White Label American is a podcast that explores diversity in humanity via origin stories from immigrants. This began with speaking to immigrants living in New York City, then expanded to immigrants throughout the US, and occasionally worldwide. Raphael enjoys getting the opportunity to meet, listen to, and learn from other immigrants. The main purpose of this show is to take down artificial walls one story at a time.
Play EpisodeCav Manning shares his personal journey, highlighting the impact of cultural backgrounds on his life. This episode also explores the vibrant dance, music, and poetry that have come to define Cav Manning aka Comrade Cav. Tune in and come on this inspiring journey that will also take you to Tokyo. There's a bonus conversation behind the paywall.
First off, I want to apologize for the delay in releasing episodes. In this special Q & A episode, our regular favorite Ashwin joins White Label American host Raphael Harry as they dive into questions pulled from a deck of Poddecks (I forgot to say that during the recording).
In this heartwarming 6th anniversary episode, we celebrate six incredible years of our podcast with an extraordinary guest my six-year-old daughter! Join us as she shares delightful stories about her recent birthday, her favorite movies, and the sports she loves watching at the Olympics, like gymnastics and basketball. We also dive into her favorite activities with her dad, making this episode a perfect blend of nostalgia, joy, and family fun. Tune in for a memorable celebration of our journey and the wonderful moments that make it all worthwhile.
Today we're diving into a special re-released conversation with Kerry Ann Reid Brown. Kerry reflects on growing up in Montego Bay, Jamaica to her inspiring journey to New York City. The significant adjustments she had to make included adapting to the cold weather and navigating cultural differences. Kerry discusses her evolving career path, from aspiring to be a lawyer to becoming a podcast producer. She opens up about experiencing burnout, prompting her to reevaluate her priorities and focus on her well-being and activities that bring her joy. This episode also includes nostalgic memories of Jamaican festivals like Reggae Sunsplash and Sumfest. Kerry delved into broader challenges within the podcasting industry, emphasizing the importance of building genuine connections with the audience over merely focusing on monetization only.