White Label American

This was a long-overdue episode. This might be one of the deepest  It is often said that "heroes don't always wear capes," Uchechukwu Onwa is proof that we do not require a cape or uniform before stepping up and doing what is right. This man has been through a lot and I mean a lot, yet he continues to shine the light and fight for that which is right. Uche also provides help to Queer immigrants, h...

I did not endorse Danko the former governor of Nairobi in this episode. Shiro is a sister of this podcast and mine. A woman with an amazing story that takes off in Nakuru, and is a version of the American story that is without a doubt the main reason for why this podcast exists. I love this woman's dedication, energy, tenacity, and vibe. Please check out and support her podcast too. Shiro is also...

This episode is with a friend who is the host of a lovely podcast that's also on Immigration matters. Annick also blogs about food and natural hair amongst other talents that she has, her podcast is a must for anyone looking to migrate to Canada as her experience of working in the immigration system also provides extra info that one might normally have to pay to get. I have attached both links bel...

After our first #blindian couple on last week's episode. What better than having a second couple that's #blindian and our first couple from  Canada. Janice and Malik are filmmakers, students, content creators amongst many great talents that they bring to the table. They also share ties to Pakistan and Uganda along with being practitioners of different faiths. Janice and Malik are beautiful people...

Ruksana and Wayne Carroll are the first Blindian couple to bless this podcast with their awesomeness. I love the authenticity and energy that this couple brings with them. I became an admirer after seeing husband and wife on the #blindianproject (video available on Ruksana and Wayne's YouTube channel). I can't wait for when things calm down and the Carrolls show up for us to go eat Nigerian cuisin...

It's an honor to have a woman who I have known since my virgin days on the internet who has always been an inspiration along with an example for friendship, motherhood, boss levels, philanthropy, and all-around awesomeness as the guest for this episode. Sarah Haruna Moda is also from a part of Nigeria that even those born in Nigeria are not familiar with or easily mischaracterize due to seeds sown...

We are back from a short break. In honor of International Women's Day along with this being women's history month in the United States. I decided to give you a compilation of snippets from the most recent guests that were women. A special of snippets from episodes 48 - 65. I have been blessed to have many wonderful women from all works of life as guests and I hope that you go check out their episo...

To wrap up Black History Month, I am honored to be joined by a veteran of the US Navy.  we are honored to have Retired Personnel Specialist Chief Kennedy James sharing his story on this podcast. Every veteran was somebody before they put on the uniform, this is a dive into one of those stories. Kennedy also walks us through his childhood into the Navy shining the light on situations that most of u...

I am grateful to Mariano Charles for choosing to share his story on my podcast. This is a story that covers the circle of life, pain, loss, death, rebirth, love, fatherhood and so much more. I hope that everyone finds something useful in this story.   Support our work and help us grow on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/whitelabelamericanpod   Music by Infrared_Krypto Get our T-Shirts here https://...

We are in London, on some local speak with the fascinating Ameer Shamsu better known as BlackMan Da Traveler on YouTube. Ameer is a London man, whom the world called out to, and he answered.  Ameer breaks down how he broke out of the bubble, found his path, and followed his passion. Sharing his experiences from around the world. Be sure to check out his YouTube! Follow BlackMan Da Traveler on YouT...

To kick off Black history I have Desiree Peterkin Bell, who is an international bestselling author, brand strategist, strategic planner, and savvy public administrator with a vocation for mentoring minority students. Desiree is also the President and CEO of the public affairs firm DPBell & Associates. Desiree has worked for titans such as President Barack Obama, Mayor Bloomberg, Cory Booker (b...

Kevin Orozco is the founder of Soccer Therapy NYC, an organization working to normalize the conversation when it comes to mental health and illness treatment through soccer. Soccer Therapy NYC is focused on providing for those who can't afford access to treatment or therapy on their own through a combination of resources in conjunction with qualified therapists across NYC, Jersey City, and Los Ang...

 Nes Reign is the super talented creator and host of the Dope & Damaged Podcast, the first guest born in Morocco to appear on this podcast, and a woman of dopeness. Nes is a New Yorker in spirit (Brooklyn claims her) and she opens up the beautiful city of Tetaoun (forgive me for mixing it with Star Wars), dives into the past and how it affects the present along with finding satisfaction in the...

Talk about a wild week since our last episode? I decided to get one of the brothers that I had the honor of serving along with in the United States Navy for a different take on the immigrants' journey. Jeff Schoonmaker is a husband, dad, navy veteran, Ajax fan, and baseball man. Jeff's life is about the past, present, and future with a lot that the average American will never get to experience and...

Welcome to 2021 and we kick off with someone whom I have had my eyes on for some time only to discover that we share a lot in common. I and the extremely talented, Joshua Idehen both grew up in Benin City at the same time and even hung out at some spots without knowing each other in the 90s. It was such an honor to catch up and learn from someone whom I had been admiring for a while and shall cont...

This year I have been fortunate to have a few comedians amongst the guests on the podcast. It felt right to wrap up the year 2020 with not one but two of my favorite friends of the podcast in the studio (remotely) to take us through Congo, Belgium, France, Los Angeles, and more. Bileko Wissa and Julien Tshikuna are two brethren that I just love as they always make me laugh with their skits on IG a...

It was great to have Dr. Mensimah Shabazz as our guest. I was fortunate to read her autobiography Sankofa: Learning from Hindsight, before recording this episode. Dr. Shabazz is a transformational coach who guides women (and men) on empowerment and leadership. There's so much that I've learned from her journey, I highly recommend that everyone checks out Sankofa. Dr. Shabazz's book isn't just abou...

Nathalie is taking Black Girl Magic to a new level. Nathalie's impact on both the medical and media spaces has impacted lives across many countries, cities, and continents. She tells you that she is small in size, however, she is tall in strides. The energy that she brings to the table is so welcoming and when you hear her story you get to understand why, she is just a lovely soul who takes us thr...

I have been fortunate to come in contact with many good people, some I can call a friend. Mark Butler is one of such people. Mark is also from a family that has plenty of amazing stories when it comes to life, migration, and most important of all being an all-around good person. Mark is from one of those families that I would love to have featured together. You get to know why he is also a good sp...

Brian Parise is an award-winning writer, standup comedian, pasta lover, and super-duper uncle who is an absolute joy to chat with about his Italian heritage, getting into comedy, unraveling a dark moment from my past, and his new album 'Last Wishes.' Shout out to 3GO for giving me another fantastic guest.   Last Wishes is available everywhere, follow the link below and enjoy a fantastic comedy alb...

Now and then we come across people who just have that presence that makes you want to sit down and listen, you can feel the flow of realness that they represent. One of such people is today's guest, Deuce Griggs. One of my favorite personalities in Japan, Social Media & Tourism Guru Deuce Griggs. This man was the first Black person that I saw online talking about living in Japan, he opened my...

The studio gets an extra dose of energy whenever the first guest of White Label American is around. It's always great to have Brenda Sarai Zuniga blessing us with an honest conversation dealing with our mental state during this pandemic while also going back to our roots for some hilarious memories. Brenda also dives into her work as a mental health advocate, her brand new podcast, being a keynote...

This episode is dedicated to TK (Tasie Kalu) who was taken from his family on July 4th, 2014 along with every other victim of the Federal Special Anti Robbery Unit of Nigeria aka SARS. This episode is also dedicated to all our brethren risking their lives for the betterment of all as they challenge and speak truth against the system wherever they may be, we are all in a similar struggle whether in...

The conclusion to our conversation with the amazing Graciela. We navigate her transitioning from the Air Force, creative process, and family. I am now applying some of the gems that I got in this episode. The creativity from Graciela isn't limited to her businesses, she is about inspiring others. Graciela is about actionable inspiration, please feel free to connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram,...

Part 1 with a history maker in the Air Force, CEO, award-winning author, bilingual keynote speaker, publisher, wife, and mother amongst many titles. Creator of "Latinovating" which is amongst my most favorite words. Graciela Tiscareno-Sato is one of those people who makes the world a better place. In this episode and next week's, she dives into a journey that is another reminder of why representat...