Hosted by Ben Arthur · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 66 episodes
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"Bridge 2 Self" helps Second Gen Black professionals find community through personal stories that explore cultural identity, success and purpose. Hosted by Ghanaian-American journalist Ben Arthur.Inquires: bridge2self@gmail.com
Ben Arthur hosts Bridge 2 Self, a society show with 66 episodes published.
In the final episode of 2025, a compilation of the best soundbites, insights and personal stories from host Ben Arthur's discussions this year with second Gen Africans on navigating identity, belonging, success and purpo
In this solo B2S episode, host Ben Arthur gives his takeaway from Lupita Nyong'o's recent viral comments regarding the film industry and how it ties into what he's pursuing with the podcast. This episode is produced by B
In this episode of B2S, host Ben Arthur chats with Abdie Mohamed, a Somali-American public speaker, cybersecurity expert and lead cloud governance engineer at Lockheed Martin. Abdie discusses stepping out of one’s cultur
In this solo episode, host Ben Arthur explains how second-gen kids can empower each other through their shared experience. Episode is produced by Ben Arthur. Music is courtesy of Daniel Oyefusi.
Join host Ben Arthur on 'Bridge 2 Self' for a compilation episode with the best soundbites and personal stories from guests over the past three months. Dive deep into discussions on identity, success, and purpose with th
In the latest episode of Bridge 2 Self, host Ben Arthur discusses the complex relationship that second-generation immigrants can have with their parents' native language. He shares personal experiences to explain how it
In this solo episode of Bridge 2 Self, host Ben Arthur gives a high level summary of what it means to be a second-generation immigrant in the United States, particularly in the Black context. The show aims to clarify mis
In this episode of Bridge 2 Self, host Ben Arthur chats with Kenneth Nti, a Ghanaian American architecture designer and researcher based in Seattle, to discuss the complexities of navigating cultural identity and success
In this solo episode of Bridge 2 Self, host Ben Arthur examines a quote on cultural identity from Tyla, a prominent singer from South Africa. Providing context about her influence, he considers how her words might affect
Join host Ben Arthur as he welcomes back Paul Faronbi for a deep and insightful conversation on self-discovery, personal growth, and cultural identity in this episode of Bridge 2 Self. Paul, a Nigerian-American chemical
In this episode of Bridge 2 Self, host Ben Arthur discusses the nuanced challenges for second-generation folks preserving their cultural lineage amid societal influences in the U.S., and the decision they must come to te
In this episode of Bridge 2 Self, host Ben Arthur is joined by Saron Tedla, an Ethiopian-American medical student at Oregon Health & Science University. Saron discusses her experience navigating life as a second-generati
In this solo episode of 'Bridge 2 Self,' host Ben Arthur delves into a profound question that resonates deeply with second-generation and 1.5-generation immigrant children: What does it mean to create your own success? B
In this final episode of June and the second quarter of 2025, host Ben Arthur compiles the most impactful moments from recent guests on 'Bridge 2 Self.' The episode delves into the experiences of second-gen and 1.5-gen B
In this episode of Bridge 2 Self, host Ben Arthur delves into the nuances between loving and romanticizing one's cultural heritage as a second-generation Black American. Reflecting on recent conversations, Ben explains h
In this episode of Bridge 2 Self, host Ben Arthur chats with Nigerian-American actor, writer, and director Larry Adigun. Larry shares his journey of overcoming fears, evolving from making viral comedic videos to pursuing
In this episode of Bridge to Self, host Ben Arthur is joined by Max Prempeh, a second-generation Ghanaian and sports product designer. Max shares his experiences growing up with Ghanaian roots in America, the impact of h
Join host Ben Arthur on 'Bridge to Self' as he chats with PG Taylor, a Jamaican-American entrepreneur and real estate investor. PG shares her inspiring journey from immigrating to the United States at 11 years old to get
In this episode of Bridge to Self, host Ben Arthur revisits the most impactful moments and insights from the stories of second and 1.5 generation Black Americans shared in the first quarter of 2025. Tune in to reflect on
In this episode of Bridge 2 Self, host Ben Arthur delves into the importance of empathy and understanding within the context of the second and 1.5 generation immigrant experience. Reflecting on his upbringing, Ben discus
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