New Immigrant Stories Episodes
Dec. 18, 2024
Ep 193 : Transformative Journeys, Cultural Connections, and Global Citizenship ft Baudelaire Ceus
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 …
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. 27, 2024
Ep 191 : 2024 Election, Trump, and Thanksgiving ft Ashwin, Victor, & Stephanie
In this insightful episode of the White Label American Podcast, we delve into the layers of the 2024 election, exploring its profound impact on Black & minority communities. Our discussion covers various issues, including political dynamics, global conflicts, and the representation of power and gen…
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…
Oct. 23, 2024
Ep 188 : From Pirate Ships to Playgrounds ft Klara Harry
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 gymna…
Oct. 2, 2024
Ep 186: Revisiting Boats, Belonging, and Battling Climate Change ft Maurice Tamman
This episode was originally recorded in April 2021.
Welcome to another episode of "White Label American." Nigeria just marked its 64th anniversary (Oct 1st, 1960), so we've pulled a gem from the archives for you. Host Raphael Harry chats with Maurice Tam
Sept. 4, 2024
Ep 183: He Qualified / She Qualified ft Dominic Lawson & Zenith Malawo
You thought the Olympics were over? Think again! We're back with the Paralympics, celebrating the world's biggest sporting event. Join our award-winning podcaster Dominic and super sports fan Zenith, as they shower love on these incredible athletes. Enjoy the episode!
Aug. 28, 2024
Ep 182: Life Lessons, Canadian Train Adventures, and Entrepreneurship ft Rokhaya Ndiaye
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...
June 26, 2024
Ep 176: Embracing Multicultural Education and Culinary Discoveries ft Paula Sima
This was an incredible conversation with the amazing Paula Sima. We dove deep into her fascinating journey from Tanzania to the UK and Malaysia, exploring food, culture, and the beauty of embracing new environments. Paula sha...
June 5, 2024
Ep 173 : It's African Time ft Kwesi Foli
The month of June commences with a distinguished guest, Kwesi Foli, the host and founder of the African Time Podcast. Kwesi expounds on the embracing of dual identities, discovering cultural affinities, navigating his creativ...
May 29, 2024
Ep 172 : From Igbo Culture to AI: An Artistic Perspective ft Grace Nkem
I'm sorry for not releasing an episode last week. Remember Ep 169? It was related to that. I'm excited to release my first solo episode with Grace Nkem (who appeared in Ep 166 & 167). Grace discusses important topics such as ...
May 8, 2024
Ep 170 : Navigating Life’s Rhythms with My Mother ft Ms. Emelia Harry Akponwei
With Mother's Day being celebrated earlier in many parts of the world before the United States, I couldn't resist sharing one of my dream episodes - a recording with my incredible mother, Emelia Harry Akponwei. In this heartw...
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...
Nov. 29, 2023
Ep 166: A Triangulation ft Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, and Obinna Elechi
On our latest episode, we have a lineup of three incredible creatives: Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, and Obinna Elechi. They will captivate you with their inspiring stories, starting from their birth cities to their childhood memorie...
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...
Nov. 15, 2023
Ep 164 -No-Degree Paths to Success: A Conversation with Jonaed Iqbal
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" ...
Nov. 8, 2023
Ep 163 - Immigrant Odyssey: Thriving in Unexpected Career Avenues ft Jonaed Iqbal
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 th...
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 ...
Oct. 4, 2023
Ep 159: A Nigerian Independence Episode ft Nnenna, Onuorah, & Uche
Welcome back to another exciting episode of White Label American! In today's special episode, we have the privilege of hosting three incredible guests from the Nigerian diaspora community in Texas. They will be sharing their ...
June 14, 2023
153: ”Prioritizing People Over Content” Hosted by Julienne B. Ryan
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, Th...
May 31, 2023
152: Finding Love and Purpose in Unexpected Places ft Chris Teo & Genevieve Toh
On this episode of White Label American, host Raphael Harry talks with Genevieve and Chris Teo, two talented individuals who share their stories of growing up in Singapore and finding their passions in life. The conversation ...
May 10, 2023
150: ”InBetweenIsh: Life as a Cross-Cultural Child” ft Beatriz Nour
In this exciting episode of White Label American, I have the pleasure of interviewing Beatriz Nour, a passionate podcast enthusiast who launched her own podcast, the Inbetweenish Pod. Join us as we delve into Beatriz's person...
April 5, 2023
147: ”I Began Removing Walls During Basic Training” ft Raphael Harry
In honor of reaching 100 subscribers on YouTube, I'm releasing a special episode to reintroduce new listeners to myself! On December 17th, 2019, I was interviewed on White Label American and the episode was published on the 3...
Jan. 25, 2023
Ep 140: Africa @ Qatar 2022 Embrace What You Have ft Benyi Johnson
The Qatar 2022 World Cup was a great tournament for Africa, Asia, and everyone else who participated. Benyi and I looked into the performances, lessons that should be taken from the game, who was considered the flop, and the ...