Go With the Flo is a long-form conversational podcast hosted by a Princeton University graduate living in New York City. Listen as host Folarin Okulaja speaks with his guests about everything from personal journeys to the issues of the day in an authentic, informal setting which makes you feel like you’re taking part in the conversation yourself. Come for laughs and a distraction, stay to learn, to think and to be inspired. Tell a friend to tell a friend, and most importantly go with the flow!! New episodes every other Monday.
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Blake Guillaume, founder of Element Training Club in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They discuss Blake’s journey from UPenn to consulting at Bain and strategy and operations at DoorDash, the quarter-life crisis that pushed him to rethink his definition of success, and his decision to leave corporate America to pursue entrepreneurship. Blake shares how a failed attempt to buy a gym eventually led to him opening his own, the financial and personal risks he took to bring Element to life, and the challenges of building a business from the ground up. They also get into building in public, going viral on social media, creating community through fitness, HYROX training, betting on yourself, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
Start -1:30 Blake intro
1:30-5:15 From UPenn to Bain
5:15-9:00 Deciding to leave to tech
9:00-13:30 Quarter life crisis
13:30-25:00 Taking a leap of faith to entrepreneurship
25:00-28:10 Community
28:10-30:30 Coming up with the name Element Training Club
30:30-38:40 building in public
38:40-40:40 Financing the business
40:40-50:20 Building out a team, opening
50:20-End Reflecting and whats to come
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ)
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1 (https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516)
20 Apr 2026
#51 -Chicago Made w/ itoldLexi
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Chicago-based R&B singer and songwriter itoldLexi. They discuss her early start in music through the Chicago Children’s Choir, the discipline and international experiences that shaped her, and how her parents helped guide her creative journey. Lexi shares her time at Berklee College of Music, navigating finding her sound, and the process of developing as an artist. They also get into her experiences working with Chance the Rapper, performing at Lollapalooza, and building confidence as a performer. The conversation also touches on vulnerability in songwriting, personal growth, her time living in London, and what’s next for her career, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 – Intro
2:30 – Growing up + getting into music (Chicago Children’s Choir)
6:30 – Choir experience + discipline + international travel
11:00 – Musical influences + early songwriting
15:30 – Finding her sound + artistry development
20:00 – Personal growth + London experience + self-improvement
26:30 – Berklee College of Music
32:30 – Songwriting process + vulnerability in music
36:30 – Working with Chance the Rapper + early industry moments
40:30 – Performing (Lollapalooza + live shows)
42:30 – Putting music out + confidence as an artist
43:45 – Goals for the future + what success looks like
45:23 – Outro
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ)
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1 (https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516)
23 Mar 2026
#50 - Shoot your Shot w/ Michelle Alozie
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Nigerian international footballer Michelle Alozie. They discuss her journey from Yale to professional soccer, navigating setbacks like going undrafted and playing in Kazakhstan, and how a cold email led to her opportunity with the Houston Dash. Michelle shares her experience joining the Super Falcons, playing in the World Cup, Olympics, and winning WAFCON, including her game-winning semifinal goal. They also get into her life off the pitch, balancing cancer research, brand partnerships, and her growing interest in fashion, and much more!!
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 – Michelle Intro
3:22 – Getting into soccer + early career
4:18 – Choosing Yale + Ivy League vs SEC
5:42 – ACL injury + going undrafted
8:10 – Kazakhstan experience
11:36 – Houston trial + cold email story
13:27 – “Shoot your shot” mindset
15:21 – Houston Dash journey
18:56 – Getting called up to Nigeria
22:38 – First cap + early Super Falcons experience
24:32 – World Cup + Olympics experiences
32:09 – WAFCON run + game-winning goal
38:19 – Life off the field (research, media, fashion)
51:18 – Reflection + betting on yourself
56:00 – Outro
CREDITS:
Hosted by Folarin Okulaja
Produced by Folarin Okulaja
Engineered by Folarin Okulaja
Subscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQ)
https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1 (https://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516)
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384,267
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4.9 / 5
15 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100
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Engagement
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