Cultural Identity Episodes

Join Raphael and Zenith as they explore immigrant life from Zambia’s Copperbelt to the US, diving into culture shocks, childhood sports, Tonga naming traditions, practical tips on leveraging local resources (like libraries), the NFL, Super Bowl, and the legacy of family and cows in Zambian Tonga culture. Discover Assorted Immigrant Stories Podcast and learn about the power of community, everyday wisdom, and keeping heritage alive across continents.

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.

Obinna Elechi, a man of many talents. Hailing from Nigeria, he's an architect, comic book artist, and painter all rolled into one. In his solo episode, he delves into the complexities of parenthood, the societal pressures to adhere to traditional life milestones, and the unique challenges of fatherhood. Obinna candidly shares his experiences of living in the Netherlands, his deep-rooted passion for football, and his personal struggle with identity as a Nigerian living abroad. Furthermore, he off...

Welcome back to another eye-opening episode of White Label American. We dive deep into the extraordinary journey of motherhood with repeat guests Verena, Preet, Mimi, and Arabella. They discuss how cultural upbringing significantly influences their approach to parenting, how they navigate societal expectations, and the challenges and joys of motherhood drawn from their diverse backgrounds. This episode is a celebration of mothers in all their resilience and strength across the world—hear inspir...