By Folarin Okulaja
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The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Gia and they discuss Gia’s experience growing up in Singapore, London, and Houston. They speak about Gia’s decision to attend Spelman College, an HBCU, and what the HBCU experience was like compared to a PWI. They get into a recap of the month of October which included Folarin’s black tie birthday party aka FLOday and Gia’s birthday trip to Jamaica, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start-2:50 Gia Intro
2:50-5:05 Charlamagne tha God shouts out Go with the Flo
5:05-11:40 Living in Singapore
11:40-18:09 Moving around as kids
18:09-39:40 The HBCU experience
39:40-50:00 October Recap: #FLOday & Jamaica trip
50:00-55:00 Music identity segment
55:00-End Life in 10 years
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this Halloween episode, Folarin is joined by Couty as they rock their Halloween costumes. They discuss Halloween festivities in the city, the New York Marathon and what makes it so special. They get into an extensive and honest conversation about mental health including the importance of going to therapy, checking in on your friends, and destigmatizing conversations around anxiety and depression. They then get into the question of if ghosting is appropriate, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start-12:07 Halloween
12:07-18:31 Fall in New York
18:31-23:30 New York Marathon
23:30-49:06 Mental Health
49:06-54:09 Is Ghosting appropriate?
54:09-57:00 Music identity segment
57:00-End Life in 10 Years
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Jailany who discusses being the first ever guest on Go with the Flo and the role he played in inspiring the podcast. He also talks about his start up “Upskill” and the entrepreneurship grind from the fear of doing the less traveled path to having employees. They then get into the aura of Lionel Messi, the power of hate watching in sports, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start-3:30 GWTF Origin story
3:30-6:35 Connect Upskill
6:35-19:55 Entrepreneurship grind
19:55-21:20 Messi Aura
21:20-24:41 Judging today's athletes against yesterdays greats
24:41-27:31 Sports Hate Watching
27:31-29:24 Music identity segment
29:24-End Life in 10 years
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Jordan Allen, co-founder of lifestyle brand ‘All Love No Beef.’ Jordan discusses his health journey and deciding to adopt a plant based diet and the benefits he experienced from doing so. He gets into why he co-founded All Love No Beef and the different pillars of the brand. He touches on playing basketball overseas, his love for Lebron James, his fun engagement story, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start - 9:55 Jordan Intro
9:55-15:00 ‘All Love No Beef’ lifestyle brand
15:00-26:42 Adopting a plant based diet
26:42- 33”21 Pillars of ‘All Love No Beef’
33:21 - 36:23 More on the plant-based diet
36:23-40:42 The difference between vegan and plant based
40:42-54: 30 Other components of a healthy lifestyle
54:30 - 58:05 Music identity segment
58:05 - End Life in 10 years
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by musical artist Black Hibiscus and they discuss his experience getting into music during Covid and his development as an artist. They get into the importance of music videos and his growth as a live performer. Black Hibiscus speaks about past albums and EPs and previews his upcoming album “Growing Pains” which comes out on October 18th.
TIME STAMPS:
Start -4:22 Black Hibiscus background
4:22-16:48 Musical Journey
16:48-20:55 Perfecting your craft
20:55-24:40 Viral video
24:40-29:40 ‘End of the World’ album
29:40-35:26 The importance of music videos
35:26-36:39 ‘Fast Love’ EP
36:39-41:40 Upcoming album, ‘Growing Pains’ October 18th
41:40-47:27 Performing live
47:27-55:40 Music Identity Segment
55:40-End Life in 10 years
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Toussaint Webb, and they discuss meeting in their senior year of high school and what their Princeton experience was like. Toussaint talks about his two years living in San Francisco and how the move to New York has been. They get into how friendships differ in college vs adulthood and end with their thoughts on the upcoming NFL season and more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start - 3:27 Toussaint Intro
3:27-13:23 The Princeton undergrad experience
13:23-20:54 Living in San Francisco
20:54-25:00 Maintaining friendships post college
25:00-31:03 Moving from SF to NY
31:03-36:50 Do we mind cocky athletes?
36:50-41:30 upcoming NFL season
41:30-43:59 Music Identity Segment
43:59-End Life in 10 years
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Rachel and they discuss Rachel’s Tik Tok page “Rachel in a Real Way”, how the page came about, and her target audience. Rachel speaks about her first sponsorship, brand events and the duo speak on influencer culture more broadly. They get into low maintenance friendships, screening calls before dates, funny stories about trying to impress people you like, and much more!
TIME STAMPS:
Start-8:20 Rachel Intro
8:20-21:12 “Rachel in a real way” Tik Tok page
21:12-33:12 TikTok / Influencers
33:12-40:10 How much should you tell your parents?
40:10-44:26 Low maintenance friendships
44:26-51:23 Trying to impress people you like
51:23-1:01:29 Screening calls before a date
1:01:29-1:03:30 Music Identity Segment
1:03:30-end Life in 10 years
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode Folarin welcomes Nate Martin who recently moved to New York City. The conversation kicks off with a light-hearted discussion about outfit repeating and transitions into Nate's background, including his time at Emerson College and his basketball career. Nate shares his experiences adjusting to life in NYC, the challenges of meeting new people, and his thoughts on the city's vibrant social scene. The duo also delves into topics like the impact of tourism, the Olympics, and the universal appeal of figures like Snoop Dogg. This episode offers a blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and insightful commentary on various aspects of life and culture.
TIME STAMPS:
0:00-12:32 Nate Intro
12:32-16:25 Too much afro beats??
16:25-17:42 Boston vs New York
17:42-26:08 Moving to New York City
26:08-35:01 What type of content gets the most views?
35:01-39:32 Destination Weddings and Zoom weddings
39:32-49:26 European summers and Tourism
49:26-59:15 Olympics
59:15-1:03:16 Music Identity segment
1:03:16-End Life in 10 Years
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode Folarin is joined by Lian Zucker, the founder of the matchmaking app Loop. They dive into the pitfalls of dating apps, and the unique value of matchmaking. Lian shares her journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of social connections in dating. They discuss the concept of mutual friends playing matchmaker, the challenges of first dates, and the potential role of AI in dating. Lian also reveals some heartwarming success stories from Loop users and offers advice for those disillusioned with modern dating. Tune in for an engaging conversation about love, technology, and taking risks in both personal and professional life.
TIME STAMPS:
0:00-2:30 Lian Intro
2:30-20:18 Loop, the matchmaking App
20:18-28:10 Dating experiences
28:10-34:30 Loop's Role in Modern Matchmaking
34:30-38:12 The Role of Timing in Relationships
38:12-46:35 AI's Role in Dating
46:25-51:57 Lian’s Entrepreneurial Journey
51:57-56:12 Advice on Taking Career Risks
56:12-59:26 Music Identity Segment
59:26- End Life in 10 years
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Ella and she discusses her reasons for starting her show “Taller Toddlers,” and what she hopes people get out of it. She talks about ABC news taking a chance on her and working on her series 'Let's Get Into It’. They get into plane etiquette, evolving relationships with social media, what their news sources are, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start-3:17 Ella intro
3:17-7:16 Taller toddlers
7:16-17:16 Relationship with social media
17:16-18:32 No dating apps
18:32-21:40 Why can’t we all just get along
21:40-26:00 Approaching strangers for content
26:00-35:50 Plane etiquette
35:50-44:14 ABC news
44:14-48:30 Where do young people get their news?
48:30-54:14 Journalism
54:14-57:34 Music identity segment
57:34-End Life in 10 years
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.