The Black Experience

Ermias

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A podcast that is amplifying the voice of Black Creatives in the Pacific Northwest through powerful storytelling, inspiration and unity with all 🎙️ Tune in for diverse conversations and unique perspectives. New episodes every Wednesday. Celebrate with me! Listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/ermiashagos Inquiries/collabs/guest requests: ermiashagos46@gmail.com

6D AGO

From Addiction to Purpose: Jayla Snow’s Powerful Journey & Message to Gen Z

What does it take to rebuild your life and find purpose after your darkest moment? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT to support more powerful conversations like this. In this episode, rising independent singer Jayla Snow shares her raw journey through addiction, recovery, motherhood, and rediscovering her voice through music. She opens up about moving to the Pacific Northwest, choosing joy daily, and using her story to inspire the next generation to keep going—no matter what. Jayla Snow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaylasnow_/ Mama Nat's Jerk Spot Jamaican Cuisine: https://www.instagram.com/mamanatsjerkspot/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 5:00 Meet Jayla Snow & her move to the Pacific Northwest 10:48 Music roots, family influence, and creative journey 12:30 Overcoming addiction & discovering her true purpose 17:10 Healthy habits, healing, and using music as therapy 23:40 Community, motherhood, and rebuilding life 30:30 Advice to Gen Z: don’t rush life & choose happiness daily 34:15 Outro

35 min
FEB 4

How to Live Fully Without Regret | Netta Fei on Grief, Purpose & Legacy

✅ 🎧 Link to all platforms: https://linktr.ee/ermiashagos ✅ ☕One-time donation: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/tbewithermias⁠ What if loss could bring clarity instead of fear? In this powerful Q&A, I sit down with Netta Fei—author, spiritual coach, and founder of True Self Society—to discuss her book The Book of Burnett: 42 Truths for Living Life Well, Fully and Without Regret. Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT to support the show and join the conversation. Netta opens up about the inspiration behind the book, the lessons passed down from her late father, the emotional challenges of writing through grief, and the truths that continue to guide how she lives today. This episode is a grounded, honest conversation about legacy, healing, and choosing what truly matters—right now. Get Her Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Netta-Fei/dp/B0G61XXV68 Netta Fei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nettafei/ Netta Fei Substack: https://substack.com/@nettafei? TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro | Live Q&A & Why This Conversation Matters 2:28 – Who Is Netta Fei? Author of The Book of Burnett 6:21 – Honoring Her Father & The Purpose Behind the Book 10:04 – “Don’t Play Yourself Cheap” | Self-Worth & Boundaries 14:57 – “Haste Makes Waste” | Slowing Down With Intention 35:55 – Writing the Book | Lessons, Loss & Channeling Wisdom 47:23 – Marriage, Compatibility & Real Relationship Truths 56:28 – Final Reflections, Where to Buy the Book & Outro #blackexcellence #podcast #advice

59 min
JAN 28 · BONUS

Is Hip-Hop Worse Today? James Miles on the Past, Present & Future of Rap

✅ 🎧 Link to all platforms: https://linktr.ee/ermiashagos ✅ ☕One-time donation: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/tbewithermias⁠ Is hip-hop really declining—or just evolving? SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE this video if you love real conversations about culture, music, and history. In this 9-minute clip, educator and cultural leader James Miles breaks down the evolution of hip-hop from the 90s to today, East Coast vs West Coast, generational shifts in sound, and why modern hip-hop focuses more on vibe than lyricism. We also unpack how division in the culture affects the Black community and why unity matters more than ever. Follow James Here: https://www.instagram.com/fresh_professor/ Full Episode: https://youtu.be/70jqyWrqQ8Y #Jamesmiles #hiphop #mumblerap #eastcoastwestcoast

10 min
JAN 21 · BONUS

What You Need To Do To Win In 2026!

✅ 🎧 Link to all platforms: https://linktr.ee/ermiashagos ✅ ☕One-time donation: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/tbewithermias⁠ What if confidence isn’t something you find—but something you decide? In this short episode, Safia and Fuego drop real, unfiltered advice for creatives on the come-up: confidence, consistency, execution, and why “no resources” is no longer an excuse in the digital era. This conversation is a mindset reset for anyone chasing creative purpose in 2026. Perfect for photographers, podcasters, designers, entrepreneurs, and anyone building something from the ground up. Safia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safiasofly/ https://www.instagram.com/soflyspotlight/ Fuego Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuego_gatsby/ Full Episode: https://youtu.be/WsFEKKk9pTQ?si=CG6t8mEYEOnJHdfx

6 min
JAN 14

Modern Dating Is Broken — Why Coffee Dates Beat Perfection

✅ 🎧 Link to all platforms: https://linktr.ee/ermiashagos ✅ ☕One-time donation: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/tbewithermias⁠ Is modern dating broken—or just misunderstood? 🤔 Hana breaks down dating in 2026, the pressure we put on first dates, and why simplicity might be the real secret. Coffee shops > everything else. 🔥 Subscribe for more real conversations and culture-forward content Follow Hana Here: https://www.instagram.com/hanatakele21/ Full Episode: https://youtu.be/DXw-oobvrpI #moderndating #habesha #ethiopian #eritrean #coffee

8 min
JAN 7

THE BEST MOMENTS OF 2025

A year of conversations, culture, and unforgettable moments—this is The Best of 2025. This compilation brings together the most powerful clips, standout guests, and defining conversations from the past year of the podcast. From legacy voices to rising creatives, these moments capture the growth, lessons, and impact that shaped 2025. Video Editor: https://www.instagram.com/caleb.bonilla/ Music: Pixabay.com ✅ 🎧 Link to all platforms: https://linktr.ee/ermiashagos ✅ ☕One-time donation: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/tbewithermias⁠

25 min
12/24/2025

"I've Cried Over This Before"- How Razedebar Built a Fashion Brand Without Quitting

You’re going to fall—but quitting is a choice. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, SHARE this episode, and COMMENT below what creative dream you’re refusing to quit on. In this episode, I sit down with Nate Alexander aka Razedebar, a creative designer known for his handmade garment collections and raw creative honesty. We talk about failure, self-doubt, crying as a creator, and why persistence matters more than perfection. This conversation is for anyone building something from nothing and choosing not to quit. -------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:06 Meet Razedebar 8:04 Where Does His Creativity Come From? 13:36 Going Big Without Compromising 18:05 Things Arent What They Seem 20:38 Why Those Close To You Aren't Your Biggest Fans 27:05 Long Term Vision 30:15 "I Can Make Another Baby!" 33:30 Advice To Younger Generation Of Creatives 36:02 Connect With Nate Here/Outro -------------------------------- Razedebar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razedebar/ Razedebar Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@razedebar253 #CreativeJourney #FashionDesigner #Razedebar

38 min
12/24/2025

"I've Cried Over This Before"- How Razedebar Built a Fashion Brand Without Quitting

You’re going to fall—but quitting is a choice. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, SHARE this episode, and COMMENT below what creative dream you’re refusing to quit on. In this episode, I sit down with Nate Alexander aka Razedebar, a creative designer known for his handmade garment collections and raw creative honesty. We talk about failure, self-doubt, crying as a creator, and why persistence matters more than perfection. This conversation is for anyone building something from nothing and choosing not to quit. -------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:06 Meet Razedebar 8:04 Where Does His Creativity Come From? 13:36 Going Big Without Compromising 18:05 Things Arent What They Seem 20:38 Why Those Close To You Aren't Your Biggest Fans 27:05 Long Term Vision 30:15 "I Can Make Another Baby!" 33:30 Advice To Younger Generation Of Creatives 36:02 Connect With Nate Here/Outro -------------------------------- Razedebar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razedebar/ Razedebar Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@razedebar253 #CreativeJourney #FashionDesigner #Razedebar

38 min
12/17/2025

How K Money Went Viral by Owning His Culture | From Seattle to Millions of Views

What happens when you stop chasing viral moments—and start owning who you are? Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to support the show and help these stories reach more people. I sit down with K Money, a YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and content creator with millions of views, to talk about his rise in content creation, embracing his Ethiopian culture, the viral moment with IShowSpeed, and his advice for Gen-Z creators on how to truly stand out in 2026. --------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 6:17 Why The PNW? 13:10 Finding Success As A Content Creator 16:51 Crazy Encounters With Fans 22:05 Hate Comments 27:39 Streamer University 32:59 Goals For 2026 38:49 Advice To Our Generation (Gen-Z) 42:05 Connect w/KMoney Here/Outro --------------------------------------- #contentcreation #genzcreators #podcastinterview

44 min
12/03/2025

Dr. John Carlos: The Untold Story Behind the 1968 Olympic Protest

What really happened behind the most iconic protest in Olympic history? Before you watch, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this episode — this is the kind of story that deserves to reach the whole world. In this powerful conversation, Dr. John Carlos — the man who raised his fist alongside Tommie Smith at the 1968 Mexico City Games — sits down with The Black Experience Podcast to tell the story most people never learned. We travel through his Harlem upbringing, the courage forged in the Civil Rights era, the pressure of Olympic trials, the global shockwave of the raised-fist protest, and the heavy backlash that followed. Dr. Carlos also opens up about his time in the Canadian Football League, the evolution of activism, and what today’s generation must understand about speaking truth to power. This isn’t just an interview. This is a masterclass in conviction, humanity, and legacy — straight from the man who changed the world with a single gesture. ---------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:21 Who Was Young John Carlos 18:00 Olympics Victory Stand Fist. Was It Planned? 33:19 The OJ Simpson Syndrome 38:50 Olympics Backlash & Carlos Best Year In Track & Field & NFL 46:13 A Wilt Chamberlain Story 50:02 Advice To Today's Generation ---------------------------------------- The Race: https://youtu.be/bWI9raEM1-4?si=62qS0QmM8_g55ucZ Connect w/Dr.Carlos Here: https://www.instagram.com/johncarlos1968/ #blackhistory #johncarlos #1968olympics #civilrights #theblackexperiencepodcast

58 min

10 Episodes

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3 Ratings

A podcast that is amplifying the voice of Black Creatives in the Pacific Northwest through powerful storytelling, inspiration and unity with all 🎙️ Tune in for diverse conversations and unique perspectives. New episodes every Wednesday. Celebrate with me! Listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/ermiashagos Inquiries/collabs/guest requests: ermiashagos46@gmail.com

Creator

Ermias
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

10
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2026 The Black Experience