The Brief Dive

In this episode of The Brief Dive, I sit down with my sister and brother-in-law to talk about their Habesha wedding — the beautiful moments and the parts no one really prepares you for. We get real about what actually happens behind the scenes, what they wish they knew before saying “I do,” and what it’s like choosing to marry within your culture.

We dive into the pressure, expectations, and endless opinions that come with Habesha w...

In this episode, Filimon talks about why our generation struggles to truly love, how emotional walls and low effort are costing us real connections, and why so many friendships quietly fade. He explores how fear of vulnerability and pride keep us from the deep, authentic relationships we say we want.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotif...

In this episode, Filimon opens up about his struggle to truly rest and why doing nothing feels wrong.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=cm...

In this episode, Filimon talks about why children of immigrant parents often feel emotionally behind, never fully satisfied by achievements, and constantly driven by the pressure to repay their parents’ sacrifices.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.ap...

In this episode, Filimon talks about the pressure of being expected to speak your language and the embarrassing moments that happen when the words don’t come out right.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/id1551664039...

Happy New Year! In this episode, I thank you for the support that carried me through 2025, share our vision for 2026, and open up honestly about my biggest addiction last year....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/i...

In this episode, I’m building a gingerbread house with my cousin, Zebilon, while answering rapid fire questions, from funny and random to lowkey personal. What started as a chill holiday activity quickly turned into chaos, laughter, and a gingerbread house that barely survived.LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-div...

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 s...

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 syndrom...

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… ...

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, sel...

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, an...

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 tau...

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 p...

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...

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 expect...

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 sa...

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 in...

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 s...