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. #51 -Chicago Made w/ itoldLexi

    APR 20

    #51 -Chicago Made w/ itoldLexi

    In this episode, Folarin is joined by Chicago-based R&B singer and songwriter itoldLexi. They discuss her early start in music through the Chicago Children’s Choir, the discipline and international experiences that shaped her, and how her parents helped guide her creative journey. Lexi shares her time at Berklee College of Music, navigating finding her sound, and the process of developing as an artist. They also get into her experiences working with Chance the Rapper, performing at Lollapalooza, and building confidence as a performer. The conversation also touches on vulnerability in songwriting, personal growth, her time living in London, and what’s next for her career, and much more!! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 – Intro 2:30 – Growing up + getting into music (Chicago Children’s Choir) 6:30 – Choir experience + discipline + international travel 11:00 – Musical influences + early songwriting 15:30 – Finding her sound + artistry development 20:00 – Personal growth + London experience + self-improvement 26:30 – Berklee College of Music 32:30 – Songwriting process + vulnerability in music 36:30 – Working with Chance the Rapper + early industry moments 40:30 – Performing (Lollapalooza + live shows) 42:30 – Putting music out + confidence as an artist 43:45 – Goals for the future + what success looks like 45:23 – 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

    46 min
  2. #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

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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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