I really learned the true heart, the heart of America. I really believe that the Midwesterners

really embody that American spirit. First of all, it is full of optimism, especially when you're

coming from Europe where people are so cynical about everything. Here, people are just so optimistic. And how could they not be optimistic?

Because they have a means to their optimism. People for whom, nothing really is impossible.

Magat Wade was born in Senegal. She is now an American citizen.

It is a remarkable tale.

You're going to hear it only here on the Michelle Tofoya podcast.

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We'd love to have you with us every single episode because we do a pretty thorough job of vetting our guests and finding out the most interesting, worthwhile guests to have so you

can listen to them. She is the co-founder of Prospera Africa. So while she's here and has lived

the American dream, she'll tell you about it, she's still haunted by what she knows goes on in

Africa. She's written a book called Heart of the Cheetah. She has won awards.

She has her own podcast.

But here we go in depth with this remarkable woman who recently spoke in front of Congress

about why America is thriving and Africa is not. And you may be blown away by what she says,

because it's not what you typically hear, folks. It is not what you typically hear. This is a

remarkable success story, but a woman who is still hell-bent on making Africa a better place for its citizens.

And you'll be amazed at what she thinks that's going to take.

It's not the typical avenues.

McGot Wade is remarkable.

You're going to want to hear this.

She is next.

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