On this solo episode of the New Year 2020, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts shares his thoughts about Ghana's call for a "Year of Return" in 2019 and what that could mean of other countries and for Black people in the Diaspora. He also discusses resolutions and hopes for the 2020 being a year of bridges built and newly developed transnational connections by Black people in the US and all over the globe. That and more!

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On this episode, Ms. Maria Ajao, creator and founder of Dual Citizen, a fashion label focused on Black pride and positive representation of transnationalism in the Black community, joins the show to talk about her upbringing, her inspiration for creating Dual Citizen, and the future of it. They also talk about the impact of fashion on Black people and how her brand potentials brings people closer to Africa and allows people to embrace their culture. That and more!

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On this episode, another "Gistin' session takes place between Dr. Ibe-Lamberts and Lesley Gwam, a co-host for a podcast titled "The Verse". Lesley shares her experiences growing up in a blended Nigerian-American household; her career move from being Disability Lawyer to now pursuing her MBA and working in the Music Industry; and her overall passion for Black culture. They also tap into the world of "The Verse" and have a fun discussion hiphop, R&B and cultural appropriation. That and more!

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On this episode, special guest Mr. Mike Abrantie joins the show to discuss his experience as a transnational Ghanaian American creative and how he uses his talents and resources to push the Black culture forward. We also discuss the new emergence of Pan-Africanism, how the Fine Arts have now embraced African Culture, how new creative and producers that are Second-Generation Black immigrants are possibly helping with unifying Black communities. That and more!

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On the season's first edition of the Pillow Talk mini series, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts and Dr. Wanda talk about their expected child, the pregnancy process and the hopes and dreams...and fears for the arrival of their son in the Spring of 2020. They talk about how they discovered the pregnancy and why it was so significant to them. 

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On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts talks with Ugo Obilo and Chidi Nwachukwu, the co-founders of Discover Gidi, about how they decided to established a unique company designed to create a culturally authentic, travel experience for people looking to reconnect to Africa and other countries associated with the Diaspora.  Listen as they share their story about the beginning of Discover Gidi, the trials and errors, their successes and more! Check it out!

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Food is a vital component of how we construct our cultural identity, especially in the Black community. Access to food that reminds us of home is essential for our psyche and brings us comfort. On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts has a conversation with Mr. Boye Sobitan, co-founder of Oja Express, an on-demand ethnic grocery delivery platform that delivers ethnic ingredients that allow you to sustain your traditional meals that remind you of your home country, even if you're away from home in a new country. We discuss the company's beginning, its core values, why its important for Black immigrants, and more!

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