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  • E17: In Pursuit of Something More: A Journey to Africa with Jewelry Founder Jennifer Jiggetts
    Dec 16 2025

    Subtitle: Leaving the U.S. to Build a Luxury Legacy in Lesotho, Africa | Dr. Takeisha Carr

    In this powerful episode of Tomorrow's Culture Docent, Dr. Takeisha Carr welcomes Jennifer Jiggetts, the visionary entrepreneur and founder of a luxury jewelry brand based in Lesotho, Africa.

    Jennifer shares the courageous story of leaving the U.S. to build her enterprise on ancestral soil, offering a candid look at the fears and profound changes involved in such a transformative life shift. The conversation explores the critical themes of personal growth and cultural adaptation, particularly the fascinating differences in time management and perception between Western and African societies.

    Listeners will gain insight into:

    • The essential role of community building and authentic cultural exchange in achieving success in Africa.

    • The business model focused on empowering African artisans through fair wages and promoting black women empowerment.

    • The importance of defining one’s own legacy and pursuing dreams over comfort.

    This is more than an entrepreneurship narrative; it is an exploration of heritage, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of "something more."

    Key Takeaways:
    • Jennifer Jiggetts runs a jewelry brand in Lesotho, emphasizing the importance of pursuing dreams despite fears.

    • Cultural differences in time perception can significantly impact business practices (shift from linear to circular view of time).

    • Building community connections and fair wages for artisans are essential for success and legacy.

    • Jennifer's journey reflects a broader trend of black women seeking new opportunities on the continent.

    Chapters (Timestamps):
    • 00:00 - Introduction to the Journey

    • 05:39 - Pursuing Dreams and Overcoming Fears

    • 08:18 - Finding Peace in New Beginnings

    • 13:23 - Cultural Shifts: Time and Connection

    • 21:01 - Networking and Community in Africa

    Connect:
    • Guest: Jennifer Jiggetts [Insert Guest Social/Website Link]

    • Host: Dr. Takeisha Carr [Insert Host Social Link]

    • Show: [Insert Tomorrow's Culture Docent Website Link]

    Keywords (Hashtags): #JenniferJiggetts #jewelry #entrepreneurship #culturalexchange #Africanartisans #personalgrowth #blackwomenempowerment #timemanagement #communitybuilding #legacy #DrTakeishaCarr #Lesotho #KMOB1003

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    29 min
  • Do It Anyway: The Leadership Strategy That Destroys Fear
    Dec 11 2025

    Hosted by Dr. Takeisha Carr, this essential episode of The Culture Docent dissects the fear of failure in saturated industries. Learn the definitive Leadership Strategy for breaking through resistance and executing your vision even when the outcome is uncertain.

    Mental Wealth Key: How to move from over-analyzing to action. This episode provides the courage to execute your next big pivot.

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    22 min