@iamyetunde is an Author, Professor of Global Affairs and the owner a quite a few business ventures. In her latest book Balance, Yetunde tackles the complexities of the concept of balance and it's application as we move through the different phases of our lives. In this Episode we discuss: The personal framing and application of balance in ways tha…

@Adulphina is a young home grown artist whose paintings frequent the Nigerian and dare I say the West African art scene. Her signature lays emphasis "on the human head as a cradle of conscious , unconscious and subconscious thought processes inhered in every sing person holding spirituality and perceptions of the physical and metaphysical". What I …

@UzoArt is a contemporary artist whose work took off due to a Rick and Morty Twitter meme that went viral. Uzo who has been building body of work inspired by her modern designs and her Nigerian culture , leaned into the opportunity and started creating digital prints , making her work accessible. Not only is her work aesthetically pleasing, it is o…

@Aderonke is a writer, filmmaker and director, her 2018 documentary Awani Film was screened at over 15 film festivals around the world and won the UNESCO prize from the Belgium UNESCO Commission In this Episode we discuss: The traditional organization system utilized by African women to inspire political action through movements like the Aba Women'…

@Onebolafun is a writer, filmmaker and director. You mostly likely consume or have come in contact with her work without realizing. Amongst her own creations Water Phoenix & Are We Good Parents, she is also known for directing OWNs Queen Sugar, FXs Lucifer, Legacies and most recently SXX for Disney +. As you will hear or have heard during the conve…

@JojoSilla is an all-around creative who expressions range from painting, music and filmmaking. Jojo joins us to talk about her work with short film Not Supposed To Here, a film recently shortlisted to be screened at the Toronto Short Film Channel Festival. Not Supposed To Be Here (NSTBH) is a story that explores the negative dynamic that exists be…

Yetunde Shorters is a Purpose & Branding coach who helps female entrepreneurs get clear on their purpose and monetize their passion. I had the privilege of working with Yetunde a few years ago after meeting her at the She Leads Africa event in the NYC. After going through her workshop, I knew that she need to come on the show to talk about what he …

Tosin Oshinowo is an architect better known for her design of the "Big Black Box" Shopping Mall in Maryland, Lagos Nigeria. She also recently gained a lot of recognition for her use of Yoruba traditional fabric- Aso Oke to create statement furniture pieces with her latest venture Ile Ila. Her signature which is identifiable with the use of fine lin…

In light of the current state of the world , the stressor of finances and financial stability reigns supreme. Today's episode is with a Certified Financial Advisory and the Founder of a Financial Advisory firm - Earn Into Wealth, a boutique advisory firm that helps high earners be more intentional about the their mid to long term financials aspirat…

Adaeze is an author and filmmaker whose work focuses on the exploration of softness and vulnerability in people and spaces. On this episode, she shared latest work, Harmattan . Harmattan is a chapbook (collection of poetry and prose) that was inspired by her mother’s passing from a severe illness. Harmattan is a self-healing journey that allowed Ad…

I had the opportunity to catch up with the Co-Author of A Cry To War, a book set in 13th century Africa - Pre-slavery. The book follows the life a king who battles the duality of the physical and metaphysical. Consulting and collaborating with the spirits of the gods and elders past, King Ewuare the protagonist hopes to resolve a moral dilemma. In …

Dr. Yetunde Ibrahim Jimoh, a Dallas based expert shares some insight on her work as a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist. In her role she helps aspiring people and couple achieve their goal of becoming parents. The nature and process of this work can be challenging on the best of days but with the added pressure and presence of…

Dr. Zahra Parker is a public health scientist specializing in infectious diseases. In this episode, we catch to talk about Corona Virus popularly known as COVID-19 that is sweeping the world by a horrendous thunderstorm. As a we all see the magnitude and impact of this virus which initially presents as the common flu is so stupefying that the publi…

Cornelia is the executive producer and host of , Chick Chat Live a talk show that explores the worldview and opinions of African women as they navigate all facets of the 21st Century. Her resume however, spans across multiple media projects including hosting shows like Ndani TV and Grapevine 981 on Smooth 98.1FM . What makes Cornelia’s journey rema…

Tolani Alli is a political and documentary photographer for the Vice President of the Nigeria. In this episode, we talk about her entrance into photojournalism and more how she was able to secure her position and become the right hand person covering heated debates and conversations in Nigerian politics. What make Tolani’s work so remarkable is tha…

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Kutina. Kutina is a Tanzanian American woman who moved to the US in her childhood and has maintained strong ties with her home country. The dynamic woman who is also a stationary in the US food and restaurant industry, take us behind the scenes of some of your favorite restaurants. In this episode we beco…

In this episode , I catch up with south African author of Traveling While Black and Lesbian who details her journey of self evolution as a devout Christian girl growing up in a small town in South Africa and how traveling presented her with the opportunity to reveal and re-present her self to the world. Some take aways are Importance of doing self …

In this episode, I catch up with return guest Clarissa Bannor of This Afropolitan Life. Since Clarissa introduced me to the ideology of schooling and self -directed education, I have been completely fascinated and intrigued by this principle. To simplify, Unschooling is the idea that education does not only take place within the falls walls of a ‘s…

BEST OF 2 PODCAST In this episode, I catch up with fellow podcasters Bimbola and Jo Maxwell of the Best of 2 Podcast. On their show, Bimbola and Jo tackle current controversial issues and general happenings of their daily lives as Africans in living in the UK. As fellow Nigerians living outside of our home country, we decided to get together to com…

This episode has been one of the most rewarding shows I have done to date. I catch up with Animu Amitai, former Communication Advisor & Speech Writer to the politicians in South Sudan. Anim shares her journey on how she ascended the heights of politics from a simple essay competition, which opened the doors to becoming a political advisor to the Ja…

Faith x Threads is a faith based apparel company operated out of London by two Nigerian sisters. Their company is committed to changing the conversation and inspiring the next generation to rep the gospel in every way. In this episode, I catch up with the co-founders Temi and Temi – not a typo and we discuss all manner of deliciousness around runni…

Tommie Edwards, is a Nigerian UK based on black woman in Tech who has spent most her career optimizing business processes and building applications. In today's episode, Tommie takes us behind the scenes of the intricacies of running a tech startup. Her startup EventBree is a platform designed to solve all of the needs of your event from the comfort…

Rita is the ultimate Corporate Black Girl. Not only is she providing spaces for enhancing Black women's professional lives and experiences in the corporate world with her business Corporate Black Girl 101 , she also runs a tech space, startup, and a hotel. She does all of it all with the remarkable resilience and spiritedness How she was able to li…

This episode with the founder and Cohost of The Adventures from the bedrooms of African Women platform and TV. The platform created over a decade ago as a safe space where African women could talk and learn about sex in a positive way. In this episode, the two sex positivity advocates share their knowledge on “Fauxnogamy”, a term coined by Kobby Gr…

This episode is with the Nigerian American Journalist Chika Oduah. She is known for her fearless coverage of the 276 kidnapped Chibok girls by the Northern Nigeria terrorist group Boko Haram. What makes Chika remarkable is that she was down in the field by herself getting real-life coverage of the story. Her work has been covered on CNN, Aljazeera,…

Subscribe - Apple Podcast & Stitcher With the way creativity and creatives are being peddled on the internet today, I really wanted to bring in someone who to me harnessed creativity and her creations in a real and pure way and that person is none other than Data Oh! Today’s episode is with Data Oruwari, Data is a Lawyer, tech girl, sculptor, artis…

In this episode, I catch up with Mona Zutshi Opubor, an Editor and Featured Columnist for Lost In Lagos Magazine. Mona is an American woman living and raising her family in Lagos. What makes Mona’s story so intriguing is her decision to legally become Nigerian. Mona shares the journey of how she ended up in Nigeria in the first place; and how leavi…

This week’s episode is the amazing millennial co-founder of Tonl, a platform committed to transforming the stock photography industry by displaying images of diverse people and their stories around the world. Karen and Joshua, have been very intentional about their entrance into the stock photography world that they have been featured in all of the…

This week’s episode is about peeling back the layers of running a highly successful women-centered business. I catch up with Afua Osei, Co-Founder She Lead Africa, a digital company committed to improving access and opportunities for African women. In this episode, Afua demystifies the complexities of running a business. We talk about: The importan…

I once read that art is important because it is the vehicle through which we see the world differently…helping alter perspectives. As an avid appreciator of art, I had to have Alice Gbelia on to the show after stumbling on her website on Saturday afternoon. Alice Gbelia of Ayok’a Deco is Ivorian-Parisian woman who is committed to ensuring that we s…

In taking a scan of how we work and why we work. I have found that a lot of us tend to be so in love with our ideas and talent that it prevents us from taking the necessary pivots . Often times because we do not see the direct correlation with the pivot to our end goal. This is why Geoffrey Owens's story is so remarkable; as social media continues …

LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE – Apple Podcast Eating well can sometimes feel like a difficult feat and these days, there seems to be more pressure with the trends of clean eating and fit lifestyles. That is why I wanted to catch up with Obi Aniedo. Obi is the founder of Live & Blossom a Lagos based café that is committed to introducing a wholesome lifestyle a…

Back from my temporary hiatus, I explain why I was gone, how a certain experience I had robbed me of my creativity, peace of mind and to a certain extent joy. I share learning from this, which for me is the realization that forgiveness was my freedom. I share bit about next week's guest, who is known for bringing the idea of whole foods and wholeso…

Janet is an HR Executive and Expert with more than two decades of proven leadership experience and trusted advisors to C-Suite executives across various industries. I first met Janet, when she invited me to be a part of her docuseries AfriGen and have since been a frequent visitor to her blog Notes From HR where she shares advise and nuggets of wis…

Kaz is a Kenyan musician and the host of the Africa's most listened to Sex Positive Podcast called The Spread . The goal of the podcast is “Making sex a comfortable subject for all” As an African woman who is always thinking and talking about intimacy, sex and sexual identity, Kaz was someone I had to have on the show. Our cultures in Africa are kn…

Rashidat Oyegunle is an entrepreneur who is committed to connecting Tailors to their clients in a meaningful way. Her company Tailoring Needs is an online platform that serves as medium to connect Clients with a large pool of custom-wear Tailors around the world. Their mission is to connect you to the nearest custom – wear tailor in your area, make…

In this episode, I catch up with Ugandan bag designer Sarah Nakintu. She migrated to the United States in 2005 where she attended Columbia University in New York. Sarah shares her journey from working at the United Nations then Google, later AOL and now Designing Luxury Handbags. In our conversation, we go into details of where the idea for Kintu N…

Bidemi Zakariya is the founder of LSF|PR, one of the fastest growing full service PR agencies in Nigeria. More recently, she launched Luxe Digest, a Pan African content creation platform committed to high quality informational resource on African luxury. She has been awarded a number of prestigious awards like SME100 25 under 25, 100 Most Influenti…

Tobi Oredein is the Founder of Black Ballad; after having worked at some of UK’s leading magazines, she started the online publication out of the frustration of lack lack of and misrepresentation of Black British women. Black Ballad is a social enterprise committed to retelling and elevating the human experience of Black women in the United Kingdom…

Ema is self proclaimed slasher meaning she is an attorney/ photographer/lingerie designer / writer/ poet/ social activist. Ema is known for her lingerie line Aimanosi; Aimanosi is an African based lingerie line that promotes body acceptance in women. On the show, we talk about her latest project The Unmothered. The Unmothered is an artistic endeavo…

Lanaire is a 19year old Nigerian Writer, Spoken Word performer and new author who recently published her first Poetry anthology called “Of Ivory And Ink”. Of Ivory And Ink is ollection of specially shortlisted poems from 2012-2015. When on stage, Lanaire goes by the alias Verse Writer; she has written over eighty poems and has won a myriad of award…

Moshoodat is a creative director based out of NY. She is known for creating beautiful and culturally jarring works that elevate beauty of the black woman. Her creations are known to go viral and have been featured in Essence Magazine, Elle, Refinery 29, OWN, VH1, BET and then list goes on. She is currently working on launching her YouTube channel w…

Essie Bartel of Essies Spice joins us today to talk about the early beginnings of starting her popular global sauces. Her sauces have graced many magazines from Forbes to Daily but the journey of birthing these product did not come smooth sailing. During our conversation, we talk about the real ins and outs of owning and running a business and all …

In part 2 of the polygamy conversation, Seliat shares why she continues to wear the Burka; why she is open to personally having polygamous relationship and finally her relationship with her half siblings. If you have enjoyed this episode, please remember to leave us a review on Apple Podcast and share with your friends. Remember to always be Fear L…

I have always been interested in polygamy and how it impacts the lives of women who are born into and those who chose to enter into polygamous relationships. This episode is with Seliat Davies, a midwife and business owner who shares her journey into how polygamy was introduced into her very close knit nuclear family. In this first part, we talk ab…

This is one of those episodes you don’t want to miss, it is inspiring empowering and everything in between. Gina is a wig expert who was raised in the UK by older white parents after her Nigerian mother gave her up to private fostering. In this episode, we talk about her business journey from sketching, blogging to wig creation. How her brand “Gina…

This episode I catch up with Ama K Abebrese, who plays the mother of the leading character in the award winning movie Beasts of No Nation. We talk about her journey into the entertainment industry, how watching color purple as a child ignited her interest in acting. Working in TV in the UK for many yers she took a leap of faith and went to her home…

I caught up with the lovely Onyi Moss; the talented lifestyle blogger had so much to share on her experience as a blogger and discovery for visual storytelling. We talked about her love for non-mainstream music and how growing up in Nigeria pushed her to seek a creative outlet in the UK. Onyi who is an accounted by profession recently left the corp…

Coco is a Nigerian native who has lived most of her life in Germany, Prague and Canada. She is popularly known for her lifestyle blog Millenielle. In this episode, we talk about how Africans fit into the blogging industry. We go into her multicultural background and the importance of staying authentic to herself especially when working with a brand…