Culture Encounters’ Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Wow!!  The Culture Encounters Podcast is very proud to bring you it's 100th Episode! it's an honor to be able to say that and 100 episodes doesn't happen without your support thank you so much for listening and sharing over the last 100 episodes!! We look forward to 100 more!  This week, we Join our Founder Amma Gatty as she honors her mother, Hon. Dr. Bernice Adiku...

Send us Fan Mail link to interview: listen to this after Intro: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1399129/episodes/19265179 Welcome to a special episode of The Culture Encounters podcast!! Here we do something a little different:  the interview  featuring our own Founder Amma Gatty with "Diversity Conversations" podcast! "In this episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Le...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a very special episode of The Culture Encounters Podcast! This week we sit down with Kimberly Haley- Coleman, the executive director of the nonprofit organization Globe Aware! Here we learn about her story, as well as the initiatives of the organization intending to do it's part to bring people together and shine a light on various people and cultures across the g...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a very special episode of The Culture Encounters Podcast! This week we sit down with Kimberly Haley- Coleman, the executive director of the nonprofit organization Globe Aware! Here we learn about her story, as well as the initiatives of the organization intending to do it's part to bring people together and shine a light on various people and cultures across the g...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Culture Encounters Podcast!!! This week, we bring you part two of our conversation with Shaka Mitchell, the founder of the Come Together Music Project. Shaka has worked for years in music advocacy and has even given Ted talks on the subject. Here we discuss how music can bring people of all walks of life together!! Website:  Culture Encounters. Org

Send us Fan Mail Happy new year and welcome back to the Culture Encounters Podcast!!! This week, we bring you part one of our conversation with Shaka Mitchell, the founder of the Come Together Music Project. Shaka has worked for years in music advocacy and has even given Ted talks on the subject. Here we discuss how music can bring people of all walks of life together!! Website:  Culture Encounter...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for part two of a two part special with filmmaker Jon Hill. In part one, we discuss his influences, life journey, and being an Asian American in the entertainment industry. Part two will be an in depth analysis of his award winning film: "Above the Clouds" Disclaimer: this episode deals with subjects such as trauma, death, loss, and grief. Link to film: https://w...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for part one of a two part special with filmmaker Jon Hill. In part one, we discuss his influences, life journey, and being an Asian American in the entertainment industry. Part two will be an in depth analysis of his award winning film: "Above the Clouds" Disclaimer: this episode deals with subjects such as trauma, death, loss, and grief. Link to film: https://w...

Send us Fan Mail Join me and my guest Gil Gillenwater as we discuss his life experiences and the inherent value that comes from service to humanity that inspire his organization: The Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation and his book: " Hope on the Border". Part Two of Two Content Warning: this episode discusses both drugs and depicts images of death that could be upsetting for some listene...

Send us Fan Mail Join me and my guest Gil Gillenwater as we discuss his life experiences and the inherent value that comes from service to humanity that inspire his organization: The Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation and his book: " Hope on the Border". Part one of Two Our website: Cultureencounters.org More information about the book and organization: https://ranchofeliz.com/hope-on-th...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an honest, emotionally charged episode of the culture encounters podcast, where we sit down with author, advocate, and educator Syeda Shah. Syeda shares her journey from Pakistan to the United States  in the wake of 9/11 and how she found her place through her entrepreneurial spirit as she broke barrier, started her own business, and lived her dream! Part two of two. W...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an honest, emotionally charged episode of the culture encounters podcast, where we sit down with author, advocate, and educator Syeda Shah. Syeda shares her journey from Pakistan to the United States  in the wake of 9/11 and how she found her place through her entrepreneurial spirit as she broke barrier, started her own business, and lived her dream! Part one of two. W...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for part two of our enriching, courageous, and extremely important conversation with Culture Encounters Board Vice President and immigration Attorney: Jennifer Quezada. She shares her story along with the realities of navigating Immigration law in 2025. Part two of two. Website: https://www.cultureencounters.org/our-board/

Send us Fan Mail Join us for part one of our enriching, courageous, and extremely important conversation with Culture Encounters Board Vice President and immigration Attorney: Jennifer Quezada. She shares her story along with the realities of navigating Immigration law in 2025. Part one of two. Website: https://www.cultureencounters.org/our-board/

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we sit down with Jessie Dzura as she discusses the life and legacy of her mother, Darcy Oman. Darcy was a pioneer in the nonprofit world of Richmond, Virginia. Hear how she opened doors for many and has had a lasting impact in her community.  Website: https://www.cultureencounters.org/

Send us Fan Mail This week, We sit down with Aseye Gatty for an insightful conversation about the duality that comes from being a product of multiple cultures, as well as her appreciation for her Ghanian heritage and the experiences that shape her and her cultural identity. Part Two of Two.  Website: Culture Encounters – Experiences That Connect

Send us Fan Mail This week, We sit down with Aseye Gatty for an insightful conversation about the duality that comes from being a product of multiple cultures, as well as her appreciation for her Ghanian heritage and the experiences that shape her and her cultural identity. Part One of Two.  Website:  Culture Encounters – Experiences That Connect

Send us Fan Mail Today, we sit down with the executive director of Diversity Richmond: the Rev. Dr. Lacette Cross. We discuss the history of Pride Month, Pride in Richmond, Virginia, and Pride across the world.  conceptual ideas of those who may experience what we call cultural intersections. It is a powerful, honest conversation about how cultural curiosity, can lead to kindness and empathy for a...

Send us Fan Mail Join Chad and special guest Liz Chassey as they dissect the film 2023 hit Barbie from multiple perspectives, such as film and gender studies as they look at analyze how the filmmaking and storytelling devices come together to both make fun or and commentate on consumerism and being a woman in the patriarchal society ever-present in western culture. Part three of three.  Website: C...

Send us Fan Mail Join Chad and special guest Liz Chassey as they dissect the film 2023 hit Barbie from multiple perspectives, such as film and gender studies as they look at analyze how the filmmaking and storytelling devices come together to both make fun or and commentate on consumerism and being a woman in the patriarchal society ever-present in western culture. Part two of three.  Website: Cul...

Send us Fan Mail Join Chad and special guest Liz Chassey as they dissect the film 2023 hit Barbie from multiple perspectives, such as film and gender studies as they look at analyze how the filmmaking and storytelling devices come together to both make fun or and commentate on consumerism and being a woman in the patriarchal society ever-present in western culture. Part one of three.  Website: Cul...

Send us Fan Mail Join me and my guest Eric Mitchell-Hattorff as we discuss the profound impact Japanese Anime had on us both and American culture as a whole in part two of this riveting two-part discussion on all things Anime! Website: Podcast – Culture Encounters

Send us Fan Mail Join me and my guest Eric Mitchell-Hattorff as we discuss the profound impact Japanese Anime had on us both and American culture as a whole in part one of this riveting two-part discussion on all things Anime! Website: Podcast – Culture Encounters

Send us Fan Mail Join Us today for the return on our "Road trip" series. This time, join my friend Julia Springer as we discuss all things Toronto, Canada!  Website:  Culture Encounters – Experiences That Connect  

Send us Fan Mail Today, We bring you something different and special! We have audio from our own Founder Amma Gatty's interview on "Bridging Cultural Divides on Inspiring Nations with Sonja Keeve" Website:  Culture Encounters – Experiences That Connect