Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-vn42y-1017e0a Last year by fortune I came across a virtual event called Africa Podcasting Festival (Africa Podfest). Opened my eyes to my blind spot when it came to connecting with fellow creatives in the podcasting community. Josephine Karianjahi is one of the brains behind this great annual event that…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-gppxa-1017dee I did not endorse Danko the former governor of Nairobi in this episode. Shiro is a sister of this podcast and mine. A woman with an amazing story that takes off in Nakuru, and is a version of the American story that is without a doubt the main…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zzngn-ff50cc This episode is with a friend who is the host of a lovely podcast that's also on Immigration matters. Annick also blogs about food and natural hair amongst other talents that she has, her podcast is a must for anyone looking to migrate to Canada as her experience…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qne7m-fddf25 After our first #blindian couple on last week's episode. What better than having a second couple that's #blindian and our first couple from Canada. Janice and Malik are filmmakers, students, content creators amongst many great talents that they bring to the table. They also share ties to Pakistan…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qstg9-fe6c63 Ruksana and Wayne Carroll are the first Blindian couple to bless this podcast with their awesomeness. I love the authenticity and energy that this couple brings with them. I became an admirer after seeing husband and wife on the #blindianproject (video available on Ruksana and Wayne's YouTube channel).…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-9bnwj-fd3898 We are back from a short break. In honor of International Women's Day along with this being women's history month in the United States. I decided to give you from the most recent guests, a special episode of the women who have been on the podcast. These are…
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…