The Melanated Files

The Melanated Files
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A little different from our popular interview series of the same name on our YouTube channel, The Black Experience Japan; The Melanated Files Podcast (or The MFiles for short) focuses on solution driven discussions on the black experience across the world and more.

  1. 12/30/2019

    Dear Black People ...

    I've been wanting to make this video for a while now.   If you would like to support our mission:   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackexjp       Merch store: https://www.teespring.com/stores/the-black-experience-japan  Bitcoin address:  12DcfBVZDwS9Ys2vbUmbx45iZ22EFexM8e   FOLLOW US:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblackexjp  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackexjp  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theblackexjp  Our Website: https://www.blackexjp.com   SUBSCRIBE to our channel: https://goo.gl/BToqWv   Join our Facebook group if you’re looking to visit or relocate to Japan here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/theblackexjp   Thanks for listening!

  2. 10/21/2019

    Breaking Down Barriers and Teaching the Japanese Confidence - Steven Haynes (Black in Japan) | MFiles

    In this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce Steven Haynes, a man of many hats who has been living in Japan for over 15 years. Steven is a beauty contest owner, a trainer, author, dancer, confidence teacher and all round businessman. Since arriving in Japan, Steven has been breaking down barriers making a name for himself in the land of the rising sun. This is his story. You can also watch the interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/hSRl6oQBX3I You can visit Steven's website here: www.steven-smile.com    SUBSCRIBE to our channel: https://goo.gl/BToqWv  Support us on Patreon here:  https://www.patreon.com/theblackexjp        Join our Facebook group if you’re looking to visit or relocate to Japan here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebl...   The Melanated Files or the MFiles is a Black Experience in Japan's series that highlights black people from diverse countries across the globe. It focuses on sharing the story of the individual; who they are; what they do; what they are passionate about; and what their experience has been so far, as a black person living in a foreign land.  Melanated is a word that is regularly used in the black community. It means “full of melanin.” Files is in reference to the collection of stories of black people that will be shared in this series.   If you would like to be featured or know a black person living in Japan or another foreign land, who would like to be featured, please send us a message on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackexjp/ Or tweet or DM us @theblackexjp   Visit our website: https://www.blackexjp.com  Also remember to subscribe for weekly videos on the black experience across the globe.

  3. 10/08/2019

    Running a Black-Owned Anime Studio in Japan - Arthell Isom (Black in Japan) | MFiles

    In this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce Arthell Isom, CEO of D’ART Shtajio a 2D Japanese style American owned animation studio in Tokyo, Japan. Arthell has been living in Japan for over 14 years and shares his journey to Japan and how he and his co-founders eventually opened an anime studio in Tokyo.   You can also watch the interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/u4fpU6LjRFs You can watch Arthell's first directorial debut Sound of Fury on NETFLIX here: https://bit.ly/2o0QkLt  You can find D’ART Shtajio on all social media platforms by searching: @dartshtajio   You can also visit their website here: https://dartshtajio.com You can also find Arthell on Instagram and Twitter here: @xatacysm   SUBSCRIBE to our channel: https://goo.gl/BToqWv  Support us on Patreon here:  https://www.patreon.com/theblackexjp   Join our Facebook group if you’re looking to visit or relocate to Japan here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebl...    The Melanated Files or the MFiles is a Black Experience in Japan's series that highlights black people from diverse countries across the globe. It focuses on sharing the story of the individual; who they are; what they do; what they are passionate about; and what their experience has been so far, as a black person living in a foreign land.  Melanated is a word that is regularly used in the black community. It means “full of melanin.” Files is in reference to the collection of stories of black people that will be shared in this series.   If you would like to be featured or know a black person living in Japan or another foreign land, who would like to be featured, please send us a message on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackexjp/ Or tweet or DM us @theblackexjp   Visit our website: https://www.blackexjp.com  Also remember to subscribe for weekly videos on the black experience across the globe.

  4. 10/02/2019

    Fired into Success - Randy Williams (Black in Business) - The MFiles Podcast - Ep. 14

    In this episode (#14) we talk with entrepreneur Randy Williams, President of Talley and Twine Watch Company, located in Virgina, U.S.A, about what it means to be black in business and the importance of black people becoming business owners. Randy shared some timeless gems and wisdom that will prove beneficial to you, whether or not you've thought about  going into business.  You can watch the replay of the LIVE podcast broadcast for this episode here: https://youtu.be/Y407kDzSRNc You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://goo.gl/BToqWv To check out the watch company mentioned in this episode, go here: https://talleyandtwine.com/ (Remember to use "BEJ" to get a discount). You can send us a message via our website: https://www.blackexjp.com Thanks for listening! We'll see you next week.

  5. 09/23/2019

    How To Be Self-Employed in Japan - Champayne Oden (Black in Japan) | MFiles

    In this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce Champayne Oden, a self employed private English teacher, trainer and author who has been living in Japan for almost twelve years. Champayne shares her journey in Japan with us and shares some insight on how she became a self-employed English teacher in Japan. Listen to hear her story.    You can also watch the interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/riONE2Z2QQw You can find Champayne on Instagram here: @privatelessonsjapan  You can also visit her website here: https://bit.ly/342PqhM   SUBSCRIBE to our channel: https://goo.gl/BToqWv  Support us on Patreon here:  https://www.patreon.com/theblackexjp         Join our Facebook group if you’re looking to visit or relocate to Japan here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebl...   The Melanated Files or the MFiles is a Black Experience in Japan's series that highlights black people from diverse countries across the globe. It focuses on sharing the story of the individual; who they are; what they do; what they are passionate about; and what their experience has been so far, as a black person living in a foreign land.  Melanated is a word that is regularly used in the black community. It means “full of melanin.” Files is in reference to the collection of stories of black people that will be shared in this series.   If you would like to be featured or know a black person living in Japan or another foreign land, who would like to be featured, please send us a message on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackexjp/ Or tweet or DM us @theblackexjp  Visit our website: https://www.blackexjp.com  Also remember to subscribe for weekly videos on the black experience across the globe.

  6. 09/20/2019

    Repairing Our Image - The MFiles Podcast - Ep. 13

    In episode 13 of The Melanated Files podcast, we spoke about our mission and what it is that we're trying to do. You can watch the replay of the LIVE podcast broadcast for this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi2Z12OOfzU You can watch the "It's time." video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAv8BZvejys To check out the watch company mentioned in this episode, go here:  https://talleyandtwine.com/ (Remember to use "BEJ" to get a discount). You can send us a message via our website: https://www.blackexjp.com You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://goo.gl/BToqWv Thanks for listening! We'll see you next week.

  7. 09/17/2019

    From A Suitcase And A Dream To Starting Two Schools in Japan - Simon Sakala (Black in Japan) | MFiles

    In this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce Simon Sakala, a native of Zambia who moved to Japan twenty-two years ago with only a suitcase and a dream. Since then, Simon has started two schools in Japan and shares his story that's peppered with a litany of miracles and nuggets of wisdom, with us. This is Simon's story. You can visit the website for Simon's schools here: https://oasis-education.com/ You can also visit Simon's other business website here: https://www.tako-education.com/  SUBSCRIBE to our channel: https://goo.gl/BToqWv Support us on Patreon here:  https://www.patreon.com/theblackexjp Join our Facebook group if you’re looking to visit or relocate to Japan here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebl... The Melanated Files or the MFiles is a Black Experience in Japan's series that highlights black people from diverse countries across the globe. It focuses on sharing the story of the individual; who they are; what they do; what they are passionate about; and what their experience has been so far, as a black person living in a foreign land.  Melanated is a word that is regularly used in the black community. It means “full of melanin.” Files is in reference to the collection of stories of black people that will be shared in this series. If you would like to be featured or know a black person living in Japan or another foreign land, who would like to be featured, please send us a message on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackexjp/ Or tweet or DM us @theblackexjp Visit our website: https://www.blackexjp.com Also remember to subscribe for weekly videos on the black experience across the globe.

  8. 09/14/2019

    Mice Utopia - The MFiles Podcast - Ep. 12

    In episode 12 of The Melanated Files podcast, we share part 2 of our discussion on black love. In this episode we had a few callers who raised some pretty interesting points. Some of the points brought to the fore are things for us to consider. Let us know your take on this topic. You can reach us by sending us a message through any of our social media pages or via our website. You can watch the replay of the LIVE podcast broadcast for this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi4BvJqDsEg You can send us a message via our website: https://www.blackexjp.com You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://goo.gl/BToqWv Thanks for listening! We'll see you next week.

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A little different from our popular interview series of the same name on our YouTube channel, The Black Experience Japan; The Melanated Files Podcast (or The MFiles for short) focuses on solution driven discussions on the black experience across the world and more.

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  • Creator
    The Melanated Files
  • Years Active
    2019
  • Episodes
    21
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