Storytelling Episodes

Join host Raphael and chaos connoisseur Ashwin as they dive into the year's top movies like "Sinners" and unpack that wild “Weapons” ending. They'll debate must-see TV and music, and even share a Humans of New York tale that'll tug at your heartstrings. 2025 in review: From epic films to tech blunders like “Bugonia” and the Signal chat leak, Raphael and Ashwin are here to make you laugh, ponder, and maybe even shed a tear. Plus, hear their thoughts on tech billionaires needing a lesson in email etiquette, and catch what they're excited for in 2026—GTA 6, anyone? Perfect if you're looking for friendly banter and insightful chats!

Voodoo, also known as Juju or Oru, has faced stigma for centuries, often used to suppress African spirituality. In this episode, Baudelaire Ceus unveils his latest project, "The Vodou Project," a captivating documentary that traces the journey of voodoo from Benin to New Orleans, Cuba, and Haiti. Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of voodoo and why embracing curiosity over fear can be enlightening. Join us for a fun and insightful conversation. Support Baudelaire's work to help end the cycle of misunderstanding and celebrate African heritage!

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.

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

This introduction features Dr. Claire Murigande, a woman with roots in Burundi and Kenya now residing in Switzerland, who offers a rich global perspective. The episode will cover her insights on names and identity, her multicultural upbringing, her impressive career in academia and corporate roles, and her podcast, Narratives of Purpose. The discussion will also explore adapting to different cultures, compassionate leadership, the power of audio storytelling, and her love for East African cuisine, music, and dance. The episode promises authentic and inspiring insights.

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 memories and early sources of inspiration. Brace yourself as we take down the artificial walls that confine creativity! Our journey begins in Port Harcourt Nigeria, Tver Russia, New York, and Ann Arbor Michigan, but it doesn't stop there. We explore the boundless world beyond these...

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 best African player of the tournament. We also discussed the "France is the African team" issue & treatment of Immigrants from Africa. We gave a shout-out to our Canadian neighbors for their embrace of diversity which in my opinion is a much better job than the United States...

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 far behind as it is and will always be a part of our stories. First, we began with confirmation that I was not late to this recording unlike our first recording when all my ancestors, ex-girlfriends, and village people combined to make me late at a record time to my own recor...

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 the struggle of many immigrants is real. Zou's arrival in NYC is one of the most legendary “Welcome To New York” stories that we have had on the podcast, mine. know that mine. However, before he came to the United States, Zou lived in one of the most beautiful and historic ...

CEO of Worthy Retail U Steve Worthy, at one point in life, did not see the need in accepting the call to lead until one fateful day early in his Air Force days. Leadership always found him despite his attempts at avoiding it. This episode is not limited to only discussing leadership and developing that skill set. Steve is a retail leader, and executive coach, who shares with us memorable moments from his childhood into the present and how they have inspired him to create multiple podcasts. Oh, ...

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 to a country that officially isn't in existence anymore. I hope to get more guests from other countries and even East Germany to share their stories as there is plenty for us to learn about. Alvaro's story only began in East Germany, for the most part, Bolivia shaped him and...

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...

What an honor to be able to seat down with and have a fabulous with the one and only Talib Jasir. Talib is the CEO /Founder of the Afros and Audio, visionary, creative, & advocate for the people's collective power. Talib shares a lot of gems about his life, his family, his platform, and his inspirations. The 4th Afros and Audios Festival is coming soon (October). Interested, check out this link for early access https://linktr.ee/afrosandaudio Don't forget to tell your friends to join us here. D...

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...

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 ever. I love the work that these gentlemen do as the hosts of The Nerds With Accents Podcast. Please support their fantastic work. Joe and JayG take us through the Virgin Islands, College, TV Shows, Movies, and even a villain origin story found nowhere. I usually save some of s...

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 written), donate, join our patreon, and buy our merch there. We love to hear from you and don't forget to share this podcast with your friends. Thank you for the privilege of your company!

Welcome to 2022, we begin the year with the illustrious and greatly talented Ian Dorian who is also a good friend. Ian is a must at any comics convention, just look for the PKMM Entertainment stand. Ian drops some of the best advice for a creative to kickstart the year. Check out both links below for more of Ian Dorian. Ian Dorian's work has been seen at Valiant, 20th Century Fox, Marvel Productions, and Capital One. Some samples are on our social media of his work & collaborations. Go to his we...

This is the last episode of 2021 (on Patreon there's more). Thank you for your support & love. Kelvin will return in 2022, check him out on DadTalks & The Kulcha ZA podcasts. Enemy of Progress was from The Harder They Fall hahaha. New episodes on Jan 5th! Subscribe / Review / Support / Feedback www.whitelabelamerican.com Music by Infrared_Krypto

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 angle or depth, and he can tell a story like the greats. This is a beautiful migrant journey that includes Eastern African countries, similarities between university systems in Anglo-Eastern and Western Africa, journalism influences, Thai connect, and documenting our lives. The...

Laudelina Martinez opened my eyes to the world of art in ways that haven't been done before, from her name to defining art, Nuyoricans, and life. Art is beyond everything that I had assumed it be, it is our life. Laudelina broke art down on a beautiful level, along with so much more in this fun episode and I can't wait to visit her gallery. I highly recommend checking it out and have posted the website below. I wish that I had Laudelina as my teacher earlier in life. Check out Martinez Gallery ...

This year I have been fortunate to have a few comedians amongst the guests on the podcast. It felt right to wrap up the year 2020 with not one but two of my favorite friends of the podcast in the studio (remotely) to take us through Congo, Belgium, Franc...

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...

Heads Up: There's some talk of trauma and abuse during this episode! We have a returning guest in Karrel, and she is not alone this time, her sister Kari Carter is in the house as we return to the beautiful Trinidad and Tobago. Kari made me laugh so much...

Welcome to a New Year and what better way to kickstart 2020 than with myself as your guest. In this episode, Julienne B Ryan takes over as the host and helps to bring more of my story to the audience. Julienne works with individuals and group clients and...