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=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.#immigrants #children #emotional

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.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.

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/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.

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/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.

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-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1

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 shifts from pure comedy to moments that actually make you think. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and real — exactly how family conversations tend to go when everyone’s home for the holidays.

If you like honest conversations, playful debates, and seeing what questions really reveal about people… this is the Christmas episode to watch.

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00:00 Preview

0:23 Intro

1:07 Question 1

2:33 Question 2

3:31 Question 3

4:47 Question 4

7:01 Question 5

9:11 Question 6

10:21 Question 7

10:36 Question 8

12:30 Question 9

12:56 Question 10

13:22 Question 11

13:44 Question 12

15:06 Question 13

16:23 Question 14

17:47 Question 15

19:36 Question 16

20:10 Question 17

21:04 Question 18

21:11 Question 19

21:23 Question 20

21:29 Question 21

23:46 Question 22

24:40 Question 23

25:57 Question 24

28:09 Question 25

29:13 Question 26

31:18 Question 27

31:43 Question 28

34:07 Question 29

39:21 Question 30

41:40 Question 31

47:35 Dive & Deliver

54:28 Outro

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 syndrome, raising prices, social media, and what it really takes to stay grounded while your life starts moving fast.

If you’re a young entrepreneur, creative, or someone trying to build something meaningful without losing yourself — this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Preview0:28 Intro2:11 What Motivated MoneybCutz to Start?4:25 Does He Cut His Own Hair?5:16 The ONE Feeling Every Client Should Leave With?6:45 How Does MoneybCutz Keep Track Of All His Clients?7:56 What Is The Mindset Muneeb Live By Everyday?10:48 Running A Business While Life Moves Fast12:43 The Real Reason Why He Raised His Prices14:26 What He Gave Up To Get Ahead At 2116:50 Networking With Rich Barbers In Miami20:58 What Was The Biggest Haircut Mistake MoneybCutz Made?22:26 Experiencing Imposter Syndrome Mid-Cut???25:15 Easiest vs. Hardest Styles To Do?26:23 Do Barbers Need Their Own 'Signature Cut'?27:53 Following Trends As A Barber28:52 How His Family/Friends Reacted To His Fast Growth?32:30 Cutting Hair From His House To The Barbershop35:06 MoneybCutz' Next Chapter?38:02 Advice For Those Starting In Their Own Business41:40 Outro

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… we also got very sidetracked — in the best way possible.We talked about Habesha men slander, why some Habeshas try to “act Black,” crazy travel stories, friendship dynamics, and the hilarious realities of being East African in the U.S.Both guests are also TikTok creators, so we dive into what it really takes to go viral, why they post the type of content they do, and how they balance school, clubs, culture, and the pressure of social media.If you're Habesha, a first-gen student, a creator, or someone who feels like you’re trying to keep your identity alive in a world of distractions — this episode is for you.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=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO MUSIC: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1Both Socials:https://www.tiktok.com/@marynuha?_r=1&_t=ZT-9279pSbdVJWNuhamin's Socials:https://www.tiktok.com/@nuhamin_k?_r=1&_t=ZT-9278yUNZBDZMariamawit's Socials:https://www.tiktok.com/@06maryy06?_r=1&_t=ZT-9278vR8keJDTimestamps:00:00 Preview0:24 Intro3:52 "Who's Most Likely To...?"7:20 Why They Joined EESA at GMU?8:01 How These Two First Met11:18 Is Your Content A Job To You?13:56 Their Favorite TikTok They've Ever Made17:11 Balancing School, Content, & EESA?20:04 Keeping Eachother Accountable24:06 Choosing Their Career Paths?29:38 Friendships Outside The Habesha Community37:40 Why Some Habeshas Try To "Act Black"?46:30 Roller Coasters47:56 How Their Friendship Affected Them49:38 Crazy Travel Stories53:00 Have They Lost Their Culture?56:40 Habesha Community And Their Content?1:06:43 Is This Generation Too Sensitive?1:11:44 Where Did Habesha Men Slander Come From?!1:16:55 Marry Men Back Home vs. Marrying Here?1:20:03 What Helps Them Preserve Their Culture?1:22:40 Showing Affection In Habesha Friendships/Families1:24:57 Last Piece Of Advice1:28:10 Dive & Deliver1:34:39 Outro