, an incredible satirical artist that has many talents! We discuss his background and navigating the Ghana's art industry, censorship and all!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/The-Politics-of-Art-with-Bright-Ackwerh-e17bu0j12b4a186-50f3-4e2e-b70d-312dac7d33f3Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT<p>On this episode I sit down with Bright Ackwerh, an incredible satirical artist that has many talents! We discuss his background and navigating the Ghana's art industry, censorship and all!</p> no00:46:2015The Politics of Art with Bright Ackwerhfull<![CDATA[Decolonising Imagination with Isaac Opoku]]>This episode really delves into why we do the things we do. Isaac is thoughtful and has a really profound perspective on life.  He shares this perspective mainly through his art but i've managed to capture it in conversation. An episode to enjoy with a cup of tea and a notepad!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Decolonising-Imagination-with-Isaac-Opoku-e14ol9911bc3285-2911-4b91-b270-9c0dc3a2a494Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:00:00 GMT<p>This episode really delves into why we do the things we do. Isaac is thoughtful and has a really profound perspective on life.  He shares this perspective mainly through his art but i've managed to capture it in conversation. An episode to enjoy with a cup of tea and a notepad!</p> no00:46:0312Decolonising Imagination with Isaac Opokufull<![CDATA[In it with Mensa Ansah]]>Mensa and I discuss the rollercoaster ride of living in two countries. Navigating changes in culture while staying true to who you are. A special epsiode and one close to my heart! Enjoy x

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/In-it-with-Mensa-Ansah-e2196q4ccd267c8-9992-46d0-9145-7365896b138bWed, 31 May 2023 09:00:58 GMT<p>Mensa and I discuss the rollercoaster ride of living in two countries. Navigating changes in culture while staying true to who you are. A special epsiode and one close to my heart! Enjoy x</p> yes00:57:17In it with Mensa Ansahfull<![CDATA[You are Invited! With D & C from GCR network]]>Palaver Podcast will now be joining The Gold Coast Report podcast community. On this episode i give up the reigns a little bit and Cyril and Donald interview me so you can get to know me a little more. I'll then throw a few questions back to the guys so we can find out more about GCR!

It's good to be back. Enjoy! xx

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/You-are-Invited--With-D--C-from-GCR-network-e1n2l98f393b9a9-bfd8-4024-81aa-8bc7b1bdedb5Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:25 GMT<p>Palaver Podcast will now be joining The Gold Coast Report podcast community. On this episode i give up the reigns a little bit and Cyril and Donald interview me so you can get to know me a little more. I'll then throw a few questions back to the guys so we can find out more about GCR!</p> <p>It's good to be back. Enjoy! xx</p> no01:13:4921You are Invited! With D & C from GCR networkfull<![CDATA[The Business of Creation with Charles Quartey ]]>Businesses, side hustles, living and breathing your passion. Charles and I get into it with lots of laughs and pure joy!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/The-Business-of-Creation-with-Charles-Quartey-e2n60ka1237702d-90e0-45d5-b5f7-fa33eb4d6b3aWed, 14 Aug 2024 09:41:47 GMT<p>Businesses, side hustles, living and breathing your passion. Charles and I get into it with lots of laughs and pure joy!</p> no00:56:0242The Business of Creation with Charles Quartey full<![CDATA[Media Magic with Ameyaw Debrah]]> I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ameyaw and delving into his journey through various media era's.  Absolute Magic. 

Ameyaw Debrah is the founder of Ameyaw Debrah Media. In 2008 he launched his blog, Ameyawdebrah.com which immediately became the home of celebrity and lifestyle content in Ghana. Over the years Ameyaw Debrah has excelled in the online media space winning awards all over the globe for his work. Ameyaw Debrah has successfully built a strong following on social media, making him one of the most influential online personalities in Africa. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Media-Magic-with-Ameyaw-Debrah-e1amgmh67018c9a-2841-48c5-a347-f662f1873ee5Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:00:00 GMT<p> I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ameyaw and delving into his journey through various media era's.  Absolute Magic. </p> <p>Ameyaw Debrah is the founder of Ameyaw Debrah Media. In 2008 he launched his blog, Ameyawdebrah.com which immediately became the home of celebrity and lifestyle content in Ghana. Over the years Ameyaw Debrah has excelled in the online media space winning awards all over the globe for his work. Ameyaw Debrah has successfully built a strong following on social media, making him one of the most influential online personalities in Africa. </p> no00:43:3516Media Magic with Ameyaw Debrahfull<![CDATA[Introduction to Palaver]]>An introduction to what the Palaver Podcast is all about.  Subscribe and enjoy!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Introduction-to-Palaver-ei7cms486b884a-809f-48a1-bad1-36c7b1d0dc18Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:15:23 GMT<p>An introduction to what the Palaver Podcast is all about.  Subscribe and enjoy!</p> no00:00:501Introduction to Palavertrailer<![CDATA[Family Affair with Guido Quarcoopome]]>Guido Quarcoopome, co-founder, Operations Director and my brother! I finally manage to get him on the podcast to talk about all things working together, how he joined the company and what he did before he joined the JamJar family.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Family-Affair-with-Guido-Quarcoopome-e3ggos57baa54f7-42c3-4e72-b720-c7b2cde74869Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:27:00 GMT<p>Guido Quarcoopome, co-founder, Operations Director and my brother! I finally manage to get him on the podcast to talk about all things working together, how he joined the company and what he did before he joined the JamJar family. </p> no01:04:3545Family Affair with Guido Quarcoopomefull<![CDATA[I am very Ghanaian with Nana Kwasi Wiafe]]>The question of identity, where we fit and how to express yourself, Nana Kwasi speaks to us about his creation of the Very Ghanaian brand and finding his creative feet. 

Enjoy xx

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/I-am-very-Ghanaian-with-Nana-Kwasi-Wiafe-e1rnklpec52c2a9-1ffa-497f-85fb-3528906d946dWed, 07 Dec 2022 09:00:26 GMT<p>The question of identity, where we fit and how to express yourself, Nana Kwasi speaks to us about his creation of the Very Ghanaian brand and finding his creative feet. </p> <p>Enjoy xx</p> no00:43:0425I am very Ghanaian with Nana Kwasi Wiafefull<![CDATA[Use your words : Abdallah Ekow Manuar Smith]]>On this episode I sit down with Ekow and discuss his first short novel, " The Men for StayWell". A science -fiction book based in Accra in the 2032. The book conveys the poignant themes of todays Accra and Ghana, this made me want to delve deeper into Ekow's mind and the inspiration behind the book.  

*Excuse the quality of the sound in this episode which had to be recorded via zoom. Accra hard and the internet dey mess up.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Use-your-words--Abdallah-Ekow-Manuar-Smith-e1evmv15f442049-7152-4454-bd9b-817e8874cda9Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT<p>On this episode I sit down with Ekow and discuss his first short novel, " The Men for StayWell". A science -fiction book based in Accra in the 2032. The book conveys the poignant themes of todays Accra and Ghana, this made me want to delve deeper into Ekow's mind and the inspiration behind the book.  </p> <p>*Excuse the quality of the sound in this episode which had to be recorded via zoom. Accra hard and the internet dey mess up.</p> no00:33:3719Use your words : Abdallah Ekow Manuar Smithfull<![CDATA[How are you getting paid? with WORLASI]]>Worlasi and I break down the business of making music in Ghana and what has brought him this far! If you haven't heard Worlasi's music, get on it.  Here's a link to WORLASI YouTube. Enjoy!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/How-are-you-getting-paid--with-WORLASI-e15unu5fb0a6147-01d9-4858-a675-64afe117298fWed, 18 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT<p>Worlasi and I break down the business of making music in Ghana and what has brought him this far! If you haven't heard Worlasi's music, get on it.  Here's a link to <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwyhV-dVVWVytW3RKsCY3Q" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WORLASI YouTube</a>. Enjoy!</p> yes00:40:1414How are you getting paid? with WORLASIfull<![CDATA[The Brains and Beauty behind Colourbox - Stephanie Adu]]>Stephanie is the brains behind Ghanaian beauty brand Colourbox Cosmetics. She recognised a gap in the market and when for it. Her journey is inspiring after a near fatal accident meant she had to rebuild herself and he brand again.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/The-Brains-and-Beauty-behind-Colourbox---Stephanie-Adu-e3fhgl31e44c57d-4c67-4e18-afdd-9197795922b8Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Stephanie is the brains behind Ghanaian beauty brand Colourbox Cosmetics. She recognised a gap in the market and when for it. Her journey is inspiring after a near fatal accident meant she had to rebuild herself and he brand again. </p> no01:01:4144The Brains and Beauty behind Colourbox - Stephanie Adufull<![CDATA[Can you keep up with Yanfo Hackman?]]>Yanfo and I discuss the changing times, Social media, and Ghana. Lots of laughter in this episode, buckle up!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Can-you-keep-up-with-Yanfo-Hackman-e2nuusm433ed1ed-6791-4665-bbf9-cdbdb66161e5Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT<p>Yanfo and I discuss the changing times, Social media, and Ghana. Lots of laughter in this episode, buckle up!</p> no01:17:1843Can you keep up with Yanfo Hackman?full<![CDATA[Fighting Fire: Arese Ugwu, The Smart Money Woman]]>My good friend Arese and I speak about her experiences turning The Smart Money Woman, into a 13-part TV series, self-funded! Resource Palaver indeed. The Queen of leveraging her network tells me how she did it. Enjoy! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Fighting-Fire-Arese-Ugwu--The-Smart-Money-Woman-e13vrdt52e8c514-18c9-4e14-9242-2756c028c024Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:16:46 GMT<p>My good friend Arese and I speak about her experiences turning The Smart Money Woman, into a 13-part TV series, self-funded! Resource Palaver indeed. The Queen of leveraging her network tells me how she did it. Enjoy! </p> no00:44:5011Fighting Fire: Arese Ugwu, The Smart Money Womanfull<![CDATA[Creative Evolution with Mina Evans]]>I interview one of my best friends and bring her story of evolution from Fashion to interior designer, artist and everything in-between!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Creative-Evolution-with-Mina-Evans-e1n2n2gf28999da-746a-4db7-b4a4-2c3f79bbcaedWed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:42 GMT<p>I interview one of my best friends and bring her story of evolution from Fashion to interior designer, artist and everything in-between!</p> no00:41:5322Creative Evolution with Mina Evansfull<![CDATA[Mixed Feelings EP. 3 with Samuel Arthur]]>On this final episode of Mixed Feelings I interview my husband and partner for 9 years, Sam. We discuss his experience as a Ghanaian man dating a mixed-race person as well as how we've navigated the different opinions that get thrown at us.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Mixed-Feelings-EP--3-with-Samuel-Arthur-e26j6r3d84b5292-a332-4beb-9e6e-1762a3cb0075Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:00:00 GMT<p>On this final episode of Mixed Feelings I interview my husband and partner for 9 years, Sam. We discuss his experience as a Ghanaian man dating a mixed-race person as well as how we've navigated the different opinions that get thrown at us. </p> yes00:33:0633Mixed Feelings EP. 3 with Samuel Arthurfull<![CDATA[Fetching Water with Myriam Chbani]]>One of the most resilient women I know, Myriam Chbani. Myriam, originally from Morocco tells me her story of how she ended up in Ghana and her perspective of the challenges and the joys of living here. Enjoy!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Fetching-Water-with-Myriam-Chbani-e1dlnnr8df8d162-f8ea-4537-8518-b00cb23d88cbWed, 02 Feb 2022 09:00:00 GMT<p>One of the most resilient women I know, Myriam Chbani. Myriam, originally from Morocco tells me her story of how she ended up in Ghana and her perspective of the challenges and the joys of living here. Enjoy!</p> no00:27:5419Fetching Water with Myriam Chbanifull<![CDATA[The Foodie episode]]>Alex and I catch up on the amazing Menu Finder app he's building and all the ups and downs with running a food business in Accra. You may want some popcorn for this one. Enjoy xx

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/The-Foodie-episode-e1peuel9d304de8-f7d2-464d-9f00-c478d2cc003cWed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:35 GMT<p>Alex and I catch up on the amazing Menu Finder app he's building and all the ups and downs with running a food business in Accra. You may want some popcorn for this one. Enjoy xx</p> no00:44:3424The Foodie episodefull<![CDATA[Raw, pure and wild with Violet Amoabeng]]>Eat your skincare! Get ready for belly laughs with Violet. We discuss how she has build her edible skin care brand in Ghana, what keeps her motivated and how she overcomes the challenges. Enjoy the Palaver!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Raw--pure-and-wild-with-Violet-Amoabeng-e2lh6t0feb2d487-5846-4313-9260-a18589c82a10Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT<p>Eat your skincare! Get ready for belly laughs with Violet. We discuss how she has build her edible skin care brand in Ghana, what keeps her motivated and how she overcomes the challenges. Enjoy the Palaver!</p> no01:04:3941Raw, pure and wild with Violet Amoabengfull<![CDATA[Finding Home with Maame Adjei]]>Maame and I catch up and bring the feminine energy to this episode. Talking about navigating Ghana life as a woman and all the twist and turns of getting to where we are. Enjoy the ride. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Finding-Home-with-Maame-Adjei-e1e9nj7d540d3a1-4bb0-454b-8e21-5e45bc2d31d3Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:00:00 GMT<p>Maame and I catch up and bring the feminine energy to this episode. Talking about navigating Ghana life as a woman and all the twist and turns of getting to where we are. Enjoy the ride. </p> no00:52:2418Finding Home with Maame Adjeifull<![CDATA[When love brings you to Ghana with Debra-Jane Nelson]]>Debbie and I get into it! Chatting about the rollercoaster of running your own business and being and employer in Ghana. It's as real as it gets. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/When-love-brings-you-to-Ghana-with-Debra-Jane-Nelson-e15ar660bd119a1-6bf2-4620-9b3a-a8ac72b9a804Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT<p>Debbie and I get into it! Chatting about the rollercoaster of running your own business and being and employer in Ghana. It's as real as it gets. </p> no01:06:4113When love brings you to Ghana with Debra-Jane Nelsonfull<![CDATA[Feeding your future with Jay Gyebi ( MukaseChic)]]>When 2 foodies get together and talk food and all the good things. Jay and I get together and discuss how food has influenced her life and whats next for her.  Enjoy xx

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Feeding-your-future-with-Jay-Gyebi--MukaseChic-e1oddqq93ff6338-d293-416c-a2ef-fb98b19f191dWed, 28 Sep 2022 08:00:32 GMT<p>When 2 foodies get together and talk food and all the good things. Jay and I get together and discuss how food has influenced her life and whats next for her.  Enjoy xx</p> no00:51:0023Feeding your future with Jay Gyebi ( MukaseChic)full<![CDATA[Mixed feelings. EP.1 with Irina and Shoshana]]>Exploring how other people have navigated their identity and family experiences coming from multi-racial backgrounds.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Mixed-feelings--EP-1-with-Irina-and-Shoshana-e26j2cv34e15639-e468-4025-b057-ff1b0d145332Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:00:00 GMT<p>Exploring how other people have navigated their identity and family experiences coming from multi-racial backgrounds.</p> yes00:42:2432Mixed feelings. EP.1 with Irina and Shoshanafull<![CDATA[Mixed Feelings: EP 2 with Carina Ray. A history]]>As part of exploring my identity, I speak with Carina Ray regarding the policies on bi-racial relationships during colonial era Ghana and look at how that plays a role in assumptions and the experiences in todays society.

Carina Ray is the A.M. and H.P. Bentley Chair in African History
Associate Professor History Department University of Michigan, Ann ArborSeries Editor,

 New African Histories, Ohio University PressSeries Editor, 

African Identities: Past and Present, Cambridge University PressSeries Editor, 

Ohio Short Histories of Africa, Ohio University Press

Author, Crossing the Color Line: Race, Sex, and the Contested Politics of Colonialism in Ghana

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palaver-podcast/episodes/Mixed-Feelings-EP-2-with-Carina-Ray--A-history-e26itqi6218d6c3-92cf-4112-b2b8-d3d409901ba3Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:00:00 GMT<p>As part of exploring my identity, I speak with Carina Ray regarding the policies on bi-racial relationships during colonial era Ghana and look at how that plays a role in assumptions and the experiences in todays society.</p> <p>Carina Ray is the A.M. and H.P. Bentley Chair in African History<br />Associate Professor History Department University of Michigan, Ann ArborSeries Editor,</p> <p> <a href="https://www.ohioswallow.com/series/new+african+histories" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">New African Histories</a>, Ohio University PressSeries Editor, </p> <p><a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/series/african-identities-past-and-present/FBAF4C615731E2DC3CE45E37D510DC92" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">African Identities: Past and Present</a>, Cambridge University PressSeries Editor, </p> <p><a href="https://www.ohioswallow.com/series/Ohio+Short+Histories+of+Africa" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ohio Short Histories of Africa</a>, Ohio University Press</p> <p>Author, <a href="http://www.ohioswallow.com/book/Crossing+the+Color+Line" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Crossing the Color Line: Race, Sex, and the Contested Politics of Colonialism in Ghana</a><br /></p> no00:44:5531Mixed Feelings: EP 2 with Carina Ray. A historyfull