Meaningful Engagement Episodes

From hilarious stories about holiday food fails in war zones to candid admissions about homelessness and depression, these veterans open up about what it means to find connection, hope, and healing during the toughest seasons. Discover how pasteles and coquito become more than food as we continue the Bad Bunny celebration—they’re reminders of family, survival, and finding your people. Whether you’re curious about Puerto Rican holiday traditions, want to hear veterans’ real stories, or need a reminder of what community feels like when times get rough, this episode is not to be missed.

Well, the break is over, and episodes of White Label American are back! Nothing beats having the true owner of the podcast step out from behind the scenes for that rare appearance and cause that annual mutiny on your host. I guess, since I haven't dropped an episode for you all in a year, I earned this beatdown. If you want the video of this episode, head over to our Patreon for that and plenty of bonus episodes that kept coming during the break.

In this heartwarming 6th anniversary episode, we celebrate six incredible years of our podcast with an extraordinary guest my six-year-old daughter! Join us as she shares delightful stories about her recent birthday, her favorite movies, and the sports she loves watching at the Olympics, like gymnastics and basketball. We also dive into her favorite activities with her dad, making this episode a perfect blend of nostalgia, joy, and family fun. Tune in for a memorable celebration of our journey and the wonderful moments that make it all worthwhile.

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...

In this edition of White Label American, the reins of hosting are handed over to Julienne B. Ryan, the first guest host of the podcast. As a humorous speaker and inspirational storyteller, listeners can check out her book, The Learned-it-in-Queens Communications Playbook: Winning Against Digital Distraction. The last time we recorded an episode was just before the global pandemic hit in 2019. Our conversation touched on my journey into podcasting, Julienne's experience in writing and improving c...

Today is my birthday, so we are having a double celebration. Grab your favorite beverage as we delve into the inspiring stories of three immigrant mothers in Brooklyn on our latest White Label American podcast episode. Bertha, Murielle, and Preet share their unique challenges and triumphs in motherhood and how their immigrant journey has shaped their experiences. From building a community in a new environment to breaking cultural barriers and raising bi or multilingual children in multicultural ...

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, I sat down with Yuan Wang for an inspiring conversation. Yuan is a product designer in the tech industry, using design to make a positive impact on people's lives and our environment. She's worked in music publishing and now focuses on controlled environmental agriculture. We discussed her hometown Chengdu, fireworks, digital spaces, and how people have become unhinged. We also discussed the nostalgia of having relationships with local stores, the excitin...