Culture Class Podcast

DawnSherine was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder after a suicide attempt 17 years ago. She talks about how to manage your mental health living with similar disorders.

Sudanese American Hana Baba is a journalist who talks about the importance of controlling the narrative. She hosts The Stoop on Radiotopia and has her own show Crosscurrent on KALW 91.7fm San Francisco. Hana uses per 'radio powers' to paint the African story with a better brush. Her work has won awards by the San Francisco Press Club , the Society of Professional Journalists Northern California, t...

Erica runs the UK based Crypto Curry Club. She also lectures on Crypto @ Warwick Business School and has spent years researching Crypto's biggest scams. On this episode, Erica speaks about the darkest elements of crypto; the scams, multi-billion dollar Ponzi schemes, hacks and mysteries. Check out Erica's book: Crypto Wars- Faked Deaths, Missing Billions and Industry Disruption

Originally published in March 2020, Senaeit explains the significance of Boon (coffee), Werki (jewelry), Zuria (dresses) Henna (tattoos) and Tigrinya(language) in Eritrean culture.

First published June 19, 2019(Episode 027)

Emily was born and raised in the Amish culture and hated it. She talks about early struggles with the religion, leaving and eventually teaching others to take control of their life and step into their own power.

Originally published October 27, 2019.

Errol grew up in Jamaica but now lives on Denver, Colorado. He created the board game called Popongo.

Originally published January 2020, we revisit this amazing episode with Paul Duane. Paul is a photographer and Comedian who enjoys the simple pleasures in life. You know, like riding his bike, taking amazing photos and sporting his heels and nylons around Salt Lake City. Paul's website: soulanarchist.com/

Sarah is a medium, psychic, telepath and channel who helps people connect with their spiritual path. www.sarahjstrong.com

Jeanne helps people attract and create their ideal relationship--or a soul mate in alignment with their values and life purpose. Using law of attraction, she guides clients on overcoming self-limiting beliefs, clarify their vision and inspire them to action and love

Originally published May 10, 2020. Nosa speaks with retired Nigerian Artiste and early Afrobeats originator Eldee The Don. Eldee talks about growing up in Kaduna, having a near death experience during a religious conflict, his relationship with his Father, founding a fraternity in the University of Lagos, meeting his wife and what happened with Trybesmen 2.0

Born in l953 in Richmond, Virginia, and grew up in Kent, Ohio, Dr Yoho was an Eagle Scout and a Judo wrestler. He spent four years at Oberlin College and went to Small College National Championships in Varsity Wrestling his senior year. He was then accepted at one of the finest medical schools in the United States, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Spending more than three decade...

Rewind episode with Assetou Xango. Originally published November 10, 2019 (Ep 047). Website: assetouxango.com

Software Engineer, Beauty Queen, YouTuber, Superwoman. IG: @Senegoddess

Barbara Brooks (55) and Guadalupe Hirt (48) founded Second Act Women; a biz+life membership club and sisterhood of "middlescent" women reimagining their lives even when corporate, society, and others say they're over.

Happy New Year Classmates. To usher in the new year, Tongwa talks to Blandine; an actress and writer. They reflect on 2021 and its lessons. Blandine also shared her thoughts on the importance of goals and paying attention to magic moments as we strive for what we desire in 2022.

Talek is Travel Enthusiast who's been to over 110 countries. Being born to Cuban Immigrants in New York, she speaks Spanish, Italian, Portuguese & French and credits her love for travel to her Mother who owned a travel agency growing up. Check out her website: travelswithtalek.com

Dreezy Clause does not live in the North Pole but given how cold Chicago is, its close enough. He provides an opportunity to those that are looking for a Black Santa image for their holiday festivities and was the city's first Black Santa to lead the 108th annual Chicago Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Millennium Park. Website: https://www.dreezyclaus.com/

Join us as we explore the controversial world of Sperm donation; narrated through the eyes of Adam Hooper- a self proclaimed sperm activist from Australia.

Kolade Adekoya a.k.a Bvnk (pronounced Bank) is a Nigerian musician turned tech entrepreneur. He talks about being a saxophonist at age six, business lessons learnt from his Parents, his love for the arts and founding a tech company.

After 3years and 150episodes, Nosa will be taking a break from the pod to focus on other ventures. Day one co-host Tongwa will be guest hosting episodes in his absence. Nosa still remains a part of the show as Executive Producer. Podcast theme and episode schedule remains the same.

Nosa talks to Officer Wicks of the Aurora Police Dept.

Tongwa, our original co-host is Back !!! (at least briefly) Support, Advertise or Discover more here: linktr.ee/cultureclasspodcast

Messages from former guests, listeners and friends of the podcast celebrating our 150th episode.