The world of Bukky Ayo: A great place to go for inspiration. After all, Bukky is a motivational coach, based in Amsterdam.
Bukky Ayo is a dancer-turned motivational coach, based in the Netherlands.
On this Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, Christina Michelle visits with a woman who calls herself a “femmepreneur.” Hear how she overcame trauma in life and founded the Femmetitude — a business she says she needed herself, only it didn’t exist at the time. She’ll also share three ways to thrive beyond your own trauma.
Bukky Ayo Interview, Part 1.
Bukky Ayo Interview, Part 2.
Bukky Ayo Interview, Part 3.
Here’s a little sample of Bukky Ayo’s advice, which she generously dispenses on YouTube.
On Thursdays, Juneau Afternoon is produced by the Black Awareness Association of Juneau. Today’s show is part of its celebration of Women’s History Month.
Join Christina Michelle for a conversation that begins at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7.
You might think of it as a COVID care package, and much more. Last year, Sealaska Heritage Institute sent more than a thousand boxes to students in Southeast Alaska — and recently sent them a second one.
As part of its “Opening the Box” project, Sealaska Heritage Institute shipped more than a thousand boxes to students all over Southeast Alaska. Inside are items that promote science and traditional Native culture.
On Juneau Afternoon today, KTOO’s Sheli Delaney will open the latest box to arrive. Find out what’s inside, how it connects students to both their culture and science. Guests: Rebecca Soza, Sealaska Heritage Institute, Eldri Waid Westmoreland, STEAM-ethnomathematics teacher and James White, teacher at Floyd Dryden Middle School.
A webinar on wills and estate planning, from the Juneau Public Library. Guest: Kate Enge, Juneau Public Library. See the Facebook event here: bit.ly/3kKeZwW
Juneau Afternoon airs live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7.
From Girl Scout cookie sales to robotics competitions, to developing the Capital City’s economic potential, it all comes together on Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon. Maybe it’s a matter of scale, but there’s a common thread – how business and innovation go hand-in-hand.
Highlights:
Samoas and Thin Mints. COVID or not: cookie sales continue. Find out about the Juneau Girl Scouts’ pandemic sales strategy.
Juneau Senator Jessie Kiehl stocks up on his favorite Girl Scout cookies.
Mendenhall Minis, a popular kids program, is now available online, starring Ranger Dave Kennedy. Melissa O’Donnell, Deputy Director at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor’s Center and Recreation Area, gives us a preview of Ranger Dave’s next video, “Sounds of the Forest.”
Ranger Dave Kennedy hosting Mendenhall Minis: Sounds of the Forest. He shows kids how to make animal ears with cups, to extend their ability to hear (Photo, courtesy of USDA).
Juneau Afternoon, Part 2. Mendenhall Minis: Sounds of the Forest. Guest: Melissa O’Donnell.
The Juneau Economic Development Council is preparing for its 10th annual “Innovation Summit.” Normally the gathering is held in person, but due to the pandemic, this year’s conference will be held online. Even so, JEDC’s executive director, Brian Holst, says this spirit of competition is alive and well at this year’s summit in which businesses will pitch ideas and even win prizes. JEDC is also a partner in a statewide student robotics program, which also encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.
Bjorn St. Claire and Adrian Whitney are on the Juneau Douglas High School Robotics Team. This year’s challenge: Designing a robot to throw hoops.
Juneau Afternoon, Part 3. Juneau Economic Development Council’s Innovation Summit. Guests: Brian Holst, JEDC Executive Director. Bjorn St.Claire and Adrian Whitney, Juneau Douglas High School robotics team.
Robotics stretch student creativity and their ability to collaborate (Photo, courtesy of JEDC).
Sheli DeLaney hosted Juneau Afternoon on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7.
In Juneau, we know what it’s like to wake up to the chattering of eagles, neighbors we enjoy watching. Like us, they raise families, and occasionally need some help.
On Monday’s Juneau Afternoon, we’ll hear about efforts to save an eagle, found hanging upside down from a tree.
Guest: Kathy Benner, Manager of the Juneau Raptor Center.
J.D. McComas, a U.S.D.A wildlife biologist, hands off a stranded eagle over to Kathy Benner of the Juneau Raptor Center during a rescue at the Juneau International Airport on March 1, 2021. (From video courtesy Scott Rinkenberger)
And get a preview of this Thursday’s Juneau Audubon Society presentation, “Growing up Eagle,” a birds-eye view inside an eagle’s nest. Guests: Brenda Wright, Helen Unruh and Doris Kirchhofer — members of the Juneau Audubon Society.
Eagles parent a grey hatchling. (Photo by Helen Unruh)
Also on Monday, a status report from the City and Borough of Juneau about COVID vaccinations. Sign-up is underway for the next round. Guest: Robert Barr, Emergency Operations Center Planning Chief, City and Borough of Juneau.
Join KTOO’s Rhonda McBride for Juneau Afternoon, live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7.
Land acknowledgements. A practice meant to show respect for Native peoples and their ongoing relationship to the land, often made at ceremonies or community events.
On Friday’s Juneau Afternoon, why Sealaska Heritage Institute believes this practice is growing in popularity. Some advice on how to craft a land acknowledgement. Some of the necessary homework agencies and local organizations might need to do. Why a land acknowledgement is more than just about the land.
Guest: David Sheakley-Early, Sealaska Education Program Manager.
David Sheakley-Early, Education Program Manager for Sealaska Heritage Institute (Photo courtesy of SHI.)
Also:
The Juneau summer tourism outlook. Once again, businesses are bracing for a season without the big cruise ships. But based on early bookings, there are some hopeful signs. Guest: Liz Perry, President and CEO, Travel Juneau.
Liz Perry, President and CEO of Travel Juneau (Photo: Courtesy of Travel Juneau)
An update on the “Pour the Love” campaign. How four Juneau breweries have teamed up to bring disaster relief to Haines. Guests: Ben Barnes, Alaskan Brewery. Matt Barnaby, Barnaby Brewing, Megan Chambers, Forbidden Peak Brewery.
Poster for the “Pour the Love” benefit for Haines disaster relief.
Join KTOO’s Sheli DeLaney for Juneau Afternoon on Friday, March 5, 2021. Live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7.
It’s not every day that you get a group of women together like this – for a candid conversation about their success as entrepreneurs.
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Black Awareness Association of Juneau highlights the contributions of seven local women: Maria Bailey, Tami Bowman, Laura Martinson, Midgi Moore, Jessie Ray, Jessie Snyder and Debbie White.
Seven Juneau businesswomen share their success stories on Juneau Afternoon. Starting from the top row: Maria Bailey, Jessie Rae, Debbie White, Tami Bowman, Laura Martinson, Jessica Snyder and Midgi Moore
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Part 2.
Part 3.
Christina Michelle, Host
Christina Michelle hosts this Thursday’s program, live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7.
On Thursdays, Juneau Afternoon is hosted by the Black Awareness Association of Juneau. The program celebrates Black culture and covers a wide range of issues that include social justice and racial healing.
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