The BeU Podcast

Ashley sits and has a chat with instagram sensation Pele Von. He is a creator of comical satires or what is like being foreign/half-Japanese in Japan. We discuss, his upbringings, what led him to create the content he does, and how it is being half Japanese and Ghanaian in Japan.

Ashley sits down and has a conversation with Japanese, New York based comedian Kilara. They talk about her reasons for making her trek to America to fulfill her dreams of being a comedian. Why she decided to go to a HBCU. Also, her perceptions of her home Japan.

What's up BeU listeners! In this episode I drop three things that will strengthen within “U” if you live in in Japan or abroad!

Everyone is going insane over the new artificial intelligence ChatGPT. I give my reasons why ChatGPT will never be better than YOU because it cannot BeU!

I sit down and discuss some of the racist and sexist aspects of the 1992 revolutionary fighter for the Super Nintendo, Street Fighter 2. One of the greatest fighting games ever made…. Yes. But, also one of the most racist as well.

It has been a while but I'M BACK! In this episode, Ashley talks about how to understand your wants an needs better. Does social media skew them? Maybe you should go abroad to truly understand them. Sit back relax and always BeU!

In this episode, I speak with drifter Milky Diamonds (yes, he's black). We discuss how he got to Japan. How he got into drifting and how to drift. Last, the one thing he loves about Japan and cannot stand about Japan. IG: milkydiamonds

In this episode I have a chat with recording artist Substantial! I talk to him about: His new album Animal Arithmetic Vol 1 and up and coming works. As well as his future plans Discuss where he received inspiration on a couple of his unique hit albums. How he got into knowing about Japan and his relationship with Nujabes. Sit back and always remember to be you Please check out Substantial's music via all streaming platforms Follow him on: IG:substantialmusic

In the episode I have a chat with my nephew SAG Union Certified Stunt Performer/Actor. Jahlil Wallace. He has been part of series such as: Doom Patrol, The Chi, Star Trek: Agrid and the up an coming Hulu series Iron Mike. We discuss his humble beginnings as a young athlete and martial artists. What gave him his spark to propel him into getting legit stunt work, and gives knowledge on how the industry works This is a awesome interview that I believe help people understand to stick to you guns and go get what's yours! Please sit back , relax, and always BeU!

In this episode of the BeU Podcast I talk about 4 things I wish I would have knew about before I came to live abroad. I feel these are 4 things that can make your transition much easier. Remember to always BeU

Welcome to another episode of The BeU Podcast. Imagine being force or persuaded out of your job as a woman because you are expecting a beautiful child. Well guess what, many Japanese companies do, and it is called MATERNITY HARASSEMENT. I discuss: how often it happens, why it happens, and what to do to prevent this unfair treatment. Also, a special shout-out to the Brumfield Family. Sit back relax and BeU

In this episode of The BeU Podcast I speak with Japanese-African American author Takuan Amaru. We discuss how he handled his Black and Japanese heritage from childhood to adulthood. Also, we discuss his books Gaikokujin（外黒人）and Decoded and how they can help with foreigners lives here in Japan (especially African Americans). Last, we touch on how serious mental health issues are among foreigners here in Japan. Sit back relax and always remember to BeU.

Back at is again with another edition of The BeU Podcast. I sit down and have a discussion with the Membership Chair of the Legacy Foundation Japan, Ms. Alison Rodgers. The foundation is a non-profit organization that has been created to help foreigners navigate Japan smoothly by providing informational events and support to those who need it. We also discuss her time here in Japan and what she's doing now as a African America southern woman in Japan.

We are back for another episode of the BeU podcast. Japan is at it again with some sexist and absurd craziness. There are schools banning young ladies from wearing ponytails???? The reason why….. It might sexually excite the boys…. Take a listen as I talk about why this is not much of an surprise and the strictness behind the Japanese public education system.

Welcome to another episode of the BeU Podcast. Imagine sitting outside with your child and someone approaching you and say “Can I pick your child up?” Crazy, right? Well guess what it happens in Japan. Why do the Japanese feel they can ask this? What is going wit elderly here? It is a lot of them that tend to ask this? Last, are they having babies like the should. Sit back, relax and BeU.

In this episode Ashley has an intimate conversation with Mr. Shannon Teamer. Long time friend and CEO of “I Am Better Than Me”. We talk about his humble beginnings and where he is looking to take this amazing platform. As always please sit back relax and always BeU! Shannons Socials: Instagram: @sdot.eam @iambetterthanme

In this episode I discuss the differences on how Japanese and westerners look at sacrifice and in what ways sacrificing can help you be a better you.

Can you imagine not having enough privacy to be intimate in the comfort of your own home.. Well in many households in Japan that is the case. You have to pay for a room to get it in comfortably. In this episode Ashley discusses the infamous love hotels in Japan and the reason why they have to be used.

The BeU Crew sits down with Instagram sensation Richard Tomic. His image has grow popularity due to is comical satires of Japanese culture and Japanese interaction with foreigners. We talk this the U.K. brother about a variety of topics such as: What lead him to start the videos, his interactions with women in Japan and much more. You get a load of laughs and knowledge about residing in Japan in this episode. Follow Richard on instagram @ricchaadotv.

BeU Fam back on the mic for another episode of the BeU Podcast! Since the new year is creeping around the corner I saw this topic to be quite fitting. Everyone will be making resolutions. With these resolutions will probably come some calculated.... and non-calculated risk. Either way make sure you follow through and take that risk! Hear why you should in this episode of the podcast. Remember to always BeU!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! In this episode I discuss how Ezekiel 25:17 helps me help you! If you are movie buff you are definitely know where the if from as well. Have you been the tyranny or evil men at some point and have become the Shepard that leads??? Hopefully I can be the Shepard that gets you out of the dark on your decision to take that leap to spend some time overseas. Take a listen and see if that may be the case. Remember to always BeU.

We are back with another BeU Family! I am sure we have all been rejected directly and indirectly in someway, shape or form. As humans we get down about this and ask “why”. Well we want to say don't ask “why” move on to the next step and exist where you are accepted. Remember to always BeU!

What is going on BeU Family. We are back for another one. Due to the recent uproar about Dave Chapelle's stand up “The Closer” we discuss about tribes. Are you associated with the right tribe? Do you feel people are really for what you are about in your tribe? Should you go against the grain of what tribe perpetuates? Go ahead and check out what we have to see. Sit back, relax, and BeU.

We are back at again with another edition of the BeU Podcast. Many are always curious about how safe Japan is. When we think safety, we always tend to think of the physical (e.g. violence, robbery etc.), but, is it good for your mental safety as well. The BeU Crew sits down and discusses both sides of the coin. Sit back, relax and remember to always BeU!

I have a sit down with Japan Olympic speed skating strength coach Tyrone Jones II

What is going world! We have another episode of The BeU Podcast for you hot of the press. There is a lot of ignorance being spread among social media and news at the moment (e.g. Milk creates). The crew sits and discuss the importance of spreading understanding on your social media networks and throughout life, while curbing the ignorance. Also, we drop some news for you all in The BeU Brief! We hope you enjoy! Sit back relax and always remember to BeU!

The BeU Crew is at it again with another installment of the BeU Podcast. Isn't it draining to put in so much and get so little back. Well in Japan it happens all too often in many facets. Me and Velle talk about them in this episode of the BeU Podcast. Sit back, relax, and always BeU!

What is up BeU Fam! We are back with another edition of the BeU podcast. In this generation it seems that individuals that have always been BeU, liking things that used to be seen as unpopular are now in. Me and Velle sit down a discuss why this is. Sit back relax and BeU.

The BeU Crew is back at it. We sit down and discuss Ms. Naomi Osaka. If someone just heard her name with out seeing her, they'd think she is only Japanese. I think as we all know she is Hatian- Japanese by way of America. Since she represents the country she was born in. Despite her being born “Japanese” we want to know is she Japanese enough for Japan. Sit back, relax and BeU!

We are back (yes Velle is back as well) For another edition of the BeU Podcast. As everyone knows our girl Sha'Carri Richardson is out of the Olympics due to that green. We talk about how we feel about Sha'Charri doing what she did. Also, there are talks of black folks boycotting the Olympics due to them not letting Sha'Carri run, and we wrap things up with how we feel about the situation overall. Sit back, relax, and always remember to BeU!

We are back at it again! On this episode we sit down with internationally known make-up artist and friend Ms. Kaori Nik. We sit down and discuss her humble beginnings in the industry. When did she realized that she was having her break through to be able to be make-up artist for individuals such as Issa Rae? Last, we talk on her potentially be able to come to Japan w/ Olympian Simone Manuel and more. One last thing is.... she is definitely BeU. Sit back relax and always BeU. About Kaori Nik: International beauty and special effects artist, Kaori Nik, has been a licensed cosmetologist in the industry for over 10 years. Specializing in natural hair care and makeup for women of color, Kaori is devoted to servicing and educating black women in a European dominated beauty industry. Her client history includes Naomi Campbell and Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel and events such as New York Fashion Week, The Oscars, The Golden Globes, The Grammys and more. Kaori is also editor-in-chief of Afro-Vegan Beauty, a platform used to educate women of color on plant-based living, improve cosmetic literacy and support black owned businesses.

BeU Family we are back at it! There has been a lot of talk about how robots may be taking the jobs of hard working people around the world. On the other hand, in Japan we do feel that if robots took over some jobs, it would be more than okay for the company and the customers. Give a listen to see why we thinks this.

What is going on BeU Family. Guess what we are back with another COVID and Olympics episode. Japan is on it's third emergency shutdown and it looks like things for the Olympics are looking grim (we told you so lol). Sit back and listen to us talk on how we thing this will all end up. We also have our special guess D whom is a brother who lives here as well to join us in the discussion. With that being said sit back relax and always BeU.

What is up BeU Family. I am sure some may have been thinking “I know Lavelle and Ashley are friends, but do they have Japanese friends???” In this episode we discuss how finding and creating friendships work here in the land of the raising sun. Sit back, relax, and BeU

Can you imagine living half your life bouncing country to county and then after 20 years coming home, but at that point does it feel like home??? We sit down with Ms. Rica Tomita who is a Japanese national whom has lived in Africa among other countries during her lifetime and is now back in Japan. When she came back home she had to seek her identity to find out who she was and overall what is Japanese. We hope you all enjoy listening to Ms. Rica as much as we enjoyed speaking with her. Sit back, relax and BeU.

What's going on BeU Family! I have a question, could you image moving from the nation you were born in and then come back and to be called a foreigner..... That would be crazy right. Well our guest on this episode has experienced it! Leona of the Americanized Japanese podcast lets us pick her American and Japanese brain about her life, struggles with code switching, and just being a full blooded Japanese national, but with an American mindset. We hope you enjoy it! Sit back, relax, and BeU!

What is going on BeU Family!!!! The BeU Crew is back with more fire. Could you imagine going on months or even years without sex????? Well guess what people in Japan do! We sit down and discuss this huge issue with Japanese society. Why aren't the Japanese having sex with each other? Does this apply to foreigners as well? Sit back relax, take a listen and always remember to BeU!!!!

The BeU Crew is back at it again with another installment of The BeU Podcast. In this episode we talk about five things you need pay attention to in a Japanese interview. Those of you that want to come here and work this the episode for you! Or if you are considering it you may want to listen to this as well. Therefore, sit back, relax, and BeU!

We are back BeU Family with another edition of The BeU Podcast. The BeU Crew sits down and focuses in on the recent racially fueled ATL shooting of six asian women. The shooter said this was due to him having a “bad day”. Really?! The crew is not hearing or feeling that. We break this situation down and give our thoughts on it. As always sit back relax and BeU!

What's going on BeU Family. We a back again with another addition of the BeU Podcast! In you life do think you are setting barriers or boundaries with people in you life. If you do not know, maybe we can help you out. Listen to the BeU and let see if the five steps we talk about can help you create better boundaries and not barriers.

BeU Family! We are back at it again with another segment of The BeU Podcast. This conversation was inspired by more clubhouse talk. There was room on there discussing if blacks should be giving back to the culture . This of course peaked our interest and from there we had no choice, but to get on the mics and talk about it! Sit back, relax, and BeU!

What is going on BeU Family! Welcome back to another episode of the BeU Podcast. On this episode we discuss Judas and The Black Messiah and tie it in with Youtube personality Kevin Samuels and his movement. We talk all of this to make that your make sure to be your own Messiah and BeU!

What's going on BeU Family. In this episode we discuss the Netflix movie “Just Mercy” a beautifully done true story about a black lawyer defending inmate on death row in Alabama. We take the events from this movie discussed them and relate to why many African Americans run away from home to here... Japan. We want to make sure you remember home is where the heart is. Listen, relax, enjoy and BeU.

BeU family what is going on. We are back at it again with another episode for you all! Guess what Japan is still trying to have the Olympics and COVID is still up. How do you think Japan can do it???? Well we predicted in the first version of this podcast that they cannot and will not have the Olympic games in Japan. As time goes on.... we thinking our prediction is becoming reality.  In the episode we talk more about what Japan THINKS is working. Also, things they are doing that just make no damn sense as well. Sit back relax and always be you.  I OWN NO RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC IN THIS PODCAST!

BeU Family what is going on. We are back at it again. We are talking with Ms. Ella hailing from Chicago, IL. We speak with her about her time as a teacher in Japan, and the experiences she had there to shape whom she is today. You know we ran her through the BEU DRILL as well too right. So please sit back relax and always remember to BeU. I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC IN THIS PODCAST

What's up BeU Family this is our new segment The BeU Review. These will be quick hits about things that come to our mind and want to speak on to build conversation and awareness. We discuss out Japanese family values/structure can help the African American construct of family be better.

BeU Family we are back at it again for you all!!! In this episode we had the opportunity of interviewing Mrs. Yuki Ledbetter a Japanese woman living in Brooklyn, New York producing on BET films and living her dreams as an photographer. We sat and picked Yuki's brain about why she left. How her life in America differs from her life in Japan. Last, how she feels African American culture is viewed under the Japanese eye. Last but not least we put her through the BeU drill. Remember to sit back relax and always remember to BeU. ( I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THIS PODCAST)

BeU family we are back!! In this episode we had the opportunity to speak with Wanlu whom is Chinese and we let her give her perspective on Japan as a Chinese woman. She also talks about some of her experiences that have shaped her into the woman she is today. As you know sit back relax and BeU. I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE RIGHT TO THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THIS PODCAST.

BeU Family how are you all doing out there!!!! We are back at again. The Japanese are trying heavy to have this Olympics in there Tokyo utopia even in a COVID world. A little crazy don't you think???? Listen to me and Lavelle break down or pros and MANY cons of why and why not these games should not happen. This will probably help you decided on whether you should still consider a plane/Olympic ticket to these games or not. So as always sit back relax and always remember to BeU! I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THIS PODCAST.

What's up BeU Family! We are back again. Did you know Japan had indigenous people with colored skin??? Well they did. We discuss how the Japanese exile these people. Extremely similar to the Holocaust believe it or not. We also highlight the people of Okinawa as well. Sit back, relax, enjoy and BeU! I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THIS PODCAST

BeU Family we are back at it again with another guest! We are speaking with one half of The Soju Black Miss Keeds. We are going to be comparing and contrasting Korea and Japan for you all on many different levels. Therefore, sit back,relax, and always be you! I DON'T OWN RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC IN THIS PODCAST