The Brief Dive

About The Brief Dive

This podcast is a mix of topics from mental health to philosophy. You’ll hear topics from anxiety and goal setting to how everything in the world is connected. Filimon shares his ways of self-improvement and how it could help you in the long run. If you’re a teen who wants to take this deep-thinking/self-help skill into their future career with a limited amount of time, The Brief Dive is the place to be.

Publisher

Filimon

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Feb 2021

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

114 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026

   What It REALLY Means to Be a Habesha Creator, Leader, & Voice for Your Community

   What It REALLY Means to Be a Habesha Creator, Leader, & Voice for Your Community | Tigrayan Creator Reveals...In this episode, we sit down with Mikaelle Daniel, also known online as WediDaniel and MICKEYXS, a Tigrayan creator who has built a strong online presence by sharing content centered around culture, humor, identity, and the experiences of growing up Habesha in today’s generation.Through his content, Mickey has created a platform that celebrates Tigrayan traditions, language, and community while using creativity as a way to connect with people. Beyond social media, he has also taken on leadership roles within his community, focusing on advocacy, organizing, and finding ways to support and uplift the people around him.We talk about how Mickey’s journey as a creator began, the importance of seeing representation online, and the role culture has played in shaping the content he creates. We also discuss the process of building a community through social media, staying connected to your roots, and finding ways to create content that feels authentic and meaningful.We dive deeper into Mickey’s journey after college, how traveling has shaped his perspective, and how he balances creativity with his commitment to community leadership. Throughout the conversation, we discuss identity, cultural preservation, and the responsibility that comes with being a voice for a community.Stay tuned until the end, where Mickey shares advice for young creatives — especially those from the Tegaru community — who are looking to start creating and share their stories with the world.This episode is about culture, representation, and the impact of using creativity to connect with and inspire others.Mickey's Socials:Titkok:mickeyxs: https://www.tiktok.com/@mickeyxs?_r=1&_t=ZT-98cV6AGS0btwedi.tigrayxs: https://www.tiktok.com/@wedi.tigrayxs?_r=1&_t=ZT-98cV7H9FPMUhabeshaleads: https://www.tiktok.com/@habeshaleads?_r=1&_t=ZT-98cV8hKqOashabeshabitez: https://www.tiktok.com/@habeshabitez?_r=1&_t=ZT-98cV8hghvBNInstagram:mikaelledaniel: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelledaniel?igsh=YW1mN2VvN3BrNWVtwedi.daniel1: https://www.instagram.com/wedi.daniel1?igsh=dDJtZzZvY2s1dnZzSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdive/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=1Timestamps:00:00 Preview0:27 Welcome Mickey!2:25 Red or Green Flag?!4:46 Dive & Deliver7:55 One Has To Go!25:05 Mickey's Ethiopia Trip26:42 Would You Retire In Ethiopia?27:58 Should The Oldest Child Be A Boy or Girl?31:05 What Has Traveling Taught Mickey?35:01What's A Lesson Mickey's Learned After Graduating?37:50 Why Did Mickey Start Content?42:30 What People Misunderstand About Us The Most45:27 HALFTIME SHOW!!!46:30 Dive & Deliver pt.251:17 Reddit Time!58:35 Being A Leader In The Community1:03:42 Being A Leader In The Tegaru Community1:10:03 Leading In The Habesha Community1:12:00 What is UP With Minnesota???1:18:20 Mickey's Advice For Habeshas Starting Content1:20:20 Dive & Deliver pt.31:28:15 Outro#habesha #ethiopia #eritrea #tigray

2. 

   3 Jun 2026

   I Read Habesha Reddits So You Don’t Have To: Shim Shim vs Eskista

   Dive with me into the weirdest, funniest, and juiciest corners of Habesha Reddit!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/OUTRO 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 shares personal opinions and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be taken as professional or medical advice.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview0:15 Intro0:42 "Funny Ethiopian Memes"1:59 "Security Guard vs Fan"4:30 "Eritrean and Ethiopian Dances"7:59 "How Long Can You Go Without INJERA?!"14:57 "Dating Habesha Men Is Outdated?"18:19 "Gossip in the Habesha Community"22:05 Outro

3. 

   27 May 2026

   The Reality of Having Opinions on the Internet | Truth, Transparency, & Travel

   Growing Online Without Changing Who You Are | Truth, Transparency, & TravelIn this episode, we sit down with Tomas Mesafint, better known online as Wavytomm, an Ethiopian content creator, Penn State graduate, and internet personality building an audience through humor, honesty, storytelling, and unapologetic self-expression.In a digital world where so many people feel pressured to perform, filter themselves, or become characters online, Thomas has built his platform by doing the opposite. Through skits, lifestyle content, travel videos, and raw personal opinions, he’s created a presence that feels authentic, relatable, and real, even when it comes with criticism.We talk about what it actually takes to grow online today, the pressure creators feel to be liked, and why so many people are afraid to fully express themselves on the internet. Tomas opens up about confidence, identity, internet culture, religion, criticism, and learning how to stay grounded while constantly being perceived online.As a Habesha creator navigating modern internet culture, he also reflects on community expectations, balancing authenticity with public opinion, and how travel and life experiences continue shaping the stories he tells through content.This episode is about self-expression, confidence, criticism, and the challenge of staying true to yourself in a world that constantly rewards performance over authenticity.Wavytomm’s Socials:TIKTOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@wavytomm?_r=1&_t=ZT-96cHkiNJnCAINSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/wavytomm?igsh=MWhnNWticG9kdXBhcg==YOUTUBE:https://youtube.com/@wavytom?si=PYxE7ws7Ml9SaEodSUBSCRIBE 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=1TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview0:39 Intro1:38 This or That Game14:19 Who is WavyTomm?15:16 What Helped Him Get Out Of His Shell16:20 What is WavyTomm Passionate About?19:05 Why Did He Start Content?23:40 Where His Name Came From25:43 What People Misunderstand About Content Creating29:38 Having Your Own "Archetype"30:37 Do People REALLY Know WavyTomm34:14 How Important Is Religion To WavyTomm?38:43 Relationships & Content41:10 REEL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS42:14 What Helped WavyTomm Speak Confidently45:09 Accidentally Tagged Someone on a Viral Post!?47:41 How The Community Reacted To His Content58:40 His Favorite Place He Traveled To1:01:53 What Traveling Taught Him About The World1:04:26 How He Wants His Viewers To Feel1:09:20 Dive & Deliver1:13:10 Outro

Who has been a guest on The Brief Dive

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Yeabsera
• Abdullah
• Yabsera

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YouTube views

172,329

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

91

YouTube

82

Engagement

71

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