In this episode of The World’s Mayor Experience, Joshua T. Berglan travels virtually to the Northwest Region of Cameroon to speak with Princess Abumbi Prudence of the Bafut Royal Family. Born out of a 10-year crisis that has displaced thousands, Princess Abumbi has dedicated her life to empowering youth and preserving indigenous heritage.
They discuss her role as the CEO of “Youths and the Future,” the construction of the “Royals Eco Village Bafut,” and the critical need to bridge the gap between the indigenous world and modern Technology. This is a raw, unscripted conversation about leadership during conflict, the Trauma of war, and the resilience of the African spirit.
Joshua T. Berglan is a visionary multimedia creator and social empowerment leader, renowned globally as "The World's Mayor." As an award-winning producer, internationally bestselling author, and pioneering show host, Joshua is spearheading a transformative movement at the intersection of media literacy, accessible education, and community empowerment.
His ground-breaking works include the game-changing book "Media Company in a Box: Independent Media in the 4th Industrial Revolution," providing a roadmap for ethical media entrepreneurship leveraging emerging technologies like AI and the metaverse. Joshua's raw, redemptive memoir "The Devil Inside Me" chronicles his journey overcoming addiction and trauma.
The World's Mayor Experience, Joshua's innovative media platform, features empowering content tailored for under-served groups like at-risk youth, mental health communities, formerly incarcerated individuals, abuse survivors, human trafficking victims, and disabled people. As a proud advocate from these marginalized backgrounds himself, Joshua is dedicated to amplifying unheard voices through media skills training and accessible business mentorship.
While his inspirational books are available at bookstores worldwide, Joshua has made "Media Company in a Box" freely accessible at public libraries globally, exemplifying his commitment to democratizing vital knowledge. As a SCORE mentor, he provides pro-bono coaching to entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
Through immersive virtual experiences, online academies, published works, advocacy initiatives, and an upcoming worldwide touring show, Joshua Berglan is sparking a people-powered renaissance - equipping a global community of ethical storytellers and digitally literate changemakers to reshape societal narratives for the better.
