In part two of our conversation with Tarah Paul, we step beyond the resume and into the heart of what drives her. Tarah reflects on the passions that fuel her outside leadership and academia — from creative expression to her deep-rooted faith. She shares thoughtful lessons on resilience, navigating work-life balance, and staying grounded in God’s guidance amidst the pressures of ambition. This episode invites listeners to rethink what success means when the titles fall away, offering a heartfelt...
May 27, 2025•28 min
Some stories start with a camera. Tarah Paul’s began at home — inside a family where excellence wasn’t just encouraged, it was expected. With a father who juggled study sessions and grueling work shifts to give his kids a shot at something greater, Tarah learned early that pressure can turn into purpose. In this first of a two-part conversation, Tarah reflects on how that foundation shaped her — from finding her voice through photography, to navigating leadership roles with poise and intention. ...
May 19, 2025•22 min
In Part Two of our sit-down with Dahved Levy, the conversation turns inward. Hosted by Kaiyende and Pablo, this reflective close to our two-part series dives deep into Dahved’s blueprint for longevity—his advice to the youth, the importance of staying authentic, and the role models who lit the path before him. With humility and clarity, he speaks on what’s left for him to do as a living legend and why mentorship and legacy matter now more than ever. A timeless reminder that culture isn’t just cr...
May 12, 2025•37 min
Dahved Levy joins the Culture Connectors Podcast for a rare and powerful conversation. Hosted by Kaiyende and Pablo, this episode dives into Dahved’s early days at City College, his path through adversity, and how he became one of the most iconic voices in Caribbean and urban radio. With honesty and clarity, Dahved shares gems for the next generation—on staying true to yourself, cutting through the noise, and building a legacy rooted in authenticity. A cultural moment for the show and a mastercl...
May 05, 2025•24 min
In Episode 40 of the Culture Connectors , Kaiyende and Pablo get real about the struggle to unplug and level up. From moving back in with the fam to navigating a shaky job market, the duo unpacks how cutting screen-time and chasing real-life experience is part of the game. It’s all about perspective, play, and pressing start again — with purpose. Sponsor: Spectra Blue Light Glasses: https://spectra479.com/ccpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultureConnectors...
Apr 14, 2025•44 min
Power can build—or break. In this laid-back yet thought-provoking episode, Kaiyende and Pablo explore what happens when influence goes unchecked. From the empire of Elon Musk to the ethics of communication and speech, to the shadowy grip of payola on today’s music industry, this conversation peels back the layers of control, perception, and access. No guests. No filters. Just real talk that might change how you think about who holds the mic—and why. Tap in for insight you didn’t know you needed....
Mar 25, 2025•50 min
Join us for an engaging episode as we sit down with Penny P, a longtime friend of Pablo, for an intimate conversation blending candid storytelling with professional insights. As a Chinese native navigating life in America, Penny P shares her journey from her early days in China to a dynamic career in selling semi-conductors, offering a unique perspective on culture, innovation, and resilience. Recorded on Zoom, please note the audio may be off at times. Enjoy this relaxed yet insightful dialogue...
Mar 10, 2025•55 min
We always say we'll post references for our mentioned topics but never do! We'll work on that... In the meantime, enjoy our candid discussion, and take from it what you will. Sponsor: Spectra Blue Light Glasses: https://spectra479.com/ccpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultureConnectors
Mar 03, 2025•58 min
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Feb 24, 2025•48 min•Ep. 36
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Feb 18, 2025•46 min
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Feb 11, 2025•33 min
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Apr 30, 2024•22 min
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Apr 22, 2024•40 min
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Apr 15, 2024•38 min
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Apr 09, 2024•49 min
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Apr 01, 2024•48 min
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Mar 25, 2024•54 min
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Mar 11, 2024•49 min
Sponsor: Spectra Blue Light Glasses: https://spectra479.com/ccpod What does acting, ballet and pilates have in common? We don't know, but tune in and maybe you can come to a conclusion on your own! In this week's episode, Kaiyende and Pablo highlight another one of Pablo's cohorts, Marcelle, a pilates instructor initially from Michigan who now resides in New York. For those ready for a good laugh and a healthy dose of vibrant extroversion, tune in and we know you won't be disappointed. As always...
Mar 04, 2024•54 min
We apologize for last week's absence. Due to the federal holiday, we opted to forego the week's' episode and comeback stronger than ever. Join us as we talk about the ever growing advent of VR, self-importance, and the various other topics we love to expound upon so much. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode! Sponsor: Spectra Blue Light Glasses: https://spectra479.com/ccpod Link to the referenced content in the podcast: https://x.com/yungcoke/status/1761147488424075731?s=46 https://x.com/bit...
Feb 26, 2024•53 min
Introducing Michael Evans, Pablo's long time friend... From looking into the stars, to building computers, to learning how to play the guitar, Michael brings us into his world, describing what it’s like to fly, and how he’s managing things outside of work. Join us as Michael shares some of his insights, as well as tips and tricks on becoming a pilot. Sponsor: Spectra Blue Light Glasses: https://spectra479.com/ccpod
Feb 12, 2024•42 min
Technology is advancing exponentially. With the tech world popping out new gizmos intending to send us thirty years into the future, we still find time to do what we do best; pick each other's brains and shoot the breeze. Remember to use our discount code for all your blue light glasses needs at spectra479.com/ccpod
Feb 05, 2024•48 min
Does anyone know where we got this episode's title from?
Jan 29, 2024•51 min
Cats are better than dogs, do you agree?
Jan 22, 2024•40 min
For all the federal workers out there, we hope your day off yesterday was a splendid one. In this episode, we riff about surface level politics, personal finance, bitcoin, and share our qualms with those who play devil's advocate for the wrong reasons. Thank you for rocking with us this far.
Jan 16, 2024•50 min
In our first episode back, we touch upon optimism, what it takes to make strong, focused citizens, as well as the other riffs and tangents we travel down so frequently. We hope you had a wonderful holiday, sent off 2023 with a bang, and kick started your new year right!
Jan 08, 2024•45 min
We're back with our final episode of the calendar year! In this episode, we talk about the intangibles; success through investing, inner dialogue and the spiritual ideas we use to ground ourselves in our day to day. Amongst everything else, we prepare ourselves for the new year by showing gratitude towards the things mattering most. In 2024, we plan to provide you guys with more value and better content. We hope you bring in the New Year with happiness and love. See y'all in '24!...
Dec 19, 2023•47 min
In this episode, as we both recover from a slight flu, we decide to pick each other's brains on our viewpoints of entrepreneurship and some of the common blight(s) of man. Recorded again over Zoom, we ramble on about what we think it takes to achieve success in the entrepreneurial space, and why more diaspora of people(s) diverge from the idea of group economics... amongst other things. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our tidbits! We hope you enjoy!
Dec 11, 2023•39 min
What’s going on everybody! Back at it with another episode of the "Culture Connectors." It’s cold and it's flu season, so make sure to keep those immune systems health. Today, we kept it short and sweet and talked about some hiring trends and new developments by some big companies. 2024 is just around the corner, so, for the most part, everything is slowing down. Take this time to relax, energize, and hit the new FISCAL year with a fresh start. Peace and blessings and always! Until next time....
Dec 04, 2023•38 min
Hello again CC fam. For this episode we decided to go back to our roots and just have Kaiyende and Pablo chop it up like old times. As of late we've been bringing on a lot of guests and not really sharing our own insight. Streets(the analytics) saying that you lot like our episodes better than when we have guests so we'll probably continue that into the new year and then bring people on weather permitting. Enjoy
Nov 27, 2023•45 min
