Shows
FT News BriefingNvidia claims top spotNvidia capitalises on investor excitement over artificial intelligence, Japan’s TDK is claiming a breakthrough in materials used in its small solid-state batteries, and Silicon Valley companies are screening their staff for Chinese spying. Plus, the FT’s Saffeya Ahmed unpacks Shein’s tumultuous journey to go public. Mentioned in this podcast:Nvidia vaults past Apple and Microsoft to become world’s most valuable companyApple supplier TDK claims solid-state battery breakthroughBehind the Money: The wrinkle in Shein’s IPO plansShein switches focus to London after New York IP...2024-06-1911 minFT News BriefingWhy Russia was caught off guardThe UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, the Ukraine war distracted Russian security forces from addressing Islamist terrorism threats, and Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun plans to step down at the end of the year. Plus, the FT’s Antoine Gara explains how infrastructure went from an investment backwater to a $1tn asset class. Mentioned in this podcast:How Ukraine war distracted Moscow from Isis-K threatInfrastructure: from investment backwater to a $1tn asset classIsrael cancels Washington visit after UN resolution demands Gaza ceasefire2024-03-2611 minFT News BriefingUS prosecutors take a bite out of AppleReddit shares soared during its public market debut, US prosecutors filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple, and the FT’s Sujeet Indap explains why Hertz’s pivot to electric vehicles went awry.Mentioned in this podcast:US accuses Apple of building smartphone market monopoly in antitrust caseHow Hertz’s bets on Tesla and a Goldman veteran veered off courseSocial media site Reddit soars 48% in New York IPOGet 40% off a digital FT subscription: ft.com/briefingsaleThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fio...2024-03-2210 min
No Country for MovingHashké: Navajo Storytelling Through Apparel by Reno TsosieHow about we try something for a change. Let’s take back the cultural appropriation of Native American prints and styles and actually give the credit where credit is due. And that is why this next guest was exactly what we all needed.
Reno Tsosie, founded Hashké, a modern menswear company that takes from Navajo culture and amplifies Navajo storytelling through the brand. Hashké is supported by indigenous designers and artists and aims to create an ecosystem of indigenous creators.
While you listen, I invite you to close your eyes and be taken to the great...2023-11-2254 minNo Country for MovingBarrio Fridge/ One Wellness Chef Jazz and Atlantis of One Life Wellness have been so kind to share with me (and now you) their passion for community fridges in Harlem and how it all began from start to finish.
Do you want to start a community fridge in your own hometown? This episode will give you the tips on the how tos and why nots.
Pro Tip: Don’t give anything you wouldn’t give your own family member.
Fact: A food Swamp is where high calorie food fast food and junk food are more readily available. Do you...2023-07-0547 minNo Country for MovingShifting Optics by Dung DuongHave you ever looked back at your life choices and wondered why you made them? How did you arrive where you are now and how you wished you had made different decision? I feel it’s a familiar feeling that we all have had at some point in our life.
Sometimes it's comforting to read how one person's journey was made with the best intentions and they still managed to arrive at a point of success. And that is exactly what you will learn from Dung Duong's story. As a Vietnamese migrant who survived a treacherous crossing fle...2023-05-2343 minNo Country for MovingMigrant Kitchen - Middle East, Palestine And BeyondThe Migrant Kitchen is more than just a restaurant run by two entrepreneurs but a home to migrant workers. The philosophy is based on feeding those who are left behind. The fusion of Middle Eastern and Latin American food is paying homage to the two founders Daniel Dorado and Nasser Jaber.
Speaking to Nasser, was eye opening. From learning about how Middle Eastern history is not often taught by those from the Middle East but through the white gaze and his experience as a Palestinian living in Palestine and Israel.
2023-04-181h 07
United States of RaceEpisode 5: Everyone Deserves to RestKyra discusses the challenges that come with being the child of an immigrant in the U.S., always pushed to doing her best and be constantly productive. We discuss the critical need for Black and Brown people to find ways to just rest and her journey to accepting that who she is in fact enough. In fact, Kyra Assibey-Bonsu is enough. She works on all things that highlight the lives and stories of underrepresented communities by advocating for those who do not have a voice or a platform. She has worked on projects that support marginalized communities across t...2022-02-2128 min
Let’s Talk About Skills, BabyDeveloping an Empathetic Eye Through TravelOne of the most effective ways to hone life skills is through immersing yourself in other places and other cultures. Whether through books, podcasts, or actual travel, diving into other people’s stories helps you develop empathy and understanding. Kelly talks to Kyra Assibey-Bonsu about the skills she developed while traveling the world, and how that inspires her work at Blackspace, an organization that utilizes the black space manifesto for neighborhood design strategy in Black and Brown communities Kyra believes storytelling provides everyone with the ability to empathize and understand the marginalized and unheard voices that are not...2021-05-2419 minNo Country for MovingBen: IsraelIt's fair to say that before this interview, Ben and I only knew each other by name so when he graciously agreed to be interviewed, I was impressed by his pose, his poignant cultural comparisons of the USA and Israel and perspective as a member of the LGTBQIA. After learning what brought Ben to the states, it's clear he has lived many lives and has many more to live. Ben is a designer, ex-military and proud citizen of Tel Aviv, a city where the party never stops and gay clubs do not exist but co-exist- figure that!2020-12-0152 minNo Country for MovingOtilia: SwedenWhen I sat down to speak to Otilia in her apartment, I anxiously pondered what we would speak about, as it was one of my earlier interviews and I wasn't quite prepared. To my surprise, the breadth of what she shared about adapting to new cultures while moving I could relate to. From being othered in Sweden to immigration policies that singled out her family members, Otilia's story is incredibly layered and reminds us all, that the unheard voices of emigrants and immigrants come in all colors.2020-11-241h 05No Country for MovingGloria: ThailandGloria's story is a striking one, growing up Indian and Thai and being educated in Western schools, has enabled her the superpower of being a cultural chameleon. Upon her arrival in NYC, driven by her passion for the arts and the opportunity to go to school she fell in love with the city. Although her dreams were soon dashed by a series of events that would impact her future, from applying for an artist visa to not being able to pay for her tuition, Gloria's journey to NYC was not an easy one but has made her the strongest p...2020-11-171h 14No Country for MovingVeronika: RussiaI believe it is safe to say, that there is biased information out there around Russia socially and geopolitically. One may even presume that the Cold War-era disdain for the nation runs through the very veins of America. With the US elections ending now is the time to listen to the voices of those who hail from nations we don't normally hear from whether they hold our belief system or not. In this episode, Veronika shares with us, her perspective as a Russian immigrant with graduate education in Florida and NYC while she scales the corporate ladder. She shares w...2020-11-091h 02
The Future CityThe Empowered Culture City with Kyra Assibey-BonsuHow are we celebrating, catalyzing and amplifying black joy? This, in itself, is a radical act. On this week’s episode of The Future City podcast we speak with Kyra Assibey-Bonsu, a Brooklyn based urbanist and storyteller who is on the board of Black Space Urbanist Collective - an organization which demands a present and future where Black people, Black spaces and Black culture matter. Kyra shares about how focusing on a manifesto and staying curious about food are key for marginalized groups to thrive in our cities.2020-10-1838 minNo Country for MovingDasha: Ukraine/USWhen Dasha moved to the US from Ukraine it was not a choice she made on her own. Crimea, the region she called home, had been annexed by Russia and it was not a peaceful takeover. In the years following, Dasha lived her life like the daughter of a politician running on an "anti-corruption" campaign. When the campaign took a turn, she was sent to the US and landed in Decatur, Georgia. In the subsequent years, she moved to Boston and then NYC. This interview took place in her room in Manhattan where we meet for the second time...2020-10-161h 27No Country for MovingKatherine Mosquera's Story Colombia/USKatherine takes us through her family's decision to move from Bogotá to the US through an inciteful reflection on the push and pull factors and sacrifices that her grandmother and mother have made to make her the woman she is today. She is passionate, communicative, and inspiring and reminds me how rich and textured each immigrant's story is and how the fabric of America is deeply embedded with stories like hers. 2020-09-2251 minNo Country for MovingPilisam Bali's Story: Togo/USPilisam or Sam for short, is a proud Bronx transplant. His mother, a diplomat, brought his sister and him over and as a green card holder, he braved the overpriced educational system, then proceeded to meet his wife at a soup kitchen he volunteered at - because if you didn't know, immigrants also like to give back. Listening to Pilisam explain being Black in America vs Black in Togo and how he learned the history of enslavement in Africa, will help you understand that the African diaspora is not a monolith and Black history has been taught incorrectly in...2020-09-221h 19No Country for MovingJay's Taheri Story Iran/Singapore/USAJay welcomed me to his workplace near Grand Central, with multiple conference rooms, new-age office decor, and lots of snacks. Jay grew up as the eldest of three boys, in Iran, amongst a family who encouraged him to follow his dreams. So it was no surprise that he took an education and work opportunity that landed him in Singapore for five years and soon after he followed another opportunity to pre 9/11 Jersey. Despite his mother's and the common heald belief in Iran, that the West was filled with drug addicts with loose morals, he managed to survive and thrive...2020-09-221h 21No Country for MovingKadiatou Coulibaly's Story (Mali/Gabon)On a rainy Fall day in a not so quiet bookstore, Kadiatou shared with us herstory. Born to Malian professors, who emigrated to Gabon, she was supposed to be born in Mali, due to the xenophobia faced by West Africans in Gabon, however her born day, had other plans. Similarly, her life's trajectory could have placed her living in France with other Francophone African nations or in Houston or Dallas with the increasingly burgeoning African population. However, by a stroke of luck and a sister in NYC, she found a home in Brooklyn. Join us on a true emigration...2020-09-221h 17No Country for MovingSherry B. Malhotra's Story India/Kuwait/Jordan/USAThere is no doubt after this interview that Sherry is a global citizen of the world. Sherry was born in Mumbai, then moved to the Middle East with her high school sweetie, she graced Kuwait and Jordan with her presence and even decided to move to Delhi for a while. A few years ago, she moved with her husband and son to New Jersey, and she quickly became my day one at our new job. This episode is a glimpse of the types of conversations we had about our families, cultural similarities, and the distinctly North American nuances that...2020-07-261h 19No Country for MovingGabe Nunoo's Story US/GhanaThere is nothing more comforting then speaking to someone who shares a culture that you can relate to at an intimate level. Therefore speaking to Gabriel was pure joy, his stories reminded me of some of my own and it was easy to hear what he had to say and how he said it. Understanding why his parents came to the United States, the reasons that propelled them to send him to Ghana, and what his "great return" felt like is as common to me as fufu on a Sunday. As the world open's its eyes to realize how...2020-06-241h 25No Country for MovingDali Adekunele's Story Nigeria/USIn this episode, Dali and I get down and dirty into West African educational prowess, Black love, and first language obstacles faced as an immigrant child in a white America. We delve deep into the communities around us that we connect with and what our society deems as "Okay" for the status quo of a Black woman in America.2020-06-071h 22