24 APR 2021 · 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/​​​ https://tiny.cc/waypodcast

17 APR 2021 · 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​

10 APR 2021 · 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

2 APR 2021 · 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

27 MAR 2021 · 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

17 OCT 2020 · 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

17 OCT 2020 · 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/

22 AUG 2020 · 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

18 AUG 2020 · 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/

15 AUG 2020 · 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/