Phew! Here's the 2nd and final part of the The PodxArt Podversary Experience held in May 2022, featuring a live recording session with attendees. It was a really interesting session getting people to share on the dynamics of fun and success in their personal lives. Enjoy the insights, bants and laughs, and definitely listen to the Part 1, which foc…

The PodxArt Podversary Experience held in May 2022, featuring a live recording session with attendees and it was a really interesting session getting people to share on the dynamics of fun and success in their personal lives. Enjoy the insights, bants and laughs, and look out for Part 2 next episode (also share and invite a friend). You can share y…

After going AWOL for 5 months, here's my attempt at explaining and sneaking my way back into your airwaves (and hopefully, heart), *insert doe-eyed emoji. Let me know if this worked and I'm back in your good graces via @thevaluecafe on social media or thevaluecafepod@gmail.com ... And yes, look out for the next episode next week. Cheers! --- Send i…

For anyone who's heard of Growth Hacking, it's primarily applied to the business/startup world. So what then could be the correlation to personal growth? I explored this concept with Olumide Adaramoye, aka Dara of Growth, one of the amazing growth hackers out there making moves in FinTech and web3 startups. From cross-applying growth hacking concep…

If you ask me to share my impression of Motunrayo Fatoke, my #ImpactCorner guest for this week, I'd say she's that girl with "coconut head", who's always channelling her energy towards contributing to social good. Also known as Motun Bee, Motunrayo has over 3 years of transnational experience as an education and development practitioner at the inte…

Today's episode came through with that Vibes x Value package with The Vibes Queen herself, Veracity of The Veracity Podcast as we talked about entitlement, you know, that thing Gen Zs are often accused of. This time, we explored entitlement from people in authority, you know the mummies and uncles in the street, the boss at work, etc etc.Listen, sh…

Another week, another impact story, this time with Esther Ajari, a final-year medical-student of the University of Ibadan, and Founder/Director of The TriHealthon, a multi-award-winning NGO promoting health-equity in Nigeria. In this episode, she shares her story as a first-generation student, and 10th child of a family of sixteen and how that has …

So, you've found this thing that you absolutely love to do. All pumped up and ready to go all in? That's great! But hope you know that the process will still test you? There'll be some boring, monotonous, non-glamorous and challenging aspects, that'll need you to be focused, diligent and consistent regardless, especially when "passion" and strong i…

Welcome to the 1st installment of the Impact Corner, where I get into the minds behind the valuable impact we see. Today's guest is John Best Uche, a leadership development and social advocate and strong believer in responsible citizenry. A voice-over artist, producer and broadcast journalist (NTA Portharcourt) known for use of his voice and media …

Warning! This is not your typical International Women's Day episode. While everyone is celebrating the strong women all around the world (and with good reason, of course), I'm have a short message for the "weak women". Listen up via any of your favourite streaming platforms, share with your networks and join the conversation with your voice message…

First off, how are you holding up? Sending hugs your way. In this episode, I had a semi-rant cum "e go better" conversation with my friends, Solomon Adewole, Oyo State Most Influential Personality (Civic Space), and Damilola Olaseni of The Chills Plug, we explored the current Nigeria situation, facing challenges and keeping hope alive, all over a b…

Sticking through is not for the faint-hearted, but neither is quitting. In this installment of the 2 in 2 segment, I give my 2 cents on why you need to throw in the towel and just quit, in 2 minutes. Listen on your favourite podcast streaming platform and decide if you agree with me or not. Tell me your thoughts via @thevaluecafe on Instagram/Twitt…

Whooooooossssshhhhhhh! Happy new year, and of course, welcome to Season 3 of The Value Café Podcast 🎉. It's such a joy to be back and have you back. For the culture, I snagged Oluwatoyin Adeoye - vet, dope writer, beautiful laugher, conscientious creator and the mind behind Toyin Loves Makeup brand for a quick "check-in" on the whole "New Year New …

It's been a hot minute! And on the last day of 2021, here's a final episode for the year (and Season 2) of The Value Café Podcast. It has definitely been an interesting ride and you guys rock! Cheers to an amazing new year and more amazing stuff. See you next season! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevaluecafew…

What's better than a dope guest? A repeat dope guest!!! This week's episode, I brought back Gracie Imo of the Grow and Glow podcast (remember her from the Level Up episode?) to talk about the perks, challenges and lessons of the pod life (life as a podcaster). Enjoy as we exchange stories on our foray into the world of podcasting, our tips and tric…

Whoop! Whoop!! So my elder brother and I are celebrating our birthday today and we decided to make some noise! On this episode, I went down memory lane with Victor "McEpha" Opone, sports analyst, TV/radio presenter and host of The PlayZone podcast Enjoy the fun bants, reflections, ramblings, stories and lessons from the past 1 year of our lives. Yo…

Yes, success gurus would tell you never to take "no" for an answer, but should you keep at it when it's futile or detrimental in the long run to get a "yes" out of a situation or person? Well, listen to my 2 cents on this... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevaluecafewithesther/message…

Welcome to the concluding part of my conversation with Pharm. Omolayo Awolola, a pro at breaking down medical information into simple, understandable terms via her YouTube channel, Health Tips With Layo. This week, we focus on her tips for balancing it all as a practicing pharmacist and content creator. Of course, some myth-breaking too. Have fun a…

If you've ever been overwhelmed by medical/health jargon, I'm sure you always appreciate it when things are broken down into simple, understandable terms... This week's guest, Pharmacist Omolayo Awolola, is one of those people who do the hard work of helping us understand health information through her YouTube channel, Health Tips With Layo. In thi…

They say assumption is the lowest form of intelligence, but here's me still giving you a good reason to assume stuff about people, as a reflection of your intelligence. Sounds confusing? Well, take a listen to know why. Share your thoughts on social media @thevaluecafepod and thevaluecafepod@gmail.com. You can also record and a voice message. Of co…

Government is this... government is that, but how about we take a step back and take a honest look at ourselves as citizens? Enjoy and learn from this conversation between Michael Olatunbosun and I as we explore owning up to our contributions to societal decay and how to embrace responsible citizenship. Michael Olatunbosun is the host of Talking Po…

So much talk about levelling up your life, especially in your 20s, but not so much about how to do this at your own pace. Gracie Imo (host of the Grow and Glow podcast) and I had a super chill and fun talk around this, sharing the WHAT, WHY and HOW of balanced personal growth. Listen, share and add your voice to the conversation via @thevaluecafepo…

Ever had a slight tiff with someone, and you're willing to have a conversation to resolve it? Problem is, they don't just want to listen! What do you do? Here's my 2 cents on it, based on personal experience and observations, in just 2 mins. Join the conversation of you've been in a similar situation, and share if or how you resolved it.--- Send in…

You didn't ask for them, but we're giving you all the same. In this episode, I had a fun time swapping unpopular opinions with my guest Olaitan Oladipo, aka, Kintan. Kintan is a poet, writer and publisher author. Together we explore a variety of topics like books, movies, gospel music, food, feminism, social media and the likes. Enjoy the show and …

Hey folks, been a minute! And a hot one at that. After the 6-week season break, The Value Café Podcast is back, better, more fun and of course, value-filled as usual. This episode is all about (re)introducing myself to new and return listeners, and updating you on what to expect this season. You'll notice some changes with the flow of the episode, …

3 months, 12 episodes, 3 series and 18 guests later, it's finally time to draw the curtains on the first season of The Value Café Podcast 🎉. It has been an exciting and challenging experience and to this end, here are some final love words from me to you, as I go on a break/retreat to rest, reground and re-strategize 💪.Definitely look forward to a …

Another week, another round up session and another host! This week, Oluwatobi Ayinde got me rehashing my NYSC experience, the pros and cons of the khaki life, my idea of NYSC optimisation and a *lirru bit of love something.Enjoy this fun one, share with friends and join again next week for the final round up for this season. Of course, keep the con…

What does it feel like to host the host? Let Chuks Nwoko, my host (yes you read that right, host) for this week give you an inkling of that. It's been a wonderful ride these past 2 months since I launched this podcast. For this week and the next 2, it would be a podcast round up series with you, my beloved listeners. This time around, I'm letting y…

Phew! We round up this series (and month) with something on accolades and awards. In this episode, I've got a Presidential NYSC Honours Award recipient, Seun Oyelude on board. Listen to him share on the journey to being an awardee, how to increase your chances of being one and life after being honoured with one of the highest awards in the country.…

After all the fun and fluff of NYSC orientation camp comes the rest of the service year. In this episode, my friend, Kehinde Odanye, a CSR professional, Corporate Strategist and staunch believer in the power of young people, shares his own experience, gains and recommendations on how to optimise this period. Listen as he talks about defining produc…

Christabel Mbachu, aka, "baby girl for life" joins me in this super-honest and fun conversation about struggles with maintaining spirituality while in camp. This is especially with the change in routine, all the draining activities as well as numerous distractions, and how she was able to reground herself in her christian walk. Sit back, enjoy and …

Something shorter, light and mushy 😍. As my NYSC shenanigans continue in Sokoto orientation camp, I caught up with some friends, Toyin, Yusuf, Aisha, Nicole and Jigh to exchange banter on camp boo and bae vibes. Listen as they share on could-have-beens, weird situations and yes, on finding love (for the 2 guests who did). Trust us to throw in some …

Corper Wee! Did I tell you? I became a "Sokoto Kwopha" in mid-May and it has been quite an interesting journey full of new experiences, new interactions and new perspectives during the NYSC orientation camp. I invited some of my colleagues at the camp clinic from different parts of Nigeria, Chidera, Tirmizi, Amina and Abimbola, to share on their ow…

Phew! With this final talk with Victor Owotumi Damola, aka Coach VDV, we wrap up this series on Starting, Quitting and Pivoting. A business coach and advocate, founder of Peniel Cards and a youth development enthusiast, VDV shares on his drive and the tricks that have helped him juggle multiple things, and to know when to quit. He also has an inter…

Another friend in the house! In this 3rd episode of the May series on Starting, Quitting and Pivoting, Lois Ugbe brings in her own unique story as she combines being a minister of the gospel, web designer and host of The Lois Ugbe podcast. Listen as she reflects and shares on the importance of community, sticking through even when you doubt your ow…

Chinenye Adeleye, the multidimensional lady behind Volunteers Hub Africa, budding business woman and mental health enthusiast, joins me on the 2nd episode of the May series on Starting, Quitting and Pivoting. Enjoy as she shares her journey and lessons from starting and juggling different things, including figuring out your WHY, dealing with overwh…

"Quitters never win and winners never quit", does this age-old quote hold true in every situation? In this first episode of the month-long series on Starting, Quitting and Pivoting, (and in the spirit of new beginnings), my guest, Kezia MacBruce shares her thoughts on this quote, as well as her personal journey and lessons learnt as she navigates s…

Welcome! Here you'll enjoy cool, laid-back conversations on a wide range of topics, learn, connect and gain value. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevaluecafewithesther/message