Who Are You? Podcast Kemi Amin

In this episode, I share my short story (true events) on gratitude.

Check back next Friday for our next guest conversation.
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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/​​​
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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​

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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​

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/

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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

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

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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

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/​

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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

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
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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/

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