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Magatte Wade is the Director of the Center for African Prosperity at Atlas Network, the leading organization of African free-market think tanks. She was listed as a Forbes “20 Youngest Power Women in Africa,” a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and a TED Global Africa Fellow.

Magatte is the bestselling author of The Heart of A Cheetah, and the host of The Magatte Wade Show. She's spoken at the United Nations, Aspen Institute, Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, MIT, and the TED mainstage. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, the BBC, CNN, Fast Company, Fortune, and the Huffington Post. She has been on both Lex Fridman and Jordan Peterson’s podcasts (where she was among the most popular guests), with over 10 million views.

 

Magatte's passion for the role of free markets in overcoming poverty and the power of enterprise to tackle social issues and promote entrepreneurial education make her a sought-after speaker and thought leader at major conferences, events, and universities around the world.

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Alice Marie Johnson: From Life Sentence To Donald Trump's Clemency (The Magatte Wade Show)
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Alice Marie Johnson: From Life Sentence To Donald Trump's Clemency (The Magatte Wade Show)

Alice Marie Johnson is a profound advocate for criminal justice reform, whose remarkable story of redemption has inspired a national conversation on the topic. Once sentenced to life imprisonment, Alice's journey took a transformative turn when her case caught the attention of high-profile advocates, leading to her commutation in 2018. Her experiences have fueled her mission to advocate for those still behind bars and to reform the system that once held her captive. Alice Marie Johnson is now an author, speaker, and leader in the movement for justice. Her book, "After Life: My Journey from Incarceration to Freedom," co-authored with Nancy French, is a compelling account of her life and the power of hope and redemption. Her voice is a beacon of resilience and change, echoing in media appearances and collaborations with organizations dedicated to criminal justice reform. Alice's story is not just one of personal triumph but also a call to action for systemic change. - Alice's 𝕏 (Twitter): @AliceMarieFree - Her book, "After Life": https://www.amazon.com/After-Life-Journey-Incarceration-Freedom/dp/0062936107 - Speak Out: speakout.org, an organization where Alice advocates for reform initiatives. Visit Magatte Wade's Website: http://magattewade.com Follow Magatte Wade on Twitter: https://twitter.com/magattew Follow Magatte Wade on Instagram: https://instagram.com/magattew Follow Magatte Wade on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/magattew/ Follow Magatte Wade on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@magattew Follow Magatte Wade on Facebook: https://facebook.com/magattew If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and share with others who might benefit from Magatte's thoughts. And don't forget to subscribe to her channel for more inspiring content. Thanks for watching!
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