Storytime: Gratitude

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://waypodcast.com]/​​​ https://tiny.cc/waypodcast [https://tiny.cc/waypodcast]

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 [https://www.yesfredia.com]/fictional​ Comedy Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNe_-.. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNe_-..].​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesfredia/?.. [https://www.instagram.com/yesfredia/?..].​ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Ga.. [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Ga..].​ It's A Lool Podcast: https://www.itsalookwith.us [https://www.itsalookwith.us]/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yesfredia?lang [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://waypodcast.com]/​​​ https://tiny.cc [https://tiny.cc]/waypodcast​

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/ [https://www.opnbx.com/] and https://www.opndx.com/ [https://www.opndx.com/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/quise7 [https://twitter.com/quise7] Deem Journal: https://www.deemjournal.com/ [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://waypodcast.com]/​ https://tiny.cc/waypodcast [https://tiny.cc/waypodcast]

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://roywanguhu.com/], https://elewacamera.com/ [https://elewacamera.com/], and https://elewamedia.com/ [https://elewamedia.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roywanguhu/ [https://www.instagram.com/roywanguhu/] Cooking with Nanu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNL7IDKLtZq1xhAtw3SHmg [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://waypodcast.com]/​ https://tiny.cc/waypodcast [https://tiny.cc/waypodcast]

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 [http://www.ellevateyou.com]/​ on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindayaven [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://waypodcast.com]/​ https://tiny.cc/waypodcast [https://tiny.cc/waypodcast]