Author Episodes

Baudelaire Ceus is a professional podcaster and the child of Haitian immigrants. For the past three years, he’s been sharing stories through the Atlas Obscura Podcast, which dives into fascinating but lesser-known places around the globe. Baudelaire has a special passion for highlighting locations within the African Diaspora, from Los Angeles to Haiti to Benin and everywhere in between.

Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo is an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts in NYC teaching Post-Colonial African History, and a columnist at the Peoples Gazette. Rudolf has authored multiple books that include "This American Life Sef", "Children of a Retired God" & "Chimamanda" amongst many others. Rudolf is also the host of Dr. Damages, a political satirical show covering the African political space and holding officials accountable (most in Nigeria). Yes, Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo = Dr. Damages. Rudo...

CEO of Worthy Retail U Steve Worthy, at one point in life, did not see the need in accepting the call to lead until one fateful day early in his Air Force days. Leadership always found him despite his attempts at avoiding it. This episode is not limited to only discussing leadership and developing that skill set. Steve is a retail leader, and executive coach, who shares with us memorable moments from his childhood into the present and how they have inspired him to create multiple podcasts. Oh, ...

Rahman Oladigbolu came out of a seven-year illness battling sickle cell and began pursuing his dream of making movies. Rahman's battle with sickle cell will bring back memories to me and at the same time remind me of the need for more awareness about this disease. Rahman is now an award-winning director, whose next movie is The Private Experience, an adaptation of Ms. Chimmanda Adichie. Fun fact: this is the second guest with whom I was in the same city during my younger days. It wasn't planned,...

As Women's History Month kicks off, I have the honor of hosting Michelle Ngome, an Inclusive Marketing Consultant/Speaker who is the founder of the African American Marketing Association and a podcaster. Michelle teaches us about inclusive marketing, Houston, and her Camerounian heritage while dropping loads of gems. Recommendation & Introduction 0:00 - 2:35, Inclusive Marketing Consultant/Speaker 3:30 - 8:50 Meaning of Name 9:09 - 12:25 Place of Birth & Rest of Childhood 12:46 - 17:17 Nigerian...

The CEO & Founder of Martine Kalaw Enterprises joins us to share her very powerful and inspiring story as we kick off Black History Month. Martine is an undocumented survivor focused on building bridges between those who have and those in need. Every opportunity you get to hear from this magnificent woman should not be wasted. Martine gets us to a strong start to Black History Month. Martine Kalaw has also authored two books, "The ABCs of Diversity: A Managers Guide To Diversity, Equity, and Inc...

The conclusion to our conversation with the amazing Graciela. We navigate her transitioning from the Air Force, creative process, and family. I am now applying some of the gems that I got in this episode. The creativity from Graciela isn't limited to her...

Part 1 with a history maker in the Air Force, CEO, award-winning author, bilingual keynote speaker, publisher, wife, and mother amongst many titles. Creator of "Latinovating" which is amongst my most favorite words. Graciela Tiscareno-Sato is one of thos...

Ernest Bhabor is an author and filmmaker who lives in New York. He writes unique, everyday real-life stories. He sheds light on relevant topics with his books, which capture the stories of the common man. Ernest is an avid reader, writer, and connoisseur...