Go With the Flo is a long-form podcast hosted by a Princeton University graduate in conversation with different guests covering personal journeys, contemporary topics, and everything in between. It is meant to be casual and in the spirit of the title is a
In this episode Folarin is joined by Camryn and they talk about her podcast “Vibes Digest” and what its been like hosting a show, how she came up with the name, and what some of the difficulties are of hosting podcasts that people don't appreciate. They discuss meet cutes, approaching strangers, and letting people know you're a fan of their work. They delve into Shedeur Sanders and his draft experience, Canal Street and the idea of buying fake designer times, Sinners, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-3:44 Camryn Intro 3:44-8:47 Vibes Digest podcast 8:47-18:20 Meet Cutes18:20-25:39 The life of a podcast host25:39-28:10 Dream podcast guest 28:10-40:10 Shedeur Sanders40:10-48:37 Canal street and buying fake designer items48:37-52:04 Sinners52:04-End Music Identity Segment CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Mike and Finn make another appearance on the podcast 3 years later. They reflect on the first episode from 2022 and the place they were all in at the time of the first episode. They get into some of the new habits they've developed since moving to NYC, career changes that have happened, and new relationships that have been started. They talk about what hockey does better than basketball, what the best live sporting experience is, how to solve US v Canada relations, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-11:04 Reflecting on the first episode and time at Princeton11:04-17:30 Career changes 17:30-23:13 The importance of taking chances in life23:13-35:07 Habit changes after moving to New York 35:07-41:51 Relationships 41:51-55:05 Hockey talk 55:00-59:15 USA vs Canada59:15-End Music identity segmentCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Kevin O'Toole makes his 2nd appearance on Go with the Flo. They pick up where they left off last with Kevin talking about learning he was getting a first team contract, having his first start, first goal, first red card and many other firsts in his MLS career. He discusses some of the turbulence earlier in his career and how he was able to remain resilient. He speaks on playing multiple games against Lionel Messi, explains why athletes should go to Ivy Leagues like Princeton, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start -10:11 Post draft / trying to make the team10:11-16:00 First start, first trophy, NY Derby16:00-25:12 Initial career turbulence and needed resilience 25:12-33:22 first goal, first red card 33:22-36:48 Imposter syndrome36:48-45:40 Playing against Lionel Messi and other legends45:40-50:32 Appreciating being a pro athlete50:32-52:27 Princeton Pros 52:27-55:50 Thinking ahead to post career 55:50-End Music identity segment CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Mr. Moda and they discuss his background growing up in Queens New York and getting into different types of art. He describes his early appreciation for fashion, getting into clothing design and working with artists JID, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X among others. He speaks on his journey as an artist including having his work displayed at Art Basel. He reflects on his career, speaks to the responsibility of an artist, performs spoken word, and much more!TIME STAMPS:Start-2:53 Moda background2:53-16:19 Getting into fashion 16:19-21:39 Mental Health21:39-32:15 Painting / Designing32:15-48:40 Art48:40-51:09 Reflecting on career 51:09-57:00 Clothing showcase57:00-1:02:14 Music identity segment 1:02:14-End Spoken wordCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Golloria George and she discusses gaining millions of followers on social media, taking make-up brands to task on inclusion, and working as a shade consultant for Hailey Bieber's Rhode and other companies. She speaks on dealing with the love as well as how she protects her peace amidst the hate, achieving the Forbes 30 under 30 recognition, interviewing Rihanna, and reflects on what she has accomplished thus far. She also gives a makeup 101 lesson and provides some skin care tips for the men. Enjoy!!TIME STAMPS:Start-8:31 Early years through college8:31-12:20 Starting the make-up / beauty content 12:20-16:00 Darkest shade videos16:00-20:45 Brands taking note / Hailey Bieber20:45-24:13 Remaining authentic 24:13-27:18 Fan Love!27:18-32:26 Dealing with the hate / Self Care32:26-37:45 Makeup 101 / Men's skincare 37:45-41:25 Forbes 30 under 3041:25-46:26 Reflecting / growth 46:26-50:26 Rapid Fire 50:26-End Music Identity Segment CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Yasmin and James for the annual valentines day episode. Yasmin and James discuss their relationship journey, from meeting as freshman in high school to recently getting engaged. They talk about being long distance in college to getting ready to move in together and the wedding preparations. They also give advice to recent couples, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start -2:40 James & Yasmin background 2:40-6:17 First impressions6:17-9:25 Friends to lovers 9:25-15:12 Long distance for college then both moving to NYC15:12-19:35 Can long distance relationships work?19:35-23:03 Moving in together 23:03-30:30 Engagement conversations30:30-42:51 Engagement Story 42:51-44:08 Valentines Day 44:08-49:25 Wedding planning 49:25-54:20 awwww 54:20-56:04 Relationship advice 56:04-1:06:50 Couples Quiz 1:06:50-End Music Identity Segment CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by influencer Samira Ahmed and she discusses her time growing up between Georgia, Ohio and Minnesota, and beginning to first post content on Twitter. She tells the story of getting her first brand deal, moving to NYC, and signing with a management company. She recaps some of her highlights thus far, from working with Chanel to meeting Bella Hadid, and being on a Time Square billboard. She speaks to some of the difficulties that come with influencing, imposter syndrome, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start - 5:52 Samira background 5:52-10:57 Initially posting content online10:57-19:00 First brand deal, subsequent partnerships 19:00-30:21 Moving to NY full time, signing w/ a management agency 30:21-42:49 Some of the difficulties of influencing 42:49-56:40 Career highlights / imposter syndrome56:40-1:00:00 Advice / staying grounded1:00:00-1:03:34 Lightning Round 1:03:34-End Music identity segmentCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In the first episode recorded in 2025, Andrew and Max join the episode and reflect on some big changes that took place for each of them in 2024. Andrew discusses hosting Flo in Ghana and the two get into some of the highlights from their times in Accra. The group gets into some of their 2025 new year's resolutions, talk about the decline in drinking across the USA, and end with some NFL playoff predictions.TIME STAMPS:Start - 10:12 Recapping big changes of 202410:12-21:32 Ghana trip 21:32-33:00 New Year's Resolutions 33:00-35:19 Looking ahead to 202535:19-47:32 Dry January / Reduction in drinking 47:32-51:20 NFL playoff predictions 51:20-End Departing message for 2025CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Gene and they discuss their Black Ivy connection and Gene's experience at Harvard. They go into Gene's experience at Meta and bouncing back from layoffs before digging into picking yourself up after a setback. Gene speaks on his modeling journey, his foray into making music, his fashion inspiration and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-4:40 Gene Intro 4:40-7:18 Experience at Harvard7:18-10:05 Black Ivy Connection10:05-14:37 Harvard Black Male Forum14:37-25:20 Meta Layoff25:20-28:49 Picking yourself up after a setback 28:49-31:07 Engaging in multiple projects31:07-39:00 Getting into modeling39:00-40:55 Fashion / Sense of style40:55-43:35 Creating Music 43:35-51:01 What is luv??51:01-54:10 Male vulnerability54:10-56:22 Music Listening party56:22-End Music Identity segmentCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Rachel to review the year of 2024. They touch on their people of the year, the most viral moments of the year, and what they hope gets left behind in 2024. They touch on Drake's big L, Taylor Swift's record year, and the Caitlin Clark effect. They reflect on their own personal growth in 2025 and end with looking ahead to 2025 and what they hope to get out of next year, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-4:01 Intro4:01-6:33 Alaska Airlines & plane mishaps 6:33-8:47 Kate Middleton conspiracy theories 8:47-13:30 Charlie XCX & Brat Summer13:30-21:40 Taylor Swifts record year 21:40-25:54 Song / Artist of the Year25:54-28:12 Drake's big L28:13-35:50 Top Pop Artists of the 21st Century 35:30-40:32 Content spilling over into real life40:32-44:25 Irrational purchases 44:25-48:50 The Caitlin Clark effect48:50-50:56 2024 Summer Olympics50:56-54:22 Upenn / United Health54:22-1:01:28 Hawk Tuah and things to leave in 20241:01:28-End Looking ahead to 2025CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Cole Rodby and they discuss Cole's clothing brand “Damaged Goods Clothing” and the journey creating and running the brand. They get into the deeper meaning behind the brand's name, Cole's creative process, and fashion inspirations. They touch on Cole's time growing up in Chicago, attending the University of Wisconsin and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start -3:00 Cole Background 3:00-6:50 Growing up in Chicago 6:50-13:24 University of Wisconsin and the first years after 13:24-36:30 Damaged Goods Clothing 36:30-44:39 Fashion Inspirations44:39-51:25 Creative process 51:25-54:31 Damaged Goods Foundation 54:31-1:06:16 Music Identity Segment1:06:16-End Life in 10 yearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Gia and they discuss Gia's experience growing up in Singapore, London, and Houston. They speak about Gia's decision to attend Spelman College, an HBCU, and what the HBCU experience was like compared to a PWI. They get into a recap of the month of October which included Folarin's black tie birthday party aka FLOday and Gia's birthday trip to Jamaica, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-2:50 Gia Intro2:50-5:05 Charlamagne tha God shouts out Go with the Flo5:05-11:40 Living in Singapore11:40-18:09 Moving around as kids 18:09-39:40 The HBCU experience 39:40-50:00 October Recap: #FLOday & Jamaica trip50:00-55:00 Music identity segment 55:00-End Life in 10 yearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this Halloween episode, Folarin is joined by Couty as they rock their Halloween costumes. They discuss Halloween festivities in the city, the New York Marathon and what makes it so special. They get into an extensive and honest conversation about mental health including the importance of going to therapy, checking in on your friends, and destigmatizing conversations around anxiety and depression. They then get into the question of if ghosting is appropriate, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-12:07 Halloween 12:07-18:31 Fall in New York 18:31-23:30 New York Marathon 23:30-49:06 Mental Health 49:06-54:09 Is Ghosting appropriate?54:09-57:00 Music identity segment 57:00-End Life in 10 YearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Jailany who discusses being the first ever guest on Go with the Flo and the role he played in inspiring the podcast. He also talks about his start up “Upskill” and the entrepreneurship grind from the fear of doing the less traveled path to having employees. They then get into the aura of Lionel Messi, the power of hate watching in sports, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-3:30 GWTF Origin story3:30-6:35 Connect Upskill6:35-19:55 Entrepreneurship grind19:55-21:20 Messi Aura21:20-24:41 Judging today's athletes against yesterdays greats24:41-27:31 Sports Hate Watching 27:31-29:24 Music identity segment 29:24-End Life in 10 years CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Jordan Allen, co-founder of lifestyle brand ‘All Love No Beef.' Jordan discusses his health journey and deciding to adopt a plant based diet and the benefits he experienced from doing so. He gets into why he co-founded All Love No Beef and the different pillars of the brand. He touches on playing basketball overseas, his love for Lebron James, his fun engagement story, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start - 9:55 Jordan Intro9:55-15:00 ‘All Love No Beef' lifestyle brand15:00-26:42 Adopting a plant based diet26:42- 33”21 Pillars of ‘All Love No Beef'33:21 - 36:23 More on the plant-based diet 36:23-40:42 The difference between vegan and plant based 40:42-54: 30 Other components of a healthy lifestyle 54:30 - 58:05 Music identity segment 58:05 - End Life in 10 yearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by musical artist Black Hibiscus and they discuss his experience getting into music during Covid and his development as an artist. They get into the importance of music videos and his growth as a live performer. Black Hibiscus speaks about past albums and EPs and previews his upcoming album “Growing Pains” which comes out on October 18th.TIME STAMPS:Start -4:22 Black Hibiscus background4:22-16:48 Musical Journey 16:48-20:55 Perfecting your craft 20:55-24:40 Viral video24:40-29:40 ‘End of the World' album29:40-35:26 The importance of music videos 35:26-36:39 ‘Fast Love' EP36:39-41:40 Upcoming album, ‘Growing Pains' October 18th 41:40-47:27 Performing live47:27-55:40 Music Identity Segment 55:40-End Life in 10 yearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Toussaint Webb, and they discuss meeting in their senior year of high school and what their Princeton experience was like. Toussaint talks about his two years living in San Francisco and how the move to New York has been. They get into how friendships differ in college vs adulthood and end with their thoughts on the upcoming NFL season and more!!TIME STAMPS:Start - 3:27 Toussaint Intro3:27-13:23 The Princeton undergrad experience 13:23-20:54 Living in San Francisco 20:54-25:00 Maintaining friendships post college 25:00-31:03 Moving from SF to NY31:03-36:50 Do we mind cocky athletes? 36:50-41:30 upcoming NFL season 41:30-43:59 Music Identity Segment43:59-End Life in 10 years CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Rachel and they discuss Rachel's Tik Tok page “Rachel in a Real Way”, how the page came about, and her target audience. Rachel speaks about her first sponsorship, brand events and the duo speak on influencer culture more broadly. They get into low maintenance friendships, screening calls before dates, funny stories about trying to impress people you like, and much more!TIME STAMPS:Start-8:20 Rachel Intro 8:20-21:12 “Rachel in a real way” Tik Tok page21:12-33:12 TikTok / Influencers33:12-40:10 How much should you tell your parents?40:10-44:26 Low maintenance friendships 44:26-51:23 Trying to impress people you like 51:23-1:01:29 Screening calls before a date1:01:29-1:03:30 Music Identity Segment1:03:30-end Life in 10 yearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode Folarin welcomes Nate Martin who recently moved to New York City. The conversation kicks off with a light-hearted discussion about outfit repeating and transitions into Nate's background, including his time at Emerson College and his basketball career. Nate shares his experiences adjusting to life in NYC, the challenges of meeting new people, and his thoughts on the city's vibrant social scene. The duo also delves into topics like the impact of tourism, the Olympics, and the universal appeal of figures like Snoop Dogg. This episode offers a blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and insightful commentary on various aspects of life and culture.TIME STAMPS:0:00-12:32 Nate Intro12:32-16:25 Too much afro beats??16:25-17:42 Boston vs New York17:42-26:08 Moving to New York City26:08-35:01 What type of content gets the most views?35:01-39:32 Destination Weddings and Zoom weddings39:32-49:26 European summers and Tourism 49:26-59:15 Olympics59:15-1:03:16 Music Identity segment1:03:16-End Life in 10 YearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode Folarin is joined by Lian Zucker, the founder of the matchmaking app Loop. They dive into the pitfalls of dating apps, and the unique value of matchmaking. Lian shares her journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of social connections in dating. They discuss the concept of mutual friends playing matchmaker, the challenges of first dates, and the potential role of AI in dating. Lian also reveals some heartwarming success stories from Loop users and offers advice for those disillusioned with modern dating. Tune in for an engaging conversation about love, technology, and taking risks in both personal and professional life.TIME STAMPS:0:00-2:30 Lian Intro2:30-20:18 Loop, the matchmaking App 20:18-28:10 Dating experiences28:10-34:30 Loop's Role in Modern Matchmaking34:30-38:12 The Role of Timing in Relationships38:12-46:35 AI's Role in Dating46:25-51:57 Lian's Entrepreneurial Journey51:57-56:12 Advice on Taking Career Risks56:12-59:26 Music Identity Segment59:26- End Life in 10 years CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Ella and she discusses her reasons for starting her show “Taller Toddlers,” and what she hopes people get out of it. She talks about ABC news taking a chance on her and working on her series 'Let's Get Into It'. They get into plane etiquette, evolving relationships with social media, what their news sources are, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-3:17 Ella intro3:17-7:16 Taller toddlers 7:16-17:16 Relationship with social media17:16-18:32 No dating apps18:32-21:40 Why can't we all just get along21:40-26:00 Approaching strangers for content26:00-35:50 Plane etiquette 35:50-44:14 ABC news44:14-48:30 Where do young people get their news?48:30-54:14 Journalism54:14-57:34 Music identity segment57:34-End Life in 10 yearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by his older brother Abim and they discuss Abim's summer job working for ABC and his time working for Dr Oz a few years back. They get into Abim's doctor origin story, the path to being a doctor, and what it's really like working in the emergency room. TIME STAMPS:Start – 4:30 Abim Intro4:30-8:00 NYC for the summer8:00-20:15 ABC news / Dr Oz 20:15-26:16 Disease of the day 26:16-35-35:32 Doctor origin story 35:32-38:40 Medical school experience38:40-47:26 Path to being a doctor 47:26-53:00 Working in the emergency room53:00-56:10 Tik Tok 56:10-59:20 Music identity Segment59:20-end Life in 10 years CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by his cousins Pelumi and Bamise and they discuss their memorial day weekend trip to Las Vegas and the club experience. They give their takes on songs of the summer as well as the greatest album of all time before getting into their NBA finals prediction and their views on Caitlin Clarke's time in the WNBA thus far. Listen for this and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start - 1:00 Pelumi intro1:00 - 6:21 Manhattan vs Brooklyn6:21-16:60 Pizza Fridays16:60-19:06 Modern Musings Blog21:23-42:53 Las Vegas trip42:53-45:27 Song of the summer45:27-53:58 Greatest album of all time53:58-56:50 NBA finals predictions56:50-1:00:38 Caitlin Clarke in the WNBA1:00:38-1:07:22 Music identity segment 1:07:22-End Life 10 years in the future CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Veronica Droulia who is the host of the podcast ‘Martinis + Bikinis.' They speak about Veronica's experience growing up in Louisiana and going to LSU then moving to DC then New York. They get into the night life and dating life in New York City, how to keep in touch with friends, Veronica's podcast and swimwear brand Noa Collective, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-4:32 Veronica intro 4:30-11:52 SEC vs Ivy League experience11:52-17:28 From Louisiana to DC17:28-21:50 Moving to NYC21:50-28:33 Maintaining relationships with Friends28:33-33:05 Life in New York City33:05-43:44 NYC nightlife in your 20s43:44-50:20 Martinis + Bikinis Podcast50:20-1:04:16 Dating in the city, dating apps1:04:16-1:07:24 Noa Collective 1:07:24-1:10:20 Music identity segment1:10:20-End Life in 10 years CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Jordan Williams and they discuss Jordan's history starting businesses from a young age, becoming a published author in college, the Brooklyn Yearbook and other creative endeavors started through his company SEEDS . They get into Jordan's new found interest of stand up comedy, March Madness predictions, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-5:50 Jordan's Background5:50-11:12 Making money for teens11:12-15:25 Young Moguls Brand 15:25-19:22 Disney Dreamers Academy / Steve Harvey19:22-26:38 Publishing a book26:38-36:11 Brooklyn Yearbook36:11-41:50 SEEDS41:50-50:00 Stand up comedy 50:00-51:58 March Madness Predictions51:58-55:38 Music identity segment 55:38-End Life 10 years in the future CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Mike Press and they discuss the creation and evolution of Mike's streetwear brand ‘Twenty Four New York,' the marketing strategy for the brand and some of the celebrities who have worn the brand. Mike speaks on his podcast series Bowl'd Entrepreneurs, his personal styling choices, being featured in a Beyonce music video, and much more!!TIME STAMPS: Start-11:40 Mike intro11:40-16:51 Different jobs right after college16:51-25:26 The creation and evolution of TwentyFour New York25:26-31:15 Scaling the brand 31:15-35:48 Celebrities wearing the brand 35:48-42:30 Personal styling choices 42:30-51:45 Bowl'd entrepreneurs 51:45-55:24 Sources of inspiration 55:24-59:14 Music identity segment 59:14-End Life 10 years in the future CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Scooter Taylor and he discusses creating a Youtube channel with a big following in the early 2010s and working with Marques Brownlee. He speaks about his time at Morehouse college, becoming the first intern at Yik Yak and the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. He discusses the success of West Peek, reflecting on his biggest lessons learned. Listen for this and much moreTIME STAMPS:Start-7:15 Scooter's background 7:15-17:30 Building a Youtube channel early on17:30-24:40 Time at Morehouse College 24:40-34:30 Being the first intern at Yik Yak 34:30-42:28 Becoming an entrepreneur 42:28-47:44 West Peek 47:44-51:00 Music identity segment 51:00-End Life in 10 yearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this relationship focused episode, Folarin is joined by Max and Julia as they discuss the journey of their relationship from meeting for the first time, to their first date through dating for over 3 years so far. They discuss what dating is like in New York City, making time for a relationship while working demanding jobs, and if it's more expensive to be in a relationship or single. Listen for this and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start - 3:00 Max and Julia intro3:00-11:17 Start of the relationship11:17-15:24 First date story15:24-20:33 What qualifies as a date?20:33-25:40 Reflecting on the first date25:40-32:00 Does the price of a date matter?32:00-36:20 Months between dates36:20-46:30 The relationship becomes official 46:30-47:47 Valentines day 47:47-50:30 Dating in NYC and as adults50:30-56:41 Highlights of the relationship 56:41-1:04:50 Rapid fire questions1:04:50-1:08:12 Music identity segment1:08:12-End Life in 10 yearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Femi Aina and he discusses his experience growing up in Far Rockaway and early career aspirations . They then discuss Femi's journey into fashion, launching his own luxury fashion brand “Femi Aina New York,” the distinction between luxury and premium, and designer influences. They get into Super Bowl predictions, the importance of taking care of your mental health, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-6:00 Femi Intro / the good side of social media6:00-15:28 Growing up in Far Rockaway 15:28-23:45 Early career aspirations 23:45-30:41 Journey into fashion30:41-40:20 Launching a luxury fashion brand 40:20-50:11 Favorite designers / fashion inspiration 50:11-54:34 Luxury vs Premium54:34-1:04:40 Mental health conversation 1:04:40-1:06:58 AFCON / Super Bowl 1:06:58-1:08:45 Music Identity Segment1:08:45- End Life in 10 yearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin and Temi discuss the Nigerian upbringing, living in the moment, and the growth that comes from discomfort. They get into what Ideaball means, Temi's string of viral videos, and meeting the entire Chelsea team. They also touch on some soccer conversations, performing on stage with Dave, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start - 12:05 Time at Stanford / Baccalaureate speech 12:05-18:15 Nigerian upbringing18:15-21:52 Ideaball 21:52-26:05 Meeting Chelsea team26:05-29:27 Performing with Dave29:27-36:49 Internet Fame 36:49-45:01 Football / Soccer talk 45:01-51:00 Music identity Segment51:00- End Life in 10 yearsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this first new episode of 2024, Folarin is joined by Sam and they discuss how they spent their new years eve and if they still think it's an overrated night. They get into new years goals/resolutions, from journaling, to meditating to golfing. They discuss if they will be participating in dry January, predictions for Washington vs Michigan, Caitlin Clarke, the collapse of the Philadelphia Eagles, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start - 10: 58 Sam Intro / Background 10:58-16:23 New Years Eve16:23-32:00 New Years resolutions: Journaling, golf & more32:00-33:43 What are we doing differently this year33:43-38:55 Dry January / drinking habits38:55-42:22 Michigan vs Washington in the National Championship 42:22-44:44 Caitlin Clark44:44-49:28 Philadelphia Eagles mighty collapse 49:28-53:00 Music Identity segment53:00-End Life in 15 years CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Gaby and David and they look back on the year 2023. They talk about their favorite movies and tv shows from the year, favorite concerts they went to, and the Oxford and Merriam Webster words of the year. They get into other topics such as social media usage, if people should be able to critique others at something they've never done, and ideal travel destinations. They end with looking ahead to 2024 and what they hope to get out of next year, and much more!!TIME STAMPS: Start-7:10 Words of the year: Authentic and Rizz7:10-15:43 Movies of the year: Barbenheimer15:43-21:30 TV shows of the year21:30-29:10 Are rap concerts worth it?29:10-35:50 How different is one tropical vacation from the next?35:50-39:45 Best social media app39:45-45:28 Who gets to critique professionals?45:28-End Looking ahead to 2024CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin and Gaby discuss how friendships evolve after graduating from college, the difference between the ways guys and girls assess friendships, and learning to strike a balance while living in New York. They get into their Spotify wrapped, and discuss what makes Drake and Taylor Swift as big as they are. They also talk about their top restaurants of the year, a game night gone off the rails, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start -3:30 Gaby Intro3:30-7:18 High School Reunion7:18-13:20 The evolution of friendships13:20-16:09 Game night 16:09-24:50 Friendship convo continued24:50-30:20 Finding balance30:20-43:40 Spotify wrapped 43:40-47:00 Taylor Swift47:00-51:15 Rich or Famous51:15-56:00 Beli and top restaurants 56:00-End Song Identity SegmentCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin and Grace discuss building a brand and what has made Alex Cooper/Call Her Daddy so successful. They get into marketing and the power of manifestation in going after your dreams. Next they discuss the use of dating apps, how expensive it is dating in New York City, and the struggles of going out in the city. Lastly they talk about thanksgiving as a holiday, high school reunions, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start - 6:15 Grace Intro6:15-12:38 Alex Cooper and Call her daddy12:38-27:00 Building a brand/platform27:00-28:40 Power of manifestation28:40-33:35 The use of dating apps33:35-38:30 dating is expensive 38:30-42:43 Going out in NYC42:43-48:06 Paying for dating apps48:06-56:00 High school reunions 56:00-58:20 Thanksgiving 58:20-End Music Identity SegmentCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin and Cam discuss why Halloween and New Years in New York City are overrated, is LA or NYC a better city, Cam speaks about the highlights of his recent Japan trip, his experience playing football at Stanford and thoughts on the Pac 12 conference realignment. They get into the inclusion of flag football in Olympics 2028, the impact of NIL in college sports, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-6:29 Cam intro6:29-14:20 LA vs NYC14:20-23:06 Japan, things to do and food23:06-28:26 Would you let your child play football, time as a college athlete28:26-32:55 Flag Football in the 2028 Olympics32:55-37:55 NCAA conference realignments 37:34-43:05 NIL in college sports43:05-47:00 Stanford football experience47:00-53:00 Colorado Football53:00-57:32 Halloweekend, New years, nights in NYC57:31-end Music identity segment CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Gabby Carter and they discuss Drake's new album, what makes Beyonce so special, and if they care about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. They get into different aspects of dating culture and if there are any dating shows they would be on. They wrap up with discussing Gabby's successful social media presence and some unique opportunities she has gotten as a result. TIME STAMPS:Start-4:21 Recap of the week4:21-8:21 Drake album, album listening preferences 8:21-12:20 Beyonce tour, concerts12:20-15:52 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce15:52-19:57 Is podcasting a red flag?19:57-30:08 First dates, dating apps, dating in general30:08-33:28 What dating show would you be on?33:28-36:15 Universal Studio Deal36:15-38:50 CNBC Make it Feature38:50-end Music Identity segment CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Overground Underground Comedy co-founder, David Levine. They discuss the inception and success of the pop up comedy show and future growth of the brand . David tells the story of putting on a comedy show at Katz's Deli in New York City, and they also get into dream comedy venues, podcast guests, comedians to work with and much more!!!TIME STAMPS:Start-2:30 David's background2:30-5:33 What is Underground Overground??5:33-6:44 David's comedy background 6:40-14:01 First show, reception, what success looks like15:14-20:05 Different venues used thus far20:06-25:31 Putting on a show at Katz's Deli25:31-28:05 Marketing methods 28:05-35:40 Katz's show continued 35:40-40:00 Selecting comedians, dream comedians to work with40:00-45:40 Dream podcast guests 45:40-48:33 Expanding outside NYC48:33-52:22 The business of UO and the team that makes it happen52:22-55:45 The future of UO 55:45-end Music identity segmentCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode Folarin is joined by Dennis Franklin aka DJ Dennis Free. They discuss Dennis's time growing up in California and learning to play hockey, his time at Columbia University and his early music interests. They then get into Denni's DJ origins, his first time Djing at parties, his musical inspirations and a crazy story about how he got his first paid gig. Listen for great stories and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-1:30 Dennis background1:30-8:20 Playing hockey growing up8:20-13:23 Sound cloud rapping13:23-19:34 Time at Columbia University 19:34-23:55 Early music tastes23:55-29:50 Getting into DJing29:50-33:44 Summer parties33:44-41:30 First paid performance 41:30-43:14 DJ name origin43:14-1:00:09 DJ escapades1:00:09-1:06:09 DJ inspirations1:06:09-End Music identity segmentCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode Folarin is joined by Domonique and Addis. They discuss their individual creative endeavors from Dom's Youtube Page to Addis's clothing line, and the success each of them found. They discuss the inception and inspiration of the Black Ivy Vacation, a trip for 30 Black Ivy league seniors to Mexico and how that evolved into their latest venture, Black Ivy, a social club for recent graduates. They touch on Barbenheimmer, shooting your shot, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start-7:40 Barbenheimer 7:40–12:28 Dom & Addis backgrounds12:28-16:56 How Dom & Addis met16:56-22:28 Dom's Youtube Page22:28-24:10 Dom's viral college acceptance video24:10-29:18 Dom's Youtube page continued29:18-37:50 Addis's clothing line Sistas of Liberty 37:50-54:51 Black Ivy Vacay54:51-End Black Ivy CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by his long time friend David. They discuss the origins of their friendship beginning in middle school through today, reflect on one year of living in NYC, David's coming out story, skiing in Park City, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start - 15:56 Middle school and high school days15:56 - 29:55 David's coming out story29:55 - 35:52 Reflecting on a year in NYC35:52 - 38:30 Meeting new people in NYC38:30 - 42:14 More about city life42:14 - 52:16 Skiing/Salt Lake City52:16 - End Music Identity SegmentCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this episode, Folarin is joined by his roommates Grant and Obi. They discuss how each of them met as well as their first impressions of each other, funny stories from their first few months living together in the city including one about a stolen dining table. They give their thoughts on how to go about picking roommates and the pros/cons of living with strangers. A Sopranos vs The Wire discussion almost tears apart the apartment, and much more!!Start- 8:00 Intro and the roommate origin story 8:00 -11:30 Sunday Scaries11:30-17:53 Better going out night: Friday vs Saturday17:53-24:25 Hesitations about living with strangers, story of finding the apt24:25 -32:41 Stolen table saga32:41-39:40 Hosting people39:40-46:50 First impressions 46:50-54:04 Wholesome moments54:04-1:02:16 The Wire vs the Sopranos/ Black Panther 21:02:16-1:05:20 Worst living situations1:05:20-End Song Identity SegmentCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
In this first new episode of GWTF, Folarin and guest Cheick begin by discussing their new year's resolutions. They then get into Cheick co-founding a student run investment club; BlackGen Capital, receiving corporate sponsorships and growing the club across the country. They also discuss the transition from college to work life, the associated difficulties no one warns you about, being new to New York City and everything that comes with it, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start - 3:56 Go with the Flo welcome3:56 -5:03 Cheick Intro 7:48 - 13:50 New year's resolutions13:50-38:50 Black Gen Cap38:50-1:06:50 Transition to NYC/Work1:06:50-1:11:10 The power of your circle1:11:10-End Music Identity segment CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
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Mark Wilf is the co-owner and president of the Minnesota Vikings. He is also the co-owner and chairman of the Orlando City Sc and Orlando Pride. He received his bachelor's degree from Princeton University in 1984 before going to NYU school of law.TIME STAMPS:Start:2:37 Princeton2:37-3:54 Career path after school3:54-5:25 Developing an interest in sports5:25-7:22 Ownership of the Minnesota Vikings7:22-10:16 Striking the balance between business and product on field 10:16-12:35 Favorite and least favorite game as owner 12:35-13:14 Making the right hires for General manager and head coach14:2-16:10 Managing expectations going into each season16:10-End Soccer discussionsCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was hired as the General Manager of the Minnesota Vikings in January 2022. He graduated from Princeton in 2003 with a degree in Economics and received his Masters from Stanford in 2013. He worked on Wall Street for 7 years as a portfolio manager and commodities trader before joining the San Francisco 49ers working in football research and development. In 2020 he joined the Cleveland Browns as the Vice President of football operations. He was included in ‘The Athletic's' 2021 NFL 40 under 40 list.TIME STAMPS:Start - 7:49 Ghanian background7:49-11:38 Time at Princeton11:38-13:27 Time on Wall Street13:27-16:10 Going to Stanford16:10-19:17 Making the jump to the NFL 19:17-23:10 Joining the Cleveland Browns23:10-25:36 Being a GM for an NFL Draft25:36-27:00 Justin Jefferson and talented Vikings Roster27:00-End Legacy outside of footballCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
Roby Sobieski is a professional magician who was a contestant on season 19 of the Bachelorette. He performs at the World Famous Magic Castle and has a residency at Black Rabbit Rose. He has served as a consultant on two international tours with David Blaine, and also served as the sleight of hand consultant on the Harley Quinn movie “Birds of Prey,” starring Margot Robbie. TIME STAMPS:Start-4:10 Getting started as a magician4:10-9:54 Film consulting on ‘Birds of Prey'9:54-15:22 Using his magic skills in real life15:22-18:29 Going on tour with David Blaine18:29-21:04 Stories from performances21:04-End Appearance on the BacheloretteCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
Nicholas Johnson graduated from Princeton University in 2020 where he was the first Black valedictorian in the school's 275 year history. He is currently pursuing a PHD in operations research at Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTIME STAMPS:Start -7:00 Finding out he was valedictorian7:00-17:56 Difficulty of Princeton and how he spent his time during school17:56-25:35 Covid disrupting senior spring/returning to campus for graduation23:35-27:29 getting congratulations from big names27:29-30:42 Being in the music video for Pharrell/Jay Z's song “Entrepreneur”30:42-34:21 Meeting Robert Downey Jr 34:21-38:02 Why a PHD at MIT?38:02-39:35 Afro Descendant Leadership Alliance39:35-End Parting adviceCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
Jesper Horsted graduated from Princeton University in 2020 where he was a member of both the varsity football and baseball teams. He finished his college career as the schools all-time leader in receptions and receiving touchdowns, and second all-time in receiving yards. He played three seasons with the Chicago Bears as a tight-end and recently signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in the National Football LeagueTIME STAMPS:Start-4:25 Getting signed by the Las Vegas Raiders4:25-6:01 Graduating in 2019 and just beating covid6:01-12:22 Being a 2 sport athlete in college 12:22-17:05 NFL becoming a real potential17:05-24:00 Time with the Chicago Bears24:00-26:41 3 touchdown preseason game vs the Tennessee Titans26:41-29:11 Viral Tik Tok of getting signed 29:11-33:21 Reflecting on the 2021-2022 season33:21-35:55 Being a Bears fan favorite 35:55-42:15 Welcome to the NFL moment 42:15-45:15 Supporting ‘Friends of the Boundary Waters'45:15-End Working with Red PandaCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
Craig Robinson graduated from Princeton University in 1983 where he was a two-time Ivy League player of the year on the Men's Basketball team. He started his career in finance before becoming an assistant basketball Coach at Northwestern University and then a Head Coach at Brown University then Oregon State University. He has also served as the Vice President of player and organizational development for the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks. He is the older brother of former First Lady Michelle Obama.TIME STAMPS:Start-7:50 Playing professional Basketball to Finance7:50-10:34 Why Princeton matters to him 10:34-15:41 Finance to chasing his coaching dreams15:41-18:43 Being financially responsible18:43-26:08 Being a D1 Head coach26:08-29:33 Time as an NBA executive29:33-32:26 NBA vs College / Coach vs Front Office32:26-33:52 Being a published author33:52-End Playing pickup basketball with Michael JordanCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
Mark Shapiro is the CEO and President of the Toronto Blue Jays, a Major League Baseball team. He began his career with the Cleveland Indians in 1991 and finished as team President in 2015 before being hired by the Blue Jays. He is a two-time Sporting News Executive of the Year (2005,2007)TIME STAMPS:Start:4:45 Reminiscing about Princeton4:45-7:12 Getting started in professional baseball7:12-10:45 Rising through the ranks in the MLB10:45-12:11 Why baseball?12:11-14:35 Career trial and error14:35-19:50 Feelings going into each new season19:50-21:10 Achieving success 21:10-24:25 Moneyball24:25-End How to increase the popularity of baseballCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
Seth DeValve graduated from Princeton University in 2016 and was then drafted in the 4th round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns as a Tight End, the highest selection of a Princeton football player to date. He went on to also play for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Arizona Cardinals. TIME STAMPS:Start-5:21 Why engineering5:21-8:53 Reflecting on Senior year at Princeton8:53-12:42 Athletic leaps during college12:42-17:35 Preparing for the college to NFL jump 17:35-24:19 NFL Draft/ transition24:19-27:46 Welcome to the NFL moment27:46-29:35 First catch/ first touchdown 29:35-35:03 Living the NFL dream 35:03-36:54 The life of a practice squad player36:54-39:49 Working his way back to the NFL 39:49-43:51 The Seth DeValve Foundation 43:51-48:19 Life after football48:19-End Parting adviceCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516