A Mouth Full Experience Podcast

Send us Fan MailPut the Hot Comb DownBlack Women, Corporate America & The Politics of “Professionalism”In this week’s episode of A Mouth Full Experience, Kawasi and Andre step into a conversation that has been simmering for generations — the unspoken, unchallenged, and often unaddressed pressure placed on Black women in corporate America to shrink, straighten, soften, and “adjust” themselves just to be seen as equal.From the boardroom to the break room, Black women are expected to be brilliant but not “too much,” talented but not threatening, and polished — but only in ways that fit someone else’s definition of acceptable.And at the center of that tension sits one of the most policed expressions of identity: our hair.This episode unpacks the emotional, professional, and psychological toll of being Black, gifted, and constantly having your finish line moved because of the color of your skin — and the texture of your curls.We’re joined by two powerhouses:• Dr. Arianna Walker, Behavioral Scientist and cultural truth‑teller, who breaks down the systemic biases that shape corporate culture and the coded language that keeps Black women boxed in.Follow her on all platforms: @abundantly_ari• MAVRYCK, R&B legend in the making, who brings her voice, her vulnerability, and a LIVE performance of her hit single “Checking In” — out now on all platforms.Follow her everywhere: @immavryckTogether, we explore:• The emotional tax of being “the only one” in the room• The politics of professionalism and why Black hair is still treated as a workplace threat• The invisible labor Black women perform to make others comfortable• The shifting goalposts that keep promotions out of reach• The liberation of authenticity — and what happens when Black women stop apologizing for existingThis episode is a mirror, a megaphone, and a moment of truth for every Black woman who has ever been told her brilliance was “too bold,” her voice was “too direct,” or her hair was “too distracting.”And MAVRYCK’s performance?A whole sermon.✨ New episodes every Sunday at noon✨ Subscribe, share, and join the conversationLive video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailThe Love That Didn’t Leave (Grief Episode)In this deeply personal episode, hosts Kawasi and Andre open up about the life‑altering loss of their fathers — and how grief has been showing up in waves that hit without warning. This conversation is raw, honest, and rooted in the truth that grief isn’t linear… but love never leaves.They’re joined by UKRAY — Ukrainian artist, producer, and the sound engineer behind A Mouth Full Experience — who shares his own journey through the loss of his mother. His story adds a powerful layer to the conversation, reminding us that grief is universal, but the way we carry it is deeply personal.Together, they explore:• How grief comes in waves, not timelines• The moments that still feel like their fathers are near• The guilt, anger, numbness, and unexpected joy that follow loss• How love continues long after life ends• The ways art, faith, and community help us breathe againTo close the episode, UKRAY performs an exclusive live rendition of his song “Dance for Me Baddie” on the A Mouth Full Experience Stage — a tribute filled with emotion, movement, and memory.✨ Follow UKRAY: @ukray4real🎵 Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, and all platforms.New episodes every Sunday at noon.Subscribe to join the conversation, the healing, and the community.Live video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailThere’s a Meeting in the Ladies RoomInside the concept of toxic femininity and the negative effect it has on women!Kawasi and Andre sit down with Gabby — CEO & Founder of The Unlikely Angel Brand, a powerhouse whose mission is to erase poverty and eradicate the unhoused crisis in Los Angeles. Inside the Ladies Room, the masks come off and the real conversations begin — the ones about womanhood, pressure, identity, and the quiet expectations that shape us long before we ever notice.This episode unpacks the layers of toxic femininity: the pressure to be agreeable, soft, self‑sacrificing, and endlessly accommodating. With Gabby’s lived experience and advocacy work, the conversation expands into how survival, femininity, and social responsibility collide in the real world.We dive into:• How toxic femininity forms through culture, family, and social conditioning• Why women feel pressure to be agreeable or “easy to handle”• The emotional cost of being the strong one in every room• How advocacy and identity intersect in Gabby’s mission to uplift the unhoused• What healing looks like when women reclaim their voice and their fullnessAnd to close out the episode, we have a show‑stopping performance by The Adoni, performing his hit “Beck N Call” LIVE — a moment that brings the house down.Follow the Guests• Gabby — @g.m.bin• The Unlikely Angel Brand — @unlikelyangelbrand• The Adoni — @fourtheyesaddi✨ New episodes every Sunday at noon✨ Subscribe to join the conversationLive video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailKawasi and Andre sit down with Aspiring Actress McKenzie Paige and creative powerhouse Alexis “Lexi” Auguste for a raw, revealing conversation about what it means to look white/fair skinned in a world where your lineage is anything but.This episode dives into the complex privilege of passing, the tension between appearance and ancestry, and the emotional weight of navigating a world that treats you one way while your roots tell a different story.Together, we explore:• The unspoken advantages of appearing white/ fair skinned • The cultural erasure that comes with “looking the part”• The guilt, confusion, and identity conflict that often follows• How colorism shapes opportunity, belonging, and self‑perception• What it means to honor your heritage when the world doesn’t see itThis is an honest, layered, and necessary conversation about identity, privilege, and the politics of appearance — told through the voices of two women whose stories challenge everything we think we know about colorism.We also have a jaw dropping performance by the legend in the making ​⁠ !! Performing “Get Yo A$$ Out Yo Seat,” for the us LIVE!✨ New episodes every Sunday at noon.✨ Subscribe to join the conversation.Contact us: Alexis “Lexi” Auguste : @lexi_bamf McKenzie Paige: @mckenzie.paige Roll n Sip LA: @roll_n_siplaLive video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailOn this Season 2 opener, Kawasi and Andre explore the Cultural Acceptance of Staying in Toxic Relationships. A Mouth Full Experience Podcast kicks off with a raw, unfiltered, and deeply necessary conversation that challenges one of the most dangerous cultural narratives we normalize: staying in toxic relationships because “that’s a good man.”Hosts Kawasi & Andre Wells sit down with recording artist O’Cali (@ocalimusic) for a jaw‑dropping, heart‑wrenching, and liberating season opener. For the first time publicly, O’Cali shares the truth behind his 16‑year relationship — a relationship the world praised, but one that ultimately left him fighting for his life.In this powerful episode, O’Cali reveals how his long‑term partner knowingly transmitted HIV to him through nondisclosure, a betrayal he only uncovered after becoming severely ill. His story exposes the emotional, cultural, and psychological pressures that keep people silent, loyal, and trapped — even when the relationship is harmful.He also performs his hit single “Supa,” transforming his pain into art and reclaiming his voice with unapologetic strength.A special thank you to The Wine Station DTLA (@thewinestationdtla) for hosting this unforgettable premiere. The Wine selection is the BEST in the Los Angeles, the eateries and Chucuterie Boards will make you come back again and again! And Trust Sue and nothing on their Tiramisu!!! Stop in today and say, "A Mouth Full Experience Podcast sent you!"Season 2 is here — louder, braver, and more honest than ever.FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBEYouTube: @amouthfullexperienceInstagram & TikTok: @amouthfullexperienceNow streaming on: Spotify, iTunes, and Apple MusicConnect with O’CaliInstagram: @ocalimusicHis Lucious Wet Lip Brand: Lip Baddie (@lipbaddie.vp)Shop: www.lipbaddie.com -- All the baddies should be wearing this ALL SUMMER!Live video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailEnding the season how it all started, Kawasi and Andre invite their close friends on the season finale to tie a bow on this  beautiful season. This episode wasn’t about perfection or status, it was about queer people finding love and community in their struggle. Statically queer men and women often lack the support of a nuclear family — this episode proves that family is not bound by blood but by circumstance and community.Original Air Date: Jul 28, 2024 Live video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailThis week we discuss Racial Inequality with a focus on Micro-aggressions and prejudice that face certain groups of people. We are joined by Lebanese American, Writer, Director, and Producer, Mohamad Ghossein, along with upcoming Rapper and Songwriter Official NK. To spotlight their culture we had both cook traditional dishes from their families heritage. With our last performance of the season, NK delivers a soul stirring performance of his latest single “Built For This” on top of DTLA’s Skyline.Original Air Date: Jul 21, 2024  Panelist @kawasiofficial@iamandremonroe@motion_nk [NK] [Rapper & Entrepreneur]Mohamed Ghossein [@moknows_11] [Writer, Director, Producer]Juice@thejuice_laPerformer @motion_nk [NK]Live video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailThis weeks episode is all about relationships. Whether in life, at work, or with your significant other, relationships define how we move through life and who we become. Join us as we have a very in-depth conversation about relationships as we drink Wade Cellars Wine, with Actor and Beautician Extraordinary, Nicolette; we also be joined by budding upcoming Superstar, Eric Matthys, as he performs, “Falling For You.”Original Air Date: Jul 14, 2024 Panelist @kawasiofficial@iamandremonroe@ericlmatthys [Eric Matthys] [Singer, Producer]@nicolettecutshair [Nico] [Actress, Celebrity Hairstylists]Wine@dwaynewade | @wadecellarsBoat@seawolfchattersPerformer @ericlmatthys [Eric Matthys]Credits:A KwaiCo Production Executive Producers: Kawasi WestonAndrew Wells Director of Photography:TenFifty Audio Engineer: 4 AMProduction Assistant:Hector Elias SerpasAnimation:Michael CarlosLogo Design:Hady HokmollahiMusic Production & Engineer:Topher WrightLive video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailThis weeks episode is dedicated to women. They says it’s a man’s world, but we all know it wouldn’t be nothing without the ladies. This weeks episode features Grammy Nominated Singer and Model, Cheri Moon, and Singer and CEO, Shira Yevin of Gritty In Pink. We feature food from Abeautifullife Jamaican Cafe and a first ever performance by Valentine of Sister Ray.Original Air Date: Jul 7, 2024 Panelist@kawasiofficial@iamandremonroe@shira_girl [Shira] [CEO of Gritty In Pink]@cherimoon [Cheri Moon] [Singer, Model]Restaurant A Beautiful Life | @abeautifullifejamaicanPerformer@daddyvalentine [Valentine]Credits:A KwaiCo Production Executive Producers: Kawasi WestonAndrew Wells Director of Photography:TenFifty Audio Engineer: 4 AMProduction Assistant:Hector Elias SerpasAnimation:Michael CarlosLogo Design:Hady HokmollahiMusic Production & Engineer:Topher WrightLive video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailThis weeks episode we show love to all the countries located in Central America and Mexico. With a focus on Music and Film, we feature guests, Gabe The Great of the band, Drunk, and Talent Media Mogul, Leila Ciancagalini. We will be featuring food from Aladdin’s Cafe and Music from upcoming Corridos Superstar, DREW!Original Air Date: Jun 30, 2024  Panelist@kawasiofficial@iamandremonroe@gabeisdrunk [Gabe The Great] [Producer, Musician]@leilaciancaglinitv [Leila] [CEO of RCL Models & Talent Agency]Restaurant Aladdin’s Cafe | @aladdinscoffeeshopPerformer@drew_spill [Drew!]Special Thanks@wallysofficialCredits:A KwaiCo Production Executive Producers: Kawasi WestonAndrew Wells Director of Photography:TenFifty Audio Engineer: 4 AMProduction Assistant:Hector Elias SerpasAnimation:Michael CarlosLogo Design:Hady HokmollahiMusic Production & Engineer:Topher WrightLive video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailIn honor of Pride Month, we celebrate, Black Pride. In a society that pits black men against each other, and a queer world that thrives on division and separation;  we demonstrate that we have more in common than we have apart. This week guest panelist feature Fashion Maven and Musician Aronta Tucker and incredible Vocalist/ Singer, Songwriter, Punk Adams - with wine from NBA Legend Dwayne Wade's, Wade Cellars. This episode in dedication to Malik Chris ❤️Original Air Date: Jun 23, 2024 Panelist@kawasiofficial@iamandremonroe@aronta_ [Aronta] [Singer/Songwriter]@punkadams [Punk Adams] [Singer, Songwriter]Wine@dwaynewade | @wadecellarsBoat@seawolfchattersPerformer @punkadams [Punk Adams]Credits:A KwaiCo Production Executive Producers: Kawasi WestonAndrew Wells Director of Photography:TenFifty Audio Engineer: 4 AMProduction Assistant:Hector Elias SerpasAnimation:Michael CarlosLogo Design:Hady HokmollahiMusic Production & Engineer:Topher WrightLive video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailThis week episode features food from Zinc Cafe in Los Angeles, and guest panelists Daniel Reynolds, Editor and Chief of Out Magazine, and Soul Singer/ Songwriter, Shea Diamond. Also, making his first ever performance debut, The Emperor Smith lights up the stage. Please make sure you leave your opinions in the comments.Original Air Date: Jun 16, 2024Panelist@kawasiofficial@iamandremonroe@iamsheadiamond [Shea Diamond] [Singer, Actor, Producer]@dnlreynolds [Daniel Reynolds] [Editor & Chief of Out Magazine]Restaurant Zinc Cafe | @zinccafeandmarketPerformer @theeemperorsmith [The Emperor Smith]Credits:A KwaiCo Production Executive Producers: Kawasi WestonAndrew Wells Director of Photography:TenFifty Audio Engineer: 4 AMProduction Assistant:Hector Elias SerpasAnimation:Michael CarlosLogo Design:Hady HokmollahiMusic Production & Engineer:Topher WrightLive video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]

Send us Fan MailIn an Industry that gate keeps opportunities on leveling up and gaining prestige; ‪Kawasi‬ and Andre Wells cements their anti-industry affiliation and proves how artist can network horizontally to establish and maintain fame and notoriety in the Music & Entertainment Industry. We shine light on Freaky Diqui and Joyce Soul Cuisine Downtown LA. Original Air Date: Jun 10, 2024 Panelist@kawasiofficial@iamandremonroe@freakydiqui [Freaky Diqui] [Rapper]@topher.mp3 [Topher] [Producer, Engineer]Restaurant Joyce | @joyce_dtlaPerformer@freakydiqui [Freaky Diqui]Special Thanks@wallysofficialCredits:A KwaiCo Production Executive Producers: Kawasi WestonAndrew Wells Director of Photography:TenFifty Audio Engineer: 4 AMProduction Assistant:Hector Elias SerpasAnimation:Michael CarlosLogo Design:Hady HokmollahiMusic Production & Engineer:Topher Wrighthttps://www.instagram.com/kawasiofficialLive video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMouthFullExperience Kawasi, @kawasiofficial [Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer]Andrew Wells, @iamandremonroe [Writer, Actor, Executive Producer]