Best Tesse Akpeki Podcasts (2024)

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Surviving and Thriving 28:56

8d 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

23d ago23:01

23:01

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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Smart Money Management During the Holiday Season 35:24

4M ago35:24

35:24

In this episode of "Chatting with the Experts," host Paula Okonneh sits down with financial expert Carolina Aponte to discuss smart money management during the holiday season. As the festive period approaches, it's crucial to maintain financial accountability and ensure you're prepared for any expenses or financial obligations that may arise. Carol…

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Menopause Demystified-Insights for Women Worldwide 29:40

5M ago29:40

29:40

In this episode of Chatting with the Experts, host Paula Okonneh engages with Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, a board certified OBGYN, to discuss menopause and provide insights and knowledge to educate and uplift women worldwide. Dr. Toya explains the definition of menopause and its symptoms, delves into the concept of perimenopause, highlights the impo…

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Uplifted Under the Bonnet 29:28

5M ago29:28

29:28

Uplifted under the bonnet is about bringing your authentic self to life and living. This shines a spotlight on human flourishing, the kindness, compassion, hope and empathy. Our stream of consciousness considers, where we are trying to get to in our journey through life. We reflect on what needs we are trying to satisfy. The reality is that most of…

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The Essentials of Wellbeing, Resilience, and Recovery 33:30

5M ago33:30

33:30

Tesse Akpeki, founder of Future Focused Wellbeing and Resilience, discusses the concepts of recovery, resilience, and wellbeing. She imparts helpful strategies for caring for oneself while caring for others. She shares the Resiliency Framework founded on four pillars: competence, confidence, connection, and character. Additionally, she talks about …

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Dreams and Triumph 7:45

5M ago7:45

7:45

Dreams can become a reality. The dream you hold is what bears fruit. Tenacity and patience can make a difference to stay with our intention. Shortlisted three times for the Championship Award , for Tesse Akpeki, it is third time lucky. She has been crowned Champion for Governance 2023 by the Chartered Governance Institute for United Kingdom and Rep…

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Scaling Up - Business Success Tips for Women 29:46

5M ago29:46

29:46

Discover key strategies for scaling women-owned enterprises in the debut episode of 'Chatting with the Experts' TV Show. Nanette Thélémaque, a seasoned entrepreneur shares insights and offers strategies for growing female-led businesses. Some topics covered were: entrepreneurial resilience, strategic planning, marketing, financial management, and s…

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Inspiration - Live, Lead, Leave 23:43

6M ago23:43

23:43

Taking the time is like slowing down to speed up is the right answer. It is about the legacy we live, lead and leave. Inspiration can be found in how Stephen Sidebottom tells his story. Finding happiness in the place you are, is the thing that matters the most. You have a choice, which is what's your next step, and you have a choice of, am I going …

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From Adversity To Triumph 18:37

6M ago18:37

18:37

Adversity can lead to triumphing in the face of challenges and suffering. Deshauna Barber is doing good in the world from a place of knowing what it's like to serve. She is doing her story, being her story, telling her story. Pretty Ugly Lessons: empowering strategies to transform adversity into triumph by a former Miss USA and Army veteran is a tr…

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Adversity - From Knock Down to Triumph 16:54

6M ago16:54

16:54

Adversity is hard, painful, challenging and unsettling. Confronting crisis, chaotic situations and developments can be overwhelming. One woman, Juliet Lamin used her personal tragedy to find her purpose and passion. From Knock Down to Comeback is her personal story of the steps she took to come back from the ashes of despair. The road is towards tr…

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Brown Girl In The Ring 25:46

7M ago25:46

25:46

“Brown Girl in the Ring came from a place of desperation” says Olukemi Ogunyemi. “Though my recollections are pretty harsh, the memoirs reflect my reality. All of us were in some kind of pain. People feel judged sometimes when you ask them to change something without any understanding of why they could consider doing so. If we understand things, we…

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Road Trip 24:45

7M ago24:45

24:45

“It is a road trip; I feel that I'm at my peak. I'm at my peak because I've had so much experience and now, I can take all this experience from my professional and personal things that I've done and really step it into a higher gear in things that I can do. I feel very optimistic for the direction that a lot of things are taking in the professional…

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Power Of Transformation 28:05

8M ago28:05

28:05

Stephen Sidebottom brings a refreshing take on transformations. “ People are actually extraordinarily adaptable. The idea that people don't like change is, I think fundamentally false. What I think is true is that organizations don't like change. The construct people are asked to operate is rigid and fixed, and the mechanism for adapting and changi…

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Rays of Hope 23:21

8M ago23:21

23:21

Rays of hope focuses on how emotions and perspectives can affect our whole being and can go into a physical injury in the body. Self-love and a sense of belonging from blended communities can be healing and restorative. “I thought that I knew who I was as a mother and as a therapist and everything, and I wrote the book and I thought, God, who am I?…

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Coloring Life 27:59

9M ago27:59

27:59

Inspirational speaker Dr. Alise Cortez spoke with us about “How Loss Invites Us To Live More Vibrant Lives”. Loss gives such a beautiful bountiful connection in ways that ignites purpose, passion, forgiveness and love. The achingly beautiful colour of life does not fade as adversity leads a way towards purpose. We realise we don't get forever, and …

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Dieula Previlon on Trauma, Healing & Empowerment 29:37

9M ago29:37

29:37

In the world of trauma recovery and women's empowerment, few figures are as inspiring and influential as Dieula Previlon. Born in Haiti, Dieula has used her experiences, faith, and unyielding tenacity to emerge from the depths of personal trauma and become a beacon of hope for other survivors. Dieula Previlon, a fellow Caribbean woman is the founde…

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The Great Revitalization 27:40

9M ago27:40

27:40

“I asked an audience what they are passionate about just before the pandemic. Then as well as now, they admitted running the hamster wheel so fast that they have lost complete touch as to who they are, what matters to them, and what they want for themselves in the world. When we can create workplaces where people can feel like I'm doing work that e…

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Elements Making a Difference 27:12

10M ago27:12

27:12

How can elements make a difference? Erin Randall explains how. “Magnesium" is work each person is going to be doing towards crafting better things. Each voice is a voice of a system. What does this system need now? Ad Meliora means to better things. The catalytic question is “what do I want to create? “. The Quest 1.What is the purpose of a system?…

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Gifts in Pain 32:27

11M ago32:27

32:27

Ray Martin, author of Life without a Tie, also known as the Daily Explorer brought a "Ray" of Sunshine into the studio,. He's an interpreter and an award-winning business leader, a coach, a mentor, a facilitator, a speaker " In life without a Tie a random unforeseen series of events helped Ray strengthen his inner guidance, deepen his humanity and …

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Unlocking Success, Mentorship and Work-Life Balance Strategies 31:19

11M ago31:19

31:19

In this bonus podcast episode of "Chatting with the Experts," host Paula Okonneh interviews Pamela Lue-Hing, a leadership growth expert, speaker, and thought leader. Paula, an immigrant woman herself, typically focuses on the struggles and triumphs of immigrant women from Africa and the Caribbean. However, this bonus episode features a conversation…

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Amazing Coach Max Ekesi 33:40

11M ago33:40

33:40

Today we celebrate an amazing coach – Max Ekesi. “I put myself in other people's shoes” recounts Max. Empathy is speaking to courage and boldness and forgiveness and the capacity to be agile and to diversify. I learned to navigate those different cultures.” He connects multi-generationally across the generational gaps.. Max fosters an understanding…

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A Treasure Trove and Fragrance 31:05

11M ago31:05

31:05

Erin Randall is indeed a treasure trove and fragrance. When asked how she would like people to notice about her, Erin answers humbly “I want to be noticed as the coach who will be with you and stay with you. The coach who reflects back your loveliness so that you can work with that. “Ever the skilled and compassionate coach, Erin reminds us of the …

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Life Without a Tie, Finding Your Path 27:53

12M ago27:53

27:53

Ray Martin, author of “ Life Without A Tie, Finding Your Path Amidst the Noise, Chaos, and Pressure to Conform “ says - “I won the Daily Telegraph Business Leader of the Year award, so I had public recognition. So I had all the trimmings and trappings of success. But I have to say that honestly, for quite a few of those years, I wasn't feeling like…

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Boundaries and Accountabilities 30:54

1y ago30:54

30:54

Erin Randall elaborates on The Funky Monkey. Listening to Erin, the key considerations are: “Whose responsibility is it? How can I hold you accountable? What can you hold me accountable for’’? These questions can bring about alignment in our organisations in our teams and in our personal lives. Why do boundaries matter? Boundaries are essential to …

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My Story, My Treasures and My Gifts 28:43

1y ago28:43

28:43

Jane Duncan-Rogers shares with us her story of grief and how it’s become her treasures and gifts to others. “My husband was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2010. It stops you in your tracks. He got treatment, we hoped for the best, but actually the worst happened and I ended up being a widow.” This was the beginning of Jane’s grief journey. Jane’s…

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All That Matters 33:52

1y ago33:52

33:52

Sade Marriott and Max Ekesi share their views in this recording that shines a light on a post covid world. There has been a raised awareness, especially in the last three years - of the importance of mental health. There is a lot of PTSD. People have gone through one of the most shocking experience with the pandemic They have rearranged their lives…

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Gifted with Grief 24:05

1y ago24:05

24:05

“Life cannot exist without death. New life springs up, depending on the time of year. If we all talked about death as much as we talked about birth, the world would be a very different place" says Jane Duncan Rogers, a TEDx speaker , an author and end of life expert. "Life happens and we have a choice to go with it and make the best of it or not".…

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Finding My Way - Dealing With Burnout 19:41

1y ago19:41

19:41

Lisa Hammett talks about how she dealt with burnout and found a way out. “My mother, was bipolar, diagnosed late in life. It was chronic anxiety related. There were periods in my life growing up where she wouldn't talk to me for like a week. If I did something to really upset her, she would just completely shut me out. I developed people pleasing t…

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From Burnout to Best Life 19:40

1y ago19:40

19:40

“I was highly paid, but I was miserable and my health was suffering. And as I have gotten older, happiness and health and wellness are so much more important to me. I was just miserable” says Lisa Hammett. “Life had no colour. I like to equate it as being devoid of colour. It's just gray. If you don't have your health, you don't have a whole lot. H…

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Celebrating Max Ekesi 29:01

1y ago29:01

29:01

Podcasters united cross three countries, United Kingdom, United States and Nigeria. Paula Okonneh, Tesse Akpeki and Sade Marriot joined podcast guest Max Ekesi, President / CEO of the Agile Ausitn Organisation and IT Senior Manager at Paypal. Max has been leading Agile Transformations since 2007 in large enterprises specifically leveraging Agile & …

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Dance of Co-Leadership 24:37

1y ago24:37

24:37

Sara Ramsey defines co-leadership as” leaders coming together to make joint decision making and taking shared responsibilities”. Co-leaders may be co-founders, co-CEOs or leaders who jointly support self-managing and self-organizing organizations. “ I get to work with all sorts of inspiring people, you know, wanting to do positive things in the wor…

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Sara Comes Dancing 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

23:05

The choreography of life leads to a growing realisation that dancing in leadership is more relevant as ever. Dance like no one's watching, Sara Ramsey’s love of dancing led her to dance in the world amateur championships at the Royal Albert Hall. During the Covid lockdown she reconnected with her love of dance. Bragging rights? She did her fair sha…

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A Christian, An Attorney and a Conflict Management Strategist 29:19

1+ y ago29:19

29:19

Tabitha Liburd is an attorney and conflict management strategist, born in Guyana and now living in Michigan . The CEO of Marshall Duke Consulting, and also a Christian, Tabitha was directed by God to change professions from law to conflict resolution. To hear how this came about is nothing short of a testimony of God’s guidance and direction in her…

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