This podcast is a mix of topics from mental health to philosophy. You’ll hear topics from anxiety and goal setting to how everything in the world is connected. Filimon shares his ways of self-improvement and how it could help you in the long run. If you’re a teen who wants to take this deep-thinking/self-help skill into their future career with a limited amount of time, The Brief Dive is the place to be.
This podcast is a mix of topics from mental health to philosophy. You’ll hear topics from anxiety and goal setting to how everything in the world is connected. Filimon shares his ways of self-improvement and how it could help you in the long run. If you’re a teen who wants to take this deep-thinking/self-help skill into their future career with a limited amount of time, The Brief Dive is the place to be.
In this episode of The Brief Dive, I’m joined by my cousins for a night of games, laughs, and questions that probably should’ve stayed unanswered.
We play Who’s Most Likely To, throw out funny scenario-based questions, and dive into some surprisingly juicy personal topics that reveal way more than just holiday vibes.
Between the jokes and call-outs, old childhood stories resurface, family dynamics get exposed, and the conversation shifts from pure comedy to moments that actually make you think. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and real — exactly how family conversations tend to go when everyone’s home for the holidays.
If you like honest conversations, playful debates, and seeing what questions really reveal about people… this is the Christmas episode to watch.
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00:00 Preview
0:23 Intro
1:07 Question 1
2:33 Question 2
3:31 Question 3
4:47 Question 4
7:01 Question 5
9:11 Question 6
10:21 Question 7
10:36 Question 8
12:30 Question 9
12:56 Question 10
13:22 Question 11
13:44 Question 12
15:06 Question 13
16:23 Question 14
17:47 Question 15
19:36 Question 16
20:10 Question 17
21:04 Question 18
21:11 Question 19
21:23 Question 20
21:29 Question 21
23:46 Question 22
24:40 Question 23
25:57 Question 24
28:09 Question 25
29:13 Question 26
31:18 Question 27
31:43 Question 28
34:07 Question 29
39:21 Question 30
41:40 Question 31
47:35 Dive & Deliver
54:28 Outro
In this episode of The Brief Dive, I sit down with Muneeb Mohammed, better known as MoneybCutz — a 21-year-old habesha barber from the DMV who’s built a six-figure business through consistency, precision, and a deep respect for his craft.
We talk about his journey into barbering, the mindset it takes to run a business at a young age, and how barbershop culture shapes trust, discipline, and identity. We also get into imposter syndrome, raising prices, social media, and what it really takes to stay grounded while your life starts moving fast.
If you’re a young entrepreneur, creative, or someone trying to build something meaningful without losing yourself — this episode is for you.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Preview0:28 Intro2:11 What Motivated MoneybCutz to Start?4:25 Does He Cut His Own Hair?5:16 The ONE Feeling Every Client Should Leave With?6:45 How Does MoneybCutz Keep Track Of All His Clients?7:56 What Is The Mindset Muneeb Live By Everyday?10:48 Running A Business While Life Moves Fast12:43 The Real Reason Why He Raised His Prices14:26 What He Gave Up To Get Ahead At 2116:50 Networking With Rich Barbers In Miami20:58 What Was The Biggest Haircut Mistake MoneybCutz Made?22:26 Experiencing Imposter Syndrome Mid-Cut???25:15 Easiest vs. Hardest Styles To Do?26:23 Do Barbers Need Their Own 'Signature Cut'?27:53 Following Trends As A Barber28:52 How His Family/Friends Reacted To His Fast Growth?32:30 Cutting Hair From His House To The Barbershop35:06 MoneybCutz' Next Chapter?38:02 Advice For Those Starting In Their Own Business41:40 Outro
In this episode of The Brief Dive, I sit down with Nuhamin and Mariamawit, two George Mason University students who serve on the Executive Board of the Ethiopian & Eritrean Student Association (EESA). We get real about what it feels like to lose your culture in college, how to stay grounded in your identity, and what keeps us connected to our roots when everything around us is pulling us in a different direction.But of course… we also got very sidetracked — in the best way possible.We talked about Habesha men slander, why some Habeshas try to “act Black,” crazy travel stories, friendship dynamics, and the hilarious realities of being East African in the U.S.Both guests are also TikTok creators, so we dive into what it really takes to go viral, why they post the type of content they do, and how they balance school, clubs, culture, and the pressure of social media.If you're Habesha, a first-gen student, a creator, or someone who feels like you’re trying to keep your identity alive in a world of distractions — this episode is for you.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1Both Socials:https://www.tiktok.com/@marynuha?_r=1&_t=ZT-9279pSbdVJWNuhamin's Socials:https://www.tiktok.com/@nuhamin_k?_r=1&_t=ZT-9278yUNZBDZMariamawit's Socials:https://www.tiktok.com/@06maryy06?_r=1&_t=ZT-9278vR8keJDTimestamps:00:00 Preview0:24 Intro3:52 "Who's Most Likely To...?"7:20 Why They Joined EESA at GMU?8:01 How These Two First Met11:18 Is Your Content A Job To You?13:56 Their Favorite TikTok They've Ever Made17:11 Balancing School, Content, & EESA?20:04 Keeping Eachother Accountable24:06 Choosing Their Career Paths?29:38 Friendships Outside The Habesha Community37:40 Why Some Habeshas Try To "Act Black"?46:30 Roller Coasters47:56 How Their Friendship Affected Them49:38 Crazy Travel Stories53:00 Have They Lost Their Culture?56:40 Habesha Community And Their Content?1:06:43 Is This Generation Too Sensitive?1:11:44 Where Did Habesha Men Slander Come From?!1:16:55 Marry Men Back Home vs. Marrying Here?1:20:03 What Helps Them Preserve Their Culture?1:22:40 Showing Affection In Habesha Friendships/Families1:24:57 Last Piece Of Advice1:28:10 Dive & Deliver1:34:39 Outro
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Simon, an Ethiopian model, fashion content creator, streamer, and college student to talk about creativity from a personal angle. Michael talks about his relationship with fashion, how it shapes his confidence, the way it influences how he shows up creatively, and what it’s like to build a personal brand while still balancing real life.Throughout the episode, Michael reflects on growth, self expression, and the lessons he’s learned while building confidence in both his work and himself. It’s an authentic look at growth, style, and learning how to stand on your own as a young creative in today’s digital space.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.Michael's Socials:TIKTOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@yung.michael?_r=1&_t=ZT-91qhTbCsXYThttps://www.tiktok.com/@thatgmikeyclips?_r=1&_t=ZT-91qhetVGSAYINSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/michaelsimonx?igsh=MXgya3VwMzRtenljcA==Timestamps:00:00 Preview0:31 Intro2:54 Who Is Michael?5:42 Fit Of The Day6:43 Why Start Content Creation?7:35 Why Get Into Fashion?8:47 How Did You Start Having Good Taste In Fashion?11:16 Are Designer Clothes Worth It?12:30 Why Manipulate Your Clothes?13:20 How Do You Find Your Own Sense Of Style?15:24 Does Attractiveness Override Drip?18:52 Fashion & First Impressions22:03 What's Your Favorite Flic?22:57 The Photoshoot Process25:45 Gaining Confidence During Photoshoots27:34 Habesha Community And Fashion???31:53 Habesha Restrictions On Fashion33:40 Being Habesha In The Fashion Industry34:04 The Problem With Creators In The DMV37:21 What Are Creators You Look Up To?39:08 Is This A Passion, Hobby, A Job?39:40 Taking Photos In Addis Ababa41:57 Do You Believe In Gatekeeping?43:32 What Is Your Dream Shoot/Collab?46:36 Michael's Advice For Future Content Creators47:20 Dive & Deliver50:58 Outro
At 20 years old, Filimon is learning the real cost of ambition—the long hours, the isolation, and the changes that naturally happen in relationships when you’re focused on growing. In this solo episode, he opens up about losing friends, feeling distant from close ones, and facing doubt during the slow, quiet seasons of self-improvement. This is the side of ambition most people never mention: outgrowing circles, sacrificing time, and carrying the weight of wanting more even when it feels isolating. Filimon reflects on the moments that shape you, the people you leave behind, and the internal battles that happen long before success shows up.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.
At just 20 years old, Filimon has spent 23,124 hours podcasting, creating, experimenting, failing, and learning what it truly means to build something from the ground up. In this solo episode, he reflects on the creative highs, the mental lows, and the quiet lessons that shaped his voice on and off the mic. It’s a look at time, purpose, and chasing a dream before the world tells you how it should look. Every hour spent creating taught him something failure never could, something success never promised, and what persistence quietly delivers.Welcome to hour 23,124.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.
THE OBSESSION BEHIND CREATION | JusCallMeShoots on Art, Culture & IdentityIn this episode, we dive into the mind of Yonáthan, an Ethiopian creative whose work spans photography, directing, and magazine contributions for Reebok, Ralph Lauren, Telfar, and artists like Summer Walker and Smino. At just 23, Yoni has already made waves globally, but what truly sets him apart is how he weaves culture, identity, and vision into every project.We unpack the obsession, discipline, and purpose behind his creativity, exploring what it takes to stay authentic in a world that constantly tests artists. From balancing Ethiopian cultural expectations to forging a unique artistic voice, Yoni shares the inner workings of his creative process, the challenges of criticism and social media, and the moments that define his journey.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to turn vision into something meaningful, how culture shapes creativity, or how obsession can both fuel and challenge an artist, this conversation is for you.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.Yoni's Socials:TIKTOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@juscallmeyoni?_t=ZP-90gWUu33X4A&_r=1INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/juscallmeyoni?igsh=MXNreXI0ZjRsdzQ3dg==https://www.instagram.com/juscallmeshoots_?igsh=dmduMndjbjZmeWZwYOUTUBE:https://youtube.com/@juscallmeyoni?si=z8gYmDjWkNFIX1FZTimestamps:00:00 Preview0:30 Intro2:21 How You First Got Into Photography/Videography9:25 The Importance Of Credibility11:00 Did You Idea Of Creativity Change Compared To Before?12:00 The Secret Step-By-Step Process15:20 This Will Separate You From Other Creators19:15 Have You Lost Your Vision When You Work With People?24:20 These Tend To Be The Easiest Clients25:20 Have You Ever Been Scared During A Shoot?30:00 Getting Backlash From The Habesha Community42:20 How To Protect Your Energy/Creativity50:20 The Secret Word53:20 How You Make Your Clients Comfortable59:15 Feeling Pressure To Represent Where You're From?1:07:15 How Is Being A Creator In The DMV?1:10:10 Treating Your Work As A 9-51:13:30 What Font Do You Speak?1:19:45 Have You Ever Been Addicted To Your Work?1:22:21 Is Your Work A Representation Of You?1:27:49 Film School VS YouTube1:32:27 Who You Should Get Your Advice From1:33:50 Advice You'd Give Your Younger Self1:37:30 Protecting Your Peace1:38:50 What Is Your Dream Project?1:40:10 Outro
TikToker Reveals Why AUTHENTICITY Is DYING in a World Obsessed With PERFECTION
In this episode, we dig into what it really means to be authentic in a world obsessed with filters and curated feeds, exploring why genuine connection feels so rare and why staying true to yourself matters more than ever. I’m joined by Solania, an Ethiopian TikToker from the DMV with over 65,000 followers, known for her unfiltered mix of humor, faith, and genuine storytelling.
Together we unpack how she keeps her voice real on a platform built for perfection, the moments that tested her transparency, and why embracing your true self can be both freeing and challenging.Along the way we dive into big questions: why we care so much about others’ opinions, how parents and culture shape (and sometimes stifle) our identity, the role of nonchalance and emotional honesty, and how social media can both inspire and damage our sense of self.If you’ve ever felt pressure to fit in, wondered whether authenticity is harder for men or women, or questioned how culture and faith tie into staying genuine—this conversation is for you.
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DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.Solania's Socials:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Preview
0:23 Intro
1:47 What Does Authenticity Mean?
3:01 Why Are We Running Low On Authenticity?
4:33 Why Do We Actually Care About What People Think?8:20 Losing Yourself In Fitting In
11:50 How Parents Tie Into It
13:50 Why Habeshas Are Afraid Of Being Themselves
21:00 Why Do We Care About What Our Parents Think?24:40 Surrounding Yourself With These Type Of People
29:40 The Only Question You Need To Ask Yourself
33:20 Is It Harder For Men Or Women To Be Authentic?
38:40 Why Are We Being Nonchalant?
43:30 "Cut That Rope"45:09 Emotions=Authenticity?
49:38 The Secret Behind True Authenticity
54:00 Examples We See On Social Media
56:13 "Griefing" An Experience
58:00 Losing Ourselves In Authenticity?
1:02:30 This Damages Your Spirit!
1:04:18 How Culture Affects Authenticity/Identity
1:32:58 Graphic Videos And Desensitization
1:38:25 The Power Behind Showing Your Struggles
1:42:20 How Can We Live An Authentic Life?
1:45:45 Outro
In this episode, I sit down with my cousin Zebilon to unpack a question that’s been stirring up group chats: princess treatment OR the bare minimum???But before we get deep, we spiral into a hilarious side convo — from whether getting carried out of a burning building by a firefighter man would bruise our egos… to if using an umbrella makes you less of a man.Then we dive into the nitty-gritty of modern relationships — what’s expected, what’s extra, and what’s just common decency. We get honest about gender roles, social media pressure, and the blurry line between romantic gestures and basic respect.If you’ve ever been accused of expecting too much, doing too little, or just want to hear two cousins roast each other while actually saying something real — this one’s for you.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:07 Is There A Wrong Order To Put Your Clothes On?4:07 Is The Fire Department Ever Fully Prepared?6:09 Would You Let Another Man Carry You Out A Burning Buiding?7:44 Is A Man Holding An Umbrella An Ick?11:20 Did Zaby Cause A Canon Event?13:47 Our Biggest Canon Events18:12 Princess Treatment or Bare Minimum18:47 Paying For The First Date???21:50 Remembering And Celebrating Small Moments???24:19 Choosing Her Over Family???25:32 Prioritizing Her Birthday Over Your Friend's Birthday???29:46 Dropping Your Girl Bestfriend???31:49 Unfollowing All Girls On Social Media???41:40 Outro
Habesha Red Flags EXPOSED – Are You Guilty?In this episode, I sit down with my cousin Kerubel to go through some hilarious — and sometimes painfully accurate — Habesha red flags.What starts as quick-fire takes on dating quirks and cultural pet peeves quickly spirals into a bigger conversation — from family expectations, to what makes a relationship “acceptable” in Habesha culture, to the unspoken red flags we all know but rarely say out loud.We break down the funny, the awkward, and the real debates people have when it comes to love, tradition, and navigating Habesha identity.If you’ve ever wondered how Habeshas view relationships, what counts as a dealbreaker in our culture, or just want to laugh at some painfully relatable red flags, this one’s for you.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.Timestamps:00:00 Preview00:42 Intro1:06 Red Flag #1 8:42 Red Flag #2 13:46 Red Flag #3 20:03 Red Flag #4 21:37 Red Flag #5 23:00 Red Flag #6 28:39 Red Flag #7 34:56 Red Flag #8 38:49 Red Flag #9 41:45 Red Flag #10 43:00 Red Flag #11 43:47 Red Flag #12 44:15 Red Flag #13 45:59 Red Flag #14 47:04 Red Flag #1547:11 Red Flag #16 47:24 Red Flag #17 48:57 Red Flag #18 52:22 Red Flag #19 53:09 Red Flag #20 53:36 Red Flag #21 1:04:40 Red Flag #22 1:05:50 Red Flag #23
Would Your Parents Approve This Marriage? | Ethiopian Reddits (The COUSIN CHRONICLES)In this episode, I sit down with my cousins Remy and Zebilon to dive into some WILD Ethiopian Reddit posts about dating, relationships, and culture.What starts as a story about a 27-year-old Ethiopian woman and a 22-year-old American guy quickly spirals into a bigger conversation — from whether wanting to meet his kid too early is a red flag, to interracial marriage, to dating across different Ethiopian and Eritrean regions.We break down the cultural expectations, the awkward moments, and the real debates people have when it comes to love, family, and tradition.If you’ve ever wondered how Habeshas view interracial relationships, what it’s like navigating age gaps, or how regional differences play into dating, this one’s for you.
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Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Reddit 17:40 Habesha Relationships Here VS Back Home10:36 Are Older Relationships Better Than The Ones Now?12:26 The Biggest Habesha Relationship Dilemma16:00 Remy Core:16:43 Reddit 218:18 Is There A 'Ferenji' Pass?20:03 Dating Other Regions??23:16 Will You Always Find Your Way Back Home?25:28 Bloopers28:12 Outro
WILD Confessions My Cousins NEVER Admitted Until Now! (The COUSIN CHRONICLES)In this episode, I sit down with my cousins Zebilon, Kerubel, and Mathias to talk about what it’s really like to grow up together but slowly grow apart.What starts as a trip down memory lane with funny childhood stories turns into an honest conversation about the changes we’ve been through, what we missed out on growing up, and how our relationships have shifted over time.We talk about the challenges of staying connected as life pulls us in different directions, the awkwardness that comes with change, and the ways we’ve all grown — for better and for worse.If you’ve ever wondered why family bonds feel different as you get older or missed those simpler times, this one’s for you.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.Timestamps:00:00 Intro2:08 Question #1 10:32 Question #2 16:25 Question #3 20:53 Question #4 31:20 Question #5 36:49 Question #6 41:00 Question #7 1:06:40 Winding Down1:06:08 Outro
What It's REALLY Like To Be A Habesha Man In Todays World In this episode, I sit down with Mikias, a psychology student at George Mason University, to talk about what it really feels like to be a Habesha man today.What starts as a conversation about mental health turns into an honest discussion about the pressure to always be strong, where that pressure comes from, and how we’ve learned to hide our emotions.We talk about the expectations placed on us as sons, the silence we carry, and the fear of being seen as weak. Mikias shares his own story of unlearning what it means to be a man, and why vulnerability may be the strength we’ve been avoiding.If you’ve ever felt the pressure to hold everything in — this one’s for you.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.Timestamps00:00 Preview00:30 Intro7:30 The Expectation Of Being Strong & Silent13:00 Did The Culture Hinder Your Identity?16:30 Self- Inflicted Pressures18:40 Every Habesha Grad Party Be Like...20:15 Fear Of Being 'Too Expressive'28:18 Hiding Yourself Because It's 'Not Manly'32:00 Is There A Manly Way Of Letting Your Emotions Out?37:30 The Ultimate Measure Of A Man38:54 The 'Provider' Mindset42:47 Biblical View As A Man pt.245:22 Does Being A Man Being Mean Being Perfect?49:50 Why Most Men Aren't Good With Emotions53:50 Being The Pillar Of Your Family56:15 What Do We Expect From Habesha Men?1:00:00 Are We Diluting Our Culture?1:04:35 Biblical View As A Man pt.21:15:45 The Last Vulnerable Conversation With A Man1:19:15 How Can Habesha Men Support Each other?1:27:39 What We Wish We Knew About Manliness1:33:56 What Emotional Legacy We Want To Leave1:39:16 Last Advice1:41:53 Outro
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Community College vs. Prestigious CollegeIn this episode, we get real about college, comparison, and chasing success with Yeabsera, a computer science student at Vanderbilt, and Abdullah, an IT student at Northern Virginia Community College. We break down the hype around "prestigious" schools, what it’s like navigating college as kids of immigrants, and why your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.Yeabsera opens up about the pressure of being at a top school and what people don’t see behind the scenes, while Abdullah shares the mindset shifts he’s had at community college and how he's building his future step by step. We talk about confidence, purpose, and why chasing a name doesn’t always mean you’re chasing what matters.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.00:00 Intro3:00 Is Pokemon Still The Same?6:07 Why Did You Choose Your School?9:15 How Is The Social Life In Your School?14:02 Why Community College Looked Down Upon?17:03 Is The Cost Of Your School Worth It?18:42 How Is It Like Being Surrounded With Wealthier Students? 20:30 Spending In Your 20s22:40 Does Your School Give You Pressure?24:20 How Is The Lifestyle In Your School?26:15 Why Choosing Your Professor Matters28:19 Why Your Mindset Could Ruin Your School29:16 Do Companies Care About The School You Went To?32:10 The BIGGEST Difference Between Our Schools33:44 How Did Your School Help You As A Person? 40:03 Parents And Independence45:03 Does Comparing Between Schools Get To You? 47:15 Are You 'Numb To Money' After Your School?48:42 Do You Have Any Regrets With Your School?51:09 Friends Just For A Semester???57:00 The Mindset You Need In Both Schools1:00:53 What Is Your Last Piece of Advice To Highschool Students?1:04:04 Outro
Neuroscience Student EXPOSES the Raw TRUTH About Discipline and Growth ---In this episode, we explore what it truly takes to become the person you once dreamed of with Yabsera, a neuroscience student, content creator, and older sister who has built a life rooted in discipline, healing, and intentionality. We talk about growing up with immigrant expectations, the pressure to be a role model, and the unglamorous reality behind self-improvement. Yabsera opens up about unlearning toxic habits, redefining success, and how she balances ambition with internal peace. Her story is one of resilience, identity, and what it really means to rewire your mind and find purpose.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview0:36 Intro 7:45 How Did Your "Balance" Mindset Begin10:24 Why Are You Studying Neuroscience Of All Majors?14:50 Why Minor In Economic Policy On Top Of All That?18:05 Why Did Filimon Even Start The Podcast?21:12 Where Does Your "Blind Confidence" Come From?22:16 The Affects Of Living An Independent Childhood25:34 How Are You The "Big Sister" Of Your Audience? --27:06 Where Does Your Drive And Will Come From?30:03 The Pressure Being The Oldest Sibling32:39 How Do You Maintain Discipline With The Busy Life You Live?36:30 How To Instantly Rewire Yourself To Grow39:50 How To Rewire Your Mind From Fear?41:20 Can Our Brains Respond To What We Can't See???44:15 How Can We Instantly Slow Down Fear?47:17 The Secret In Gaining Public Speaking Confidence48:06 The Power Behind Believing In Someone50:22 How Did You Unlearn Toxic Habits?54:19 How Do You Practice Detatchment?59:44 The Importance Of Having A Clear Vision1:04:21 How Do You Gradually Stop Caring About What People Think?1:06:25 What Instantly Changed Your Perspective On Your Parents?1:08:26 Do We You Bear The Fruits Of Our Labor?1:10:40 Who Is Going To Pick You?1:11:32 Who Survives The Longest In Squid Games?1:14:08 How To Get Others To Agree With You1:17:15 Applying The 48 Laws Of Power1:23:40 What Would Younger You Think Of You Right Now?1:26:10 The Biggest Cost Of Confidence1:26:52 The Meaning To Our Dreams1:33:20 The Science Behind Why Women Are Into Bad Guys1:37:02 The Benefits Of Traveling And New Experiences1:39:48 Why Comfort Is A Deadly Weapon1:42:30 The Zen Master & The Mochi Beater Story1:44:07 Is Our Life One Big Meditation?1:47:34 The Best Advice You've Ever Recieved1:50:20 OutroEpisode Resources:Yabsera's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yabsera.sam/?igsh=OWFubzdyNm54ZGdh##habesha #neuroscience
Feeling Guilty While Relaxing? Do Friends Replace Therapy? Marvel vs. DC?In this episode, I sit down with the guys to talk about whether friends can replace therapy, why relaxing sometimes feels wrong, and who we’d take in a Marvel vs. DC showdown.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1Quick note: There was a mic issue on my end during this recording, so my audio isn’t as clean as usual. My guest’s audio is clear, and the convo was too good not to share—thanks for sticking with it!LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro0:13 Feeling Guilty While Relaxing8:07 Do Friends Replace Therapy?15:16 Who Of Us We Trust To Pick Our Wife!20:01 One Life For 1,000 Years Or 10 Lives For 100 Years Each?26:40 Cats vs. Dogs31:41 Which Instrument Would We Be?37:14 Fight The DC Team Or The Marvel Team?42:15 Outro
Would You Pick Love, Fear, Money, or Power?SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro00:42 Which Motivates Us The Most; Love, Money, Fear Or Power?8:21 Who Of Us Is A Character From Spongebob?13:32 Who Of Us Would Survive On An Island? 21:36 What We REALLY Think About Spiders26:45 The BEST Childhood Shows32:22 Why They Don't Make Shows Like Before35:10 The First Three Things We'd Take On An Island42:43 Outro
WOULD YOU RATHER...? | Debating Life’s Dumbest Questions (ft. Davis & Kibret) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro1:20 Virginia's Bipolar Weather Is Affecting My Mental Health?2:16 Have your Sister Date A Criminal Or One Person From The Friend Group?5:56 Never Feel Physical Pain Or Emotional Pain?9:34 Telekinesis Or Telepathy?14:00 Teleport Anywhere But Naked Or Only To Familiar Places?16:50 Teleport Or Time Travel?23:22 No Music or No Movies?27:02 Personal Chef Or Personal Trainer?29:10 No Whey Protein Or No Chicken For Life?29:45 Bulky And Strong Or Lean And Weak?33:05 How The Weather Is Affecting Our Mood!39:30 People Are Changing Their Teslas?40:37 Are We Too Old For Today's Slang?44:07 Tying It All Up!
College Life vs High School Life – The Truth No One Tells You
In this episode, I sit down with Davis and Kibret to discuss life after high school and how it compares to our college experiences.
Quick note: There was a mic issue on my end during this recording, so my audio isn’t as clean as usual. My guest’s audio is clear, and the convo was too good not to share—thanks for sticking with it!
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00:00 Intro
4:59 How We Felt After Graduating Highschool
9:10 Was Life Better In Highschool?
14:35 How We Changed After Highschool
22:25 Relationships After Highschool Aren't The Same
25:25 Are Relationships Deeper In College?
29:53 Our First Impressions Of Each other In Highschool
37:38 What We Wish We Knew In Highschool
44:29 Outro