On this episode, special guest Mr. Mike Abrantie joins the show to discuss his experience as a transnational Ghanaian American creative and how he uses his talents and resources to push the Black culture forward. We also discuss the new […]
S2E7 – Pillow Talk: Baby Talk
On the season’s first edition of the Pillow Talk mini series, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts and Dr. Wanda talk about their expected child, the pregnancy process and the hopes and dreams…and fears for the arrival of their son in the Spring of […]
S2E6: Mental Health & Black Girl Magic w/ Victoria McNeil.
On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts discusses mental health and coping strategies for Black girls and women with Ms. (soon to be Dr.) Victoria McNeil from the University of Florida. They discuss stressors, coping strategies, racism and imagery towards Black women. […]
S2E5 – What is Discover Gidi?
On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts talks with Ugo Obilo and Chidi Nwachukwu, the co-founders of Discover Gidi, about how they decided to established a unique company designed to create a culturally authentic, travel experience for people looking to reconnect to […]
S2E4 – “Let’s Gist”:Talking Culture and Entertainment with Ms. Jessica Imarenezor
On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts gists with his Ms. Jessica Imarenezor, a Nigerian-American lawyer, bartender, and entrepreneur. Jessica shares about her upbringing, her aspirations and her reconnection with Nigeria and how her experiences has shaped how she identifies herself in […]
S2E3- “There’s Rice at Home…Away from Home”:Discussing OjaExpress with Boye Sobitan
Food is a vital component of how we construct our cultural identity, especially in the Black community. Access to food that reminds us of home is essential for our psyche and brings us comfort. On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts has […]
S2E2- Let’s Gist: Boarding School, Bioengineering and…..Brunch? Chatting with George Lokko.
We introduce the first of our new “Let’s Gist” mini-series on the podcast, where Dr. Ibe-Lamberts interviews every day people from all across the world to share their transnational experiences with us. Our first guest is Mr. George Lokko, a […]
S2E1 – Transnationalism vs Xenophobia
Is Transnationalism the cure for xenophobia?? Season 2 begins with Dr. Ibe-Lamberts welcoming us back and giving us a brief refresher on Transnationalism and discusses the concept of xenophobia its presence in African countries but also among Black people here […]
Episode 17- “Akátá” Must Go! (Season Finale)
On the season finale of the podcast, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts discusses the word Akátá— a word commonly used in a derogatory fashion to profile African Americans— and how this word plays a critical role in the division between African Americans and […]
Episode 16: My Black is Transnational…but French: A Discussion about French speaking African immigrants in America
Dr. Ibe-Lamberts is joined by guest and longtime friend Dr. Daudet Ilunga Tshiswaka—an Assistant Professor in Public Health from The University of West Florida— to discuss his experience immigrating from D.R. Congo and becoming a transnational french speaking African immigrant […]