Best Tesse Akpeki Podcasts (2024)

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The Super-Helper Syndrome-Part 1 27:18

5h ago27:18

27:18

The Super-Helper Syndrome: A Survival Guide for Compassionate People authored by Jess Baker & Rod Vincent, serves up a rich meal to underpin what healthy helping looks like. “Do all things with great love. Avoid helping as a from of rescue, there needs to be reciprocity in helping. People who are helped need to have opportunities where they feel li…

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Productivity Tips and Techniques 15:14

17d ago15:14

15:14

Fran Jeanes, the CEO of Mobile Marketing Max, shares her expertise on productivity apps and techniques that can help improve daily efficiency. Fran discusses the importance of finding the right environment for different tasks, using calendar buffers, and leveraging techniques like the Pomodoro method. Additionally, she introduces tools such as the …

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Don't Leave Your Dream—Live It 40:41

2h ago40:41

40:41

Dr. Michael Koku, a physician, Maxwell Leadership Team Executive Director, speaker, coach, trainer, and author of seven books discusses the concept of living your dream versus leaving your dream, emphasizing the importance of having a compelling dream, resilience, teamwork, accountability, and mentorship. Dr. Koku uses the acronym DREAM to outline …

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Multidirectional Communication: Enhancing Parenting Skills 32:01

26d ago32:01

32:01

Dr. Ayo Adenuga was welcomed back for a continuation of the discussion on multidirectional communication for effective parenting. Dr. Adenuga, a distinguished public health expert and physician, shares insights on positive self-communication, building strong partner relationships, and effective communication strategies with children. The episode co…

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The Power of Multidirectional Communication in Parenting 41:56

2h ago41:56

41:56

Dr. Ayo Adenuga, a distinguished public health physician and the founder of IEA Impact Consulting, talks about the concept of multidirectional communication for effective parenting. Dr. Adenuga elaborates on how parents can use different communication strategies to navigate the challenges of raising adolescents, from internal communication to engag…

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Empowering Women to Greatness 40:02

4h ago40:02

40:02

Olabisi Oshikanlu, a Nigerian-Grenadian physician and John Maxwell leadership coach, shares her multifaceted approach to personal and professional development and her journey of inspiring women to greatness in every season of life. The conversation delves into the significance of knowing one's purpose, leading oneself before others, and the importa…

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Cost-Effective Conflict Management 29:42

9d ago29:42

29:42

Tabitha Liburd, a conflict management expert, has lived and worked in seven countries, shares cost-effective strategies to handle workplace conflicts and protect organizations' revenue, reputation, and retention. She emphasizes the importance of understanding root causes of conflict through open communication, trust, and peer mediation. Additionall…

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Education Decisions as an Immigrant Parent: A Dialogue Between Generations 21:29

20d ago21:29

21:29

Joshua Okonneh, the host’s son, discusses the challenges and considerations of raising children as immigrant parents in the United States. Joshua shares his experiences as a first-generation Nigerian-American, exploring the implications of various educational choices from elementary through high school. The discussion delves into the importance of …

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Unlocking the Magic of AI 39:14

20d ago39:14

39:14

Angela Heath delves into the transformative potential of AI, specifically ChatGPT by OpenAI. With over 25 years of experience, Angela is a seasoned speaker and consultant. She talks about how AI can help small business owners greatly with content generation, customer service automation, and other areas. She addresses frequent concerns about AI, emp…

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Transforming Population Health 31:20

20d ago31:20

31:20

Dr. Cheryl Okoli is a Doctor of Health Administration and an innovative thinker dedicated to improving population health. Dr. Okoli shares her unique background as a third culture kid and her professional experiences in health administration. She introduces her two ventures, Shalom Eagle's Wings, focusing on consultation, advocacy, and empowerment,…

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Vulnerability 23:11

1M ago23:11

23:11

Considering the theme, vulnerability - my journey towards connecting with myself, David Taylor-Klaus or DTK thinks out loud, “What if you started off with, what will this look like when it's easy? What a different mindset, what is a different way to look at it? Imagine how this invites possibility by envisioning? Vulnerability shows up when I bombe…

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Excavating Memories 30:04

2M ago30:04

30:04

“Excavating Memories, archaeology and home, touches on how we construct identity through things we keep by choice and by accident”, says Elizabeth Mosier. Crucially it spotlights how we construct identity and express what we value through the things we keep by choice or by accident. True treasure isn't the object It’s the stories the object tells, …

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The Power of Joy 46:18

2M ago46:18

46:18

Judith Bullen, the host’s aunty, was born in Jamaica and is currently an American citizen, talks about how she went from teaching Spanish in high school to writing Hiding, Thinking, Being, and Present Joys. The conversation covers her life's significant events, her love of writing, art, and gardening, as well as the deep insight she has acquired. A…

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Empowering Women in Tech: Walking in Authority 42:37

2M ago42:37

42:37

Minister Dr. Ann Ingraham, a health information technology strategist and CEO of Exponential Health Tech Advisors LLC focuses on empowering women to assert their authority in technology, fostering responsible technology with considerations for ethics, inclusivity, and data protection. Dr. Ann shares her personal journey from Jamaica to the U.S., he…

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Transforming Pain to Purpose Part 2 37:52

2M ago37:52

37:52

Dr. Irene Olumese is a remarkable woman who has overcome incredible challenges. She is an author, inspirational speaker, Bible study teacher, and certified faith-informed professional transformational trauma coach. She shares her gripping story of surviving a chronic respiratory disease and bilateral amputations, her journey from Nigeria to Switzer…

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Transforming Pain to Purpose Part 1 21:05

2M ago21:05

21:05

Dr. Irene Olumese is a remarkable woman who has overcome incredible challenges. She is an author, inspirational speaker, Bible study teacher, and certified faith-informed professional transformational trauma coach. She shares her gripping story of surviving a chronic respiratory disease and bilateral amputations, her journey from Nigeria to Switzer…

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Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Communication 33:06

2M ago33:06

33:06

Monique Russell, a global communication skills advisor and founder of Clear Communication Solutions talks about her upbringing in the Bahamas with her Nigerian father and how that experience influenced her love of speaking. They investigate how to bring together heterogeneous teams and families through effective communication, emotional intelligenc…

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Wealth Strategies and Business Foundations 33:49

2M ago33:49

33:49

Omolola Adekeye, an accomplished wealth strategist and founder of True Values Global Corporation, talks about how she went from studying law in Nigeria to pushing women to pursue their dreams in business. They talk about how crucial it is for businesses to develop, get finance, be sustainable, and have strong organizational structures. Omolola plac…

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Heart Centred Leadership 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

Fran Borg-Wheeler describes Heart Centred Leadership as being about connection, compassion, care and harnessing the power of kindness in leadership. “My vision was for young people to be able to have safe place to live and for them to get the support to be able to flourish in life and create better futures. I was starting to experience some mini st…

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Empowering Digital and Financial Literacy in East Africa 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

Leah Kanyi, a tech startup co-founder from Kenya, discusses her journey in tech entrepreneurship and her mission to improve digital and financial literacy in East Africa. Leah shares her experiences with her first startup, Loci Foods, and how it evolved from a simple idea to a mobile application connecting people to international cuisines. Despite …

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Exploring the State of Education in Nigeria 43:26

2M ago43:26

43:26

Sade Marriott, the Director of Banana Island School and co-host of Banana Island Living Podcast explores her transformation from a reluctant teacher to an ardent supporter of high-quality education in Nigeria. Sade discusses her experiences working in the UK and how she used those learnings to raise Nigeria's educational bar. They talk about how im…

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Financial Tips for Families 13:33

2M ago13:33

13:33

Joshua Okonneh, a Wharton School graduate shares valuable insights on financial planning and management, emphasizing the importance of selecting a trustworthy advisor, understanding one's risk profile, and making financial decisions aligned with personal goals and values. He highlights the significance of insurance, especially for older individuals…

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End Child Marriages 25:42

2M ago25:42

25:42

Bongai Mhloyi, a founder of the American and African Youth Leadership Foundation, talks about her mission to end child marriages and break the cycle of poverty. Bongai shares her personal experiences growing up in Zimbabwe, witnessing child marriages firsthand, and how it inspired her to create the American and African Youth Leadership Foundation. …

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Coffee talk 32:28

2M ago32:28

32:28

Mrs Adeyinka Adefope talks about the transformative power of personalized education, and the essence of wholesome parenting, and shares personal anecdotes on overcoming challenges. She discusses the significance of understanding and nurturing children's unique learning methods, the importance of discipline combined with love, and the value of engag…

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Tech Girl from Northern Kenya 33:24

2M ago33:24

33:24

Maribor Orre, a cyber security expert from Northern Kenya shares her unique journey from a marginalized community to becoming a tech professional in the United States, emphasizing the role of diversity scholarships in her education. She highlighted the importance of online safety and basic security measures such as changing passwords, avoiding phis…

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Ignite Your Purpose. Unleash Your Potential 27:24

2M ago27:24

27:24

Jacquel Tucker, a business brand sales and marketing strategist, and the founder of a nonprofit organization called the Jamaica Project USA shares her inspiring journey, from growing up in Jamaica to earning a scholarship to the University of Maine, venturing into the hospitality industry, and eventually founding her own consulting and training com…

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Approach Your Vision with Confidence 35:41

3M ago35:41

35:41

Alicia Couri, Founder and CEO of Audacious Concepts, Inc. and Red Carpet CEO speaks on empowering, educating, and inspiring women globally, specifically by identifying and harnessing one's innate strengths to achieve their vision and goals. Alicia narrated her own experience of realizing her natural talent wasn't in traditional fields, but more in …

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Dreams For The Future 25:48

3M ago25:48

25:48

Debra Allcock Tyler’s dream for the future involves people being a bit more thoughtful and intentional. “It's not that we have to agree with each other. It's about the way we engage. I'd really like to see, some kind of kindness.” “I am the eldest of four children. I come from a massive mixed race Anglo Indian Catholic family. My mother's one of se…

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Excavating Memory, Archaeology and Hope 30:04

3M ago30:04

30:04

Excavating Memory, Archaeology and Hope is an invitation by Elizabeth Mosier to listen to the objects speak. The true treasure is not the object at all. Instead, it is the stories the object tells about the people who owned or used it, what the thing tells you about the person and what is of importance to them. Once Elizabeth embraced that concept.…

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Hope 27:55

4M ago27:55

27:55

“ Hope does not come out of denial. Failure comes out of denial, I've learned in the last few years to acknowledge the awfulness of what is going on and to say it's really bad. Things do get better. There have been times in my life when I've been full of despair, when things have been really, really bad for me, and I look back and remember I got th…

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Mountains and Valleys, Ordinary to Extraordinary 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

Mountains and valleys, ordinary to extraordinary is a theme that thrills anthropologist Erik Seversen. Erikspotlights the essence of feeling fulfilled and purposeful. Describing himself as ordinary he admits doing extraordinary things, especially after being told he would not be able to do something. He learned to confront his fears and embrace the…

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Surviving and Thriving 28:56

5M ago28:56

28:56

When asked about surviving and thriving, adventurer Erik Seversen says: “In my triangle of life, there's work life, family life, and the self. I wake up excited to get to work every single day. I trained for the real mountain every day. When I climb big mountains, I go alone with guides, but I alone. I spend time thinking about how much I appreciat…

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Vulnerability - A Human Gem 23:01

5M ago23:01

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Says David Taylor-Klaus , “Vulnerability is a human gem. It's a core part of who we are and it doesn't have to be hard. It just has to be conscious. And when you bring it up to conscious awareness, when you invite it, when you lean into it, it's not hard, it's a practice. Being attentive to your frame and your energy as you're creating something, w…

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My Story Live and Uncut 27:45

6M ago27:45

27:45

Telling her story live and uncut, Rachel Schofield, author of "The Career Change Guide, Five Steps to Finding Your Dream Job" reminds us we are constantly evolving. There is so much of our careers that is down to being in the right place. We're human. Careers are messy things. That's what makes them interesting. Career shifts whether these are big …

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Raising Immigrant Children - Insights from a Daughter 16:32

6M ago16:32

16:32

Host Paula Okonneh chats with her daughter, Amaka Okonneh, about her experiences of growing up as a child of immigrants and a first-generation American. The conversation touches on the challenges she faced in terms of faith, self-discovery, emotional needs, and cultural differences. On a positive note, Amaka also shares the valuable lessons of resi…

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Building a Consistent Social Media Presence 32:09

6M ago32:09

32:09

Turiya Hodge, a passionate social media strategist speaks about the art of 'showing up' and building an authentic and consistent social media presence. Discussing the importance of serving people online through authentic messaging and connections, Turiya emphasizes the value of knowing your audience and showing up regularly for them. She provides t…

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Feed Forward Inspires Quality Performance 26:41

6M ago26:41

26:41

People are less familiar with, feedforward which inspires quality performance. That’s because there really isn't any point pointing out to people what they're really bad at, because they probably already know. The brilliant thing about feedforward is that people at the receiving end of feedforward see aspects of their performance that they are less…

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Raising Phenomenal Leaders - Empowering Kids for Success 31:06

6M ago31:06

31:06

Lucie Matsouaka, a seasoned author, international speaker, certified professional career coach, and youth leadership coach discusses her recently published book, The Phenomenal Leader In Me, which focuses on instilling leadership principles rather than skills in children. She emphasizes the importance of self-confidence, self-leadership, and people…

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Moving To Ghana as a Single Mom 28:02

6M ago28:02

28:02

Karlene Thompson, author of Single Mom's Guide Moving to Ghana shares her story as a Jamaican woman who lived in the U.S. for two decades before deciding to move to Ghana to provide her children with a unique upbringing. Thompson discusses the process of moving to Ghana, particularly as a single mom, including the legal aspects, housing, transporta…

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Dr. Linda Enoh's Inspiring Journey Back to Africa 38:27

6M ago38:27

38:27

I had the priviledge of having an enlightening discussion about the African repatriation journey with Dr. Linda Enoh, a former college professor turned tourism consultant and marketing strategist. Dr. Enoh, originally from Congo and being a fluent speaker of multiple languages, shares her expertise on tourism and the impacts and experiences of tour…

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Power of Feedback 27:47

7M ago27:47

27:47

Debra Allcock Tyler reflects on the power of feedback “What is the point of saying something to somebody that they are not going to do anything about? Instinctively as a human being we assume feedback is going to be bad. As managers and as leaders, we have an enormous amount of power of other people. The biggest power we've got is over their emotio…

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Wealth Management Secrets - Unveiling Money Myths 30:12

7M ago30:12

30:12

Wealth management professional Sharon Carter discusses common money myths, particularly those affecting individuals from Africa and the Caribbean. As a specialist in life insurance, annuities, and long-term disability at Northeast Planning Group, Carter highlighted the limitations of traditional saving methods such as storing money in banks or unde…

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Video & Podcasting - Top Production Tips 39:27

8M ago39:27

39:27

In this episode of 'Chatting with the Experts', I, Paula Okonneh, sit down with special guest Mark DeLeon, a serial entrepreneur, insurance broker, and tech enthusiast from Toronto. I delve into Mark's professional journey and explore his expertise in creating video content. Our discussion primarily focuses on simple tips and tools for creating hig…

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Insights Focusing on Career Change 27:22

8M ago27:22

27:22

“Working with a coach is lovely. In that space a coach can really push and prod and poke, just like the journalist would, but in a much more supportive way. You can't think your way into a career change, because at some point you get stuck. So much is shifting. This isn't a kind of one and you're done. It's not like you decide and you're stuck fore…

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Put That Oxygen Mask On Yourself First, Ladies 40:41

8M ago40:41

40:41

This week I speak with holistic health and wellness advocate, international speaker and author, Marva Riley. Marva shares insights on the importance of self-care, particularly for women juggling multiple roles. She discusses the idea of 'putting on your own oxygen mask first', alluding to the need to take care of one's own health before helping oth…

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Setting Roots in Ghana - An In-Depth Look with Mary Oluonye 42:04

8M ago42:04

42:04

Mary Oluonye, a Nigerian-American author and the co-owner of Celmar Travel & Tours: Africa Travel Planning & Tour Operator based in the USA and Ghana shares her experiences and invaluable insights that can be used by people planning on relocating to Ghana. She discusses key elements like researching your desired country, legal aspects, visas, healt…

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Boundary Boss Review By Erin Randall and Tesse Akpeki 26:24

8M ago26:24

26:24

TesseTalks review "Boundary Boss", written by Terri Cole - The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free, with special guest Erin Randall who is all about happy people doing great work. Boundaries really matter. In Boundary Boss, Cole models how people can connect with the appropriateness and benefits of putting boundaries in p…

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The Power in Your Story - Inspiring Women to Share & Empower 30:20

9M ago30:20

30:20

Paula Okonneh dives into a vibrant conversation with Lisa Santiago, a multifaceted publisher, coach, and minister. With over 125 books published for more than 80 authors, Lisa brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table. Together, they unravel the transformative power of personal stories. Lisa shares her captivating journey in the publis…

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Life Changing - A Map to Happiness 26:33

9M ago26:33

26:33

Life changing is achieved by a map to happiness. Jane Gunn points to a compass of North, East South and East and West with a link to personal and professional values. N in North, what we're trying to do is to say, what's going on Now? What is the immediate challenge? Essential, even if you're starting up a collaboration. E in East stands for "Explo…

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