White Label American

148: ”This Country Is Very Insular, A Lot Of People Don’t Know Anything About The Rest Of The World” ft Azam Ayub

Join us for an insightful episode of White Label American, originally released on Nov 1st, 2019, as Azam Ayub shares his personal experiences and opinions on living in New York. Azam discusses the challenges of high rent and long commutes and draws lessons from his passion for watching Manchester United. He also sheds light on the harmful effects of extreme opinions, emphasizing the importance of diversity and education. With a touch of humor, he shares his first signature purchase and dives into Bollywood and Indian classical music, exploring the cultural heritage and the evolution of music in India. Tune in to this fascinating conversation with Azam Ayub, the first guest born in India to appear on White Label American.
 
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📚 Timestamped overview
 
[00:05:23] "Music, Travel, and Cultural Exploration: An Engineer's Journey"
[00:07:22] "Payless: The Rise and Fall of a Retail Giant"
[00:10:13] New York: From Tourist Destination to Home
[00:13:26] "Why classic Bollywood music endures over time"
[00:15:25] "Exploring the Diversity of Indian Music Culture"
[00:24:58] "Sports Fandom Across Borders: Soft Spots Abroad"
[00:26:25] "The Challenge of Diversity and Resentment Worldwide"
[00:29:07] "The Power of Attitude: How Anger Affects Likability"
[00:32:56] "Never Give Up: Lessons from Manchester United"
[00:35:46] "Experiencing the Thrill of New York Derby"

147: ”I Began Removing Walls During Basic Training” ft Raphael Harry

In honor of reaching 100 subscribers on YouTube, I'm releasing a special episode to reintroduce new listeners to myself! On December 17th, 2019, I was interviewed on White Label American and the episode was published on the 3rd of January 2020 - just a few months before the world changed so much. My friend Julienne Ryan (aka Jules) handled the interview and we're already working on Part II for my upcoming birthday in May. I'm also planning my first live stream of the year - stay tuned for more details!
 
On this episode of White Label American, Raphael opens up about his podcasting journey, recounting his experiences growing up in Nigeria and his struggles with insecurity. Listeners will learn how Raphael's encounters with different cultures and attitudes towards LGBTQ+ and Middle Eastern communities impacted his view of the world and his role in the military. He also shares the importance of accountability and the pushback he has received for prioritizing that over tribal loyalty. Through his in-depth conversations with guests, Raphael encourages listeners to be open-minded and account for different perspectives. Join Raphael on his journey to discover new cultures and stories, and be inspired to challenge your own views and beliefs.
 
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📚 Timestamped overview
[00:02:58] Insecure about my own voice, met people, accepted the gift of talking, and created a platform to share knowledge.
[00:15:26] Teenage resilience: Dancing at parties, fetching water, doing long walks, doing house chores, and talking to strangers.
[00:22:08] Experiencing cultural diversity in Benin City, but feeling like an outsider in Ibadan due to Eurobas being the biggest tribe in the area.
[00:24:54] Shock of not speaking Yoruba; experienced in Ibadan and Lagos.
[00:30:38] Applied for the visa, denied twice, needed legal documents, photos, and DNA test.
[00:42:39] Introduction to American society through military training.
[00:47:35] Learned to accept those who are different and discovered people in the Middle East were more tolerant than expected.
[00:52:23] Give others a chance, listen and learn, and don't judge without knowing.
[01:06:15] Holding people in power accountable regardless of the tribe; Nigerian friends don't like criticism; patriotism is not defined by oppressing others.
[01:14:36] Ignorance, power, and justice; self-accountability; surprise; support; poem; knowledge; new plans.

Ep 146: Let The Kids Guide What They Want To Learn ft Julia, Nadine, Murielle

Today, I'm delighted to have not one, not two, but THREE amazing European guests in the studio for this week's episode. Julia Arens and Nadine Von Ahsen from Germany, and Murielle Misczak from Switzerland all with Kinderhaus Brooklyn joined us to discuss their unique perspectives on cults and children's education. It was a wonderfully enlightening experience to hear how their different upbringings shaped their views. Nadine shared her experience of how her name was popular in Germany during the 80s and 90s and that Germans don't typically have middle names. Julia clarified that she and the previous guest Zou Diallo were not actually married, whoops sorry Julia and Zou!
We had a great time bouncing from Switzerland to Germany to Troy Illinois and Brooklyn NY. It was heartwarming to hear these three women from different countries and backgrounds share their common interests in children's education and the methods used at Kinderhaus.
It would be so great to have them back for another episode to talk more about their individual approaches to nurturing children and their unique methods of education. And of course, we must take time to celebrate the victory of a German recognizing Mambo No 5 as their own!
For more on Kinderhaus Brooklyn http://kinderhausbrooklyn.com/
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Ep 145: Being An Editor Is Like Being A Mushroom ft Preet Pannu

We are delighted to welcome Preet Pannu to our list of special guests with ties to Punjabi! Born in Nairobi, Preet has a beautiful name and an amazing story of her origins in Kenya, including being part of an interfaith family.
   Preet is no stranger to the media world, having worked as a professional producer and editor for Documentary Films, Travel TV, and East African Radio. With TV credits on PBS, Travel Channel, and Discovery, Preet's career has taken her from the UK to the USA, and back to East Africa.
 Now, Preet has made her home in Brooklyn, NY. Preet has had an incredible journey! After being discovered as a radio presenter in Nairobi, Kenya, she moved to America but kept her African roots close. She regularly visits Kenya, organizing wildlife excursions and contributing to the non-profit Leo Local in Laikipia. Preet's adventurous spirit is evident; she's a wanna-be DJ, skydiver, scuba diver, and 4WD safari co-driver. 
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Ep 144: Can You See The True Color Of A Place During Winter ft Yuan Wang

On 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, how creativity can be embraced, and so much more.
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Ep 143: My Happy Place Is Asking People Questions ft Marcus Haynes

It's been an absolute pleasure to end the Black History Month episodes with Marcus Haynes, a distinguished guest whose journey began in Brooklyn before he was exposed to the rich and diverse cultures of Lusaka, Zambia, Kisumu, Kenya, and Johannesburg, South Africa. His parents are from the Caribbean, making his life story even more unique. 
What makes Marcus an even more exceptional person is that he had the incredible opportunity to meet Nelson Mandela as a teenager. How many of us can say the same thing? Although Marcus may not have fully appreciated the moment then, it is something he remembers vividly today. 
Today, Marcus is the President and Founder of RH1 Consulting LLC, a Human Resources consulting firm. Although he hadn't initially thought of entering the field, he was eventually encouraged to do so by his dad while in college studying biology to become a veterinarian. 
It's been a real treat to celebrate Marcus' amazing story with you all. I have to bring Marcus back to talk parenting, love, and more volleyball (yes, he was a professional volleyball player)!
Get in touch with Marcus at https://www.rh1consulting.com/
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Ep 142: When The Muse Is Speaking To You To Create ft Rodney Jehu-Appiah

I'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 to the country, and it was a truly special experience. Not only did they have lots of fun, but Rodney felt a newfound connection to his creative side that he had neglected for some time.
In this episode, Rodney shares his journey of embracing creativity and how he’s accepted that it’s his duty to share his art with the world. I hope you find Rodney's story inspiring and that it sparks your own creativity. to share your art with the world. to share your art with the world.
Follow Rodney on Instagram and Sound Cloud @Rodspeed.
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Time Spot:
Intro 0:00 - 03:19, Guest Intro 03:23 - 05:26, Back Home With the Kids 05:31- 06:08, Unlocked Personalities 06:26 - 07:16, My 9ja Trip 07:20 - 14:30, Wild Place 14:32 - 16:00, Year of The Return 16:04 - 17:47, A Good Amount of Time 18:00 - 19:29, What The Kids Picked Up 19:52 - 21:40, Amazing Things 23:54 - 28:25, Favorite Thing to Eat While in Ghana 28:35 - 30:49, Chicken 34:00 - 35:57, Creativity Unleashed 36:39 - 36:59, Drawing & Music Inspirations 37:15 - 39:58, AI Drawings 40:00 - 44:35, Wild Food 50:29, Music 50:49 - 57:13, Creativity 5 9:00 - 1:04.16, Looking Fod 1:09:05 - 1:11:39, TikTok 1:14:44 - 1:18:00, LinkedIn 1:18:01 - 1:18:40, Final Word 1:19:00 - 1:21:06, Support US 1:21:24 - 1:22:06

Ep 141: I Didn’t Work On Me & My Addiction ft Benyi Johnson

Many 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 know that sobriety is a journey that requires courage and support. So if you're looking to hear stories of redemption, please check out and support Benyi's work.
https://linktr.ee/stairwaytoredemption
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Time Stamp:
Intro 0:00 -02:00, Meet The Guest 02:15 - 04:51, Benjamin Instead of Benyi 05:24 - 06:38, Meaning of Name 06:40 - 15:52, Place of Birth 16:05 - 17:44, Childhood 17:48 - 20:00, Favorite Childhood Memory 20:25 - 22:03, Arrival in US 24:08 - 33:02, Coming Back to NY 34:40 - 37:39, Addiction Beginning 40:08 - 46:25, We Think We Are Invisible 47:00 - 1:05:25, 2nd Time in Rehab 1:05:30 - 1:08:16, Me 1:11:54 - 1:20:06, Cuisine 1:25:15 - 1:29:47, Music 1:31:02 - 1:35:39, Final Q + Plugin 1:36:16 - 1:40:49. Wrap up 1:40:49 - 1:42:26

Ep 140: Africa @ Qatar 2022 Embrace What You Have ft Benyi Johnson

The 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 via the melon app check it out https://melonapp.com?ref=whitelabelamerican 
 
Intro 0:00 -2:30, Benyi 2:40 - 4:33, Africa @ The Group Stage 5:00 - 12:54, Flops 13:25 - 26:37, Best African Player 26:54 - 35:13, How Many Moroccans 36:05 - 38:40, France 39:40 - 52:17, German Americans 52:25 - 56:25, Best XI 56:40 - 1:20:20, Uruguay & Luis Suarez 1:21:00 - 1:23:00, AFCON 1:24:30 - 1:29:33, Roundup 1:29:33 - 1:31:41
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Stairways to Redemption is available on all podcast platforms and Benyi shall be back on the podcast www.linktr.ee/stairwaytoredemption 
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Ep 139: 2022 Recap: Share Your Most Memorable Moments ft Corey Gumbs, Johnnie Ray Kornegay III, Mimi Jacks, & Sasha Marguerite

What 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 say.
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Corey Gumbs is the founder of The Black Podcasters Association: https://blackpodcastersassociation.com/share/ZfiwQEe4eHqbHb0A
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