Not Your Average Culture

Passion Over Popular Opinion In this episode, I chatted with Durell, aka DC is Chillin Oakland's very own DJ, event host, and entrepreneur. We talked about his upbringing in Oakland, breaking into the entertainment industry and personal branding. Tune in to hear his story and get tips on being a DJ, being present, and more! Stay Connected with DC is Chillin on IG here Catch DC on the 106.1 KMEL we...

Lesley Touche is the founder of Next Play. Events curated to help young professionals of color land their dream job within the tech industry.  In this week's episode I chatted with Lesley and discussed how left his corporate job at Linkedin as a recruiter to start his own company. Tune in to hear how to land your dream job in tech.  Stay Connected with Lesley and other organizations disc...

I'm excited for this milestone. This is my 10th podcast and I'm looking forward to season 3!

Liane Membis is the founder and editorial director of BAUCE Magazine . She originally created BAUCE as a platform for driven and ambitious women of color who desire to become high net-worth individuals. Liane Membis is also a full stack web developer and wordsmith that is based in New York City. In this weeks episode I chatted with Liane and discussed how she juggles personal and professional rela...

"If you build the table right we can all have a seat at the table." Genevieve Leighton-Armah is the Academy Coordinator at BayCat Academy. BAYCAT ACADEMY is an internationally-acclaimed school that provides free digital media education to underserved youth and young adults in San Francisco. In this weeks episode I chatted with Genevieve and discussed how BAYCAT and other programs provide support t...

In this weeks episode I chatted with Ro$$ Mac who is an Entrepreneur and Entertainer.  We discuss his various business ventures from the infamous Drill parties, Drink Haus Chicago, Up Next App, working on Wall Street to balancing life as an entertainer.  Tune in to learn how he juggles life as an entrepreneur and how he is revolutionizing what it means to be cool.  Ross is being int...

 Adanta Ahanonu is the Site Director for Year Up at Diablo Valley College. Year Up is a national nonprofit that empowers underserved young adults to go from minimum wage to meaningful careers in a single year with the help of a free intensive career readiness and higher education training program. Students spend six-months in a classroom setting learning professional and technical skills, followed...

Happy New Year! Here are 5 books I read that has helped me remain positive and motivated on my journey as a creative.  The Secret The Gifts of Imperfection The Alchemist Essentialism You Are A Badass Here is a treat for my listeners! I am big on getting my monies worth, so this year I have partnered with Rebag. Rebag is a place where you can resale your luxury handbags. Use my link   www...

In this episode Kyla shares multiple experiences about how she has managed to create her own success.  Kyla shares how she is able to pursue both of her passions of becoming a Pediatric Neuroscientist while also pursuing  her goal of being a professional dancer.  It is common that while in medical school people advocate that you focus solely on one thing while Kyla breaks that cultural norm by equ...

This weeks topic is Entrepreneurship. While most people start a business while pursuing a business degree after receiving a MBA Justin camper decided to do it while pursuing his passion to become a lawyer. Tune in to hear his journey as an entrepreneur while studying for the Bar exam. To get in touch with Justin follow him Facebook & IG: @jceeproductions Twitter: @jcp_events

Asking yourself is he the one?  Don’t know if you're in a toxic relationship or trying to escape one?  Author and transformational speaker Cierra Thurman shares her experience with a nationally televised breakup on the Steve Harvey Show, and traits to look for to determine if you are dating someone who is long term relationship material.   Steve Harvey Show Links: Cierra Speake...

Not Your Average Culture Lifestyle Topic: Making TheMost Out of Your Waiting Period Hi everyone! This week I decided to cover a topic called the waiting period. The waiting period is the time in between now and the next chapter of your life. It's the little bit of time that feels like forever from transitioning from high school to college, college to career, or maybe even from being in a relations...

The very first episode of Not Your Average Culture! The aim is to break down things we have normalized in the world and reintroduce the various cultures avenues that are accessible to us all. Especially in today’s society where everyone is becoming more consumed with what others are doing online opposed to taking progressive action towards their personal growth and development. I realize this podc...