In this episode, we sit down with Mo Kheir - a brilliant comedian and multi-talented creative. From comedy, music, and writing, to brand strategy and talent development, Mo’s story is absolutely incredible. H shares impactful moments from his life, like how one guest speaker in architecture school shifted the course of his life. He also talks about his incredible opportunity to interview the great Dr. Cornel West on his podcast (Turning Point with Mo Kheir), and so much more. Mo lives by the...

In this episode, we speak with Maysoon Zayid - a renowned comedian, actress, and writer who has dedicated her life to the fight for disability rights and inclusion. Maysoon’s TED Talk, “I Got 99 Problems, Palsy is Just One” is one of the most viewed TED Talks of all-time. She’s tap-danced on Broadway, written a best-selling memoir called ‘Find Another Dream’, co-starred on with Adam Sandler on the big screen, and amongst so many other accolades - she has toured the world doing what she loves...

In this episode, we speak with Camille Tanoh - also known as The Proper Kid™. Camille is a Parisian-born, New York-based fashion designer who runs a sustainable clothing brand called The Proper Label. Tanoh’s minimalist design and creative marketing has caught the eyes of thousands of fans around the world, including the likes of yes - the Kardashians. It was a pleasure to sit down with him and hear about his Ivorian roots, what he learned as Balenciaga’s first-ever intern, and how he’s...

On today’s show, we sit down with Daisy Auger-Dominguez, a Diversity and Inclusion Strategist who works to inspire and equip global organizations to think inclusively. Daisy's done some incredible work in the D&I space as an executive for companies such as Disney, Google, and Viacom. She recently launched her own consultancy called Auger-Dominguez Ventures. In this episode, Daisy walks us through her life experiences and learnings. From reflecting on her childhood in the Dominican...

If you haven’t had the chance to listen to part one of this interview,  tune into that first so you’ll be able to follow along for this one. In this episode, Rog and Bee share some vulnerable moments in their lives - beginning with their struggle to find comfort as creative professionals in the corporate world. Bee also tells us about how photographing Solange on her wedding day - where they produced some incredible/iconic portraits - actually caused her to question her confidence. It took...

In this episode, the first of a two-part series, we sit down with Rog and Bee Walker, photographers and founders of the visual research project called Paper Monday. Rog and Bee might be the coolest couple on the planet and they’ve already achieved so much both as individuals and as a creative duo. They’ve photographed magazine covers for the likes of Fast Company, have been featured on every major platform you can imagine including Vogue, The New York Times, Hypebeast, and Vanity Fair....

On today’s show, we sit down with Ani Sanyal, a mission-driven entrepreneur, real estate investor, and marketing specialist based in New York City. I first discovered Ani’s story after hearing about Kolkata Chai Company, a cafe that he opened with his brother Ayan just a few months ago. Already attracting attention from the likes of Questlove, Hassan Minhaj, Mindy Kaling, Alexis Ohanian (Reddit CEO), and plenty of others, KCC’s masala chai has become a platform for the Sanyal brothers to...

On this episode of Culture Study, we sit down with Calen Carr - a former professional soccer player and current host of the popular documentary series - The Movement. Calen gives us a remarkable look into his life story and he starts by sharing his experiences as a mixed-race kid in Berkeley, CA. He also touches on his career as a professional soccer player and how - at the end of his 8th season - Calen experienced his highest highs AND lowest lows within just minutes of each other. He shares...

Welcome to Culture Study, a podcast documenting the inspiring stories of cultural movers and shakers. On today’s show, we sit down with the Tanima Mehrotra as she shares moments from her childhood in India, touches on her experience as a woman of color in the corporate and creative worlds, and opens up about mental health and how embracing her true identity and perspective brought her out of a deep depression. Tanima is extremely humble and asked that I refrain from mentioning any of her...

Welcome to Culture Study, a podcast documenting the inspiring stories of cultural movers and shakers. On today’s show, we sit down with the brilliant Anna Sian as she shares moments from her childhood in New York City, touches on her experience as a Filipino-American woman and creative professional, and opens up about how she balances the craziness that life has thrown her way.  Anna is way too kind and humble to brag so we'll do it for her - she is a talented brand strategist who has...

Jordan Nicholson is an extremely talented photographer, illustrator, DJ, and all-around creative mastermind. While he’s known for his innate creative abilities, having photographed the likes of Outkast, SZA, Kid Cudi, Jay Park, and Drake, etc. (he’s also collaborated with artists such as Macklemore and Pharrell, and has consulted for brands such as Nike, Uber, LiveNation, and Complex), Jordan is inspirational way beyond his accomplishments as a creative. He’s by far the most positive...

Justino is the co-founder of UndocuMedia, a non-profit organization which leverages social media to empower the undocumented immigrant community. UndocuMedia has only been around for 4 years but already boasts over 400,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 300,000 on Facebook. Justino himself is an undocumented immigrant, and throughout this podcast conversation, he shares with us the struggles his family faced to find refuge from extreme poverty and domestic violence in Mexico. He defied...

You might know Dena Takruri for her role as a senior presenter and producer at AJ Plus, Al-Jazeera’s Digital News platform. The videos she produces/hosts often garner millions of views on Facebook, YouTube, and other social platforms. And for good reason. *Dena has reported internationally on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tensions on the Korean Peninsula, and on Europe’s refugee crisis, where she was one of the first journalists to ever broadcast using Facebook Live. Among the domestic...

Bilal (Bill) Hamid is a professional soccer player born and raised in the Washington Metropolitan Area. He is a star goalkeeper for the United States Men's National Team and a recent addition to Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland. Signing his first professional contract at the age of 18, Bill worked his way up from DC United's youth academy to cement a place in MLS history as an all-time legend, winning the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award in 2014. While soccer has been a constant in...

When the idea to start a podcast for Tailored Heritage first came about, we knew exactly who was going to be our first guest on the show - and his name is Adrian Octavius Walker. Adrian is an extremely well-respected photographer and mixed-media artist who we’ve grown close to since he moved to Oakland in 2016. In this episode, Adrian gives us an intimate look at his journey, beginning with his upbringing in St. Louis. He shares personal memories with us, many of which are tied to his...

A long-form conversation hosted by Umar Issa of Tailored Heritage. This podcast connects us with influential figures shaping culture on local and global scales. Guests range from independent artists and photographers to athletes, musicians, non-profit founders and company executives. Topics include diversity, culture, style, self-purpose, and the arts.