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Ep 176: Embracing Multicultural Education and Culinary Discoveries ft Paula Sima
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June 26, 2024

Ep 176: Embracing Multicultural Education and Culinary Discoveries ft Paula Sima

This was an incredible conversation with the amazing Paula Sima. We dove deep into her fascinating journey from Tanzania to the UK and Malaysia, exploring food, culture, and the beauty of embracing new environments. Paula shared her passion for hospitality, her vibrant family traditions, and the inspiring story behind her podcast, Talk Shit with P. We also had some fun moments reminiscing about eclipse viewings and unforgettable childhood memories. Don't miss out on this episode; it's full of in...
Ep 175: Black Narratives, Memphis History, and Podcasting Passion ft Dominic Lawson
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June 19, 2024

Ep 175: Black Narratives, Memphis History, and Podcasting Passion ft Dominic Lawson

I'm super excited to present an incredible conversation with the amazing Dominic Lawson, a multi award-winning podcaster, on the latest episode of "White Label American". Dominic takes us on a captivating journey from his humble beginnings in the Mar Ter
Ep 175: Black Narratives, Memphis History, and Podcasting Passion ft Dominic Lawson
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June 19, 2024

Ep 175: Black Narratives, Memphis History, and Podcasting Passion ft Dominic Lawson

I'm super excited to present an incredible conversation with the amazing Dominic Lawson, a multi award-winning podcaster, on the latest episode of "White Label American". Dominic takes us on a captivating journey from his humble beginnings in the Mar Terrace Projects of Memphis, Tennessee, to his well-deserved success as the host of "Black is America" and other highly acclaimed shows. In this episode, Dominic dives into the fascinating story behind his name, with its Italian origins, and shares ...
Ep 174 : Nothing Prepares You for Becoming a Parent ft Obinna Elechi
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June 12, 2024

Ep 174 : Nothing Prepares You for Becoming a Parent ft Obinna Elechi

Obinna Elechi, a man of many talents. Hailing from Nigeria, he's an architect, comic book artist, and painter all rolled into one. In his solo episode, he delves into the complexities of parenthood, the societal pressures to adhere to traditional life mi
Ep 174 : Nothing Prepares You for Becoming a Parent ft Obinna Elechi
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June 12, 2024

Ep 174 : Nothing Prepares You for Becoming a Parent ft Obinna Elechi

Obinna Elechi, a man of many talents. Hailing from Nigeria, he's an architect, comic book artist, and painter all rolled into one. In his solo episode, he delves into the complexities of parenthood, the societal pressures to adhere to traditional life milestones, and the unique challenges of fatherhood. Obinna candidly shares his experiences of living in the Netherlands, his deep-rooted passion for football, and his personal struggle with identity as a Nigerian living abroad. Furthermore, he off...
Ep 173 : It's African Time ft Kwesi Foli
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June 5, 2024

Ep 173 : It's African Time ft Kwesi Foli

The month of June commences with a distinguished guest, Kwesi Foli, the host and founder of the African Time Podcast. Kwesi expounds on the embracing of dual identities, discovering cultural affinities, navigating his creative evolution, and the tribu
Ep 173 : It's African Time ft Kwesi Foli
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June 5, 2024

Ep 173 : It's African Time ft Kwesi Foli

The month of June commences with a distinguished guest, Kwesi Foli, the host and founder of the African Time Podcast. Kwesi expounds on the embracing of dual identities, discovering cultural affinities, navigating his creative evolution, and the tribulations associated with being a fervent supporter of the Black Stars national team. This recording was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and we trust that you found it to be the same. We always value your feedback. Please use the links provided bel...
Ep 172 : From Igbo Culture to AI: An Artistic Perspective ft Grace Nkem
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May 29, 2024

Ep 172 : From Igbo Culture to AI: An Artistic Perspective ft Grace Nkem

I'm sorry for not releasing an episode last week. Remember Ep 169? It was related to that. I'm excited to release my first solo episode with Grace Nkem (who appeared in Ep 166 & 167). Grace discusses important topics such as her concerns about the im
Ep 172 : From Igbo Culture to AI: An Artistic Perspective ft Grace Nkem
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May 29, 2024

Ep 172 : From Igbo Culture to AI: An Artistic Perspective ft Grace Nkem

I'm sorry for not releasing an episode last week. Remember Ep 169? It was related to that. I'm excited to release my first solo episode with Grace Nkem (who appeared in Ep 166 & 167). Grace discusses important topics such as her concerns about the impact of AI technology on society and culture, as well as the commercialization of art. We also talk about her passion for pre-Christian, pre-colonial Igbo sculpture and its influence on early abstract painting, and her experiences with art and sculpt...
Ep 171: Celebrating Motherhood with Global Flavors ft Arabella Von Arx, Mimi Jacks, Preet Pannu, & Verena Thoene
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May 15, 2024

Ep 171: Celebrating Motherhood with Global Flavors ft Arabella Von Arx, Mimi Jacks, Preet Pannu, & Verena Thoene

Welcome back to another eye-opening episode of White Label American. We dive deep into the extraordinary journey of motherhood with repeat guests Verena, Preet, Mimi, and Arabella. They discuss how cultural upbringing significantly influences their appr
Ep 171: Celebrating Motherhood with Global Flavors ft Arabella Von Arx, Mimi Jacks, Preet Pannu, & Verena Thoene
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May 15, 2024

Ep 171: Celebrating Motherhood with Global Flavors ft Arabella Von Arx, Mimi Jacks, Preet Pannu, & Verena Thoene

Welcome back to another eye-opening episode of White Label American. We dive deep into the extraordinary journey of motherhood with repeat guests Verena, Preet, Mimi, and Arabella. They discuss how cultural upbringing significantly influences their approach to parenting, how they navigate societal expectations, and the challenges and joys of motherhood drawn from their diverse backgrounds. This episode is a celebration of mothers in all their resilience and strength across the world—hear inspir...
Ep 170 : Navigating Life’s Rhythms with My Mother ft Ms. Emelia Harry Akponwei
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May 8, 2024

Ep 170 : Navigating Life’s Rhythms with My Mother ft Ms. Emelia Harry Akponwei

With Mother's Day being celebrated earlier in many parts of the world before the United States, I couldn't resist sharing one of my dream episodes - a recording with my incredible mother, Emelia Harry Akponwei. In this heartwarming episode, she opens up
Ep 170 : Navigating Life’s Rhythms with My Mother ft Ms. Emelia Harry Akponwei
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May 8, 2024

Ep 170 : Navigating Life’s Rhythms with My Mother ft Ms. Emelia Harry Akponwei

With Mother's Day being celebrated earlier in many parts of the world before the United States, I couldn't resist sharing one of my dream episodes - a recording with my incredible mother, Emelia Harry Akponwei. In this heartwarming episode, she opens up about her passion for dancing, her health challenges, love for Ijaw musicians, her favorite American food, and so much more. We dive into topics like humility, forgiveness, respect, trauma, history in Ghana, Nigerian-Ghanaian relations, blended f...
Ep 169: A Candid Update with Raphael Harry
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May 1, 2024

Ep 169: A Candid Update with Raphael Harry

Hello everyone, in this solo episode, I open up about my recent health challenges and express my gratitude to you, our patrons, for sticking with me during a creative slump. I'm excited to share incredible stories lined up, including heartfelt family his
Ep 169: A Candid Update with Raphael Harry
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May 1, 2024

Ep 169: A Candid Update with Raphael Harry

Hello everyone, in this solo episode, I open up about my recent health challenges and express my gratitude to you, our patrons, for sticking with me during a creative slump. I'm excited to share incredible stories lined up, including heartfelt family histories and insightful guest interviews that explore diverse cultural backgrounds and personal triumphs. I also discuss my experiences guest-starring on other podcasts and my engagement in a political leadership program for veterans. Join me on th...
Ep 168: Cheers to 2023 ’A Gratitude-Filled Wrap-Up’ ft Raphael Harry
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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 an unexpected connection that
Ep 168: Cheers to 2023 ’A Gratitude-Filled Wrap-Up’ ft Raphael Harry
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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 an unexpected connection that led to love and discusses the impact of storytelling. Delving into his personal experiences outside of podcasting, Raphael shares insights into the TV shows and music that have resonated with him throughout the year. As he looks forward to 2024, ...
Ep 167 : Exploring Mythology, Religion, and Fine Art ft Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, & Obinna Elechi
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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, religious beliefs, and the portra
Ep 167 : Exploring Mythology, Religion, and Fine Art ft Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, & Obinna Elechi
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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, religious beliefs, and the portrayal of powerful women in history, while exploring the significance of fine art across diverse cultures. Questioning religious texts and the representation of female deities, this episode offers a compelling exploration of diverse perspectives and...
Ep 166: A Triangulation ft Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, and Obinna Elechi
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Nov. 29, 2023

Ep 166: A Triangulation ft Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, and Obinna Elechi

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 inspir
Ep 166: A Triangulation ft Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, and Obinna Elechi
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Nov. 29, 2023

Ep 166: A Triangulation ft Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, and Obinna Elechi

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...
Ep 165 : Thankful Hearts and TKOs ft Corey Gumbs and Mimi Jacks
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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 this moment, we want to know what
Ep 165 : Thankful Hearts and TKOs ft Corey Gumbs and Mimi Jacks
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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 this moment, we want to know what you're thankful for. Our first guest is none other than Mimi Jacks, also known as Improper Mimi, a highly esteemed podcaster and storyteller. Through her podcast, Improper Mimi, she strives to empower women in every area of their lives - whether...
Ep 164 -No-Degree Paths to Success: A Conversation with Jonaed Iqbal
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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" to becoming a successful en