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EP 120 : The Idea Of Making Films Started Early For Me ft Rahman Oladigbolu

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 now an award-winning director, whose next movie is The Private Experience, an adaptation of Ms. Chimmanda Adichie.   Fun fact: this is the second guest with whom I was in the same city during my younger days. It wasn't planned, just found out while recording. As they say, it's a small world!
Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 - 3:25, Recommendations 3:30 - 4:30, Intro 4:35 - 5:20, Name Meaning 6:37 - 8:36, Arabic / Islamic + Yoruba 10:40 - 12:00, School Experience 12:12 - 17:15, Favorite Childhood Memory 17:54 - 23:27, Ibadan 23:54 - 31:05, Living with Sickle Cell in Ibadan 31:54 - 50:02, We Are A Part 51:21 - 52:30, KLM 54:24 - 55:51, Arrival 56:06 - 57:15, 1st Boston Surprise 57:48 -1:00:56, Film 1:02:22 - 1:12:20, Music for Films 1:14:50 - 1:17:57, Cuisine 1:18:20 - 1:21:43, Final Q 1:22:00 - 1:24:06, Plugins 1:24:28 - 1:25:54, Outro 1:27:44
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Music by Infrared_Krypto
 

EP 119: You Can Use Critical Methods To Design Technology Better ft Ashwin Goutham Gopir

Before 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 - 14:51, Place Of Birth 15:01 - 23:54 Favorite Childhood Memory 24:00 - 30:10 Different Religions/ Not Believing in God 30:20 - 32:27 Cricket & Sports 32:40 - 35:29 Entrepreneurship 37:17 - 46:44, Why Brooklyn 47:06 - 48:22, Flight to US 48:47 - 51:30, NYC Moment 52:09 - 55:18, College Experience 55:28 - 58:13, The Educator 59:00 - 1:01:07, Potential Critics 1:01:40 - 1:02:54, Love Story 1:03:05 - 1:10:44, Food ❤️ 1:11:33 - 1:13:18, Music 1:14:23 - 1:18:18, Final Q 1:18:33 - 1:21:02, Plugins 1:21:33 -1:25:14 
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Music: Infrared_Krypto
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Ep 118 : Women’s History Month 2022

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 get the full talk from each episode. Please share with your friends.
 
 
Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 - 1:32, Sarah Haruna Moda Ep 70 1:45 - 3:58, Ruksanna Carroll Ep 71 4:17 - 6:55, Josephine Karianjahi Ep 76 7:25 - 12:23, Tawanda Asamaowei Ep 77 12:54 - 15:10, Laudelina Martinez Ep 84 15:38 - 19:36, Marie Valerie Placide  Ep 86 20:05 - 22:44, Amaka Abara & Jennifer-Anne Stodel Ep 87 23:21 - 25:44, Busingye Matsiko-Andan aka Busie Ep 91 26:13 -27:50, Moji-Solar Wilson Ep 93 28:36 - 30:55, Fayida Jailler Ep 99 31:18 - 32:56, Safi Lynch Wilson Ep 98 33:35 - 37:00, Ms.Preseeta Ep 101 37:24 - 39:14, Ep 103 Amanda and Rumbi 39:37 - 41:30, Last word : 42:32 - 44:02. That's a Wrap 44:20 - 47:02
 
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Music by Infrared_Krypto

EP 117: Diversity In Brooklyn Makes Me Feel At Home ft Verena Thoene

As we continue to honor and celebrate women throughout this month of March. I decided to revisit one of the most popular episodes featuring my partner in crime and romance; Verena Thoene. Verena and I also have a daughter together whom you may hear once or twice during this recording. Verena is an HR Executive whose story began in Muenster Germany. I hope that you will enjoy this episode.
Intro 0:00 - 5:09, Place of Birth & Childhood 6:14 - 7:48, Northerners vs Southerners 8:03 - 9:30, Favorite Childhood Memory 9:39 - 10:47, Water 11:01 - 13:35, Police Officer Daughter 15:54 - 20:00, Allowed to be You 21:26 - 23:58, Parents Trust 29:16 - 30:58, Youth Expectations 32:55 - 34:31, 1st Trip to USA 35:15 - 38:55, West Virginians 39:54 - 47:25, Why NY 48:37 - 50:59, NYC Culture Shock 51:14 - 57:04, 1st Time in Ger 59:23 - 1:01:54, Dating a Nigerian born individual 1:03:58 - 1:08:45, Dating Someone from Nigeria 1:09:31 - 1:11:23 Food 1:11:54 - 1:13:58, West Coast or NYC 1:14:17 - 1:16:36, HR Career 1:17:58 - 1:21:49, Language Is A Skill 1:21:54 - 1:22:55, Motherhood 1:23:27 - 1:26:26, Music 1:27:26 - 1:29:20, Final Q 1:30:40 - 1:32:17 Plugins 1:32:17 - 1:33:10
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EP 116: NY Is Like My Hometown But Cranked 10x ft Isra Elsalihie

In honor of Women's History Month, I decided to bring back one of my favorites recorded just before the pandemic became global. This episode originally aired in January 2020. I learned so much from this amazing actor and fabulous human being called Isra, I hope to have her back on the pod soon. Isra opened my eyes to segregation, and education in Sweden, barriers to foreign-born actors, and IKEA. This is a woman that I'm always rooting for, follow her and support her work. For more on Isra along with where to find her on the socials www.IsraElsalihie.com
Intro 0-10:06, Gothenburg / Immigrants /Segregation 11:34 - 16:31, Sweden 19:34 - 20:56, Segregation 21:30 - 21:54, School 22:59 - 24:56, Options / Survival  25:21 - 27:54, Student Loans 28:04 -28:38, England 28:50 - 31:54, Culture Shocks 32:27 - 37:21, NYC Love 38:43 - 40:19, Food 40:51 - 46:34, Music 46:53 - 53:47, First Acting Job 53:50 - 54:55, Biggest Barrier 55:48 - 1:00:22, Nudity & Intimacy 1:04:05 - 1:06:47, NO 1:09:30 - 1:10:29, Vintage Clothing 1:10:55 - 1:11:54, Rehearsal Break 1:12:39 - 1:13:40, Characters 1:13:50 - 1:14:54, Biggest Supporters 1:15:23 - 1:18:39, Who Would Play Isra 1:19:50 - 1:21:21, Looks Up To 1:22:44 - 1:24:35, Streaming Services 1:24:40 - 1:26:15, IKEA Q 1:26:27 - 1:29:34, Final Q 1:29:58 - 1:30:35 Plugins 1:32:00 - 1:36:12
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Music by Infrared Krypto
 
 
 
 
 

Ep 115: Write down the Questions that You Have For Yourself ft Brenda Chuinkam

Happy International Women's Day! Had to go up north to our next-door neighbors for today's illustrious guest; a true royalty, the Ankara queen Brenda Chuinkam. Come meet the Afroprenuer, Libreville born, Yaounde & NY raised, Canada living Ankara Queen. Brenda is full of life and I'm honored that she chose to share some of that here. Follow Brenda on all social media platforms @theankaraqueen or www.theankaraqueen.com (she also has her book available too.
Time Stamps -  Recommendation 0:00 - 2:14, Intro 2:20 - 6:20, Meaning of Names 7:51 -12:14, Childhood & Place of Birth 13:00 - 13:20, Roosevelt Island 15:31 - 17:00, Yaounde & Bamenda 17:21 - 20:16, Favorite Childhood Memory 20:21 - 22:13, Airline 32:52 - 34:05, Canadian Boarding School 34:17 - 36:39, Canadian Culture 37:32 - 41:42, Creativity Path 42:10 - 47:51, Blogging 57:16 - 58:30, Vacay 58:40 - 1:02:57, Disappointing Destination 1:03:53 - 1:05:32, Green Sofa 1:06:16 - 1:07:12, Giving Back  1:09:10 - 1:10:27, Music 1:11:55 - 1:14:37, Cuisine 1:15:41 - 1:19:35, Final Q 1:19:51 - 1:21:27
 
Music by Infrared Krypto 
 
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Ep 114: My Name Has Served Me Well ft Michelle Ngome

As 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 Wealth 1:19:42 - 1:29:46, Final Q 1:30:33 - 1:31:20, Plugins 1:31:25 - 1:31:47 
 
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EP 113: I Want To Bridge The Gap With The Diaspora ft Corey Gumbs

We wrap up Black History Month with the founder of the Black Podcasters Association Corey Gumbs. Corey walks us through amazing family history, high school, and so much more leading to the birth of The Black Podcasters Association. 
 
Intro - 4:00 History of Names 4:05 - 7:51 More Names 10:00 - 15:18 Jamaica Queens 15:34 - 21:10 Favorite childhood memory 21:15 - 27:33 80s Movies & Music Videos 27:39 - 37:28 Highschool 40:41 - 52:38 Children 1:01:00 - 1:06:58 Podcasting Origins / Black Podcasters Association 1:08:00 - 1:24.56  Podcasting 1:25:10 - 1:30:59 Queens Food 1:31:21 - 1:32:56 Music 1:34:20 - 1:37:09 Rap Name 1:36:29 - 1:38:15 Final Q 1:38.29 - 1:40:53 Plugins 1:42:14 - 1:43:00
 
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EP 112: It’s Impossible To Talk About American History Without Black History ft Shawn Connors

Shawn 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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EP 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.
The #C4Challenge is going on all month and I'm taking part in it, check out my episodes here www.c4challenge.com
  
Happy Black History Month feel free to support by visiting the merch store here www.whitelabelamerican.com invite your friends and spread the gospel if you haven't done so (if you have, do it again and again).
 
Music by Infrared_ Krypto
 
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