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EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 46 MIN

Hakim, Part 1 - Black American: Churches, Cookouts & Kickbacks

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Hakim Asadi, a 35-year-old Black American therapist, reflects on his childhood, family, and community, exploring what it was like growing up between the inner city and suburbs. Host Jess Lin dives into his experiences in the church his grandparents founded, formative family moments, and the influences that shaped his curiosity, values, and identity.This first half of a two-part conversation lays the foundation for Hakim’s journey: love, upbringing, and the people who helped him grow and “beat the statistics.” Part 2 continues with his exploration of his faith, queerness, and authenticity.Connect with Hakim at HakimAsadi.com or [email protected] on YouTube Topics: Black identity, family and community, inner city upbringing, faith and church life, Nation of Islam, recovery and service, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, curiosity, therapy, belonging, authenticity, Cultureful podcast, Jess Lin, Hakim AsadiSupport the show----------Join the Cultureful Neighborhood:🌐 Our Hub: Linktr.ee📩 Host Notes & Reflections: Newsletter Sign-up📺 Watch on YouTube:  YouTube Channel💖 Support the Show: Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi📸 Connect and Comment on Instagram: @thecultureful

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Hakim Asadi, a 35-year-old Black American therapist, reflects on his childhood, family, and community, exploring what it was like growing up between the inner city and suburbs. Host Jess Lin dives into his experiences in the church his grandparents founded, formative family moments, and the influences that shaped his curiosity, values, and identity. This first half of a two-part conversation lays the foundation for Hakim’s journey: love, upbringing, and the people who helped him grow and “bea...

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