On Congo to Carolina, Bridging Worlds & Representation as Purpose with Gody Zayobi

On Congo to Carolina, Bridging Worlds & Representation as Purpose with Gody Zayobi

In this episode, I sat down with Gody Zayobi, my college friend and impromptu French tutor from our days living on the same floor in the service and leadership residential learning community. Gody shares his journey of immigrating from Congo to North Carolina and learning English through immersion with little support. We talk about his passion for soccer and coaching youth, the importance of representation in his coaching and educational roles, and his commitment to advocating for multicultural needs and accommodations.

Gody opens up about what he misses about Congo, making a life for himself in the US and his journey as a recently married man. He beautifully describes how graduating university and visiting Congo more frequently allowed him to be "born again in the family" - reintroducing himself and learning who his siblings have become in their adulthood. This was a heartfelt conversation about bridging two worlds, the power of reconnection, and finding purpose through serving others.


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On Generations, Grace & Growing Still with Dr. Jerrold Roy Part 2 of 2

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In this second part of my conversation with Dr. Jerrold Roy, my uncle Jerry takes us deeper into the roots of our family's resilience. He shares powerful stories about my grandfather's entrepreneurial...

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On Academia, Growing up in Chicago & Life's Pivots with Dr. Jerrold Roy Part 1 of 2

I had the honor of my life to record a conversation with one of my mom's brothers, Dr. Jerrold Roy, aka my whimsical uncle Jerry. He is the historian of our family and sacred memory keeper. In this pa...

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On Daring to Live, Your Voice & Transmuting Grief with Sam Wanamaker

On Daring to Live, Your Voice & Transmuting Grief with Sam Wanamaker

Season 3 already- Eeeeek! In this episode, I sat down with Sam Wanamaker, my college friend and roommate for a month in Korea. We talk about that experience of immersing ourselves in art, culture, tra...

17 Sep 20251h 37min

On Radical Living, Holistic Wellness & UFO Disclosure with Tom McCormack

On Radical Living, Holistic Wellness & UFO Disclosure with Tom McCormack

In this conversation with Tom, a former colleague of mine, we discuss following our curiosities, holistic wellness, living authentically, radical activism, and how punk rock influenced his worldview a...

13 Nov 20241h 45min

On Grounding and Embodiment, Art and Sensitivity & Unlearning Hyper-individualism with David Gaberle

On Grounding and Embodiment, Art and Sensitivity & Unlearning Hyper-individualism with David Gaberle

How does one begin to write a description of something you truly have to experience for yourself? In this conversation with David Gaberle, a Czech photographer and artist, we discuss intentional livin...

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On Medicine Laughter, Intentional Service & Making Space for Love with James Terrell III

On Medicine Laughter, Intentional Service & Making Space for Love with James Terrell III

This next guest needs no flowery introduction, as he is always in full bloom. James is my surrogate brother and very best of friends. In this episode, we laugh. James and I reminisce on our most magic...

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