71 episodes
Go With the Flo Folarin Okulaja
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4.9 • 15 Ratings
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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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Oh Louisiana w/ Veronica Droulia
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Veronica Droulia who is the host of the podcast ‘Martinis + Bikinis.’ They speak about Veronica’s experience growing up in Louisiana and going to LSU then moving to DC then New York. They get into the night life and dating life in New York City, how to keep in touch with friends, Veronica’s podcast and swimwear brand Noa Collective, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start-4:32 Veronica intro
4:30-11:52 SEC vs Ivy League experience
11:52-17:28 From Louisiana to DC
17:28-21:50 Moving to NYC
21:50-28:33 Maintaining relationships with Friends
28:33-33:05 Life in New York City
33:05-43:44 NYC nightlife in your 20s
43:44-50:20 Martinis + Bikinis Podcast
50:20-1:04:16 Dating in the city, dating apps
1:04:16-1:07:24 Noa Collective
1:07:24-1:10:20 Music identity segment
1:10:20-End Life in 10 years
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
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Loaded Bases w/ Jordan Williams
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Jordan Williams and they discuss Jordan’s history starting businesses from a young age, becoming a published author in college, the Brooklyn Yearbook and other creative endeavors started through his company SEEDS . They get into Jordan’s new found interest of stand up comedy, March Madness predictions, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start-5:50 Jordan’s Background
5:50-11:12 Making money for teens
11:12-15:25 Young Moguls Brand
15:25-19:22 Disney Dreamers Academy / Steve Harvey
19:22-26:38 Publishing a book
26:38-36:11 Brooklyn Yearbook
36:11-41:50 SEEDS
41:50-50:00 Stand up comedy
50:00-51:58 March Madness Predictions
51:58-55:38 Music identity segment
55:38-End Life 10 years in the future
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 -
Empire State of Mind w/ Mike Press
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Mike Press and they discuss the creation and evolution of Mike’s streetwear brand ‘Twenty Four New York,’ the marketing strategy for the brand and some of the celebrities who have worn the brand. Mike speaks on his podcast series Bowl’d Entrepreneurs, his personal styling choices, being featured in a Beyonce music video, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start-11:40 Mike intro
11:40-16:51 Different jobs right after college
16:51-25:26 The creation and evolution of TwentyFour New York
25:26-31:15 Scaling the brand
31:15-35:48 Celebrities wearing the brand
35:48-42:30 Personal styling choices
42:30-51:45 Bowl’d entrepreneurs
51:45-55:24 Sources of inspiration
55:24-59:14 Music identity segment
59:14-End Life 10 years in the future
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 -
Entrepreneur w/ Scooter Taylor
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Scooter Taylor and he discusses creating a Youtube channel with a big following in the early 2010s and working with Marques Brownlee. He speaks about his time at Morehouse college, becoming the first intern at Yik Yak and the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. He discusses the success of West Peek, reflecting on his biggest lessons learned. Listen for this and much more
TIME STAMPS:
Start-7:15 Scooter’s background
7:15-17:30 Building a Youtube channel early on
17:30-24:40 Time at Morehouse College
24:40-34:30 Being the first intern at Yik Yak
34:30-42:28 Becoming an entrepreneur
42:28-47:44 West Peek
47:44-51:00 Music identity segment
51:00-End Life in 10 years
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 -
Thinking Out Loud w/ Max Misrahi & Julia Mendelsohn
In this relationship focused episode, Folarin is joined by Max and Julia as they discuss the journey of their relationship from meeting for the first time, to their first date through dating for over 3 years so far. They discuss what dating is like in New York City, making time for a relationship while working demanding jobs, and if it's more expensive to be in a relationship or single. Listen for this and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start - 3:00 Max and Julia intro
3:00-11:17 Start of the relationship
11:17-15:24 First date story
15:24-20:33 What qualifies as a date?
20:33-25:40 Reflecting on the first date
25:40-32:00 Does the price of a date matter?
32:00-36:20 Months between dates
36:20-46:30 The relationship becomes official
46:30-47:47 Valentines day
47:47-50:30 Dating in NYC and as adults
50:30-56:41 Highlights of the relationship
56:41-1:04:50 Rapid fire questions
1:04:50-1:08:12 Music identity segment
1:08:12-End Life in 10 years
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 -
Different Pattern w/ Femi Aina
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Femi Aina and he discusses his experience growing up in Far Rockaway and early career aspirations . They then discuss Femi’s journey into fashion, launching his own luxury fashion brand “Femi Aina New York,” the distinction between luxury and premium, and designer influences. They get into Super Bowl predictions, the importance of taking care of your mental health, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start-6:00 Femi Intro / the good side of social media
6:00-15:28 Growing up in Far Rockaway
15:28-23:45 Early career aspirations
23:45-30:41 Journey into fashion
30:41-40:20 Launching a luxury fashion brand
40:20-50:11 Favorite designers / fashion inspiration
50:11-54:34 Luxury vs Premium
54:34-1:04:40 Mental health conversation
1:04:40-1:06:58 AFCON / Super Bowl
1:06:58-1:08:45 Music Identity Segment
1:08:45- End Life in 10 years
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
Customer Reviews
Dope conversations and impressive collection of guests
Had a friend that turned me on to the podcast. Went into it pretty blind and I’ve come to really like it. A diverse mix of seasoned & renowned public figures to everyday people doing awesome things. Always great content.