Ep 4: We In The Mix: Black Creatives in Mexico City

🚨Some News! The Secret Life of TK is a finalist in The Signal Awards! Vote below to help us win. 🚨 What happens when you shed beliefs you inherited about where you’re supposed to live, work, and build a life? In this episode, TK is back in **Mexico City,** exploring some feels through voice notes and talking with three Black creative professionals who decided to step outside the traditional American dream and make CDMX home. Artist, healer, and creative- **Iye Yin Dae,** creative strategist and founder of Shift the Trends- **Vivianne Njoku,** and chef/founder of Lazy Bear Experiences CDMX- **Ron J. Dutes** share what pulled them to Mexico City, from energetic shifts and spiritual nudges to the very practical desire for a different pace of life. We get into what leaving America gave them the time and space to explore, how they’ve integrated into Mexican society, what feels familiar and what feels VERY different, and the moments when their American privilege gets challenged. **Plus:** practical advice for Black creatives thinking about moving to Mexico City — from navigating everyday life to figuring out how to actually build community. Because sometimes changing your life means changing your location, too. Welcome to The Secret Life of TK Dutes *We In The Mix: Black Creatives in Mexico City* After the conversation with TK sits down with producer, **Mike Brown** to discuss their own creative journey's as Black people recovering from United States induced burnout. Watch the full behind-the-scenes Production Chat between TK and Mike on Patreon. *AS WELL AS* the full video of our live event featuring Iye Yin Dae, V., and Ron in Mexico City.  Want to share your expat experiences? 📞 You can call or text **The Secret Life Line** at **(929) 551-4363**, or leave a voice note at **philosfuturemedia@gmail.com**. Special thanks to: Guests- Iye Yin Dae, Vivianne Njoku, Ron J. Dutes, Mike Brown(Producer), Manny Faces (Engineer), Faybeo’n Mickens (Marketing), Pat Mesiti-Miller (Theme Music), Gabrielle Smith (Art).  👉🏾 Follow Iye Yin Dae | Vivianne Njoku | Ron J. Dutes on IG 👉🏾 Follow Mike on IG: @theartoflettinggo | https://theartoflettinggopodcast.com 👉🏾 Follow TK on IG: @tastykeish | @philosfuturemedia 👉🏾 Go behind the scenes on Patreon: patreon.com/c/SecretLifeofTK \*\*\*\*\*Love the show? Vote for us before October 15th, 2026 to win a Listener's Choice Signal Award for Best Experimental Podcast and Best Art Work!\*\*\*\*\** - 🗳️ Direct link for Best Experimental: https://tinyurl.com/BestExperimental - 🗳️ Direct link for Best Art Work: https://tinyurl.com/BestArtWork [**★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★**](https://www.patreon.com/c/SecretLifeofTK "★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★")