White Label American

We are back for a new season, what better way to kick it off and launch our 50th episode than to have the Mrs in the studio. In fact, two of my favorite people in the world were in the studio for this episode and it's a moment that I shall always cherish. Verena Thoene is a super-duper HR executive born in Muenster Germany, long before we would come into each other's lives, a lot went down that sh...

Bahrain was a huge changing point in my life and introduced me to many wonderful people from all over the world. Serwin Koller Rampersad was one of such people. Serwin and I met during the Euro 2012 as rivals of opposing teams, after all our thrash talk a great friendship was born. Serwin's story begins before he was born with his parents also from diverse backgrounds and breaks away from norms to...

What a pleasure it was to sit down with Andres and Gali for this episode finally. I was jumping between the Middle East and South America then Chicago into NY with a magnificent tour of South America in between. These are the kind of people who make you wish that you were bold at various moments in life. They are just breathtaking and lovely for their take on life. Enjoy learning about cultures, f...

I am so excited to have one of my favorite YouTubers as the guest of episode 47. Kris from Soldier of Life is an Army Veteran, Blogger, Fitness Enthusiast, Videographer, World Traveler, and Self Development Junkie who is always evolving as a content creator. Soldier of Life is an excellent channel for anyone considering migrating to Germany or just vacationing over there. Kris also has videos abou...

From the moment I got introduced to Kathrin, I knew that she was someone that I wanted to have on the podcast. Pandemic happened, and there was a delay. Delayed but not denied an opportunity to hear from a trained lawyer, photographer agent, diplomat, wife, mother, community starter, and founder of the first German in Brooklyn plus Manhattan.  A story that kicks off in Munich, making its way to NY...

Oyinkro Kagbala is an exciting man whose story took off in Winnipeg Canada, aka Winterpeg, followed by St. Vincent and the Grenadines (yes, I did look that up and Vincentian Creole also is spoken in the country), before settling in the UK. A man in touch with his creative energy (hello he is an Ijaw) from music to food, to videos and photos. It is always a pleasure to listen and hear from Oyinkro...

We haven't had a couple on the pod for some time. So it was a pleasure to have Abou and Theresha Diallo join us to share the journey that began across the Atlantic on opposite ends with fate bringing both of them together in Naples. We journey into Cote I'Dovire, the United States, and Southern Italy. A lot of music and food in this episode too. We even get a glimpse into what life was like during...

Christopher Archevald is one of NYC's best ambassadors to Spain going five years. A man whose heart is always open to learning and embracing other cultures as he continues his journey in life.   Chris walks us from Bensonhurst Brooklyn to Puerto Rico, and back to NYC. San Sebastian restaurants, burgers in Spain, festivals, love, music, and an important lesson when it comes to sign language. I am a...

Episode 42 brings us to Josuel Musambaghani, one of DR Congo's most exceptional gifts to the United States. Discover why Josuel has a passion for education, healthcare, and social justice. But where did today's software engineer begin? Was he your typical geek like it's claimed on TV? Well, come find out as Josuel takes us on this lovely journey through lakes, rivers, a volcano, an HBCU, coding, a...

There is something about this episode's guest that when you come in contact with him, your life is never the same. He changes it for good. That's one of the reasons why I had to get Jean C Romulus on the podcast. Jean brings his journey through life leading into both the private and non-profit sectors to educate us on some cuisine (please do not listen on an empty stomach), history, his unique nam...

It's a pleasure to have the award-winning surgeon, teacher, futurist, innovator, entrepreneur, and evangelist about augmented and virtual reality Professor Shafi Ahmed bless us with knowledge about his life plus medicine, and technology. Shafi takes us from his childhood into his motivations for going into medicine, disrupting, embrace of technology, and futurism. I love the stories that he shares...

Uzoma is someone whom I had known since my days in Port Harcourt before I migrated to the United States. Uzoma walks us through his journey in Nigeria, up to the present day. The importance of having a will and not repeating the same mistakes as our parents did.   Contact Uzoma via either of the links below. Learn more about Legal Shield and having a lawyer on your side too.   https://unwachukwu.w...

Dr. Rafael Grossmann is an explorer, a discoverer of new things, a disruptor in the medical space, and a big believer in technology. Rafael is also the first surgeon to perform a surgery wearing a Google glass. Rafa takes us through his beginnings, his first surgery, why there's hope even in the face of automation. Rafael addresses why being a disruptor does not have to be negative and is essentia...

In honor of Pride Month, I decided to re-release episode 29 with aspiring artist, author, and songwriter Joy Chukwudi. Back during the recording, Joy had mentioned her book, The Crown of Newearth, that she had written, but due to circumstances, it wasn't on the shelf. The good news is that her book is now available on Amazon, so feel free to check out the link below and support it. Black Lives Mat...

We continue our chat with Desi Shedrick, CEO of VET Clothing, in Tokyo. Desi dives right away into music (Hip-Hop) from Texas, Hawaii, & Japan. There's no way we are going to visit Hawaii and Japan without spending time on food.  Desi also lets us in on his journey into embracing his entrepreneurial spirit. Desi also does acting, appearing in a promo for Rise of The Planet of Ape, Hawaii-5.0,...

This interview covered so much that it's broken into two parts for your enjoyment. Here is Part I.  Desi Shedrick is a United States Marine who I came across while watching The Black Experience Japan on YouTube. His story begins in the great state of Texas and takes us across the Southern Border, and introduces us to his life-changing experience in Hawaii and his first visit to Japan. The lessons...

Lewinale Havette is an Atlanta and New York-based Liberian artist whose art tells stories of matriarchal power, female sovereignty, female sexuality, intercultural harmony, and African Spirituality. Lewinale, in this episode, takes us through experiences in different countries of West Africa, arts, music, appreciating black women leaders, black female sexuality, and so much more. I look forward to...

I was lucky to have caught a Forbes article talking about Birthright Africa, as soon as I finished reading it I knew that I wanted to have Walla Elsheihk on the podcast. It did not take long after I reached out that I got feedback. Walla responded, setting up the interview, which unfortunately got postponed due to the lockdown. In the end, everything worked out, and I am glad that I did not listen...

For my birthday week, I decided to have one of my cousins as the guest. Jordan Harry is one of my coolest cousins and the most inspiring people that I know. Jordan navigated a speech impediment, being the only black kid in town, an athlete (check out his photos and videos he is a god of beauty), became a memory coach, speed reader, and CEO at a young age. Jordan's Ted talk has over 2 million views...

I've known Abdulafees Abdulsalam, aka Afeez, since 2011, when we met in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Afeez stood out from a couple of athletes that I was introduced to while stationed in the Middle East. Afeez life, his experiences are a window into a world that many of us are familiar with but only on the outside as lovers of the beautiful game.  Afeez has played and lived in many countries from West...

Carmen Neta is a friend and host of a great podcast that I enjoy listening to The Immigrants Journey, and she has been a supporter since a mutual friend (The Irish Jesus) introduced us. Carmen's story takes us from South America to North America and Europe. Carmen walks us through her experiencing America as an illegal immigrant, adaptation, mental health, food, and podcast advice. It's always a p...

 Joy Chukwudi is an artist, author, and a fantastic lady to talk to, what an honor it was to go on this journey from her boarding school days in Nigeria to Georgia, Texas, and California—coming to terms with racism, accepting herself as a woman and a singer. A lot unpacked as our experiences intertwined.  Be sure to go on Joy's Instagram and Facebook tag @makingtheband, @diddy, and @boomkack in th...

Gajinder Singh is an internationally renowned architect based in New York. Gajinder takes us to Colonial India, WWII, before, during, and after the Partition of India, working and living in '60s England, M.I.T in '60s, 9/11, and why Sikhism is a big part of his identity. Due to time constraints, we skipped over lots of stories. We shall find time to revisit those stories in the future. Gajinder bl...

Elena Torres is a telenovela actor who turned into a stand-up comedian. From performing artistically on-screen in Spanish (including one of the biggest telenovela Teresa), Elena started performing stand-up comedy in English and has performed all over Washington DC, Los Angeles, and New York. However, Elena's story began on the East Coast before moving overseas to Madrid and Mexico City until she w...

Abraham kicks off the 26th episode taking us from Niamey Niger to Zaria Nigeria, Bristol United Kingdom, and back to Niamey before arriving in New York. Being born in an area that's popular for nomadic tribes may have been the beginning of the shaping of his identity: large fishes, zouk music, culture shocks, getting into acting, and so much more. Abraham also brings us into his motivation for per...