This episode of THIS IS dives into the life and artistry of Portland hip-hop artist Chris Amisi, who reflects on his journey from creating music with family in 2017 to nearly a decade of growth, exploring how his roots, evolving identity, and close-knit creative circle shaped his sound. He opens up about challenges with confidence, family support, past struggles, and staying authentic while finding his purpose through music, describing his work as both personal evolution and a source of inspiration. Throughout the conversation, Amisi shares the meaning behind his projects, the lessons learned along the way, and his belief in perseverance, community, and self-belief as he continues carving his path in the industry. Hope you enjoy!!
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Instagram: ___amisi
Youtube: HEISAMISI
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In this episode of The Chit Chat Show, I sit down with Joshua Mutshaila, a second-year law student and creator of Faith Law Projects, to explore his journey from the DRC to South Africa and eventually the U.S., where he discovered his passion for law, advocacy, and faith-based content creation. We dive into his inspiration for studying law, the challenges of being a first-generation law student, the pressures of representation, and the importance of community, balance, and purpose. Joshua opens up about imposter syndrome, how his background shaped his worldview, how biblical principles often intersect or clash with legal systems, and why his commitment to faith guides every decision he makes. He also reflects on impactful legal and biblical stories that shaped him, the realities of navigating work in law firms, and what it means to pursue purpose with discipline, conviction, and joy. Hope you enjoy!!!
Make sure you follow his instagram: Faithlaw_projects
In this episode of The Chit Chat Show, I sit down with Yusra Idow, the Portland-based makeup artist and founder of Beat by Yusra, to explore her journey from starting her business at just 16 to becoming a beloved creative in her community. We talk about how watching her mother struggle to find culturally appropriate beauty spaces inspired her to create a safe, inclusive environment for Black and Muslim women, and how makeup became both her therapy and a source of empowerment for her clients. Yusra opens up about building resilience, balancing school and entrepreneurship, navigating early doubts and lack of support, and the deep connections she’s formed through her work. This conversation highlights passion, community, representation, and the courage to follow your purpose. Hope you enjoy!
Make sure you check out her work on Instagram: beatbyyusra_
In this episode of The Chit Chat Show, I sit down with Killer Jay or should I say Mr. Vice, a Congo-born, South Africa–raised, and Maine-based artist whose music journey began in 2020. Joined by my co-host Amira, we dive deep into Killer Jay’s inspirations—from Eminem and King Von to his brother Mr. Equation—and explore how his background and life experiences shape his sound. He opens up about music as therapy, his family’s reactions to his career, his creative process, and his views on authenticity in rap. The conversation also touches on self-belief, and navigating support and hate while staying grounded. It’s an inspiring, funny, and real look into the mind behind the mic—This is Killer Jay. Hope you enjoy!!!! Let us know what you think!!
Make sure you check out his Channel & Insta @Dsgkillerjay ,
Co-Host Insta: benintay
In the season 3 premiere of The Chit Chat Show, titled “THIS IS”, I kicked things off by introducing a brand-new interview series focused on the real stories behind creators, and entrepreneurs—their journeys, struggles, and purpose beyond what we see online. In this first episode, I sat down with gospel artist Gloria Bila, who shared her inspiring story of growing up between Angola, South Africa, and the U.S., and how her multicultural background shapes her music. Gloria opened up about her path to becoming a gospel singer, the challenges of finding her sound, and the importance of staying grounded in God through every stage of her creative journey. We talked deeply about her powerful song “Two Decisions,” which captures the internal battle between spirit and flesh that so many believers face. This episode was honest, heartfelt, and uplifting—a reminder that purpose, faith, and authenticity always shine through the process. Hope you enjoy!
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Hey y’all, it’s your girl FavourFlav, and in this final episode of Season 2 of The Chit Chat Show, I open up about starting a whole new chapter of my life—living alone for the first time, navigating adulthood, and learning the real difference between being alone and being lonely. I share what it’s been like to move to a new place, confront my thoughts, and find peace in my own company while building a deeper relationship with myself and with God. This episode is about self-discovery, boundaries, and realizing that the love, validation, and peace we crave start from within. And of course, I give you a sneak peek into Season 3.
In this episode of The Chit Chat Show, I sat down with two guests for the first time ever, Amira and JP. We got into some wild, funny, and honest conversations. We started with a viral Reddit story about a guy proposing to his girlfriend at the gym (yes… at the gym 😭) and it turned into a deep talk about what makes a proposal meaningful. From there, we dove into relationships — who should love more, if women should ever propose to men, and how respect plays a huge role in love. We even touched on cheating, forgiveness, and when it’s time to walk away. Of course, we ended on a lighter note chatting about style, favorite brands, and personal preferences. It’s a mix of laughs, hot takes, and real talk you don’t want to miss!
In today’s episode, I unpacked the ups and downs of my dating life—or lack thereof—and the constant pressure from people asking when I’m getting married. I talked about how draining modern dating has become, from failed talking stages to inconsistent men, and how that's made me shift focus toward peace, healing, and growth. I also answered a few questions around love, boundaries, ghosting, and how social media has warped our relationship expectations. Ultimately, I shared my non-negotiables and why I’m no longer settling for anything less than intentional, consistent effort. No more girlfriend phase—wife or nothing!
In this episode of the Chitchat Show, I sit down with one of my close friends and former roommate to reflect on our journeys from Congo and Nigeria to the U.S. We share funny and heartfelt stories about how we met in college, adjusted to culture shock, and navigated life together in Maine. We dive into the cultural differences and similarities between Congolese and Nigerian households, especially when it comes to food, discipline, expectations, and community. We also open up about family pressures, love languages, friendships, and the lessons learned about growth and identity. You can expect plenty of laughs, real talk, and honest moments about friendship, resilience, and embracing who we are. Hope you enjoy!!!!
In this episode, I share why not everyone should know your good news, diving into the dangers of jealousy and envy. I talked about the importance of protecting your good news and being mindful of who you share it with, because sometimes jealousy and envy can creep in from people you’d least expect. I also encouraged y’all (and myself) to check our own hearts too—because before we start pointing fingers, we gotta make sure we’re not the ones carrying envy. Thanks for tuning in!
Hey hey heyyyyy, welcome back to The Chit Chat Show, where we chit and chat like there’s no tomorrowwwww, if you’re new, WELCOMEEEE, if not, THANKS FOR COMING BACK. ITS officially SEASON 2 and I’m really excited. It’s been way too long. This episode is really just an update on life, what’s been going on, what I’ve been learning and so on. Hope you enjoy and hope it encourages you! It’s only UP from here!!!!!! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe!!! I’m all ears for feed back.
Soooo we really were just yapping for real. The conversation went from one to another. Hope you enjoy!!! Check out Karin's YouTube channel: @lifewithkarin
In this episode, I talk about how being taken for granted can be draining. At first I never noticed it, but now as I get older, my eyes are opening. I am starting to realize why it's important to say “NO” and become selfish with my time. As much as I care for others, I now see that it's time for me to start caring for myself just as much.
In this episode, I dive into the impact fear has had on my life, from making decisions based on it to exploring how it shapes my relationships. I talk about the fearful-avoidant attachment style, its key traits, and how fear can create barriers to trust, leaving me stuck in patterns of avoidance and self-doubt.
In this episode, we discuss how faith plays a role in being vulnerable.
This episode talks about the effects of lack of communication in relationships, which can include significant others, friendships, work, family, and more. It encourages those who suck at communicating to TRY and see where it goes.
A brief intro with a bit of life stresses