The Creative Hustle Pod Show

On Thanksgiving + Resetting Energy & The Seattle Afrobeat Scene .

'Being mixed-race has enabled me to find so many other people in the same position as me and share the same struggles as other mixed-race people. Being mixed-race has affected how I blend into society. When I am with Congolese people, I try my hardest to relate more to Congolese people, but when I am around the Angolan side of my family, I try hard to blend in with them.'' Nidia Ntita   Nidia  Nti...

Many countries in Africa have poor reputations when it comes to LGBT rights. The  Commissioner / council man Andrew Ikechukwu Ashiofu breaks down  this uniformly gloomy view  and also highlights the ways in which sexual and gender minorities are marginalised by , Immigration , Washington African Community , religious and traditional leaders .  Of the 69 countries that criminalize same-sex relation...

Kingsley Kofi Tay (born 14th April 1989 ), known professionally GRAMMY Award Winning Producer / Engineer / Scoring Mixer Brainy Beatz , is a Ghanaian  record producer and  songwriter.[3] He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Ghanaian and American Producers and has also worked with SAMINI ,JUPITAR, Sarkordie, POPCAAN ,DAVIDO, BUSY SIGNAL  ,SHATTA WALE , STONEBWOY ,TIWA SAVAGE ,PHYNO and many more...

Our job is to use our voice to serve other people.” - @moneyeducator .   It was energizing and inspiring to revisit my recent conversation with the Executive Director for @wscacl  in which she shares advice on the #immigrantrelieffund , the value in taking risks & much more.  For more information 👉🏽 https://wscacl.org/washington-covid-19-immigrant-relief-fund-2/ https://youtu.be/qPrU21OVask #imm...

U.S. has world’s highest rate of children living in single-parent households . Single immigrant parents are in dire need of assistance but wary of government aid . Our guest today is Awa Drammeh , the President of the Northwest Gambian Organization in Seattle . -#labeauteafricaine #gambia #niger #gambian #bamako

Wezi Longwe Vice President of Malawi Seattle Association. Her organization  focuses  on issues  fundamental to economic mobility of the Malawian community in King County  and works toward a more equitable region.   OLYMPIA, Washington — The Department of Social and Health Services is pleased to announce the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is open for new applications as of Monday, Sept....

Traveling Nurse Sibongile Chadyiwa on Zimbabwean Culture, WCACL Community & Immigrant Relief Fund .    OLYMPIA, Washington — The Department of Social and Health Services is pleased to announce the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is open for new applications as of Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.  The fund provides at least $1,000 in cash assistance for immigrants living in Washington state.   For...

There’s no feeling like getting older and embracing the parts of yourself you were shamed into hiding. Embrace the joy of being your passionate, nerdy, splendidly strange self. This segment was sponsored by The Kicheko Project.   https://theafricanexcellist.wordpress...  ► Please subscribe::  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClFLZhmgPjqesG3938v6kpA  ► Please donate via  PayPal:  http://paypal.me/G...

No matter how crazy the idea might sound, believe it will be possible, put some prayer behind it and it shall be . Adam Dibba  founder/community director of outreach Africans on the Eastside  For more information 👉🏽 https://wscacl.org/washington-covid-19-immigrant-relief-fund-2/

Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund launches new application period Sept. 19-Nov. 14, 2022 Olympia, Washington — The Department of Social and Health Services is pleased to announce the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is open for new applications as of Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The fund provides at least $1,000 in cash assistance for immigrants living in Washington state. Apostle Ben...

I had the pleasure to interview ,  Lerato Mphahlele who goes by Lerato Music - a multiple award winning radio producer, Singer and songwriter from South Africa. Having worked for the number 1 Advertising agency in Africa and the Middle East for six years heading up Radio production, she made the decision to leave her thriving career to pursue her passion and calling in music.  Lerato explains the...

This Summer we’re taking it to #Seattle 🤩🎢🏖 with Soccer Tournaments, multiple concerts and of Course your weekly News Commentary. The Republic of Congo, or Congo-Brazzaville, experienced much of its past under Belgium colonial rule but finally gained independence on 15 August 1960. Today, Congolese Independence Day is a day for a joyous celebration of pride and resilience. Tune into the Seattles...

Naomi Wamboe is a Kenyan-American Afro-pop singer, TV presenter, and One Vibe Africa ambassador. Please Scope out The African Excellist new episode is live NOW🎙🔥🎙🔥  Interview Pt 2 .    The music industry is nowhere near reaching gender parity. Women are still missing in the music industry, especially behind the scenes. Industry solutions must do more than offer lip service to crea...

Today on the show , we had Ms. Naomi Wamboe stop by and speak to us about embracing her star  power, sophomore season, vulnerability, new music and more. Check out Afropop Singer songwriter Naomi Wamboe Interview video! She’s the first African  with King Kanja to ever perform on @BET 106 n Park . This segment was sponsored by The Kicheko Project. 

When I asked a few of our favorite listeners to tell me about their most memorable (in a good way) dates, they pretty much described a chick flick come to life. Prepare to be swept off your feet and inspired to never go on a blind date again! The annual Northwest Folklife Festival is a community-powered celebration of the arts, culture, and heritage that make up the brilliant cultural tapestry of...

Sex is an integral part of the human experience. And for far too long, the topic has been clouded in stigma, shame, and judgment. Sex negativity is taught in abstinence- and fear-based school sex education programs. It’s preached by religious leaders and instilled by many parents. It’s in the shows and movies we watch and policies our governments pass. And it’s harmful at every level. TAEP aims to...

Yooooo  my people check this out ! At the 2022 Grammys, Black Coffee won his first-ever Grammy award, earned in the best dance/electronic album category, with his 2021 LP, Subconsciously. The win marks the first time a South African producer, the artist born Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo,  has won or been nominated in this category. In his words , “I want to thank God for the gift of music and bei...

We live in a world where everyone is offended by something. It could be the color of a person’s hair, the way they hold a spoon, the tone of their voice, or it could also be because of something they saw on social media — everyone has something they’re sensitive about, and when they come across it, they get upset. You know the story, you make an innocent comment about something you have noticed or...

Extramarital sex and having multiple sexual partners are risk factors for sexually transmitted infections like HIV/AIDS. Therefore, infidelity has become an affair within the Bipoc community, which begs the question, ‘Can you have a great, long-lasting sex life with the same partner? BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color ‘ In this podcast, I will discuss how to achieve wonderful...

‘Money can do so much, but actually it’s about trust and connection and relationships between people.’Stigmata Tenga In recent years, Africa has had to deal with the effects of the pandemic, growing inequality, and the threat of climate change. In addition, individual African countries have faced their own challenges. How has African philanthropy coped with these problems and what shape should it...

On today’s s topic, we debrief our fans about the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident at the Oscars .  To recap: whereas presenting the Best Documentary Feature award, comic Chris Rock made a joke about Smith’s spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith, being bald, making a reference to the 1997 Demi Moore movie G.I. Jane. (Pinkett Smith has been open about her struggles with alopecia, a situation that causes sud...

When it comes to divorce and child custody cases, husbands and dads face unique challenges. The preconception that children should always remain with the mother after the divorce is changing. If you want custody of your children, it takes time, energy, and effort. There’s a great deal of work involved. You have to draft and file legal documents, support your claims, and present your case.  I under...

International Women’s Day – celebrated annually on March 8 – is a day that commemorates the social, political and economic achievements of women. Women in different parts of the world use this day to come together to celebrate one another and rally for equal treatment and representation.   The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.” ...

You want trust, get results.   You want results, get self-discipline.   You want self-discipline, respect yourself. Happy new Month Excellists ! Last weekend was a vybe. The groove was served. S /o to the @peopledailyke and particularly to @adallaallan 📰 for the  full page newspaper feature . Many Africans who were studying in Ukraine are being blocked from leaving to safety by Ukrainian authorit...