unorthodoxrel

This episode is a bit different. I sit down with my best friend, Monica Howard, to discuss her journey through life, what she has learned along the way, and how she has always walked by faith. This episode is for anyone who has a dream and those who continue to dream.

On this episode of unorthodoxrel, I interview Keitheats who is best known for getting the western world to try fufu. We discuss what it's like going viral on TikTok, becoming a content creator, and balancing pharmacy school. ---- Follow Keith on TikTok: @keitheats_ // Follow Keith on Instagram: keithlife_ // Subscribe to his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ItTBG8tE5PTU1Zdf0nVw ---- Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel

To kick off season 3 of unorthodoxrel, I interview founder of Roots Strong, Author of 'Fly Doctor Fly', and future physician--Lyndsay Archer! In this episode, Lyndsay details her journey of becoming an author, founding a non-profit and how she balanced all her interests while being a pre-med. ---- Follow Roots Strong on Instagram: @rootsstrong // Check out Roots Strong website: www.rootsstrong.org // Follow Lyndsay on Instagram @lyndsay.archer // Check out Lyndsay's website where you can purchase her Children's Book https://www.lyndsayarcher.com/ ---- Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel

Season 2 finale of unorthodoxrel podcast is here. I seriously can't believe I produced 11 episodes for 11 weeks straight. It has been a long time coming and I am very proud of myself. I love every single person who listens, shares, rates, follows and subscribes to my podcast-- it means the world to me. Season 3 will be even better! Catch ya in February. I hope you have a safe and rested holiday season. ---- Follow me on instagram: @unorthodoxrel

On this week's episode, I interview the founder of Millennials 4 Environmental Justice, Diamond Spratling. With her public health expertise, Diamond discusses her inspiration behind starting a non-profit that focuses on mitigating social and environmental burdens of low-income communities, how you can get involved and her journey to becoming a public health professional. ---- Follow M4EJ on Twitter & Instagram @millennials4ej // Visit their website to learn more about the organization: https://mill4ej.wixsite.com/m4ej ---- Follow Diamond on Twitter @diamondsprat // Follow Diamond on Instagram @diamondciara ---- Follow me on instagram: @unorthodoxrel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week's episode, I interviewed pre-med student, photographer, musician, sneaker connoisseur, and brand owner --Daniel Orhorhoro. We talk about what inspired him to create a brand, photography stories, his favorite shoes, and everything in between. ---- Follow Dan on instagram: @thedrummerboii_1 // Follow him on Twitter: @uncle_dandan // Follow his photography page on IG: @d.o.photography_ // Follow his brand on IG & Twitter: @yesmainc // Check out their website: https://www.yesmainc.com/ ---- Follow me on instagram: @unorthodoxrel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week's episode, I have a conversation with an author, entrepreneur, assistant account executive, STEM advocate, and public speaker--Sasha Alston. A true unorthodox queen, Sasha discusses how she bet on herself by publishing a book after rejections from publishers, her journey to pursuing an information systems degree, and her new ventures.  ---- Follow Sasha on Twitter and Instagram: @iamsashaariel // Follow Sasha Ariel Ventures on Instagram: @sashaarielventures  ---- Purchase Sasha's Books: Sasha Savvy Loves to Code: https://www.amazon.com/Sasha-Savvy-Loves-Ariel-Alston/dp/0997135425 Sasha Savvy Starts It Up https://www.amazon.com/Sasha-Savvy-Starts-Ariel-Alston/dp/0997135468/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_0/143-8638575-2843141?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0997135468&pd_rd_r=fb0e917c-4e1b-470f-8054-e66893779e5e&pd_rd_w=KlKoB&pd_rd_wg=wK9qI&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=J7NVTH614TK95ZATZ447&psc=1&refRID=J7NVTH614TK95ZATZ447 ---- Follow me on instagram: @unorthodoxrel  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week's episode, I have a conversation with second-year medical student & blogger, Noam. As the face behind the WellnessMD blog/instagram, she discusses her journey to medicine, why she started her blog, fear foods, how she became creative in the kitchen, and launching her new clothing brand. ---- Follow Noam on instagram: @noamraiterwellness // follow her clothing line on instagram: @inclusivehealthcollection // check out her website: https://wellness-md.ca/ ---- Follow me on instagram: @unorthodoxrel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"I don't do interviews." I got the chance to interview Alex Cade, who has one of the most promising voices (in my opinion). As a Seattle based rapper/songwriter, we talk about his songwriting process, what he is doing to stay creative during a pandemic and what is next for his music career. I personally think he's next up. You can be the judge of that, go stream his music. ---- Follow Alex on all social media platforms @alexcade_ // Checkout his music on all streaming platforms Alex Cade https://open.spotify.com/artist/2V59zAACFhQSmn096tsLTI ---- Follow me on instagram: @unorthodoxrel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On episode 5 of unorthodoxrel podcast, I interview Kristen Nicole, the owner of Abode Impressions. She details how she started her home decor business, her new venture to grow her business, and how she became an owner of a hotel in downtown Detroit. ---- Checkout Abode Impressions' website: https://www.abodeimpressions.com/ // Follow Abode Impressions on instagram: @abode.impressions ---- Follow Kristen on instagram: @its_k_nicole ---- Follow me on instagram: @unorthodoxrel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TRIGGER WARNING: Violence ---- In this episode, I explain the #EndSars movement, suggested reforms from the Nigerian Youth and corruption in Nigeria. ---- Please refer to @feminist.co on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date on the movement.  Donation links and other ways to help here: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1NGgLonadxN963Hf7-bXfh5XaQYRzfkyuCJ5AK6q_124/mobilebasic ---- Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel —————- Audio adapted from BBC News Africa & Feminist Coalition IGTV. I do not own the audio adaptations.

In this episode, I interview film director, Miles Reuben. As a student at Wayne State University, he founded his own production company, filmTOY. We discuss his latest film, "The Nile", meeting Michelle Obama, and what it means to be a "culture creator". ---- Follow Miles on Instagram @milesthedirector // Follow Miles on Twitter @directormiles // Follow filmTOY on Instagram @filmtoy ---- Check out Miles' website for links to his films: https://www.milesnreuben.com/ ---- Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On season 2: episode 2, I interview Victoria, the founder of VIXX Studios, on her journey to starting her own high streetwear brand. A chemical engineer by training, she shares how she became an engineer at Nike. As a "Science Creative", Victoria shares her academic journey, normalizing luxury in your life, and what it was like attending 2019 NYC Fashion Week. ---- Check out her brand on Instagram: @vixxstudios // Check out VIXX Studios website: https://vixxstudios.com/ // Follow Victoria on Instagram @victoria__official  ---- Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Season 2 of unorthodoxrel: the podcast!  During this episode, I interview my best friends/soul sisters Ann & Ogechi on their new business venture: Zuruike Tea & Candles. The idea sprung on them during quarantine and the rest is history. I am so proud of their accomplishments and their sold out business. Since their candles sold out, I will be giving away two candles to 2 lucky listeners. Make sure you listen to the episode to hear more about the giveaway. ---- Follow @shopzuruike on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook // Check out their website: https://www.shopzuruike.com/ ---- Follow Ogechi @onlyogechi on IG // Follow Ann @loveamaraxo ---- Follow me on IG @unorthodoxrel  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this new episode, I interview Jhayla Mosley, who seemingly does it all. As former D1 track athlete, she pursued her passion for the arts by founding a film production company, 424Films. She discusses her creative process and her future in the film industry. This episode is filled with laughs and a story to leave you inspired. ---- Follow Jhayla on Instagram: @Jhaylaa Follow Jhayla's film production company on Instagram: @424filmsllc Please consider donating to support her next film "The Letter" https://www.gofundme.com/f/22m2ml2l2o?sharetype=teams&member=5013480&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=d2384c2b90664ea892cfa1fcdacfff82 To learn more about her company: www.424Films.net ---- Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel // Twitter: @relicious_e --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I interview first year medical student, Alexis Umoye, about her journey to medical school, how she spent her gap years, her faux veganism and the importance of paying students for their advocacy. This episode is great for anyone who has thought about solo traveling, if you are pre-med, or simply want to know why it is wrong for institutions to use emotional labor of BIPOC students to discuss anti-racism/health equity for free. ---- Follow Alexis on the bird app (Twitter): @UmoyeAlexis ---- Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel // Bird App: @relicious_e --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week's episode, I interviewed Nema Kebbeh, a first-year PhD student, on his academic journey, his experiences with racism, and how he has overcome adversity. This episode is valuable for anyone in need of a confidence booster. ---- Follow Nema on Twitter: @KebbehNema // Follow Nema on Instagram: @nema.kebbeh ---- Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel // Follow me on Twitter: @relicious_e --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Back with interviews, I interviewed CourtsideObi on how he was able to grow his YouTube channel in a month, where he found his love for streetwear, and the importance of investing in your future. This episode would be valuable to anyone who is thinking about starting a new venture and may need some motivation to get started. ---- Subscribe to Obi's Youtube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQBEmFBUWoqHmIYrZcCEBA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Quzrim2dcFErzsMVBG6eg Follow Obi on Instagram & Twitter @courtsideobi ---- Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel Follow me on Twitter: @relicious_e --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is split into two parts: New York Times latest racial inequity of Covid-19 article and my Ways & Means Committee Testimonial.  Structural racism, the historical and contemporary policies, practices, and norms that create and maintain white supremacy, exacerbate the social determinants of health that led to the rise of coronavirus deaths in Black and Brown communities.  Take the virus seriously. ---- Wash your hands, wear a mask, and social distance as much as you can. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html ---- Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel // @rellyicious & Follow me on Twitter: @relicious_e ---- NYT articles discussed: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/05/us/coronavirus-latinos-african-americans-cdc-data.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/30/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-native-americans.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Yes? No? In this solo episode, I discuss whether systemic racism can be dismantled and what everyone should consider doing to aid in its demise. ---- Disclaimer: This is an overview of systemic racism and does not cut deep into the history of white supremacy in America. Do your googles if you want to know more. ---- Black Lives Matter Resources (petitions, donation links, movies/documentaries, books, and mental health resources curated by @lyndsay.archer) https://docs.google.com/document/d/14C558OEN6z-t7BhSBZkIusBenA1Hma2xrKqPnYXeJYY/mobilebasic ---- Feel free to contact me: Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel // @rellyicious Follow me on Twitter: @relicious_e --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I sat down with my long time friend, Jasmina Cunmulaj, to discuss all of her unorthodox endeavors. From modeling, pageants, academia, and cooking, Jasmina has learned how her passions made her able to walk in her purpose. This episode touches on one's "image", overcoming adversity, and the importance of helping vulnerable populations if you have the privilege to do so. I am constantly inspired by Jasmina's “change the world” attitude and impressed by how fast she implements change. - Keep up with Jasmina on her website: www.jasminacunmulaj.com or follow her on Instagram: @jascunmulaj ; cooking page: @jasfromscratch Information on tutoring services as mentioned on the podcast: https://aasotutors.youcanbook.me - Follow me on instagram: @unorthodoxrel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I had the pleasure of recording with Sabina E., a recent Master of Public Health graduate. Her story is encouraging and inspirational to anyone considering a career in public health. We have a candid conversation on never losing faith, the importance of networking, and her future in public health. Aside from public health, she explains where she got her love for interior design.  - Follow Sabina on Instagram @sabinaleanne_ // Twitter: @__sabinal // Feel free to message Sabina any public health questions you have. - Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I had my first ever remote recording with the one and only Jeffery Ediagbonya who embodies the meaning of being unorthodox. He dubs himself as an artist, art critic, fashion enthusiast, and a lover of music, but still finds a way to incorporate STEM into his practice. In this episode, you will get to learn more about the inspiration behind his two art exhibitions, "Don't Ask Questions" and "Spontaneous Combustion", where he draws his inspiration, and what he plans on doing next. Also, this might be my first interview with a future president?? - Follow Jeffery on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @jediagbonya - Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It is no fun when only you are hip to a song so that's where I come in. I am putting you hip all year and beyond. I created an Apple Music and Spotify playlist with all the songs mentioned. Make sure you share this podcast with your friends so they can be hip too! --- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/music-you-should-listen-to-in-2020/pl.u-leqGtLVELZg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27CcwEEQfVxDiSvT5hjQPt -- Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is my first solo episode and it is basically a story time. I explain a story on how I never gave up on a dream and trusted God's divine timing. I would suggest anyone to listen to this if you feel lost, confused, and a tad bit hopeless. I want to give you the hope you need to never give up on the dream. I am saving details for the episode so give it a listen. :) Follow me on instagram: @unorthodoxrel  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I sat down with Josh Dumas to discuss how he lost 100 pounds in 10 months, how he found his passion for health administration and the importance of mentorship. We talk about discipline, what can be done to start your weight loss journey, and how being persistent can open doors for you. Follow Josh on Instagram: @bambuiltfit - Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The one and only Kamala Eyango sat down with me to talk about how she balances being an afrobeats artist, masters student and serial entrepreneur. We discuss her passions, influences and her next endeavors. Follow Kamala on Instagram: @kamalaeyango https://www.instagram.com/kamalaeyango/?hl=en Stream her songs Ma Lova and Lingo on all platforms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69DivVvBn_8 ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5jafP_MOBA Follow me on Instagram: @unorthodoxrel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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