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In this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce Steven Haynes, a man of many hats who has been living in Japan for over 15 years. Steven is a beauty contest owner, a trainer, author, dancer, confidence teacher and all round businessman. Since arriving in Japan, Steven has been breaking down barriers making a name for himself in the land of the rising sun. This is his story.

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The Melanated Files or the MFiles is a Black Experience in Japan's series that highlights black people from diverse countries across the globe. It focuses on sharing the story of the individual; who they are; what they do; what they are passionate about; and what their experience has been so far, as a black person living in a foreign land.  Melanated is a word that is regularly used in the black community. It means “full of melanin.” Files is in reference to the collection of stories of black people that will be shared in this series.  

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In this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce Arthell Isom, CEO of D’ART Shtajio a 2D Japanese style American owned animation studio in Tokyo, Japan. Arthell has been living in Japan for over 14 years and shares his journey to Japan and how he and his co-founders eventually opened an anime studio in Tokyo.  

You can also watch the interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/u4fpU6LjRFs

You can watch Arthell's first directorial debut Sound of Fury on NETFLIX here: https://bit.ly/2o0QkLt 

You can find D’ART Shtajio on all social media platforms by searching: @dartshtajio  

You can also visit their website here: https://dartshtajio.com

You can also find Arthell on Instagram and Twitter here: @xatacysm  

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The Melanated Files or the MFiles is a Black Experience in Japan's series that highlights black people from diverse countries across the globe. It focuses on sharing the story of the individual; who they are; what they do; what they are passionate about; and what their experience has been so far, as a black person living in a foreign land.  Melanated is a word that is regularly used in the black community. It means “full of melanin.” Files is in reference to the collection of stories of black people that will be shared in this series.  

If you would like to be featured or know a black person living in Japan or another foreign land, who would like to be featured, please send us a message on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackexjp/ Or tweet or DM us @theblackexjp  

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In this episode (#14) we talk with entrepreneur Randy Williams, President of Talley and Twine Watch Company, located in Virgina, U.S.A, about what it means to be black in business and the importance of black people becoming business owners. Randy shared some timeless gems and wisdom that will prove beneficial to you, whether or not you've thought about  going into business. 

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https://youtu.be/Y407kDzSRNc

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In this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce Champayne Oden, a self employed private English teacher, trainer and author who has been living in Japan for almost twelve years. Champayne shares her journey in Japan with us and shares some insight on how she became a self-employed English teacher in Japan. Listen to hear her story.   

You can also watch the interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/riONE2Z2QQw

You can find Champayne on Instagram here: @privatelessonsjapan 

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The Melanated Files or the MFiles is a Black Experience in Japan's series that highlights black people from diverse countries across the globe. It focuses on sharing the story of the individual; who they are; what they do; what they are passionate about; and what their experience has been so far, as a black person living in a foreign land.  Melanated is a word that is regularly used in the black community. It means “full of melanin.” Files is in reference to the collection of stories of black people that will be shared in this series.  

If you would like to be featured or know a black person living in Japan or another foreign land, who would like to be featured, please send us a message on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackexjp/ Or tweet or DM us @theblackexjp  Visit our website: https://www.blackexjp.com 

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In episode 13 of The Melanated Files podcast, we spoke about our mission and what it is that we're trying to do.

You can watch the replay of the LIVE podcast broadcast for this episode here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi2Z12OOfzU

You can watch the "It's time." video here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAv8BZvejys

To check out the watch company mentioned in this episode, go here: 

https://talleyandtwine.com/ (Remember to use "BEJ" to get a discount).

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In this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce Simon Sakala, a native of Zambia who moved to Japan twenty-two years ago with only a suitcase and a dream. Since then, Simon has started two schools in Japan and shares his story that's peppered with a litany of miracles and nuggets of wisdom, with us. This is Simon's story.

You can visit the website for Simon's schools here: https://oasis-education.com/

You can also visit Simon's other business website here: https://www.tako-education.com/ 

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The Melanated Files or the MFiles is a Black Experience in Japan's series that highlights black people from diverse countries across the globe. It focuses on sharing the story of the individual; who they are; what they do; what they are passionate about; and what their experience has been so far, as a black person living in a foreign land.  Melanated is a word that is regularly used in the black community. It means “full of melanin.” Files is in reference to the collection of stories of black people that will be shared in this series.

If you would like to be featured or know a black person living in Japan or another foreign land, who would like to be featured, please send us a message on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackexjp/ Or tweet or DM us @theblackexjp

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In episode 12 of The Melanated Files podcast, we share part 2 of our discussion on black love. In this episode we had a few callers who raised some pretty interesting points. Some of the points brought to the fore are things for us to consider. Let us know your take on this topic. You can reach us by sending us a message through any of our social media pages or via our website.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi4BvJqDsEg

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In this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce Abel Nakao, a Nigerian-Japanese model living in Yokohama, Japan. Abel spoke about his life growing up in Japan as half black and half Japanese. Abel's father is Nigerian and his mother is Japanese. He spoke about the challenges he faced while growing up and still faces, but this time with renewed strength and confidence. Watch to hear his story. 

 You can find Abel on Instagram here: @abelnakao  

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The Melanated Files or the MFiles is a Black Experience in Japan's series that highlights black people from diverse countries across the globe. It focuses on sharing the story of the individual; who they are; what they do; what they are passionate about; and what their experience has been so far, as a black person living in a foreign land.  Melanated is a word that is regularly used in the black community. It means “full of melanin.” Files is in reference to the collection of stories of black people that will be shared in this series.  

If you would like to be featured or know a black person living in Japan or another foreign land, who would like to be featured, please send us a message on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackexjp/ Or tweet or DM us @theblackexjp  

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In this episode of The Melanated Files podcast, episode 11, we discuss love within the black community. This episode grew out of a desire to find a solution to an issue that black women have raised to me on quite a few occasions. The issue is that more than a few black men appear to be disinterested in black women. Black love appears to be in trouble and many are saying it's nothing new.  With this episode we have started a discussion where both black women and black men can share their thoughts on this issue. If we are going to move forward as a community we need to do it together. Our hope is that both sides listen to the plight of the other, so that we can work through whatever issues exist and arrive at an amicable solution. If you would like to share your thoughts on this issue, join us on our YouTube channel this Saturday at 10 a.m. (JST) for part 2.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YyYOdTgaVw

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