Best African Naturalistas Podcasts (2024)

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S1 E12 - Dr. Olatokunbo Somolu: The Pioneer 1:02:59

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Work Focus: Civil & Structural Engineering, Education, Entrepreneurship I spoke to my mother Dr. Olatokunbo Somolu. She graduated top of her class from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in 1973 with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering. Before then, she had her primary education at Anglican Girls’ School, Lagos and secondary education at Queens College Yaba…

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S1 E11 - Sandra Oyewole: Leading the Way in Law for the Technology & Creative Industries 55:38

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Work Focus: Law, Intellectual Property, Technology, Data Protection I spoke to Sandra Oyewole, who is a Partner at Olajide Oyewole LLP and has been in practice for over 26 years. She leads the Intellectual Property & Technology practice and co-leads the Employment & Global Mobility practice of the firm. Mrs. Oyewole provides legal services on a mul…

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S1 E10 - Dr. Olayinka Akindayomi: Championing Inclusiveness for Young People with Special Needs 1:04:29

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Work Focus: Medicine, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Special Needs I spoke to Dr. Olayinka Akindayomi, who is the Founder and Service Director of the Children’s Developmental Center (CDC) in Lagos, Nigeria. CDC is a not-for-profit organisation, established by her over 20 years ago, which provides a broad range of educational and support…

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S1 E9 - Maryam Aliko Mohammed: Coaching & Enabling People to Succeed 1:10:02

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Work Focus: Work Focus: Executive Coaching, Human Resource Management, Education, Consultancy, Social Entrepreneurship I spoke to Maryam Aliko-Mohammed, who is who is the principal consultant and executive director at Modalali, a personal and professional development consultancy. She is also School Lead for Kaduna International School leading a tea…

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S1 E8 - Omozo Ogunronbi: Caring for Naturalistas with Integrity and Professionalism 58:54

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Work Focus: Hair Care, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Financial Services I spoke to Omozo Ogunronbi, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of O’Naturals Beauty Nigeria Limited (O’Naturals). Omozo has been a professional hairdresser since 1997. She is a L’Óreal trained and certified professional hairdresser. She also has over 18 years’ experience in the financ…

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S1 E7 - Biodun Soyemi: The Sales Queen 1:01:38

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Work Focus: Business Development, Sales & Marketing, Real Estate, Technology I spoke to Abiodun “Abbey” Soyemi, who is the Head of Business Development & Marketing of Pazino Homes & Gardens and Pazino Engineering and Construction Company. She is also the Founder of the Women’s Investment Network in Entrepreneurship & Real Estate (WINERE). She has o…

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S1 E6 - Oluwakemi Olurinola: Championing Online Education for Nigerian Students 58:31

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Work Focus: Educational Technology, Online Education, Teacher Training & Support I spoke to Dr. Oluwakemi Olurinola, who is an Educational Technology researcher and consultant, with an interest in the application of modern science and technology in the field of Education. She is also a university lecturer. She is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Fel…

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S1 E5 - Dr. Omolola Salako: Advocating for Excellence in Cancer Care 59:03

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Work Focus: Medicine, Cancer Care, Technology, Social Entrepreneurship I spoke to Dr. Omolola Salako, who is an Oncologist, specialising in the treatment of breast, head and neck cancer, brachytherapy, economics of cancer and other solid adult tumours. Omolola is the youngest of the 70 Consultant, Clinical, and Radiation Oncologists in Nigeria and …

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S1 E4 - Jane Egerton-Idehen: Keeping the Door Open for Women in STEM 59:57

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Work Focus: Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Sales I spoke to Jane Egerton-Idehen, who is a telecommunication executive with over 17 years of experience in the Nigerian, Liberian and Ghanaian telecommunications markets. She holds an Electronics Engineering degree from the University of Nigeria and an MBA from Warwick Business School, UK…

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S1 E3 - Akofa Bentsi-Enchill: Changing Ghana, One Girl at a Time 1:03:29

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Work Focus: Social Entrepreneurship, Banking, Science This episode features Akofa Bentsi-Enchill, who is a Social Entrepreneur. Akofa is passionate about effecting transformational change in the lives of underprivileged Ghanaian girls. She believes that the education and mentoring of the ‘girl child’ can truly transform a community and has spent th…

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S1 E2 - Lola Ekugo: The Power of Being Deliberate and Following Your Own Path 55:28

4y ago55:28

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Work Focus: Technology, Software Engineering, Financial Technology, Digital Transformation I spoke to Lola Ekugo, who is the Head of the Digital Innovation Labs at FirstBank Nigeria. She is at the forefront of the Bank’s Digital transformation journey through innovation and technology. She is transforming the bank through accelerating the digital j…

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Trailer - The Other Room 1:10

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This is the trailer for The Other Room. The Other Room is a fun and engaging weekly show, packaged in 10-week seasons, where host Oreoluwa Lesi speaks to women in a variety of career paths in each episode. The Other Room features conversations with exceptional African women who are defining and redefining their roles in life. These are women who ar…

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S1 E1 - Yetunde Pinheiro: From Architecture to Procurement, Excelling All the Way 56:46

4y ago56:46

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Work Focus: Architecture, Banking, Procurement This episode features a conversation with Yetunde Pinheiro. Yetunde Pinheiro is an experienced Senior and Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional. She is currently a Senior Global Manager within Supply Management in Sodexo, an international organisation with HQ in France. She has a varied career …

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Do we need natural hair advocates???

10y ago

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Think about this. Is advocacy for natural hair necessary? Is it even effective? Does it get the job done? Or ar there more silent and tactical ways to let the whole world know that natural hair is beautiful, and a healthy way of wearing our hair? Join us in this interesting discussion on this episode. Also included are the blog round up segment, an…

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Reasons why your hair might be breaking

10y ago

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In this episode, we explore eight major causes of natural hair breakage, after emphasising on the fact that most times, natural hair breakage is more of a technique issue, rather than a product issue. Really eye-opening episode. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven days. Please rate, review, and su…

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Hot water vs. Cold water for Natural Hair wash

10y ago

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The choice of whether to use hot or cold water to wash our natural hair is one that creates confusion for a lot of ladies, but this shouldn't be the case. To make that choice, there are some things we need to know, and we must also be result-oriented. Once the right information is in place, all other things will follow. Also included are the blog r…

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Respect your hair, or else...

10y ago

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Many things in life respond to us, just the way we treat them, and our hair is not excluded. If we want our hair to thrive and bloom, we must learn to love it, treat it well, pamper it, and deliberately pamper it. In short, respect your hair. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven days. Please rate, …

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Signs of a Natural Hair Nazi

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Don't get this term mixed up or twisted. Some people air their opinions, while some are just plain bullies. This is a menace we need to thrash out. Just in case you are confused about who a Natural Hair Nazi is, this episode is for you. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven days. Please rate, review…

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What is the ideal definition of natural hair?

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Why does something as simple as the definition of natural hair cause controversy between black women? Is there an ideal definition of natural hair? If yes, what is it? This episode lends an insight to this controversial topic. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven days. Please rate, review, and subs…

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Sacrificing our daughters' natural hair for fashion

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Do some women overdo it, when it comes to making their children's hair, all because they want their daughters to look good, trendy, and fashionable? At what point do we begin to sacrifice our daughters' natural hair for trends? Where do we draw the line? Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven days. P…

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Are some natural-haired ladies bullies?

10y ago

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Here, we tackle, head on, a controversial topic. Are many ladies with natural hair bullies? Some people have said we put ourselves on a high horse, and discriminate against our relaxed sisters. Some have even said they notice some element of discrimination even among sisters in natural hair community. Are all these true? Well, only one way to find …

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How to regrow and maintain the edges of your hair.

10y ago

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In this episode, we tackle one problem common to black women, how to regrow and maintain the edges of our hair. We offer and explain simple and effective things you can do to make sure we have those farmland edges we've always desired. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven days. Please rate, review,…

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How to wear natural hair without frustration

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We understand that some women want to go natural, but hesitate to make the final decision because of one or two uncertainties. Some others have gone natural, but are not enjoying their hair journey so far, due to unmet expectations. In this episode, we give you tips on how to wear your hair naturally, without becoming frustrated. Also included are …

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How to successfully wear your hair naturally in the workplace

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Many women face one stereotype or the other when it comes to wearing their hair naturally at the workplace. Some others have faced discrimination and harsh comments from colleagues or bosses. In this episode, we give realistic ways of successfully wearing your hair naturally in the workplace, without being weighed down by criticisms. Also included …

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When your man doesn't like your natural hair

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Many ladies are faced with the difficult situation of dealing with partners who do not like natural hair. This has cause many ladies to carry their hair in textures they don't like, thereby creating lack of self-satisfaction, while some others have damned the consequences, and done what they like, thereby leading to friction in relationships. In th…

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Simple solutions to remedy itchy scalp

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This podcast edition relays simple things we can incorporate into our hair care regimen, that would help us maintain a state of healthy scalp, thereby ridding off issues of constant and embarrassing itches. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven days. Please rate, review, and subscribe in itunes by c…

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How to train your hair stylist

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Many naturals dread salon visits, because of the ignorance of many stylists. Salon visits don't have to be a journey to hell if we are deliberate about the experience. Here, we inform you about the things to do in order to make sure your salon experiences are a pleasant one. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in t…

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How to maintain your natural hair during pregnancy

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We state, in this episode, realistic ways of maintaining your natural hair while pregnant, because we know the additional stress of taking care of our hair, amongst other things can take its toll on us. Remember, we are here to help you in your journey. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven days. Pl…

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Things you must do before going Natural

10y ago

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No one leaps over a wall before first trying to find out what is on the other side of the wall. Here are some things you should do before you take the leap to being natural. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven days. Please rate, review, and subscribe in itunes by clicking here, and then click view…

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Natural Hair Rules - Rebel or Loyalist?

10y ago

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Most likely, we are familiar with the many guidelines to follow to achieve our goal of healthy natural hair. Unfortunately, these guidelines come across as rules sometimes, which causes some people to openly rebel, because we don't want people forcing opinions down our throats. It is important to note that these are guidelines, and it is our duty t…

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Why you probably don't get hair compliments

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Sometimes, after we take time to care for our hair and make it look gorgeous, we step out and no one seems to notice our hair. Here is a reason why you might not be getting the hair compliments many women crave. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven days. Please rate, review, and subscribe in itunes…

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Reasons to enjoy your short natural hair while it lasts

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In this episode, we talk about the reasons why you should enjoy your natural hair while it is short. Some naturalistas are always in a hurry for their hair to grow long, thereby not enjoying the short stage of their hair, which is really where the freedom lies. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven …

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When Protective Hairstyles stop being protective

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In this episode, we talk about the harmful hair practices we can adopt that would jeaopardise our hair, by making protective styles harmful to us. Also included are the blog round up segment, and African Naturalistas in the past seven days. Please rate, review, and subscribe in itunes by clicking here, and then click view in iTunes. www.africanatur…

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The six most common Natural Hair Myths

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In this episode, we dispel the six most common natural hair myths being peddled around. Please rate, review, and subscribe in itunes by clicking here, and then click view in iTunes. www.africanaturalistas.comBy African Naturalistas

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What your hair tells you

10+ y ago

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Do you know that there are some information about your hair that you can actually learn from the hair strands that fall off your hair? Please rate, review, and subscribe in itunes by clicking here, and then click view in iTunes. www.africanaturalistas.comBy African Naturalistas

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Finger Detangling vs Actual Combing

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Pros and cons of Finger and Actual combing methods, AN round up. Please rate, review, and subscribe in itunes by clicking here, and then click view in iTunes. www.africanaturalistas.comBy African Naturalistas

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Is it really 'just hair'?

10+ y ago

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In this pilot episode, we address the popular statement, 'It's just hair', made by many people for whatever reasons best known to them. Please rate, review, and subscribe in itunes by clicking here, and then click view in iTunes. www.africanaturalistas.comBy African Naturalistas

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