Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT!
This week, I got a chance to have a conversation with multi-talented media maven and fashion designer Senami  Atinkpahoun to talk about something we have in common: OUR MANY GIFTS! The blessing that it brings, also comes with much responsibility. 

We discussed:

-Is the quote: Jill/Jack of all trades, master of none still relevant? 

-How do you hone in on your gifts/talents

-Would you still do it if you weren't being paid? 


-Tips on finding a healthy balance to do it all 

-Morning Routines

-Making time to relax and practicing self-care/love

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This episode sound quality may be little different from the others. Apologies in advance.

S2E7: You can be multi-talented and MASTER them Ft. Senami Atinkpahoun

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT!

This week, a full circle moment, I had the pleasure of hosting Paakow Essandoh, Founder and CEO of MIZIZI Streetwear, a brand rooted in highlighting African countries and the Black diaspora at large. We had great dialogue and really just sought to answer the question: Does Mental Health Matter in the Immigrant Dream?  How do we live our dreams and STILL have an endorsement from our parents...Can we ever? 

We discussed:
-How to set boundaries for your own mental health, regardless of what family/loved ones say
-The importance for solid friendships
-Dating as a young entrepreneur
-Advice on how to stop overthinking and get it done!
Tell us your thoughts? How do you protect your mental health?

Forbes Article on MIZIZI + Paakow: https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephdeacetis/2019/01/18/meet-mizizi-how-one-twenty-four-year-old-ghanaian-american-is-inspiring-africans-to-stay-rooted/#1d86961922a0

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Paakow Essandoh:
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https://www.twitter.com/PaakowEssandoh
www.mizizishop.com

Thank you to #listeningpartypresents and #canalstreetmarket for the space partnership!

S2E8: Knowledge is Power ft. Paakow Essandoh

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT!

This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Dots aka Dotun of Abike Studio, to talk all things COLLEGE and how to live your DREAM while in school. We had great dialogue and really just sought to answer the question: What fuels your creativity while in College? Can you truly stay afloat while learning so much? 

We discussed:
-The importance of understanding your courses

-Using School to benefit your creative work

-Managing your expectations

-Working with Collegues/Fellow Students who just don't get it

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https://www.instagram.com/abike.studio/

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The sound quality for this episode has an echo effect, my apologies in advance

S2E9: Managing your studies and passions ft. Dose of Dots

Hey Afrolit Fam, This week I had the pleasure of hosting The Canteen Killa aka Samuel! He is a Ghanaian - American producer!  He was able to pursue his talents at the Berkley School of Music, which lead to him working with Ms. Lauryn Hill. 

CK and I discussed: 

-His Musical Journey from childhood to now

-How the formal process helped his career

-Collaborating with Oyinda & making remixes

-Which equipment he uses (Ableton vs Serato Wars lol)

-Working with the LEGEND herself: MS. LAURYN HILL

-THE LION KING: THE GIFT ALBUM REVIEW (our own opinion)

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