Episode 254

#254 - Interview with mixed-media artist Ama Agyemang

New York grit meets artistic flow. Ama Agyemang opens up about leaving behind civil engineering. Finding tattooing through sheer persistence. What it really takes to survive as an artist in Brooklyn. From drawing at a Blink Fitness front desk to tattooing on fake skin. Even their own body, Ama built a portfolio the hard way and that grit is what got them through the door.

We dive deep into hustle culture, what it means to stand out as a New Yorker in Texas. Why tattooing is more than ink it’s ritual, connection, and energy. Exchanged between artist and client. Ama doesn’t just talk about technique, but about smell, sound, and spirit art. As something lived, not just practiced. Their story is proof that passion pulls you forward even when the paycheck doesn’t.

Where to Find Ama Agyemang?

🌐 Website: Check out Ama's website:

https://www.amaagyemang.com/

📲 Social: Instagram @zzz_brab

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Dave lennon

Lost in the Groove is my space to explore the real, raw, and unexpected. I started this podcast because I was tired of feeling like nothing ever changes. My therapist once suggested, I write letters to the government to express my frustrations. Then I thought, "Why not create a podcast instead?" Here, I can talk about what I want, with whoever I want, no matter their beliefs. For me, it's about having honest conversations,. Breaking down walls, and getting people to think beyond the surface.

I grew up in a blue-collar family in the suburbs outside New York City, raised as an Orthodox Jew. Leaving the religious community in 2017 was a pivotal moment for me. It allowed me to embrace my identity as an artist, and chart my own path. Who I am today, and what this podcast represents, is deeply tied to my journey. Leaving a community that was a cult; still is. Discovering authenticity, creativity, and independence in myself.

I’m a car enthusiast, an artist, and someone who thrives on creative expression. From old-school rap, and psychedelic rock. To vintage muscle cars and European classics. I’m all about the things that inspire passion.
My co-host, Karissa Andrews, joins me for American Groove. Our segment on stoner culture, and life’s weirder twists. She’s an incredibly talented makeup artist, aesthetician, and candle maker. She brings a spice, pizazz, and realness to every conversation.

This podcast isn’t about chasing fame or conforming to trends, it’s about the experience. I want listener, whether they’re driving home, cooking, or just unwinding. To feel like they’re part of something real. Lost in the Groove is my way of staying true to myself, while connecting with others. learning, and having fun along the way.