Life in Brown: Recent Episodes
Motunrayo
On the Life In Brown Podcast, you'll find conversations about careers, hobbies and topical issues with guests. I'll be sharing the books I've read and discussing topics from my perspective as a millennial Nigerian woman living in England.
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.
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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
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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:
- What her parents thought when she mentioned that she wanted to study fashion design at university
- How she pursued a career in fashion after completing her under completing her undergraduate degree
- The challenges in building a surface pattern design business in Lagos
- What she loves most about running her business
- The importance of prioritising client relationships
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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.
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Ibukun Oyegbesan works as a Marketing Campaign Manager at British Airways in London.
She shares:
- What working in marketing in the travel industry's like
- The skills and knowledge that are needed to get into this field
- Her favourite and most challenging parts of her role
- Why she decided to start a business alongside her day job
Reach out to Ibukun for your gifting needs on Instagram @shopmemora
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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:
- Adapting to a new school system after moving to the UK from Ghana when she was 11
- How income and privilege shape our educational experiences
- Why she's interested in creating resources for young people from low socio-economic backgrounds
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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. She shared:
- How she got interested in personal finance and career progression - 01:13
- Why she wanted to create content about this online -08:07
- How she has found her experience as a creator - 14:32
- Why she moved from working in consulting to investment banking - 23:22
- What she does for self-care - 29:22
- Her advice to new graduates - 30:57
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Is it worth creating content if it seems like there are already a lot of creators? This is something that crosses my brother a lot and I decided to speak to my brother, Korede about this.
We spoke about our journeys into podcasting and Korede shared why he ran his podcast for a limited period. We also shared some advice to help if you're struggling to put your content out in the world based on our experience creating podcasts.
Korede’s podcast - The KA Special
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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.
In this episode, Pilar shares:
- What inspired her to start No Approval - 01:07
- How she got into podcasting - 05:21
- Skills needed to produce podcasts for clients - 11:20
- What her thoughts are on hosting a podcast alone or with a co-host -18:47
- Ways to monetise an independent podcast - 28:30
Podcasts mentioned
WeCrashed
To My Sisters
Naked Beauty
How I Built This
Side Hustle Pro
Find Pilar on Instagram @pilarofsociety
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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.
Loye Olatunbosun is a Nigerian and vegan and in this episode, she shares:
Why she went vegan - 01:06
How her family and friends felt when she went vegan - 05:12
Her experience dating on a vegan diet - 08:38
How being vegan shaped how she runs her business - 11:10
Tips on sustaining a business - 19:06
Follow Loye on Twitter: @VeganwithLoye and her bakery on Instagram - @veganiseitbakery
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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.
Korede worked for a year in audit at one of the big 4 firms in London and he also shares how that experience has shaped what he's looking for in a graduate job.
Music by BlueDot Sessions
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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.
She shares:
How she got interested in researching this subject - 01:19
What keeps her going when change seems difficult - 09:07
Her tips for pursuing a career in global development - 14:54
Episode transcript here
Global Development Blog Recommendations
World Bank Blogs
Devex
Plan International Blog
Gates Notes
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Riches is a TV show centred around a Black British family with a cosmetics empire. The father who is the CEO dies and chaos arise. My husband joined me on this episode to talk about the lessons we took from the show and what it made us think about as parents.
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Hannah Obalade created Rose Daniel Events and I spoke with her about journey into the events industry.
She shares:
- How she got started and built her clientele
- Tips for working in the events industry
- Her thoughts on the social media debate around wedding vendors 'overcharging'
- What she's working on now in her business
Transcript: Here
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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:
- Why he chose to do an MBA - 01:22
- What to consider when selecting a school - 04:39
- MBA application tips - 08:47
- The funding options available and the path he took - 21:09
- The different opportunities available at business school to explore - 36:07
- Whether doing an MBA was worth it - 49:48
Transcript: Here
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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:
Why I chose these platforms
What I've learnt about content creation
The advice I received from a journalist and podcast producer - Aisha Salaudeen who was a previous guest on this podcast
Transcript: Here
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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.
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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.
In this episode, she shares:
- How she got interested in working in the media industry - 01:34
- How she started freelancing - 04:04
- What made her start a podcast - 08:24
- How she gained for funding to produce her podcast - 10:40
- The challenges of growing a podcast - 12:50
- What keeps her going despite the obstacles - 14:25
- How she found the team that she works with on her podcast - 16:10
- Her advice to podcasters - 19:00
- What podcast got her interested in podcasting - 24:20
- Podcasts she would recommend - 26:30
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Podcasts mentioned
This is Uncomfortable
Gimlet Academy's How to Make a Podcast
Serial
Ear Hustle
Archetypes with Meghan Markle
Female Criminals
Everything's Alive
Imagined Life
Tea with Tay
Additional music - Carolina Carboy by Bluedot Sessions
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.
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Podcast mentioned
How to cook and eat healthy on a budget by Life Kit
Outro music: Hakodate Line by Bluedot Session
Many Nigerian parents have discouraged their children from participating in sports. My brother, Korede and I talk about this. He shares how he got interested in sports, why parents should support their children's interests and how sports can teach us life skills.
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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.
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Emmanuella Okana is a second-year law student at The University of Calabar, Nigeria. We spoke about:
- How she felt when the strike started in February 2022
- The impact this is having on her studies
- How she's trying to make the most of this period
Emmanuella's podcast - Trending Topics with Okana Achichi
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Dr Chiamaka Kwazu is an academic at Nottingham Trent University. We talk about:
- How she transitioned from studying International Relations undergraduate degree to doing a PhD in the Business School
- What it's like not to do as well at the undergraduate level at university
- Tips for working in academia
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.
Sources mentioned
Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey on Netflix
The Go-Between : A Portrait of Growing Up Between Different Worlds by Osman Yousefzada
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Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy is the author of A Quick Ting on The Black Girl Afro. She shares:
- The inspiration behind the book
- How she's been able to write alongside working a corporate job
- Advice to creatives
Resources mentioned
Ebuni Ajiduah's Afro Answers column on Gal-dem
Charlotte Mensah
A Quick Ting On series
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:
- The considerations that I made when planning our holiday
- Mistakes I made
- Some toddler travel tips
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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.
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.
Books mentioned
My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyin Braithwaite
When Breath Becomes Air
Girl Woman Other
Lagos Noir
Would I Lie To You?
People Like Her
The Girl With The Louding Voice
Follow Ore @theoverthinkersplace
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.
Podcasts Mentioned
Meet & Greet (Their episode with Bisola Aiyeola)
The Ndanitv Podcast (Their Nollywood episode)
With Chude (Their episode with Bolanle Austen-Peters)
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A lot of us were when we went natural that we had to wear our hair in protective styles for your 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:
- How she went natural
- Her hair care routine
- How the pandemic and having a baby changed her hair routine
- The products she uses
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.
Stylist resources mentioned
Yes Her Studio
Black Girl Curls
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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.
Links mentioned
Jackie Aina interview with KevOnStage
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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.
In this episode, Rita shares:
- How she got into podcasting
- Her podcasting journey
- How not to be overwhelmed by download numbers
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
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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.
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I spoke with Jumoke Fagite who's a nurse and YouTuber about her decision to leave Nigeria for the UK.
She spoke about:
- How she got into nursing
- Her reasons for leaving Nigeria
- Her experience working in the UK compared to Nigeria
- Her tips for any nurses looking to relocate to the UK
- Her YouTube journey so far
Follow Jumoke on her YouTube channel here.
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.
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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.
Helpful resources
Black Girl Curls
Here's why you should use less products on wash days
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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.
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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.
This episode was inspired by a novel I read called Would I Lie To You By Aliya Ali-Afzal.
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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.
Book mentioned
People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd
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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.
She shared:
- How she started baking
- Why she started her business
- What she's learnt from running her business
Guest social media info @cakesetcetera_bakery
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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.
You can check out the Lula Rich documentary on Amazon Prime which explores the story behind a multi-level marketing company called Lula Roe and the consequences it's had on women's lives.
How Multi-Level Marketing Took Over The Pandemic
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It's been six years since I left university and thought I would share a few things I wish I knew while I was doing my degree.
You can follow the podcast on Instagram @lifeinbrownpodcast
In this episode, you'll hear:
- Ibukun's experience on her master's in the UK
- How she got a job in consulting after her studies
- Why she started the Outliers Circle to support African postgraduate students in the UK
- The plans the Outliers team has for the current academic year
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In this episode, I speak with my friend - Nowo about why he and his wife chose to give their daughter a Yoruba first name. We talk about whether he felt that may be a disadvantage as she grows up in England. We also talked about trying to teach our children Yoruba and whether it was important to pass on the language.
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I became a mum in November 2020 and I share what my experience has been like over the last eight months. I talk about the breastfeeding challenges I faced, post-partum hair loss and how motherhood has changed my sleeping pattern. There isn't enough discussion on how breastfeeding can be challenging and how this episode helps shed more light on this.
I wrote a blog post about how I found my first month of being a mum here.
Links mentioned
Breastfeeding support - La Leche League
Side Hustle Pro episode that touches on breastfeeding and becoming a new parent
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On the show this week, I speak with a mum of triplets - Esther Fongue who shares what her experience has been like. Her children are now 8 years old.
She shares:
- How she found out she was having triplets
- How she and her husband managed their finances to be able to look after them
- What home-schooling her children during the pandemic was like
- The impact birthing triplets had on her mental health
- Tips for other parents expecting or who currently have twins, triplets or other multiples
Esther and her children have been featured on the BBC website.
Meet the six-year-old litter-picking triplets
Covid: Home-schooling triplets mum tells parents to 'hang in there'
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In this episode, I spoke with Eniola Bayowa who’s one of the founders of Book Club Africana. The club started in Chicago and is now virtual due to the pandemic.
She spoke about:
- Why she started the book club
- The type of books they read in the club
- How the book club has helped her with reading
- The value of fiction
- The type of books she enjoys reading
Previous episodes we referred to
- Has Social Media Changed Our Lives? (Eniola was a past guest on this episode)
- On Moving to Nigeria from The United States with Yetunde
Books mentioned
Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste
Intimations by Zadie Smith
The Returnees by Elizabeth Okoh
The Secret Seven and Famous Five series by Enid Blyton
Silver Rose
The Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn
What it means when a man falls from the sky by Lesley Arimah
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
Stay with Me by Ayobami Adebayo
Everything Good Will Come by Sefi Atta
I Do Not Come To You By Chance by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
I've been looking for ways to help my daughter develop an interest in reading for pleasure and came across this guide. I shared some tips that I learnt from this book including how to support children across different ages.
Book
Help Your Child Love Reading by Alison David
In this episode, I speak with Columbia Law School student and author, Nnamdi Nwaezeapu about his book - Doctor Lawyer Engineer: How to Pursue Your Dreams without Giving Your Parents a Heart Attack
In this episode, you will learn
- Why Nnamdi wrote the book
- Tips on sharing your career aspirations with your parents
- How to balance following your passions with other practical factors in your life
Book: https://tinyurl.com/dhcw9d7u
Email: nnamdi.nwaezeapu@gmail.com
Noodle (Nnamdi's consulting service): https://noodle.consulting/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ mynameisnnamdi
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ nnamdi-nwaezeapu-56b50554/
University of Good (podcast): https://universityofgood.com/
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In this episode, I talk about finding time to read for pleasure and share some of the things that have helped especially with reading while looking after a baby.
Links mentioned
Afreada
Not Him by Peace Adzo Medie - short story
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I spoke about what I've been up to in the last few months from rediscovering new hobbies and what I've enjoyed reading, watching and listening to.
Links mentioned
@cakesetcetera_bakery
Books
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
When Life Gives You Lemons by Fiona Gibson
TV shows
Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star
Mrs America
I May Destroy You
Podcasts
In These Moments
Snatched Edges - Ebuni's Haircare Column
I'm on Instagram @tunrayoa
My husband, Ayo and I discuss popular finance topics that come up often in relationships on this episode.
Find me on Instagram @tunrayoa and Twitter @tunrayo_akande
Ayo's Photography Business: @morayophotography
On this episode, I talk about the goals we set at the start of a new year and share some podcasts that inspire me to work towards those goals.
Podcasts mentioned
Money 101
Caught Off Guard (I also mention Patricia Bright's YouTube channel, The Break)
Fit & Fearless
Resource mentioned
Money Saving Expert
Find me on Instagram @tunrayo.la
In this episode, I speak with makeup artist- Bregha about how she got into the makeup industry, how her family felt about it and her experience running her business.
Bregha has worked on celebrity clients such as Chimamanda Adichie and Yemi Alade.
You can follow Bregha's work on Instagram @Bregha
Find me on Instagram @tunrayoa
TV shows and films mentioned
Greenleaf
93 Days
Breaking Fashion
Podcasts mentioned
Fashion Fix
Ctrl Alt Delete
Book mentioned
The School Run by Helen Whitaker
Find me on social
https://www.instagram.com/tunrayoa/
I share my thoughts on the two books that I recently read.
On The Come Up by Angie Thomas
Taking Up Space: The Black Girl's Manifesto for Change by Chelsea Kwakye and Ore Ogunbiyi
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Today's guest is Yetunde who moved back to Nigeria in late 2018 after living in the United States for 10 years.
On the episode, she shares:
- her reasons for moving
- the plans she made to prepare herself for the move
- her general experience of moving back to Nigeria
- some tips for people who may be considering the move
Yetunde's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHrzZjm1XwmWMYurWYReew/videos
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I have a conversation with two of my childhood friends about how social media has changed our lives. We talk about how we started using social media as teenagers and how we use it differently as adults. We also share some of the purchases we've made because of social media.
If you're based in the Chicago area, you can find out more about joining Eniola's book club by contacting her: https://www.instagram.com/thenaivediary/
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I recently went on holiday and I share some of the apps and websites I used which made travelling easier.
One thing I didn't mention on the podcast is that I use my Starling debit card abroad without any extra charges from the bank. This is not a promoted post for Starling but it might be useful for people who prefer to spend on a debit card while abroad.
Links mentioned
https://www.google.com/flights
https://www.skyscanner.net/
https://www.starlingbank.com/
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/c/tunrayoo4?currency=GBP
Uber
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This episode was inspired by a book I recently read called Open Up: The Power of Talking About Money by Alex Holder.
I discuss what I learnt from the book and why I enjoyed reading the book. I also share a few personal experiences managing my money as an adult.
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There was a recent comment by the Nigerian Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige where he said there was a surplus of doctors in Nigeria. I talk about this with Nigerian doctor, Gbemi Peter-Ayeni. We also discuss what it's like training and working as a doctor in Nigeria.
You can find Gbemi's writing here: http://openhealth.com.ng/
Twitter: @askdoctorgbemi
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This week, I review two true crime TV shows- Dirty John and The Case Against Adnan Syed. Both stories were first told on podcasts and then made into TV shows.
Podcasts mentioned
Dirty John
Serial https://serialpodcast.org/
Dirty John https://wondery.com/shows/dirty-john/
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On this episode, I review 2 documentaries that I've watched recently - The Inventor and Vegas Baby. Both focus on aspects of healthcare in America. The Inventor looks at Theranos, a biomedical company that tried to reinvent blood testing. Vegas Baby is about a fertility clinic offering a free IVF cycle in a giveaway.
Links Mentioned
Interview with the documentary filmmaker for Vegas Baby: https://www.tmaympod.com/tell/2018/4/25/season-2-episode-7-amanda-micheli
The Dropout podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/abc-news/the-dropout
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On today's episode, I'm discussing the need for us to engage in politics. I talk about how our laws affect our lives and how we can support credible candidates.
Keep up with the conversation on Twitter: #mashupnigerian
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