In this episode, I share my short story (true events) on gratitude.

Check back next Friday for our next guest conversation.
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ABOUT WHO ARE YOU? PODCAST
A podcast on purpose.
Conversations with people near and far about how they are finding their way, starting with one simple yet complex question - who are you?
Hosted by Kemi Amin
Get content not shared anywhere else: https://waypodcast.com/​​​
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In this conversation, I talk to comedian, writer, actor, model, and animation enthusiast, Fredia Lucas.

3:00​​ Life in quarantine
8:48​ What's in a name...Fredia vs. Ashley
13:54​ Talking astrology
17:07​ Richmond roots
21:43​ Growing up in the Bay Area
23:18​ The Bay Area as an entertainment hub
24:43​ Fredia's funny and real epiphany while taking the LSAT
28:57​ It's a Look - friendship and podcast
33:27​ What led Fredia to standup
38:58​ Designing comedy for the healed and the healing
49:12​ How she self-produced her first comedy show
52:25​ What Fredia learned from her comedy show
52:48​ What does your work say about you?

FIND FREDIA
online: https://www.yesfredia.com/fictional​
Comedy Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNe_-...​
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesfredia/?...​
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Ga...​
It's A Lool Podcast: https://www.itsalookwith.us/​
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yesfredia?lang=en​

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ABOUT WHO ARE YOU? PODCAST
A podcast on purpose.
Conversations with people near and far about how they are finding their way, starting with one simple yet complex question - who are you?
Hosted by Kemi Amin
Get content not shared anywhere else: https://waypodcast.com/​​​
https://tiny.cc/waypodcast​

In this conversation, I talk to designer and founder of Openbox and Opendox, Marquise Stillwell.

2:30 Dual pandemic
6:36 Education as a framework - the me:we philosophy
11:02 The Openbox concept
15:19 GirlTrek collaboration - Black women taking space
16:44 Pursuing value vs. money
18:55 Black and a designer
22:36 What does your work say about you?
24:48 What's next for Openbox?

FIND MARQUISE
online: https://www.opnbx.com/ and https://www.opndx.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quise7
Deem Journal: https://www.deemjournal.com/

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ABOUT WHO ARE YOU? PODCAST
A podcast on purpose.
Conversations with people near and far about how they are finding their way, starting with one simple yet complex question - who are you?
Hosted by Kemi Amin
Get content not shared anywhere else: https://waypodcast.com/​
https://tiny.cc/waypodcast

In this conversation, I talk to director of photography and founder of Elewa Camera and Media, Roy Wanguhu.

4:10 Roy recounts his encounters with the police in three continents
19:31 Roy's start in film production
25:35 What is a director of photography?
31:35 How has your experience made you better at what you do?
38:38 The process of working with a client pre-COVID and during COVID
43:30 Predictions for the future of filmmaking
45:30 What is Elewa?
50:35 What does your work say about you?
55:44 Current project: Cooking with Nanu

FIND ROY
online: https://roywanguhu.com/, https://elewacamera.com/, and https://elewamedia.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roywanguhu/
Cooking with Nanu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNL7IDKLtZq1xhAtw3SHmg

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ABOUT WHO ARE YOU? PODCAST
A podcast on purpose.
Conversations with people near and far about how they are finding their way, starting with one simple yet complex question - who are you?
Hosted by Kemi Amin
Get content not shared anywhere else: https://waypodcast.com/​
https://tiny.cc/waypodcast

In this conversation, I talk to leadership coach and my former business school professor Linda Yaven also known as Elle.

4:55​​ Uncomfortable conversations
7:03​ Spending time alone
8:49​​ Learning asked vs. learning unasked
12:40​ ​ From painter to leadership coach
15:54​​ Unpacking vulnerability
18:01​​ What is Be Super Creative?
21:35​​ How could you describe your work?
24:00​ Confidence is overrated and coaching on core strengths
26:25​ A User's Guide to Me
29:13​ How do we remain creative?

FIND ELLE
online: http://www.ellevateyou.com/​
on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindayaven/​

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ABOUT WHO ARE YOU? PODCAST
A podcast on purpose.
Conversations with people near and far about how they are finding their way, starting with one simple yet complex question - who are you?
Hosted by Kemi Amin
Get content not shared anywhere else: https://waypodcast.com/​
https://tiny.cc/waypodcast

In this episode, I reflect on my conversation from Episode 3 with visual artist Abi Salami. I came to a few insights on building personal systems to experience personal freedom, the importance of black artists and black art, and the revolutionary act of discussing depression, specifically in African communities.

Timestamps
1:19 Insight 1: Creating systems and making time
6:51 Insight 2: Reflection episodes explained
10:48 Insight 3: Investing in Black artists and art
13:53 Next guest!

In the next episode, I speak to creative leader Delanie West. That conversation drops this Friday, October 16. To get early access to the episodes, join the email list at https://waypodcast.com/

Abi's art:
https://www.instagram.com/abi.m.salami/
https://www.abisalami.com/shop-prints

Taunes Bunny:
https://www.instagram.com/taunesbunny/
https://www.taunesbunny.com/shop
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ABOUT WHO ARE YOU? PODCAST
A podcast on purpose.
Conversations with people near and far about how they are finding their way, starting with one simple yet complex question - who are you?
Hosted by Kemi Amin

Website and mailing list
https://waypodcast.com/

Apple Podcasts
http://tiny.cc/wayonapple

In this conversation, I talk to creative leader Delanie West, founding creative director of the brand and product design & development consultancy Be Super Creative. We start by unpacking our feelings following the civic unrest against racism. We then talk about her career as a creative professional and how products she developed for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia fueled her transition to launch the product development and design consultancy and brand Be Super Creative.

Timestamp:
1:44 Responding to racism and COVID-19
5:58 Completing a triathlon
10:18 Being an introvert as a communicator
13:00 How identity impacts her creative work
15:00 Entering graphic design by chance
18:01 What is Be Super Creative?
20:20 Working with clients to bring their ideas to life
23:58 Vitamin B20
28:09 From side hustle to full-time entrepreneur - the journey and lessons learned
33:00 Shifting patterns, ideology, and behaviors to become an entrepreneur
35:05 Pitch vs purpose

FIND BE SUPER CREATIVE
on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besupercrea...
on Twitter: https://twitter.com/delaniewest
online: http://www.besupercreative.com/

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ABOUT WHO ARE YOU? PODCAST
A podcast on purpose.
Conversations with people near and far about how they are finding their way, starting with one simple yet complex question - who are you?
Hosted by Kemi Amin
https://waypodcast.com/

In this conversation, I talk to corporate account turned artist Abi Salami. We chat about how she made her transition as a full-time artist and what it takes to practice art full-time. She also breaks down how art commissions work and we get into some of the content of her work...depression, particularly in African communities.

Timestamps:
0:22 Meet Abi
1:55 The conversation begins
2:15 Where are all the black people in Dallas, Houston, and San Francisco?
5:51 Quarantine life as a full-time artist
8:28 How do commissions work?
10:44 How she balances client collaboration, vision, and taste
14:10 The jump from corporate accounting to visual art
16:30 How has being a full-time artist changes her?
19:42 Finances and other things to consider before leaving your job
22:13 Should you become a full-time artist? Maybe...maybe not...
23:44 How does Abi approach routines and habits being self-employed
27:14 Depression and anxiety in African communities
34:55 Pop surrealism and the art brand that is Taunes Bunny

Abi's art:
https://www.instagram.com/abi.m.salami/
https://www.abisalami.com/shop-prints

Taunes Bunny:
https://www.instagram.com/taunesbunny/
https://www.taunesbunny.com/shop

Who Are You? Podcast
https://waypodcast.com/

Apple Podcasts
http://tiny.cc/wayonapple

SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/who-are-you-podcast

In this episode, I reflect on my conversation from Episode 1 with Sutanya Dacres host of the Dinner for One podcast. I came to a few insights on cooking oneself as a form of self-love and the similarities between divorce (something that Sutanya has experienced), and death (something that I have feared).

Timestamps
0:05 Introduction
0:21 Reflection episodes explained
0:30 Insight 1: Food as a form of self-love
1:10 My self-love menu
2:00 Insight 2: Similarities between divorce and death
3:17 Healing from trauma, a gift at best, silver lining at least
4:06 Next guest!

In the next episode, I speak to accountant turned visual artist Abi Salami. That conversation drops this Friday, August 21. To get early access to the episodes, join the email list at https://waypodcast.com/

Find Sutanya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sutanyad/

Find Dinner for One:
Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/dinnerfor.one/
Website: https://www.dinnerforonepodcast.com/

Join the Who Are You? Podcast mailing list for early notification of episodes:
https://waypodcast.com/

My first conversation with Sutanya Dacres of the Dinner for One Podcast was so great. Meeting someone for the very first time and then going right into deep conversation facilitates a level of connection that truly feeds my soul...also I am terrible at small talk. From being Black in Paris to racism in the workplace to dating, we cover a lot of ground. Thanks to Sutanya for the time and presence. Enjoy!

Timestamps:
0:35 Meet Sutanya
1:30 The conversation begins
6:32 Self-destruction
14:00 Who are you today?
17:00 Faith
19:58 Relationship with work
23:24 Racism at work
29:56 Cooking as a form of self-love
36:52 Being Black abroad
40:51 Black freedom
48:07 Romantic relationships
55:19 Relationship with self
57:40 What meals embody who you are?

Find Sutanya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sutanyad/

Find Dinner for One:
Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/dinnerfor.one/
Website: https://www.dinnerforonepodcast.com/

Join the Who Are You? Podcast mailing list for early notification of episodes:
https://waypodcast.com/