The Brief Dive

Filimon
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This podcast is a mix of topics from mental health to philosophy. You’ll hear topics from anxiety and goal setting to how everything in the world is connected. Filimon shares his ways of self-improvement and how it could help you in the long run. If you’re a teen who wants to take this deep-thinking/self-help skill into their future career with a limited amount of time, The Brief Dive is the place to be.

  1. JAN 21

    Why Children of Immigrants Feel Emotionally Behind

    In this episode, Filimon talks about why children of immigrant parents often feel emotionally behind, never fully satisfied by achievements, and constantly driven by the pressure to repay their parents’ sacrifices.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.

    29 min

  2. JAN 14

    When You Understand Your Language But CAN’T Speak It…

    In this episode, Filimon talks about the pressure of being expected to speak your language and the embarrassing moments that happen when the words don’t come out right.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.

    22 min

  3. JAN 8

    My Biggest Addiction In 2025...

    Happy New Year! In this episode, I thank you for the support that carried me through 2025, share our vision for 2026, and open up honestly about my biggest addiction last year....SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.

    15 min

  4. JAN 7

    Rapid Fire Questions While Building a Gingerbread House (Goes Wrong!)

    In this episode, I’m building a gingerbread house with my cousin, Zebilon, while answering rapid fire questions, from funny and random to lowkey personal. What started as a chill holiday activity quickly turned into chaos, laughter, and a gingerbread house that barely survived.LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1

    26 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    We Learned Too Much About Each Other This Christmas... | Christmas Cousin Chronicles

    In this episode of The Brief Dive, I’m joined by my cousins for a night of games, laughs, and questions that probably should’ve stayed unanswered. We play Who’s Most Likely To, throw out funny scenario-based questions, and dive into some surprisingly juicy personal topics that reveal way more than just holiday vibes. Between the jokes and call-outs, old childhood stories resurface, family dynamics get exposed, and the conversation shifts from pure comedy to moments that actually make you think. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and real — exactly how family conversations tend to go when everyone’s home for the holidays. If you like honest conversations, playful debates, and seeing what questions really reveal about people… this is the Christmas episode to watch. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN ON: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039 FOLLOW ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpy SNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fG TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1 INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg== TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1 Timestamps: 00:00 Preview 0:23 Intro 1:07 Question 1 2:33 Question 2 3:31 Question 3 4:47 Question 4 7:01 Question 5 9:11 Question 6 10:21 Question 7 10:36 Question 8 12:30 Question 9 12:56 Question 10 13:22 Question 11 13:44 Question 12 15:06 Question 13 16:23 Question 14 17:47 Question 15 19:36 Question 16 20:10 Question 17 21:04 Question 18 21:11 Question 19 21:23 Question 20 21:29 Question 21 23:46 Question 22 24:40 Question 23 25:57 Question 24 28:09 Question 25 29:13 Question 26 31:18 Question 27 31:43 Question 28 34:07 Question 29 39:21 Question 30 41:40 Question 31 47:35 Dive & Deliver 54:28 Outro

    56 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    How This Barber Built a Six-Figure Business at 21 | Barbershop, Business, & Balance

    In this episode of The Brief Dive, I sit down with Muneeb Mohammed, better known as MoneybCutz — a 21-year-old habesha barber from the DMV who’s built a six-figure business through consistency, precision, and a deep respect for his craft. We talk about his journey into barbering, the mindset it takes to run a business at a young age, and how barbershop culture shapes trust, discipline, and identity. We also get into imposter syndrome, raising prices, social media, and what it really takes to stay grounded while your life starts moving fast. If you’re a young entrepreneur, creative, or someone trying to build something meaningful without losing yourself — this episode is for you. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039 FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpy SNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fG TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1 INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg== TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1 MoneybCutz Socials: TIKTOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@moneybcutz?_r=1&_t=ZT-92CqfjyQ6gv INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/moneybcutz?igsh=YXFncWM4M2Vpd2Vy BOOK WITH MONEYBCUTZ HERE: https://booksy.com/en-us/instant-experiences/widget/1552975?instant_experiences_enabled=true&ig_ix=true&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAOrJDlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadhjS5zie8vwy_1sN7gwafMWheX2ds6uEtmEdaRtjIAOazbnOZHYDmCp1TXWQ_aem_gzRM_v-IqbqnM4TypE8wPw Timestamps: 00:00 Preview0:28 Intro2:11 What Motivated MoneybCutz to Start?4:25 Does He Cut His Own Hair?5:16 The ONE Feeling Every Client Should Leave With?6:45 How Does MoneybCutz Keep Track Of All His Clients?7:56 What Is The Mindset Muneeb Live By Everyday?10:48 Running A Business While Life Moves Fast12:43 The Real Reason Why He Raised His Prices14:26 What He Gave Up To Get Ahead At 2116:50 Networking With Rich Barbers In Miami20:58 What Was The Biggest Haircut Mistake MoneybCutz Made?22:26 Experiencing Imposter Syndrome Mid-Cut???25:15 Easiest vs. Hardest Styles To Do?26:23 Do Barbers Need Their Own 'Signature Cut'?27:53 Following Trends As A Barber28:52 How His Family/Friends Reacted To His Fast Growth?32:30 Cutting Hair From His House To The Barbershop35:06 MoneybCutz' Next Chapter?38:02 Advice For Those Starting In Their Own Business41:40 Outro

    43 min

  7. 12/17/2025

    Are We Losing Our Culture in College? | Slander, Stories, & Sisterhood

    In this episode of The Brief Dive, I sit down with Nuhamin and Mariamawit, two George Mason University students who serve on the Executive Board of the Ethiopian & Eritrean Student Association (EESA). We get real about what it feels like to lose your culture in college, how to stay grounded in your identity, and what keeps us connected to our roots when everything around us is pulling us in a different direction.But of course… we also got very sidetracked — in the best way possible.We talked about Habesha men slander, why some Habeshas try to “act Black,” crazy travel stories, friendship dynamics, and the hilarious realities of being East African in the U.S.Both guests are also TikTok creators, so we dive into what it really takes to go viral, why they post the type of content they do, and how they balance school, clubs, culture, and the pressure of social media.If you're Habesha, a first-gen student, a creator, or someone who feels like you’re trying to keep your identity alive in a world of distractions — this episode is for you.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1Both Socials:https://www.tiktok.com/@marynuha?_r=1&_t=ZT-9279pSbdVJWNuhamin's Socials:https://www.tiktok.com/@nuhamin_k?_r=1&_t=ZT-9278yUNZBDZMariamawit's Socials:https://www.tiktok.com/@06maryy06?_r=1&_t=ZT-9278vR8keJDTimestamps:00:00 Preview0:24 Intro3:52 "Who's Most Likely To...?"7:20 Why They Joined EESA at GMU?8:01 How These Two First Met11:18 Is Your Content A Job To You?13:56 Their Favorite TikTok They've Ever Made17:11 Balancing School, Content, & EESA?20:04 Keeping Eachother Accountable24:06 Choosing Their Career Paths?29:38 Friendships Outside The Habesha Community37:40 Why Some Habeshas Try To "Act Black"?46:30 Roller Coasters47:56 How Their Friendship Affected Them49:38 Crazy Travel Stories53:00 Have They Lost Their Culture?56:40 Habesha Community And Their Content?1:06:43 Is This Generation Too Sensitive?1:11:44 Where Did Habesha Men Slander Come From?!1:16:55 Marry Men Back Home vs. Marrying Here?1:20:03 What Helps Them Preserve Their Culture?1:22:40 Showing Affection In Habesha Friendships/Families1:24:57 Last Piece Of Advice1:28:10 Dive & Deliver1:34:39 Outro

    1h 36m

  8. 12/03/2025

    The Rise of a Habesha Model | Fashion, Culture and Controversy

    In this episode, we sit down with Michael Simon, an Ethiopian model, fashion content creator, streamer, and college student to talk about creativity from a personal angle. Michael talks about his relationship with fashion, how it shapes his confidence, the way it influences how he shows up creatively, and what it’s like to build a personal brand while still balancing real life.Throughout the episode, Michael reflects on growth, self expression, and the lessons he’s learned while building confidence in both his work and himself. It’s an authentic look at growth, style, and learning how to stand on your own as a young creative in today’s digital space.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.Michael's Socials:TIKTOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@yung.michael?_r=1&_t=ZT-91qhTbCsXYThttps://www.tiktok.com/@thatgmikeyclips?_r=1&_t=ZT-91qhetVGSAYINSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/michaelsimonx?igsh=MXgya3VwMzRtenljcA==Timestamps:00:00 Preview0:31 Intro2:54 Who Is Michael?5:42 Fit Of The Day6:43 Why Start Content Creation?7:35 Why Get Into Fashion?8:47 How Did You Start Having Good Taste In Fashion?11:16 Are Designer Clothes Worth It?12:30 Why Manipulate Your Clothes?13:20 How Do You Find Your Own Sense Of Style?15:24 Does Attractiveness Override Drip?18:52 Fashion & First Impressions22:03 What's Your Favorite Flic?22:57 The Photoshoot Process25:45 Gaining Confidence During Photoshoots27:34 Habesha Community And Fashion???31:53 Habesha Restrictions On Fashion33:40 Being Habesha In The Fashion Industry34:04 The Problem With Creators In The DMV37:21 What Are Creators You Look Up To?39:08 Is This A Passion, Hobby, A Job?39:40 Taking Photos In Addis Ababa41:57 Do You Believe In Gatekeeping?43:32 What Is Your Dream Shoot/Collab?46:36 Michael's Advice For Future Content Creators47:20 Dive & Deliver50:58 Outro

    52 min
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This podcast is a mix of topics from mental health to philosophy. You’ll hear topics from anxiety and goal setting to how everything in the world is connected. Filimon shares his ways of self-improvement and how it could help you in the long run. If you’re a teen who wants to take this deep-thinking/self-help skill into their future career with a limited amount of time, The Brief Dive is the place to be.

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  • Creator
    Filimon
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Filimon
  • Show Website
    The Brief Dive