It's Just a Podcast

In the wake of George Floyd, I revisited an interview from MLK Day 2020. I talk with Dr. Stefan Bradley about the history of young people at the forefront of political revolutions, the Ferguson uprising, and remembering the lives of those who have been taken by the police. #BlackLivesMatter

In this episode I talk to Life Coach & Motivational Speaker, Sarahn Sankofa. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Sarahn brings a fresh perspective on what self-satisfaction is really about. 

In this episode I travel to New York City to interview my friend, author, and journalist Akintunde Ahmad to talk about his article "The Bleak Truth Behind My ‘Inspiring’ Path From Oakland to Yale."

In this episode I interview my dear friend, Char Baluyot. After meeting randomly on the streets of Brooklyn, New York we found ourselves moving through life simultaneously. We talk about what it was like leaving our comfort zone and what we learned on our journeys from Sunny L.A. to the Big Apple.

In this episode, I sit down with actress, singer and friend, Shanice Williams. 

In this episode, I take a trip to Skid Row to visit my friend, Elias Loera at the Midnight Mission. He shares his story of sorrow, regret, and change.

In this episode, I fly to Salt Lake City to talk with Dr. Rachel Alicia Griffin, an associate professor at the University of Utah, Department of Communication. We talk about the epistemological realm of Black Feminist Thought in her essay, "I AM an Angry Black Woman."

In this episode, I give up my mic for various women to share their stories on abortion and sexual violence. #VoicesAgainstAlabama 

In this episode I explore the conflicting identities of black people, with the help of two recent Loyola Marymount University grads. We talk about black fluidity; double consciousness; being black at a predominantly white institution (PWI); and the love for our communities. 

I dedicate my first episode of "It's Just a Podcast" to late rapper, activist, and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle. This episode is the ice breaker of "It's Just a Podcast" aiming to dispel stigmas'. Individuality to me, is the ability to set yourself apart from the crowd. That means showing up as fully and as authentically you as possible. For some, finding that sense of individuality takes time, hard-work, and dedication to personal growth. I had my friend Roger Meier join me on my first episode to talk about what being an individual means to him and how he found his individuality being mixed-raced in a predominantly white neighborhood.