The InyangEffiong Show: Recent Episodes
Inyang Effiong
Dive deep into the heart and minds of Nigerians as we go around Nigeria, discussing with people and bringing you insights on how people are innovating and producing the next generation of visionaries, leaders, and business people. A country of 150 million and growing, how do people here cope with the stress of a connected world and the challenges of a developing nation.
What makes Nigeria tick.?
Come along with us on a sweaty, noisy but fulfilling journey of discovery.
A short talk with Dzyna, an architect, film producer and all-around creative.
We discussed her journey from being an Architect to a published fiction author with four books on amazon.com and now combining all her experience to give creatives production support
Her bio in her words...
D., Queen Of F'A'Arts.
F'A'Arts. is abbreviation for Fashion Architecture, and Arts.
I am a published author and I like to call me the Poet of Destiny, on a MISSION TO MAKE LOVE COOL AGAIN!
I am a Military lover, Adventurer, Nature and Culinary enthusiast.
I am also the C. E. O of Ebae Empire, which is a design entity committed to Nation Building, Human Capital Development, and enhancing the living experience of families the world over through Design (Fashion, Architecture, & Arts for film and reality).
contact:
Instagram: queenoffaarts
e.queenoffaarts@yahoo.com
Amazon link -
https://www.amazon.com.au/Kindle-Store-Destiny-Queen-of-FAArts/s?rh=n%3A2490359051%2Cp_27%3ADestiny++Queen+of+F%27A%27Arts
AVM Femi Gbadebo (rtd.) on starting and running a sustainable business & his work in disability advocacy. His journey from a fighter pilot to the higher echelon of the Nigeria Airforce, transiting to civilian life, his experiences in disability management and why we should all look into and contribute towards making Nigeria a place where the disabled (and their family) can lead a fulfilled life.
In this interview, we discussed;
- His Airforce Journey
- Teaching at the airforce and in civilian life
- What it takes to start a business
- How to make your business have staying power/growth
- Living a life for others and so much more
More info at http://inyangeffiong.com
Episode sponsors OutdoorsTour are running special holidays for Motorsport lovers at http://outdoorstour.com/racing
Witness Nigeria's first track racing event at Abraka with your friends and family.
Links
Benola Cerebral Palsy Initiative
Benola on Facebook
The InyangEffiong Show on Facebook
Interview with Prof. OA Fakinlede oafak.com on the best practices in teaching engineering design in Nigerian Universities and other resource-constrained countries.
In this episode, we discussed the best way to teach hard subjects so that students will gain relevant knowledge, how to leverage current technology to improve lecture delivery, design as a solution to multiple issues and what lies ahead in engineering education.
We discussed Autodesk's Fusion 360 https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview and why he loves the software
Prof. Omotayo Fakinlede is a visiting professor of Mechanical Engineering at LandMark University, Omu Aran in Kwara State of Nigeria.
With over 35 years experience, he has been at the forefront of engineering education and practice in Nigeria, both at the University and in research and support institutions.
You can reach Prof. OA Fakinlede at his website oafak.com.
Additional information at inyangeffiong.com
Episode sponsors http://outdoorstour.com/
Mr. 'Wale Lawal of Oliver's cafe talks about the Cafe origins, their focus on giving customers a place to have coffee, eat and meet and why they target the business crowd.
Oliver's Cafe, 26 Ladoke Akintola St., New Bodija, Ibadan
inyangeffiong.com/ep17
This episode is an analysis of Critical Thinking, which I would treat in 2 parts
What is Critical Thinking and how do we apply it?
We look at the definition of Critical Thinking
We look at some of the Skills you need to be able to practice Critical Thinking
- observation,
- analysis,
- interpretation,
- reflection,
- evaluation,
- inference,
- explanation,
- problem solving
We also covered what you should be able to do when you have acquired the skills of Critical thinking
Next is some practical application of Critical Thinking in our day to day connected life
How can we use it to analyse spam post we receive and in discussions we take part in.
Show notes at inyangeffiong.com
Bola Bolarin of XtreMechanics talks about the school
Why it was set up to cater to students from artisans, secondary school leavers and graduates looking for a career change
Bola goes into details on what the school offers from Multimedia assisted training to 3D design, printing and related technologies.
Bola also talks about why the school does Kevlar production and other composite technologies and collaboration with Universities and professional institutes on current research
In this episode, we speak with Dr. David Prescott, a psychiatrist at Panacea Hospital in Ibadan on Mental Health Issues and Substance abuse in Nigeria. In this eye-opening interview, he explains what mental illness is and how to spot it, the spread of substance abuse among teenagers and young adults.
Dr. Prescott explains the main myths and misconception that surrounds mental health in Nigeria and touches on the issues around substance abuse in Nigeria.
Shownotes at Inyangeffiong.com
Cooking good food made simple and easy with Chef KD Prime - Kola Dosunmu. Chef KD Prime breaks down the essentials to having a good meal every day at home in this episode and goes into his journey from his first attempt at frying eggs at the age of 7 years to a professional Chef with plans to open a chain of restaurants soon!
Chef KP Prime talks about
What you need to be able to cook well (surprisingly not much)
Quick and tasty meals
The basics of good cooking
His journey into cooking
Cooking at a high level
His plans for expansion
And much more
Get one of his recipes at inyangeffiong.com/kdprime
This episode is the review of the book, Move Up: Why Some Cultures Advance and Some Don't by Clotaire Rapaille and Andrés Roemer.
The book explores the various reasons some cultures are open to innovation and people moving up and the link between biology and culture.
Backed up by facts, research and copious references, Move Up is a recommended read for anyone interested the puzzle of why we have some much poverty, wars, backwardness in an age of almost unlimited information and potential.
Links to the book and other information at inyangeffiong.com
The book is available at Books on the Loose and also on Amazon
Paul Foh, Author, Lifestyle Coach, Consultant
Starting from a 5$ a day business to consulting for multi nationals across Africa, Paul shares what it takes to start your brand, develop it and improve it
Questions answered in this episode..
What is a brand?
How do we develop our personal or company brand?
And how do we improve the brand and make it the best in class?
Paul went into details on brand development for individuals and companies with actionable examples.
Some tools for selling your brand
Webinars
FaceBook Live
Periscope
Internet Groups
Join Sune Thuesen as he describes his journey on a bicycle from Denmark across Europe into North Africa. Sune cycled down from North Africa down into West Africa and we met with him at Lagos, Nigeria where shared his journey experience and his views on West Africa with us.
Beauty Kumesine of Blazing Heart Autism Centre on managing kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities, what services the centre provides, what drove her to start the foundation and plans for the future.
How do you identify a child falling under the Autism Spectrum?
What do you do next?
All this and more on ASD is explained by Mrs. Beauty Kumesine in this episode.
From Idea to Product, Jide Ipaye shares how he started the KEEXS.com sneaker brand from the frustration of not finding suitable shoes for himself. Join us as we follow Jide on his journey from a personal problem to the creation of a business and upcoming iconic brand
Jane Michael Ekanem fashion entrepreneur and Creative Director of the eponymous JaneMichael, talks about her work, how she got her big breakthrough, working as the fashion stylist for MTN Project Fame reality show, what drives her, what takes to be in the fashion business, tip - love the work!
Ladi Soetan of SijiSoetan and Associates talks about keeping fit with cycling (and running), cycling in Lagos and how a cycling club helps people have a structure to their cycling and workouts while keeping up with their busy schedules!
IB Udofia, an adventure travel expert shares with us tips and strategy for adventure travel while holding a steady job.
We go along with IB on two of his trips, first through Cameroon to the border with Gabon and back to Nigeria and then from Holland to Sweden the long way around via Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and over to Denmark then Sweden.
All on motorcycles.
Interview with Derek Smith, the Principal of Olashore International School, Iloko Ijesha in Osun State, Nigeria
Mr. Smith talks in this interview about Olashore International School, how the school maintains its ranking as among the best schools in Nigeria, how the drive for excellence is achieved with forward looking programs.
A grand tour of Olashore International School and its culture of excellence and producing future leaders.
Our guest on this episode is Omo Alokwe, an IT Business Analyst who rode his KTM from Lands End in England to Lagos in Nigeria starting out in December of 2015.
Omo's journey was to raise awareness for the medical charity, MSF- Medicine Sans Frontier.
His journey took him through Europe down to North Africa, then into West Africa ending in Lagos, Nigeria.
We hear from Omo about his experiences during the trip, his planning and lessons from the journey.
AN Interview with Peter Egbumoke of Felicia Michael Save Our Soul Foundation. A charity that provides food and other essentials to the needy in Lagos and plans to expand to cover Nigeria
This interview covers what drove Peter to start the foundation, what the foundation does, challenges along the way and what his plans for the future are.