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152: Finding Love and Purpose in Unexpected Places ft Chris Teo & Genevieve Toh
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 ...
150:  ”InBetweenIsh: Life as a Cross-Cultural Child” ft Beatriz Nour
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...
147: ”I Began Removing Walls During Basic Training” ft Raphael Harry
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...
Ep 140: Africa @ Qatar 2022 Embrace What You Have ft Benyi Johnson
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 ...
Ep 136: The Only Way That I’m Going To Heaven Is Via Spousal Visa ft Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA
Sept. 14, 2022

Ep 136: The Only Way That I’m Going To Heaven Is Via Spousal Visa ft Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA

Supply chain tech and VC specialist Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA returns for his long-awaited sequel to the laugh-filled first episode. So although we did get serious a few times while discussing the pandemic, laughter was never fa...
Ep 134: Earlier In The Pandemic Was When I Realized That This Was A Path For Me ft Zou Diallo
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 ...
Guest:Zou Diallo
Ep 132: I Was Born In A Country That No Longer Exists ft Alvaro A. Ayo
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...
Ep 129: Bonus: Lost Files Q & A w Raphael Harry hosted by Dr. Sade
July 13, 2022

Ep 129: Bonus: Lost Files Q & A w Raphael Harry hosted by Dr. Sade

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 t...
EP 128: What Happened In America Humbled Everyone ft Nancy Mulemwa SiiSii
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...
EP 126: Love Others As You Love Yourself ft Reggee & Carlos
June 22, 2022

EP 126: Love Others As You Love Yourself ft Reggee & Carlos

Shout out to the first same-sex couple to appear on WLA, isn't it awesome that this episode drops as we celebrate Juneteenth, Father's Day, and Immigrant Heritage Month with Pride month. Reggee and Carlos are two extraordinar...
EP 125: I Want To Leave People With The Option Of Hope ft Ashwin Goutham Gopir
June 15, 2022

EP 125: I Want To Leave People With The Option Of Hope ft Ashwin Goutham Gopir

Ashwin is back to enlighten us on what it's like to discover that you are autistic as an adult and raising an autistic child. Looking back on the realizations from his childhood interactions with parents, and authorities. Ash...
Ep 124: Your Food Is Going To Heal You When You When You’re Homesick ft Gwen Chaingam
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...
Public Announcement
April 20, 2022

Public Announcement

We will be back early in May with hot and fresh episodes for you. In the meantime, go catch up on the episodes that you haven't listened to, and don't forget that you can join our Patreon and access loads of exclusive content...
White Label American Trailer
April 18, 2022

White Label American Trailer

A reintroduction for our new listeners and a refresher to our current listeners about who and what this podcast is about. Show your support by visiting https://www.whitelabelamerican.com you can leave feedback (audio or writt...
EP 119: You Can Use Critical Methods To Design Technology Better ft Ashwin Goutham Gopir
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...
Ep 118 : Women’s History Month 2022
March 30, 2022

Ep 118 : Women’s History Month 2022

As we wrap up women's history month for the year 2022. This episode is a celebration of the diversity and identities of the wonderful women from Episodes 70 to 103. These are only snippets from our conversations, check out th...
EP 117: Diversity In Brooklyn Makes Me Feel At Home ft Verena Thoene
March 23, 2022

EP 117: Diversity In Brooklyn Makes Me Feel At Home ft Verena Thoene

As we continue to honor and celebrate women throughout this month of March. I decided to revisit one of the most popular episodes featuring my partner in crime and romance; Verena Thoene. Verena and I also have a daughter tog...
EP 109: Peacemaker & Dadclub ft Vadim Shepel
Jan. 26, 2022

EP 109: Peacemaker & Dadclub ft Vadim Shepel

Vadim takes us around the world in this amazing episode of a beautiful story that involves his great-grandparents, grandparents, and parents' struggles. We talk war, immigrants, tech, writing, a little economics and so much m...
EP 108 : You Have To Navigate The Waters ft Cesar Benoit Jnr
Jan. 19, 2022

EP 108 : You Have To Navigate The Waters ft Cesar Benoit Jnr

Cesar is one of Brooklyn's coolest dads, he is also a romantic. Cesar blesses us with more love stories than I was expecting. This man loves his daughter, wrestling, hockey, Valencia CF, and more. If you frequented the sports...
EP 104 : There‘s No Deadline For Growth ft Denis Maronga the General Mutombo
Nov. 24, 2021

EP 104 : There‘s No Deadline For Growth ft Denis Maronga the General Mutombo

Meet my able General, the one and hilarious Denis Maronga aka Fresh Prince of Africa. Denis is the host of the African Excellist Podcast, an event curator, thespian, producer, the founder of the Kicheko Project Foundation. De...
EP 103 : We Can All Be Seen & Should Celebrate That ft Amanda & Rumbi
Nov. 17, 2021

EP 103 : We Can All Be Seen & Should Celebrate That ft Amanda & Rumbi

Amanda and Rumbi are two friends who also double as the co-hosts of It's Layered Podcast. “It’s Layered” is a podcast focused on bridging the gap between their experiences as Zimbabwean women living in the diaspora. It is anc...
Guests:Amanda, Rumbi
EP 102 : Trusting Your Friends To Get You Through ft Archiebald Raphulu
Nov. 10, 2021

EP 102 : Trusting Your Friends To Get You Through ft Archiebald Raphulu

Archiebald Raphulu is a man from the art world, a curator, an art advisor, gallerist, and a dealer that taught what it means to be a cultural agent. Archie reminded me of some forgotten pleasant childhood memories too. Connec...
EP 98: Stop Villainizing People Who Need Help ft Safi Lynch Wilson
Oct. 13, 2021

EP 98: Stop Villainizing People Who Need Help ft Safi Lynch Wilson

We need people like Safi Lynch Wilson in our lives. Another favorite of mine on Instagram that I highly recommend to EVERYONE! Safi is a clinical social worker, therapist, military spouse, and mother. I love listening to Safi...
Ep 96: We Need To Start Documenting Our Stories ft Siaji Otieno
Oct. 6, 2021

Ep 96: We Need To Start Documenting Our Stories ft Siaji Otieno

The first time I heard Siaji Otieno aka The Kikombe speaking I was blown away as I knew without a doubt that I had to bring him on the podcast. Siaji has a voice made for airwaves, eyes that can capture the beauty at any angl...