Talking In Circles: Recent Episodes
Funmi Richards
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Talking in circles is an episodic podcast with Funmi Richards, a poet, budding OAP, writer, event consultant and entrepreneur, where she discusses relationships, social issues and basically anything that piques her interest. Come along as she journeys through lifeโฆ
I have recently been wondering why people of earlier generations stayed through in one organisation through most of their careers. While, most people โ Millennials and Gen Zs seem to have more career mobility. Is it a change in mindset or simply technology doing the most?
On this episode, I share my thoughts on work-life balance, the myth, why it is difficult to maintain a work-life balance, why it is important to maintain it also requesting tips from others who have been successful at it. Would love to hear your thoughts and feedback! Please reach out to me @funmi_richards on X, Instagram and Facebook and also on email Funmiobieze@gmail.com. Thank you ๐
On this episode, I share my thoughts on work-life balance, the myth, why it is difficult to maintain a work-life balance, why it is important to maintain it also requesting tips from others who have been successful at it. Would love to hear your thoughts and feedback! Please reach out to me @funmi_richards on X, Instagram and Facebook and also on email Funmiobieze@gmail.com. Thank you ๐
What does honesty in the marketplace or workplace mean? How honest can you be in business? On this episode, I talk about finding my way to honesty in the workplace and how it could work?
What does honesty in the marketplace or workplace mean? How honest can you be in business? On this episode, I talk about finding my way to honesty in the workplace and how it could work?
On this episode of the Talking In Circles Podcast, I talk about the way we often compare ourselves with others and how sometimes this limits whatโs to come.
On this episode of the Talking In Circles Podcast, I talk about the way we often compare ourselves with others and how sometimes this limits whatโs to come.
There are certain that are expected of us as Christians, sometimes, in our day to day, it sometimes becomes difficult be as Christian as we should at work. On this episode, I talk about reviving my faith and how this impacts my work life.
There are certain that are expected of us as Christians, sometimes, in our day to day, it sometimes becomes difficult be as Christian as we should at work. On this episode, I talk about reviving my faith and how this impacts my work life.
Hi Everyone, we have been making a lot of quiet moves with the TiCPod Community and we just wanted to share some updates with you. As always please feel free to contact me funmiobieze@gmail.com !
Happy new year, Family ๐๐ฝ! On this episode, I have a self reflection on 2022 โ financial pitfalls, highlights, discuss what plans I have for 2023; and TiC Pod Plays Cupid Project where members of the community get to give and receive gifts to celebrate themselves during valentine. For sponsorship, advert and any other thing that comes to mind, please contact me on funmiobieze@gmail.com
This is the third episode of the #FinancialWomanseries and it sheds light on how, what, why and where of growing streams of income.
Here, we examined the mindsets that push the need for multiple streams of income, we discuss challenges and lessons learnt from our various businesses.
We also featured Nicole Winifred, Grace Abunike, QueenRita Eghujovbo and of course, the Talking In Circles podcast very own host, Funmi Richards.
Do reach out to us funmiobieze@gmail.com for product and advert placement.
WE ARE BACK- TELL SOMEONE TO TELL SOMEONE! Why we've been away and what to expect in the coming months.
This episode was supposed to be the kickoff the #FinancialWoman series, it was recorded on International Women's Day. It is essentially a confession book on what money means to the average woman, it breaks down how to invest, when to save and how best deal with the pressure and influences from friends and family on our spending cultures.
On this episode, I talk about Financial anxiety โ what it is, symptoms and how to deal with it.
This is an episode of the #FinancialWoman series and as a second generation working woman I invited women whose mothers worked 9-5 or ran business that took away from home and brought money to the home front. So, on this episode, we shared lessons we've learned from our working mums, discussed husbands being the sole providers and the idea of being a help meet.
On this chat episode, I talk amidst a few glasses of wine about being borderline broke, single and living alone and then, I share tips I've relearned through this journey.
On this special valentine episode, we discuss love vis a vis marriage in relation doing business together and raising a family together. We also touch on teaching children financial literacy and learn new tips on how couples are settling into marriage and business.
On this special valentine episode, we discuss love vis a vis marriage in relation doing business together and raising a family.
On this episode, I invite an Igbo Chief Mazi Obieze Okorro to share his thoughts on howย theย Igbo trade apprentice system commonly referred to asย โฒIgba-Odibo/Imu-Ahia/Imu-Oruโฒย as anย economic modelย practiced widely by Igbos and originated inย South-Eastern Nigeria can be implemented to flatten the curve of unemployment in Nigeria
On this episode, I discuss my thoughts on taking a gap year and how relevant it is to your career or academic trajectory.
On this episode, I discuss relevant details about taking a gap year in Nigeria and why you should totally do it!
Nothing more profound to say than thank you for being part of our 2021 ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ! And ๐ซ๐ฅ to 2022.
Ajo is an intrinsically personal finance strategy that is unlike traditional savings where you have to wait a while for the savings to mature. With Ajo you get access to a sort of lump sum - Akojo, like a quick loan.
Essentially, you take this lump sum to execute emergency projects and pay as you go along. You can join the Talking In Circles podcast ajo on TrueSaver app here by clicking the link below https://chat.whatsapp.com/IKwLzB0dHb60xYmHELCjgz join the group and get to know all the amazing deals TrueSaver has to offer and how you can be part of a circle or how to create your own circle.
Planning to have a #dettydecember? On this episode, I share my personal hack for conquering the longest month in the history of finance โ January, just after Christmas ๐ ๐. I also announce that our -January Dip savings circle (Ajo) is open to new and existing listeners who might want save towards having a good January after a brilliantly #dettydecember ๐๐. As always my email address funmiobieze@gmail.com is open for sponsorship and advert placement and even quick chats about the Podcast.
So, my landlord's 13 year old daughter called me materialistic. On this episode I discuss what this means to me and I open up on how my finance journey has been over the last few months. You should totally listen in.
Friendship, camaraderie (หkรฆmษหษนษหdษษนi mispronounced during the podcast ๐) and solidarity are some of the reasons why the Asoebi Culture emerged in 1920s.
On this episode, Megami and I discuss โ well, banter actually, how #asoebiculture is no longer just for camaraderie but for #paparazzi in #Nigeria and a means for fundraising or a sort of #blacktax ๐.
Friendship, camaraderie (หkรฆmษหษนษหdษษนi mispronounced during the podcast ๐) and solidarity are some of the reasons why the Asoebi Culture emerged in 1920s; now, Megami and I discuss โ well, banter actually, how #culture is no longer just for camaraderie but for #paparazzi in #Nigeria and a means for fundraising or a mode for #blacktax ๐.
On this episode, I discuss HMOs in Nigeria and why they important to the average Nigerian.
While adopting the Eat the ๐ธ method by Brian Tracy, I have understood that time is money. So, on this episode, I share factors affecting my time management and discuss tips I am adopting to manage my time better so that in the words of the famous American polymath Ben Franklin of 1748 my Time will = money. You should totally listen in!
Also, I want to use this opportunity to thank everyone who has been listening in, sharing feedback and let you know that we are now open for sponsorship and advert placement and you can contact me at funmiobieze@gmail.com or funmi_richards across all social media.
While adopting the Eat the ๐ธ method by Brian Tracy, I have understood that time is money. So, on this episode, I share factors affecting my time management and discuss tips I am adopting to manage my time better so that in the words of the famous American polymath Ben Franklin of 1748 my Time will = money. You should totally listen in! Also, I want to use this opportunity to thank everyone who has been listening in, sharing feedback and let you know that we are now open for sponsorship and advert placement and you can contact me at funmiobieze@gmail.com or funmi_richards across all social media
Thinking of making extra cash? Or know someone who might be? Has the person considered going into Bolt or Uber driving?? It's actually a very lucrative business in Nigeria at the moment. Here's what a Bolt driver I spoke with had to say about earning 450k in a week! Do listen and share your thoughts.
Just checking, letting you know a few of my thoughts about money. Join in, you can also reach me funmiobieze@gmail.com or funmi_richards on Twitter and IG.
Many of us are guilty of so many money mistakes... On this episode, I share some of my common money mistakes, breakdown how to deal with the issues squarely. And shed light on my journey so far with Financial literacy.
Heyy! A whole lot of people don't know anything about money aside from earning and spending. On this episode, I highlight parts of my journey to financial literacy and share other components besides earning and spending. Let me know what you think, contact me funmiobieze@gmail.com or Twitter and IG @funmi_richards
In the previous episode, Megami and I shared some of our experiences of going to the market during Ramadan โ whew, it was a long one so we decided to make a two part episode.
Megami from Megami's Musings and I went to the market and we were wowed at the hike in prices due to the season of fasting. We did try to negotiate some of the prices for the items we got and we shared some of our thoughts on the whole experience in this part and the proceeding episode. Ps: I have Eid-El Fitr to every Muslim here ๐
Ever tried a quick money scheme? I've tried a couple in my day and on this episode I unbox some of my thoughts about them and touch on other possible ways to spend money.
Guys, we've hit 1k ๐ฅ๐ฅ!!! I applied for a loan because I was short on cash and needed some financial leverage but my sense of self returned when I didn't expect and made me think it best not to go ahead with the loan again. What are your experiences with FinTech Loan apps? They make it seem so easy but the interest can be a lot more than you can handle. Follow me on Funmi_richards on Twitter & IG. I would love to hear from you.
On today's episode, I remind my ladies that it's ok to ask for help, it's important to own your shame and not let anyone ride you and it's to remember that we live in a global village for reason. Do listen in and share your thoughts. Follow me IG & Twitter @Funmi_richards, would love to hear from you.
We are always spending, needing money and trying to get more money, it's a cycle. On this episode, I open up on how spending works and share some insightful hacks I've learned on how to avoid spending more money than you need to. Follow on Social Media @Funmi_richards on Twitter & Instagram
Today, I talk about how I spent my last dollar just before CBN increased the naira per dollar rate. I also discuss how being a woman living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) has affected my finances. Happy International Women's Day Here's the link to register for Funebi Anthony-Bello's zoom class https://bit.ly/3uUsFtW
I bring you good tidings on this episode, I open up on my love-hate relationship with money and I share tips on how we can have a better & healthy relationship with our income & expenses.
A lot of things happen when we are in our 20s, we have to make certain decisions that would either make or break us. Making these important decisions is never easy but we have to live with whatever choices we make. On this episode, I look back on the days of Who wants to be a millionaire with Frank Edoho and I remember how 'is that your final answer?' used to drive me crazy.
Love is a beautiful thing as I would always say but this year, I learnt something about love. I learnt I could fall in love with me too and give all of the love I give to others to myself. Happy Valentine's Everyone ๐
How do you feel when you're broke and unable to afford the basic things? On this episode, I share some of my experiences from my down and broke times, some crass and utterly hilarious and moments it affected my mental health.
Sometimes love comes around and it knocks you down ๐ถ๐ What are the colors of love? What have you learnt about love? The media has a way of depicting what love should be and how you should love. On this episode, we talk about the lessons on love we have learnt from some movies.
The news about David's death is really sad and our hearts go out to his family at this time โฃ๐๐๐. On this episode, we discuss the idea of being humane in Nigeria, the present state of life and the need to japa!
Being 20 something in the 2020s is no beans but we keep marching. On this episode, I share 5 impactful lessons I'm learning in my 20s that I hope will help anyone who's just like me trying to find their place in the world.
Happy New Year ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ! 2020 was indeed a year, to know that we survived the year; many of us had the chance to grow in one way or the other. While many of us had a difficult time throughout the year, on this episode we discuss some of the lessons we learnt from the year and touch on the joy of 2021.
Listen to Intro Track: Warm Christmas by Jeiel Damina https://youtu.be/GJQWA4IKcYk As long as I can remember Shahid and I have been friends, and on this Christmas Special, I brought him on to discuss ideals on love & marriage in this season. ๐ฅณ๐๐ Seasons Greetings from all of us at Talking in circles.
As someone who has had her fair share of social media dating, on this episode I shared some of my experiences and I'm hoping we continue this conversation in DMs, tweets and others. I would love to hear your experiences with 'shooting shots' on social media.
Many of us don't believe there are actually any good men left, lol, ๐ฅต, I have feel that way sometimes too. However, there are good, a whole lot of good men but you gats shine your eye properly.
Marriage is a beautiful thing especially when you're doing it with the best person for you. This is the pilot to Finding A Man series and we touched on some of my fears for marriage and some of the bits of what we will be talking about during the series.
I'm so tired of hearing us complain about things happening in the country. Who will bell the cat? Who will be that person who will stand for themselves and give the nation a voice?
I am tired of people complaining about things that fix themselves. This is me ranting about the Nigerian Complain Culture ๐คฆ
Yay! It's a new season. Sometimes, we are our own problems. Give yourself a chance to see the possibilities, no, I'm not a motivational speaker but you should check this out.
It's been a wonderful season and I'm glad to have had you on board with me for it. On this, we share some of our favourite moments during this season ๐.
The world seems to be moving mad and you can either move mad with it or make a difference for yourself. Make the right choice ๐๐ค
Too many rape cases... But is the problem in the women or in the way the men were raised??
Ever watched Sex and the City?? I don't know why that came to mind now but well... it did
Rumours say Simi the Duduke Crooner has given birth, how true is it? What are your wishes for the young family?
Love is a lot more than we could ever put into words... But we tried to talk in circles about Love: Family & Friends anyway. Listen in, leave a feedback and let's continue the convo as much as we can.
Loving yourself is one of the easiest things to do but it's something we often overlook.
These are hard times; there's a need to build healthy relationships and how else can we build that if we do not start within ourselves?? ๐ฅบ๐
A follow up on Making Small Talk ๐. Here, we give tips on how to keep conversations going and share personal experiences on what has worked for us.
On this episode, we talked about the recent happenings with COVID-19, had moments of laughter, and generally enjoyed camaraderie.
Iโm Funmi Richards and this is my first Anchor episode! Send me a voice message to let me know your thoughts about my Podcast