We have come to the end of another dope season. We appreciate every single guest that show up and blessed us with their presence, perspectives and wisdom. This season represented and reaffirmed our growth not just as a podcast, but as people and a community. A lot of the topics we talked about were inspired from the people we surrounded ourselves with daily for the past year and we hope that we did them justice. Thanks again for listening to another season - can't wait to come back for SZN5!F...
In this episode, we side down with a burgeoning real estate mogul, Amani Kelly (@amanimkelly). We talk about his rough upbringing in Boston, how the birth of his daughter started his transition out of street life, working in corporate America as a black man, and his journey into real estate. If you are one that is interested in real estate and how to make an impact in marginalized communities, this is a great episode for you to listen to. For more information on how to get involved, visi...
On this episode, we bring back the one and only, Johnathan West (@beinghusbandpod). He first came on our pod 4 years ago on our first season where we talked more about manhood and masculinity (Ep 113). After 4 years, 1 house and 1 son later, we link back up with one of our favorite guests and get into his new world. We talk about failure, greed, pride, lust, and what fatherhood has been for the former suburban farmer. This episode is a very honest and reflective one--it hits deep, so we...
On this episode, we bring back one of our favorite people--Dom Badji (@badji14). If you remember, Dom was on our very first season (Ep. 111) when he was still playing professional soccer for the newly minted Nashville SC. We talked a lot about his family, religion, and Senegalese culture on that episode. Since then, a lot has been going on for him like changing teams, seeing his parents for the first time in years, having a daughter and building his own family, and what type of parent h...
On this episode, we bring back a former villager, Bev (@beverlyadaeze) back on the pod--she actually had one of our most listened episodes all of last season. We catch up on her growth over the last year especially since moving back from Columbia, her public speaking event, the nuances of social media and the art of knowing how to travel well. If you haven't already listened to the first episode with her, check out Ep 305 here:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/village-boyz/i...
On this episode, we speak with an astounding and powerful woman...who also happens to be one of our childhood friends, Temi. Temi is a wife, a new mom, and a bomb ass artist. We focused on the ever expanding world of motherhood and how the life of being a new parent affects our identity on so many fronts. We talk about navigating cultural norms around parenting, re-traumatizing our kids, forgiving our parents and much much more. This was a very therapeutic episode for everyone. Follow us...
The magic that can happen from a group chat. We have been friends with Pierre (@pierremvono from episode 216 in S2) & Stephen (@stephayeni) for 3 years now and it was all thanks to one misspoken segment from our first season. On this episode, we recap our journey from what seemed so inconsequential to the impact our friendship has had on each of our lives. Also a very funny episode to listen to.If you haven't listened to Pierre's story yet, check it out here: iTunes: https://podcasts.appl...
On this episode, we talk to a Nashville native pro-boxer, Larry Donald. Larry is a professional boxer with an unbeaten record of 7-0. And with the growing popularity of fighting sports, this was a perfect chance to dive into the mind of a fighter, understand how he deals with fear, what mission he's attached to his fighting career and more. Fighting is a spiritual act and on this episode, we got to explore just that.Follow him on instagram: @larry_donaldFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell ...
In this episode, we continue our Distant Cousin series with a pair of astounding psychologists. Here, we dive deeper into the psychodynamics of the immigrant experience assimilating into a western culture. We dive deeper into parenting the new generation and how children expose our own deep flaws, organization of our racial identity, the difference between race and ethnicity, and many more fascinating topics. This is a really rich episode and we hope you enjoy it!Below are the bios for our gu...
On this episode, we bring back Maliyah (@queen.mb) with @rolled4evericecream back on the pod from our very first season (Ep. 114) almost exactly 3 years later! This time, we also bring on the other half to the successful Ice Cream brand and her best friend, Bari (@miss_bari). Here, we explore the immense growth they've had over the past 3 years of opening their first physical store, dealing with imposter syndrome, the importance of legacy, and the challenges of finding balance as an...
On this episode, we talk to a legend in the making: Joy Ekuta. Joy is a Nigerian born woman raised in America. We talk to Joy about her experience being the first born daughter in a Nigerian household and the responsibilities that come with that, what life experiences she gained living in a plethora of different states in America as a kid, her business philosophy and the epic journey into how she and her colleagues helped make Juneteenth into a holiday in the United States. Follow her on...
On this episode, we are excited to bring Suzanne into the village. Suzanne is the creator and producer of a documentary called "Le Choisi" ("The Chosen"). Le Choisi the documentary serves as a guidebook to discovering you are chosen. It tells the story of first generation Africans who are living in America and France and their journey of dream chasing. We talk about racial and sociopolitical dynamics from her experience between black people in France v here in the US, new perspectives that ca...
On this episode, we engage in some meaningful conversations with the Oye Brothers. They are the founders of Oye Coffee Co. which is a family ran coffee business with a very unique story. From learning about their grandfather's farm to learning the science behind making coffee, this episode was full of beautiful stories and unforgettable gems. Be sure to follow them on the socials: @oyecoffeeco Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell...
Yes, yes, it's been right about a year since our last fully recorded podcast episode. We have actually really missed recording and interacting with our community. So we decided to fill you guys in on everything that's happened over the last year and what we plan to do for this season on the podcast. Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
Welcome to a class on ethnicity v racial identity, fighting back against inherent anti-black sentiments, and tapping into our roots of communal thinking. This episode is told from a psychologist in training who hails from the Dominican Republic. This is our first episode where we go deep with someone from the Afro-LatinX community, and we hope to have more. Enjoy. Follow her on Instagram: @ammysloveFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
We are at the end of another successful season. We put a lot of work into these seasons and because of that, we grow and learn so much. So we like to chop it up about our journey through the season and give you guys some behind the scenes action that happened. We appreciate the support as always and we hope to see you guys next season. Much love. Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzTik Tok: @vllgboyz2Intro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuMusic: Aba Mvelo x DaliwongaFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - ...
This episode is so smooth. We came back with an important part 3 to our most important series of the podcast: Distant Cousins. The first one was from the perspective of us, the hosts. The second was with a Black American man from the south. The third piece is from a son of a Chief and Queen Mother who grew up in the states in the 80's. Dr. Isaac Addae was able to add to this conversation by bringing salient and authentic points that can only come from his experience. We are beyond excited to ...
This episode is just so calming to listen to. The best adjective for it was: soulful. It felt like we were sitting outside in the backyard on a Sunday afternoon just chopping it up. And sipping on some good drank, of course. Lexander Bryant has become a legend in Nashville & rightfully so. He recently had an art show in one of Nashville’s most prominent museums for almost 5 months. His exhibition, Forget Me Nots, addresses themes of perseverance amid adversity, family structures and bond...
Reggie Ford, our guest, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, mental health advocate, and social activist. He is the author of a life changing book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction. A first-generation college graduate of Vanderbilt University, he runs RoseCrete Wealth Management and speaks to audiences about financial empowerment, overall wellness, and the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. This episode is our most vulnerable one yet. We share and touch on thi...
Last episode, we talked about the impact of knowing your black history . This episode we are diving into a pillar of black culture, hip hop. We talk history, impact, and the romanticizing of street life through the eyes of a visionary music producer/artist/musical genius.Our guest’s reputation precedes him. From working with Kodak black and winning multiple awards from his work with NBA Youngboy, to now paving the way for a new wave in rap music. Enjoy. Follow him on Instagram: @dubbaaaF...