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Routes and Roots

Routes and Roots

By: Brandon Scott and Nnamdi Ezeanochie
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One Diaspora, Two Destinies.

​Two continents. Two generations. Zero filters.

​What happens when a Nigerian tech professional and a veteran Black American Principal trade perspectives? Routes and Roots explores the collision of the African immigrant hustle and the foundational U.S. experience.

​From the innovation hubs of health tech to the front lines of education, we dissect the gap between the routes we’ve traveled and the roots that keep us standing. Whether it’s global politics, generational wealth, or the "hot takes" that usually stay in the group chat, we’re bringing the conversation to the mic.

​Grab a seat. It’s time to bridge the gap.

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Episodes
  • The Mirror & The Wall: Unpacking Our Privilege

    The Mirror & The Wall: Unpacking Our Privilege
    Apr 3 2026

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    In our most vulnerable conversation yet, we step away from our professional titles to look in the mirror. As a Nigerian MD/PhD and an African American Principal, we’re peeling back the layers of privilege and oppression that shape our lives in 2026. From the "Doctor's Shield" to the "Native Son's Roadmap," we debate whether our immigrant and Gen X lenses help us see each other’s struggles—or leave us blind to them. It’s a raw, 60-minute deep dive into the things we’re proud of, the things we’re embarrassed by, and the systemic walls we’re still trying to climb.
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    1 hr
  • The AI Handshake

    The AI Handshake
    Mar 20 2026
    If an AI can do 80% of your job, do you retire tomorrow or do you realize the 20% it can’t do is the only part that actually mattered? We’re talking algorithmic bias, cultural erasure, and why the 'Future of Work' needs a serious soul-check. The AI Handshake is live."
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    40 mins
  • 70 Countries and a Green Card: Why We’re Done Waiting to Live

    70 Countries and a Green Card: Why We’re Done Waiting to Live
    Mar 6 2026

    They tell us to work hard, save every penny, and wait until 65 to see the world. But between a Principal running a school and a Techie managing healthcare systems, we’ve realized one thing: The world won't wait, and neither should we. Today, we’re talking about why we’re taking our retirement in small doses—and how 70 countries changed the way we see home.
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    51 mins
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