From Ghana to American: Why I Love This Country More Than Most People Born Here | Alma Ohene-Opare

Alma Ohene-Opare grew up in Ghana during military coups, famine, and dictatorship. He watched his mother build schools and a university from nothing. He lost five dogs to DDT poisoning at age 6. He made a pinhole camera because a physics book told him to — and then realized he could never develop the film because the resources simply didn’t exist.That moment broke something in him… and lit a fire that burned until he finally touched American soil.In this nearly 3-hour conversation, Alma explains:- Why America is the only place on earth where you can wake up with an idea and have a working prototype by sundown - Why socialism always contains “a teaspoon of dog poop” no matter how good it smells - Why true justice can only come from God, not government - How his mother educated over 10,000 kids with the motto: “We train leaders, others train the rest” - The day he took the oath of citizenship and finally put his hand over his heart during the national anthem after 18 years of waiting - Standing at the exact spot where Charlie Kirk was assassinated and what it means for all of usThis is not political talking points. This is raw gratitude from a man who knows exactly what the alternative looks like.If you’ve ever taken your American privilege for granted — watch this. If you have kids who think the American Dream is dead — make them watch this. If you’re tired of the noise and just want to hear truth spoken with love — this episode is for you.Alma’s book: “A Vision of Greatness: An Immigrant’s Unyielding Pursuit of the American Dream” – Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDF5BLJ4/?bestFormat=true&k=my%20american%20privilege%20book&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_22_de&crid=MQRO7V0MRYS4&sprefix=my%20american%20privilage%20Connect With Alma! Youtube: www.youtube.com/@UC-JXKDg4ow2-ND0nFYj_pYw TikTok, IG, Facebook: @willfulpositivityConnect With Micah!Youtube: www.youtube.com/@UCbDRG3_xrVcBHEGnr_0psyw IG: @micahgoodman @americas.podcastsTimestamps:00:00 – Intro & How We Met 04:30 – Born in Ghana Right After Famine & Military Coups 15:45 – The Legend of Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings 28:10 – Growing Up With 7 Dogs, Ducks, Sheep & Massive Responsibility 37:00 – The Day 5 of His Dogs Died (age 6) 44:20 – His Mother’s Insane Legacy (Built a University From Nothing) 53:30 – Teaching Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah in 6th Grade → Drafted #5 Overall by Detroit Lions 1:03:00 – The Photo That Changed His Life Forever (Dad Touching a Dolphin) 1:12:00 – The Pinhole Camera That Broke His Heart 1:23:00 – Why America Freed Him From “Mental Slavery” 1:35:00 – Socialism = A Teaspoon of Dog Poop in Your Favorite Meal 1:52:00 – Why It’s Impossible to Be Christian and Socialist 2:10:00 – Becoming a U.S. Citizen After 18 Years 2:25:00 – Standing at the Spot Where Charlie Kirk Was Assassinated 2:40:00 – Final Message to Young AmericansIf this moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.