Culture Class Podcast

Popularly known as "THE LOBBYING PRO", Corky is a Lobbying/Government Relations Professional based in Colorado.

Rachael talks about her experience growing up in a Jewish family and how she came to make friends from all over the world.

Former Culture Class Co-host and recurring guest-host Tongwa stops by to chop it up with Nosa. Tongwa & Nosa launched Culture Class Podcast in the studios of American University's School of Communication in 2018.

Sambaza was born in Kenya but has lived in the US for over 20 years. He talks about the dynamics of raising Kenyan-American Children outside of Kenya.......plus other lessons of fatherhood. Listen to the Sambaza Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096

Nosa guest pods with Okwuchi Okaa for an episode of The Irregular Show, the #1 podcast for Nigerian millennials in America. The Irregular Show is part of Pod Break; an African podcasting collective of which Culture Class is a member. Learn more at www.podbreak.org

Elvis tells the story of his Father being kidnapped in Guatemala and his family's decade-long quest to find justice. Learn more and support Elvis by checking out his website: https://www.storiesbyelvis.com/ Disclaimer: Statements made in this episode were not independently verified and names may have been changed due to safety concerns.

Nosa talks to Leadership Coach Akua Nyame-Mensah about Black/African Leadership.

Mo left Nigeria in her 20's. Now in her 30's, she shares lessons on survival, grit, trauma and love......truly an adventurous ride.

Adedayo Fashanu is the founder and CEO of TanTV, one of the leading editorial and subscription streaming service catering to the African and multicultural global diaspora. Adedayo shares her experience running the media start-up and her vision for the future.

Martine recounts her personal journey as a stateless person and undocumented immigrant; narrating how her seven-year battle with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) eventually resulted in her gaining U.S. citizenship. Martine's website: illegalamongus.com OR martinekalaw.com

Anisa is a fast-rising Australian comedian born in Uganda. Check her out on Instagram : @anisa_nandaula

Justa was born to a royal family in Tanzania but spent most of her life living outside her birth country. She talks about her early experiences living abroad, battling with culture shock, moving back home to start her travel company and why everyone should be 'curious on Tanzania'.

Three years after appearing on the podcast, Abby returns for another valentine episode. https://thesocialmm.club/

A Clubhouse collaboration between Pod Break and Naija Pod Bub

Is Black Tax helping or hurting the black community? How do Africans from different countries deal with Black Tax? Pod Break & Zambian Podcasters Hub got together to host a public twitter space about this.

Richard talks about growing up all over the world, his lessons from marriage and why he considers himself a storyteller.

Originally published March 6th 2020, we revisit this episode from Andres Romero; talking about his upbringing in Tijuana, Mexico and his love for travel.

Zambian Banker and Podcaster Nancy talks about her transition from the Zambian countryside to the boogie-down Bronx, New York. We also talk about professional and personal relationships. Check out her podcast Concrete Pastures on concretepastures.com

Mark Masters is Colorado's 2nd cleanest comedian. He is a comedy club headliner who has performed and been featured in media outlets around the world. He hosts and books the Vail Comedy Show in Vail, Colorado Mark wrote and published the book 'Not Good Yet'; the incredible but true story of his first six months of comedy.

Filomena is a singer/songwriter from Barletta, Italy. She speaks three languages and has travelled all over the world as a musician. She talks about her experience performing globally, what it's like living in different countries and why no matters where she goes, love comes back. Filomena recently released her first EP 'Love Will Come Back'. The project is available everywhere you find albums.

Nosa sits with Nacy Siisii of the concrete pastures podcast to talk entrepreneurship.

Nosa talks to Sambaza about Pod Break and the podcasting journey so far. Friends/Listeners support: donorbox.org/podbreak Join us in Chicago https://forms.gle/enqG2CR8J3dMHvrw6 Learn more about podbreak podbreak.org

Andrea has spent most of her life trying to reconcile her identity. On this episode she talks about growing up African in America, living in Serbia & being the only Black Girl on Mars. She also talks about the upcoming African Podcaster event PODBREAK Friends/Listeners support: donorbox.org/podbreak Listeners can join us in Chicago https://forms.gle/enqG2CR8J3dMHvrw6 Website podbreak.org

Dr. Tori Brown is a multifaceted author, entrepreneur, business developer, and professional strategist. She talks about how people of color can acquire wealth through home ownership.

Reverend Yugen Bond, reiki master and author of "Enough-ism: This Minimalist Wants More" has a master's in metaphysical sciences. She once thought meditation was boring, had both too much and nothing to wear, and didn't know how to slow down her thoughts. Time to share it with the world, especially with you.

DawnSherine was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder after a suicide attempt 17 years ago. She talks about how to manage your mental health living with similar disorders.

Sudanese American Hana Baba is a journalist who talks about the importance of controlling the narrative. She hosts The Stoop on Radiotopia and has her own show Crosscurrent on KALW 91.7fm San Francisco. Hana uses per 'radio powers' to paint the African story with a better brush. Her work has won awards by the San Francisco Press Club , the Society of Professional Journalists Northern California, the National Association of Black Journalists- and she was named a Bay Area African Cultural Icon by the California Legislature.

Erica runs the UK based Crypto Curry Club. She also lectures on Crypto @ Warwick Business School and has spent years researching Crypto's biggest scams. On this episode, Erica speaks about the darkest elements of crypto; the scams, multi-billion dollar Ponzi schemes, hacks and mysteries. Check out Erica's book: Crypto Wars- Faked Deaths, Missing Billions and Industry Disruption

Originally published in March 2020, Senaeit explains the significance of Boon (coffee), Werki (jewelry), Zuria (dresses) Henna (tattoos) and Tigrinya(language) in Eritrean culture.

First published June 19, 2019(Episode 027)

Emily was born and raised in the Amish culture and hated it. She talks about early struggles with the religion, leaving and eventually teaching others to take control of their life and step into their own power.

Originally published October 27, 2019.

Errol grew up in Jamaica but now lives on Denver, Colorado. He created the board game called Popongo.

Originally published January 2020, we revisit this amazing episode with Paul Duane. Paul is a photographer and Comedian who enjoys the simple pleasures in life. You know, like riding his bike, taking amazing photos and sporting his heels and nylons around Salt Lake City. Paul's website: soulanarchist.com/

Sarah is a medium, psychic, telepath and channel who helps people connect with their spiritual path. www.sarahjstrong.com

Jeanne helps people attract and create their ideal relationship--or a soul mate in alignment with their values and life purpose. Using law of attraction, she guides clients on overcoming self-limiting beliefs, clarify their vision and inspire them to action and love

Originally published May 10, 2020. Nosa speaks with retired Nigerian Artiste and early Afrobeats originator Eldee The Don. Eldee talks about growing up in Kaduna, having a near death experience during a religious conflict, his relationship with his Father, founding a fraternity in the University of Lagos, meeting his wife and what happened with Trybesmen 2.0

Born in l953 in Richmond, Virginia, and grew up in Kent, Ohio, Dr Yoho was an Eagle Scout and a Judo wrestler. He spent four years at Oberlin College and went to Small College National Championships in Varsity Wrestling his senior year. He was then accepted at one of the finest medical schools in the United States, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Spending more than three decades as a doctor, Dr Yoho talks about the corruption in the US medical industry.

Rewind episode with Assetou Xango. Originally published November 10, 2019 (Ep 047). Website: assetouxango.com

Software Engineer, Beauty Queen, YouTuber, Superwoman. IG: @Senegoddess

Barbara Brooks (55) and Guadalupe Hirt (48) founded Second Act Women; a biz+life membership club and sisterhood of "middlescent" women reimagining their lives even when corporate, society, and others say they're over.

Happy New Year Classmates. To usher in the new year, Tongwa talks to Blandine; an actress and writer. They reflect on 2021 and its lessons. Blandine also shared her thoughts on the importance of goals and paying attention to magic moments as we strive for what we desire in 2022.

Talek is Travel Enthusiast who's been to over 110 countries. Being born to Cuban Immigrants in New York, she speaks Spanish, Italian, Portuguese & French and credits her love for travel to her Mother who owned a travel agency growing up. Check out her website: travelswithtalek.com

Dreezy Clause does not live in the North Pole but given how cold Chicago is, its close enough. He provides an opportunity to those that are looking for a Black Santa image for their holiday festivities and was the city's first Black Santa to lead the 108th annual Chicago Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Millennium Park. Website: https://www.dreezyclaus.com/

Join us as we explore the controversial world of Sperm donation; narrated through the eyes of Adam Hooper- a self proclaimed sperm activist from Australia.

Kolade Adekoya a.k.a Bvnk (pronounced Bank) is a Nigerian musician turned tech entrepreneur. He talks about being a saxophonist at age six, business lessons learnt from his Parents, his love for the arts and founding a tech company.

After 3years and 150episodes, Nosa will be taking a break from the pod to focus on other ventures. Day one co-host Tongwa will be guest hosting episodes in his absence. Nosa still remains a part of the show as Executive Producer. Podcast theme and episode schedule remains the same.

Nosa talks to Officer Wicks of the Aurora Police Dept.

Tongwa, our original co-host is Back !!! (at least briefly) Support, Advertise or Discover more here: linktr.ee/cultureclasspodcast

Messages from former guests, listeners and friends of the podcast celebrating our 150th episode.