Who Are You? Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kemi Amin
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
In this episode, I share my short story (true events) on gratitude.
Check back next Friday for our next guest conversation.
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
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/
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
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/
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
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/
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/
Hi, I'm Kemi, host of the Who Are You Podcast. I talk to you and special guests about purpose. In this episode, I introduce myself and my own ideas around purpose. I call this segment Reflections, which I publish on Mondays. The complimentary segment called Conversations publishes every Friday and feature conversations with friends of the show. Reflections are audio-only and Conversations include the video chat.
In the next episode, I speak to my very first guest Sutanya Dacres, a Jamaican American ex-pat living in Paris, and host of the Dinner for One podcast. That conversation drops this Friday, August 14. To early get access to the episodes, join the email list at https://waypodcast.com/
Enjoy!