The As Told By Podcast

It's been said that no one has it all, but Iguehi James is closer than most to doing exactly that! As the designer and creative force behind Love Iguehi, an African-inspired clothing brand, her mission is for people to look and feel good, and it's a mission that's well under way!

Iguehi's deeply-rooted connection to her heritage is the hallmark of her collections, and in this episode, she reflects on growing up in West Oakland before the cultural aspects of being Nigerian were the norm, going from a novice to a full-time designer, and balancing family with the demands of a growing business. And how to look good while doing it!

Love Iguehi

@loveiguehi

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Summer is practically here and so is the desire for a "summer body," but what does that mean?? Is health and fitness just a physical thing, or is your mind running the show? Free your mind and the rest will follow?? We're about to find out!

I'm kicking off this first episode of Season 2 with fitness and mindset mentor Cassandra Delynn, founder of Ori-Ara, a customized mentorship community dedicated to connecting women back to the source of their strength: the body-soul connection. Cassandra's journey as a bodybuilder, trainer, yoga master, and mentor made her a perfect pick to talk to about why overall wellness is an inside job!

Cassandra Delynn

Ori Ara

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It's the end of Season 1, and since Kahja's been asking questions of everyone else, she decided to switch places and be the interviewee this time! And to help, she's joined by Kendra Williams, Founder of Black & Brown in the Middle, a media production company centering the stories of everyday Black, Brown, and Indiginous people at a Hollywood level. In this 6th episode, Kendra explores Kahja's origin story of how she ended up in the Bay, life as a recent empty nester, the pluses and minuses of working in big tech, her experiences dating in Oakland, and reflections on the real value of front-facing creative endeavors.

@blacknbrownitm

BBITM Episode 1: Kendra "Token" Williams

B&BITM x IFundWomen Crowdfunding Campaign

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Pop-up food experiences have become a successful business model as an outcome of the pandemic, and the food scene in the Bay is no exception. In this episode, Kahja talks with Christian Washington and Sade Stamps, the creative minds behind The Comfort Collective, one of Oakland’s most exciting dining pop-ups! It may be March, but we're still celebrating Black History month over here, and with their rich culinary and beverage backgrounds and their love and intentionality for the culture of Blackness and Queerness, they’re poised to create an experience of food and community that truly encompasses their motto, “Eat.Drink.Comfort.”!

@eat.drink.comfort

eatdrinkcomfort.com

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In this first Artist Spotlight episode, Kahja talks to Bay Area musician Champ Green about his musical roots, his love of family and community, parity for plus-sized female rappers, and more!

From his solo projects to his contributions as a part of Grand Nationxl, Champ's focus on manifesting positivity in spite of, and the flair for wordplay showcased throughout his body of work has made him one of Oakland’s favorite artists in the re-emergence of the Bay Area hip-hop scene!

@champgreen

@grandnationxl

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Oakland is full of transplants, and this week, as Kahja approaches 8 years as a Bay Area resident, she talks to Charlese Banks of The Town Experience and Rod Campbell of Dope Only Marketing about their observations and perspectives on the changing landscape of Oakland's culture over the last two decades.

@thetownexperience

@sociallyflyy_

@dopeonly.marketing

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Entrepreneurship is no easy feat, and in this week’s episode, Kahja sits down with the owners of two Bay Area-based businesses, That’s My Jam Company and The Final Sauce, to talk about their individual paths to starting and running their own companies, and the experiences and perspectives that have contributed to their success!

@thatsmyjamcompany

@finalsauce

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This week, Kahja interviews Anthony and Martinique Petty on the origins of their relationship, how they knew they were the right marital fit, growing into relationship roles, and the things that have made their marriage a success!

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