Season 1
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
Nov. 8, 2023
Ep 163 - Immigrant Odyssey: Thriving in Unexpected Career Avenues ft Jonaed Iqbal
In this episode, titled "Immigrant Odyssey: Thriving in Unexpected Career Avenues", Raphael, engages in a dynamic conversation with guest Jonaed Iqbal, founder of Nodegree.com and the Nodegree podcast. Join us as we unpack the empowering narratives of i
Nov. 1, 2023
Ep 162: Celebrating Global Blackness: An Afros & Audio Festival Testimony ft Corey Gumbs & Weyu Hodge
We kicking off November with a recap of our time in Baltimore at the 5th Afros and Audio Podcasting Festival. There's a question for you at the bottom.
Corey and Weyu (and me too) had the opportunity to attend the 5th Afros & Audio Podcast Festival i
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 gay man and face the challen
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 a journey of learning, discus
Oct. 4, 2023
Ep 159: A Nigerian Independence Episode ft Nnenna, Onuorah, & Uche
Welcome back to another exciting episode of White Label American! In today's special episode, we have the privilege of hosting three incredible guests from the Nigerian diaspora community in Texas. They will be sharing their past memories and experiences
July 26, 2023
Ep 158: Learning from Stunt Work and Martial Arts to Excel in Creative Pursuits ft Kenny Wong
Our special guest today, is the talented Kenny Wong. Get ready to dive deep into Kenny's fascinating journey as a stunt person, comic artist, and all-around creative force. In this episode, Kenny shares powerful insights on the importance of pursuing our
July 12, 2023
Ep 157: 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, and the increased political awar
July 5, 2023
156: ”For Me, Data Is So Important Because That’s Where You Really Understand If The Theory Makes Sense.” ft Bertha Jimenez Ph.D.
On this episode of White Label American, host Raphael Harry welcomes special guest Bertha Jimenez, Ph.D., a social entrepreneur, mentor, and professor for her second appearance. Bertha's first appearance was on the Mother's Day episode. Here she shares h
June 28, 2023
Ep 155: ”The Duality of Childhood: Spirituality and Inclusive Beliefs in a Restrictive Society” ft Uche Chukwu
In this episode of White Label American wrapping up Pride Month, Raphael Harry engages in a conversation with Uche Chukwu - a Life Coach, Public Speaker, Igbo Philosopher, and the host of 'Let's Talk About Us with Uche'. The discussion first centers arou
June 21, 2023
154: Importance of Individuality: Learning to Trust Your Child’s Decisions (Fathers Day 2023) ft Ashwin Goutham Gopi, Corey Gumbs, & Nabeel Ebeid
On this episode of White Label American, host Raphael Harry talks with guests Corey Gumbs, Ashwin Goutham Gopi, and Nabeel Ebeid about their experiences as fathers and the cultural influences that have impacted their parenting. The discussion covers topi
June 14, 2023
153: ”Prioritizing People Over Content” Hosted by Julienne B. Ryan
In this edition of White Label American, the reins of hosting are handed over to Julienne B. Ryan, the first guest host of the podcast. As a humorous speaker and inspirational storyteller, listeners can check out her book, The Learned-it-in-Queens Commun
May 31, 2023
152: Finding Love and Purpose in Unexpected Places ft Chris Teo & Genevieve Toh
On this episode of White Label American, host Raphael Harry talks with Genevieve and Chris Teo, two talented individuals who share their stories of growing up in Singapore and finding their passions in life. The conversation covers parenting, career pat
May 17, 2023
151: ”I Think Our Mother Figure Is So Important. I Think It Doesn’t Matter What Age You Are, You Still Need Them.” Mothers Day 2023 ft Bertha Jimenez Ph.D, Murielle Miszcak, & Preet Pannu
Today is my birthday, so we are having a double celebration. Grab your favorite beverage as we delve into the inspiring stories of three immigrant mothers in Brooklyn on our latest White Label American podcast episode. Bertha, Murielle, and Preet share t
May 10, 2023
150: ”InBetweenIsh: Life as a Cross-Cultural Child” ft Beatriz Nour
In this exciting episode of White Label American, I have the pleasure of interviewing Beatriz Nour, a passionate podcast enthusiast who launched her own podcast, the Inbetweenish Pod. Join us as we delve into Beatriz's personal journey of navigating the
May 3, 2023
149: Without The People Who Listen To The Podcast, We Don’t Have An Industry ft Kerry-Ann Reid
On this episode of White Label American, I chat with entrepreneur and mentor, Kerry-Ann Reid, who runs the podcast production company, Breadfruit Media a podcast production company that creates culturally relevant content with a Caribbean American Point
April 12, 2023
148: ”This Country Is Very Insular, A Lot Of People Don’t Know Anything About The Rest Of The World” ft Azam Ayub
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 lesso
April 5, 2023
147: ”I Began Removing Walls During Basic Training” ft Raphael Harry
In honor of reaching 100 subscribers on YouTube, I'm releasing a special episode to reintroduce new listeners to myself! On December 17th, 2019, I was interviewed on White Label American and the episode was published on the 3rd of January 2020 - just a f
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 Brooklyn joined us to discuss
March 8, 2023
Ep 145: 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 family.
Preet is no stranger
March 1, 2023
Ep 144: 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. She's worked in music publishi
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, Kisumu, Kenya, and Johannesburg, So
Feb. 15, 2023
Ep 142: When The Muse Is Speaking To You To Create ft Rodney Jehu-Appiah
I'd like to take this moment to apologize for wrongly stating earlier that Christian Atsu, was among the survivors pulled out earlier in the earthquake in Turkiye during recording. Unfortunately, by the time of publishing, Atsu had not been found (he has
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 brave decision to stay sober. But