Go With the Flo

In this episode Folarin is joined by Camryn and they talk about her podcast “Vibes Digest” and what its been like hosting a show, how she came up with the name, and what some of the difficulties are of hosting podcasts that people don’t appreciate. They discuss meet cutes, approaching strangers, and letting people know you’re a fan of their work. They delve into Shedeur Sanders and his draft experience, Canal Street and the idea of buying fake designer times, Sinners, and much more!!

TIME STAMPS:

Start-3:44    Camryn Intro 

3:44-8:47    Vibes Digest podcast 

8:47-18:20   Meet Cutes

18:20-25:39  The life of a podcast host

25:39-28:10   Dream podcast guest 

28:10-40:10    Shedeur Sanders

40:10-48:37    Canal street and buying fake designer items

48:37-52:04   Sinners

52:04-End  Music Identity Segment 

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, Mike and Finn make another appearance on the podcast 3 years later. They reflect on the first episode from 2022 and the place they were all in at the time of the first episode.  They get into some of the new habits they’ve developed since moving to NYC, career changes that have happened, and new relationships that have been started. They talk about what hockey does better than basketball, what the best live sporting experience is, how to solve US v Canada relations, and much more!!

TIME STAMPS:

Start-11:04    Reflecting on the first episode and time at Princeton

11:04-17:30    Career changes 

17:30-23:13   The importance of taking chances in life

23:13-35:07   Habit changes after moving to New York 

35:07-41:51   Relationships 

41:51-55:05   Hockey talk 

55:00-59:15        USA vs Canada

59:15-End      Music identity segment

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, Kevin O’Toole makes his 2nd appearance on Go with the Flo. They pick up where they left off last with Kevin talking about learning he was getting a first team contract, having his first start, first goal, first red card and many other firsts in his MLS career. He discusses some of the turbulence earlier in his career and how he was able to remain resilient. He speaks on playing multiple games against Lionel Messi, explains why athletes should go to Ivy Leagues like Princeton, and much more!!

TIME STAMPS:

Start -10:11   Post draft / trying to make the team

10:11-16:00  First start, first trophy, NY Derby

16:00-25:12   Initial career turbulence and needed resilience 

25:12-33:22   first goal, first red card 

33:22-36:48  Imposter syndrome

36:48-45:40  Playing against Lionel Messi and other legends

45:40-50:32  Appreciating being a pro athlete

50:32-52:27  Princeton Pros 

52:27-55:50  Thinking ahead to post career 

55:50-End   Music identity segment 

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 Mr. Moda and they discuss his background growing up in Queens New York and getting into different types of art. He describes his early appreciation for fashion, getting into clothing design and working with artists JID, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X among others. He speaks on his journey as an artist including having his work displayed at Art Basel. He reflects on his career, speaks to the responsibility of an artist, performs spoken word, and much more!

TIME STAMPS:

Start-2:53    Moda background

2:53-16:19     Getting into fashion 

16:19-21:39  Mental Health

21:39-32:15   Painting / Designing

32:15-48:40    Art

48:40-51:09   Reflecting on career 

51:09-57:00  Clothing showcase

57:00-1:02:14   Music identity segment 

1:02:14-End   Spoken word

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 Golloria George and she discusses gaining millions of followers on social media, taking make-up brands to task on inclusion, and working as a shade consultant for Hailey Bieber’s Rhode and other companies. She speaks on dealing with the love as well as how she protects her peace amidst the hate, achieving the Forbes 30 under 30 recognition, interviewing Rihanna, and reflects on what she has accomplished thus far. She also gives a makeup 101 lesson and provides some skin care tips for the men. Enjoy!!

TIME STAMPS:

Start-8:31        Early years through college

8:31-12:20      Starting the make-up / beauty content 

12:20-16:00    Darkest shade videos

16:00-20:45    Brands taking note / Hailey Bieber

20:45-24:13   Remaining authentic 

24:13-27:18   Fan Love!

27:18-32:26   Dealing with the hate / Self Care

32:26-37:45   Makeup 101 / Men’s skincare 

37:45-41:25   Forbes 30 under 30

41:25-46:26   Reflecting / growth 

46:26-50:26   Rapid Fire 

50:26-End      Music Identity Segment     

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 Yasmin and James for the annual valentines day episode.  Yasmin and James discuss their relationship journey, from meeting as freshman in high school to recently getting engaged. They talk about being long distance in college to getting ready to move in together and the wedding preparations. They also give advice to recent couples, and much more!!

TIME STAMPS:

Start -2:40   James & Yasmin background 

2:40-6:17    First impressions

6:17-9:25    Friends to lovers 

9:25-15:12    Long distance for college then both moving to NYC

15:12-19:35  Can long distance relationships work?

19:35-23:03   Moving in together 

23:03-30:30   Engagement conversations

30:30-42:51    Engagement Story 

42:51-44:08    Valentines Day 

44:08-49:25   Wedding planning 

49:25-54:20    awwww 

54:20-56:04    Relationship advice 

56:04-1:06:50    Couples Quiz 

1:06:50-End   Music Identity Segment 

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 influencer Samira Ahmed and she discusses her time growing up between Georgia, Ohio and Minnesota, and beginning to first post content on Twitter. She tells the story of getting her first brand deal, moving to NYC, and signing with a management company. She recaps some of her highlights thus far, from working with Chanel to meeting Bella Hadid, and being on a Time Square billboard. She speaks to some of the difficulties that come with influencing, imposter syndrome, and much more!!

TIME STAMPS:

Start - 5:52   Samira background 

5:52-10:57     Initially posting content online

10:57-19:00  First brand deal, subsequent partnerships 

19:00-30:21    Moving to NY full time, signing w/ a management agency 

30:21-42:49   Some of the difficulties of influencing 

42:49-56:40    Career highlights / imposter syndrome

56:40-1:00:00   Advice / staying grounded

1:00:00-1:03:34    Lightning Round 

1:03:34-End   Music identity segment

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 the first episode recorded in 2025, Andrew and Max join the episode and reflect on some big changes that took place for each of them in 2024. Andrew discusses hosting Flo in Ghana and the two get into some of the highlights from their times in Accra. The group gets into some of their 2025 new year's resolutions, talk about the decline in drinking across the USA, and end with some NFL playoff predictions.

TIME STAMPS:

Start - 10:12     Recapping big changes of 2024

10:12-21:32      Ghana trip 

21:32-33:00      New Year's Resolutions 

33:00-35:19     Looking ahead to 2025

35:19-47:32      Dry January / Reduction in drinking 

47:32-51:20      NFL playoff predictions 

51:20-End       Departing message for 2025

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 Gene and they discuss their Black Ivy connection and Gene’s experience at Harvard. They go into Gene’s experience at Meta and bouncing back from layoffs before digging into picking yourself up after a setback. Gene speaks on his modeling journey, his foray into making music, his fashion inspiration and much more!!

TIME STAMPS:

Start-4:40   Gene Intro    

4:40-7:18    Experience at Harvard

7:18-10:05    Black Ivy Connection

10:05-14:37   Harvard Black Male Forum

14:37-25:20   Meta Layoff

25:20-28:49    Picking yourself up after a setback 

28:49-31:07    Engaging in multiple projects

31:07-39:00    Getting into modeling

39:00-40:55     Fashion / Sense of style

40:55-43:35     Creating Music 

43:35-51:01      What is luv??

51:01-54:10     Male vulnerability

54:10-56:22    Music Listening party

56:22-End        Music Identity segment

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 to review the year of 2024. They touch on their people of the year, the most viral moments of the year, and what they hope gets left behind in 2024. They touch on Drake’s big L, Taylor Swift’s record year, and the Caitlin Clark effect.  They reflect on their own personal growth in 2025 and end with looking ahead to 2025 and what they hope to get out of next year, and much more!!

TIME STAMPS:

Start-4:01 Intro

4:01-6:33   Alaska Airlines & plane mishaps 

6:33-8:47  Kate Middleton conspiracy theories 

8:47-13:30   Charlie XCX & Brat Summer

13:30-21:40  Taylor Swifts record year 

21:40-25:54   Song / Artist of the Year

25:54-28:12   Drake’s big L

28:13-35:50   Top Pop Artists of the 21st Century  

35:30-40:32   Content spilling over into real life

40:32-44:25   Irrational purchases 

44:25-48:50    The Caitlin Clark effect

48:50-50:56   2024 Summer Olympics

50:56-54:22   Upenn / United Health

54:22-1:01:28  Hawk Tuah and things to leave in 2024

1:01:28-End  Looking ahead to 2025

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