Trap Talks

Dr Timnit Gebru - Honor Over AI

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this Sundiata episode, we explore Timnit Gebru's background as an AI researcher, her views on AI ethics, and creating AI models with fewer biases against Black and Brown people, the capitalist surveillance state, and 4 areas of concern with AI.

D Bledsoe - A Realtor And A Rapper

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:20:00 -0400

In this episode, D. Bledsoe discusses growing up in Richmond, CA, breaks down his rap lyrics, the joys and growing pains of being a Dad, the origin story of Mac Arthur Maze, how he became a realtor and the current state of the Bay Area real estate market, and his newly released EP, Raining In July.

Richard Aoki - Double Sided Foe

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this Sundiata segment, we discuss Richard Aoki, Black Panther early member and civil rights activist, being forced to live at Topaz Internment Camp at the tender age of 4 years old due to the Japanese government's attack on Pearl Harbor, returning to West Oakland as a pre-teen, joining the US military and Black Panthers, and later the FBI files being released which showed evidence of him being a confidential FBI informant.

Champ Green - I Get In Between The Beat

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400

In this interview, Champ Green, an Oakland native and rapper, discusses his "offbeat style" and MacArthur Maze, a rap collective he is a part of, life as an indie artist, the Black Panthers' history and Bay Area impact, and the circular economies created in West Oakland and the Fillmore by African Americans.

10 Must Known Facts About Egypt (Kemet)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:15:00 -0400

In this episode, O'Jay, the Black Moor, and Corey #StayTrappin discuss common and lesser-known facts about Egypt (or Kemet) and its influence on subsequent dynasties and empires following its eventual decline.

Cora Howard-The Strong Mom Dilemnia

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:10:00 -0400

In this interview, Cora Howard discusses helping mothers adjust to becoming new mothers, postpartum depression and psychosis, the importance of taking accountability in personal development, social media’s impact on personal accountability, unpleasant aspects of becoming a mother, and how her work changed how she viewed her mother.

Anthony Holloway - "What You Seek Is Seeking You"

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:55:00 -0400

In this episode, Anthony Holloway talks about what prompted him to move from New Jersey to San Francisco, tips for job seekers to stand out, how AI has changed the recruiting landscape, and the importance of changing your mindset.

1942 - Before, During, and After

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:55:00 -0400

In this episode, O’Jay Johnson, AKA The Black Moor, shares the history of the Moors, the events that led up to their expulsion from Spain, Christopher Columbus having black navigators help him with his American voyage, the Moors’ contribution to Spanish culture via language, math-based art, and how their Mosques have been turned into Churches.

Chisa Pennix-Brown LadyBizness- "You Might Be Asking The Wrong Person For What You Need"

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:50:00 -0400

In this episode, Chisa shares how she helps business owners build a winning, balanced lifestyle — plus her top networking tips, what it was like moving from NYC to the South, life in Mount Vernon, how to adapt your business for AI, the importance of mental health, her organization, Give It To The People organization, and her insights on event planning.

Yurii Lazaruk - "Everyone Else's Roles Are Already Taken"

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:45:00 -0400

Yuri discusses how he gravitated towards freelancing and community building, navigating around the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the books that shaped his communication and networking styles.

O'Jay Johnson - "Twice As Good To Be Half As Far”

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:45:00 -0400

O'Jay discusses growing up in the Bay Area, the importance of black history, diverse African facts that span thousands of years, working in fast food, early management experience, working at Yelp, moving from Oakland to Fremont, experiencing culture shock, the Moors' impact on Europe, King Leopold, and Willie Lynch papers.

Kevin Kissi - "Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable"

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:15:00 -0400

Kevin Kissi, a first-generation Ghanaian-American, explores learning how to code before and during Web 1.0, launching Zofi, experiencing being a Microsoft Engineering Manager, and AI's impact on software engineering roles.

Kyle Woumn - "I Knew She Was The Person For Me"

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:15:00 -0400

Kyle shares how his journey from Twilio customer to founder led him to launch Overflow — plus his insights on building a balanced marriage while leading engineering at NerdWallet.

Taylor Wrice - "I Was Homeless"

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Taylor discusses growing up in Boston, working for the federal government, raising a daughter, balancing family life with his startup, and how Doculingo intends to change how intellgence is gained from analyzing documents.

Wadnes Castelly - “Did you lead your life, or did you let it happen to you?”

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we sit down with Wadnes Castelly, a product marketing professional who breaks down what product marketing actually is and how he broke into the field by skipping class to network his way into an internship with a VP of Marketing — a move that taught him everything about creating your own opportunities. The conversation goes deep on the art and science of product marketing, how product differentiation works in practice, and why mastering the discipline makes you a sharper entrepreneur overall. Wadnes also unpacks Joel Embiid's marketing presence as a masterclass in personal brand before shifting into how he uses ChatGPT prompts to level up his workflow. From there, we dig into his philosophy on growth and accountability — the 12 Week Year principle, the real difference between having a sponsor versus a mentor, why mentorship circles matter, and how something as simple as remembering people's names can set you apart in any room. He closes by sharing the speakers and luminaries who have shaped his thinking the most.

Anderson Douglas - "I Became Comfortable Being the Underdog"

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:35:00 -0400

Anderson Douglas is many things. He is a first-generation American, an experienced real estate wholesaler, an entrepreneur, and a currency trader. Listen as he walks through his time at Howard University, becoming an Alpha, and later starting Scale House.

Indyana Davis - "You Betta Learn How To Use AI"

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:10:00 -0400

Indyana discusses her entry into the cannabis industry, working as a mediator for the Georgia Supreme Court, working at Yelp, and where she sees the future of recruiting and the tech industry changing with AI.

Kahlil Martin - "Life is always trying to tell you the answer to the test"

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Khalil discusses how he made it through the pandemic, joining Meta, moving from Oakland to Oklahoma, his entrepreneurial journey, and launching Khalab.

D'Jaris "DJ" James- “I couldn’t ask for a seat at the table because I took the table”

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0400

D’Jaris going to a HBCU and how it made her love her blackness, tonality impacting your peoples’ perception, code switching, geechie dialect and culture, reverse code switching, transitioning into DEI from a recruiting background, future of DEI, the gut controlling the recruiting process, the property brothers effect, how hiring managers can be better, salary pay bands, and how to properly negotiate your compensation.

Frederick Ohen - "I Paid $600 to Sleep on a Friend's Couch"

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:55:00 -0400

In this interview, Fred discuss how he was able to move from Houston, Texas to San Francisco, California, work at AT&T, he broke into tech, going to IronYard, coding BootCamp, learning from technical interviews, investing in African-based startups, and his wife's supporting his dream.