Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-5fjz3-fa405f I am grateful to Mariano Charles for choosing to share his story on my podcast. This is a story that covers the circle of life, pain, loss, death, rebirth, love, fatherhood and so much more. I hope that everyone finds something useful in this story. Support our work…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-csqdv-fa4004 We are in London, on some local speak with the fascinating Ameer Shamsu better known as BlackMan Da Traveler on YouTube. Ameer is a London man, whom the world called out to, and he answered. Ameer breaks down how he broke out of the bubble, found his path,…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-98yum-f8bf6c To kick off Black history I have Desiree Peterkin Bell, who is an international bestselling author, brand strategist, strategic planner, and savvy public administrator with a vocation for mentoring minority students. Desiree is also the President and CEO of the public affairs firm DPBell & Associates. Desiree has…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-p39fv-f8ac09 Kevin Orozco is the founder of Soccer Therapy, an organization working to normalize the conversation when it comes to mental health and illness treatment through soccer. Soccer Therapy is focused on providing for those who can't afford access to treatment or therapy on their own through a combination…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qqsy9-f7f627 Nes Reign is the super talented creator and host of the Dope & Damaged Podcast, the first guest born in Morocco to appear on this podcast, and a woman of dopeness. Nes is a New Yorker in spirit (Brooklyn claims her) and she opens up the beautiful city…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-k3st6-f766a4 Talk about a wild week since our last episode? I decided to get one of the brothers that I had the honor of serving along with in the United States Navy for a different take on the immigrants' journey. Jeff Schoonmaker is a husband, dad, navy veteran, Ajax…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4dm4g-f534be Welcome to 2021 and we kick off with someone whom I have had my eyes on for some time only to discover that we share a lot in common. I and the extremely talented, Joshua Idehen both grew up in Benin City at the same time and even…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-jgxi3-f552bf This year I have been fortunate to have a few comedians amongst the guests on the podcast. It felt right to wrap up the year 2020 with not one but two of my favorite friends of the podcast in the studio (remotely) to take us through Congo, Belgium,…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-tii9k-f48d1e It was great to have Dr. Mensimah Shabazz as our guest. I was fortunate to read her autobiography Sankofa: Learning from Hindsight, before recording this episode. Dr. Shabazz is a transformational coach who guides women (and men) on empowerment and leadership. There's so much that I've learned from…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-mf9we-f3c865 Nathalie is taking Black Girl Magic to a new level. Nathalie's impact on both the medical and media spaces has impacted lives across many countries, cities, and continents. She tells you that she is small in size, however, she is tall in strides. The energy that she brings…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-imwyf-f26c1e I have been fortunate to come in contact with many good people, some I can call a friend. Mark Butler is one of such people. Mark is also from a family that has plenty of amazing stories when it comes to life, migration, and most important of all…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qgr4t-f26bc8 Brian Parise is an award-winning writer, standup comedian, pasta lover, and super-duper uncle who is an absolute joy to chat with about his Italian heritage, getting into comedy, unraveling a dark moment from my past, and his new album 'Last Wishes.' Shout out to 3GO for giving me…
Got the Mrs in the studio to come spill plenty of tea. Our daughter also made a cameo. Verena talks us through growing up in Germany, schooling in the Netherlands, and the first time in the United States before migrating over. Another fun episode. #spouse #podcast #immigrantstories #muenster #interracial #HR…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-by336-eb942a Bahrain was a huge changing point in my life and introduced me to many wonderful people from all over the world. Serwin Koller Rampersad was one of such people. Serwin and I met during the Euro 2012 as rivals of opposing teams, after all our thrash talk a…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-awcn2-e9c006 I am so excited to have one of my favorite YouTubers as the guest of episode 47. Kris from Soldier of Life is an Army Veteran, Blogger, Fitness Enthusiast, Videographer, World Traveler, and Self Development Junkie who is always evolving as a content creator. Soldier of Life is…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-cut4d-e89963 From the moment I got introduced to Kathrin, I knew that she was someone that I wanted to have on the podcast. Pandemic happened, and there was a delay. Delayed but not denied an opportunity to hear from a trained lawyer, photographer agent, diplomat, wife, mother, community starter,…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-d2u3f-e7ad42 Oyinkro Kagbala is an exciting man whose story took off in Winnipeg Canada, aka Winterpeg, followed by St. Vincent and the Grenadines (yes, I did look that up and Vincentian Creole also is spoken in the country), before settling in the UK. A man in touch with his…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-f22va-e67b86 We haven't had a couple on the pod for some time. So it was a pleasure to have Abou and Theresha Diallo join us to share the journey that began across the Atlantic on opposite ends with fate bringing both of them together in Naples. We journey into…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-e7z64-e5849e Christopher Archevald is one of NYC's best ambassadors to Spain going five years. A man whose heart is always open to learning and embracing other cultures as he continues his journey in life. Chris walks us from Bensonhurst Brooklyn to Puerto Rico, and back to NYC. San Sebastian…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-jrk76-e49d20 Episode 42 brings us to Josuel Musambaghani, one of DR Congo's most exceptional gifts to the United States. Discover why Josuel has a passion for education, healthcare, and social justice. But where did today's software engineer begin? Was he your typical geek like it's claimed on TV? Well,…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-da3qv-e31ca5 It's a pleasure to have the award-winning surgeon, teacher, futurist, innovator, entrepreneur, and evangelist about augmented and virtual reality Professor Shafi Ahmed bless us with knowledge about his life plus medicine, and technology. Shafi takes us from his childhood into his motivations for going into medicine, disrupting, embrace…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-jg7hd-e24fb5 Uzoma is someone whom I had known since my days in Port Harcourt before I migrated to the United States. Uzoma walks us through his journey in Nigeria, up to the present day. The importance of having a will and not repeating the same mistakes as our parents…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4fz7r-e12368 Dr. Rafael Grossmann is an explorer, a discoverer of new things, a disruptor in the medical space, and a big believer in technology. Rafael is also the first surgeon to perform a surgery wearing a Google glass. Rafa takes us through his beginnings, his first surgery, why there's…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-yqny5-e0de9b In honor of Pride Month, I decided to re-release episode 29 with aspiring artist, author, and songwriter Joy Chukwudi. Back during the recording, Joy had mentioned her book, The Crown of Newearth, that she had written, but due to circumstances, it wasn't on the shelf. The good news…