Community Episodes
July 3, 2024
Ep 177: You Have to Have a Mind That Sees The Whole Picture, Not Just One ft Vlad Margarit
Join us as we explore Vlad’s captivating story, tracing his revolutionary beginnings in Romania, introspective days in Bermuda, and vibrant life in New York City. Born in Bucharest, Vlad’s childhood was painted with outdoor e...
Nov. 22, 2023
Ep 165 : Thankful Hearts and TKOs ft Corey Gumbs and Mimi Jacks
On this special Thanksgiving episode of our podcast, we have the privilege of being joined by two incredible guests from Brooklyn and Queens. We are truly grateful for our amazing listeners who make this all possible. At this...
Nov. 8, 2023
Ep 163 - Immigrant Odyssey: Thriving in Unexpected Career Avenues ft Jonaed Iqbal
In this episode, titled "Immigrant Odyssey: Thriving in Unexpected Career Avenues", Raphael, engages in a dynamic conversation with guest Jonaed Iqbal, founder of Nodegree.com and the Nodegree podcast. Join us as we unpack th...
Nov. 1, 2023
Ep 162: Celebrating Global Blackness: An Afros & Audio Festival Testimony ft Corey Gumbs & Weyu Hodge
We kicking off November with a recap of our time in Baltimore at the 5th Afros and Audio Podcasting Festival. There's a question for you at the bottom. Corey and Weyu (and me too) had the opportunity to attend the 5th Afros &...
May 3, 2023
149: Without The People Who Listen To The Podcast, We Don’t Have An Industry ft Kerry-Ann Reid
On this episode of White Label American, I chat with entrepreneur and mentor, Kerry-Ann Reid, who runs the podcast production company, Breadfruit Media a podcast production company that creates culturally relevant content wit...
March 15, 2023
Ep 146: Let The Kids Guide What They Want To Learn ft Julia, Nadine, Murielle
Today, I'm delighted to have not one, not two, but THREE amazing European guests in the studio for this week's episode. Julia Arens and Nadine Von Ahsen from Germany, and Murielle Misczak from Switzerland all with Kinderhaus ...
June 29, 2022
EP 127: Our Stories Are Like Language, If You Don’t Pass It On, It’s Gone ft Talib Jasir
What an honor to be able to seat down with and have a fabulous with the one and only Talib Jasir. Talib is the CEO /Founder of the Afros and Audio, visionary, creative, & advocate for the people's collective power. Talib shar...
May 25, 2022
Ep 124: Your Food Is Going To Heal You When You When You’re Homesick ft Gwen Chaingam
Self-taught illustrator Gwen Chaingam, who is obsessed with cats, takes us to Bangkok Thailand through her life over there and shows us how the power of being influenced by pop culture can lead to following one's passion. Che...
May 11, 2022
Ep 122: I Have A Lot Of Pride In My Name ft Latrice Sampson Richards
Latrice Sampson Richards is one of the most authentic and best voices in the podcast space. Latrice is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. The greatness is just taking off, this is Lat...
March 30, 2022
Ep 118 : Women’s History Month 2022
As we wrap up women's history month for the year 2022. This episode is a celebration of the diversity and identities of the wonderful women from Episodes 70 to 103. These are only snippets from our conversations, check out th...
Feb. 23, 2022
EP 113: I Want To Bridge The Gap With The Diaspora ft Corey Gumbs
We wrap up Black History Month with the founder of the Black Podcasters Association Corey Gumbs. Corey walks us through amazing family history, high school, and so much more leading to the birth of The Black Podcasters Associ...
Feb. 2, 2022
EP 110: I Can Be The Bridge ft Martine Kalaw
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...
Jan. 26, 2022
EP 109: Peacemaker & Dadclub ft Vadim Shepel
Vadim takes us around the world in this amazing episode of a beautiful story that involves his great-grandparents, grandparents, and parents' struggles. We talk war, immigrants, tech, writing, a little economics and so much m...
Jan. 19, 2022
EP 108 : You Have To Navigate The Waters ft Cesar Benoit Jnr
Cesar is one of Brooklyn's coolest dads, he is also a romantic. Cesar blesses us with more love stories than I was expecting. This man loves his daughter, wrestling, hockey, Valencia CF, and more. If you frequented the sports...
Jan. 5, 2022
Ep 106: Always Chose The Best Route Even If It May Be Difficult ft Ian Dorian
Welcome to 2022, we begin the year with the illustrious and greatly talented Ian Dorian who is also a good friend. Ian is a must at any comics convention, just look for the PKMM Entertainment stand. Ian drops some of the best...
Sept. 29, 2021
EP 95 : Someone Who Plays Strings ft Nalasi Mendy
I have known today's guest for close to a decade back when I lived in Texas. Nalasi Mendy always struck me as a simple yet fun-loving gentleman whom I could crack jokes with but I never dug into his background. After I left T...
Sept. 22, 2021
EP 94: Let‘s Live & Not Just Exist ft Rasheed Ojerinde
If you aren't following Progressive Migrant on Instagram, you are missing out on a lot! I start most of my mornings with the affirmation statements from Rasheed.
Rasheed Ojerinde LMHC, LMFT, is a dedicated bicultural millen...
Sept. 8, 2021
EP 92 : Any Point In Time We Can Be Disabled ft Dr. Olufemi Adigun
Come meet my classmate from secondary school days in Ibadan (high school). Dr. Adigun is based in South Africa teaching at the University of Durban. Dr. Adigun is a man with a zeal for research and development geared toward t...
Oct. 7, 2020
EP 50: Don‘t Be A Lady Be A Legend ft Verena Thoene
We are back for a new season, what better way to kick it off and launch our 50th episode than to have the Mrs in the studio. In fact, two of my favorite people in the world were in the studio for this episode and it's a moment that I shall always cherish...
Jan. 29, 2020
EP 18: Life Overseas as a Marine ft Daniel Perez & Ephraim Agbenor
On my way to the studio, I got the news that basketball great Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna, her teammate, her family, coaches, and pilot, had lost their lives in a crash. Kobe, during the early years of his life, got to experience life ove...
Nov. 28, 2019
EP 10: Legacy & Neighbors ft Ernest Bhabor
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...
Nov. 13, 2019
EP 7: Navy Discipline & Culture Shock Galore ft Amaechi Ben Nwajei
Due to some technical difficulties along with matching in the veteran's day parade yesterday, I couldn't release this episode earlier as planned.
We get to meet Amaechi Nwajei, an enlisted officer and shipmate of mine in the United States Navy born in L...