Community Episodes

This week on White Label American, join us for an inspiring chat with Nnenna—a lawyer, entrepreneur, and founder of Òrentéh, revolutionizing period care for Nigerian and African women. Her journey spans Lagos, Ibadan, Port-Harcourt, Abriba, and Texas, highlighting the resilience and richness of the African diaspora. Discover why she chose law over nursing, defied conventions to find her own path, and balanced motherhood with her career. Plus, you'll hear about our long-lasting friendship and the vibrant Abriba community. Tune in for a conversation about embracing yourself and your dreams. Share this episode with two friends who will love Nnenna's story!

Join host Raphael and chaos connoisseur Ashwin as they dive into the year's top movies like "Sinners" and unpack that wild “Weapons” ending. They'll debate must-see TV and music, and even share a Humans of New York tale that'll tug at your heartstrings. 2025 in review: From epic films to tech blunders like “Bugonia” and the Signal chat leak, Raphael and Ashwin are here to make you laugh, ponder, and maybe even shed a tear. Plus, hear their thoughts on tech billionaires needing a lesson in email etiquette, and catch what they're excited for in 2026—GTA 6, anyone? Perfect if you're looking for friendly banter and insightful chats!

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 escapades and lofty dreams of becoming a Formula 1 driver. But his journey was far from typical. From hustling at his cousin's restaurant at age 14 to weathering the storm of the financial crisis while managing real estate, Vlad’s path took a dramatic turn. Eventually, he di...

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 moment, we want to know what you're thankful for. Our first guest is none other than Mimi Jacks, also known as Improper Mimi, a highly esteemed podcaster and storyteller. Through her podcast, Improper Mimi, she strives to empower women in every area of their lives - whether...

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 the empowering narratives of immigrants and redefine paths to success. In this engaging episode, we delve into various captivating topics such as the significance of family in Bangladesh, unforgettable childhood moments, the multifaceted role of sports beyond mere entertainme...

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 & Audio Podcast Festival in Baltimore. In this episode, they will be sharing their key takeaways, personal testimonies, and valuable advice for future participants. Let's dive in and discover what this festival has to offer! Attending the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival prov...

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 with a Caribbean American Point of View. We discuss how the podcast industry needs to prioritize the audience's needs over technology and advertisers. Kerry-Ann shares her personal journey, how she launched her own podcast, Carry On Friends, in 2015, and experienced burnout due...

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 Brooklyn joined us to discuss their unique perspectives on cults and children's education. It was a wonderfully enlightening experience to hear how their different upbringings shaped their views. Nadine shared her experience of how her name was popular in Germany during the ...

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 shares a lot of gems about his life, his family, his platform, and his inspirations. The 4th Afros and Audios Festival is coming soon (October). Interested, check out this link for early access https://linktr.ee/afrosandaudio Don't forget to tell your friends to join us here. D...

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. Check out Gwen's lovely art available on Etsy https://bygwench.carrd.co Intro : 0:00 - 04:16, Story Behind My Name / Meaning 05:06 - 07:11, City Birth & Childhood 07:30 - 09:02, Bangkok 11:30 - 12:29, Favorite Childhood Memory 12:39 - 14:53, Shows 17:27 - 18:26, Thailand 19:29...

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 Latrice's origin story and it is authentic. Make sure you check out 'Stories All Around Us' available everywhere you can listen to a podcast. Give that 5-stars review. Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 - 1:40, Recommendation 1:42 - 2:55, Illustrious Guest 3:00 - 4:42, Names 4:50 - 10:15...

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 the time stamps below for the episode number and get the full talk from each episode. Please share with your friends. Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 - 1:32, Sarah Haruna Moda Ep 70 1:45 - 3:58, Ruksanna Carroll Ep 71 4:17 - 6:55, Josephine Karianjahi Ep 76 7:25 - 12:23, Tawanda Asam...

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 Association. Intro - 4:00 History of Names 4:05 - 7:51 More Names 10:00 - 15:18 Jamaica Queens 15:34 - 21:10 Favorite childhood memory 21:15 - 27:33 80s Movies & Music Videos 27:39 - 37:28 Highschool 40:41 - 52:38 Children 1:01:00 - 1:06:58 Podcasting Origins / Black Podcasters A...

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...

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 more. Dads in the NYC area interested in Vadim's venture should check out www.Dadclub.co Support our work, buy our merch, leave positive feedback at https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Music by Infrared_Krypto #whitelabelamerican #dopeblackpodcasts #blackpodcastersassociatio...

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 bar scene in the city pre-pandemic you may have come in contact with Cesar. Subscribe, support, donate, leave your feedback (written or audio), https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Music by Infrared Krypto #dopeblackpodcasts #blackpodcastersassociation #afrosandaudio #hudso...

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 advice for a creative to kickstart the year. Check out both links below for more of Ian Dorian. Ian Dorian's work has been seen at Valiant, 20th Century Fox, Marvel Productions, and Capital One. Some samples are on our social media of his work & collaborations. Go to his we...

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 Texas for New York I began to realize that there was a lot more to Nalasi that included being a volunteer, father, brother, Migrant ... that I had to get him on the podcast and I am so glad that Nalasi accepted my invite. I got to realize how I had been pronouncing his name ...

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 millennial therapist with a passion for serving his community and helping contemporary immigrants navigate the social-psychological & cultural stressors of being Bi/Multicultural. Rasheed is about to launch his own practice and I'll be providing more information as soon as he does....

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 the positive well-being of Sign Language Interpreters and persons who are Deaf and or Hard of hearing. Hit up Google scholar to read up on Dr. Adigun's research and papers. Find out what my teenager self was up to after he gained power and authority for the first time. Dr. Ad...

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...

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...

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...

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...