Road to the city
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Hey! Thanks for being here.
I am an actor shuttling between Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta.
My journey started in Nigeria, where I was born and raised, and started my career as an actor. Now, I'm living and working as an actor full time in the United States. Through my journey in life, and process as an actor, I get to meet all kinds of people from all walks of life. I am endlessly fascinated by humans (it's part of why I chose this line of work)! This podcast is a place to hold space for those people, ideas, and conversations that entertain and inspire me.
I hope this space does the same for you!
Join me!
Location:
United States
Description:
Hey! Thanks for being here. I am an actor shuttling between Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta. My journey started in Nigeria, where I was born and raised, and started my career as an actor. Now, I'm living and working as an actor full time in the United States. Through my journey in life, and process as an actor, I get to meet all kinds of people from all walks of life. I am endlessly fascinated by humans (it's part of why I chose this line of work)! This podcast is a place to hold space for those people, ideas, and conversations that entertain and inspire me. I hope this space does the same for you! Join me!
Language:
English
Website:
https://pod.co/road-to-the-city
Episodes
Time changes everything
3/28/2024
On this episode I talk about a canceled trip to Canada from Nigeria in April 2004, the day I was supposed to travel. A tough but wise decision that changed the course of my life.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:26:06
Start Now (Don't wait)
11/9/2023
Once you're okay with looking foolish, and accepting that not everyone will understand you in your quest to start something new, then you'd find the freedom.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:24:17
Own your story
10/26/2023
After a recent news that came as a surprise, I was forced to look back at my life and reflect on the times that I was able to overcome obstacles and difficult situations. I embraced my uniques and used it as fuel, not counting what I didn't have nor comparing myself to others.
We often forget the power of our story, not just the fact that it could help others, but also how it helps us navigate the present and help us grow and learn.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:34:47
A lot to be thankful for.
10/12/2023
On this episode I talk about the importance of acknowledging and being thankful for the simple things in life, for in doing that we’re able to find hope to keep persevering through the challenges and obstacles that life brings.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:17:41
"Perfection" The enemy of the good.
4/13/2023
On this episode, my guest Jay Street and I talked about what it took for Jay to finally embrace the idea of becoming an acting coach in the midst of countless obstacles, where many would have quit.
Perfection is a road, not a destination.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:47:52
Everyone deserves a chance
3/30/2023
For most of my life, I've been considered an underdog. My life is a testament of a person who didn't think he had anything to offer, but I had people who saw gifts and abilities in me that I didn't know I had. They gave me a chance, you deserve a chance, everyone does.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:27:54
(It all counts) with Sara Romero
3/16/2023
My conversation with Sara reminds me of how simple and valuable conversations can lead towards new ideas and learning from our experiences.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:47:57
Having gratitude and boldness
3/2/2023
We often don't give ourselves credit for our accomplishments, we always second guess and wait for that defining moment.
I've learned to have gratitude for the simple things in my life.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:19:38
Growing pains with Jay Street
6/22/2022
On this episode I and Jay talk about “Growing pains”. Detailing our experience moving to Atlanta hoping to find better opportunities as actors only to move back 6 months later. Did we fail?
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:40:25
The cost of pursuing a dream
5/26/2022
I've had some amazing opportunities as an actor recently, and a lot of people reached out to tell me how happy they were for me.
On this episode I share some of the tough experiences I went through to get here, you can call it the price or cost I had to pay.
And to be frank, I'm still paying.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:05:09
Simple moves
5/4/2022
In my conversation with most people, rarely do I find them having an overnight success. It's s usually a combination of simple moves or steps that feel insignificant in the moment but in hindsight turned out to be pivotal.
On this episode I share three stories explaining how a call, a hand share and trips to Los Angeles help change the course of my career.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:05:43
This is 40
4/19/2022
On this episode I reflect on approaching a big milestone in my life, turning 40.
I share this in four parts.
-Introduction to the world
-The discovery
-Finding God (The struggle begins)
-Its starting to make sense.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:13:17
Kyle Kim (Film Story)
6/24/2021
On this episode we talk about some of the difficult adjustments he had to make moving to a new country, creativity and how faith is the foundation and inspiration for his life.
Please check out Kyle’s YouTube channel in the link below.
https://youtu.be/_IPLnhc_k1k
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:46:51
Abraham Harris
6/17/2021
On this episode we talked about our career as creatives, growing up in Africa and the benefits of having lived in two different worlds.
.Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:01:08:49
Vac Harris (Actor)
5/27/2021
On this episode I talk to actor Vac about the struggles and obstacles he faced growing up. And I must his story is an example of not giving up on yourself.
Watching him grow as an artist inspiring.
Lets connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:33:20
Kevin Allen (Khord Master)
5/20/2021
On this episode I talked to Kevin about finding consistency, and what it takes to be a content creator from his perspective.
You can check out Kevin’s work and connect with him through his website. Link below:
https://kalexperience.com/info/
Let’s connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:48:42
Kevin O Peterson
5/13/2021
On this episode we talked about life and how Kevin got into acting.
We also talked about the process of finding what you’re passionate about, and how it may require you to try various things before finding the one that clicks.
Let’s connect!
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:53:04
Fear and Insecurity
4/8/2021
On this episode I briefly talk about fear and insecurity. This stemmed from the episode I last published and how I almost didn’t post it for the fear of being judged.
I don’t claim to be an expert on the topic but I’m learning to catch myself in moments when I let my fear and insecurity get the best of me.
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:12:27
I miss my brother Dan.
4/1/2021
On this episode I talk about my brother Dan who died in 2014. Losing someone is painful, and for me this is the most I've talked about him since he passed.
I laughed, cried and talked about some good old memories I shared with him.
It felt good to pour my heart out the way I did, and I must say, this may be tough to listen to.
P.S don’t worry, I am fine 😊
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:25:04
When things don’t go as planned
3/25/2021
On this episode I talk my brother and my friend Jay Street.
Jay and I moved to Atalanta Georgia in 2018 only to move back six months later.
We both share our experiences and the silver lining within the experience.
Email:
michael@roadtothecity.com
Instagram:
Podcast https://rb.gy/g3hkwc
Michael Jibrin https://rb.gy/8el0ly
Duration:00:47:30