"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: [email protected]
Latest episodes
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If Your African Heritage Gives You Identity Crisis, Listen to This (BEST of 2025!)
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 navigatin…
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4 min
Lupita Nyong'o CNN Remarks Reveals this Truth of Our Reality
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 th…
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40 min
Step Out of the Box That the World Has Created For You | Abdie Mohamed
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. Abdi…
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6 min
Why Second Gen Kids Help Each Other Succeed
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 D…
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37 min
If You Have African Parents, Listen To This
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 o…
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6 min
The Awkwardness of Being Unable to Speak Your Family's Native Language
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…
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8 min
The TRUTH About Being a Second Generation Black Immigrant
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 Bla…
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49 min
What it Means to Harness the Experiences of Your African Parents ft. Kenneth Nti
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…
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5 min
Why Tyla's Quote About Identity Hits Close To Home
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,…
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52 min
Rediscovering You After Big Change | Paul Faronbi
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 S…
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4 min
The Balance of Heritage & Assimilation as a 2nd-Gen Black Immigrant
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…
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33 min
How to Find Self-Acceptance Living Between Two Worlds ft. Saron Tedla
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 experie…
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11 min
Creating Your Own Success as a Second-Gen Black Immigrant
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 do…
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24 min
Embracing 2nd/1.5 gen Black Identity, Improvement, Beating Fear (COMPILATION)
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…
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12 min
Are You Loving or Romanticizing Your Cultural Heritage?
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…
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46 min
Larry Adigun Does More Than Create Funny African Parent Videos
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…
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41 min
Max Prempeh Aspires to Design the Most ICONIC Uniforms in Sports
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 Gh…
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37 min
Why PG Taylor is Chasing Financial Freedom
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…
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13 min
What Makes Second Gen Black Experiences So Unique | Compilation
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 firs…
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10 min
Second Gen Kids Have a Superpower the World Needs
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.…