Music Episodes
Dec. 4, 2024
Ep 192 : From Writing to Bartending: A Unique Blend of Passions ft Thomas Mathe
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.
Nov. 20, 2024
Ep 190: Dance, DJ Nights, Reggae Parties and a Poetic Odeyssey ft Cav Manning
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. Th…
Dec. 20, 2023
Ep 168: Cheers to 2023 ’A Gratitude-Filled Wrap-Up’ ft Raphael Harry
Raphael Harry wraps up the year with a personal reflection on gratitude. He expresses deep appreciation for the diverse array of guests who have shared their stories on the podcast. Reflecting on listener feedback, he notes a...
Dec. 13, 2023
Ep 167 : Exploring Mythology, Religion, and Fine Art ft Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, & Obinna Elechi
Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode with Obinna Elechi, Grace Nkem, and Amir Bey as they engage in a captivating discussion on spirituality, art, and the impact of digital culture. Dive deep into mythology, reli...
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...
Oct. 11, 2023
Ep 160: Embracing Growth and Escaping the Confinement of Familiarity ft Ashwin Gopi & Kala Gopi
What a delightful episode it was when we had the pleasure of having Kala, the mother of our unofficial cohost and beloved podcast favorite Ashwin, join us for our first mother and son episode. In this episode, we embarked on ...
July 12, 2023
Ep 157: Social Media’s Influence on Nigerian Politics ft Amaka Abara & Jennifer-Ann Stodel
Our guests from episode 87 return for part II, this time joining us in the studio (the first episode was recorded virtually). In this episode, we delve into their experiences in New York, their interactions with Africans, and...
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 ...
March 8, 2023
Ep 145: Being An Editor Is Like Being A Mushroom ft Preet Pannu
We are delighted to welcome Preet Pannu to our list of special guests with ties to Punjabi! Born in Nairobi, Preet has a beautiful name and an amazing story of her origins in Kenya, including being part of an interfaith famil...
March 1, 2023
Ep 144: Can You See The True Color Of A Place During Winter ft Yuan Wang
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. S...
Feb. 15, 2023
Ep 142: When The Muse Is Speaking To You To Create ft Rodney Jehu-Appiah
I'd like to take this moment to apologize for wrongly stating earlier that Christian Atsu, was among the survivors pulled out earlier in the earthquake in Turkiye during recording. Unfortunately, by the time of publishing, At...
Jan. 23, 2023
Ep 139: 2022 Recap: Share Your Most Memorable Moments ft Corey Gumbs, Johnnie Ray Kornegay III, Mimi Jacks, & Sasha Marguerite
What a year 2022 was, we have had the good, the bad, and the fantastic. To wrap up the year 2022 and officially come out of hibernation, I decided to have some of my New York/East Coast podcasters and friends join me to wrap ...
Sept. 7, 2022
Ep 135: You Can’t Escape America ft Angela Fobbs & Adrianne George
We haven't had guests born in the United States but living in a different country for some time now, who better than two unique and inspiring women that I have been a fan of right from Oct 2020 when I first heard about some o...
Aug. 31, 2022
Ep 134: Earlier In The Pandemic Was When I Realized That This Was A Path For Me ft Zou Diallo
Zou Diallo is a digital media creator based in Brooklyn NY. You wouldn't be able to tell that this gentleman did not speak a word of English when he arrived in America. Zou's story is a beautiful American story and shows how ...
Aug. 3, 2022
Ep 132: I Was Born In A Country That No Longer Exists ft Alvaro A. Ayo
Alvaro A. Ayo was born in what used to be known as East Germany, a country that's no longer in existence due to the unification of East and West Germany. It is always an experience meeting and hearing from someone with ties t...
July 6, 2022
EP 128: What Happened In America Humbled Everyone ft Nancy Mulemwa SiiSii
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...
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 4, 2022
EP 121: There’s No Crying In Wakanda ft Joe & JayG from The Nerds With Accents Podcast
We're back with two of the US Virgin Island's best sons. The Force wasn't strong enough to handle this episode. Just have your tissue on standby to wipe the tears as Joe and JayG deliver one of the most hilarious episodes eve...
April 13, 2022
EP 120 : The Idea Of Making Films Started Early For Me ft Rahman Oladigbolu
Rahman Oladigbolu came out of a seven-year illness battling sickle cell and began pursuing his dream of making movies. Rahman's battle with sickle cell will bring back memories to me and at the same time remind me of the need...
April 6, 2022
EP 119: You Can Use Critical Methods To Design Technology Better ft Ashwin Goutham Gopir
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 b...
March 16, 2022
EP 116: NY Is Like My Hometown But Cranked 10x ft Isra Elsalihie
In honor of Women's History Month, I decided to bring back one of my favorites recorded just before the pandemic became global. This episode originally aired in January 2020. I learned so much from this amazing actor and fabu...
March 9, 2022
Ep 115: Write down the Questions that You Have For Yourself ft Brenda Chuinkam
Happy International Women's Day! Had to go up north to our next-door neighbors for today's illustrious guest; a true royalty, the Ankara queen Brenda Chuinkam. Come meet the Afroprenuer, Libreville born, Yaounde & NY raised, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
EP 112: It’s Impossible To Talk About American History Without Black History ft Shawn Connors
Shawn Connors is the creator, founder, & host of the '757 Renaissance Man' Podcast and 'LVAD Talks' He is also the brain behind the C4 Challenge that I'm currently participating in with the Content Creators of Colour Creative...
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...