Culture Class Podcast

Rodney Gainous Jr is an African-American technology entrepreneur, engineer, and author who made over $200,000 from his early coding project in high school. In 2016, Rodney sold everything and moved to Silicon Valley to pursue his career as a Software Engineer. Raised to believe that anything is possible, “I can’t” has never been a part of his vocabulary. He talks to Culture Class about his journey...

Nine has been a burner for almost a decade. He shares his experience going to the annual Nevada festival focused on community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. More info on https://burningman.org/

Nine is a performance anxiety coach, mental health advocate and a practical spirituality teacher. We talk trauma and therapy in this episode about mental health.

Juvelly is an artiste from Congo Brazzaville.

Anavee speaks on her Mexican American culture, experience growing up in shelters, why she got into music and how she plans on performing at Coachella someday.

Grace talks about her conservative Irish heritage, why she moved and the struggles of being polyamorous.

James is a pickpocket entertainment Magician from Canada. Does he use his magic skills for nefarious or illegal stuff? Is there a difference between magic and voodoo? Find out in this episode.

Consciousness? Applied Spirituality? Third Eye? Parallel Universe? Systemic Racism? Monopoly? New Internet? Interconnectivity? Human Operating Systems? Internetworking? We'll allow you guys make up your minds about this interview. Enjoy.

Brenda was born in Gabon but grew up in the US and Cameroon before moving to Canada later in life. She talks about the culture shock she experienced after moving to Cameroon at 8, how she started her Ankara inspired fashion line and why she wrote her first book. Brenda's website: https://melapteh.com/

iAsia grew up in Queens, NY and talks about surviving the concrete jungle, joining the military, seeing the world, the importance of therapy and working in the tech industry. Her new podcast 'The Butterly Revolution' launches March 10th, 2021 everywhere.

This moving story is about a Kenyan Woman Mercy Atis who struggled growing up in Kenya, moved to America and eventually was deported back to Kenya. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvd919a1ibeG5cp5QtwXOw)

Arlan Hamilton built a venture capital fund from the ground up, while homeless. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund that is dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT. Arlan's website: https://www.itsaboutdamntime.com

People of Culture is about rewriting the African narrative through fashion, style, music, and art. We seek to project a positive image of Africa and reshape the attitude and bias of how Africa is portrayed by the western world. We do this by providing a platform for gifted young black artistes, while also showcasing the best of African music, food, dance, knowledge, and culture. Join us for our vi...

People of Culture is about rewriting the African narrative through fashion, style, music, and art. We seek to project a positive image of Africa and reshape the attitude and bias of how Africa is portrayed by the western world. We do this by providing a platform for gifted young black artistes, while also showcasing the best of African music, food, dance, knowledge, and culture. Join us for our vi...

Chukky is the founder and editor of Trad Magazine. He talks about his Igbo ancestry and why pan-Africanism is important. Find out more on https://tradmag.ca/

Dr Diana Onco-ingyadet traces her ancestry to Navajo/ Diné nation (Reed People Clan) as well as Kiowa and Comanche on her Father's side. She grew up attending a tribal high-school in Oklahoma and talks to Culture Class about her experiences growing up. She also dispels some general misconceptions surrounding Native Americans. Diana is currently an Assistant Director at the Native American Cultural...

Annelise grew up a ballet dancer and ended up touring Europe before securing a residency in Las Vegas. She talks about experiencing different cultures through the world of dance.

Jasmin is an Australian model with German & Persian heritage. She talks growing up in Sydney+Canberra, domestic violence, getting into modelling and appearing on the cover of Playboy Magazine. Jasmin's reality show: https://www.dailymotion.com/JasminShojaiTv

The Bemba language (aka ChiBemba) is a Bantu language spoken primarily in north-eastern Zambia. Mapalo, who was born in Lusaka looks forward to going back to Zambia after 13 years and brushes up on her Bemba.

Nosa breaks down plans for 2021. Thanks to all our listeners.

Matous has Slovakian and Polish heritage. He talks about how growing up in New Mexico was a far cry from Europe.

Karima grew up shy and sheltered in South Dakota and talks about her love for music

At 9 years old, Ahmed had to flee his village in Afghanistan. He lived undocumented in an orphanage in Malaysia for several years before emigrating to the US. He talks about his struggles and what he remembers about his home; Ghazni.

Mohamed is from Sudan but spent 9 years in a Kenyan Refugee Camp. He talks about what it was like and how he's trying to start a new life in the US. Support the Podcast: PayPal: paypal.me/supportcultureclass Amazon Wishlist: amzn.to/3cmdUFW

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