Routes and Roots
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.
Episodes
7 episodes
The Bag & The Burden: Who Stole the "Real Man"?
One viral video of a man shpping for a bag, and the internet wants to "Bring back real men." But what does that even mean in 2026? This week, the Techie and the Principal are going deep into the evolution of masculinity.From the "Alpha" ar...
The Friendship Audit: Boundaries, "Red Flags," and Real Brotherhood
We’ve been friends for over 5 years, but would we survive the "Therapy-Speak" of 2026? This week, we’re going deep into the evolution of brotherhood. From the "Day Ones" back in Nigeria to the "New Ones" in the NYC tech scene, we’re asking the ...
The Mirror & The Wall: Unpacking Our Privilege
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 ...
The AI Handshake
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 seri...
70 Countries and a Green Card: Why We’re Done Waiting to Live
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...
Old Habits, New Money
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on a conversation usually reserved for the dinner table: Money. As a Nigerian-born Millennial in Med-Tech and an African American Gen X School Principal, our "money scripts" couldn't be more dif...
Home — Where the Heart (and the Passport) Is
What defines "home"? Is it the soil you were born on, or the one you’re currently building a legacy upon?In our series premiere, we’re digging into the foundation of our identities. For one of us, home is a 13-year journey from the vibran...