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Mini-Interviews

Along with our monthly podcast publications, we also create mini-episodes, Black Fam #Unplugged, engaging in conversations with a variety of inspiring individuals from our community.

Black Fam 2.5 #Unplugged : Black Business Edition

Episode 1

with Topgyal

For the first episode of Black Fam Unplugged, we sit down with UCI student who is the proud owner of Topgyal––a business dedicated to creating natural products for skin and haircare.

With the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter Movement, many Black business owners have reported an influx in business. In recognition of August as National Black Business Month, and adhering to social distancing guidelines, we celebrated the community by exploring some of the Black businesses in the LA & OC areas!

Episode 2

with Cross Colours LA

For this episode, we get to talk fashion with Cross Coulours LA's own Kadeem Pilgrim!

Episode 3

Exploring Los Angeles

In this episode, we were able to visit local LA black-owned businesses, Find Your Hilltop and Lettuce Feast LA, in person!

Episode 4

with Thrive Health Lab

In this episode, with sit down with La Niecia Vicknair, a.k.a “Coach La La V.”, who is a fitness expert and the proud owner of Thrive Health Lab––a group fitness studio based in LA!

Episode 5

with Ride On! Black Co-op

In this episode, we speak with Adé Neff, the owner of Ride On! –– a bike co-op based in LA!

Episode 6

Exploring Orange County

In this episode, we explore Black businesses local to the OC: The Protein Lab and The Naughty Panda.

Episode 7

with One Way LA

In this episode, we speak to the lovely founder of One Way LA, a non-profit that provides “blessing bags” to the homeless population of LA, Mylee.

Coming soon....Black Fam 2.5 #Unplugged : COVID-19 Edition

Every single individual has been dealing with a different battle during the pandemic. In this series, we wanted to inspire difficult conversations, and explore the idea of being united through similar struggles.