White Label American

Welcome to a new phase of White Label American, the first recorded remotely. It's an honor to have David Amoyal as the guest for this episode. David has been one of the inspirations and role models for me since I got into podcasting. His podcast Calcioland is not just entertaining to listen to; it's informative and has introduced me to a fantastic community of beautiful people around the world. A...

Episode 24 was my last recording at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio as the studio had to shut down as a precaution over the Covid-19 pandemic that we are all facing (this was before NY state issued the statewide lockdown). I'll be putting out episodes, don't worry friends. Please be safe and avoid any careless behavior in these trying times. Special thanks to Lorena Ramos. The wonderful actor bless...

We visit the former Soviet Union for today's episode. Our guest Namik takes us to Kaluga, a city that has been around for about 600 years and has played a significant role in the history and study of cosmology and space travel. Namik introduces us to hospitality in Azerbaijan, which triggers a forgotten memory in me, a reminder of similar generosity existing around the world. Namik also touches on...

We have our International Women's Day episode. Meet Dr. Connie DePinho, who has a unique story spanning three countries and continents. Listening to Connie tell her story about her journey was one of those occasions where I wanted to take a seat and be the audience and just listen. It was an honor to have Connie in the studio sharing how she and her family navigated pre-colonial Angola to the end...

It's always fantastic to have Linda Adria Sebasiho join us in the studio. For this episode, we dived into the world of entrepreneurship and dating based on Linda's experience. From influences on Linda to the contradictory nature of how African women are expected to perform according to a "cultural standard" when it comes to business, raising a family, and more (set by who?)  In discussing both dat...

Welcome to the 20th episode. I decided to try something unique and get a panel to have a chat around the largest sport in the immigrant community, which is football, also known as soccer to many. Two friends of the podcast in returning guests, Azam Ayub and first-timer Mark Butler, join me in the studio for this special occasion.  It's not just soccer that we ended up talking about over a few beer...

Heads Up: There's some talk of trauma and abuse during this episode! We have a returning guest in Karrel, and she is not alone this time, her sister Kari Carter is in the house as we return to the beautiful Trinidad and Tobago. Kari made me laugh so much that I lost track of time.  We touch on some heavy topics in this episode, such as immigration, dealing with a father who isn't the picture that...

On my way to the studio, I got the news that basketball great Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna, her teammate, her family, coaches, and pilot, had lost their lives in a crash. Kobe, during the early years of his life, got to experience life overseas (in Italy), thus fitting into what this episode was trying to capture. Life, as experienced by Americans abroad for this episode, told by tw...

Isra Elsalihie is a dropper of GEMS! If you are an actor interested in coming over to break into the acting world, this episode is for you. Isra Elsalihie is the first actress to be a guest on our podcast. The talented and future award-winning actress educates us in this episode removing layers of ignorance concerning the Swedish immigration implementation, the Swedish education system, and the bi...

Matthias Roeckl is an award-winning freelance correspondent journalist, who also produces podcasts such as Funny Feelings, Puls, Host, and producer of Bayerischer Rundfunk (Germany's most significant public tv and Radio station based in Munich). Matthias host his music show 'Nactmix' that publishes in both German and English. Matthias is also a musician. Matthias has been a freelance journalist fo...

I was mad late to the recording as everything from Uber, and the cold weather conspired against me. Brian had a field day (deservedly so), reminding me of my lateness.  Our guest today has been a longtime target of the podcast, Brian Laung Aoaeh overcame challenges, developed skill sets that would turn him into the man who is now the co-founder of a global community bringing members of the Supply...

Welcome to a New Year and what better way to kickstart 2020 than with myself as your guest. In this episode, Julienne B Ryan takes over as the host and helps to bring more of my story to the audience. Julienne works with individuals and group clients and shows them how to connect with their personal stories and use them to develop authentic relationships. Julienne is always listening for and shari...

Welcome to our Christmas episode, and thank you for being there all of this journey. I shall be taking a break until the first weekend of January 2020 after today's episode. In this episode, we get to meet the fabulous Amina Marong, who was born in Banjul, the capital of the Gambia, aka the Smiling Coast of Africa.  Amina has done print and editorial modeling along with showrooms. She is well into...

Brian Asingia grew up in Kasese, a border town of Uganda, with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Being introduced to cross-border trade early in life before he moved over to the United States would sow the seeds of entrepreneurship. Brian covers a wide range of topics, from culture shocks, trade, education, travel, and tourism growth in this episode. Brian is currently the Co-founder, Chairman, CE...

Alun Gilpin is a multi-talented gent, father, student, and Navy veteran who was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Alun loves his sports, from soccer, basketball, athletics, NFL, cricket, to dancing. An avid music lover too.  Alun takes us on a journey full of laughs from Kingston Jamaica to Palm Beach, Florida, and into the Navy/Marines. Alun is an aspiring actor and entertainment guru. Follow him on Ins...

Ernest Bhabor is an author and filmmaker who lives in New York. He writes unique, everyday real-life stories. He sheds light on relevant topics with his books, which capture the stories of the common man. Ernest is an avid reader, writer, and connoisseur of sorts. He is an enormous soccer enthusiast and sports pundit. Books by Ernest Bhabor: Legacy: Genesis of the Popular Nigerian 419 Scam Neighbo...

May and Soe take us on a journey to Myanmar, a part of the world that I honestly knew zero about, then over to NYC. The funny thing is that I have known Soe's cousin for over a decade online (never met her in person), and she introduced me to Soe on his arrival in NYC. Life wouldn't allow us to meet until New York Comic-Con two years ago, and the next time we would meet again was at the studio for...

*Apologies, I named the director of OKJA as the same that for Old Boy, that was a mistake. Both movies were by different directors (not Spike Lee I'm talking about the South Korean directors).* In this episode, Wenbei shall be taking us on a visit to Wenzhou China, her experience of New York, Seattle, Miami, DC, and ending back in Seattle — navigating through food, music, passion for what you do,...

Due to some technical difficulties along with matching in the veteran's day parade yesterday, I couldn't release this episode earlier as planned.  We get to meet Amaechi Nwajei, an enlisted officer and shipmate of mine in the United States Navy born in Lagos, Nigeria, who takes us through multiple culture shocks. Amaechi shall educate us on the dynamics of his tribal background in Nigeria, and his...

It's veterans day week, lots of immigrants have and are currently serving in the various military branches of the USA. Asif was born in Bangladesh, served in the Air Force after high school. He is now in the logistics space upon the completion of his studies at Columbia University. Asif takes us through his understanding of some life experiences, similarities between cultures in the sub-Indian con...

Azam was born in India works in the financial sector in the NY/NJ area after a few years around different states. A classical music lover, and big-time Johnny Cash man! Azam allowed me to finally ask someone born in India about the infamous soccer story of Nigeria being thrashed up to 100 goals by India. Man United = Manchester United Bollywood Recommendation: Guide Help Us Grow & Support Our...

NYT featured Linda was born and raised in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a city that's right by the border with Rwanda. Linda would begin her food enterprise while at college, where she was a biology major. She always had an interest in entrepreneurship and is now fully committed to achieving her passion projects.  Find and follow Linda on Instagram -  www.instagram.com/lindaacooks We...

The first husband and wife to appear on the show. Anton is an educator in New Jersey. He was born in Vigo, Pontevedra, in the Galicia region of Spain. He is married to Josephine, who was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to a family that's entirely from Molfetta, Italy (about 20 minutes from Bari).  They have been married for three years and are an entertaining couple to talk and listen to throughout t...

Karrel Huggins was born and raised in the beautiful Caribbean Island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. A nanny, estate manager, full-time student at Medgar Evers College, and also an entrepreneur. She's no ordinary nanny and will make you want to buy a ticket to Trinidad and Tobago or go hungry after this episode, get your plate ready! Reach out to Karrel on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karr...

Brenda is the American dream that a few years ago, you wouldn't see nor hear about on most media. Today, she is the face of an America that is here to stay. An entrepreneur, beauty pageant, mental health, and positivity coach, along with being a comedian (amongst many hats that she wears). I can testify that Brenda is a pure joy to be around. Check her out on www.sweethoughtstravel.com  and  https...