Travel Episodes

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 together whom you may hear once or twice during this recording. Verena is an HR Executive whose story began in Muenster Germany. I hope that you will enjoy this episode. Intro 0:00 - 5:09, Place of Birth & Childhood 6:14 - 7:48, Northerners vs Southerners 8:03 - 9:30, Favorite ...

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 fabulous human being called Isra, I hope to have her back on the pod soon. Isra opened my eyes to segregation, and education in Sweden, barriers to foreign-born actors, and IKEA. This is a woman that I'm always rooting for, follow her and support her work. For more on Isra along...

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, Canada living Ankara Queen. Brenda is full of life and I'm honored that she chose to share some of that here. Follow Brenda on all social media platforms @theankaraqueen or www.theankaraqueen.com (she also has her book available too. Time Stamps - Recommendation 0:00 - 2:14...

As Women's History Month kicks off, I have the honor of hosting Michelle Ngome, an Inclusive Marketing Consultant/Speaker who is the founder of the African American Marketing Association and a podcaster. Michelle teaches us about inclusive marketing, Houston, and her Camerounian heritage while dropping loads of gems. Recommendation & Introduction 0:00 - 2:35, Inclusive Marketing Consultant/Speaker 3:30 - 8:50 Meaning of Name 9:09 - 12:25 Place of Birth & Rest of Childhood 12:46 - 17:17 Nigerians...

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 which he founded. Timestamps: Shawn talks about his podcasts and the importance of black history (02:00 - 27:28). The origins of Shawn Conners (27:35 - 31:59) Meeting President Ford (32:10 - 34:12) HBCU Experience (34:25 - 47:48) Music Career ( 50:00 - 52:59) Technology Pat...

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 more. Dads in the NYC area interested in Vadim's venture should check out www.Dadclub.co Support our work, buy our merch, leave positive feedback at https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Music by Infrared_Krypto #whitelabelamerican #dopeblackpodcasts #blackpodcastersassociation ...

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 bar scene in the city pre-pandemic you may have come in contact with Cesar. Subscribe, support, donate, leave your feedback (written or audio), https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Music by Infrared Krypto #dopeblackpodcasts #blackpodcastersassociation #afrosandaudio #hudsonv...

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. Denis is popularly known as General Mutombo on all social media platforms. www.linktr.ee/DubaiDenis Recommended Listen: WTF w Marc Maron Ep 1278 "Canceled Comedy" Subscribe for bonus content, support, donations, merch, feedback, etc https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Music by ...

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 anchored in a 20year friendship, discussing many layers that come with trying to juggle the cultures and expectations that they face. This recording took place across three continents and time zones. I hope to have these wonderful women on the podcast again. Follow It's Layered...

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. Connect with Archiebald on Instagram for more of the culture @araphulu Subscribe for more content & bonus goodies https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Music by Infrared_Krypto #whitelabelamerican #culturalagent #venda #johannesburg #southcarolina #conversation #friends #trust #tires...

Fayida Jailler is without a doubt one of my favorite people of 2021. Fayida is a YouTuber, educator, activist, linguist, and travel curator. Fayida's channel "Freedom is Mine" is fun and informative content about the African Diaspora worldwide. I would love to go on one of Fayida's tours and visit the communities in South or Central America that she talks about. The number of gems dropped in this episode has to be a record. I am so honored to have Fayida as the 99th guest. Check out her YouTube ...

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 ...

Come meet my classmate from secondary school days in Ibadan (high school). Dr. Adigun is based in South Africa teaching at the University of Durban. Dr. Adigun is a man with a zeal for research and development geared toward the positive well-being of Sign Language Interpreters and persons who are Deaf and or Hard of hearing. Hit up Google scholar to read up on Dr. Adigun's research and papers. Find out what my teenager self was up to after he gained power and authority for the first time. Dr. Ad...

Welcome to September, come visit South, East, and West Africa in this episode along with NYC in our conversation.Busingye Matsiko-Andan is an Entrepreneur, a Global Strategist at Pont Global, Executive Director at the Africa Future Summit, Creator of RESET w/Busie, and Board of Trustees at Berkeley College. Find and follow Busie Matsiko-Andan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/busiematsikoandan/ and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/busie-matsiko-andan/ connect to awesomenessGet our T...

Tawanda Asamaowei is one of the coolest women in my family and I am super proud to call her my cousin. Come meet the only Tawanda Asamaowei in the world as we dive into her immigrant story that begins in Northeast USA with sprinkles of Nigeria and Zimbab...

It's an honor to have a woman who I have known since my virgin days on the internet who has always been an inspiration along with an example for friendship, motherhood, boss levels, philanthropy, and all-around awesomeness as the guest for this episode. ...

We are back for a new season, what better way to kick it off and launch our 50th episode than to have the Mrs in the studio. In fact, two of my favorite people in the world were in the studio for this episode and it's a moment that I shall always cherish...

Gajinder Singh is an internationally renowned architect based in New York.Gajinder takes us to Colonial India, WWII, before, during, and after the Partition of India, working and living in '60s England, M.I.T in '60s, 9/11, and why Sikhism is a big part...

Welcome to the 20th episode. I decided to try something unique and get a panel to have a chat around the largest sport in the immigrant community, which is football, also known as soccer to many. Two friends of the podcast in returning guests, Azam Ayub ...

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...

On my way to the studio, I got the news that basketball great Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna, her teammate, her family, coaches, and pilot, had lost their lives in a crash. Kobe, during the early years of his life, got to experience life ove...

Isra Elsalihie is a dropper of GEMS! If you are an actor interested in coming over to break into the acting world, this episode is for you.Isra Elsalihie is the first actress to be a guest on our podcast. The talented and future award-winning actress ed...

Matthias Roeckl is an award-winning freelance correspondent journalist, who also produces podcasts such as Funny Feelings, Puls, Host, and producer of Bayerischer Rundfunk (Germany's most significant public tv and Radio station based in Munich). Matthias...

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...