Who Are You? Podcast

Kemi Amin

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

Episodes

  1. 04/24/2021

    Storytime: Gratitude

    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

  2. 04/17/2021

    Changing lanes from lawyer to comedian...Who Are You, Fredia Lucas?

    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​

  3. 04/10/2021

    Opening the design box...Who Are You, Marquise Stillwell?

    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

  4. 04/02/2021

    Director of photography who learns by seeing and doing...Who Are You, Roy Wanguhu?

    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

  5. 03/27/2021

    What does a painter and a leadership coach have in common?...Who Are You, Elle Yaven?

    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

  6. 10/17/2020

    Making time for personal freedom, invest in black artists, and unpacking depression | Ep 4

    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

    Making time for personal freedom, invest in black artists, and unpacking depression | Ep 4

  7. 10/17/2020

    To be creative or to be super creative, that is the question...Who Are You, Delanie West? Ep 5

    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/

    To be creative or to be super creative, that is the question...Who Are You, Delanie West? Ep 5

  8. 08/22/2020

    From corporate job to full-time artist and addressing depression...Episode 3

    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

    From corporate job to full-time artist and addressing depression...Episode 3

  9. 08/18/2020

    Divorce and death: Finding the silver lining...Episode 2

    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/

    Divorce and death: Finding the silver lining...Episode 2

  10. 08/15/2020

    Overcoming divorce & embracing self love one meal at a time...Who Are You, Sutanya Dacres? Episode 1

    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/

    Overcoming divorce & embracing self love one meal at a time...Who Are You, Sutanya Dacres? Episode 1

  11. 08/10/2020

    Who Are You? Episode 0

    Hi, I'm Kemi, host of the Who Are You Podcast. I talk to you and special guests about purpose. In this episode, I introduce myself and my own ideas around purpose. I call this segment Reflections, which I publish on Mondays. The complimentary segment called Conversations publishes every Friday and feature conversations with friends of the show. Reflections are audio-only and Conversations include the video chat. In the next episode, I speak to my very first guest Sutanya Dacres, a Jamaican American ex-pat living in Paris, and host of the Dinner for One podcast. That conversation drops this Friday, August 14. To early get access to the episodes, join the email list at https://waypodcast.com/ Enjoy!

    Who Are You? Episode 0
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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

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  • Creator
    Kemi Amin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Kemi Amin
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    Who Are You? Podcast