Episodes
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. …
Feb. 22, 2023
Ep 143: My Happy Place Is Asking People Questions ft Marcus Haynes
It's been an absolute pleasure to end the Black History Month episodes with Marcus Haynes, a distinguished guest whose journey began in Brooklyn before he was exposed to the rich and diverse cultures of Lusaka, Zambia, Kisum…
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…
Feb. 8, 2023
Ep 141: I Didn’t Work On Me & My Addiction ft Benyi Johnson
Many of us have been touched in some way by addiction. It can take a toll on us and those around us. Benyi Johnson knows this all too well. He wears his sobriety proudly, having battled addiction in NYC before making the bra…
Jan. 25, 2023
Ep 140: Africa @ Qatar 2022 Embrace What You Have ft Benyi Johnson
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…
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…
Oct. 12, 2022
I’ll Give You 50 Thousand Followers ft Raphael Harry
Yes, yours truly is this week's guest. Not only is Ashwin Gopi back in the studio, but he also took over hosting duties in order for me to appear as the guest. It was fun to be the guest and I'll be a guest again when I live…
Oct. 5, 2022
I Am The Incarnate of My Grandfather ft Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo aka Dr Damages
Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo is an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts in NYC teaching Post-Colonial African History, and a columnist at the Peoples Gazette. Rudolf has authored multiple books that include "This American L…
Sept. 14, 2022
The Only Way That I’m Going To Heaven Is Via Spousal Visa ft Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA
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 f…
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…
Aug. 24, 2022
Leadership Will Always Find You ft Steve Worthy
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…
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…
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,…
July 20, 2022
Q&A Part 2 with Raphael Harry
As part of the C4 Challenge back in February, I got to make content every day of the month. So I answered five questions from amazing people ranging from content creators to military and financial professionals. All Q&A is a…
July 13, 2022
Ep 129: Bonus: Lost Files Q & A w Raphael Harry hosted by Dr. Sade
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 …
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…
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…
June 22, 2022
EP 126: Love Others As You Love Yourself ft Reggee & Carlos
Shout out to the first same-sex couple to appear on WLA, isn't it awesome that this episode drops as we celebrate Juneteenth, Father's Day, and Immigrant Heritage Month with Pride month. Reggee and Carlos are two extraordina…
June 15, 2022
EP 125: I Want To Leave People With The Option Of Hope ft Ashwin Goutham Gopir
Ashwin is back to enlighten us on what it's like to discover that you are autistic as an adult and raising an autistic child. Looking back on the realizations from his childhood interactions with parents, and authorities. As…
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…
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…
May 11, 2022
Ep 122: I Have A Lot Of Pride In My Name ft Latrice Sampson Richards
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 La…
May 4, 2022
EP 121: There’s No Crying In Wakanda ft Joe & JayG from The Nerds With Accents Podcast
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 ev…