Bridge 2 Self

If Your African Heritage Gives You Identity Crisis, Listen to This (BEST of 2025!)

In the final episode of 2025, a compilation of the best soundbites, insights and personal stories from host Ben Arthur's discussions this year with second Gen Africans on navigating identity, belonging, success and purpose.

Lupita Nyong'o CNN Remarks Reveals this Truth of Our Reality

In this solo B2S episode, host Ben Arthur gives his takeaway from Lupita Nyong'o's recent viral comments regarding the film industry and how it ties into what he's pursuing with the podcast. This episode is produced by Ben Arthur.

Step Out of the Box That the World Has Created For You | Abdie Mohamed

In this episode of B2S, host Ben Arthur chats with Abdie Mohamed, a Somali-American public speaker, cybersecurity expert and lead cloud governance engineer at Lockheed Martin. Abdie discusses stepping out of one’s culture for self growth, the importance of developing communication skills in the age of AI and much more in a wide-ranging conversation. Connect with Abdie on LinkedIn at Abdie Mohamed or on Instagram at @abdiethespeaker. Episode is produced by Ben Arthur. Music courtesy of Daniel Oyefusi.

Why Second Gen Kids Help Each Other Succeed

In this solo episode, host Ben Arthur explains how second-gen kids can empower each other through their shared experience. Episode is produced by Ben Arthur. Music is courtesy of Daniel Oyefusi.

If You Have African Parents, Listen To This

Join host Ben Arthur on 'Bridge 2 Self' for a compilation episode with the best soundbites and personal stories from guests over the past three months. Dive deep into discussions on identity, success, and purpose with the children of African immigrants. The featured guests are Saron Tedla, a medical school student and aspiring ophthalmologist; Paul Faronbi, a chemical engineer and entrepreneur; and Kenneth Nti, an architecture designer and researcher. Hear their insightful journeys and experiences navigating cultures, finding self-acceptance, and maintaining a connection to their heritage. Episode is produced by Ben Arthur. Music is courtesy of Daniel Oyefusi.