Foshty Conversations

I got to sit down and chat with Uzo and Tolu from Kuteyi and Mokolo Law Firm. We talks about cutural adjustment to growing up in the US with African parents, embarking on entrepreneurship, friendships and relationships. This was a long conversation, grab a drink and join us.

Enjoy this enlightening conversation with Ral Obioha. We discuss the immigration journey and transitioning in college, expectations and challenges that most first generation immigrations face or faced in school and the impact/influence of parents and community. We discuss entrepreneurship, drive and how we can use our careers to help others. She also got me with a surprise announcement while recording.

Conversation with the CEO of Jollof Republik who is on a mission to connect people of a colourful heritage. We talk about family, businesses and plans for the future. We also explore his mission and how Jollof Republik can become the go to platform for all people with an African Heritage.

From the US to Nigeria and back to the US. Dr. Alozie shares a full perspective as an "immigrant" to his home country and then migrating back to the US. We explore the influences of race relations, education, class and the pursuit of opportunities to create the life that you want. He dives into some detail about the transition of medical doctors/students who transition to the US and the challenges that some face making that transition.

Spent some time with the beautiful and influential Ijeoma Batram, we talk fitness, weight-loss, health consciousness and life. Ijeoma is passionate about life and fitness. Worked her body from over 300 pounds to all muscle and tone. Our conversation covers everything from growing up in the US, "popping gym", self love and acceptance.

Conversations with Olaosun Muyiwa, engineer and co-founder of Aquashoots, a large scale agricultural farm in Nigeria. We discuss the process of planning and starting a business in agriculture, the challenges of blending a corporate job and building a business, while managing family responsibilities and personal life.

Conversation with the phenomenal l leader Abby Kotun, Attorney, Author, Speaker. We discuss the details of life as a American born to Nigerian parents, balancing expectations of life, education and career. We address questions about the roles immigrants are to play in their home countries. You can find Abby on instragram - Abby the problem solver.

Conversation with Eunice Okogbue, the CEO of African Blends - Food manufacturing company based in Houston, Texas. Discussing home, entrepreneurship and how one gets started becoming a "groundnut seller" in the US. We explore the courage it takes to define what works for you, going the unconventional route, mentor-ship in the African community and understanding that what you have to offer may not be for everyone. Side bar - they have the best peanuts and cashew nuts in the world! Follow them - https://africanblends.com

Took a short break in Lagos to catch up with DuksArts - Sir Duks_A_Lot, artist/creator/graphic artist extraordinaire. Conversation was too short, a quick breeze. From Art school in the US, returning to Nigeria and carving a path for himself in the entertainment world while teaching others and branching into production, he has remained true to his calling and vision though it didn't fit convention.

Co- Creator & Author - Ije the World Traveler In this conversation, we talk about the transition from Nigeria to the US, the mental adjustment and detachment that becomes a part of our experience. We also discuss the efforts to maintain and share our culture and language with the future generation.

Conversations with Lynn How do we manage all that we are while still following through with all that we desire to do. Creator of Ziva's World, from Cartoons to Stuffed animals to teaching children subject matter that we do not always see in the mainstream, to motherhood, dreams, goals and living life in the way that is true to us.

Unfiltered conversation with Rukus (Writer, Artist, Rapper, Storyteller extraordinaire) From the US to Nigeria to the US. We talk through the transitions of life, thoughts on music and the current infusion of Afro-beats in the global music landscape.