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Weekly e-Newsletter from PEP.
Welcome to the 4th Quarter.
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me and my parents celebrating the launch of PEP Talk on 01/01/11
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Dear Friends,
All of this week, my thoughts have been on my family (heavily). It could have been because we had the threat of a hurricane and they all called (family and relatives) from wherever they live to check in, or it could have been because three of my family members celebrated birthdays (brother, sister and father). Regardless of the reason, I know I was not alone with thoughts of family. Isn't it funny how when in times of a crisis or disaster, our families spring to mind before anything or anyone else? I am smiling because that is not necessarily a bad thing...it just IS.
I had a conversation with one of my friends and she explained to me that she found herself becoming extremely emotional this past weekend, longing for her family who never cease to get on her last nerves. She said, "All I could think of while I was crying was how I miss my family and wish they were here with me now. I felt so alone and just wanted them close to me." I know that many of us can relate to that whether or not we have other
people in our lives who share our space. Whether we have created families of our own or not, we cannot underestimate the value of strong original family ties.
Almost all of us who live on the East Coast reconnected with our family members and close friends this past weekend because Irene threatened to blow us away and/or open the flood gates. One person I spoke to said "the only time I hear from MY family is when they need money or when there is death in the family." This guy could not smiling this past weekend when he heard from his family...none of them were asking him for money and no one had died.
I have always been very connected to my family who mean everything to me. Because like many of you, I do not live with my original family in the same country, it becomes costly to actually see and spend time with them. Nevertheless, I insist that I see my parents at least twice a year and my siblings at least once. I have been blessed to meet a few good friends who I can call family; those are scattered around the world and it is nice to always have a second or third "family" to visit when I feel the need to. Whether or not you have a family that is geographically close to you, I sincerely hope that you stay connected. Friends are great but the love of a family is among life's greatest blessings.
Happy birthday to all the people who celebrated this week including my god-mother, Akilah Karima, my brother, Tony, my sister, Annie, and my father, Robin.
Happy 37th anniversary to my parents who celebrate that milestone today!
Today is African Independence Day and also the Independence of Trinidad and Tobago. Please scroll down to read a message from the president general of the UNIA-ACL, Senghor Jawara Baye and also join all the massive from Trinidad and Tobago as they celebrate their independence day today.
For those of you who live in the USA, please have a great and safe Labor Day weekend and remember to keep giving thanks for even the smallest of blessings.
Peace and guidance,
Yaa Gyasi Peppy Parke
Creative Director
Peppy Entertainment & Promotions
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Season 2 of PEP Talk! is here!
Stay tuned for interviews with over
30 people who live in London, France, Ghana, Jamaica, and various US States coming to you for the next 13 Saturdays beginning this Saturday, September 3.
Last Thursday, internet listeners who tuned in to our Radio Show were the first to hear a piece of the exclusive interview we did with Seestah Imahkus at One Africa Resort in Ghana, West Africa. The feedback has been incredible.
This one was so good that we decided to give it to you uncut and unedited, because there is something absolutely beautiful and pure about being in Africa surrounded by nature and the chirping of about six different species of birds.
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Imahkus PEP Talk! Interview LIVE from Ghana
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"Peppy, I listened to this interview and was absolutely amazed by Seestah Imahkus's story. You did an amazing job with the questions and you make me want to repatriate to Ghana. Keep on being the beautiful spirit that you are."
Andrew Belford, Jamaica
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Ms. Peppy introduces Season 2 of PEP Talk!
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Our new site, www.yaapeptalk.com is up and running with loads of photos, interviews, music and much more for your listening and viewing pleasure.
- Special thanks to our sponsor, Ms. Sancha Flynn for designing our new site.
- Very special thanks to Season 2 sponsors Bomani Tyehimba of Africa for the Africans and Melrose Parks of Young At Art.
- Extra special thanks to all the guests who will be appearing on Season 2 (too many to mention), but click HERE for the list.
If YOU would like to sponsor an upcoming pepisode, click HERE or email peptalk@peppypromotions.com.
Tune in to our Channels this Saturday to be among the first to see pepisode #1 in Season 2 with Tippa Irie.
This was shot on location in London, England on May 23, 2o11.
Click on the image to get a sneak peak.
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We are currently playing on DCTV all of September so if you
live in DC, or know someone who does, check the DCTV SCHEDULE and watch our show.
Viewers in DC can watch on Comcast channels 95 and 95; RCN channels 10 and 11; and Verizon channels 10, 11 and 28.
PEP Talk! on DCTV:
Thursday, September 1 at 11:30am
Friday, September 2 at 5:30pm
Please check the new schedule this weekend for other dates and times.
WANT TO SPONSOR PEP TALK! AND BE EXPOSED TO OVER 1.5 MILLION VIEWERS?
CLICK HERE.
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LISTEN TOMORROW, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 FROM 9PM TO 10PM EST ON WWW.HARAMBEERADIO.COM FOR
PEP TALK! RADIO .
YOU WILL HEAR THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BRENDA MUHAMMAD LIVE FROM THE VOLTA REGION IN GHANA.
Ms. Muhammad repatriated to Ghana a few years ago and has established herself as a business woman who is highly respected in her village.
Brenda shares a business in Ghana with her son, Yazid and their Ghanaian partner, George Appiah.
Her story is truly inspiring.
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- Go to www.harambeeradio.com from 9pm to 10pm tonight and every Thursday night.
- Click the LISTEN LIVE button, expand your player options, and join us in the CHAT ROOM for the conversation.
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THE FITNESS CORNER WITH ELIZABETH BROOKS
GETTING RID OF BELLY FAT
Are you frustrated about getting rid of the bulge below the belly button? Well, you are not alone.
Many people, women in particular, struggle with this area of the body that likes to hold on to fat deposits. Here are a few tips to help reshape your entire abdominal area:
Perform high intensity cardio at least 3 times per week for at least 30 minutes per session. Most people, even when they do cardio, are not working very hard. Use the talk test as a gauge for how hard you are working can help.
If you can answer a question while doing cardio with more than a "yes" or "no" you probably can pick up the intensity a bit.
Secondly, you have to do weight training. As we get older it is easier to put on and keep belly fat. Weight training keeps your metabolism high and helps you burn more calories at rest.
Thirdly, watch your total daily caloric intake. You can't lose fat if you are eating more calories than you are taking in. As we get older we have to eat much smaller meals and avoid excess sugars, processed and fried foods.
Finally, work those abs diligently. Try abdominal crunches on an exercise ball or BOSU (half round ball with solid base.) These devices help you get more range of motion and work deep into the "transverse" abdominal.
They are the muscles you use to hold your abs in and they are below your rectus abdominals which are the ones we are all trying to see.
For more information and additional tips, visit www.thinkingcorrectly.com.
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THE GHANA CORNER
"Three Ways to Save Your Life Savings" by Ras AriEL
Ghana has many, many traps that have caught countless repats in their endeavor to make Africa their home once again.
Here are some suggestions on how you can hold on to your money:
(1) Live within your own means. This sounds a whole lot easier than it is, unless, of course, you already own your own car and home. The single most important reason why Africans coming from the Diaspora find it impossible to survive in Ghana financially is because we have been taught to live way outside our means. This discipline should be learned and practiced before coming to Ghana. The objective is to literally abandon using credit cards and live within a structured budget based on your real income, for one year before relocating. No exercise or preparation will be more beneficial to any prospective repat.
(2) Don't fool yourself. Ghana requires that you must invest a minimum sum of $10,000 in order to get legal residency in Ghana, thus you must, all-of-a-sudden, become an investor even if you never gambled with stocks or owned your own business. Do not come to Ghana and decide, because everything looks so green, that you can simply grab the bull by its horns and turn yourself into a magnate. It will not happen. If you were gainfully employed before then admit to yourself that you are somewhat addicted to a regular income. Open a business that requires little to no risk, investing your money no differently than you would have spent it if you didn't have to invest at all.
(3) Seek counsel. All too often repats can't afford the services of big name attorneys so they assume they will figure it all out on their own. Worse still, we move in insignificantly small numbers, hardly ever as a group or an organization like our counterparts, thus we are easily targeted and picked off.
READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE
For more information on Ras AriEL, visit www.info-ghana.com.
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 Wednesday August 31st is African Independence Day! During the UNIA-ACL Convention of 1920, August 1st to August 31st, held in NY, the Declaration of the Rights of the Negro (Africans) Peoples of the World was adopted. In order to encourage our race all over the world and to stimulate it to a higher and grander destiny, we demand and insist on the following Declaration of Rights: Of the 54 Rights listed in the Declaration of Rights number 53 and 54 reads as follows; 53) We proclaim the 31st day of August of each year to be an international holiday to be observed by all Negroes (Africans). 54) We want all men/women to know we shall maintain and contend for the freedom and equality of every man, woman and child of our race, with our lives, our fortunes and sacred honor. In the year 2005, the UNIA-ACL president general, Honorable Redman Battle directed the UNIA-ACL Legal Defense Committee of the UNIA-ACL government under the leadership of CG Honorable Faruq Muhammad to re-implement this Declaration and Commemoration on August 31st of every year. Sense then, commemorations have been held in Washington DC, Philadelphia PA, Chicago IL, New York City, Detroit, Michigan, Atlanta, Georgia, Montreal, Canada, etc. This year, 2011 events are planed in these same locations, as well as various other locations around the world. As the 9th successor to Marcus Garvey and the 10th President General of the UNIA-ACL government, this current administration calls on all Africans at home and abroad to observe in some spiritual and liberating ways and means, this most important holiday. Even if it is just with prayer, ritual and meditation. Of course, maybe next year on this day you can plan a larger observation of African Independence Day. Let it be noted that we have seen, supported and applauded the African Liberation and Freedom Days that have manifested after and due to this manifestation, calling for the complete liberation and freedom of Africans those at home and those abroad from oppression. Up You Mighty Race We Can Accomplish What We Will! Senghor Jawara Baye President General UNIA-ACL www.uniaacl.org www.cbpm.org |
Thank you for taking the time to open, read and share this newsletter. We value your feedback and continued support. Do not hesitate to contact us at info@peppypromotions.com or visit our Web site at www.peppypromotions.com if you need more information. Sincerely,
The PEP Team.
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