Who Are You? Podcast

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? PODCASTA 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 AminGet content not shared anywhere else: https://waypodcast.com/​​​https://tiny.cc/waypodcast

In this conversation, I talk to comedian, writer, actor, model, and animation enthusiast, Fredia Lucas.3:00​​ Life in quarantine8:48​ What's in a name...Fredia vs. Ashley13:54​ Talking astrology17:07​ Richmond roots21:43​ Growing up in the Bay Area23:18​ The Bay Area as an entertainment hub24:43​ Fredia's funny and real epiphany while taking the LSAT28:57​ It's a Look - friendship and podcast33:27​ What led Fredia to standup 38:58​ Designing comedy for the healed and the healing49:12​ How she self-produced her first comedy show52:25​ What Fredia learned from her comedy show52:48​ What does your work say about you?FIND FREDIAonline: 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? PODCASTA 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 AminGet 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 pandemic6:36 Education as a framework - the me:we philosophy11:02 The Openbox concept15:19 GirlTrek collaboration - Black women taking space 16:44 Pursuing value vs. money18:55 Black and a designer22:36 What does your work say about you?24:48 What's next for Openbox?FIND MARQUISEonline: https://www.opnbx.com/ and https://www.opndx.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/quise7Deem Journal: https://www.deemjournal.com/----------------------------------------------------------ABOUT WHO ARE YOU? PODCASTA 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 AminGet 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 continents19:31 Roy's start in film production25:35 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 COVID43:30 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 ROYonline: 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? PODCASTA 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 AminGet 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 conversations7:03​ Spending time alone8:49​​ Learning asked vs. learning unasked12:40​ ​ From painter to leadership coach 15:54​​ Unpacking vulnerability18:01​​ What is Be Super Creative? 21:35​​ How could you describe your work?24:00​ Confidence is overrated and coaching on core strengths26:25​ A User's Guide to Me29:13​ How do we remain creative?FIND ELLEonline: http://www.ellevateyou.com/​on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindayaven/​----------------------------------------------------------ABOUT WHO ARE YOU? PODCASTA 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 AminGet 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. Timestamps1:19 Insight 1: Creating systems and making time6:51 Insight 2: Reflection episodes explained10:48 Insight 3: Investing in Black artists and art13:53 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-printsTaunes Bunny:https://www.instagram.com/taunesbunny/https://www.taunesbunny.com/shop----------------------------------------------------------ABOUT WHO ARE YOU? PODCASTA 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 AminWebsite and mailing listhttps://waypodcast.com/Apple Podcastshttp://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-195:58 Completing a triathlon10:18 Being an introvert as a communicator13:00 How identity impacts her creative work15:00 Entering graphic design by chance18:01 What is Be Super Creative? 20:20 Working with clients to bring their ideas to life23:58 Vitamin B2028:09 From side hustle to full-time entrepreneur - the journey and lessons learned33:00 Shifting patterns, ideology, and behaviors to become an entrepreneur35:05 Pitch vs purposeFIND BE SUPER CREATIVEon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besupercrea...on Twitter: https://twitter.com/delaniewestonline: http://www.besupercreative.com/----------------------------------------------------------ABOUT WHO ARE YOU? PODCASTA 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 Aminhttps://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 Abi1:55 The conversation begins2:15 Where are all the black people in Dallas, Houston, and San Francisco?5:51 Quarantine life as a full-time artist8:28 How do commissions work?10:44 How she balances client collaboration, vision, and taste14:10 The jump from corporate accounting to visual art16:30 How has being a full-time artist changes her? 19:42 Finances and other things to consider before leaving your job22:13 Should you become a full-time artist? Maybe...maybe not...23:44 How does Abi approach routines and habits being self-employed27:14 Depression and anxiety in African communities34:55 Pop surrealism and the art brand that is Taunes BunnyAbi's art: https://www.instagram.com/abi.m.salami/https://www.abisalami.com/shop-printsTaunes Bunny:https://www.instagram.com/taunesbunny/https://www.taunesbunny.com/shopWho Are You? Podcasthttps://waypodcast.com/Apple Podcastshttp://tiny.cc/wayonappleSoundCloudhttps://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). Timestamps0:05 Introduction0:21 Reflection episodes explained0:30 Insight 1: Food as a form of self-love1:10 My self-love menu2:00 Insight 2: Similarities between divorce and death3:17 Healing from trauma, a gift at best, silver lining at least4:06 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 Sutanya1:30 The conversation begins6:32 Self-destruction14:00 Who are you today?17:00 Faith19:58 Relationship with work23:24 Racism at work29:56 Cooking as a form of self-love36:52 Being Black abroad40:51 Black freedom48:07 Romantic relationships55:19 Relationship with self57:40 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!