Diversity Episodes

This week on White Label American, join us for an inspiring chat with Nnenna—a lawyer, entrepreneur, and founder of Òrentéh, revolutionizing period care for Nigerian and African women. Her journey spans Lagos, Ibadan, Port-Harcourt, Abriba, and Texas, highlighting the resilience and richness of the African diaspora. Discover why she chose law over nursing, defied conventions to find her own path, and balanced motherhood with her career. Plus, you'll hear about our long-lasting friendship and the vibrant Abriba community. Tune in for a conversation about embracing yourself and your dreams. Share this episode with two friends who will love Nnenna's story!

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!

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!

Ready for a gold-medal conversation? Today, we’re diving into the world of the Olympics with an all-star panel featuring Mimi Jacks, Dominic Lawson, and Weyu Hodge. From surprise victories to standout performances at Paris 2024, we’ve got the inside scoop on all the unforgettable moments.

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...

Join us for an insightful episode of White Label American, originally released on Nov 1st, 2019, as Azam Ayub shares his personal experiences and opinions on living in New York. Azam discusses the challenges of high rent and long commutes and draws lessons from his passion for watching Manchester United. He also sheds light on the harmful effects of extreme opinions, emphasizing the importance of diversity and education. With a touch of humor, he shares his first signature purchase and dives int...

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...

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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 the time stamps below for the episode number and get the full talk from each episode. Please share with your friends. Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 - 1:32, Sarah Haruna Moda Ep 70 1:45 - 3:58, Ruksanna Carroll Ep 71 4:17 - 6:55, Josephine Karianjahi Ep 76 7:25 - 12:23, Tawanda Asam...

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 Nigerian...

The CEO & Founder of Martine Kalaw Enterprises joins us to share her very powerful and inspiring story as we kick off Black History Month. Martine is an undocumented survivor focused on building bridges between those who have and those in need. Every opportunity you get to hear from this magnificent woman should not be wasted. Martine gets us to a strong start to Black History Month. Martine Kalaw has also authored two books, "The ABCs of Diversity: A Managers Guide To Diversity, Equity, and Inc...

Azam was born in India works in the financial sector in the NY/NJ area after a few years around different states. A classical music lover, and big-time Johnny Cash man! Azam allowed me to finally ask someone born in India about the infamous soccer story ...