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In this podcast episode, I talk about our high school experiences and how they shaped us

In this podcast episode, I talk about my personal experiences of growing up with an absent Dad. The experiences have been painful and I wish I could hug my younger self. I am glad society doesn’t ask the unnecessary questions because they sure made people uncomfortable.

In this podcast episode, I pen down a letter to my teenage self. That little girl survived a lot of pain, hurt and anger. This letter is the assurance she needed: life isn’t perfect, but it got better.

In this podcast episode, I talk about the struggles that people face but we never know about it because we are programmed to make it work. We need to give people grace, because people are fighting silent battles.

Adulting will test your faith. You are expected to show up every day even when your heart is heavy. In this podcast episode, I talk about some of the lessons I have learned as an adult.

In this podcast episode, I invite African creatives to join the Afrobloggers Winter Challenge. Imagine joining other creatives in a month of storytelling? This sounds fun, do not miss out. Visit, https://afrobloggers.org/winterabc2026-storytelling-festival/ for more information.

Looking forward to bumping into your work!

In this podcast episode, I talk about the thread shared by Phoebe @_bigpheebs on Instagram. Trust me, your best friend understands you, love you and will never judge you. If you can relate, then this episode is for you!

In this podcast episode, I talk about the highs and lows that I experienced in April. Sending hugs to anyone going through a rough patch🫂

In this podcast episode, I talk about how people have a habit of not respecting people’s boundaries. Do not ask questions that make the next person feel uncomfortable.

In this podcast episode, we catch up and I tell you all the things that have caught my attention.

In this podcast episode, I talk about things you can incorporate into friendships, family, or relationships. This thread was inspired by @divayetty1's “things you cannot teach your partner.” This is a note to the people on the other end: pay attention and have a teachable spirit, and everything will fall into place.

In this podcast episode, I talk about how people betray us and sometimes we end up being m painted as the bad people.

In this podcast episode, I discuss the events and incidents I witnessed over the past week.

In this podcast episode, I talk about two groups of people. The first group does whatever they want because they have a choice, whereas the other group doesn’t have a choice.

In this podcast episode, I talk about how one can be tired mentally, physically and even spiritually but, adulting wants you to show up everyday. Yet each day we try, keep hope alive and pray that tomorrow is a better day.

In this podcast episode, I talk about the conversations and questions that have left people feeling uncomfortable. I hope you will apologise if you can, but if you can’t, be mindful of what you say starting today.

Happy 2026, may you have a memorable year!

In this podcast episode, I talk about settling in the new year. I share people’s experiences in the new year and how they have been adjusting to change.

2025 had it’s challenges, laughs and giggles and tears but it reminded us that we are human beings. May 2026 be kind to you

In this podcast episode, I feature four of Jah Prayzah’s songs in my story time. Music isn’t just for entertainment; sometimes it holds a hidden lesson.

I reviewed Mhandu Yenhamo, Ruzhowa, Kwaunobva, Necessary, and Tenda.

Did I do justice to the songs?

In this podcast episode, I take a walk with you down memory lane. We made it to December and that calls for a celebration. Yet sometimes we fought the tears, we were hurt and disappointed. Sometimes we were so close to giving up but our community kept us going. Thank you to exploring. with. annie on Instagram for inspiring this podcast episode.

Happy new month!

In this podcast episode, I discuss the Christmas wishlist shared by Yetunde Omobolanle on Instagram. I am sure if you are an adult, you will relate to this list. Dear Santa, is it too much to ask for?

In this podcast episode, I talk about my October-to-November stocktake. Brace yourself for a few giggles, smiles and a reminder that you should not postpone joy.

In this podcast episode, I talk about the levels of adulting I’ve reached by Yetunde Omobolanle.

This episode will wrap up what I discussed last week. Our parents broke us and left us wounded. A part of us might have died but life didn't stop. This is your life and you have to find healing, pick yourself up and move on. This life is too short to be lived in regret or feeling broken.

In this podcast episode, I talk about the actions and the situations that broke us. We always thought our parents were supposed to protect us yet they failed to protect us and left us wounded. I hope you reach out to your younger self and give her a big hug. Our parents might have failed us but at the end of the day they are not perfect and they are human beings too!

In this podcast episode, I talk about what I have been up to while I was on my break. I talk about the little things that bring me joy and how I have been able to see life in a different way.

Our lives might be chaotic, stressful and some events leave us broken. We all have dents that we prefer to cover up, but what if we find the beauty in our dents? We can wear our crowns so well and there is beauty in the imperfections.

In this podcast episode, I talk about the practices or traditions that we should not let go of because of the changes happening in our society. We need to keep the joy and excitement alive. Why not uphold the traditions and pass them to the generations that will come?

In this podcast episode, I talk about the spring season. Every one of us should experience a spring season in their lives.

In this podcast episode, I talk about what I have been up to. Let’s catch up

In this podcast episode, I talk about some habits and feelings we have adopted that have made an impact on how we interact with other people

In this podcast episode I talk about a tweet shared by @feyiszn on X. Adulting friendships need grace!

Did you miss me? It is good to be back after my sabbatical. In this podcast episode, I tell you what I have been up to when I was away.

In this podcast episode I talk about the love language with reference to a thread shared by Yetunde Omobolanle.

In this podcast episode, I talk about the struggles men go through and why they seem to bottle their emotions. Society has made boys grow up believing that crying or asking for help is a sign of weakness. At the end of the day, we need someone.

In this podcast episode, I talk about the two worlds where children can be raised. Raising children in privilege has its disadvantages and advantages whereas the same story can be said about children who were not raised in privilege. Whatever world you were raised in, I hope your world shaped you well, if you have anything that angered or broke you may you find healing.

In this podcast episode, I talk about the Afrobloggers Winter Challenge. Maybe this is your first time hearing about the #WinterABC25 I hope this episode will motivate to create content and take part in the challenge. For more information visit

https://afrobloggers.org/winterabc2025-storytelling-festival/

In this podcast episode, I talk about my adventures and what has happened from the period of 2015-2025. From being a teenager to becoming an adult, life hasn’t been perfect but it has its happy moments. I am grateful for life, for good health and for the little village that believes in me🖤🖤

In this podcast episode I talk about how broken colours are still useful because they can still colour a beautiful piece of art. You might be broken or hurt but that doesn’t mean you are useless. The world still needs to see how awesome you are.

I can’t believe I have recorded 150 episodes, thank you for taking the walk with me🖤🖤🖤

The goal was for me to survive and make it through the day but I ended up falling in love with canvas shoes. In this podcast episode, I talk about how you can end up loving someone or something you never had an intention of loving. We need to go back to a place of pain with a smile and joy❤️

In this podcast episode, I talk about how our world changed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ideas discussed in this episode, were derived from Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

In this podcast episode, I talk about the reasons one would decide to let go of something they loved deeply. Change is scary and difficult but sometimes it can change your life for the better.

In this podcast episode, I celebrate the women who might have done random things but their acts changed a woman’s life. These random acts of kindness made a difference in the next woman’s life. Today I celebrate our superheroes who do not wear capes but are called women.

In light of celebrating Women’s Month, I honour and celebrate the women who came before us. The women who have shaped the woman you are today. I celebrate and honour our society and family heroines because some of their dreams and wishes have become our reality. Our ancestors the past and you and I represent the present.

#accelerateprogress

Happy new month, in this podcast episode I share my February stock-take. The month came with its challenges and it was both an exciting and scary task. I hope my lessons will also inspire you to do whatever you put your mind to.

Do not let fear enter your heart

In this podcast episode, I talk about a few things that caught my attention this week.

In this podcast episode, I join the trend I met with my younger self for coffee. Meet my twelve-year-old self she is young and hopeful that things will get better. I hope this trend reminds you that you might have made a few mistakes but all you need to do is reach out to your younger self and be grateful for how far you have come.

In this podcast episode, I asked a group of friends to share some of the childhood habits they have carried into their adulthood years.

Welcome to 2025

In this podcast episode, I talk about how it is easy to give up and let go of your dream because you think it isn’t good enough. This year, allow your dreams to come back to life. Do anything that makes you happy!

One last thing, the podcast turned four🎉🎉🎉🎉