Friday, February 26, 2021

61. Leaving Corporate Life for Entrepreneurship feat. Kome Olori | @SheDares2Succeed

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In this episode, my guest Kome Olori shared about how she chose to leave her career as a corporate banker for a life of entrepreneurship. A lot of women while on maternity leave wonder about staying home with the child[ren], going back to work, or doing a little of both. Kome walked us through her thought process on starting her Amazon selling business, and starting the She Dares 2 Succeed coaching program for women entrepreneurs.

Friday, February 12, 2021

Teaching Children About Consent feat. Ndali Gregory-Ozegbe | @HandsOffNG - EPISODE 60

 

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In this episode, Ndali, Associate Director of Hands Off Initiative, talks about teaching children, teenagers and young adults about consent. Hands Off is an organization that aims to break the cycle of abuse and address the problem of rape, sexual abuse, harassment and assault. Ndali shared some signs of child abuse to look out for, how to speak to children to prevent and/or address abuse, and more.
Check out Hands Off Initiative on social media @HandsOffNG and check out the website www.handsoffinitiative.org for resources on Consent. You can find Ndali on social media @NdaliOzegbe
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Parenting Styles feat. Jayne A. | @FabMumNG

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In this episode, Jayne of FabMumNG and Mom ChitChat TV, talks about the 4 main parenting styles: Authoritative, Permissive, Uninvolved and Authoritative. She also shared tips on how a couple with different styles can find a common ground when it comes to parenting.

Check out FabMumNG on social media @FabMumNG and check out the website www.fabmumng.com for motherhood resources.


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Friday, November 13, 2020

My Experience as a Mom and Wheelchair User feat. Lizzy O | @TheLizzyO - Episode 57

 

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In this episode I speak with Lizzy, a Nigerian woman based in California about her motherhood experience so far while being in a wheelchair. Lizzy was disabled in 2008 after a spinal cord injury caused by a car crash. Lizzy shared how she manages her time as a full-time influencer, blogger, Youtuber and as a wife and mother to her adorable toddler, Zuri. She also talks about the different times she has had help (Omugwo), what house work she currently outsources, and how she gets in self-care. Lizzy shared the concerns she had concerning her disability and motherhood, and how she overcame them. 
Follow Lizzy on social media @TheLizzyO, her website and Youtube channel

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Sunday, November 8, 2020

Going Back to School as a Mom feat. Nene Azemogie | @StillWaters_ - Episode 57


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In the past, women with children who wished to further their education typically waited until their children were all grown up before they went back to school. These days, more and more women are pursuing degrees and certifications while their children are still pretty young. 

In this episode I speak to Nene who recently graduated with a postgraduate degree in Education. She shares how she had to switch her home/life schedule multiple times and lean on her tribe for support while pursuing her degree. She also touched on getting your partner to be involved in active parenting, sharing home duties, and taking time out for self care.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Being a Mom Boss Without Mom Guilt feat. Victoria Downes | @TheVillageCreativeInc - Episode 55

 


In this episode my guest, serial entrepreneur Victoria Downes shares her journey of the balancing act between being a business owner and mother. She talks about dealing with mom guilt when faced with needing to prioritize her business over attending her children's school activities, and how she has learned how to overcome the guilty feeling. Victoria shares how to lean on your village for help in raising your child(ren) and intentionally taking time for self care.  

Follow Victoria at The Village Creative and on Instagram @thevillagecreativeinc. You can also listen to her podcast at The Village Talk Podcast where she highlights black women making a difference and the villages that support them.

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

African Mom - Postpartum Depression feat. Zee | @For.Mamas - Episode 53

 

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "Worldwide about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of women who have just given birth experience a mental disorder, primarily depression. In developing countries this is even higher, i.e. 15.6% during pregnancy and 19.8% after child birth. In severe cases mothers’ suffering might be so severe that they may even commit suicide." In African society, the stigmatization of mental health issues is prevalent and typically causes the majority of people to shy away from discussions around the topic.

In this episode, I speak with Adunni aka "Zee" about her experience going through postpartum depression following the birth of her son. Zee shared what led to her being diagnosed with PPD, the method of treatment she opted for, and gives some advice to women who feel that they may be going through postpartum depression as well.

Follow Zee on Instagram @For.Mamas

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

African Dad - I Got a Vasectomy feat. Folabi Lawal - EPISODE 52

 

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Typically, when an African couple decides that they no longer want children, the woman bears the physical brunt of getting a a procedure done (hysterectomy, tubal ligation, etc) to prevent future pregnancies. It is pretty uncommon to find an African man who chooses to undergo a vasectomy. In fact, a UN report from 2013 stated that only 0.1% of African men have undergone vasectomies! A major reason why they don't can be attributed to ignorance, misinformation (No, a vasectomy will not affect sex drive or ability to enjoy sex) and the unfortunate stigma that can follow (Yes, you're still a man).  

In this episode, my guest Folabi, candidly shares his experience of getting a vasectomy. Folabi is a Nigerian-American man, and very open with going through this procedure. He talked about coming to the decision that he and his wife did not want more children, why he chose to get a vasectomy (as opposed to the typical African household where the woman gets her tubes tied), the after-effects and recovery following the procedure, and why he is so open about sharing his decision and experience.  


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Thursday, September 17, 2020

Youtube Mom feat. Sola Awe | @DiscoveringNatural - Episode 51

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In this episode, Sola Awe talks about being a Youtube Vlogger, whose family - husband and teenage daughters - appear frequently in their multiple Youtube channels. Sola shared how she started and has grown her Youtube channel over the years, involving her daughters in the filming and social media process (from getting paid to privacy and security concerns), managing a career, marriage, parenting, and her side hustles (Youtube, Coaching, Mentoring, etc).



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Find out more about Sola and her Youtube empire below:

Web: http://DiscoveringNatural.com

Social Media:

Natural Hair YouTube: http://youtube.com/DiscoveringNatural

Vlog YouTube: http://youtube.com/DNVlogsLife

Facebook: http://facebook.com/DiscoveringNatural

Instagram: http://instagram.com/DiscoveringNatural

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/discovernatural

Twitter: @sawahtwit

Snapchat: @discovernatural


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