Kurious

An easy, fun conversation where I asked my driver: if you were an African king, what would you have at your feast? Sometimes the best rides are just about imagination, culture, and dreaming big about the meals that would make you feel like royalty 

 A short and lighthearted conversation about country music where I had to get schooled on who Miranda Lambert is. Sometimes the best rides are just about discovering something new and having a laugh about what you don't know 

An African man and a Black American (me) dive into how we can bring our cultures together. Despite shared roots, there's still distance between us. The conversation led to one conclusion: we need to get out there, expand our minds, and actually connect instead of staying in our separate bubbles. 

 A 65-year-old woman opens up about being childless and whether she misses it. She's got plenty of nieces and nephews, loves her freedom, but wonders—given her upbringing—how would she even know if she'd have been a great mom? A honest conversation about life choices, family, and the paths we don't take 

My driver thinks women need to appreciate men more and breaks down what's wrong with modern dating. He says 'men are hurting'—but honestly, I think this guy just needs a hug. A conversation about masculinity, dating expectations, and what men are really asking for in relationships. 

 A conversation with a mother about what it's going to take to teach our boys how to express themselves in healthier ways. We explored the challenge of breaking generational cycles and saving young men from toxic masculinity. Two perspectives on raising boys who can be strong and emotionally whole 

 An immigrant driver breaks down his perspective on American work ethic. He thinks we're lazy, don't appreciate what we have, and need to work harder. A raw conversation about the American dream from someone who came here to chase it—and what he sees when he gets here 

 A deep dive into being conscious with ourselves and others. My driver and I explored how staying open-minded and understanding how the world really works keeps us grounded and connected to each other. Sometimes the most profound conversations happen in the back of a car about life's biggest truths 

 A conversation with another Black person about our shared experience in Chicago. We talked about artists we love, the Black cultural scene, and just vibed about what it means to be Black in Chicago. Sometimes the best conversations happen when you don't have to explain the culture—you just live in it. 

 My very first Kruising episode. I didn't know what to expect when I started recording conversations with my Uber drivers, but I got the validation I needed when my driver told me he appreciated our talk—because no one ever speaks to him when they get in his car. That moment convinced me to keep going. This is where the Backseat Masterclass began