As the month designated to celebrating Black history closes, I thought it appropriate to explore some of the various ways Black people come to understand their racial identity. I'm joined by my friends Nikkie and Serena, both of whom have backgrounds that have caused their experiences and perceptions of blackness to different drastically from my own, making for an insightful conversation.

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Men and women have been arguing about dating and relationship dynamics since the beginning of time and with Valentine's Day around the corner, I thought it was a good time to contribute to the conversation. I'm joined by my friend Amma, a beauty/lifestyle creator and engineer who hasn't been shy about sharing her opinions on the quality of men on the dating market online. Do men want to be chased? What's the value of provision? Is a bride price objectifying? Explore these questions and more with us in today's episode.

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"A jack of all trades is a master of none... but oftentimes better than the master of one."

When this quote is repeated, the second half is often left out. While specialization is valuable, having varied skills and interests can be incredibly powerful. Today's guest, Edosa Osemwedgie, is someone who has decided to pursue his many passions concurrently, which we discuss along with the importance of media literacy, masculinity, faith, and more. 

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Therapy isn’t for everybody, but it can often be a great way to discover deep rooted thought and behavior patterns that affect your life. This has been the experience of my close friend Nellisha, who started therapy this year, and myself, who's been seeing the same therapist for nearly a decade. During this episode we both share our perspectives around therapy, followed by a discussion of 3 questions that I've posed to my Instagram followers via story polls recently.

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Last summer, I went to BAMS Fest in Boston, ran into one of the most prominent artists in the Boston music scene and told him I wanted to get him on the pod. Over six months later, we both happened to be in LA and made that a reality. Echezona is a Nigerian American Afrobeats and Hiphop artists hailing from Dorchester with his sights set on going global. Our conversation is full of insights into his foundations as an artist, the evolution of his sound, and a peak into his upcoming album, Enyi.

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Happy New Year everyone! As we step into 2025 I thought it was only appropriate to bring my guys back on the pod to discuss what we're looking forward to in the new year and things we learned from last year. This also just so happens to be my 50th episode, so I appreciate everyone who's been tuning in so far, there's so much more to come.

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Adolescence is a challenging time in life for everyone, but coming of age in an environment where you feel you aren't welcome but can't leave is a whole different beast. From seventh through twelfth grade, I, along with my close friends Tchorzky and Benjy, attended a private, all boys Catholic school where the student population was over 80% white. This racial composition forced us to navigate some complicated dynamics and in this episode, we reflect on how being placed in such a position affected our development as young men.

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Boston is known for a lot of things, a thriving creative scene isn't necessarily one of them. This is not to say that it doesn't exist, it's just not as prominent as the creative scenes in other cities around the country. As I hope to bring light to this community through my podcast, it's been an honor to be able to connect with someone like The Poetic Artiste who strives to have a similar impact through her paintings, poetry, and art shows. In this episode, her second appearance on the show, we discuss her most recent line of paintings, her creative process, and her upcoming art show, Voices & Visions, which will be taking place on Friday, November 22.

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2024 has been an interesting year in hiphop: we saw the two biggest artists of the last decade go at it head to head while the rest of the genre seems to be stalling out. Though I'm only 25, I've been emotionally invested in hiphop for the better part of 20 years and I am quite concerned about the place it's in, but my friend Julian thinks I'm overreacting. Check out the full conversation and let me know where you stand.

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In today's landscape, attention is currency and we all know it. Some of us freely give our attention away, others actively seek to garner the attention of others. Today's guest, Jaylen René, has successfully leveraged the attention she's gained on social media to position herself closer to the life she's always dreamed of. How? Check out the full conversation to find out.

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