Explore every episode of the podcast Life in Brown
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| My Summer Reading List: What I'm Reading and Why | 30 juil. 2026 | 00:11:27 | |
I share my summer reading list and why I picked each book from my local library. I talk about choosing library books as a budget-friendly way to read more over the summer, my love for historical fiction, and my interest in stories about women, ambition, identity and change. From Nigerian contemporary fiction to historical novels set in different periods, I reflect on the books I’m excited to read and the healthy lifestyle habits I want to explore. 00:00 Why I chose library books this summer | |||
| How to simplify your natural hair care routine | 27 févr. 2025 | 00:10:54 | |
Have you been thinking about simplifying your hair care routine? In this episode, former hairstylist Isabel Imhogiemhe addresses common hair concerns such as slow hair growth, styling challenges, and product selection and shares practical tips on improving length retention, choosing simple yet stylish hairstyles, and selecting appropriate hair products. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for podcast and book recommendations. | |||
| New year, new intentions | 30 janv. 2025 | 00:07:05 | |
Did you set any new resolutions this year? My husband, Ayo and I share some of our plans for the year and what we want to work on. I also share a podcast that inspired some of these changes. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter: https://rayo.substack.com/ Instagram: @lifeinbrown_ | |||
| Books we loved in 2024 | 26 déc. 2024 | 00:25:53 | |
Are you looking for something to read over the holidays or in 2025? Ore Abidoye and Motunrayo Oladeji share some of the books we enjoyed this year. Ore’s picks 00:45: Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors 04:19: Tremor by Teju Cole 08:17 Book 3: In Memoriam by Alice Winn Motunrayo’s picks 13:18: Motunrayo’s reading plans for 2025 13:56: The Queen of Sugar Hill by Reshonda Tate 17:03: Scandalous Women by Gill Paul 20:29: The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann 22:19: Our thoughts on libraries and bookshops Subscribe to the newsletter for more book recommendations. | |||
| Growing a Creative Business with Ayo Oladeji | 05 sept. 2024 | 00:10:31 | |
I spoke with my husband - Ayo, about growing our photography and videography business - Morayo Photography, in the UK. 00:21 Ayo's Journey into Entrepreneurship 02:20 Challenges in Running a Photography Business 03:42 Dealing with Challenges at Events 04:40 Enjoyable Aspects of Photography and Videography 06:13 Advice for Aspiring Photographers 08:27 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts Contact the business by emailing hello@morayophotography.co.uk. | |||
| Into This: Sports Documentaries | 01 août 2024 | 00:17:48 | |
It's Olympic season. Netflix released a few sports documentaries just before Paris 2024. My brother Korede joined me on this episode to discuss the documentary Sprint: The World's Fastest Runners. We shared what we're looking forward to in this year's games. I also shared my thoughts on Simone Biles Rising (also on Netflix). Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for more recommendations and updates. | |||
| Into This: The Bear, The Fall Guy and Owning Manhattan | 02 juil. 2024 | 00:05:52 | |
Toby and Lerit from the How Does That Sound podcast join me to share their recent TV favourites: 'The Bear,' a drama-comedy series, and 'The Fall Guy,' a romantic-action movie. 00:00 Welcome to Life in Brown 00:05 Introducing the 'Into This' series, where you can share your TV, podcast and book recommendations 00:25 How to Share Your Recommendations 00:45 Guest Recommendations: Tobi and Lerit 01:05 Tobi's Take on 'The Bear' 02:34 Lerit's Thoughts on 'The Fall Guy' 03:53 My Reality TV Pick - Owning Manhattan 05:09 This Week's Recommendations Recap Send your recommendations by recording a voice memo (90 seconds or less) and emailing it to lifeinbrownpod@gmail.com. | |||
| Behind the scenes: Making an independent podcast | 07 mai 2024 | 00:07:55 | |
I was a guest on the How Does That Sound podcast and shared a clip from my guest feature on the show. We spoke about our experiences creating independent podcasts and shared some tips from our experiences as podcasters. | |||
| What Comes with Motherhood with Adebusola Ekoko | 12 oct. 2023 | 00:05:54 | |
I chatted with entrepreneur and mom of two, Adebusola Ekoko, about her new online platform for women called Let Me Tell You Something. Some of the highlights include: - Creating a safe space where women can speak openly and honestly about our lives - The importance of speaking candidly about the hard parts of motherhood - Why spaces like Let Me Tell You Something are necessary for women Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for notes from me and book and podcast recommendations. | |||
| From Fashion Dreams to Building a Fabric Design Company with Adebusola Ekoko | 14 sept. 2023 | 00:20:02 | |
When we think about careers in the fashion industry, what often comes to mind are fashion designers, models and fashion photographers. But there are many other roles in this industry. I spoke with Adebusola Ekoko about launching Grapes Pattern Bank - a surface pattern business in Nigeria and designing prints for fashion brands such as Kemi Telford and Kai Collective. Adebusola shared:
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| Q&A: Finding Time for Creative Side Projects with a Day Job | 23 août 2023 | 00:08:06 | |
I make this show alongside my day job in higher education and a challenge that I've had is staying consistent with creating content for this podcast and my newsletter. This episode was inspired by a question I got on social media about finding time for creative projects like a blog, podcast or YouTube when you have other responsibilities. You'll hear a few tips from author and product manager, Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy and I'll share what has helped me on my content creation journey. Check out the full episode with Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy about her book - A Quick Ting on the Black Girl Afro and her writing process. Subscribe to my podcast recommendations newsletter. | |||
| Getting a Job in Marketing with Ibukun Oyegbesan | 09 août 2023 | 00:21:19 | |
Ibukun Oyegbesan works as a Marketing Campaign Manager at British Airways in London. She shares:
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| Growing Up Working Class and Navigating Professional Spaces with Maria Owusu-Mensah | 26 juil. 2023 | 00:17:38 | |
What's it like to move to the UK from Ghana as a child? Maria moved to the UK when she was 11 and she talks about:
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| Feeling the Fear and Doing It Anyway with Tolu Oyegbesan | 11 juil. 2023 | 00:35:35 | |
A huge part of my personal finance journey has involved learning from content creators. Tolu's platform - Your Finance Guru has been one of them. One of the things that struck me in our conversation was how she felt a little bit scared to start her page but decided to start anyway. Tolu shared:
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| Q&A: Creating Content When It Seems Like There Are Already A Lot of Content Creators | 26 avr. 2023 | 00:15:43 | |
Is it worth creating content if it seems like there are already a lot of creators? This is something that I sometimes think about and I decided to speak to my brother, Korede about it. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations. I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message to lifeinbrownpod@gmail.com or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ | |||
| Building a Career in Podcasting with Pilar Nalwimba | 12 avr. 2023 | 00:34:42 | |
Working on an independent creative project with a limited budget can be challenging but it can provide skills that can lead to paid opportunities. Pilar Nalwimba hosts the No Approval podcast and has also hosted and produced shows for clients such as the BBC and Bumble. She shares how working on No Approval as a passion project has led to other podcast opportunities.
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| Building a Vegan Food Business with Loye Olatunbosun | 29 mars 2023 | 00:26:47 | |
I grew up eating meat and never met anyone who was vegan while living in Nigeria. So, I became curious about being Nigerian and vegan when I saw vegan Nigerian recipes online. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| Is it Important to Love Your Job with Korede Akande | 15 mars 2023 | 00:16:20 | |
If we don't dream of labour, what's important to us regarding our jobs? I mainly wanted to share a millennial and Gen Z perspective on this topic because we're more likely to voice our job concerns on social media. My brother, Korede who's 22 joins me to discuss this and I share my perspective as a millennial. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| Addressing the Stigma Faced by Pregnant Teenagers in Nigeria with Ayomide Oluseye | 01 mars 2023 | 00:17:49 | |
Is it possible to lessen the stigma attached to pregnant teenagers? Ayomide Oluseye works on research to improve the lives of pregnant teenagers and young mothers in Nigeria. I work with Ayomide in my day job at a research centre although I work in a communications role and Ayomide's role is research-focused. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| What the TV Show - Riches Taught Me About Parenting and Money | 15 févr. 2023 | 00:06:43 | |
As a parent, it can be difficult knowing how to teach your child about money. But, the TV show - Riches shows why it’s important to do so. Riches is a TV show centred around a Black British family with a cosmetics empire. The father who is the CEO dies and chaos arises. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| Building An Event Planning Business with Hannah Obalade | 19 janv. 2023 | 00:27:57 | |
I've often heard comments where people ask if it's necessary to hire a planner for their events. In this episode, you'll learn what value a planner can bring to your event.
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| Is an MBA Worth The Money with Philip Onotu | 04 janv. 2023 | 00:53:19 | |
Philip completed an MBA programme at MIT Sloan School of Management and was the student body co-president and a teaching assistant during his time at Sloan. He is currently a consultant at Boston Consulting Group. In this episode, he shares:
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| What I've Learnt While Creating Content This Year | 21 déc. 2022 | 00:08:45 | |
As someone who creates content on this podcast, on Instagram and in a newsletter, it can be challenging to decide what content sits best on each platform. I talk about: Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| Is Consistency the Most Important Factor in Content Creation? | 16 nov. 2022 | 00:05:16 | |
We are often told that consistency is very important in content creation. However, how consistent do we need to be? I talk about this and the value of taking breaks in this episode. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| Working in Journalism and Building a Podcast Production Company in Nigeria with Aisha Salaudeen | 05 oct. 2022 | 00:32:31 | |
Aisha Salaudeen is an award-winning journalist, storyteller and TV and podcast producer. She produces the I Like Girls podcast, a storytelling podcast about the experiences of African women.
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| Writing a Novel That Explores Societal Expectations Placed on Women with Aiwanose Odafen | 21 sept. 2022 | 00:40:27 | |
Aiwanose Odafen is the author of Tomorrow, I Become A Woman. In this episode, she shared:
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| The Pressure Society Places on Women to Snap Back After Having a Baby | 07 sept. 2022 | 00:06:30 | |
I had a baby in 2020 and I've received comments about my body since having my daughter. The pressure can come from ourselves but also comments from others can shape how we see ourselves. I share a few tips about dealing with this pressure and learning to love our bodies. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| What Sport Teaches Us with Korede Akande | 24 août 2022 | 00:16:41 | |
Many Nigerian parents have discouraged their children from participating in sports. My brother, Korede and I talk about this. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| What We Wish We Had Known As New Grads | 10 août 2022 | 00:06:26 | |
I graduated from university in 2015 and have been thinking about what I wish I had known when graduating seven years ago. My friends, Lubona and Ibukun joined me on this episode to share what they wish they had known - from when to begin applying for jobs to what experiences to seek out at university. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| When Your University Studies Are Disrupted By Strikes | 27 juil. 2022 | 00:14:52 | |
Emmanuella Okana is a second-year law student at The University of Calabar, Nigeria. We spoke about:
Emmanuella's podcast - Trending Topics with Okana Achichi Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| What It's Like To Study for a PhD and Work in Academia with Dr Chiamaka Kwazu | 13 juil. 2022 | 00:34:45 | |
Dr Chiamaka Kwazu is an academic at Nottingham Trent University. Chiamaka’s Podcast - L’espace Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| Have Things Really Changed for Women In Terms of Reproductive Rights? | 29 juin 2022 | 00:07:54 | |
Are women able to make our own reproductive choices or are our decisions being dismissed? I talk about this and the impact this has on our lives. I also talk about when women are denied certain opportunities such as education. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| Life in Brown - Trailer | 28 juin 2022 | 00:01:11 | |
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| Writing on the Black British Natural Hair Experience with Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy | 15 juin 2022 | 00:37:01 | |
Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy is the author of A Quick Ting on The Black Girl Afro. She shares:
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| Travelling with a Toddler: Considerations and Mistakes I Made | 01 juin 2022 | 00:06:01 | |
I went on my first flight with my 18-month-old daughter last week. We went to Portugal from the UK with my husband. In this episode, I share:
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| What Learning to Swim As An Adult Teaches You | 18 mai 2022 | 00:07:14 | |
I started learning how to swim last year and I share why I started lessons. My friend, Eniola also talks about what holds us back from learning and what keeps her going when she's demotivated. I also talk about what doing swimming lessons offers you beyond learning how to swim. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| How Our Reading Habits Change and Book Recommendations With Ore Abidoye | 04 mai 2022 | 00:50:41 | |
Ore and I talk about reading as children and how what we read changes as we grow older. We also share some books that we would recommend. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| Three Nigerian Entertainment Podcasts | 20 avr. 2022 | 00:07:09 | |
Have you ever googled a character while watching a TV show or a film? I have and I think that's what led me to listen to more podcasts that feature actors and other people in the film industry that I like. In this episode, I share some Nollywood podcast recommendations. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| How to Wear Your Natural Hair Out All Year Round With Ogaga Jabuoma | 06 avr. 2022 | 00:57:36 | |
A lot of us when we went natural, we thought had to wear our hair in protective styles for our hair to grow. Ogaga is a natural hair content creator based in Toronto, Canada. She mainly wears her hair out and we talk about her hair routine regardless of the weather. She shares:
This is an episode to listen to if you're trying to improve your hair care routine or wonder if you need protective styles when the weather gets cold. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| Why Our Favourite Beauty Content Creators on YouTube Are Moving Into Other Areas | 23 mars 2022 | 00:07:45 | |
Do you watch beauty content on YouTube or are you more likely to watch makeup videos on Tiktok and Instagram? This episode explores how popular content creators who started out making beauty content on YouTube such as Jackie Aina and Patricia Bright are moving into other areas. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| Creating The Content That You Want to See With Rita Chukwu-Ike | 09 mars 2022 | 00:35:05 | |
One of the reasons I started podcasting was because I wanted to hear voices like mine on podcasts. Rita's podcast is one that I admire because she talks about relatable issues that affect women like myself.
If you've ever wondered what goes into making a podcast, you'll want to listen to this. Check out Rita's podcast - The Girl Unplugged Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| How Moving To A New Environment Can Change Your Career Choices and Perception of Money | 23 févr. 2022 | 00:06:07 | |
When I was in secondary school, I didn't know anyone who wanted to pursue a vocational career path. We were raised to see white-collar jobs as the best. Moving to the UK made me see how corporate jobs are not the only way to have a thriving career. I talk about this in the episode and how other financial areas like childcare costs and tax contributions are different from what I was used to in Nigeria. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| Relocating from Nigeria to the UK to Work in the NHS with Jumoke Fagite | 09 févr. 2022 | 00:26:34 | |
I spoke with Jumoke Fagite who's a nurse and YouTuber about her decision to leave Nigeria for the UK.
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| How to Build An Affordable Hair Routine | 26 janv. 2022 | 00:05:07 | |
When I first went natural, I thought I had to buy every product I saw on YouTube. I was lucky that I didn't end up with a shelf of products. I share how you can enjoy your natural hair journey without breaking the bank in this episode. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| How to Build A Quick and Simple 3 Step Natural Hair Routine | 12 janv. 2022 | 00:11:55 | |
Have you ever wondered how to simplify your hair routine so you don't have to spend an entire day washing your hair? I share three tips that have shortened the time I spend doing my hair. I no longer spend 4 hours on wash day doing my hair and I shampoo, condition and style my hair in an hour. Following these three simple steps will help you build a quick hair routine and you’ll have more time for the things you love. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| 2021 Reflections and Podcast Plans for 2022 | 30 déc. 2021 | 00:16:46 | |
In today's episode, I'm sharing the wins I've had and the lessons I've learned this year, particularly in terms of content creation. I also share my podcasting plans for the new year. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| How Spending To Keep Up Can Harm Our Finances | 21 déc. 2021 | 00:08:29 | |
Have you ever spent money beyond what you planned for in order to fit in? I talk about this in this episode and share why this is usually not a good idea. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| The Dark Side of Being A Mummy Blogger | 06 déc. 2021 | 00:07:54 | |
In today's episode, I talk about mom influencing and the things that come with it such as comments from people all over the internet. This was inspired by a novel I recently read that explores this subject. I also talk about how mom influencing is real work and how women have built successful careers in this area. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||
| What It's Like Running a Bakery in Lagos with Olubunmi Akande | 22 nov. 2021 | 00:13:29 | |
In this week's episode, I spoke with my mum about why she left her job in banking 25 years ago to start her baking business in Lagos, Nigeria.
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| Why Are Multi-Level Marketing Companies Targeting Young Mums? | 02 nov. 2021 | 00:06:39 | |
Since the pandemic started, I noticed that I'd been approached to join a few multi-level marketing companies and I wondered what made me an attractive target for these companies. I talk about this and why MLMs seem to be popular amongst mums of young children. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com | |||