Entrepreneur 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!

Tom Máthé is an introspective storyteller with roots in New Hampshire, Hungary and Transylvania, Tom is not just a writer; he's also a filmmaker, bartender, and educator. He shares a wealth of diverse experiences and insights, diving into his distinctive writing process and the challenges he faces.

Cav Manning shares his personal journey, highlighting the impact of cultural backgrounds on his life. This episode also explores the vibrant dance, music, and poetry that have come to define Cav Manning aka Comrade Cav. Tune in and come on this inspiring journey that will also take you to Tokyo. There's a bonus conversation behind the paywall.

Rokhaya and I shall be on a panel at the 6th Afros and Audio Podcast Festival happening in Baltimore Oct 18-21. Use promo code rhy24afau to get yourself a 10% discount. Today, I sit down with the multifaceted Rokhaya Ndiaye—a seasoned voice acting coach, nomad entrepreneur, and CEO of "Rokaya Flow." In this episode, we'll delve into Rokhaya's remarkable journey, from meeting her husband in Jamaica in 2017 to embarking on an inspiring career in voice acting and coaching after a job loss in 201...

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...

I am thrilled to present the second part of my conversation with Jonaed Iqbal, the founder of NoDegree.com and NoDegree Podcast. Join us as we delve deeper into Jonaed's incredible journey from being the "good immigrant kid" to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Discover how he empowers his clients to pursue their dreams and passions while achieving their career goals. Our conversation takes us through the bustling streets of New York and the vibrant culture of Bangladesh. We also explore Jonae...

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...

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...

We have loads of bonus content on Patreon, and I have decided to share one with you. Back in February (this year), I took part in the C4 Challenge with the Content Creators of Color where we had to make content every day in the month of February. This is a file that I lost early in February, hence recording all the questions all over again with possibly different answers (only on Patreon). I only saw the questions at the moment of answering. I got loads of wild questions that led to a few contro...

Nancy the host of Concrete Pastures Podcast got her visa two days after 9/11. This is her origin story, which includes navigating growing up in Zambia, boarding school, and arriving in NY to work as a housekeeper/nanny before following her passion for finance and podcasting. The resilience and drive in Nancy are part of why she's a superb host of her show. Find Concrete Pastures (including my episodes) at all podcasting platforms and www.concretepastures.com Don't forget to send your answers to...

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...

Before he became one of the co-founders of Rise Products, and a husband, dad, Brooklynite, Dravidian, Teacher, and so much more Ashwin Goutham Gopir had a beginning. We take one of the most exciting human journeys going way back in time, I'm talking about thousands of years in what is today's Southern India, ancient Christianity cameo, early stab at entrepreneurship, romance and so much then NYC especially Brooklyn. Technology, and agriculture, have always been a part of this man's story long be...

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...

Welcome to September, come visit South, East, and West Africa in this episode along with NYC in our conversation. Busingye Matsiko-Andan is an Entrepreneur, a Global Strategist at Pont Global, Executive Director at the Africa Future Summit, Creator of RESET w/Busie, and Board of Trustees at Berkeley College. Find and follow Busie Matsiko-Andan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/busiematsikoandan/ and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/busie-matsiko-andan/ connect to awesomeness Get our T-...

I did not endorse Danko the former governor of Nairobi in this episode. Shiro is a sister of this podcast and mine. A woman with an amazing story that takes off in Nakuru, and is a version of the American story that is without a doubt the main reason for...

Nathalie is taking Black Girl Magic to a new level. Nathalie's impact on both the medical and media spaces has impacted lives across many countries, cities, and continents. She tells you that she is small in size, however, she is tall in strides. The ene...

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...

It's always fantastic to have Linda Adria Sebasiho join us in the studio. For this episode, we dived into the world of entrepreneurship and dating based on Linda's experience. From influences on Linda to the contradictory nature of how African women are ...

Brian Asingia grew up in Kasese, a border town of Uganda, with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Being introduced to cross-border trade early in life before he moved over to the United States would sow the seeds of entrepreneurship. Brian covers a wide r...

NYT featured Linda was born and raised in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a city that's right by the border with Rwanda. Linda would begin her food enterprise while at college, where she was a biology major. She always had an interest in entr...