Go With the Flo

Go With the Flo is a long-form conversational podcast hosted by a Princeton University graduate living in New York City. Listen as host Folarin Okulaja speaks with his guests about everything from personal journeys to the issues of the day in an authentic, informal setting which makes you feel like you’re taking part in the conversation yourself. Come for laughs and a distraction, stay to learn, to think and to be inspired. Tell a friend to tell a friend, and most importantly go with the flow!! New episodes every other Monday.

  1. #50 - Shoot your Shot w/ Michelle Alozie

    MAR 23

    #50 - Shoot your Shot w/ Michelle Alozie

    In this episode, Folarin is joined by Nigerian international footballer Michelle Alozie. They discuss her journey from Yale to professional soccer, navigating setbacks like going undrafted and playing in Kazakhstan, and how a cold email led to her opportunity with the Houston Dash. Michelle shares her experience joining the Super Falcons, playing in the World Cup, Olympics, and winning WAFCON, including her game-winning semifinal goal. They also get into her life off the pitch, balancing cancer research, brand partnerships, and her growing interest in fashion, and much more!! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 – Michelle Intro 3:22 – Getting into soccer + early career 4:18 – Choosing Yale + Ivy League vs SEC 5:42 – ACL injury + going undrafted 8:10 – Kazakhstan experience 11:36 – Houston trial + cold email story 13:27 – “Shoot your shot” mindset 15:21 – Houston Dash journey 18:56 – Getting called up to Nigeria 22:38 – First cap + early Super Falcons experience 24:32 – World Cup + Olympics experiences 32:09 – WAFCON run + game-winning goal 38:19 – Life off the field (research, media, fashion) 51:18 – Reflection + betting on yourself 56:00 – Outro CREDITS: Hosted by Folarin Okulaja Produced by Folarin Okulaja Engineered by Folarin Okulaja Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516

    57 min
  2. #43 - Behind the lens w/ Tayo Kuku Jr.

    2025-05-12

    #43 - Behind the lens w/ Tayo Kuku Jr.

    In this episode, Folarin is joined by photographer and artist Tayo Kuku Jr. They discuss Tayo’s journey with photography including graduating with an engineering degree, getting over the fear of judgement, and leaving corporate America to pursue his calling full time. Tayo talks about some initial successes including working with Davido, taking pictures at the MET Gala, and his first key art campaign. They then get into Tayo creative directing Davido’s latest album cover, bucket list collaborations, and much more!! TIME STAMPS: Start - 4:14    5 year plan after college 4:14-8:50      Finding your passion  8:50-15:06     Getting into photography  15:06-18:35    Overcoming fear of judgement 18:35-24:07    Initial successes 24:07-31:46    Leaving corporate  31:46-33:50   Seeing work in Time Square 33:50-39:00    Fulfilling career moments   39:00-46:52    Davido  46:52-50:22   Pinch me moments  50:22-53:17   Bucket list collabs 53:17-54:35    Artistic inspirations  54:35-End      Music identity segment  CREDITS: Hosted by Folarin Okulaja Produced by Folarin Okulaja Engineered by Folarin Okulaja Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516

    1 hr

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Go With the Flo is a long-form conversational podcast hosted by a Princeton University graduate living in New York City. Listen as host Folarin Okulaja speaks with his guests about everything from personal journeys to the issues of the day in an authentic, informal setting which makes you feel like you’re taking part in the conversation yourself. Come for laughs and a distraction, stay to learn, to think and to be inspired. Tell a friend to tell a friend, and most importantly go with the flow!! New episodes every other Monday.

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