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Dec. 20, 2023

Ep 168: Cheers to 2023 ’A Gratitude-Filled Wrap-Up’ ft Raphael Harry

Raphael Harry wraps up the year with a personal reflection on gratitude. He expresses deep appreciation for the diverse array of guests who have shared their stories on the podcast. Reflecting on listener feedback, he notes …
Guest: Raphael Harry
Dec. 13, 2023

Ep 167 : Exploring Mythology, Religion, and Fine Art ft Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, & Obinna Elechi

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode with Obinna Elechi, Grace Nkem, and Amir Bey as they engage in a captivating discussion on spirituality, art, and the impact of digital culture. Dive deep into mythology, rel…
Nov. 22, 2023

Ep 165 : Thankful Hearts and TKOs ft Corey Gumbs and Mimi Jacks

On this special Thanksgiving episode of our podcast, we have the privilege of being joined by two incredible guests from Brooklyn and Queens. We are truly grateful for our amazing listeners who make this all possible. At thi…
Oct. 11, 2023

Ep 160: Embracing Growth and Escaping the Confinement of Familiarity ft Ashwin Gopi & Kala Gopi

What a delightful episode it was when we had the pleasure of having Kala, the mother of our unofficial cohost and beloved podcast favorite Ashwin, join us for our first mother and son episode. In this episode, we embarked on…
July 12, 2023

157: Progress & Disappointment: Social Media’s Influence on Nigerian Politics ft Amaka Abara & Jennifer-Ann Stodel

Our guests from episode 87 return for part II, this time joining us in the studio (the first episode was recorded virtually). In this episode, we delve into their experiences in New York, their interactions with Africans, an…
March 15, 2023

Ep 146: Let The Kids Guide What They Want To Learn ft Julia, Nadine, Murielle

Today, I'm delighted to have not one, not two, but THREE amazing European guests in the studio for this week's episode. Julia Arens and Nadine Von Ahsen from Germany, and Murielle Misczak from Switzerland all with Kinderhaus…
March 8, 2023

Being An Editor Is Like Being A Mushroom ft Preet Pannu

We are delighted to welcome Preet Pannu to our list of special guests with ties to Punjabi! Born in Nairobi, Preet has a beautiful name and an amazing story of her origins in Kenya, including being part of an interfaith fami…
Guest: Preet Pannu
March 1, 2023

Can You See The True Color Of A Place During Winter ft Yuan Wang

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, I sat down with Yuan Wang for an inspiring conversation. Yuan is a product designer in the tech industry, using design to make a positive impact on people's lives and our environment. …
Guest: Yuan Wang
Feb. 15, 2023

Ep 142: When The Muse Is Speaking To You To Create, You Have An Obligation To Share It ft Rodney Jehu-Appiah

I'd like to take this moment to apologize for the wrong reporting earlier about Christian Atsu, who was not among the survivors pulled out earlier of the earthquake in Turkiye at the time of the publishing. My thoughts are w…
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…
Sept. 7, 2022

You Can’t Escape America ft Angela Fobbs & Adrianne George

We haven't had guests born in the United States but living in a different country for some time now, who better than two unique and inspiring women that I have been a fan of right from Oct 2020 when I first heard about some …
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
Aug. 3, 2022

I Was Born In A Country That No Longer Exists ft Alvaro A. Ayo

Way before Facebook groups became infamous as meeting places for extremists, and all manner of toxicity. Alvaro and I would meet in one founded by an amazing man who unfortunately is no longer with us today. Thus began our f…
Guest: Alvaro A. Ayo
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 befor…
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. Ch…
Guest: Gwen Chaingam