TuneTheFork Podcast

Risikat "Kat" Okedeyi is a cultural architect who's spent decades weaving her vision, purpose, and love of blackness in to artistic experiences across the globe. We use episode 50 to explore what it was like for Kat growing up the child of Nigerian immigrants in Florida, the challenges of being thrusted in to a matriarchal role after the passing of her mother, and ultimately what's next.

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Hannah McCall carries many titles; mother, clean beauty advocate, author, business owner, and even tractor driver (LOL). However, the title that resonates the most for TuneTheFork is AUDACIOUS. In episode 49, Hanna shares her experience of growing up in Iowa as the only black person amongst an entirely white family, and how she's turned the journey of identity into a purpose filled life.

Some say the concept of family, and marriage is being redefined. What is that a consequence of? Are these changes symptoms of an overcorrection made by individuals in failed relationships where unmet needs and unrealistic expectations intersect? What is to come of these foundational institutions, and how do these changes impact our children? #weneedeachother #family #blacklove #blackfamily

Episode 47 welcomes one of the most genuine human beings to ever walk planet earth, Brody Rose. He discuss his love for all things roller coasters, Michael Jordan, and Hip Hop. Furthermore, the good brother shares his mental health challenges, and how he's learned to manage along the way!!

#rollercoasters #mentalhealth #psychosis #depression

Episode 46 welcomes the dear brother Ryan Lucas; DC native, community activist, music producer, emcee, clothing brand creator, and "nation builder". During the segment we touch on Ryan's origin story, loss, love, and purpose.

Kev Nyce is known as a graphic designer, DJ, music producer, photographer/videographer, and owner of Kreative71 Digital Media Company. During episode 45, we highlight not only what makes him an ill creator, but a dope human being overall. Check the links below for more info on Kev, follow/support the good brother.

https://www.kreative71.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kreative_71/

In episode 44 we're joined by Joe #thatdudejoey and Brocky from #thewhiskeyandkickssshow . During our time together (pause), we review the Kanye West documentary (Jeen-Yuhs). Our conversation explores the elements of what impacted us mostly, and ultiamtely how much of we see in Kanye West (negative or positive) is more of a reflection of ourselves as much as it is him as a human.

Feelings are some of the strongest forces in the universe. In todays world where "fact" seems to be the victim of peoples feelings, we find ourselves living different truths that appear to be illusions to others. In episode 42, we discuss the complexity, and confusion around trying to understand, and the compassion required for acceptance.

Our life challenges are like icebergs - most of what's there is never seen. Unfortunately, what is seen is often the the part that reflects the least of us. In episode 41, we invite Bobby Rox (father, son, radio host, DJ, human, community leader) to discuss how we work as a community on the parts of ourselves, and our relationships that are rarely seen for the betterment of our children. Accountability is the guardrails of our familial units, and we need more of it.

This conversation was sparked by a video Bobby Rox posted online regarding custody related issues that ultimately ended up in an unfortunate confrontation with the police. The link to the video is below along with a GoFundMe link to aid in our brothers court efforts.

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

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lost-job-l...

During episode 40, TuneTheFork and brother BUCK! Herring take a trip down a long, winding road full of thoughts, feelings, and perspectives around the idea of the monsters created from our cultural need to identify with groups. Furthermore, we discuss how these associations create a Boogeyman that we fight to destroy, not fully realizing that the fight itself is what is perpetuating the monsters existence.