The Alchemizing Trauma for Community Impact series highlights nine inspiring stories of Detroit leaders who have transformed individual and community trauma into transformative work in Detroit and beyond.

The series continues with our host Demarra West's powerful conversation featuring Kwaku Osei, Executive Director of The LOVE Building. In this conversation, he shares the personal challenges that shaped his mission, the myriad of ways he’s failed forward, and the transformative work happening through The LOVE Building.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

2:35 - Kwaku’s journey to becoming an "economic freedom fighter".

29:16 - The impact of The LOVE Building and how it’s driving community transformation.

38:34 - The importance of nurturing “health, wealth, and love” and how these principles are essential for Detroit’s healing and growth.

Connect with Kwaku Osei:

Website: thelovebuilding.org

Instagram: @kwakuosei44

Linkedin: Kwaku Osei

To get Demarra’s book, click the link here to get a 25% discount on her book or to learn more and get a free chapter click here.

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This Podcast Series is Sponsored By The Love Building, HNB Building Services and The Lip Bar.