What happens when the place you were born doesn’t recognize you… but it’s still the only place that’s ever felt like home?
In this powerful episode, Sam Idra shares what it meant to return to East Africa after growing up in the U.S.—not as a tourist, but as a man searching for something deeper. What he found wasn’t just family or culture—it was joy in its purest form.
We talk tribal roots, identity loss, the myth of Western success, and why true community doesn’t ask for credentials—it just shows up. Sam also opens up about his mission here in Omaha, where he’s helping others rebuild their lives through mentorship, housing, and radical care.
This conversation is a full-circle reckoning—with home, with heritage, and with what it really means to belong.
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Are You A Charlotte?
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.
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