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Cultural Agent Episodes

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"…
Guest: Jonaed iqbal
Oct. 18, 2023

Ep 161: Rethinking Interpretations: Examining the Bible, LGBTQ+ Rights, and African Spirituality ft Rev Jide Macaulay

Reverend Jide Macaulay is a remarkable individual who has experienced a transformative journey of self-discovery and faith. Growing up in a conservative Christian family, Reverend Macaulay had to confront his own truth as a …
Guest: Jide Macaulay
Jan. 23, 2023

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…
Aug. 31, 2022

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
July 27, 2022

People Need To Know This Kind Of Stuff ft Ose Monye

Oriekaose Monye aka Ose Monye has been one of my oldest friends on the online streets. Today, he is the executive producer of Parlour Pitch on YouTube along with being one of the hosts. Ose also touches on impactful stories,…
Guest: Ose Monye
June 29, 2022

Ep 127: Our Stories Are Like Language, If You Don’t Pass It On, It’s Gone ft Talib Jasir

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 sha…
May 18, 2022

EP 123: People Should Be Coming To Us ft Ninoska Carolina

Mott Haven Film Festival Founder and Executive Director Ninoska Carolina joins us in this memorable episode to talk about the story behind her names, films, growing up in NYC and establishing a film festival. Connect with Ni…
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 …
Jan. 12, 2022

EP 107: Do The Things That Make Life Worth Living ft Rodney Jehu-Appiah

The artist that took us to Navrongo is back to officially say goodbye to 2021 with a wrap-up of the entertainment that we enjoyed and what we are looking forward to in 2022. Rodney also throws his hat in the ring with the on…
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. D…
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. Conne…
Dec. 2, 2020

EP 58: Mamadou et Bineta + Handling a Career in Media & Nursing ft Nathalie Beasnael

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, s…
Dec. 13, 2019

EP 12: Everyone Has a Story in Their Own Language ft Brian Asingia

Brian Asingia grew up in Kasese, a border town of Uganda, with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Being introduced to cross-border trade early in life before he moved over to the United States would sow the seeds of entrepren…
Guest: Brian Asingia