Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qa84r-12dc0a5 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 Life Sef", "Children of a Retired God" & "Chimamanda" amongst many others. Rudolf…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-bfag5-12c2b75 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 far behind as it is and will always be a part of…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-dvj23-12b8ef3 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 of their work on…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ab32t-12b0490 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 the struggle of many immigrants is…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ux7w3-12a77a6 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. This episode is not limited…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-teavw-128458f 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, that are a part of global history. Learn…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-948k2-1271613 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 the month of February.…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-wa9ur-1267e37 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 before following her passion for finance and podcasting. The resilience and…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-885u9-125ddde 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 shares a lot of gems about his…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-944xn-1255173 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 extraordinary people, I can't wait to hang out with and eat good…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-7w6fr-124e94e 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. Ashwin is also the co-founder (along with his wife) of www.Riseproducts.co.…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-vbw3h-1233f98 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. Check out Gwen's lovely art available on Etsy https://bygwench.carrd.co Intro :…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-vziwh-1229422 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 Ninoska on Instagram or via the Motta Haven website www.mhff.nyc Do The…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qmsdp-12224c4 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 Latrice's origin story and it is authentic. Make sure you check out…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-z9re9-1217625 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 ever. I love the work that these…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-9nmhu-12014c8 We will be back early in May with hot and fresh episodes for you. In the meantime, go catch up on the episodes that you haven't listened to, and don't forget that you can join our Patreon and access loads of exclusive content that you won't find anywhere…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-cmy95-11fa050 Rahman Oladigbolu came out of a seven-year illness battling sickle cell and began pursuing his dream of making movies. Rahman's battle with sickle cell will bring back memories to me and at the same time remind me of the need for more awareness about this disease. Rahman is…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-i4m9d-11d2dd1 This conversation was so much fun covering history, his childhood, into exploring entrepreneurship before his arrival in America would usher Ashwin Goutham Gopi into a new chapter. Ashwin is a husband, dad, Brooklynite, co-founder of Rise Products, a green startup that converts byproducts from the beverage industry into…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nyyag-11e42de As we wrap up women's history month for the year 2022. This episode is a celebration of the diversity and identities of the wonderful women from Episodes 70 to 103. These are only snippets from our conversations, check out the time stamps below for the episode number and…
