Lets Deep It

Wall Street Can’t Save You, Investing in Yourself, & Creative Entrepreneurship with Folarin Okulaja

Episode 10 featuring Folarin Okulaja—aka Flo, the multifaceted mind behind “Go with the Flo” and Reps Capital. This one’s a deep dive into reinvention, intention, and what it really means to bet on yourself. Flo opens up about his journey from Princeton neuroscience to Wall Street finance to building brands that center community and purpose. We get into everything from growing a podcast with impact, to launching a clothing line rooted in discipline (“Reps” as in doing the work), to finding flow through faith, friendship, and creative risk. He breaks down how to balance ambition with authenticity, build something that compels people to show up, and why the biggest investment you’ll ever make is the one in yourself. If you’re chasing meaning, building from scratch, or trying to figure out your next pivot—this episode’s a reminder that legacy starts with self-work. Listen to the FULL PODCAST and follow on: ✨ Spotify - (https://open.spotify.com/show/4ECfeNv... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFBZMVQwV3daekVoLU1OLVFha29QY3Bnbmx2UXxBQ3Jtc0tuY3RDWlJIY3ozQUJ2VkVFUEx3NWdDX1hxQ0VUeUFrX3p4eC1FMkU1OGtkQVVqUWxaOEkzY2tSZjZfdXo5UXR6SEJaNU1kdnVvU1RfOEE3aklDeVF0X1dqSlhSNjNpdlhZU2g3NVh6dFEtTF9OeVpwRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F4ECfeNv...&v=mJJqwLBIKMU]) ✨ Apple Podcasts - (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXN4WXZrRkwyczIxNUlMOUFYTjE3Z241c0kxd3xBQ3Jtc0ttN1lOQ0RxVVVWUDU4UW1UYzB4TTlYVUlPVnhDREcxdE9JN3NTVDc2TDQ0Y1BUWXRDVEkyWWg2VXQ4MXJ6VDBpX1A2TlhFd25vcTluU3pOcnMxTzRqdVctWE0yZkt6Wl96NkxGeHlwN2E2aEtibW1CTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast...&v=mJJqwLBIKMU])✨ Tiktok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@itssikirat?is... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGZoWGE3SEd0RnFaWXlvd0Q1TVBoRnJ2NmY1QXxBQ3Jtc0tsUk5UUzFuUEFNYl9UQ3piRlB2b3ZVS1c3MzBJSG54YVprS0pGZmsxenhvUUlVbVkzcmpISW5CWGc4VzFfLWY5cnZ6NWdpaWQ5aThHeERydTdkbGliN2NlTTZURlN6MVdsU3FDSjJla3NNSC1YMlJVNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40itssikirat%3Fis...&v=mJJqwLBIKMU]) ✨ Instagram - ( / letsdeepitp.. )☕ Host: Sikirat: / @itssikirat on IG☕ Guest: Folarin Okulaja / IG @okulajaf Podcast Go with the Flo @gwtfloo on IGReps Capital Brand / IG @repscapitalcoYour LET'S DEEP IT Submissions 💌: letsdeepitpodcast form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnlBNVAyLXRVb2xFeVJ6SE0yZlBoUTJoTFhsd3xBQ3Jtc0trX2EzRFRSOUZwbS1TaV91a0N3cEREWjZGaXctRVhIdmdPemRzektvWTd4NGNvRVE3eU9sZDVCbzdIcGI2WTVYaEVrOTNRVkcwT3Y1WFRqdEV0Tk9OYThBbjBHYk1ILUQ2N0lSejY4NllBTnNTWkZmWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FA...&v=mJJqwLBIKMU])If you'd like to work with us/be on the show email us: letsdeepitpodcast@gmail.comPODCAST Let's Deep It Podcast#LETSDEEPIT [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/letsdeepit] #LETSDEEPITPODCAST [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/letsdeepitpodcast] Sending mad love, Besos pookies!#LETSDEEPIT [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/letsdeepit] #LETSDEEPITPODCAST [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/letsdeepitpodcast]

Creating the Hottest Social Club in NYC: Parties, Blind Dating, and Real Community w/ Britney Burns

Episode 9 featuring the powerhouse behind BrunchinBK, Britney Burns! This episode is packed with behind-the-scenes gems on building an IRL-first social scene—how to curate can’t-miss parties, turn meetups into real community, and scale vibes into something sustainable. Britney opens up about crafting a members-club energy without the velvet rope, brand partnerships that actually fit the culture, and the logistics that make a great party feel effortless. We dive into designing signature experiences, storytelling through events, and why creating safe, inclusive spaces keeps people coming back. If the goal is to build connection off-screen and make a city feel smaller, this one is a blueprint.Listen to the FULL PODCAST and follow on: ✨ Spotify - (https://open.spotify.com/show/4ECfeNv... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbi01OXhFRDI3ckNrbWp2SU1pdzJuUDRkN3Q1QXxBQ3Jtc0tsVGJsU2YzbXZUNGR1dS1NUXVFRnVsTURMeElXdGV0bm5GbUg3ZDFmNUdXR2pqNnBPOU1jb19MZ3ZlQkIzREVpaVdWV0ZEeDVZXzRpcUVhS2JCa1pyM0dDZXhZVzhmSVRRdy1XLWlOdjg2RkRwaUhXTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F4ECfeNv...&v=x91AQtKHOjo]) ✨ Apple Podcasts - (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazRoRFZPNlZXU1UwbU5Zc19oOFhKUV9BaTJ3QXxBQ3Jtc0trdkIwZnJEZmhhVlFSNGtqN1g0Ti00eEpIanczRTdGbWFZZHRqYU9KOTZDSVZsWDY4UFZvRVF0aEJSdElpbEt3bDZKMHc5X1ZKV2l1NUhMYVNrX1JNcktMbUoyZXhWMVJKbFdhZWoxQ3VqWjRCdVF6aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast...&v=x91AQtKHOjo])✨ Tiktok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@itssikirat?is... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEp3c09FZFo1bnNwU01CWlJpQk93WTVfSmJhZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttOERvS012TzdLeVkydmpHcGF2cFVEZC1MRzBqTnR6clMwUFdFT2p3YjlkY0xoM2UzWWtwS2NlcjRMMWcwNHhnUUh0VGxJZWVQNGxNS1RMenhWZm9QcVI3aTVoSU5ka0VEWlctc2J4dnFUaVdrWVRNWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40itssikirat%3Fis...&v=x91AQtKHOjo]) ✨ Instagram - ( / letsdeepitp.. )☕ Host: Sikirat: / @itssikirat on IG☕ Guest: Britney Burns: @britburns on IG Founder of BrunchinBK (brunchininbk on IG)Your LET'S DEEP IT Submissions 💌: letsdeepitpodcast form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblJERDZMRUM0djJGa3NGYXpCQTRiTVN2Yzd1Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuRHk4THBLaVhtbnFFdDZSaXBYYU1vaFNNX3ZldmRtNG1IY1l2c1RDRURpRWVWMVZqZ2xRVXY0TFh4Tm9rWVR4ZjZxd1pDcFZwV2Q0cF9LTVNCdEVjUVVCSGlTVjgzU2dCLTVnR2I0NDJIN2RQUGlZRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FA...&v=x91AQtKHOjo])WBAR RADIO AT Columbia UniversityIf you'd like to work with us/be on the show email us: letsdeepitpodcast@gmail.comPODCAST Let's Deep It Podcast#LETSDEEPIT [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/letsdeepit] #LETSDEEPITPODCAST [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/letsdeepitpodcast] Sending mad love, Besos pookies!

Making first 100k as an Influencer, All Things Media Literacy & "Girl Just Vibe" with Kelsey Russell

Episode 7 featuring the Print Princess, Kelsey Russell! This episode is absolutely packed with behind-the-scenes insights into the influencer world—from building a full-time career in content creation to navigating the wild world of brand partnerships and those coveted all-expenses-paid trips. Kelsey opens up about her genuine passion for media literacy and staying informed in our fast-paced digital age, plus we dive into what it's really like being a young woman making moves in New York City. We get real about modern dating culture, why removing pressure creates better connections, and the liberating power of "just vibing through" life's uncertainties. This conversation will leave you feeling inspired, informed, and joyful. Listen to the FULL PODCAST and follow on: ✨ Spotify - (https://open.spotify.com/show/4ECfeNv...) ✨ Apple Podcasts - (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)✨ Tiktok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@itssikirat?is...) ✨ Instagram - ( / letsdeepitp.. )☕ Host: Sikirat: / @itssikirat ☕ Guest: Kelsey: / @kelscruss on IG & TikTokYour LET'S DEEP IT Submissions 💌: letsdeepitpodcast form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...)WBAR RADIO AT Columbia UniversityIf you'd like to work with us/be on the show email us: letsdeepitpodcast@gmail.comPODCAST Let's Deep It Podcast#LETSDEEPIT #LETSDEEPITPODCAST Sending mad love, Besos pookies!#LETSDEEPIT #LETSDEEPITPODCAST

Owning It! From Harlem Shake to Popping Bottles: Disrupting the Food & Champagne Industry w/ DarDra

Dive into this episode of Let’s Deep It with me, Sikirat Mustapha, as I sit down with DarDra—the dynamic owner of Harlem Shake and Harlem Champagnes! This conversation is a masterclass in hustle, heart, and building Black-owned brands that embody the true spirit of Harlem.DarDra keeps it real about the journey of bringing Harlem Shake to life, the influences that shaped her vision, and what it truly takes to remain authentic in the face of gentrification and a changing New York. We unpack what keeps Black-owned businesses thriving despite the odds, why she decided to launch a champagne brand in an industry where only 1% of wine labels are Black-owned, and how she’s flipping stereotypes while pouring into her roots. We also discuss expansion plans, community inspiration, and the ways her brands celebrate and uplift Harlem.Plus: juicy confessions, “This or That,” honest Q&A, trending culture, and a little Black-owned trivia—because you know we KEEP IT 100!Whether you’re a foodie, entrepreneur, culture lover, or just nosy (no shame, pookie!), this episode is for you. Expect major gems, plenty of laughs, & pure Harlem pride.✨ Listen to the FULL PODCAST and follow on:Spotify - (https://open.spotify.com/show/4ECfeNv...)Apple Podcasts - (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@itssikirat)Instagram - (@letsdeepitpodcast)☕ Host: Sikirat (@itssikirat)☕ Guest: DarDra (@harlemshakenyc | @harlemchampagnes)Your LET’S DEEP IT confessions & stories 💌: letsdeepitpodcast form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...)If you want to work with us or be on the show, email: letsdeepitpodcast@gmail.com#LETSDEEPIT #LETSDEEPITPODCASTSending mad love—besos pookies!

Betting on Yourself in Your 20s, OpenInvite, Alcohol-Free Functions, and Kompa music with Mayer

EPISODE 6 BABYYYY!! In this episode, we discuss everything from entrepreneurship, starting a NYC Collective "Open Invite", Alcohol-Free Functions, Kompa music taking over the world, and traveling the globe in your 20s. (AD) Fish.Audio: The most realistic AI Speech. Voice Cloning, Voice Library, VoiceOver, and more Listen to the FULL PODCAST and follow on: ✨ Spotify - (https://open.spotify.com/show/4ECfeNv...) ✨ Apple Podcasts - (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)✨ Tiktok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@itssikirat?is...) ✨ Instagram - ( / letsdeepitp.. )☕ Host: Sikirat: / itssikirat ☕ Guest: Mayer: / kingmayster - aopeninvite.com Your LET'S DEEP IT Submissions 💌: letsdeepitpodcast form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...)If you'd like to work with us/be on the show email us: letsdeepitpodcast@gmail.comPODCAST Let's Deep It Podcast#LETSDEEPIT #LETSDEEPITPODCAST Sending mad love, Besos pookies!#LETSDEEPIT #LETSDEEPITPODCAST