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MProper MimiSpecial Birthday Episode w/ Raphael and Corey!Mimi is invited to celebrate her birthday on the mic with her friends Raphael Harry, host of the White Label American podcast and Corey Gumbs, Founder of the Black Podcasters Association. Listen in as we cut up in the studio and hear how these guys recount stories of how their lives have been impacted by the women around them.
Have you been inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode made you feel. Also, share this podcast with a friend. Every woman needs to know their story is powerful.2023-11-2537 min
White Label AmericanEp 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 challenging consequences that followed. The revelation of his sexuality shattered his understanding of his religious upbringing, leaving him with numerous unanswered questions and a profound sense of turmoil. In his quest for answers, Reverend Macaulay embarked on a deeply introspective journey, seeking to reconcile his faith and his sexuality. This transformative process of self-acceptance and self-love eventually led to his r...2023-10-181h 26
White Label AmericanEp 160: Embracing Growth and Escaping the Confinement of Familiarity ft Ashwin Gopi & Kala GopiWhat 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, discussing my struggles with pronunciations, and so much more. Our conversation touched upon various topics, including Kala's childhood, her family history, and the surprising universality of arranged marriages. We also explored the concept of labels like feminism and how they have evolved over time, acknowledging that even men who may have been excluded in the...2023-10-111h 45
White Label AmericanEp 159: A Nigerian Independence Episode ft Nnenna, Onuorah, & UcheWelcome 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 of celebrating Nigeria's independence and reflecting on how those experiences shape their present perspectives. Join us as we explore the intriguing question of whether national pride truly exists or if it's merely a conflation of gratitude for life's experiences. As always, we managed to strike a balance between deep, thought-provoking discussions and lighthearted moments of fun.
We're thrilled...2023-10-041h 15
White Label AmericanEp 158: Learning from Stunt Work and Martial Arts to Excel in Creative Pursuits ft Kenny WongOur 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 passions and supporting others in their creative endeavors. From comic books to martial arts, Kenny's story is an inspiring reminder that following our dreams can lead to unexpected and fulfilling paths. Plus, we'll delve into his unique experiences working on movies like "The Man with the Iron Fist" and "Dark Knight Rises" and how those experiences influenced his...2023-07-261h 40
White Label AmericanEp 157: Social Media’s Influence on Nigerian Politics ft Amaka Abara & Jennifer-Ann StodelOur 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 awareness and engagement of Nigerians compared to previous years, with a specific focus on social media trends during political events. We also touch on shifts in perspectives and opinions, reactions to a coming out announcement as a Lesbian, lost relationships and friendships, mental health, and more. Additionally, we explore the impact of Brexit on the work of both women...2023-07-121h 36
White Label AmericanEp 155: ”The Duality of Childhood: Spirituality and Inclusive Beliefs in a Restrictive Society” ft Uche ChukwuIn 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 around their personal experiences with depression, therapy, and anti-immigrant sentiments. Later, they shift focus to Uche's passion for philosophy and his decision to leave healthcare to pursue it as a career. The conversation then delves into their complex relationships with their parents and Uche's time in the army, before moving on to his current beliefs about God. Finally...2023-06-281h 22
White Label American154: Importance of Individuality: Learning to Trust Your Child’s Decisions (Fathers Day 2023) ft Ashwin Goutham Gopi, Corey Gumbs, & Nabeel EbeidOn 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 topics such as the importance of recognizing each child's individuality, imparting cultural heritage, dealing with emotional involvement as a father, and breaking negative cycles. They also share personal stories of mistakes made and lessons learned along the way. Listen in for valuable insights on fatherhood and cultural identity.
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White Label American153: ”Prioritizing People Over Content” Hosted by Julienne B. RyanIn 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 Communications Playbook: Winning Against Digital Distraction. The last time we recorded an episode was just before the global pandemic hit in 2019. Our conversation touched on my journey into podcasting, Julienne's experience in writing and improving communication skills. We also highlighted the importance of accountability and supporting one another. Additionally, we talked about the pleasures of cooking at home, law...2023-06-141h 31White Label American152: Finding Love and Purpose in Unexpected Places ft Chris Teo & Genevieve TohOn 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 paths, and the healing powers of songwriting along with a love story. Chris and Genevieve discuss the challenges of being in a new place and connecting with others. Through their stories, Chris and Genevieve shows the power of sharing personal experiences and the importance of listening to others and grace. We may be looking at a future leader or politician am...2023-05-311h 34White Label American151: ”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 PannuToday 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 their unique challenges and triumphs in motherhood and how their immigrant journey has shaped their experiences. From building a community in a new environment to breaking cultural barriers and raising bi or multilingual children in multicultural America, our guests offer valuable insights on resilience and self-confidence in the era of social media controversies. We'd like to extend a...2023-05-171h 51White Label American150: ”InBetweenIsh: Life as a Cross-Cultural Child” ft Beatriz NourIn 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 challenging space of living between countries, cultures, ethnicities, and faiths. As a Brazilian-Egyptian with a French twist, Beatrice shares her struggles of finding a true sense of belonging and a place to call home. Throughout our conversation, we explore Beatrice's experiences as a cross-cultural kid, including her mixed cultural identity and the challenges she faced growing up in France...2023-05-101h 41White Label American149: Without The People Who Listen To The Podcast, We Don’t Have An Industry ft Kerry-Ann ReidOn 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 of View. We discuss how the podcast industry needs to prioritize the audience's needs over technology and advertisers. Kerry-Ann shares her personal journey, how she launched her own podcast, Carry On Friends, in 2015, and experienced burnout due to pressure to monetize. The discussion delves into creative burnout, feedback, and the importance of giving it in a safe and constructive way.
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Afros & Audio Interview SeriesAfros & Audio's Black History Month Interview series with Raphael HarryRaphael Harry is a disabled US navy veteran living in Brooklyn, NY with his family. He considers himself a change agent and is also the host of White Label American podcast. In this episode of Afros & Audio's Black History Month Interview Series, Raphael joins Talib Jasir to talk about his podcast, which explores the diverse origin stories of interesting people, with a focus on immigrants; in an effort to "take down artificial walls one story at a time." Raphael shares what he knows about podcasting in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya and his hopes for the...2023-03-0443 minWhite Label AmericanEp 144: Can You See The True Color Of A Place During Winter ft Yuan WangOn 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 publishing and now focuses on controlled environmental agriculture.
We discussed her hometown Chengdu, fireworks, digital spaces, and how people have become unhinged. We also discussed the nostalgia of having relationships with local stores, the exciting opportunity of a student exchange program on the other side of the world, her love for NYC...2023-03-011h 28White Label AmericanEp 142: When The Muse Is Speaking To You To Create ft Rodney Jehu-AppiahI'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 been found and buried back home in Ghana). My thoughts are with his family, fans, and Ghanaians along with Turkish, and Syrians during this difficult time.
Rodney Jehu-Appiah had just returned from a family trip to his homeland of Ghana when this episode was recorded. It was the first time he had brought his children...2023-02-151h 24White Label AmericanEp 141: I Didn’t Work On Me & My Addiction ft Benyi JohnsonMany 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 Benyi's story starts way before then. He was born in Dakar, Senegal, to parents of Togolese and Senegalese descent. His mom and dad worked for companies and organizations that are no longer around today. Now, Benyi is the host of the Stairways to Redemption podcast and is seven months sober. We...2023-02-081h 42White Label AmericanEp 140: Africa @ Qatar 2022 Embrace What You Have ft Benyi JohnsonThe Qatar 2022 World Cup was a great tournament for Africa, Asia, and everyone else who participated. Benyi and I looked into the performances, lessons that should be taken from the game, who was considered the flop, and the best African player of the tournament. We also discussed the "France is the African team" issue & treatment of Immigrants from Africa. We gave a shout-out to our Canadian neighbors for their embrace of diversity which in my opinion is a much better job than the United States Federation.
We recorded this episode just before the end of the year 2022...2023-01-251h 31White Label AmericanEp 139: 2022 Recap: Share Your Most Memorable Moments ft Corey Gumbs, Johnnie Ray Kornegay III, Mimi Jacks, & Sasha MargueriteWhat a year 2022 was, we have had the good, the bad, and the fantastic. To wrap up the year 2022 and officially come out of hibernation, I decided to have some of my New York/East Coast podcasters and friends join me to wrap up the year. We talked about Politics, Books, Music, Cultural Moments, Movies/Shows and everything in between that went down in 2022 from our perspective. It's a relaxed and informal atmosphere, with a bunch of like-minded folks just hanging out and having fun. You're invited to join in on the fun and hear what we had to...2023-01-232h 40White Label AmericanEp 138: I’ll Give You 50 Thousand Followers ft Raphael HarryYes, yours truly is this week's guest. Not only is Ashwin Gopi back in the studio, he also took over hosting duties in order for me to appear as the guest. It was fun to be the guest and I'll be a guest again when I live-stream the 3rd year anniversary episode this Saturday.
This conversation was the official beginning of the 3rd year anniversary celebration. I was expecting Ashwin to hit me with neighborhood questions only, however, Ashwin said nah, and hit me with more amazing questions.
Right from the beginning, I got to t...2022-10-121h 03White Label AmericanEp 137: I Am The Incarnate of My Grandfather ft Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo aka Dr Damages
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 is also the host of Dr. Damages, a political satirical show covering the African political space and holding officials accountable (most in Nigeria). Yes, Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo = Dr. Damages.
Rudolf shares powerful stories about the Igbo culture that he is from, beginning with his name. Why his father may have decided to name R...2022-10-051h 12
White Label AmericanIt Was Interesting Being A Child Of Immigrants In Houston ft Houston Bred
Who was Houston Bred before becoming a YouTube and Patreon content creator? This is an introduction to the origins of one awesome creator that you would love to know. Houston Bred has some of the most unique name meanings amongst guests to have been on this podcast. Eventually, a college athlete, who never got carried away by her love for playing sports to the point where she wouldn't identify with her roots or her people. Taking the time to engage with communities around her, would open the doors of understanding to the dualities of being a Black American and an...2022-09-211h 21White Label AmericanEp 136: The Only Way That I’m Going To Heaven Is Via Spousal Visa ft Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA
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 our stories.
First, we began with confirmation that I was not late to this recording unlike our first recording when all my ancestors, ex-girlfriends, and village people combined to make me late at a record time to my own recording. Such has never repeated itself again, still baffles me to this day.
Br...2022-09-141h 45White Label AmericanEp 135: You Can’t Escape America ft Angela Fobbs & Adrianne GeorgeWe 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 my favorite podcast The Black Guy Who Tips (link below). Since that fateful day in October, I began following Angela Fobbs and Adrianne George the Co-hosts of the Black Women in Europe podcast.
The Black Women in Europe podcast was born from the multi-award-winning blog of the same title that h...2022-09-072h 01White Label AmericanEp 134: Earlier In The Pandemic Was When I Realized That This Was A Path For Me ft Zou DialloZou 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 real. Zou's arrival in NYC is one of the most legendary “Welcome To New York” stories that we have had on the podcast, mine. know that mine.
However, before he came to the United States, Zou lived in one of the most beautiful and historic places on earth. Zou share...2022-08-311h 45White Label AmericanEp 133: Leadership Will Always Find You ft Steve WorthyCEO 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 to only discussing leadership and developing that skill set.
Steve is a retail leader, and executive coach, who shares with us memorable moments from his childhood into the present and how they have inspired him to create multiple podcasts. Oh, talking about podcasting, Steve is not only one of...2022-08-241h 22White Label AmericanEp 131: People Need To Know This Kind Of Stuff ft Ose MonyeMy old friend, Oriekaose Monye (or Ose Monye as he's known online!) is making waves as the executive producer of Parlour Pitch on YouTube. He also hosts the show and tackles impactful stories from global history.
Tune into Parlour Pitch with Ose Monye and hear about Agbor, old social media, how to cope with shyness when creating content, photography and so much more from the Niger Delta. It's sure to be a friendly and informative experience.
So come join Ose as he shares his stories and experiences with the world. You won't want to miss...2022-07-271h 35White Label AmericanEp 130: Q&A Part 2 with Raphael HarryAs part of the C4 Challenge back in February, I got to make content every day of the month. So I answered five questions from amazing people ranging from content creators to military and financial professionals. All Q&A is available behind the paywall on Patreon, I decided to give you all a taste. Today, I'm answering questions from Episode 104 guest Denis Dubai Maronga aka General Mutombo. I hope you enjoy this episode.
Denis is the host of the African Execlist Podcast
Hey there! We're so glad you're interested in joining the conversation on Patreon...2022-07-2021 minWhite Label AmericanEP 128: What Happened In America Humbled Everyone ft Nancy Mulemwa SiiSiiNancy 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 drive in Nancy are part of why she's a superb host of her show.
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Concrete Pastures PodcastS1 Ep15 Raphael Harry Part 1- The Journey to the US NavyRaphael Harry is a US navy veteran with disabilities, currently, a stay-at-home dad, certified husband, volunteer, a cultural agent. He is the host and founder of White Label American Podcast. Podcast. He was born and raised in Nigeria to an Ijaw (pronounced ee-jaw) family with some Ghanaian roots. He has worked on three continents and been to four.
He also has a lot of cousins from everywhere and has been adopted by citizens of a few other countries. A big comics and soccer nerd, (especially African football is his favorite followed by La Liga and Serie A...2022-06-1356 minWhite Label AmericanEP 119: You Can Use Critical Methods To Design Technology Better ft Ashwin Goutham GopirBefore he became one of the co-founders of Rise Products, and a husband, dad, Brooklynite, Dravidian, Teacher, and so much more Ashwin Goutham Gopir had a beginning. We take one of the most exciting human journeys going way back in time, I'm talking about thousands of years in what is today's Southern India, ancient Christianity cameo, early stab at entrepreneurship, romance and so much then NYC especially Brooklyn. Technology, and agriculture, have always been a part of this man's story long before he was born. Check it out!
Time Stamps: Recommendation 0:00 - 2:53, Intro 3:04 - 4:09, Meaning of Names 4:36...2022-04-061h 25White Label AmericanEp 114: My Name Has Served Me Well ft Michelle NgomeAs Women's History Month kicks off, I have the honor of hosting Michelle Ngome, an Inclusive Marketing Consultant/Speaker who is the founder of the African American Marketing Association and a podcaster. Michelle teaches us about inclusive marketing, Houston, and her Camerounian heritage while dropping loads of gems.
Recommendation & Introduction 0:00 - 2:35, Inclusive Marketing Consultant/Speaker 3:30 - 8:50 Meaning of Name 9:09 - 12:25 Place of Birth & Rest of Childhood 12:46 - 17:17 Nigerians, Parents, Houston 17:20 - 23:33 Favorite Childhood Memory 23:57 - 25:08, Content Creating/Public Speaking 27:30 - 36:46, Marketing Origins 39:30 - 51:37 AAMA 52:02 - 53:38 Leaving Houston? 53:49 - 56:29 Podcasting 56:56 - 1:02:59 Food 1:09:00 - 1:12:53, Music 1:13:05 - 1:19:26, Marketing, Metaverse, Creation of...2022-03-021h 35
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 28 - White Label American #C4C MBANADay 28 - White Label American #C4C MBANAHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry shouts out the people who made his participation in this challenge possible. Day 28 of the C4 Challenge is about Gratitude! Don’t be complaining about Joe Rogan or Spotify, go support black content creators like me by signing up at my website below. It is a way to show love, even better if you support with donations or join my Patreon, and share with your friends! . Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Give us 5-S...2022-03-0124 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 27 - White Label American #C4C AfricaDay 27 - White Label American #C4C AfricaHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry talks out loud about a fascinating observation when it comes to Africa on day 27 of the C4 Challenge. Don’t be complaining about Joe Rogan or Spotify, go support black content creators like me by signing up at my website below. It is a way to show love, even better if you support with donations or join my Patreon, and share with your friends! . Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Give us 5-Stars if yo...2022-02-2717 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 26 - White Label American #C4C LOVEDay 26 - White Label American #C4C LOVEHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry rambles and rants about LOVE on day 26 of the C4 Challenge. Don’t be complaining about Joe Rogan or Spotify, go support black content creators like me by signing up at my website below. It is a way to show love, even better if you support with donations or join my Patreon, and share with your friends! . Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Give us 5-Stars if you haven’t! This Challenge is brought to y...2022-02-2712 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 25 - White Label American #C4C Joanne EneyiDay 25 - White Label American #C4C Joanne EneyiHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 questions on Day 25 of the #C4Challenge from entrepreneur and my 2nd niece Joanne Ebimiere Eneyi. Joanne is a maker of fine beads and accessories fresh from Yenagoa in the Niger Delta. Check out her work and upgrade your looks www.fineinnovations.com.ng . Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Give us 5-Stars if you haven’t! This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go to www.c4challenge.co...2022-02-2724 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 24 - White Label American #C4C Safi Lynch WilsonDay 24 - White Label American #C4C Safi Lynch WilsonHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 questions on Day 24 of the #C4Challenge from the amazing Safi Lynch Wilson of Safi Lynch Therapy ( Ep 98 WLA) Safi is a Therapist specializing in immigrant mental health, 1st generational issues, family discord and offers online therapy to residents in CA, MD, MI, FL book now at www.safilynchtherapeuticservices.com/ Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Give us 5-Stars if you haven’t! This Challenge is brought to you by...2022-02-2712 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 21 - White Label American #C4C Stephen AhoneDay 21 - White Label American #C4C Stephen AhoneHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 questions on Day 20 of the #C4Challenge from a good friend of the podcast, Stephen Ahone da Fabsledge. Stephen has been there before White Label American was conceived and birthed. Stephen is one of my oldest friends on the internet, we have been friends since I found social media. We navigated from Hi5 to Facebook to IG and Twitter . Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Give us 5-Stars if you h...2022-02-2118 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 20 - White Label American #C4C Scott DemingDay 20 - White Label American #C4C Scott DemingHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 questions on Day 20 of the #C4Challenge from a good friend of the podcast, Scott Deming Jr. Scott has been there before White Label American was conceived and birthed. Scott is also a navy veteran, data analytics enthusiast, student of film, and founding member of The Elm’s Foundation. Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com Give us 5-Stars if you haven’t! This Challenge is brought to you by Pod...2022-02-2017 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 19 - White Label American #C4C Sambaza PodcastHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 questions on Day 19 of the #C4Challenge from a good friend of the podcast, Stephen Sambaza of the Sambaza Podcast. Sambaza is a podcast that aims to understand differences and ideologies around the world on everyday topics. Sambaza Podcast can be found on all podcast platforms. Make sure you give a 5-Star review! Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go to www.c4challenge.com enter code C4C--- Send in...2022-02-2013 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 18 - White Label American - Ms.PreseetaHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 questions on Day 18 of the #C4Challenge from good friend of the podcast,Ms.Preseeta. Ms. Preseeta is an personal coach, artist, engineer and intimacy coach practicing #shamefreefeminity. She is one of the most pleasant people that I know, follow her on Instagram @ms.preseta or @intimacy.is.life Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go to www.c4challenge.com enter code C4C--- Send in a voice message: https...2022-02-1817 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 16 - White Label American #C4C Julienne B RyanDay 16 - White Label American #C4C Julienne B RyanHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 questions from a friend of the podcast, Queens own Julienne B. Ryan for Day 16 of the #C4Challenge. Julienne is an author, speaker, trainer, and coach. Check out her latest book ‘The-Learned-It-In-Queens Communications Playbook Winning Against Distraction’ available on Amazon You can also reach out to Julienne here www.jryanpartners.com Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go to www.c4chal...2022-02-1615 minWhite Label AmericanEP 112: It’s Impossible To Talk About American History Without Black History ft Shawn ConnorsShawn Connors is the creator, founder, & host of the '757 Renaissance Man' Podcast and 'LVAD Talks' He is also the brain behind the C4 Challenge that I'm currently participating in with the Content Creators of Colour Creative which he founded.
Timestamps: Shawn talks about his podcasts and the importance of black history (02:00 - 27:28). The origins of Shawn Conners (27:35 - 31:59) Meeting President Ford (32:10 - 34:12) HBCU Experience (34:25 - 47:48) Music Career ( 50:00 - 52:59) Technology Path (53:17 - 58:14) Tech After Highschool ( 1:00:00 - 1:03:00) IT Job Advice (1:06:10 - 1:08:39) Heart Condition (1:10:13 - 1:14:03) Puerto Rico (1:24:26 - 1:27:42) Food (1:31:34 - 1:35:-36)
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Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 15 - White Label American #C4C General MutumboDay 15 - White Label American #C4C General MutumboHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 questions from a friend of the podcast, One of Seattle’s finest Denis Dubai aka General Mutumbo for Day 15 of the #C4Challenge. General Mutombo is a Kenyan-born entrepreneur, comedian, real estate g, media personality, and game-changer who is also the host of the African Excellist Podcast available on all podcast platforms. Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go t...2022-02-1522 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 14 - White Label American #C4C Fahima MarongaDay 14 - White Label American #C4C Fahima MarongaHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 questions from Fahima Maronga a future guest of WLA for Day 14 of the #C4Challenge. Fahima Maronga is the lead project manager at the Kicheko Project Foundation, Seattle based repping Somalia, and is married to Denis Maronga aka General Mutombo Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go to www.c4challenge.com enter code C4C...2022-02-1414 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 13 - White Label American #C4C Bileko Aziza Wissa JnrDay 13 - White Label American #C4C Bileko Aziza Wissa JnrHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 questions from his friend, podcaster, and soon-to-be famous Bileko Wissa for Day 13 of the #C4Challenge. Bileko Wissa is a stand-up comedian and an actor. Follow him on all social media for some great laughs. Bileko is also a Bantu Boy who shall be dropping a brand new hilarious podcast soon. If you are in the Los Angeles area check him out at the comedy clubs. Find his stand-up work on Amazon Prime. Donate / Subscribe/ L...2022-02-1310 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 12 - White Label American - EvenahHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 cool questions from the amazing Evenah from The MeMyddleton Show for Day 12 of the #C4Challenge. Make sure you check out Evenah’s podcast along with her contributions to the C4 Challenge. Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go to www.c4challenge.com enter code C4C--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/c4challenge/message2022-02-1213 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 10 - White Label American #C4C - Bree CDay 10 - White Label American #C4C - Bree CHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 fun questions from my good friend from my Texas days who is in the military working in supply space as I was (different branch) as part of Day 10 of the #C4Challenge. Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go to www.c4challenge.com enter code C4C--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...2022-02-1114 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 9 - White Label American #C4Ch Jaey YalleyHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 fun questions from the man who has been producing and editing my episodes on this challenge (except for Day 1 that’s from Brooklyn Podcasting Studio Josh) Drc Jaey Yalley. Jaey is an audio producer, composer, creative director amongst many other talents behind award-winning podcasts on the AMBC network. Contact Jaey drc.jaey@gmail.com as part of Day 9 of the #C4Challenge. Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go to w...2022-02-0918 minWhite Label AmericanEP 111: Art Is The Truest Expression of Oneself ft Shawn Hill
Welcome to an episode with an artist extraordinaire. Shawn Hill was introduced to me by a fantastic friend of the podcast and guest, Ian Dorian. Shawn is an illustrator, digital creator, and amazing New Yorker. He is part of the Tokyo Bronx ACG team and you can contact him for custom work and commissions @ublincd on Instagram.
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Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 8- White Label American - #C4C Cesar Benoit JnrDay 8- White Label American - #C4C Cesar Benoit JnrHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 fun questions from a friend, Brooklyn single dad, blogger, Valencia, and Pro-Wrestling's biggest fan in NYC Cesar Benoit Jnr as part of Day 8 of the #C4Challenge. Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go to www.c4challenge.com enter code C4C--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/c4challenge/message2022-02-0813 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 8 - Woke By Accident Podcast- A Conversation with Raphael Harry, host of White Label American PodcastOn this episode of Woke By Accident Podcast, we are joined by Raphael Harry, host of White Label American Podcast, which celebrates the lives of immigrants. We discuss his personal story including the challenges he faced when he immigrated from Nigeria to the U.S. We also discuss his opinion of President Biden's stance on immigration and how he uses his podcast to break down artifical walls in terms of people's impression of immigrants in America.Check out Raphael's podcast here:Https://www.whitelabelamerican.com--- Send in a voice message...2022-02-0857 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 7 - White Label American #C4C Walter Gainer IIDay 7 - White Label American #C4C Walter Gainer IIHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 fun questions from Walter Gainer II, creative director and founder of https://www.Bosslocksmedia.com as part of Day 7 of the #C4Challenge. Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go to www.c4challenge.com enter code C4C--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/c4challenge/message2022-02-0722 min
Content Creatives of Color 30 Day ChallengeDay 5- White Label American - #C4Challenge ft Cat Corchado Sisters-in-ServiceHost of White Label American podcast Raphael Harry answers 5 elevating questions from Cat Corchado host of Sisters-in-Service Podcast as part of Day 5 of the #C4Challenge. Donate / Subscribe/ Leave Audio or Written Feedback / Join Patreon: https://www.whitelabelamerican.com This Challenge is brought to you by Poddecks and Podpage go to www.c4challenge.com enter code C4C--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/c4challenge/message2022-02-0507 minWhite Label AmericanEP 110: I Can Be The Bridge ft Martine KalawThe CEO & Founder of Martine Kalaw Enterprises joins us to share her very powerful and inspiring story as we kick off Black History Month. Martine is an undocumented survivor focused on building bridges between those who have and those in need. Every opportunity you get to hear from this magnificent woman should not be wasted. Martine gets us to a strong start to Black History Month. Martine Kalaw has also authored two books, "The ABCs of Diversity: A Managers Guide To Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" and " Illegal Amongst Us." To get a copy head to https://www.martinekalaw.com/2022-02-021h 27White Label AmericanEP 109: Peacemaker & Dadclub ft Vadim ShepelVadim takes us around the world in this amazing episode of a beautiful story that involves his great-grandparents, grandparents, and parents' struggles. We talk war, immigrants, tech, writing, a little economics and so much more. Dads in the NYC area interested in Vadim's venture should check out www.Dadclub.co
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2022-01-261h 43White Label AmericanEP 108 : You Have To Navigate The Waters ft Cesar Benoit JnrCesar is one of Brooklyn's coolest dads, he is also a romantic. Cesar blesses us with more love stories than I was expecting. This man loves his daughter, wrestling, hockey, Valencia CF, and more. If you frequented the sports bar scene in the city pre-pandemic you may have come in contact with Cesar.
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2022-01-191h 30White Label AmericanEP 107: Do The Things That Make Life Worth Living ft Rodney Jehu-AppiahThe artist that took us to Navrongo is back to officially say goodbye to 2021 with a wrap-up of the entertainment that we enjoyed and what we are looking forward to in 2022. Rodney also throws his hat in the ring with the ongoing #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 (spoiler alert not off to a good start). Find Rodney on Instagram @rodjehuart
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White Label AmericanEp 106: Always Chose The Best Route Even If It May Be Difficult ft Ian DorianWelcome to 2022, we begin the year with the illustrious and greatly talented Ian Dorian who is also a good friend. Ian is a must at any comics convention, just look for the PKMM Entertainment stand. Ian drops some of the best advice for a creative to kickstart the year. Check out both links below for more of Ian Dorian. Ian Dorian's work has been seen at Valiant, 20th Century Fox, Marvel Productions, and Capital One. Some samples are on our social media of his work & collaborations. Go to his websites for the best!
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The Creative Hustle Pod ShowThere‘s No Deadline For Growth ft White Label American.Meet my able Commander , the one hilarious White Label American . This is an evolving podcast showing the life journey of mostly immigrants in America to you. This is a podcast aimed at capturing the joys, pain, stories, triumphs, and all, of fellow immigrants from all backgrounds. It began by focusing on immigrants in the NYC area & then the United States before expanding to everywhere on the planet. Giving voice to the voiceless, as they use the modern immigrant stories to show our humanity. The podcast goal is to bring down artificial walls! A podcast from an immigrant and navy veteran...2021-12-311h 59White Label AmericanEP 105: End of Year Episode ft Raphael & KelvinThis is the last episode of 2021 (on Patreon there's more). Thank you for your support & love. Kelvin will return in 2022, check him out on DadTalks & The Kulcha ZA podcasts. Enemy of Progress was from The Harder They Fall hahaha. New episodes on Jan 5th!
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2021-12-011h 03White Label AmericanEP 104 : There‘s No Deadline For Growth ft Denis Maronga the General MutomboMeet my able General, the one and hilarious Denis Maronga aka Fresh Prince of Africa. Denis is the host of the African Excellist Podcast, an event curator, thespian, producer, the founder of the Kicheko Project Foundation. Denis is popularly known as General Mutombo on all social media platforms. www.linktr.ee/DubaiDenis
Recommended Listen: WTF w Marc Maron Ep 1278 "Canceled Comedy"
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2021-11-241h 59White Label AmericanEP 103 : We Can All Be Seen & Should Celebrate That ft Amanda & RumbiAmanda and Rumbi are two friends who also double as the co-hosts of It's Layered Podcast. “It’s Layered” is a podcast focused on bridging the gap between their experiences as Zimbabwean women living in the diaspora. It is anchored in a 20year friendship, discussing many layers that come with trying to juggle the cultures and expectations that they face. This recording took place across three continents and time zones. I hope to have these wonderful women on the podcast again.
Follow It's Layered on Instagram and YouTube, listen to the podcast on all podcast platforms, and give FIV...2021-11-171h 50White Label AmericanEP 102 : Trusting Your Friends To Get You Through ft Archiebald RaphuluArchiebald Raphulu is a man from the art world, a curator, an art advisor, gallerist, and a dealer that taught what it means to be a cultural agent. Archie reminded me of some forgotten pleasant childhood memories too. Connect with Archiebald on Instagram for more of the culture @araphulu
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2021-11-101h 17White Label AmericanEp 101: Women Should Own Their Feminity ft Ms.PresetaI love Preseta as talking to her is just a pleasant experience. We explore diversity in the Indian (South Indian) community, antiblackness, racism, college, divorce, having a positive + inspirational relationship with her ex, and owning her sexuality plus womanhood. Follow Preseta on Instagram @ms.preseta and get on her website intimacy.is
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#whitelabelamerican #dopeblackpods #africandiaspora #abd #intimacy #feminity #exhusband #love #s...2021-11-031h 06White Label AmericanEP 100 : 2nd Year Anniversary & Milestone Episode ft Raphael HarryThank you to everyone that sent a shout-out. I wasn't able to respond to all due to some logistical issues. However, this episode is for YOU, the fans, the guests, friends, and family. I wouldn't be able to make it to Two years of podcasting and 100 episodes without your support. Thank You to all of you for being there through and through. Let's keep growing and evolving together!
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It's being updated with more goodies, so feel free to drop...2021-10-2756 minWhite Label AmericanEP 99: Black History Is Global History ft Fayida JaillerFayida Jailler is without a doubt one of my favorite people of 2021. Fayida is a YouTuber, educator, activist, linguist, and travel curator. Fayida's channel "Freedom is Mine" is fun and informative content about the African Diaspora worldwide. I would love to go on one of Fayida's tours and visit the communities in South or Central America that she talks about. The number of gems dropped in this episode has to be a record. I am so honored to have Fayida as the 99th guest. Check out her YouTube channel and support her work
https://msha.ke/freedomismineofficial/2021-10-201h 52White Label AmericanEP 98: Stop Villainizing People Who Need Help ft Safi Lynch WilsonWe need people like Safi Lynch Wilson in our lives. Another favorite of mine on Instagram that I highly recommend to EVERYONE! Safi is a clinical social worker, therapist, military spouse, and mother. I love listening to Safi cause I always come out feeling positively human every time she speaks. In this week of Indigenous Day, we get to see there are Migrants from Africa with Indigenous roots here in America. Lots of artificial walls were taken down in this episode concerning mental health, awareness, legacy, and more.
Go on Instagram to SafiLynchTherapy for more of Safi...2021-10-131h 43White Label AmericanEp 96: We Need To Start Documenting Our Stories ft Siaji OtienoThe first time I heard Siaji Otieno aka The Kikombe speaking I was blown away as I knew without a doubt that I had to bring him on the podcast. Siaji has a voice made for airwaves, eyes that can capture the beauty at any angle or depth, and he can tell a story like the greats. This is a beautiful migrant journey that includes Eastern African countries, similarities between university systems in Anglo-Eastern and Western Africa, journalism influences, Thai connect, and documenting our lives.
The Kikombe has to be back for more!
Check out h...2021-10-061h 26White Label AmericanEP 95 : Someone Who Plays Strings ft Nalasi MendyI have known today's guest for close to a decade back when I lived in Texas. Nalasi Mendy always struck me as a simple yet fun-loving gentleman whom I could crack jokes with but I never dug into his background.
After I left Texas for New York I began to realize that there was a lot more to Nalasi that included being a volunteer, father, brother, Migrant ... that I had to get him on the podcast and I am so glad that Nalasi accepted my invite. I got to realize how I had been pronouncing his name...2021-09-291h 49White Label AmericanEP 94: Let‘s Live & Not Just Exist ft Rasheed Ojerinde
If you aren't following Progressive Migrant on Instagram, you are missing out on a lot! I start most of my mornings with the affirmation statements from Rasheed.
Rasheed Ojerinde LMHC, LMFT, is a dedicated bicultural millennial therapist with a passion for serving his community and helping contemporary immigrants navigate the social-psychological & cultural stressors of being Bi/Multicultural. Rasheed is about to launch his own practice and I'll be providing more information as soon as he does.
In this episode, we shall be diving into his origins, name meanings plus inspirations and influences, Arab and Yoruba, how he got on his...2021-09-221h 41White Label AmericanEP 93: You Could Build Your Own Village ft Moji Solar-Wilson
Moji Solar-Wilson is an LGBTQIA+ advocate, certified inclusion & diversity specialist, certified life coach, real estate investor, and co-founder of Solar-Wilson Village. A private and cooperate events venue giving you a taste of Africa in the heart of Texas.
Check it out here https://www.solar-wilsonvillage.com/
Moji introduced me to parts of Yoruba culture that I needed to learn about, showing how the LGBTQ+ community has always been recognized by the Yoruba. Moji is a woman who continues to use her voice and platform to educate and elevate via her Facebook and Instagram pages weekly.
Give the podcast a 5-star re...2021-09-151h 40White Label AmericanEP 92 : Any Point In Time We Can Be Disabled ft Dr. Olufemi Adigun
Come meet my classmate from secondary school days in Ibadan (high school). Dr. Adigun is based in South Africa teaching at the University of Durban. Dr. Adigun is a man with a zeal for research and development geared toward the positive well-being of Sign Language Interpreters and persons who are Deaf and or Hard of hearing. Hit up Google scholar to read up on Dr. Adigun's research and papers. Find out what my teenager self was up to after he gained power and authority for the first time. Dr. Adigun takes us on a beautiful journey.
If you haven't gotten y...2021-09-081h 08White Label AmericanEP 91: Everything Makes You ft Busingye Matsiko-Andan aka Busie
Welcome to September, come visit South, East, and West Africa in this episode along with NYC in our conversation.
Busingye Matsiko-Andan is an Entrepreneur, a Global Strategist at Pont Global, Executive Director at the Africa Future Summit, Creator of RESET w/Busie, and Board of Trustees at Berkeley College. Find and follow Busie Matsiko-Andan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/busiematsikoandan/ and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/busie-matsiko-andan/ connect to awesomeness
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Today's guest is Joe Dabo, a man whose love for the arts is so strong that even when he tried to go a different route, the pull of the arts called him to his destiny. Come hear his story that includes Freetown, appreciation of life, arts, army, Jollof and so much more. Find Joe on IG @dabzr0
For bonus content, including more of Joe Dabo https://www.patreon...2021-08-251h 21White Label AmericanEP 89: My Heart Is Always In Angola ft Dr. Connie DePinhoWhat a crazy few days it has been, first, my daughter contracted the virus and the whole family had to be under quarantine, then in the end I test positive and have to isolate. So plans had to change and I decided to bring back one of the golden episodes.
Dr. Connie DePinho is on the board of the African Women's Education Fund (AWEF), she is a clinical psychologist based in Westchester NY with an amazing immigrant story that's worth resharing. I hope that you enjoy and learn as much as I did from this great story.2021-08-111h 01White Label AmericanEP 85: We Give More Than We Take Wherever We Go ft Derrick N Ashong (DNA)Sometimes you reach out to someone interesting to be a guest on the podcast and they instead introduce you to a couple of people who you never realized that you needed to have a conversation with and that my friends are how I got lucky to be introduced to Derrick N Ashong aka DNA one of the finest, most authentic, tech, music, all-round content creating guru and leaders to be born on the continent of Africa. This conversation fulfilled a glorious purpose in my life and I hope that it does in yours.
Learn more about DNA t...2021-07-141h 46White Label AmericanEP 84: You Can Live & Breathe Art ft Laudelina MartinezLaudelina Martinez opened my eyes to the world of art in ways that haven't been done before, from her name to defining art, Nuyoricans, and life. Art is beyond everything that I had assumed it be, it is our life. Laudelina broke art down on a beautiful level, along with so much more in this fun episode and I can't wait to visit her gallery. I highly recommend checking it out and have posted the website below. I wish that I had Laudelina as my teacher earlier in life.
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The Africalypso PodcastAfriCanna Express - Yahoo Boy Consultant ft. Raphael HarryThe AfriCanna gang is back! Matilda, Uno, Stan and Shiro are joined by a guest and fellow podcaster, Raphael Harry. He shares multiple stories from the different hats he has worn and walks us through how he eventually ended up podcasting.Raphael hosts the White Label American podcast, check it out wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @whitelabelamerican on Instagram and @PodWLA on Twitter.Don't forget to follow us @AfricalypsoPod on all socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-171h 05White Label AmericanEP 55: Live to Impress Yourself Ft Deuce GriggsNow and then we come across people who just have that presence that makes you want to sit down and listen, you can feel the flow of realness that they represent. One of such people is today's guest, Deuce Griggs. One of my favorite personalities in Japan, Social Media & Tourism Guru Deuce Griggs. This man was the first Black person that I saw online talking about living in Japan, he opened my eyes to a world that existed and since then I began to notice other Black people in that part of the world that would lead to a...2020-11-111h 27White Label AmericanEP 53: TK‘s Story #ENDSARS ft Nnenna TasieThis episode is dedicated to TK (Tasie Kalu) who was taken from his family on July 4th, 2014 along with every other victim of the Federal Special Anti Robbery Unit of Nigeria aka SARS.
This episode is also dedicated to all our brethren risking their lives for the betterment of all as they challenge and speak truth against the system wherever they may be, we are all in a similar struggle whether in Nigeria, Congo, Namibia, Thailand, or the United States and are in solidarity.
For more insight into why the SARS protests are happening, I...2020-10-281h 25White Label AmericanEP 52: Latinnovating Pt2: Surround Yourself with People Who Want You to Succeed ft Graciela Tiscareno-SatoThe conclusion to our conversation with the amazing Graciela. We navigate her transitioning from the Air Force, creative process, and family. I am now applying some of the gems that I got in this episode. The creativity from Graciela isn't limited to her businesses, she is about inspiring others.
Graciela is about actionable inspiration, please feel free to connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram, or reach out via her company's website below. Graciela Tiscareno-Sato
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2020-10-211h 06White Label AmericanEP 51 Latinnovating Pt 1: Showing The Magic That You Do ft Graciela Tiscareno-SatoPart 1 with a history maker in the Air Force, CEO, award-winning author, bilingual keynote speaker, publisher, wife, and mother amongst many titles. Creator of "Latinovating" which is amongst my most favorite words. Graciela Tiscareno-Sato is one of those people who makes the world a better place. In this episode and next week's, she dives into a journey that is another reminder of why representation matters. It was a great honor to have Graciela in the studio and I hope that everyone benefits from this story as much as I did. It's not every day that I am fortunate to h...2020-10-1451 minWhite Label AmericanEP 50: Don‘t Be A Lady Be A Legend ft Verena ThoeneWe are back for a new season, what better way to kick it off and launch our 50th episode than to have the Mrs in the studio. In fact, two of my favorite people in the world were in the studio for this episode and it's a moment that I shall always cherish.
Verena Thoene is a super-duper HR executive born in Muenster Germany, long before we would come into each other's lives, a lot went down that she tells us from being raised in Northwestern Germany by parents one of whom was a police officer. College...2020-10-071h 33White Label AmericanEP 48: Don‘t Postpone For a Future That You Never See ft Andres & Gali GonzalezWhat a pleasure it was to sit down with Andres and Gali for this episode finally. I was jumping between the Middle East and South America then Chicago into NY with a magnificent tour of South America in between. These are the kind of people who make you wish that you were bold at various moments in life. They are just breathtaking and lovely for their take on life. Enjoy learning about cultures, food, fascinating places, music, beautiful stories.
Music: Lovely Days by Infrared Krypto (listen on Soundcloud, Spotify, or YouTube for more of his work. Follow on...2020-09-091h 51White Label AmericanEP 43: Get Out There & Travel ft Chris ArchevaldChristopher 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 restaurants, burgers in Spain, festivals, love, music, and an important lesson when it comes to sign language. I am also glad to announce that Chris got accepted into the program that he applied for after this interview.
Follow Chris travel blog adventures on Instagram (he p...2020-08-051h 30White Label AmericanEP 42: Coding Is A Language That Needs To Be Translated To All ft Josuel MusambaghaniEpisode 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, come find out as Josuel takes us on this lovely journey through lakes, rivers, a volcano, an HBCU, coding, and so much more. My episodes with Congolese guests are never dull, indeed!
Josuel also takes volunteering very seriously and is a big part of the NGO Malaika.org.
Ch...2020-07-291h 44White Label AmericanEP 41: Meeting Common Sense & Strength in Intentionality ft Jean C RomulusThere is something about this episode's guest that when you come in contact with him, your life is never the same. He changes it for good. That's one of the reasons why I had to get Jean C Romulus on the podcast. Jean brings his journey through life leading into both the private and non-profit sectors to educate us on some cuisine (please do not listen on an empty stomach), history, his unique name, and amazing stories. Kicking off in Brooklyn, we head to the Caribbean, and West Africa.
Jean is one of the people making a...2020-07-221h 41White Label AmericanEP 40: Let‘s Learn From Other Countries, Make Healthcare More Equitable ft Shafi AhmedIt'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 of technology, and futurism. I love the stories that he shares, and be sure to check out Shafi's Tedx Talks for more. I couldn't help myself but geek out a lot in this episode.
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Brooklyn Free Speech RadioWhite Label American: Segregation of Immigrants, Swedish Education System, International Actors Legal Barriers in USA, NY is Your Best-friend (weird but you love it) ft Isra ElsalihieIsra is an actress born to an immigrant family from Iraq in Sweden who moved to NY to pursue her career. Isra gives
us an insight into Swedens immigration system, and international actors struggle in America, and more.
https://feed.podbean.com/whitelabelamerican/feed.xml2020-06-241h 30
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioWhite Label American: What is Death, Always Being an Outsider, You Don't Have an Excuse, The World is a Supply Chain ft Brian Laung AoaehBrian bounced between Nigeria and Ghana early in his life. Brian would overcome language barriers, seizures, in
knocking his way through school and arriving in Connecticut, NY, and founding the Worldwide Supplychain
Federation.
https://feed.podbean.com/whitelabelamerican/feed.xml2020-06-171h 29
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioWhite Label American: Ikoyi, Conflict from a Spiritual Perspective with LGBT, Make No Meaning, Waking Up to a New Consciousness ft Joy ChukwudiJoy introduces us to her mama's cooking, Boarding School, being unwired out of white consciousness, embracing her
blackness, womanhood, and gifts.
https://feed.podbean.com/whitelabelamerican/feed.xml2020-06-102h 01
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioWhite Label American: Crown of The British Empire, Land of Five Rivers, Before & After Partition of India, Always Tell the Truth, ft Gajinder SinghGajinder takes us through his childhood in Punjab, WWII, end of the colonial rule in India, England in the 60s, and
many more in his incredible journey.
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Brooklyn Free Speech RadioWhite Label American: Birthright Africa, Soul Train, Growing Up With White Consciousness, I Can Manifest Anything, ft Walla ElsheikhWalla walks us through childhood in Sudan, Uganda, and Sweden before arriving in the United States. Walla talks
microaggression, black diaspora ignorance, and breaking free to the founding of Birthright Africa. Helping black youth
find their way to Africa.
https://feed.podbean.com/whitelabelamerican/feed.xml2020-05-271h 14White Label AmericanEP 6: Be a Person of Solution ft Asif HaiderIt's veterans day week, lots of immigrants have and are currently serving in the various military branches of the USA. Asif was born in Bangladesh, served in the Air Force after high school. He is now in the logistics space upon the completion of his studies at Columbia University. Asif takes us through his understanding of some life experiences, similarities between cultures in the sub-Indian continent and Ghana/Nigeria, culture shocks, food, and movie + music industry, and many more.
This episode got recorded in July, Asif is now a proud father of a son.
Help Us...2019-11-0855 minWhite Label AmericanEP 5: Johnny Cash Biggest Fan (Maybe) ft Azam AyubAzam was born in India works in the financial sector in the NY/NJ area after a few years around different states. A classical music lover, and big-time Johnny Cash man! Azam allowed me to finally ask someone born in India about the infamous soccer story of Nigeria being thrashed up to 100 goals by India. Man United = Manchester United
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#whitelabelamerican #immigrantstories #india #bollywood #seriea #manchesterunited #nyc #johnnycash #engineer #banking #pa...2019-11-0137 minWhite Label AmericanEP 4: Red Sky & Pan African Cuisine ft Linda Adria SebisahoNYT featured Linda was born and raised in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a city that's right by the border with Rwanda. Linda would begin her food enterprise while at college, where she was a biology major. She always had an interest in entrepreneurship and is now fully committed to achieving her passion projects.
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#whitelabelamerican #drcongo #baku...2019-10-251h 01White Label AmericanEP 3: It‘s not Sauce, It‘s Gravy ft Josephine & Anton CarreraThe first husband and wife to appear on the show.
Anton is an educator in New Jersey. He was born in Vigo, Pontevedra, in the Galicia region of Spain. He is married to Josephine, who was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to a family that's entirely from Molfetta, Italy (about 20 minutes from Bari).
They have been married for three years and are an entertaining couple to talk and listen to throughout the recording. They'll be back for another episode!
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https://www.patreon.com/wh...2019-10-1858 minWhite Label AmericanEP 2: Knowing Your Worth & When To Walk. ft Karrel HugginsKarrel Huggins was born and raised in the beautiful Caribbean Island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. A nanny, estate manager, full-time student at Medgar Evers College, and also an entrepreneur. She's no ordinary nanny and will make you want to buy a ticket to Trinidad and Tobago or go hungry after this episode, get your plate ready!
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