The Heart Seat

In this episode of The Heart Seat, Keseena sits down with Jessica Stang, a German Congolese creative who has spent her life navigating identity, belonging, and the quiet complexities of living between two continents.Jessica shares what it feels like to grow up between cultures and to walk through Berlin as someone who carries both African and European roots. She reflects on learning to build an identity that does not fit into one box and on the moments where place, heritage, and perception shape how you see yourself. Together, Keseena and Jessica explore what belonging truly means, what it feels like to be misunderstood, and how mixed identity can be both a strength and a constant journey.The conversation moves through topics like code switching, unconscious bias, and the subtle ways people are seen or unseen in different spaces. Jessica also speaks about reconnecting with her African roots, what travel has opened in her, and how her sense of home shifts depending on where she is. They explore the emotional experience of holding more than one culture, the beauty of it, and the weight of it, especially in places where identity is easily labelled.From Berlin to Congo and the many in between spaces, Jessica brings honesty, warmth, and clarity to her story. Her reflections offer grounding for anyone who has ever felt in between worlds or who is still learning how to define home for themselves.A thoughtful and human conversation for listeners exploring culture, identity, heritage, and the lifelong journey of becoming who they truly are.✨The Heart Seat – Where stories meet soul. ✨Instagram: @the.heart.seatHosted by @keseena_chExplore more at keseena.com

What does it really take to start fresh in a new country? In this episode of The Heart Seat I sit down with my longtime high school friend and her husband to talk about life in Canada. From studying abroad to raising kids, navigating an intercultural marriage, and finding balance between family expectations and personal choices.It is an honest conversation about the good, the hard, and the moments you miss when you live far from home.

Keseena sits down with Calvin Sun, an ER physician, author, world‑traveler, cancer survivor, and former Manhattan Borough President candidate (June 2025). Recorded before the election, they explore what emergency medicine taught him, how he discovered a kidney tumor and survived it, why travel is both enriching and important, and what led him to step into public service. Calvin shares vulnerability, vision, and a deep commitment to service - no matter the outcome.

The Heart Seat – Episode 2 teaserTitle: Calvin on Life, Travel and Running on PurposeKeseena sits with Calvin, an ER doctor, author, traveler, cancer survivor, and political candidate. They talk about what the ER teaches, the journey through cancer, how travel heals, and why he ran for Borough President in New York.