Created For More: Recent Episodes
Tonbra Nwosuagwu
This podcast is for those who are not content with living average lives. Those who want to serve the world with all that they carry within them. This podcast will offer a schooling on the concept of Being MORE, Doing MORE and Having MORE and provide practical insights for Mining Originality, Resilience and Experience for exponential growth.
Celebrating the final episode of 2023 with a bang!
Join us in a resounding cheer for 'The Best of 2023' as we dive into a compilation of excellence, featuring highlights from the most insightful conversations of the past 12 months. Yes, you heard it right – a culmination of mic drop moments packed into this fiery episode.
Sadly, the Created For More Podcast is taking a break, as I've been called to pivot towards a new direction of impact and inspiration. Please do not despair, kindly use this break and reflect on the over 170 episodes, filled with messages that resonate with you and your future self.
Heartfelt thanks extend to everyone who graced the show in 2023 – from esteemed guests to our dedicated listeners and the hardworking team behind the scenes. Your presence and support have been invaluable. Throughout these 12 months, we've forged connections through enlightening conversations with incredible guests worldwide. Laughter, tears, and genuine commitment to causes that uplift humanity have defined our journey.
As we bid farewell to 2023, I express my deepest gratitude for your companionship. Serving you has been an honor, and I eagerly anticipate unveiling even more impactful endeavors in 2024 and beyond.
Happy New Year in advance!
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I have a jolly reflective Christmassy conversation with my BFFs; Bralade and Alaere.
Our conversation was nostalgic as we shared the best Christmas celebrations and what stood out for us. We emphasized the importance of focusing on the birth of Christ Jesus as the reason for the season and teaching our children to know, understand, and imbibe the significance of the Christmas celebration.
We did not forget to encourage our listeners to be giving/generous in this season, to embrace people, and enjoy all the fun festivities that make the season memorable such as the Christmas carols, visiting with family and friends, sharing laughter, food, games and love for one another expressed in our giving.
In conclusion, we shared the best things that happened to and for us in 2023 and our plans specifically for Christmas Day 2023 and the New Year.
We wish all our listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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On the 170th episode of Created For More, The Podcast, I'm joined by the remarkable Tucci Ivowi. Tucci, a delightful guest, shares her commitment to personal development, emphasizing the importance of striving to be the best. With 25 years in a managerial role, she attributes her success to passion and hard work, stressing the value of attention to detail and fostering the growth of her team.
Throughout the episode, Tucci discusses her work-life balance, highlighting the significance of enjoying your work to excel. Exploring the concept of SMARTER LEADERSHIP, she draws from her experiences in challenging projects, breaking down the acronym S.M.A.R.T.E.R.
Towards the end, Tucci addresses the stereotypes women face in leadership, offering principles for overcoming them. She provides valuable advice for those grappling with Imposter Syndrome, emphasizing self-development for unstoppable success. Tucci expresses her desire to be remembered for the positive impact she leaves on others.
Tune in to gain insights on climbing the career ladder and becoming the best version of yourself.
Key Highlights:
- Introduction to Tucci Ivowi (02:12)
- Inspirations fueling personal growth (04:05)
- Navigating Tucci's career journey (11:07)
- Insights into Tucci's perspective on purpose (20:34)
- Balancing work and life according to Tucci (23:02)
- Exploring SMARTER LEADERSHIP (25:40)
- Addressing stereotypes in women's leadership (33:45)
- Confronting imposter syndrome challenges (40:55)
- Reflecting on the legacy of Tucci Ivowi (43:11)
About Tucci:
Mrs. Tucci Ivowi is the Chief Executive Officer and a founding member of the Ghana Commodity Exchange. Her professional experience of over 20 years spans the UK, emerging markets of Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa’s private and public sectors. She specializes in strategy, innovation, and business transformation.
Prior to joining the Ghana Commodity Exchange, Tucci was the first female and first Ghanaian Business Executive Officer (Executive Director) for Nestle Central & West Africa Region. During her 15 years with Nestle, she worked in various roles including Managing Director, Marketing Communications Director, and Business Unit Director, managing businesses and teams across 22 countries.
Connect With Tucci on:
LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube & Instagram: @tucciivowi
Website: www.tucciivowi.com
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I have with me, thr delightful Dr Ezinne Okwulehie, an optometrist with over 10years cognate experience and a passionate self-actualisation coach, speaker, writer, trainer and transformational catalyst sits down with Tonbra to dissect the concept of vision, self-actualisation and how it catalyses mindset transformation for purposeful living. As a mind reformer, Ezinne believes that if you can change the mindset of an individual by altering their thought process, you can change their whole life. She shares her heart on the importance of renewing your mind and the power of affirmations on your path to unleashing your greatness, one version at a time.
Key Highlights:
- The impact of conditioning and reconditioning the human mind (3:14)
- The importance of regular life audits (8:53)
- The power of affirmations (17:42)
- Practicing Mindfulness: The Subconscious mind Versus the Conscious mind (20:33)
- Choosing relevance and your future over your conditioning (23:19)
- Self-actualisation simplified (28:36)
- Growing and birthing purposeful nations from the womb of the spirit (31:52)
About Dr Ezinne:
Dr Ezinne Okwulehie is a Self-actualisation coach, speaker, writer, trainer and transformational catalyst. She is also an eye care professional, with over ten years cognate experience. She is the convener of the 'the whole woman network’ an initiative through which she serves women from all works of life, helping them find and fulfil their purpose. Her method is to use a systematic proven approach to reform and transform the minds of these powerful women through standard training, equipping them to manifest their highest self at every point in time.
Connect with Dr Ezinne on:
Instagram: @drezinneokwulehie
Website: ezinneokwulehie.com
Email: info@ezinneokwulehie.com
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Welcome to another captivating episode of Created For More, The Podcast! As we find ourselves just four weeks away from bidding adieu to the current year (can you believe how swiftly time has flown?), I am genuinely excited to delve into a reflective discussion. So, how has 2023 treated you?
Regardless of the highs and lows, my primary focus in today's episode is to equip you with the tools and mindset needed to make 2024 an absolutely amazing year. Join me as I share five life-changing tips designed to seamlessly integrate into your planning process. These tips are your compass, guiding you toward a year that aligns with your vision and purpose.
Be on the lookout for some exciting updates on the horizon regarding the podcast. Stay tuned as we embark on this journey together, shaping a future filled with possibilities and growth. Cheers to making 2024 your best year yet!
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In this episode of Created For More, The Podcast, I discuss the topic of 'Unlocking Secrets For Career Advancement' with the incredible Ijeoma. M. Nwakuche, Founder of the Purple Orchid Projects. We also explored the essence of demonstrating workplace excellence, earning the label of being "referral worthy." Our enriching conversation touches on emotional intelligence, self-realization, identity, and perfectionism. I admire Ijeoma for her unwavering consistency and professionalism, and I'm confident that today's episode will inspire your growth, empowering you to serve the world at your fullest capacity.
Key Highlights:
- Who and what inspired Ijeoma? (10:11)
- What does it mean to be “referral worthy”? (10:11)
- How to get back on track in life (17:59)
- The difference between excellence and perfectionism (25:32)
- What is “Emotional Intelligence” within a workplace context (31:23)
- What is The Purple Orchid Project about? (37:01)
- Final words of encouragement (43:26)
About Ijeoma:Ijeoma Nwakuche is a Career professional with 16 Years of Experience working across various sectors of the Oil and gas Industry
She is currently the General Manager at a leading indigenous Marine & Logistics Company.
Driven by a passion to see young Nigerian professionals (particularly women) attain the highest versions of themselves, she founded the Purple Orchid Projects – A free coaching institute for young female professionals geared towards developing outstanding women of value, who will be “referral-worthy” in their career and life endeavors; “We are Raising ‘Daniellas’ in Babylon”.
Connect with Ijeoma on:Instagram : @ije_miana
Linkedln: Ijeoma Mariam Nwakuche
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In this episode, I focus on individuals admire individuals embracing their calling but grapple with revealing their authentic selves due to a confidence shortfall, frequently attributing it to introversion. Recognizing the innate purpose within each of us, we emphasize the importance of cultivating an urgent commitment to share our unique messages—a responsibility to the creator who sent us on this journey.
Throughout the episode, I meticulously explore five transformative strategies enabling you to convey your message with subtlety and transcending the need for prominent visibility. Join me on this insightful journey as we navigate the art of purposeful communication for introverts, empowering you to shine your light uniquely.
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On the 165th episode of Created for More, I engage in a transformative discussion with Networking and Personal Branding Expert, Karika Yonreme. Explore the profound impact of cultivating relationships for inexhaustible wealth, as Karika shares step-by-step principles to become a Prolific Networker. Gain insights on deepening existing connections and forming new ones, empowering you to enhance your net worth, both financially and beyond.
Key Highlights:
- Networking is a lifestyle not a transaction (8:54)
- “Every human being is an inherent connector” (10:26)
- Being genuinely interested in people (19:36)
- Leverage relationships and networking from a place of strength (27:35)
- The 3 layers of networking (35:12)
- “Life is a process, trust the process” (39:14)
- Building tribes (41:22)
- “Rejection is redirection” (44:09)
About Karika:
Karika Yonreme oversees the development and execution of entrepreneurship programs focused on ensuring inclusive growth for African entrepreneurs. She is responsible for driving Softcom’s flagship business accelerator program called LIFT, focused on delivering knowledge, Coaching, Technology tools, and Funding to scale African businesses.
Connect with Karika on:
Instagram @karika.republic
Youtube: Karika Republic
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In today's episode of Created For More: The Podcast, I discuss the silver lining in every setback (the advantage in every disadvantage). In a world often clouded by negative perspectives, it's crucial to shift our focus from the surface and glimpse into the depths of our inner selves to uncover hidden advantages. I also share a personal story where a perceived disadvantage became a significant asset. The message is clear: each of us possesses a unique combination of strengths, making us irreplaceable. Embracing this uniqueness is the key to claiming our space in the world. If you've ever felt you have untapped potential but struggle to harness it, this episode is a must-listen.
As the episode concludes, I discuss the 5 stages of transformation to help you stay on course. Please share this episode with at least 10 individuals who could benefit from this message.
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On today's episode, I venture into the fascinating realm of Naysayers – those enigmatic figures who cross our paths to challenge our ambitions and question our resolve. I unveil a personal story that had me teetering on the edge of my own vision.
I explore the complexities of seeking validation from others and why it often leads to a dead-end and offer an intriguing perspective shift – a shift towards unwavering self-belief, a belief that can guide you through the most turbulent of times.
As the episode concludes, I discuss the 5 stages of transformation to help you stay on course. Please share this episode with at least 10 individuals who could benefit from this message.
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On this episode, I share deep insights about practical steps you can take to transform your life. This episode is both for those who are starting to see a few promising buds and as well as those whose gardens do not yet show any signs of yielding to the new. The unique insights and fresh perspective offered on today’s show will teach you how to cultivate real and lasting change.
Key Highlights:
- What things have you accepted in your life as true? (2:40)
- “Anybody can be anything if you have the right application of knowledge and practice” (4:51)
- Articulate your beliefs so you know what drive your outcomes. (5:35)
- Be a gatekeeper for your thoughts (6:52)
- Change your perspective - the lens through which you see the world (9:06)
- Context matters-a lot! (12:00)
- How do you make decisions? (16:35)
- Only people who are not afraid to fail, succeed. (20:02)
- You are the average of the 5 people you hang around the most (26:48)
- Does what you want want you? (29:13)
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In today's episode, I explored the core of your beliefs and mindset, exploring how these elements play a pivotal role in your path to success. Your mindset is the foundational cornerstone of all your life achievements. If your mindset isn't aligned with your aspirations, your journey may prove fruitless.
I have done my per onal research on the subconscious mind and the nature of reality, and I'm excited to share five fundamental insights I wish I had known earlier about rewiring your mind. These insights are highly relatable, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts in the comments. If you have a specific topic in mind that you'd like me to explore in future episodes, please don't hesitate to email me at tonbra@tonbra.com, and you can also CC ea@tonbra.com. Your input is greatly appreciated!
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In this exciting episode of Created for More, we dive deep into a transformative conversation with Dr. Katie Benhura, a distinguished medical doctor, NHS GP, and the visionary behind the acclaimed community group for mothers, Mums Pride. This enlightening discussion revolves around the powerful themes of womanhood and motherhood, promising to empower and uplift every listener on their journey towards becoming the best version of themselves.'
Key Highlight:
- Nothing less than an A is enough. (10:39)
- “I can’t” is not a language I understand. (15:25)
- Finding help as a single mom. (17:07)
- “I don’t care where you’ll be or where you’ll go, don’t let it be because you’re limiting yourself.” (18:03)
- Feeling tired as a mother is a natural feeling, but it's not okay to stay tired. (19:40)
- Daily affirmations helped to change my mindset and sticky situations. (20:57)
- Whatever you become in life, you want to be proud of your own journey and you want your children to be proud and inspired. (23:52)
- How a stay-at-home mother can be more. (25:21)
- Being a woman should be applauded. (27:15)
- Why self-care is important for every woman as you pursue your passion. (31:27)
- Re-evaluate who you are and who you want to become especially when you’re in a sub-optimal relationship. (41:08)
- If the change isn’t visible, you didn’t change enough. (46:26)
- You can do more whatever it is. (47:03)
About Katie:
Dr Katie Benhura is an NHS GP working in Kent but trained in London. She is also the founder of an award-winning community group called Mum’s Pride (@mums_prideteam on Instagram). This is a platform for mothers from different backgrounds and walks in life where they can feel safe, supported and encouraged. They also organise prayer meetings to uplift each other regularly.
This group was founded four years ago after Katie graduated from medical school as she noticed feeling very lonely despite good support from family and friends. This is because no one could relate to her journey as a mum.
They pride on being a diverse group in terms of religion, age, and type of journey. Having said that, Katie is a Christian and this is also her ministry and just her way of spreading the love of God.
The group has the privilege of having many women working in the healthcare sector, so Mum’s Pride also created a Drs group to help and correctly signpost mothers in need. Especially during this pandemic, it has been beneficial to have mothers helping to filter and explain governmental and medical guidelines.
Katie is also a motivational speaker with a passion for Women, Career Women, and Mothers. She loves spreading love and hope, making people feel empowered despite their current situations.
Connect with Dr Katie On
Instagram: @mama_kates @mums_prideteam
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In today's podcast episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Chidi Ameke, a Business Author, Advisor, and Keynote Speaker with a deep commitment to creating a meaningful legacy that fosters personal growth.
Our discussion delves into the significance of individuals recognising themselves as brands beyond their professional roles. We explore the importance of discovering one's unique niche to thrive in their career. Chidi passionately champions the pursuit of excellence, firmly believing that it positions individuals for remarkable success in their workplaces.
Towards the end of our conversation, Chidi opens up about a pivotal moment from his past that played a crucial role in shaping the remarkable individual he is today. Additionally, he generously shares his personal insights on building a legacy as a means of positively influencing the younger generation.
Key Highlights:
* Defining moments (07:00)
* Uniting Personal Branding & Corporate Career (20:10)
* Exploring the Author in Everyone (29:00)
* Roadmap for Transformation (38:50)
* Significance of Legacy (45:50
About Chidi:
Chidi Ameke is a seasoned Business Author, Advisor, and Keynote Speaker, boasting a broad spectrum of expertise that spans Change and Transformation, Enterprise Risk Management, and Programme and Portfolio Management.
Connect with Chidi On
Instagram: @chidi_ameke
LinkedIn: Chidi Ameke
Website: www.chidiameke.com
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In today's podcast episode, I share a deeply personal story about my motherhood journey which illustrates how belief systems are formed and propagated.
Throughout the episode, I explore the core essence of beliefs and how the contribute to our successes or lack thereof.
This episode will share valuable tips on how to overcome and discard limiting belief so you can live a life of genuine significance.
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In this episode, I'm excited to speak with Mary M. Adeyemi—an accomplished professional turned Author, Career Strategist, and CEO of Visible Strengths Co. This academy empowers career professionals for purposeful, profitable, and progressive paths.
Mary embodies "Purpose, Passion, Progress." Her upbringing cultivated service, humility, and a connection with life's rhythms. Mortality sparked daily renewal as a guiding principle.
Her formative years emphasized education and resilience. Natural leadership emerged as she guided others. Over seven years, Mary's personal development journey led to coaching women and hosting a meaningful talk show, bolstered by client success stories. Mary's book, 'Visible Strengths,' underscores authentic self-presentation. She shares strength-identification principles—introspection, attributes, skills, experiences, passions—revealing that purpose aligns with action.
This episode is essential to hear, as Mary delivers a comprehensive masterclass on identifying strengths from A to Z and discovering one's purpose.
Key Highlights:
- Discovering the 'More' equilibrium (05:10)
- Navigating the challenge of diminishment (14:50)
- Her journey towards multifaceted growth (24:25)
- Exploring the concept of 'Visible Strengths' (58:18)
- Principles for Identifying Strengths (1:04:06)
**Connect with Mary on
Instagram: @marymosope_adeyemi @vishebility
Linkedin: Mary Mosope Adeyemi
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About Mary:**Mary Mosope Adeyemi is a passionate, people-oriented, and purpose-driven woman who successfully walks the tightrope of business and social pursuits.
She is an award-winning corporate and investment professional turned Author, Career Strategist and CEO of Visible Strengths Co., an academy that helps career professionals curate, transition into and thrive in their purposeful, profitable and progressive careers.
Mary Mosope is a philanthropist, master juggler and a lover of God and life. Her north star is to serve God with her gifts by ensuring that every person or place is positively impacted by her presence. Her commitment to everyday leadership is to always lift others as she climbs and share with others as she learns.
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The Life Reset Masterclass will be held on Friday 8th Sept, 2023 at 8pm GMT+1.
Click here to register: www.tonbra.com/lifereset
In this episode of Created for More: The Podcast, we're taking things to a whole new level as we delve into the signs that might indicate it's time for a life reset. With many individuals simply coasting through life and not reaching their full potential, this episode serves as a guide to help you assess your current situation and take the necessary steps to recalibrate your life.
Key Highlights:
- Recognizing the telltale signs that signal the need for a life reset (3:15)
- When it becomes your responsibility to initiate change in your life (9:30)
- The perils of feeling trapped and stagnant in life (12:38)
- Understanding the importance of consistency and harmony in your life's various aspects (15:53)
- Exploring the phenomenon of false contentment (18:50)
- Immediate actions you can take to activate your own life reset (21:00)
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In today's Activation Series episode, I explored the concept of 'Legacy' and shared seven key principles for living a lasting and meaningful life.
I began by defining legacy as the lasting impact a person leaves behind. I discussed positive influence, creativity, innovation, empowerment, and more as crucial components of building a legacy in society.
Towards the end, I highlighted three essential keys: values, relationships, and action, emphasizing that values are at the core of a good legacy. I encouraged conscious legacy building and self-awareness.
For women interested in discovering their identity and living a fulfilling legacy, I invited them to the 5-day Identity Discovery Challenge (IDC) in September. Register at www.tonbra.com/idc.
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Email: tonbra@tonbra.com
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In this episode, I've decided to turn the spotlight onto you – my valued listeners – by discussing the fascinating topic of strengths. Extensive research underscores the fact that every individual possesses a unique combination of talents they excel in. My personal experiences echo this sentiment, which is why I've chosen to share my journey with you.
Prepare for a personal touch as I delve into my top 5 strengths and how they've profoundly reshaped my life. I've embraced the role of a "Strength Evangelist" due to the immense value I place on this knowledge.
I hold the belief that understanding your strengths represents the ultimate form of self-intimacy. Unleashing your full potential hinges on recognizing and nurturing these strengths, which in turn infuses your life with a vibrant energy. Achieving this entails identifying various types of strengths: Focus Strengths, Leverage Strengths, Navigate Strengths, and Delicate Strengths. Among them all, Focus Strengths stand out as the most influential, manifesting both consciously and subconsciously.
Embracing these strengths has unlocked my finest attributes, elevating my self-assurance and emboldening me to confront challenges head-on. Armed with a clear sense of identity and potential, I wholeheartedly recommend delving into this realm of Strength Knowledge, as it underscores the unparalleled uniqueness residing within each individual, a uniqueness that paves the way for greatness.
For those intrigued by the prospect of exploring their own strengths, I'm thrilled to introduce the 5-day Identity Discovery Challenge (IDC). This transformative journey delves into your core strengths and values, guiding you towards presenting your true self to the world.
To join me on this transformative quest, simply visit and sign up at:
www.tonbra.com/idc
I eagerly anticipate your participation!
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Join me in this captivating podcast episode as I sit down with Valerie Lawson, an acclaimed makeup artist, educator, and influential figure in the world of beauty marketing. Valerie's prowess isn't limited to her artistry; her educational acumen and marketing prowess have also made her a driving force in the industry. Through a harmonious blend of natural talent, business acuity, professionalism, and unwavering integrity, Valerie has redefined the global beauty landscape.
Valerie's path to triumph took an unexpected turn. While her initial aspirations were rooted in the art-centric fashion realm, she gradually gravitated towards the realm of business and numbers. As our conversation unfolds, Valerie unveils the captivating tale of how she stumbled upon her true calling in makeup artistry, a medium that resonated deeply with her. A chance presence on social media propelled her into the limelight, completely changing the trajectory of her journey.
With captivating anecdotes, Valerie delves into her association with the renowned MAC makeup brand. Her boldness, purpose-driven approach, and visionary outlook led her to pivotal roles at UAL and Artistic Medellin NYC. In today's episode, Valerie candidly shares her wellspring of inspiration, tracing her journey and providing intricate insights into how she meticulously constructed her beauty empire from the ground up.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, offering an illuminating exploration of Valerie Lawson's extraordinary journey. Join us for an invaluable discussion encompassing success, branding, self-assurance, and many other invaluable lessons.
Key Highlights:
* Valerie's Entry into the Beauty Industry (03:50)
* The Moment of Epiphany (09:35)
* Embracing Her Unapologetic Authentic Self (13:55)
* Striving for Progress (19:05)
* Valerie's Journey at UAL (25:10)
* Expressing Artistry at Maybelline New York (25:10)
* Navigating the Money vs. Impact Dilemma (41:13)
* Exploring the Notion of Women's Beauty (49:45)
About Valerie:
Valerie is a multiple award-winning makeup artist, educator, and beauty marketing powerhouse who merges raw talent, business skills, professionalism, and integrity to push the boundaries of the beauty landscape globally.
Valerie is an associate beauty lecturer at UAL (University of the Arts London) and the Founding Director of CVL Beauty. She was appointed Artistic Director of Maybelline NY, Ghana (2020/2021). The first artist to be assigned that position in Ghana, Africa, and is a Board of Directors of the Valerie Cares Foundation.
She has amassed loyal clients from various fields and countries. Her current roster includes H.E. Erna Solberg ( Norwegian Prime Minister ), Mrs. Reeta Roy( President Mastercard Foundation ),H.E. Mrs. Samira Bawumia ( 2nd Lady, Republic of Ghana ), Ms. Bozoma St.John ( Chief Marketing Officer - Netflix ) and H.E. Anné Sophie ( French Ambassador to Ghana ) among other great and beautiful women.
Over the last 15 years Valerie, through her company CVL Beauty, has built a very loyal and an engaging community that benefits from a brand that focuses on policy-making, beauty educational masterclasses and accessible and functional product supply.
Often regarded as a national treasure, Valerie is keen on leveraging her influence and high network value to transform the African and global beauty industry.
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Welcome to another engaging episode of Created For More, The Podcast. In today's riveting conversation, we delve into the art of presenting our most splendid selves. Joining us is the remarkable Dr. Omotola Onaneye-Babajide, a beacon of grace and impact.
Dr. Omotola paints her journey, recounting her affinity for education discovered during her teenage years, which eventually bloomed into a profound passion for academia. Her unyielding determination led her to the realm of professors, shaping her into the empowered woman she is today. Venturing into entrepreneurship, Dr. Omotola masterfully crafted two thriving businesses. Among her notable ventures, she offers professional training in 'Executive Presence,' an invaluable soft skill encompassing influence, confidence, and competence.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Omotola elaborates on the three core pillars of Executive Presence, meticulously distinguishing it from Personal Branding. She intriguingly demonstrates the interconnectedness of these concepts, illustrating how they coalesce to form a harmonious whole. In closing, Dr. Omotola underscores the significance of coupling intellect with action. She fervently encourages listeners to embark on a journey of personal development, for true growth demands more than cerebral prowess—it demands dedicated effort . Tune in to this enriching episode, and learn to unearth your latent potential while embracing it with grace.
Key Highlights;
- Dr Omotola's journey to academics (04:02)
- Her entrepreneurship evolution (09:10)
- What Executive Presence means (19:45)
- 3 pillars of Executive Presence (20:56)
- The difference between wealth and riches (37:35)
- Personal Branding & Executive Presence 101 (41:45)
- Is Personal Branding for everyone? (46:02)
About Dr. Omotola:
Dr. Omotola Onaneye-Babajide is a seasoned academic professional with a heart for entrepreneurship. Her professional academic and corporate expertise is in renewable energy, climate change mitigation, and environmental sustainability. She earned her doctorate in Environmental Chemistry specializing in renewable energy systems at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa in 2012 and has more than two decades of higher education experience across the globe.
She has won many awards for her scholarly achievements and philanthropic endeavors. Her desire and passion for human capacity development and commitment to people’s academic excellence, personal growth, and professional success made her start an online business in 2020. In her business, BriteConcept, she coaches, mentors, and trains High Network Individuals and professional clientele on how to build their personal and professional brands, develop Executive Presence, launch businesses, and accelerate their professional careers.
**Connect with Dr Omotola on
Instagram: @dr_omotola
LinkedIn: Omotola Onaneye -Babajide, Ph.D
YouTube: Dr Omotola
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In our momentous 150th episode of Created For More, The Podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Blessing Abeng, an extraordinary individual and 'Forbes 30 Under 30' awardee. Blessing is the co-founder of Ingressive For Good, an EdTech Non-Profit organization empowering African Youth with Tech skills.
During our conversation, Blessing shares her journey to becoming a 'Forbes 30 Under 30' awardee, the value of showing up excellently, and the significance of pursuing passion fearlessly and consistently.
Blessing sheds light on the impactful work of Ingressive For Good and offers valuable insights to beginners starting their NGOs. She emphasizes the importance of being data and story-oriented to showcase the impact of their work, while also stressing the need for a strong and cohesive team to ensure organizational success.
This episode is a must-listen, as Blessing's wisdom and experiences will significantly enrich your personal and professional life. Tune in to gain valuable insights on navigating your journey with exponential growth and purpose.
Key Highlights:
- The role of showing up (05:22)
- Blessing's Forbes 30:30 Achievement (07:35)
- The significance of embracing change (13:38)
- The certainty in your 'why' (18:30)
- Exploring Ingressive For Good- IGF (21:40)
- An A-Z NGO Guide for Beginners (26:35)
Don't miss this powerful conversation with Blessing Abeng, a trailblazer in excellence and impact!
About Blessing;
Blessing Abeng is a branding and communications expert dedicated to helping brands identify and communicate their unique identity and tell better stories. She builds brand and communication strategies around products, services, growth, and sales. She helps brands communicate with their team, target audience, partners, and investors.
She has worked with brands across industries in unique capacities, nationally and globally, including Seedstars, Facebook, Taeillo, Diageo, Heritage Bank, African Alliance, Dark and Lovely (Nigeria and Africa), Bolt, Alomo Bitters, GSK, Lights Camera Africa, Lemi Ghariokwu, Victor Ehikhamenor, Angels and Muse, QuickCheck and so many others. She was also one of the Co-Director of Startup Grind Lagos and one of the co-founders and CMO of Disha, eventually acquired by a Unicorn – Flutterwave.
Her ideas, thoughts, and actions are valued nationally and globally. Unsurprisingly, she has been invited multiple times to speak at Silicon Valley about Communications in Africa, the African Tech Ecosystem, and stir global investors to Africa while inspiring them to invest in multiple times to speak at Silicon Valley, about Communications in Africa, the African Tech Ecosystem, and stir global investors to Africa while inspiring them to invest in Africa and African brands.
**Connect with Blessing on
Instagram: @blessingabeng_
Email: admin@blessingabeng.com
Website: www.blessingabeng.com
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Welcome to another episode of Created For More, The Podcast. In this installment, I explore a subject that many of us can relate to: the feeling of 'giving up.' As visionaries, we embark on paths with unwavering determination, pouring all our efforts into making our dreams come true. However, inevitably, we encounter challenges that test our resolve, and thoughts of abandoning our pursuits start to creep in.
Today, I aim to challenge the misconceptions surrounding the idea of giving up. Often, people associate it with laziness, pretense, or a lack of authenticity. But is that always the case? Is there ever a right time to consider giving up on a particular endeavor? These are the questions we explore.
During the episode, I provide five crucial points for you to reflect on before making a decision to give up. These points are designed to help you differentiate between genuine reasons to move on from something and instances where giving up might not be the best course of action.
Ultimately, my hope is that this discussion will bring clarity to your life and empower you to embrace your true self unapologetically. You are in charge of your own journey, and you have the capacity to become whatever you aspire to be.
Tune in to this thought-provoking episode as we unravel the complexities of 'giving up' and discover the path that leads to your personal growth and fulfillment. Remember, your story is still being written, and the power to shape it lies within you.
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Welcome to another episode of Created for More, where we have an incredible conversation with Bodam Taiwo, a refined Feminine Leadership Coach, Business Builder, Author, and Visionary. She's here to help women become their most elegant selves and lead authentically.
In this episode, we uncover key highlights:
- What feminine leadership looks like (4:00)
- The power of empathy in feminine energy (6:05)
- Embracing growth and evolution (13:54)
- Asking for what you need during different stages of your journey (16:07)
- Stepping out of your comfort zone to embrace the new (18:10)
- The unique contribution each person has to offer (23:50)
- Etiquette as a behavior system and instrument of power (30:14)
- How women lead through influence (34:04)
- Understanding masculine and feminine energies (38:05)
- Exploring your authentic femininity (43:44)
- Tune in to this enlightening episode of Created for More as we dive into these topics and empower women to embrace their true selves and lead with elegance and purpose. Let's get started!
About Bodam
Bodam is on a mission to empower, motivate and catalyze women to live more elegant and purposeful lives by reaching for their dreams, turning their ideas into tangible action, and evolving into the best version of themselves. She helps women get unstuck by inspiring and equipping them to dream bigger, see clearer, and live brighter so they can create the life they desire.
She is the Visionary behind The Refined Lady Movement which is designed to equip ladies, particularly ladies of African Descent, with the tools to become refined and elegant so they can grow impact, influence, and authority and distinguish themselves as Leaders.
She runs The Advisory Clinic which provides SMEs with marketing strategies to build sustainable businesses. She is also the trainer for the ‘Marketing and Branding for SMEs’ Module at the BAYI Foundation.
Bodam is the Author of Be-You-Ti-Ful, a book she wrote to help women discover who they were created to be. She periodically writes on several online platforms.
She also runs Hangout with Single Sisters, a mentorship platform for unmarried women, where she helps them evolve, grow and thrive!
She is a prolific Speaker and is invited to speak on several platforms throughout the year across a wide variety of topics. She also coordinates two Prayer Ministries for women.
In 2022, Bodam was recognized as one of the Top 100 Career Women in Nigeria by 9-to-5 Chick.
In 2021, Bodam was named one of Leading Ladies Africa's Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in Africa. She was also honored as one of twelve extraordinary Visionary Women of African Descent in the 2021 Future-Forward Female Folio.
Bodam holds a B.Eng in Electronics Engineering from the University of Reading – where she now serves as a volunteer Mentor and an M.Sc in Mobile and Satellite Communications from the University of Surrey.
She has a certification in Luxury Spirits Marketing from a collaboration program run by INSEAD Business School for Diageo Brands Ltd.
Connect with Bodam on
Instagram: @bodamtaiwo @therefinedlady
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bodamtaiwo
In today's captivating episode, I had the privilege of engaging a conversation with Dr. Niyi Borire. With a remarkable array of accomplishments as an award-winning Neurologist, Lecturer, Neuroscience Researcher, Author, Speaker, and Change Agent, Dr. Niyi is on a mission to assist individuals in navigating change while maintaining their purpose, identity, and individuality. Our discussion delved deeply into the subject of change. How do we effectively navigate unexpected twists and turns in life? How can we prevent our past from dictating our future? And most importantly, how can we grow and thrive amidst change instead of allowing it to diminish us?
Dr. Niyi generously shared glimpses of his own life story, recounting his challenging upbringing in poverty and his tumultuous and abusive relationship with his father. Together, we explored the profound impact of childhood trauma on his journey and how it ultimately shaped his unique perspective on fatherhood.Prepare to be captivated as this episode unfolds, offering astonishing insights into the essence of unwavering faith, the determination to pursue one's dreams relentlessly, the power of wholehearted love, and the ability to chart a course towards a future that defies the constraints of our present reality.
Key Highlights;
- Navigating change; his personal story (12:45)
- Taking intentional decisions and breaking the cycle of pain (27:44)
- You can stop your past from influencing your future (28:50)
- Being sexually molested at age 6 (31:12)
- “Healing takes time” (47:46)
- The Story of Haggai ‘Unloved and Unwanted’ (52:17
- The possibility of being more in your comfort zone (59:15)
- The importance of team building (1:06:28)
About Dr Niyi
Dr Niyi is an Amazon best-selling author of an autobiography titled Navigating Change: Timeless Secrets For Growth in an Ever-Changing World. Dr Niyi also mentions his latest book, (which will be out soon), titled “Haggai, Unloved and Unwanted”, a book written for people who have given up or are about giving up because they feel unwanted or are still holding on to their past experiences
Dr Niyi Borire is blessed with a beautiful wife, Yemi. They are both pastors at the Beautiful Gate Church Sydney, Australia. They are also blessed with two wonderful boys.
Connect with Dr Niyi on
Instagram: @niyiborire
Website: www.niyiborire.com
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Join me for an exhilarating episode as we celebrate the three-year anniversary of my transformative "purpose walk." It fills me with immense joy to express my gratitude to God for guiding me toward this life-changing decision.
I have chosen to share seven invaluable lessons distilled over the last three years. This episode will inspire and set you on the right path as you embark on your own purpose journey. If you would like to connect with me, please don't hesitate to reach out via email at tonbra@tonbra.com.
Key Highlights;
- 'The mind is a magnifier of things'... nothing is as scary as it seems (04:30)
- 'Clarity comes from doing'...in doing, you become (06:15)
- The fulfillment of purpose - A gift that keeps giving (08:15)
- Is your superpower disdained or displayed? (14:44)
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Website: www.tonbra.com
Welcome to today's special episode, dedicated to those who feel like they're not walking in their life's purpose. In this podcast, I will delve into the five core reasons why people struggle to use their voice effectively. Many individuals find themselves lacking control over their destiny, and one reason for this is the pursuit of absolute clarity. Some individuals underestimate the importance of their message or vision, believing that it is not relevant in today's world. Additionally, various fears, such as the fear of being ignored, seeking validation, and striving for perfectionism, hold people back.
In this episode, I emphasize the significance of each person's message and the importance of taking charge of our own paths. When we fail to embrace our true calling, we hinder others from fulfilling their potential, as their growth relies on the messages we carry.
By the end of this episode, you will gain valuable insights to become the best version of yourself that you were meant to be.
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On this rerun episode of The Podcast, I sit down with Winifred Nwania, a Culinary Expert, Cookbook Author, Etiquette Coach & Expert, and also Cooking Show Host on DSTV. We have the most awe-inspiring, mind-blowing, and revelatory conversation about her passion for cooking and her journey to becoming one of Africa’s premier culinary phenomena out of Nigeria. This conversation is so expository and illuminating as it simplifies in the most unique way how a simple skill or passion can evolve into a global message that elevates you and impacts lives extraordinarily. If you have ever wondered about the future of your passion, talent, or skill, this conversation will provide all the answers you need to get started and honour the call of your purpose to be more, do more, and have more.
Key Highlights:
- The passion for winning. (13:49)
- How it all started. (16:27)
- The benefits of National Youth Service Corps lectures skills acquisition. (17:51)
- Documenting her cooking recipes: Sharing pictures on Blackberry and starting a blog whilst working a 9-5. (19:54)
- Quitting her 9-5 job to honor her calling. (20:30)
- The birth of Zeelicious foods. (23:05)
- The role of reading books and prayers in her pursuit of purpose. (29:29)
- Now, what next? (32:09)
- Starting her YouTube channel, hosting her first cooking show on TV, and the inspiration from Food Network’s Siba Mtongana. (36:39)
- Resolute self-development through learning and deliberate practice. (41:54)
- The journey is as important as the destination. (47:27)
- Have a vision. (49:09)
- Corporal Sunday’s drills, the lesson of tiny details, and the focus on excellence. (54:47)
- Vision, tenacity, and decisiveness. (59:33)
- My journey is far from over. (1:03:15)
- What making an impact is not. (1:09:43)
- Everyone on earth is on assignment. (1:10:48)
About Winifred:
Winifred Nwania, fondly known as Winnie is the founder of Zeelicious Foods Company and the host of the Zeelicious Cooking Series that airs on her YouTube Channel and ‘My Naija Plate’ which airs on DSTV Channel 173.
As a proud citizen of the African continent, her passion to create mouthwatering Nigerian/African-inspired delicacies has taken her and her audience on a tantalizing culinary journey since 2018.
Winnie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Lagos. She quit a high-paying oil industry job in 2017 to pursue her dreams in the culinary industry.
Today, she has grown the Zeelicious Foods brand from humble beginnings as a little YouTube channel with a few hundred subscribers into a burgeoning media empire working wi is the only cookbook you’ll need to step up your cooking and healthy eating lifestyle - the highly seasoned professionals and some of the biggest multinational brands in the industry and now serves a global audience of over 1,200,000 people with her fun and simple cooking tutorials of African and continental recipes.
Winnie has always loved food and all it encompasses especially the nutritional aspect. She’s currently studying for an internationally recognized Nutritionist certification. On completion, she would be a certified Nutritionist—able to offer professional advice on healthy eating, and healthy meal planning, as well as helping people beautify their lives through the food they eat. By the 1st quarter of 2022, Winnie will launch her first-ever cookbook,
‘Winnie’s Sizzling Selections’, is the only cookbook you’ll need to step up your cooking and healthy eating lifestyle - in an authentically African way.
Connect with Winifred on Instagram
@zeeliciousfoods
@winniesschoolofelegance
In today's podcast episode, join me in the studio as I sit down with the remarkable and dynamic Stephanie Kadiri, StephREDD. She is a trained Linguist, certified Life Coach, Human Resources Professional, Emotional Intelligence and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitionerDuring our conversation, StephREDD delves into the origins of her unique alias and how it resonates with her roots and her calling as the 'Genius Activator.' Her mission is to uncover the genius within individuals, transform their lives, and activate their potential, regardless of any circumstances they may face.
Throughout the show, StephREDD shares pivotal moments in her life when she felt compelled to conceal her innate talents from the world and the profound impact of losing something that deeply affected her. Recognising the importance of embracing her true self, she emphasises that what lies within us should be revealed rather than hidden. StephREDD also explores the significance of self-acceptance and validation, emphasising that individuals can embody their genius without becoming a mere imitation of someone else's shadow.
StephREDD shares insights into her evolution, embracing her multi-potentiality and acknowledging that God entrusted her with diverse talents to thrive effectively. As our conversation draws to a close, StephREDD delves into self-discovery. She emphasises the importance of not defining oneself solely based on one aspect of life, as when that aspect inevitably fades away, personal identity may be lost.
This episode is a must-listen, as StephREDD proves to be a captivating interviewee, capable of activating your inner genius and inspiring you to put in the work required to fulfil your potential.
Key Highlights;
- The consequence of validation and identity crisis (07:07)
- 'Failure is an evaluation and not a definition' (11:20)
- The types of parenting (15:45)
- Journey of self-discovery (23:28)
- StephREDD's pivotal moments and her bounce back story (46:00)
- Final words of encouragement (1:02:05)
About StephREDD;
Stephanie Kadiri, popular known as 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃 is a trained Linguist, certified Life Coach, Human Resources Professional, Emotional Intelligence and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitioner with a passion for helping people activate their genius to transform self and impact society. She is a skillful Identity & Communication Coach with an audacious knack for making people laugh, even at their insecurities while offering them an opportunity to rise above them. She has organised and facilitated several coaching, training, corporate and social events locally and internationally in both English and French.
Her passion for teaching also drives her to teach career persons who desire to learn or improve their proficiency in the French language to position themselves for better career and/or immigration opportunities.
StephREDD is a Transformational Speaker with a mission to inspire, impact and influence people to fan aglow their spark, dare to dream, sustain courage, stay determined to build and sustain a reputable legacy and NEVER GIVE UP until they have done so. She is the convener of the UR³ Conference - an annual social development and empowerment event organised to impart strength, resilience and determination in individuals to enable them show up stronger in spite of adversities.
She is also and the founder of Red Instinxts – a social development and empowerment firm.
StephREDD is available to help you, your team and your organization to operate at a genius level.
Connect with StephREDD on Instagram;
@iamstephredd
On the 142nd episode of the podcast, I am joined by Yetunde Shorters, an Executive/Leadership Coach for leading Entrepreneurs. On today's show, she and I discuss the importance of authenticity, love, purpose, relationship building and personal mastery in one’s entrepreneurial journey. As a multipotentialite , Yetunde shared tips for mastering various crafts, as a stepping stone towards manifesting one’s higher self.
We discuss fascinating topics such as Brain-Centric Design and Neuro Linguistic Programming and exploring the subconscious mind. This episode is a mixed bag of truth that will give you a deeper perspective on who you are and how to show up in the world.
Join us in this episode, where Yetunde's wisdom will guide you towards discovering your worthiness in whatever you do.
Key Highlights:
- Yetunde’s early realisation of love (05:01)
- ‘My re-activation to love’ (07:50)
- Having a core commitment to authenticity (10:37)
- Multi-potentiality (a blessing or curse?) (15:43)
- The true meaning of purpose (22:00)
- The Brain-Centric Design (30:40)
- A holistic take on personal branding (36:33)
- The concept of a soul mate (32:44)
About Yetunde;
From Int’l Publicist to Executive/Leadership Coach for leading Entrepreneurs & Executives. Yetunde helps her clients experience radical clarity on their purpose and they use the power of their personal brand for more impact and confident profits. She is a 20+ years International Publicist, a certified Master Practitioner in Neuro-linguistic programming and a Certified Brain-centric Instructional Designer. Her eye for design, synthesizing information and developing creative, result-driven strategies supports her in excelling in her purpose. She is a Twin Mom, Wife and Lifetime Bonafide Foodie.
Connect with Yetunde on;
Instagram: @yetundeshorters
Website: www.yetundeshorters.com
On the 141th episode, I delve into a profoundly personal topic centered around the idea of embracing one's own narrative. I explore why many individuals struggle with owning their story, often due to the fear of jeopardizing their self-worth and the potential for emotional pain that may follow when they share it. I also touch upon one of my "10 agreements," which specifically addresses worthiness.
I also discuss the importance of owning your story and why it is crucial to speak about it. One significant reason is that it allows you to acknowledge your mistakes and learn from them, fostering personal growth.
Tune in to this episode, as it will provide you with the confidence to shine your true light in the world
Key Highlights:
- The effect of 'drawing the line on the sand' (09:41)
- Fear of getting hurt (10:35)
- The separation of facts from the truth (19:25)
- Excersing your power of voice (23:29)
- Sifting through the rubble (27:35)
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In the 140th episode of the podcast, I've chosen to revisit an extraordinary episode that delves into the concept of "MORE" residing within each of us. With a heartfelt intention to foster greater positive impact on the world, I openly discuss the M.O.R.E acronym and its relevance within the context of this podcast. Additionally, I share a personal revelation about my own journey towards fully embodying my highest potential.
This episode serves as a valuable source of guidance and motivation, offering a glimpse into the transformative path we will embark on together moving forward.
Key Highlights:
- Digging deep - what this looks like in practice (06:40)
- What More means to me (08:10)
- My moment of awakening around being Created For More (10:00)
- My advise on ‘following the scent’ (19:00)
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Website: www.tonbra.com
On the 139th episode of the podcast, I am joined by Zvisineyi Chiromo, a Relationship Coach based in Nairobi, Kenya, and we discuss the damaging impact of trauma on personal growth.
Zvisi emphasizes the importance of starting the healing process from where you are, and she outlines the telltale signs of trauma, differentiating between resilience and pushing through.
On today's show, you will learn about the three essential steps that will help initiate the healing journey for those dealing with trauma.
This podcast provides valuable insights into healing and personal growth, no matter the circumstances you face
Key Highlights:
- Her interpretation of pain (07:00)
- The journey of healing and doing more (13:15)
- Pushing through pain (15:13)
- Telltale signs of trauma (24:30)
- The true benefit of healing (30:46)
- Creating boundaries in abusive relationships (37:40)
- Her final words (54:57)
About Zvisi:
Zvisi Chiromo is a Zimbabwean Relationship Coach in Nairobi, Kenya. She supports people in healing relationship-based trauma through a blend of psychology and solution-based coaching principles. She holds a BA in International Relations, MSc in Human Resource
Management is currently in her Final Year of MA in Marriage & Family
According to her, the people she works with have a deep need to heal love’s wounds, cultivate relational honesty, and are courageously discarding what no longer serves their emerging selves. She refers to them as 'Heroes!, personally and professional relationships' Heroes are on a journey to enjoy healthy, authentic, more loving relationships.
The Origin of 'Loving Honestly' began as a blog and grew into a relationship people reached out for support one by one coaching as one by one, people reached out for support. Since then, she's coached individuals, couples, families, and groups. She's currently pursuing her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy to support my clients better. She lives in Nairobi, with her husband and children.
**Connect with Zvisi on
Instagram: @loving_honestly
Facebook: @lovinghonestly
Website: www.lovinghonestly.com
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Website: www.tonbra.com**
On the 138th episode of the podcast, where I am thrilled to be joined by the remarkable Emily Wale-Koya, a renowned new media consultant and certified personal brand strategist. In this installment, Emily shares her incredible story and inspires us with her journey of self-discovery and transformation.
Emily describes herself as a dynamic and confident individual with a massive vision, which has helped her to break free from her once timid nature. For over 15 years, Emily struggled to be fierce with herself, until she finally gave herself the platform to shine. During our conversation, she shares how she embraced her Hunger For More and discovered her purpose beyond the mundane.
As a champion for women's empowerment, Emily encourages those who are still waiting to take bold steps toward their dreams and challenge the status quo. She believes that every woman has the power to raise the next generation by breaking free from limiting beliefs and societal norms.
In this episode, Emily leaves us with three powerful tips for success, which she believes are fundamental to unleashing our inner genius: Hunger, Vision, and Purpose. Her insights are will inspire you to break boundaries and unlock your full potential, reminding you that you can achieve will inspire you to break boundaries and unlock your full potential, reminding you that you can achieve to inspire you to break boundaries and unlock your full potential, reminding you that you can achieve inspire you to break boundaries and unlock your full potential, reminding you that you are capable of achieving much more than you ever imagined.
Tune in to this brilliant podcast episode and discover how to unleash your genius, transform your life, and make your mark on the world.
Key Highlights:
- The essence of Emily (03:50)
- Emily as a child (08:00)
- The birth of her Coaching journey (10:50)
- A word for women in the waiting (16:13)
- Balancing her appetite for increase and life demands (22:14)
- Her barricade to naysayers (39:19)
- Emily speaks life (46:02)
About Emily:
Emily Wale-koya is an infectious transformational speaker, new media consultant, and certified personal brand strategist. Emily Wale-Koya is a contagious force of nature, let loose on a rampage to arm individuals and organizations with the tools needed for them to birth ideas that go global while building businesses and brands they are completely obsessed about.
She ventured into entrepreneurship from her university days at Rivers State University and has garnered over 19 years of experience in business. Her first digital product (an audio recording) made her six figures within 2 weeks. As though that was not iconic enough, she went on to write her first book in a week while nursing a 4-month-old baby.
Today, she’s the proud founder of the School Of Personal Branding, her online academy where she sells e-products on business, marketing, personal development, and personal branding.
Emily has been interviewed on various media platforms like; Channels television, TVC, Wazobia Max, Salvation TV, Guardian newspaper, and a host of other media platforms.
She is also a crusader of a social net worth and she is currently building one of the strongest personal brands on Instagram. As part of her hobbies, traveling to amazing places as part of her hobbies enjoys speaking, singing, and also traveling to amazing places. Emily is happily married to Adewale Koya; her biggest supporter, and together they have Olamide, Oladimeji Olajumoke, and Olarewaju Wale-Koya.
**Connect with Emily on Instagram:
@emilyspeakslife @schoolofpersonalbranding
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Website; www.tonbra.com**
In today's podcast, I am discussing the often blurred lines between "being Multi-talented and being Multi-confused".
I share my perspective on how many individuals experience a phase of multi-confusion at some point in their lives, regardless of their level of talent. The show emphasises the importance of discovering and utilising one's various gifts to contribute value to the world.
The podcast begins with an overview of the tell-tale signs of a talented person and proceeds to highlight the negative traits associated with being in multi-confusion. Towards the end of the show, I provide five practical ways to appreciate and effectively work with one's multiple gifts.
Overall, the podcast aims to encourage you to recognize and appreciate the blessings of having multiple talents, and to explore ways to leverage them for personal and societal growth.
Key Highlights:
- 'It is okay to be multi-talented' (04:07)
- The tell-tale signs of a multi-talented person (07:15)
- Negative traits of multi-confusion (16:20)
- 5 ways to appreciate your multi talent (19:20)
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In the 135th episode of the podcast, I have Kika Ashanike, an author and speaker, as my guest. Kika shared her thoughts on leadership, intimacy with God and the importance of finding our voices for serving the world.
Kika and I discuss how to discover and channel our God-given gifts towards fulfilling our purpose.
This episode will inspire you to think outside the box and encourage you to take steps towards fulfilling your own purpose, no matter how small it may seem. Tune in now!
Key Highlights:
- The importance of owing and using your voice (04: The struggle of fear (08:20)
- The re-definition of passion (23:49)
- Her experience in mentorship (32:10)
- The practicality of being mentored (38:25)
- The theme of Kika's story (41:09)
- About her book 'The Unknotting: Identifying The Roots Of Dysfunction' (48:19Pure Hearts UK (53:46)
About Kika;
Kika Ashanike started her career in the legal field with a passion for corporate and commercial UK law. Working in the finance capital of the UK, Canary wharf, her strong leadership skills were quickly rewarded with a managerial position at the tender age of 24, overseeing consultants and lending a voice in boardroom meetings.
With a call to ministry and servitude Kika founded the UK Christian charity; Pure Hearts, a special space for God’s people to find healing and be ushered into wholeness whilst launching them into their leadership and Sonship mantle.
A writer and media voice, Kika has penned books on poignant topics including family dysfunction, emotional healing, Intimacy with God and servant Leadership. Sharing stages with notable speakers and voices around the world Kika contributes to conversations on media platforms such as KICC, New Faith Network, Premier Radio and TBN network. With her own segment ‘A moment with Kika’ in its recurring series on the TBNuk network, Kika sees this platform as a way to share with a range of audiences beyond her day-to-day network.
A skilled leader with an in-depth eye into purpose and vision mapping, Kika is the director of LVC Trust; a leadership and consultancy platform helping individuals, faith networks and SMEs to register as charities, understand their calling and purpose and find the true meaning of leadership.
An international speaker, Kika has spoken in nations including Nigeria, Ireland, India and more, conveying with both ministry and marketplace audiences in a conversational yet impactful style. Bringing her audience on an intimate journey, Kika leaves individuals feeling seen, heard and truly ready for change.
In 2022, Kika launched Jael & Co. A platform for the woman behind the brand. From medical professionals, education specialists, global entrepreneurs, managing directors to stay at home mums, Kika (enlisting other global speakers) creates teachings for the leading woman. From Africa to Europe, America and the UAE, women within the Jael & Co. community gather to an online platform to receive teaching and edification in the areas of character development, Servant leadership, balance and much more.
**Connect with Kika on Instagram:
@kikaashanike @pureheartsuk
Website: www.purehearts.org.uk
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Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, @tonbra.nwosuagwu
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On the 135th episode of the podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Oluseye Ashiru, a certified coach, trainer, and speaker. Throughout the interview, Oluseye shared her personal journey of following the script of God for her life and helping others connect with their own paths. She also touched on the importance of not staying stagnant in life and striving for more.
One key topic that Oluseye discussed was the power of a woman's voice and the positive impact it can have on society when women are fully aware of their potential. She encouraged listeners to start by being quiet and taking time to listen to their inner voice before using their voice to effect change in their communities.
Overall, this episode is an inspiring and empowering conversation that encourages listeners to embrace their unique journeys and use their voices to make a positive impact in the world.
Key Highlights.
- The essence of Oluseye (02:36)
- The loneliness of feeling 'out of source' (10:55)
- Earthly renumeration (16:15
- The importance of a woman's voice (22:25)
- "Start with being quiet" (27:44)
- How starting perfectly can be an encumbrance (41:21)
- Final words of encouragement (48:50)
About Oluseye:
Oluseye Is A Woman On A Mission! A Mission To Support You To Live The Abundant Life.
It pumps her up when she find those who desire more, break all protocols to pursue that life, and who are ready to elevate into their next level with no excuses.
She is passionate about writing, sharing and documenting my lessons, so she can share them with the world. She has authored and co-authored 12+ books over the last few years and currently working on a few more. Her books are available globally in leading bookstores and they can also be found on Amazon.
As a Maxwell Certified Leadership, Clarity & Family Values Coach, International Speaker and Trainer, she has an unusual grace to push people into a life of purpose, and ignite within them a desire to live out this significant life that God has called them to .
As Founder, Families Arising Resource Centre Edmonton, Founder, Mom Youniversity & Co-Founder, Living Boldly Inc., she has spent the last 10+ years providing resources to mentor and equip others to thrive and soar in their God-given purpose.
She has served communities of over 50,000+ individuals and organizations through my expertise, coaching and training. One of her favourite days of the week are the days she spends coaching and training others.
The best part of my life are the times when I get the opportunity to be a friend, wife and lover to her husband of almost 18 years and when she gets to mother her precious children. She currently lives in Alberta, Canada with her family.
**Connect with Oluseye on Instagram:
@oluseyeashiru
Let's continue this conversation on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter: @tonbra.nwoswagwu
Website: www.tonbra.com**
Welcome to the 134th episode of our podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Anne Ekwueme, a fashion entrepreneur, personal stylist, and Creative Director of Zibahbyannekwueme, a women's clothing brand.
Anne shares her inspiring story of entrepreneurship in this episode, discussing how her passion for business began at an early age. She also talks about the importance of owning your voice and how it has shaped her life.
Throughout the episode, Anne delves deep into the topic of "Priesthood and Spiritual Intelligence," emphasising the significance of showing up diligently and being spiritually aware. She shares her personal experiences, highlighting how they have contributed to the woman she is today.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take charge of their life and become the captain of their own ship. So, tune in and let Anne's words inspire and motivate you to pursue your dreams with passion and purpose.
Key highlights of the episode:
- Discovering the essence of Anne (01:30)
- Anne's decision to become more centered and fulfilled (07:25)
- Finding her voice and the power of owning it (13:32)
- Understanding the Priesthood mantle (17:45)
- The concept of Spiritual Intelligence and its significance (23:02)
- Ann's vision for the next generation and the birth of "Becoming" with Anne Ekwueme (32:14)
About Ann,
Anne Ekwueme is a practicing believer in Jesus Christ. A fashion entrepreneur and personal stylist, the founder and creative director @Zibahbyannekwueme, a women’s clothing brand based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Anne holds a postgraduate diploma in Business management, and a member of the Association of project managers, the APM Group. She is a graduate of Rhema Bible training center Nigeria,with specialization in societal leadership
Anne is an alumnus of the London College of style. She holds a certificate in Entrepreneurial development from Lagos business school, Certificate in public policy from Oxford university in the Uk and various certifications from the London College of fashion.
Anne is very passionate about everyone discovering who they really are in Christ and the development of the next generation. She is intentional about driving social change through values based discipleship, therefore she founded Purity Rocks, a forum that educates teenagers to become blameless and harmless children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom they will shine as light in the world.
Anne currently sits as an advisory board member of the international community school Abuja and a few other non profit org. She also hosts a YouTube program called BECOMING WITH ANNE.
Anne founded the Zibah Women’s Leadership Initiative, a value based leadership training to drive societal change through impact, empowering women to live balanced lives, create niche markets and become purpose driven entrepreneurs & intrapreneurs.
She is married to Uchenna Ekwueme and are blessed with 4 Children.
Connect with Anne on
Instagram: @anne_ekwueme @zibahbyannekwueme.com
Website: www.zibahbyannekueme.com
Let’s continue the conversation: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, @tonbra.nwosuagwu
Website: www.tonbra.com
On the 133rd episode of the podcast, I am thrilled to have an exceptional guest with me, Banke Awopetu. Banke is an Author and Stage Performer who mesmerises audiences with her contrast of stunning warmth and biting wit.
On today’s show, we discuss Banke’s evolution and the pivotal moments that have shaped her lives. Our conversation is centred around overcoming fear and limiting belifes, passion and the connection between one's faith and their authenticity.
The episode will teach you how to be Unapologetically You so you can break out of conflicting stereotypes that may be holding you back.
Key Highlights:
- The essence of Banke (02:50)
- Her moment of transformation (05:20)
- 'There is only one Banke' (08:50)
- Being authentic in her space (09:15)
- Speaking up at the 11th hour -her Yvonne Orji story
- The power of asking and taking (18:25)
- The fear of limitation (21:15)
- Faith lessons from her pivotal moment (40:53)
- A painted picture of a '50 year old Banke' (46:52)
About Banke;
Banke Awopetu also known as Banke the Author is an explosive writer & stage performer who mesmerizes audiences with her contrast of stunning warmth and biting wit.
Banke has penned two novels, Always Want More and New Black, stage productions, films, sitcom pilots, and marketing copy for hundreds of companies, organizations, and individuals including the Food Bank of New York City and the Rochester City School District. She served as a facilitator and online correspondent for The Source Magazine and won the 2021 Idea Fund grant administered by the Andy Warhol Foundation. Banke's work was featured in Ebony and Women’s Health magazines and garnered her an invitation to President Barack Obama's White House. Banke is as electrifying on the stage as she is on the page. Her stand-up has been featured on Hulu's Taste the Nation. She’s an NPR Moth Storyslam champion and one of 20 Houston based comics selected to perform in a showcase and audition for Bob Sumner (creator of Def Comedy Jam). She has performed at the Houston & Arlington Improv and countless venues and events across the country.
**Connect with Banke on Instagram:
@banketheauthor
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On today’s episode of the podcast, I am discussing why making an impact is ingrained in human nature and providing strategies for amplifying your impact and making a positive difference in the world. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, you'll find valuable insights in today's topic:
Key Highlights:
- Making an impact is in your DNA (03:57)
- The meaning impact gives to your life (07:00)
- Making an impact is also an alignment of purpose (07:14)
- Lack of awareness in making an impact (11:40)
- The fear of failure and limiting beliefs (14:53)
- 'See time as a commodity’ (19:50)
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Website: www.tonbra.com
On the 131st episode of podcast, I have the pleasure of hosting Yetunde Ogunnubi -Founder, CEO & Lead Publicist at The YD Company. On today's show, Yetty speaks extensively about Personal Branding and how understanding the 'Brand Bible' can make you become more memorable. Yetty D, a PR expert shares very helpful tips on positively impacting the world by creating a brand which helps you stand-out.
Key Highlights:
- The essence of Yetty D (02:56)
- The process of unearthing her superpowers (04:07)
- Branding and it's structure (07:17)
- The Yetty D PR Agency (13:29)
- Understanding the 'Brand Bible'
- Why people should consider PR (21:30)
About Yetty:
With over 17 years experience in PR and brand management space, the multi-award winning
consultant, Yetunde Ogunnubi fondly called 'Yetty' is a lead publicist at YD Limited. A leading professional in the fashion, arts and corporate industry with experience spanning fashion, PR, marketing, creative image branding and event management.
Over the years, Yetty has managed publicity projects for corporate businesses, governments, as well as led fashion and creative events, press conferences, promoted emerging and established labels and Creatives.
Whilst pursuing her career as a fashion entrepreneur she contributed as a writer and editor for top fashion mags in UK before she became a fashion editor for the ISAAC Outlook Magazine; an exclusive lifestyle Mags. Yetty’s creativity has no bounds, her illustrations have been used as covers for books, products and several art projects.
In 2009, Alongside her legendary uncle, renowned artist Lemi Ghariokwu she was commissioned by Punch Records UK to create fashion pieces for mannequins using her uncles cover art for FELA for the Fela TOUR (Arts Own
Kind).
As a fashion designer, she has been featured in many international mags and her designs used as costumes for blockbuster movies and music videos. In 2012,
She co-produced for Uber Africa Unmasked UK. A reality TV Show set to find the next best African inspired designer. She relocated to Nigeria in 2013.
In 2014, She went on to become Comms Director for Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria. After people started approaching her for PR and branding jobs, she proceeded to establish her PR Agency (YD) in 2016.
Yetty was born in Lagos to a family of artists, both her parents are front-runners, exterior decorators and artists known as (KNATHA), in Nigeria, with their works on several monumental buildings across the country. She spent her early years in both Lagos and Ogun state before moving to the United Kingdom.
Connect with Yetty via:
Email: yetty@yettyd.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/yettyd Instagram: @yettyd
Facebook: Yetty.D.Ogunnubi Website: www.yettyd.com
Let's continue this conversation on Instagram: @tonbra.nwosuagwu
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Today's episode is a rerun of the very special International Women's Day edition. As we all are in the spirits of celebrating women. I decided to take us back to time I co-hosted the show alongside Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo from the Stellify Podcast. Yes, you read that right, move over ClubHouse. Just in case you didn't get a chance to listen then, today you get to experience the best of two amazing podcasts in one very scintillating conversation.
For this episode, Bralade and I showcase the beauty of true sisterhood as we let you all in on a girlie chit-chat with two of our sister friends, Ijeoma Nwachukche and Chrissie Afe.
We share our perspectives on the symbolism of International Women’s Day, the importance of representation as women in the workplace, and raising the next generation of strong women. We discuss the balance between maintaining our femininity and advancing in male dominated sectors, as well as reflect on the toll of having to prove ourselves to be worthy of seats we should already own.
Amongst witty jokes and hearty laughs we speak to the seriousness of what it means to be 21st century women; appreciating the progress thus far but also understanding that more must be done to arrive sooner at the ultimate destination of gender equality.
Key highlights;
- What international women’s day means to each of us (9:30)
- Challenges that come from working in male dominated sectors (19:02)
- “Being feminine yet strong; femininity is not synonymous to weakness” (23:10)
- The intersection between race and gender. Closing the inequality divide (28:57)
- How does tokenism weigh in the inequality balance? (32:18)
- “We chose to challenge…”(36:14)
- On raising the next generation of strong women (45:17)
- The importance of having a supportive tribe (55:52)
Meet the ladies:
Ijeoma Nwachwuche is a Senior Executive within the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria. She is also the founder of a newly launched Purple Orchid Project, where she coaches and mentors young female career professionals - click here to join the waitlist for the next cohort Bit.ly/thereferralcode. She is also an author of a soon-to-be published book called ‘The Referral Code’. She is also a wife and mother to three children.
Chrissy Afe is a HR Professional who works within the academic sector in the UK. She is also a hair coach. and a worship minister who takes great joy in seeing people have real encounters in a place of worship. She is also a wife and mother to two children.
Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo is an Engineering Leader in a Chemical Manufacturing Company in the US. She is also a Speaker, a Writer, an Author, and a Podcaster on the Stellify Podcast. She is a wife and a mother to three children.
And here's a formal introduction for me. I am a Coach to the Created For More Tribe, Podcast host (as you know), a Speaker and a singer songwriter based in the UK. I have also been a Project/Programme manager for more than 14 years.
On the 129th episode of podcast, I have an insightful conversation with Temitope Olukunle.
Temitope Olukunle is an Expert Vetted Human Resources Expert, a Global Talent Consultant, and Self-Empowerment Coach, who is known for her advocacy for helping young talented minds learn and earn in the global market.
Today’s conversation will both instruct and inspire you to do more with your voice, and convert your skills into a commodity in the global talent market so that you can truly become the architect of your destiny.
Key Highlights;
- The season of awakening (09:40)
- The birth of The Gig Economy' -The pandemic miracle (14:50)
- The importance of globalisation (23:04)
- The art of skill selling (29:20)
- The 5 Ms of Temitope Olukunle (31:32)
- Why we must all Unmute Your Mics (12:10)
- Why we must all have a sense of urgency (45:02)
- What does being Created For More mean? (54:35)
About Temitope;
Temitope Olukunle is an Expert Vetted Human Resources Expert, Global Talent Consultant, Work Futurist, Self-Empowerment Coach, and a Development Sector Accelerator, known for her exceptional blend of leadership, innovation, and creativity. With a Multidimensional background and a mission to help African talents, young visionaries, upwardly mobile entrepreneurs, and innovators achieve their goals faster and easier, Temi has established herself as a thought leader in the gig economy and a leading voice in the HR-tech industry.
With a proven track record of success and a wide range of experiences spanning the real estate, investment banking, IT, staffing advisory, digital HR, and management consulting sectors, Temitope has helped global enterprises with their talent acquisition needs, executed numerous initiatives in digital transformation, international recruitment, learning and development, and business operations management, helping global enterprises hire Talents at scale. She is exceptionally passionate about youth, borderless careers, and global positioning and is dedicated to helping talents become compliant with the future of work, the human cloud, and the gig economy.
Temi is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, a Certified Management Specialist from the London Graduate School, an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, and a Certified SAFe Scrum Master. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ekiti State University and a Master's Degree in Diplomacy and Strategy from the University of Lagos, and is also a dedicated Rotarian serving humanity as a Board of Director at Rotary International.
**Connect with Temitope on;
Instagram; @missmultipreneur
LinkedIn; Temitope Olukunle
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We are at a defining time in my home country, Nigeria, as our Presidential elections are on 25th February 2023.
As this is a crucial moment in our country's path, much is in balance.
In this special bonus episode, I share my thoughts and feelings and where we are at and what we should all be doing.
If you are Nigerian, this concerns you, especially if you currently reside in Nigeria and can participate in the elections.
Your country needs you, and the time to act is NOW.
If you are a friend of Nigeria, we also need you. We need you to pray for our country at this significant historical moment.
Much is at stake, and our collective action or inaction will make a huge difference.
God bless Nigeria.
On the 128th episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of a conversation with Aramide Kayode, an incredible 23-year-old who leading a change movement and impacting lives indelibly.
On today's show, Aramide shares the blueprint of achieving 'predictable success' at a young age. Her NGO, Talent Mine Academy benefits some of the most vulnerable children in society by making good quality education accessible.
This episode will teach you that indeed no one is too small or has too little to make an impact.
Key Highlights;
* The act of intentional living (08:00)
* ‘Age is not a barrier but a propeller’ (12:20)
* The birth of Talent Mine Academy (22:19)
* The principle of humble beginnings (26:08)
* Finding fulfilment against all odds (36:40)
* Crowdfunding into the prestigious Harvard University (44:00)
* Showing up with excellence and faithfulness (47:25)
* Authentic branding and it's attraction (52:07)
About Aramide;
Aramide Kayode is the Executive Director of Talent Mine Academy, a non-profit that provides 12 years of access to fully funded quality education to children in low-income communities. She is a first-class graduate of Economics from Covenant University and an alumna of the prestigious Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Her work in the education space has been featured on numerous national and international platforms, including Harvard Magazine, TedX, Malala Fund, Global Partnership for Education (listed as one of the ten young people transforming education across the globe), CGTN Europe, Global Citizen, and The Guardian, amongst others. In addition to the work that Aramide does in the education space, Aramide has dedicated her time to mentoring young women so that they can live purposefully and productively.
Talent Mine Academy GoFundme
Here is the link to GoFundMe page of Talent Mine Academy: bit.ly/tmaschool
Naira Account:
1023986519 (UBA Bank)
Talent Mine Foundation
Email at aramide@talentmineacademy.org
Connect with Aramide on
Instagram: aramidekayode_ , @talentmineacademy
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Website: www.tonbra.com
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The 127th episode of the podcast, it’s a special Valentine’s episode, and I am having a conversation about love, looking specifically at the nuances between True Love and People-Pleasing.
Today's episode will hold a mirror up to your significant relationships and help you spot any harmful patterns mitigating healthy development. You will learn the critical differences between True Love and People-Pleasing and understand why confusing the two is so easy. As a recovering People-Pleaser, I know this topic will contribute towards you living a more flourishing and fulfilling life.
"To become More, we must identify and stop the things keeping us small" - Tonbra Nwosuagwu
Key Highlights;
- The true meaning of people's pleasing (02:28)
- The critical differences between True Love and People Pleasing (11:38)
- When you are feeding an addiction (14:08)
- The importance of Self-Love (18:25)
- 'NO as a full sentence' (21:25)
- The practice of assertive communication (26:01)
- 'Focus on giving and not pleasing' (28:02)
- Embracing the imperfect (31:25)
Let’s continue the conversation: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, @tonbra.nwosuagwu
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On episode 126th episode of the podcast which is also our final rerun episode, I have a hugely inspirational conversation with Caroline Popoola, a Columnist, Speaker and CEO of Alpha Childcare Limited, a leading UK childcare provider. Caroline currently runs over 15 childcare settings in the UK, leading a team of 75 childcare experts and helping over 500 children a day.
This episode will leave you completely awestruck and I have no doubt that there will be several life, relationship and business lessons that will stay with you and help you cultivate a mindset that elevates you into being more.
Key highlights;
- Undying hope; an all important trait. (21:03)
- 'Every decision comes with a creative power' (24:55)
- 'Your world is formed in your mind' (26:38)
- Traits of a serial entrepreneur – (29:58)
- 'Whatever your hands find to do, do it well' – (36:37)
- 'Choose the best version of yourself all the time' – (40:13)
- Unwavering faith; essential to seeing God’s hand (1:03:21)
About Caroline;Muibat Caroline Popoola contributes immensely to the community through the Caroline Popoola Foundation in line with her personal and company ethics which at present, helps to feed 150 parents and children from low-income backgrounds monthly. The foundation runs a delivery food bank to various homes across London. In addition to this, the foundation supports startup businesses with seed funding and has provided bursaries for several young people to get into higher education.
**Connect with Caroline on;
Instagram: @caroline_popoola
LinkedIn; Caroline. M. Popoola
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Website; www.tonbra.com
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Episode 125: Life Design: How To Accomplish Every Goal You Set With Paul Foh (Rerun)
On this episode, I have a sit-down with Paul Foh, a high performing Sales and Productivity Coach, who is also revered as Africa’s number 1 Sales Coach.
Listen to today's show intently, because every second of this episode is charged with insights that will catalyse you into a dimension.
Paul’s gives us exclusive details of his life’s journey. We speak about how he started from nothing, quite literally, and has managed to create the exact life he desired, using nothing but books, magazines to chart his course.
Podcast sponsored by @enitanhaircoach
Key highlights;
* Exclusive insight into him being a twin (3.07)
* The uniqueness of being shaped by life experiences. (8:23)
* You can become what you exposed yourself to (14:43)
* The importance of letting go of what doesn't serve you. (19:08)
* “The power of living an intentionally scripted life” (25:05)
* Drawing your goals can impact the creative part of your mind. (29:27)
* The power of conditioning your subconscious mind by speaking about your goals in past tense (30.08)
* Amazing news from Healthy Hair Studios (38:43)
Paul is the host of a Podcast Show, The Paul Foh Show and his episodes are available on all podcast apps.
Connect with Paul on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @paulfoh
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Thank you for being awesome listeners and for all your great support.
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The 124th installment of Created For More, The Podcast is another amazing rerun episode with Dr Sam Ekundayo. It was such a delight to host the phenomenal Dr Sam Ekundayo. Dr Sam is a Senior Lecturer, an Author, a Life Coach, a Preacher and a Transformational Speaker who is based in Auckland, New Zealand.
He is often referred to as the “Purpose Preacher” and his mandate is to help people discover their purpose, for fulfilling, influential and impactful lives.
On today’s show, Dr Samuel speaks about the process of discovering one’s purpose and the distinction between our gifts and our divine purpose. He says “Gifts were given for purpose and not the other way round. Many people mistake their gifts for their purpose and “exalt the gift more than the gift giver”
This powerful masterclass will open up your eyes to the importance of stepping into what you have been called you to do and also impress upon you that “whatever God has called you to do, he has already put the ability inside of you”
On this today’s podcast, Dr Sam also shares his truly inspirational personal story. From very humble beginnings, and a childhood dream of becoming a professor before the age of 40, Dr Sam testifies powerfully on the importance of having a vision and having complete faith & trust in God for the impossible despite heavily contradicting circumstances.
Key highlights;
- Asking God that very important question of Finding your identity/purpose. (08:53)
- “There are no primary and secondary purposes, there is only one purpose. God has created us for a specific purpose”. (16:52)
- “It may not seem like it, but all you need to do is TRUST and OBEY”. (23:40)
- The dimension of God in the life of man. (25:57)
- Finding your most dominant gift and recognising it. (30:00)
- The difference between gifts and purpose. (31:00)
- The two things that make a King. (32:20)
- The problem of being multi-talented ( 34:22)
- “When you don’t know your purpose, you abuse your gift”. (36:23)
- How to recognize the difference between a gift and a skill. (37:43)
- “The moment you find your place, the people around you easily find theirs”. (42:18)
- Dr Samuel talks about his days of humble beginnings and pivotal moments for himself and his family (45:38)
- The big decision that changed their lives ( 55:08)
- There is reward for stewardship and faithfulness. (1:12:41)
- The importance of paying it forward. (1:19:45)
- Practicing the act of faith and knowing exactly what to pray for. A journey through BSc,MSc and PhD. (58:43)
About Dr Sam;
Dr Samuel and his wife are the proud visionaries behind SPIN (The School of Purpose and Influence) and they both have a wonderful vision called SPIN( school of purpose and influence) and we are happy to announce that it is now a beautiful reality. SPIN is a school for people who do not know and would like to discover their purpose in life and it is also for those who are willing to create a positive and transformative impact in their generation.
To enroll, you can visit their websites on
www.spinuniversity.org
And for online course registration you can also visit;
www.courses.spinuniversity.org
Amazing books by Dr Sam;
1: YOUR PROBLEM IS YOU ARE MULTI- TALENTED.
2: FAILURE KISSED ME.
3: TRANS-GENERATIONAL INFLUENCE WITH ISSAC OYEDEPO
4: GETTING MENTORSHIP RIGHT WITH BISHOP BOB ALONGE.
5: STOP FLIRTING WITH YOUR PAST.
For more information
Today's episode is the 123rd of Created For More, The Podcast and it is a rerun episode with my amazing sister Ehi Ade-Mabo.
Ehi has been a Transformational and Mindset Coach for over 10 years. Having Ehi on the Show at the beginning of the year was intentional for helping you set the tone with the right mindset and tools to win this year!
Ehi has inspired many women to live with conviction and make an impact in the world, by honing, mastering and sharing their unique messages and gifts.
On today's show, Ehi speaks about her overnight transformation from being a timid teenager to an all out force, and she shares mindset principles to help us achieve the same in our lives. If you feel stuck and are ready for a life-shift this year, this episode will give you many lightbulb moments for Manifesting Your Highest Self.
Key Highlights:
- Her overnight transformation from being a timid teenager to an out-spoken force (9:14)
- The miracle of journaling (21.52)
- The importance of putting in the work to maintain your success and not forgetting the tools that helped you transition to where you desired to be (23.58)
- How to know it is time to transition from your 9-5 work to entrepreneurship (26.50)
- "Follow your bliss" - The importance of nurturing your inner guidance (29:41)
- "Manifesting your highest self starts from knowing who you are"(33:22)
- "When you are not manifesting, it is not natural". (34:29)
- "God is not going to send Jesus to die a second time" (39:30)
- What putting in the work looks like (41:48)
- "Good will not come to you if good is not welcome" (44:26)
- Energetics: "When the energy is right the opportunities will show up" (56:52)
- "You cannot attract what you constantly bash" (1:00:48)
- "The fastest way to get what you want is to put yourself in the company of people on the same path as you" (1:03:39)
About Ehi;
Ehi is a highly accomplished Speaker, a Trainer, a Best Selling Author, and an Executive Coach. She has successfully helped emerging businesses, fast growing companies, as well as non-profit organisations identify and foster the right competencies to effectively get where they want to go.
Ehi has delivered papers for the Poverty Social conference in Bangkok Thailand amongst her other achievements. She has been recognised and featured as an expert on Global TV, Rogers Television and was most recently invited to share her ideas on the TEDx stage.
Ehi is on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Connect with Ehi on Instagram: @ehiademabo
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On today’s episode of Created For More, The Podcast- The Activation Series; I am talking about how to activate 2023 for success that will accelerate your growth. If you need a guide or practical actionable steps that will help you set and achieve actionable growth in your life this year, then this episode is for you.
I deep dive into how we can make 2023 an incredible year and I would love your mind to expand beyond it's limits as I want you to be activated for supercharged exponential growth.
This episode will provoke you into becoming conscious of your achievements in 2023 and also make it your best year yet.
Key highlights;
- Be in charge
- "You were promised a life of abundance"(6:19)
- "Make things happen" (7:39)
- 5 Activation Kryptonite (7:53)
- Mission alignment (8:11)
- "What are your baseline" (9:49)
- "Find relevance" (17:30)
- "What good is the light if it's hidden?" (31:30)
- Build your people power (34:34)
- Avoid the FOMO tendencies(45:00)
- My secret sauce for 2023 (54:00)
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**On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I talked about how to plan a successful year. We are just a few days into the year and from all indications, it seems like this year is running at the speed of light. In order to set the ground running, planning the course of your year should be a priority. We have made several new year's resolutions that were abandoned even before the first month of the year is over and sometimes this affects how we live throughout the year.
Using my EPIC Framework, I speak extensively on how to plan the year that brings success and growth in all areas of life when duly applied**
Key Highlights.
- You have to desire an Epic year. (4:37)
- The EPPPIICC acronym. (6:35)
- What do you want in 2023? (10:26)
- What are you willing to let go of? (12:48)
- What are you willing to Invest in? (17:57)
- Who are you inviting to collaborate with? (20:22)
- Move with Courage (23:15)
- Be a Closer (26:00)
Please watch out for the 'Activate 2023 Workshop' coming in January. Click on the link below to find out more.
https://tonbra.com/activate2023
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It's the last episode for 2022!!
Whoop!! Whoop!!
For today’s show we will be serving you 'The Best of 2022' both literally and figuratively. You will be listening to a delightful cocktail of excellence harvested from some of the most insightful conversations we have had over the last 12 months. Yes, you read that right. 12 months of mic drop moments packed into one fireball of an episode.
In 12 months, we have connected through some of the most insightful conversations with amazing guests from all over the world. We have laughed, cried and even put our money where our mouths are, raising funds to support causes that elevate humanity.
I offer my deepest and most sincere thanks to everyone who featured on the show in 2022 ,from our esteemed guests, to amazing listeners and my gracious team who work tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver what we have now come to expect from the show.
I thank you all for sticking with me in 2022. It has been my honour to serve you in this way and I look forward to bringing bigger and more enriching episodes of Created For More, The Podcast in 2023.
Happy New Year in advance!!!
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I have a jolly reflective Christmassy conversation with my BFFs; Bralade and Alaere.
Our conversation was nostalgic as we shared the best Christmas celebrations we ever had and what stood out for us. We emphasised the importance of focusing on the birth of Christ Jesus as the reason for the season and teaching our children to know, understand and imbibe the significance of Christmas celebration.
We did not forget to encourage our listeners to be giving/generous in this season, to embrace people, and enjoy all the fun festivities that make the season memorable such as the Christmas carols, visiting with family and friends, sharing laughter, food, games and love for one another expressed in our giving.
In conclusion, we shared the best things that happened to and for us in this year 2022 and our plans specifically for Christmas day 2022 and the New year.
We wish all our listeners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!
🎉🌲💞
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On today’s episode of Created For More, The Podcast, I gratefully reflect on the year 2022. I talk about the highs, lows and in-betweens in what may very well be one of my most candid moments ever on the podcast. Prepare for some contagious laughter, introspection and delicious truths as I share all about the year I have had.
This episode will hopefully inspire you to take stock and be MORE in 2023.
Key Highlights;
- Highlights from January - December 2022
- Answers to 30 quick-fire reflection questions for 2022
Please watch out for the 'Activate 2023 Workshop' coming in January. Click on the link below to find out more.
https://academy.tonbra.com/activate-2023-workshop/
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I have a tell-it-all conversation with a trained sex coach, psychotherapist, and advocate of sexual fulfillment (within the boundaries of marriage) who believes in people being sexually aware and showing up as their authentic selves.
Olawunmi and I have this most illuminating conversation that breaks through limiting and often cultural beliefs associated with sex.
This episode will help you raise your consciousness around sexuality and intimacy so you can 'Be more.
Key Highlights;
- Why sexuality education for children and adults should be appropriate and not fear-based. (16:41)
- The importance of establishing healthy sexual boundaries. (19:47)
- Deconstructing the beliefs around sexual pleasure and Christianity. (23:51)
- How understanding sexuality and sexual pleasure can be empowering. (32:01)
- Is sex bad and dirty? (34:00)
- Does sex build intimacy in marriage? (40:00)
About Olawunmi;
Olawunmi Esan is a trained psychotherapist and Certified Psychosexual Therapist who helps couples and individuals discover, explore and enjoy Sexual Satisfaction and Fulfilment. In addition to her background in psychology, she possesses certifications in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Psychosexual Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural therapy.
As an advocate of Sexual fulfillment, her work centers around helping individuals and couples achieve sexual freedom, healing, enlightenment, and empowerment.
She has worked with over 1000 couples and individuals over the years to help them achieve Sexual Fulfilment through One-on-One Sex Therapy, Sex Coaching, and her Online Sex Academy, the University of Sex (uos.olawunmiesan.com)
She is a member of the African Network of Professional Counselors and the lead therapist at The Thriving Family, an organisation that provides counseling and therapy for personal and family-life-related areas.
You can learn more about her work on her website, www.olawunmiesan.com
We are rerunning one of my favourite episodes on the show today. Enjoy!
On this episode of Created For More, The Podcast, I am joined by Yetunde Bankole-Bernard, fondly known as “YBB'' and we are discussing the subject of ‘Self Reinvention’.
On today’s show, you will experience several mind shifts that will help you develop the audacity you need to own your identity and cultivate self-mastery to win in life.
YBB is an Experience that brings all of herself to teach fundamental truths about how we can step into our More and become all we have been created to be.
Key Highlights;
- How to own your power (8:12)
- How to unpack your uniqueness (9:40)
- Why you need audacity to own your identity (11:45)
- What you need to do if you feel like you are not walking in purpose (18:06)
- How to understand the rules of Self Mastery (25:44)
- What ‘being more’ means to YBB (28:31)
About YBB
Yetunde Bankole-Bernard is a Marketing Communications Professional | Reinvention & Evolution Connoisseur Corporate Image Consultant | MBTI practitioner | Identity Coach
Deeply intuitive, a proficient communicator, teacher of authentic expression, magnetism and inner wisdom.
Her professional journey began 18 years ago in the marketing communications industry. Her experience is vast and cuts across various industries with a focus on brand activation, PR and media relations, sponsorship leveraging and experiential marketing with multinationals and premium brands like British American Tobacco (Dunhill and Saint Moritz), Nigerian Breweries Plc (Heineken and Star), Unilever, Procter and Gamble, Nokia, MTN, NIBSS and Oceanic Bank, amongst others.
Today, YBB – as she’s known - serves as the Chief Experience Officer at The YBB Company, a Reinvention and Evolution agency. She is an author, speaker, enabler of mind and life shifts, certified Life Coach, MBTI practitioner from CAPT. Florida, relationship/ image coach, and corporate Image consultant. Specifically, YBB works with individuals, companies and teams that desire to articulate their essence and tell their unique story from a place of value, resourcefulness and authenticity in order to inspire others to connect to their vision. She works as the ‘Identity Coach’ but is experienced as ‘The Shifter’.
YBB’s bespoke service tool is RECALL: an identity solution for those at a new beginning, experiencing life transitions or seeking the ‘Next’ of their lives. Through her workbooks, e-books, podcasts, videos, audio experiences and events which are products of her work – YBB focuses on teaching, training and coaching on self-awareness, self-esteem and presence as well as building inner capacity and human connection.
An advocate for maximising abilities, YBB is the Convener of the Recall for Men Conference, the first unbiased city centre conference for men in Africa aged 20-35, with about 2500+ members in its community. In addition to her work with individuals, companies and teams, YBB also serves as the Executive Director of Finchglow Group, a group of eight companies in the Aviation, Travel, Tour and Agro Industries overseeing Corporate Communications, Product Design, Customer and Brand Experience.
YBB is a member of the Institute of Directors Nigeria, a Professional Institute for top Directors in the country and also a founding member of GAIA Africa, a private female members club for Africa’s top 5% C-Suite executives and business founders.
You can connect with YBB on;
Instagram : @identitycoach
LinkedIn: Yetunde Bankole-Bernard
Kindly use the hashtag #createdformore.
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I have a conversation with a two-time author about her new book, ‘A Tale of Two Wives’ where she masterfully retells two stories from the Bible and connects them brilliantly with today’s reality about personal convictions, boundaries, and agency. This episode is for you if you desire to power through life, own your voice and embrace healthy boundaries whilst doing, being, and having more.
Key Highlights
•Why she wrote the book, ‘A Tale of Two Wives’. (9:45)
•What is in a name? (17:45)
•The benefits of dealing with toxicity in relationships. (27:10)
•The dangers of missing a God-chance to speak up against your conditionings. (32:32)
•Showing up as the leading lady (45:00)
About Bralade
Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo is a coach, leader, speaker, minister and author who majors on the topics of boundaries, leadership and culture. She is the founder of #TheBoundariesMovement and Preach What You Practice Media: home of the PWYP Book Series, Podcast and Academy.
"A Line in The Sand", a bestselling short story collection on boundaries in marriage, is her first book. Her signature coaching program, Boundaries Bootcamp, equips women to set healthy boundaries so they can live fully and love freely.
Bralade has studied and worked across three continents in a diversity of professional and ethnic cultures. She is currently a Fortune 100 Engineering Operations Leader and an ardent gender advocate. She hosts the STEMafrique Podcast, produced by Ebony Podcast Network. On it, she features women of colour making a difference in science, technology, engineering and math.
She makes her home in Houston with her three kids and husband, Obioha.
Connect with Bralade on:
Instagram: @iambralade, @theboundariesmovement
On today’s episode of Created For More, The Podcast- The Activation Series; I am talking success secret that will accelerate your growth. If you feel stuck and are looking to make traction with practical actionable steps that you can implement with the resources you currently have, then this episode is for you.
I speak extensively on The Success Acceleration Trifecta , comprising of 3 S's that will help you enter into new levels and realities of achievement.
This episode will provoke you into becoming more aware of your subconscious mind and limit any self-talk that may be robbing you of becoming all that you were created to be.
Key highlights;
- The power of visualisation (9:28)
- "Goals alone are not enough" (12:25)
- How to scribe your desires into reality (16:21)
- Writing immortalises your word (17:27)
- Declaring power to reality (21:28)
- "Nobody knows what you want until you say it" (22:36)
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On this episode of Created for More, The Podcast, I have an enlightening conversation with a multi-dimensional creative as she tells her success story so light-heartedly, taking us into the depths of her core and how she balances and enjoys all the many parts of her life practicing intentionality and the art of delegation. Morenike talks about her early childhood and the beautiful nurturing relationship she enjoys with her parents that has helped her to resiliently manifest the more she carries inside of her that has resulted in her building a business that shows being more, doing more and having more is a possibility everyone can achieve if you set your mind to it.
Key Highlights;
- The art of delegation. (7:00)
- Dynamics of the waiting season and being consistent. (24:00)
- •Why the discipline of self-learning is so important. (30:31)
- How she leveraged word-of-mouth advertising to promote her business. (35:40)
- •lWhere divinity meets humanity. (39:15)
- The place of funding in impact work and building a legacy. (42:00)
About Morenike;
Morenike Molehin is the Founder and Creative Director of Oak and Teak @oakandteak – arguably the fastest growing full-service interior design company in Africa.
Through her focused leadership, Morenike has succeeded in positioning Oak and Teak as a leading interior design company in nine years.
While the company is based in Lagos, it has served clients across multiple states in Nigeria, and in Dubai. Her clients cut across industries in finance, hospitality, non-profits, schools, and a five-star hotel.
Morenike has led her team to execute several projects of various complexities. Residential and commercial projects.
As part of her contribution to nation-building, she has hosted free seminars and trained over 100 people on the business of interior design.
Morenike has received entrepreneurial nominations and awards and is a frequent speaker at entrepreneurship and empowerment seminars.
Morenike sits on four (4) boards.
Morenike obtained her first degree in Industrial Mathematics from Covenant University and a second degree in Financial Mathematics and Computation from the University of Leicester United Kingdom.
She is also the Founder of The Complete Woman. A ministry set up to equip young ladies to fulfill destiny.
She is also a Co- Pastor at The Redeemed Christian Church of God.
May 5th, 2021 She Co-Founded The oakandteakfoundation. The foundation is set up to restructure Nigeria’s infrastructure in the areas of Healthcare and Education.
Morenike is married to her best friend and mentor. Abayomi Molehin and they are both blessed with 2 beautiful Girls. Oluwashindara Adaora and Oluwadabira Somtochukwu.
Connect with Morenike on:
Instagram: @oakandteak @oakandteakfoundation @thecompletewoman.ng @morenikemolehin
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On today's episode of the podcast, I sit with Self-actualisation Coach, Spirited Speaker, Trainer and Author, Patriena Werts Onuoha, and we discuss what it takes to find more joy and fulfillment in life. Patriena breaks down her signature 'MOJO' framework (short for More Joy) and how it can be applied in everyday life.
If you want to secret to being living life to the fullest and maximising your gifts, then this episode is for you.
Key Highlights;
- Being your true self even when you feel misaligned (04:41)
- Answering the call of greatness (16:41)
- The MOJO ladder (21:53)
- How to live a fulfilling and thriving life (25:14)
- Flow verses Friction (26:04)
- The act of applicability, (32:57)
About Patreina;
Patriena Werts Onuoha is an American living in Nigeria, leveraging her Global citizenship, diverse corporate experience and harnessing her gift of teaching to pour into others as SELF-ACTUALISATION Coach, SPIRITED Speaker, Trainer and in time Author! PatreniaSpeaks is her newest platform. She is an ICF and John Maxwell Team members. She is a sought-after Coach and uses her unique MORE JOY 360 Framework to elevate individual and corporate, clients toward set goals. Widely considered a 'Connector-in-chief, she is a highly institute guide who leans into her Virtue strengths in Wisdom and Humanity. Her Focus on Wellbeing and Positive Psychology is a positive boost for her executive clients.
Connect with Patriena on Instagram: @patrienaspeaks
YouTube: Patriena Speaks
On today’s episode of Created for More, The Podcast- The Activation Series; I am talking about unfulfillment. I define unfulfillment through 7 lenses of pain and share with you from my heart what they are and what you can begin to do to break the cycles of unfulfillment that challenge your growth and elevation into the more that you were created to manifest. This episode is your propelling force out of unfulfillment. Listen and act now.
Key Highlights;
- What unfulfillment is (1:45)
- The patterns of unfulfillment. (5:17)
- The 7 pains of unfulfillment. (13:29)
- How to become empowered to break the cycles of unfulfillment. (25:44)
- Take action, review, adjust and continue to make progress. (30:27)
For more activation, join the waiting list of my Voyage to Growth Accountability Programme (VGAP) to be a part of the next cohort.
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I have an inspiring conversation with an award-winning fashion influencer and lifestyle content creator for men, Efe Efeturi. Efe enthusiastically tells the story of his evolution into men’s fashion industry beginning with how he overcame his body image, age, and race limitations to evolve into his more. He believes that there is no limitation to show your style and by extension your authenticity especially as a Christian man in the fashion space. This episode will encourage you to evolve and reach for everything you dream of in being, doing and having more.
Key Highlights;
- How he changed his body image to become more. (15:00)
- How criticism creates the force that drives you. (22:00)
- The importance of overcoming little battles and evolving. (26:05)
- Why your level of persistence and consistency counts. (30:31)
- No boundaries: ditch your excuses! (32:53)
- The infusion of his Christian faith, fashion, and influence. (45:30)
- Giving hope: surrounding yourself with the right people. (51:09)
About Efe;
Efe Efeturi is a filmmaker working specifically in the beauty industry as a Director of Photography, worked with brands such as Revamp, OPI, Philip Kingsley and more. He is passionate about menswear and men’s styling across all ages. He believes there is no age-restriction for fashion or style, and wants to ‘encourage men, especially older men that the young cats have nothing in us.’
**Connect with Efe on; Instagram: @efe.Efeturi and @mustardmodels
Website: www.efeefeturi.com
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On this episode of Created for More, the Podcast, I sit with an award winning international TV broadcast journalist Mayowa Adegoke. She is a leading African media personality in Dubai, UAE, an accomplished Master of Ceremony and speaker. Mayowa is the founder of "Road to Success" seminar Dubai - a leading platform for African career professionals and entrepreneurs in the Emirates.
We have a great time discussing purpose and she gives insight on how the 'God assignment' of every human is the script they are meant to act out in life.
This podcast is specially for you if you have been struggling with understanding your life's purpose. Mayowa's compelling story about how she moved from one hierarchy to another by being at peace with her decisions will inspire you to be more, do more and have more.
Key Highlights:
- How her journey began. (12:03)
- How passion fueled her elevation. (32:45)
- Why your values matter. (49:23)
- Practising focus. (49:49)
- The Principle of Faithfulness (53:35)
About Mayowa;
Mayowa Adegoke is an award winning international TV broadcast journalist, a leading African media personality in Dubai, UAE, an accomplished MC and speaker as well as the founder of the Road to Success Seminar Dubai - a leading platform for African career professionals and entrepreneurs in the Emirates.
Currently, a foreign correspondent for one of Africa's leading news stations - Channels TV - she reports on stories of global and African interest in the Middle East and has interviewed several high profile personalities including CEO Dubai Tourism, Issam Kazim, Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Steve Harvey, Akon, world renowned British artist Sacha Jafri (creator of the world's largest painting on canvas), Congolese tycoon - Eric Mandala, World Heavyweight Champion - Francis Ngannou and many others.
She has been recognised in the Top 100 List of Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) 2022, Media Personality of the Year 2021 by Lovin Dubai, 1 of 12 Inspirational and Entrepreneurial Women In The UAE 2021 by the UAE Africa Networking Group, as well as Nominee, Future Africa Awards 2019.
She is a co-author of ‘The Black & African Guide To Moving To UAE’.
Mayowa is married to Timi Adegoke and they are blessed with a son.
Connect with Mayowa on;
Twitter: @TheLadyMayowa |
Instagram: @TheLadyMayowa |
Blog: Ohluwamayowa.wordpress.com |
Youtube: www.youtube.com/ohluwamayowa |
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On today’s episode of Created for More, The Podcast- The Activation Series; I am talking about Relevance and my definition of relevance is the intersection between what we carry and the value it provides to someone else. I speak elaborately on the 5 Ps of relevance which represent the core areas in which we must show up if we are to serve the world with the abundance of greatness we carry on the inside.
This episode is about the activation of your relevance. It is about what you need to know and begin to do to be more, do more and have the more that is deposited in you as a tangible resource for your greatness.
Key Highlights
•What no one will tell you about relevance. (5:06)
•The structural aspects of relevance. (7:17)
•How to enhance your relevance. (12:37)
•When to scale your relevance. (14:08)
•What is your personal leadership philosophy? (18:34)
For more activation, join my Life Reset Masterclass on Sunday, 9th October, 2022. It is for particularly curated for people, especially women who are desirous to change something about their lives and get their lives on a purposeful path. Click on this link now to register to attend for free. www.tonbra.com/lifereset
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I host six amazing ladies to a hearty and profound conversation about their experiences on my just concluded Voyage To Growth Accountability Programme (VGAP) transformational coaching experience. These ladies, Oyinua, Amina, Ruth, Temitope, Millicent, and Emmanuella share their testimonials and the life-changing impact VGAP has had on their life’s journey in their quest to being, doing and having more.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
•The Life Reset Masterclass that drew them into enlisting for VGAP
•The clarity of their life’s blueprint that VGAP provided
•Who they were before VGAP
•When they realised it was time for a life reset
•How VGAP has changed their lives.
Click the link to register for Life Reset Masterclass coming up on Sunday 9th October, 2022. www.tonbra.com/lifereset
Meet the ladies:
Oyinua Banigo
Information Technology Consultant with Digital Product Development expertise, Wife, Mum and Transformer of destinies.
VGAP testimonial: Launching a company called Fumology - A Digital Product Consultancy as phase 1 of a bigger vision to create wider access to digital skills and financial stability for young Nigerians.
Ruth Ani-Nnamdi
I am a wife, stay at home mum, an affiliate marketing consultant and a mindset Coach (in view)
VGAP testimonial: Launching my website and an eBook.
Emmanuella Udeh
I am a writer and a personal development trainer who is passionate about communicating proven life principles that yield success and fulfilment. I am on a mission to help people reach ultimate wealth and fulfilment through the exploration of the highest levels of their geniuses by engaging self mastery and life success principles.
VGAP testimonial: Launching my podcast, Behind the victories podcast and a book called IMASTER, on excellent and masterful conduct in the social media age. Link for pre-orders:
https://selar.co/z8eq
Millicent Kangrot Ugo-Alozie
I am a Pastor’s Wife, Mother and a Sister’s Sister Relationship/Lifestyle Coach. I help Women (young and old) Support and Value each other’s Uniqueness. To thrive together, build healthy relationships and grow a generation of sisterly bonds.
VGAP testimonial: Launching my podcast, The Unbeatable Mindset
Temitope Falade-Aderibigbe
Public Health Pharmacist, Executive Director at MH Solutions & Mothers Haven Podcast, Co-founder at DT THINK-TANK and an Amazing mother of two angels. I am passionate about helping Mothers thrive above barriers and limitations to evolve and thrive into their authentic self.
VGAP testimonial: Launching a website for Mother's Haven, an ecosystem birthed to provide all round Solutions to Mothers. Providing them with learning resources, verified experts and a safe community to thrive and impact their world.
Amina Ismail
A Wife and Mum to 4 boys. A Public Health Practitioner, Mental Health Enthusiast, Writer and Cake Artist.
VGAP testimonial: Launching my Podcast,'Nurturing the boychild' Podcast.
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I sit with Abigail Barnes the founder of Success by Design Training, an international speaker, trainer on productivity, award-winning entrepreneur and two-time author and we have a great conversation around increasing your productivity by creating game-changing success habits using the 888 formulae. If you are listening to this podcast and you are one of those super busy people who hardly have time to take a break, listen closer, Abigail has a story that will stop you in your tracks and awaken your consciousness to the importance of exploring the science of your well-being and productivity in order to be more, do more and have more.
Key Highlights:
- The experience that changed her life. (13:07)
- How to productively spend your time. (16:27)
- Dealing with survivor’s guilt. (24:30)
- The Bread Crumb analogy for evolving productively. (27:44)
- The transformational 888 formulae. (28:30)
- How to optimize your sleep science. (32:38)
- Become the scientist of your own life. (36:15)
About Abigail:
Abigail Barnes is the founder of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, two-time author, international speaker, and corporate trainer on productivity, high-performing teams & wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula.
Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 1 million entrepreneurs & professionals how to reclaim an hour a day by 2025 using the ‘888 Formula’.
Abigail Barnes has over 10 years’ experience in Financial Services Marketing (Investment Management, Asset Management and Hedge Funds), she started her Business after a shock near death experience on a work business trip to Boston Massachusetts, United States in 2012 at the age of 32 – she shares her experience as a catalyst for change and the inspiration for re-prioritisation.
Abigail holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management and a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM.
Connect with Abigail:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbdtraining
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/AbigailBarnesAuthor
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes/
www.successbydesigntraining.com
Free Resources
•Sign up for a free chapter of Abigail’s book: Time Management for Entrepreneurs & Professionals using this link: https://bit.ly/DOWNLOADFREECHAPTER
•Free Time Management & Productivity Training https://www.successbydesigntraining.com/free-training/
•Join the Productive Well-being Community using this link https://bit.ly/PWCJOINTODAY
On this episode of created for More, the podcast, I sit down with Dr Glory Edozien, of LinkedIn Visibility Fame and we have a compelling conversation about psoriasis, an auto-immune skin disease that results in scaly, often itchy areas in patches. Both Glory and I have experiences with the rare skin condition that we share in this open conversation. We leave no holds barred concerning our journey, the impacts of psoriasis on who we are as women and how we have built resilience to be more, do more and have more in spite of the challenges of the condition. My goal on this episode is to encourage every listener that you can be more than your seemingly limiting physical condition.
Key Highlights:
- What are the social constructs that hold women back? (7:30)
- What psoriasis is and its impacts. (15:59)
- Understanding and navigating the emotional pain of psoriasis. (22:35)
- What no one will tell you about the physical pain of psoriasis and building resilience. (28:16)
- Living fully in spite of the life-changing experiences of psoriasis. (30:53)
- How to support people who cannot afford the treatment of psoriasis through the Angel’s Skin Psoriasis Foundation. (41:06)
About Dr Glory:
Glory is a LinkedIn Visibility Coach and Lead Consultant at the Inspired by Glory Academy, where she teaches mid-senior level career women how to build visibility and establish thought leadership on LinkedIn, so they can get the recognition they deserve, earn more money and climb the corporate ladder. She is also the founder of the first of its kind digital enabled community for career women, the 9to5Chick Inner Circle, which aims to provide career women throughout Africa with mentors, access to signature career resources and networking opportunities.
Glory's training and consulting clients include Schneider Electric, Access Bank, Sterling Bank, Shell Women Network, AIICO Insurance, Ocean Deep Drilling ESV Nigeria Limited (ODENL), FCSL Asset Management Company Limited, Association of Professional Women's Bankers, Addosser Micro Finance Bank, Women in Finance NG, Women Inspiring Impact Network, to mention a few. Her personal coaching clients and course participants include mid-senior level executives in companies such as Shell, SAP, ECO Bank, Unilever, The British Council, Sterling Bank, BBC, IBM and a combination of NGOs and government establishments.
Her clients have received high profile appointments, commendations in their careers, been featured in recognized media and head hunted for global opportunities, launched career mentorship platforms and gotten clarity on their professional thought leadership brands. Till date she has provided training and coaching services for over 500 women.
Glory is an Alumnus of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers and has been listed as one of Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women and in 2019 was named as a Woman who Made Impact by Guardian Nigeria. She was recently nominated for the 2020 African LinkedIn Influencer Award and has also been featured in many notable magazines and platforms including Guardian Woman, Guardian Life, Ebony Life TV, Genevieve Magazine and Arise.
Glory holds a PhD in Real Estate and Planning from the University of Reading, UK and is a Certified Expert in climate change and renewable energy finance and regularly consults on climate change policy documents.
Connect with Dr Glory Edozien
Instagram: @inspiredbyglory
On today’s episode of Created For More, The Podcast- The Activation Series; I am talking about lies. Yes, lies! The lies you tell yourself which prevent you from unleashing yourself and achieving the greatness already on the inside of you.
I speak extensively on seven specific lies which often play in our subconscious and have very damaging consequences on our view of self, because when conversations happen on the inside of us, it is often more difficult to distinguish between actual facts and what we say to protect ourselves from disappointment or even failure.
This quote by Mark Manson captures it nicely “We lie to ourselves as a way to protect ourselves. Then, once dependent on the lie to remain emotionally stable, we protect the lies in turn”.
This episode will provoke you into becoming more aware of your subconscious mind and limit any self-talk that may be robbing you of becoming all that you were created to be.
Key highlights;
- Life is a continuum, there will always be room for growth and improvement (1:58)
- Everything you purpose to do in life already has time allocated to it. Time isn’t created when you need it, time is repurposed (7:33)
- Managing the perception people have about you is not a worthwhile endeavour (10:00)
- The truth about boundaries and why you cannot make someone change (16:14)
- If you operate from the premise that everything is working for you, you are much more likely to to see positive results (21:30)
- “There is absolutely nothing wrong with you” (29:01)
- Nobody is a certain type of person, everyone has the ability to learn (35:04)
- Growth mindset vs fixed mindset (36:00)
In conclusion here’s an abridged version of a Don Miguel quote which encourages us to “..avoid using our words to speak against ourselves and to always use the power of our words in the direction of truth and love.”
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It's the 103rd episode on the podcast today, meaning Created For More, The Podcast is nearly two years old. Can you believe it? I have come to you all every single week, for two whole years; and today’s show definitely carries an air of this incredible milestone.
In an incredible plot twist, I am joined by two incredible young ladies, Kamso and Kaima Nwosuagwu, as the Hosts of the show. Yes, you might need to read that again. There's been a role reversal and today I get to be in the hot seat.
I usher you into one of the most hugely entertaining, heartwarming, memorable conversations you will ever hear on this podcast. We speak about what success means to me, how I found my calling, what success means to me and much more.
Trust me, this episode is not one to miss. Quick, grab a cuppa and get settled in as you listen in and don't forget to drop me a note with some of your favourite moments afterwards.
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I sit down with a licensed psychiatrist and an emotional wellness ambassador who is passionate about increasing mental health awareness and its management. We have a compelling conversation focused on the value of integrating your faith particularly your Christian faith with emotional wellness to produce a transformative result in your well being that elevates you for the more that you were created to be in your spirit, soul, and body. If you are in that place in your life where you struggle to process pain positively, this episode intentionally curated for your holistic wellness.
Key Highlights;
- The different depths, triggers, and spectrums of pain. (9:00)
- How the integration of faith and mental wellness works. (15:00)
- Understanding who we are and Whose we are. (17:59)
- How to find a balance between your achievements and emotional wellness. (29:29)
- Why you need to have honest conversations with yourself. (43:55)
- The gains of trusting the gift of your support system. (53:23)
About Dr Tiwa;
Dr. Tiwa Osunfisan is from southwestern Nigeria.
She is a Christian and believer in God. She is a practicing American board licensed psychiatrist and an emotional wellness ambassador who is passionate about increasing mental health awareness and its management.
She is an emotional wellness minister who focuses on the integration of faith and mental well-being. She is a co-founder and a mental wellness coach with Transformed Mind Wellness; a virtual company that offers private (1 on 1) coaching sessions to professionals (mainly physicians). The sessions use a variety of therapeutic techniques combined with biblical principles to deal with emotional and mental barriers to achieving one’s specific goals and purposes.
The desired end result is to guide the client to becoming the best version of themselves in any facet of their lives - be it family, marriage, work, etc. She is a sought-after speaker and a teacher; who believes in increasing her learning and making a positive Impact by sharing her knowledge with others.
She is an aspiring author and working on her first book. Other special interests include: Physician mental wellness and increasing mental health awareness & access to its treatment in Nigeria.
Connect with Dr Tiwa
Instagram: @talktodrtiwa
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, it is the " Activation Series" and this week I share from my heart some lessons I have learnt in the past 100 weeks as a podcaster. There are so many blessings and lessons interwoven in this episode for elevating your life and for operating with discipline and consistency.
Key Highlights;
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Consistency can be cultivated.
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What you know is enough to get you started.
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Knowing your genius
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The truth about systems
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There is gold all around you
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"Create your own table"
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"There are more people watching than will ever engage you."
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"You won't be able to walk on water until you step out of the boat"
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Website: www.tonbra.com
On this 100th episode of Created for More, The Podcast, we are celebrating our consistency and commitment to finding our purpose and using our voices to amplify and deliver the created for more message! To show you how excited I am to be here on the show for the 100th time, I have the guest of guests, my mentor, coach, teacher and inspiration in the person of the one I like to refer to as the gateway, Mr. Fela Durotoye. FD as he is fondly called. FD is a platform, ladder and junction by his own personal divine revelation, who when encountered builds up willing and impactful global leaders.
Key Highlights:
- How your purpose leaves clues from your childhood. (19:03)
- Where purpose is hidden (31:34)
- Why people react to your clues. (45:10)
- What happens when you find alignment to your purpose. (51:00)
- The 4Ds of stewarding your gifts. (55:00)
- What no one will tell you about effective and defective success. (1:00:00)
About Fela Duratoye:
Fela DUROTOYE is an Executive Coach, Leadership Expert, Global Speaker & Nation Builder. He is the Founder/CEO of The GEMSTONE Group, a Leadership Development Institution comprising The GEMSTONE Leadership Institute, The GEMSTONE Leadership Network, and The GEMSTONE Nation Builders Foundation.
Fela is highly regarded as one of Africa’s leading Executive Coaches. He is an official member of the Forbes Coaches Council (an invitation-only community for senior level executives in the global coaching industry). He is also an alumnus of the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute (BECI).
FD, as he is fondly called, is renowned for his unique style of blended mentoring and coaching to help business and impact leaders achieve exponential growth in their key success parameters. His technique of inspirational leadership enables even the most successful executives & workforce of organizations to aspire to exceed their collective goals and to go beyond their perceived boundaries of possibilities.
Through the course of his coaching & consulting career spanning over 29 years, Fela has developed & deployed his proprietary coaching framework - C.A.S.P.E.R - to deliver Clarity, Alignment, Strategy, Planning, Execution & Results to his clients that span across diverse sectors of the economy from Banking & Financial Services to Telecoms, Oil & Gas, FMCG as well as the Multilateral & Public Sector.
In the Financial services industry, his clientele includes; Access Bank, GTBank, First Bank, Zenith Bank, First City Monument Bank, Fidelity Bank, United Bank for Africa, Stanbic IBTC Bank and Standard Chartered Bank.
His clientele in the Oil & Gas sector includes; Shell Petroleum Development Corporation, Oando, Total, Addaxx Petroleum, Masters Energy, Bell Oil & Gas and Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company.
In the Telecommunications sector, his clientele includes; Airtel, MTN, 9Mobile (formerly Etisalat), and Multichoice Nigeria.
In the Manufacturing & FMCG space, his clientele includes; Lafarge, Procter &Gamble, Unilever, Nestle, Sanofi Aventis and Pfizer in the multilateral and public sectors, the client list also includes African Finance Corporation, The European Union (EU Nigeria office), The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as well as the state governments of Lagos, Oyo, Kwara, Abia, Anambra, Rivers, Ondo and Ekiti.
He presently sits on the board of several companies across the spectrum of the Nigerian economic space. As a leadership expert, Fela is currently on a mission to help 1 million people develop their leadership capacity and connect them with opportunities for exponential growth so that they can achieve excellent results and outstanding success in their personal and profes
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I have an amazing conversation on life and business with the highly sought-after Life coach, Management Consultant, Business Accelerator & Author, Steve Harris. Steve is regarded as one of Africa’s leading Business Coaches and believes everyone is essentially a salesperson. He shares vulnerably about his life’s journey and how finding a great mentor helped him to become, do and have more. This episode will encourage you to stay true to the process that births your more.
Key Highlights:
* How finding his mentor led to his personal self-discovery. (15:50)
* The place of sacrificial service in his journey to becoming more. (20:30)
* The influences that shaped his paradigms (29:11)
* What no one will tell you about unconscious entrepreneurship. “Everyone is a salesperson” (38:00)
* The business side of your specialisations. (40:00)
* Why you need a Steve Harris business and life strategy? (46:10)
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I host another incredible guest Eno Eka, an accountant turned business analyst, consultant and founder of The Business Analysis School, an award-winning career coach, speaker, content developer and course instructor at the University of Manitoba, Canada. We have a conversation around how she helps immigrants live purposeful and fulfilled lives through making great career and business decisions. This episode is specially curated for you if you have ever wondered how regular people become great by doing more, being more and having more.
Key Highlights:
- How she leveraged her ability to think big (22:00)
- The power of having a positively resolute mindset. (26:06)
- What humility and success mean to her. (29:15)
- How taking daily inspired actions leads to a purposeful and fulfilling life. (34:09)
- The importance of having an education, a vision for your life, mentors, coaches and an intimate relationship with God. (39:10)
About Eno:
Eno Eka is a business analyst and change manager based in Calgary, Alberta. She is an award-winning career coach and speaker who has been recognized for helping more than 5,000 immigrants kickstart their professional careers in Canada. She is a business analysis content developer and course instructor at the University of Manitoba.
She is the CEO & Founder of Eny Consulting Inc, a boutique consulting firm in Canada.
In about 3 years of arriving in Canada, Eno has touched the lives of thousands of immigrants to Canada.
She has curated mentorship and coaching programs for immigrants to Canada which have sought her recognition & awards globally.
Eno is an embodiment of service as she volunteers with several non- profit organizations to help immigrants to Canada integrate successfully and become gainfully employed.
Eno volunteers as a mentor with Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council
(CRIEC) and sits on the Board of the IIBA Calgary Chapter as Director of Education.
She also volunteers at the Calgary Drop-in Centre and Calgary Dream Centre.
She is a Giving Back Sponsor for the Women in Need Society (WINS).
She is the host of the Livestream Podcast, Fireside Chat With Eno where she shares valuable insights on job search tips and strategies for new immigrants.
Her awards and achievements include:
Forbes 30 under 30 nominee 2020, Education Category
Alberta Top 30 under 30 recipient 2021
Calgary Top 40 under 40 nominee 2019 & 2020
Universal Women’s Network, Winner 2019 Award for Mentorship
RBC Women of Influence 2020 Award Recipient
Top 100 Black Women to Watch in Canada 2020 Award Recipient
Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 award in the RBC Future Launch Future Leaders category nominee
RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards Nominee 2020
2020 Tällberg/Eliasson Global Leadership Prize Nominee
Top 8 Female Business Analysis Influencers To Watch in 2021-Globally Recognized & Featured by the IIBA
Campaign Ambassador for the United Nations and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Host of the Global Business Analyst Online Meetup
IIBA Global Corporate Member
IIBA Endorsed Education Provider for all IIBA certifications
Authorized Training Partner for Agile & Scrum through ScrumStudy
Finally, she is launching the world’s biggest online academy for Business Analysts, find out more at www.businessanalysisschool.com /www.businessanalysiswebinar.com
Eno Eka is a first generation Nigerian immigrant, business analyst and change manager based in Calgary, Alberta. She is an award-winning career coach and speaker who has been recognized for helping more than 5,000 immigrants kickstart their professional careers in Canada. She is a business analysis content developer and course instructor at the University of Manito
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, it is more insights where I share from my heart some intentionally uncomfortable truth about your innate potentials and how your excuses might be burying them underneath and limiting your greatness. If this episode unsettles you, it is for you to get activated, stop coasting through life and deploy your potentials to service in order to purposefully become more, do more and have more in your life!
Key Highlights.
•Why you believe you’re not making any progress. (4:14)
•How to deal with an inherent fear of failure. (7:36)
•How to step out boldly in front of an opportunity. (10:31)
•What in your life can you use to serve humanity? (15:23)
•The importance of honouring your own process to winning in life. (19:10)
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Website: www.tonbra.com
This week on the podcast, I have a sit down with the phenomenal leader, Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani and we have a rich conversation about her journey so far.
Rolake is a true multipotentialite, she is an experienced senior executive, versatile leader and strategic thinker who helps companies in the infrastructure and energy sector scale, enter new high-growth African markets, and achieve profitability.
She is also an expert conversationalist, speaker, moderator and anchor, able to distil complex issues on a wide variety of global themes to a diverse and cross-cultural audience. Rolakes is not afraid to be more and she embraces her many gifts comfortably.
On the episode today, Rolake speaks about how grit and hardwork are essential to building skills, inner abilities and passion for stewarding greatness. This episode is specially curated to give the motivation and clarity to become more in every sphere of life!
Key Highlights;
- The key defining moments of her life. (15:09)
- How she applied herself to learning and become a pianist and an energy sector guru. (21:50)
- Why communication? (30:41)
- When mentoring becomes essential. (36:30)
- Why it is beneficial to be able to express yourself in multiple ways. (43:15)
About Rolake;
As a reputable infrastructure, energy and investment executive, who, over the last 15 years has built a track-record of helping to finance and scale African businesses, Rolake recently made a career transition to add real estate and affordable housing infrastructure to her portfolio, as the Chief Commercial Officer of leading infrastructure developer, Mixta Africa, helping the group craft its commercialisation strategy, driving growth and market-penetration across the Group’s subsidiaries in Nigeria, Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia & Cote d’Ivoire .
This multi-discplinary professional is also a highly sought-after industry expert and conversationalist, noted for her astute analysis, and able to distil complex topics on global energy, infrastructure, economy, markets, and contemporary society to a wide variety of audiences and is a regular feature on platforms like BBC, CNN, CNBC, and others.
She was the Senior Advisor to IFU, the Danish Investment Fund and recently sat on the global advisory board of Canadian Private Equity firm, Stonechair Capital advising on its $300 million #EnergyAfrica Fund for infrastructure investments in Sub-Sahara Africa. From 2014 – 2019 she was head of energy for FBN Capital and FBNQuest Merchant Bank, investment and merchant banking arm of FBN Holdings PLC, Nigeria’s oldest financial services group. With a deep passion to make a difference in the infrastructure landscape, she is part of a new generation helping to improve access to energy in Africa, and founded InaTidé, a not-for-profit social enterprise aimed at helping renewable energy off-grid and mini-grid entrepreneurs access finance.
From 2017-19 she was a member of the private sector economic advisory group in the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria, working closely with the Chief Economic Adviser to the President, and the VP’s office on a range of national development policy issues. Prior to FBNQuest Merchant Bank, she was head of the energy, power and oil and gas research team at pan-African Ecobank Group in their London office covering 33 African countries.
Connect with Rolake
On Instagram: @rolakeakinkugbe, @iarticl8
Website: www.rolakeakinkugbe.com
On this episode of Created for More, The Podcast, I share again from my heart on the "Fear of Failure". Failure in itself is already a big scare, however, I reckon that More than Failure, the FEAR of failure is the major factor that limits people from reaching their More in being, doing and having. This episode is specially designed for your activation if this is your story.
Key Highlights;
- How to process the feeling of Fear. (5:10)
- What is the easier thing to do to overcome your fear? (9:40)
- The benefits of having a doer's mindset. (10:52)
- Why stumbling blocks are important. (15:42)
- Who are your collaborators and accountability buddies? (18:00)
Let’s continue the conversation: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, @tonbra.nwosuagwu
Website: www.tonbra.com
Here's what you will learn;
- How to overcome setbacks and gain traction, even if you don't feel you have what it takes
- How to overcome self limiting beliefs so that you can live fulfilled and maximise your potential
- How to be more confident so you can step up to do bigger things that scare you, even if you feel unsure about your abilities
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On this episode of Created for More the podcast, I sit with a certified counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist, author and founder of a book club; Amaka Chika-Mbonu. We have the most open-minded conversation about the marriage relationship and how one can be more, do more and have more with their significant other. Amaka believes that strength, courage, character is always birth through adversity. She also advices that for singles who are about to go into marriage, this is the time to find you by thinking strategically.
Key Highlights;
- Should everyone desire an optimal marriage? (17:12)
- “There has to be a successful “me” for there to be a successful “us”. (20:43)
- The core pillars of a successful marriage. (25:07)
- The dynamics of male-female type of communication. (34:07)
- Marriage is not a one-size fits all situation. It requires commitment from both spouses. (38:18)
- When you need a marriage counsellor. (50:59)
- The benefits of a marriage that works. (56:48)
- Sex in marriage requires a level of abandonment that stems from effective communication. (1:02:15)
About Amaka;
Amaka Chika-Mbonu is a motivational speaker, a Certified Counsellor—with a special interest in couples counselling, a Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), founder of Amaka’s Book Club, and the author of five books about relationships, How To Get Your Wife To Swing From The Chandelier in A Red Negligée, 49 Ways To Get Rid of The Other Woman (without getting caught), Before When & After, Where Did You Put Your Organ? and Chronicles of Joy Through Pain: an anthology.
She carries keys of wisdom to unlock people’s minds and hearts through the power of her own testimony.
Amaka has spoken on diverse multiple speaking platforms locally and internationally, and featured on radio and television programme across the globe with one primary message and mantra, “Marriage takes work to make it work, so let’s get to work.”
She has been married for Twenty-Nine years and has two young adult children.
Connect with Amaka on;
Instagram: @amakachikambonu
@amakasbookclub, and @the_teama
Website: www.amakachika-mbonu.com
On this episode of Created for More The Podcast, it’s a different level of activation as I share pointers for when might need a life reset. With so many people coasting through life and not living to their fullest potential, this episode helps you reflect on where you currently are so you can take the necessary steps to recalibrate your life.
Key Highlights
- How to know you need a life reset. (3:15)
- When you should take the responsibility to change your life. (9:30)
- The dangers of feeling stuck in life. (12:38)
- The importance of homogeneity in the different segments of your attainment in life. (15:53)
- Why you feel a false sense of contentment. (18:50)
- What you should do right now to activate your life reset. (21:00)
Let’s continue the conversation: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, @tonbra.nwosuagwu
Website: www.tonbra.com
Click the link to register for Life Reset Masterclass coming up on Sunday 26 June, 2022. www.tonbra.com/lifereset
On this episode of Created for More, The Podcast, I played host to an amazing guest and we have an interesting discussion on her evolution to birthing the more within her. Ugochi describes herself as a natural-born teacher who is blessed with the gift of insight. If you've ever battled with manifesting all of who you are, then this episode is for you. Ugochi embodies the saying that you can be many things, and successful too as long as they're in alignment to your calling and purpose in life.
Key Highlights;
- "For me, it's not about titles, I always followed my peace of mind" (17:37)
- How I relaunched my events company in 2014 (22:14)
- "I live strongly from vetting my values- this is how I know God speaks to me". (24:08)
- "My top values are peace, legacy, excellence and my faith; I live from these lenses. (26:00)
- Legacy for me is looking back and knowing I lived my life. (27:00)
- Titles are not anything we should hold on tightly to; we evolve. (28:50)
- Happiness is a choice. Everything is a stepping stone to who we eventually become. (31:15)
- Nothing is against you, we only just self-sabotage. (34:48)
- I took a chance on myself and believed my own pitch! (35:18)
About Ugochi;
Ugochi Nwachukwu is the
Founder, Enchanted Events, Nigeria
Having previously worked in the corporate sector, she decided to utilize her innate creativity skills, flair for design, and passion for creating beautiful spaces to start the her event management company Enchanted Events in 2014.
Today Enchanted events is renowned for designing and planning some of the most high-profile events in Nigeria, including the wedding of Zahra Buhari and Yusuf Buhari, children of the president of Nigeria.
The company has also planned and executed events for other top government officials, various embassies, and high-end corporate executives. Her work on events like these and others has been featured in a number of local and international publications.
Nwachukwu continues to refine her craft achieving several specialized certifications. In 2021 she launched the training arm of the business “The Enchanted Protégé Experience”, where she uses her skills to help other event entrepreneurs streamline their business and define their value to become highly profitable
She is a Preston Bailey (New York) wedding planner protégé, a Karen Tran (California) protégé trained in the art of luxury floral design and a graduate of the wedding planning institute (California).
Connect with Ugochi
Instagram:
@ugochinwachukwu
@theenchantedexperienceng
On this episode of Created for More the podcast, I sit down with the founder of Super Abundant Women (SAW) and a fellow podcast show host, Olawunmi Brigue.
We have a very interesting discussion about her life's journey and the pivotal moments she had to deal with that eventually birthed her ability to transform women to be super abundant.
This episode will give you deep insights on the benefits of having deep intimacy with God as well as help you understand the great impact coaching can make in one's life because not everyone can overcome challenges on their own. We need one another to BE MORE, DO MORE and HAVE MORE.
Key Highlights:
- The most authentic way of knowing your true identity is the confidence you have in God's love. (7:39)
- Whatever a person will be in the future can be observed in their childhood. (11:27)
- It is in your brokenness that you truly seek and know God (20:31)
- "Diligence means that you're showing up to do what is required of you and doing it with excellence" (24:40)
- Taking 100% responsibility for your actions is a necessity. (28:30)
- Her pivotal moments as a teen mum (32:53)
- What decisions and choices have you made that has led to where you are? (34:59)
- Everybody has blind spots. That is why God did not create any one of us to function as an island. (37:14)
- Most times our desires are at odds with our belief system (40:43)
- What Super Abundant Woman (SAW) is all about. (41:43)
- "The reason you shine is because there's a source but when there is a disconnection the light begins to dim".(44:03)
About Olawunmi;
OlawunmiBrigueistheFounder/CEOof SuperAbundantWoman,aglobale-learningplatformdedicatedtoempoweringthe modern Christianwoman to
significantlytransformherlife,herhome,andherworldthroughsimpleandeffectivespiritualgrowthandmindsettransformation practices.
Through multipleteachingandcoachingplatforms includingtheweekly podcast,TheSuper AbundantLife, Olawunmi is training thousandsofpeople to disengagefromlimitingandfaultybeliefsystems, tothinkdifferently,believedifferently,andlivedifferently. Hergreatest passion isteaching Christians to showcase the brillianceofChristbycreating exceptionalandinexplicable successineverysphere oflife untiltheir designatedcornerof theworldiscompletelytransformedinthewayGodcreatedthem todo.
Asa bibleteacher,Olawunmibrings afreshyetinsightfulviewintothe wordof God.
Bysimplifyingcomplexspiritualtruthsandprinciples,she teaches ina relatableandpracticalway thatdelicatelyunravelswrongmindsetsandequips peopletoconfidently mapaclearpathtowardsliving an exceptionallysuccessful andhustle-freelife!
OlawunmiismarriedtoDrUvieBrigue,PastorofTheCovenantNationLondon,
whereshealsopastors,andtheyareblessedwith threechildren.
Connect with Olawunmi
On Instagram: @olawunmibrigue @superabundantwoman
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I share valuable insights on the "weights that so easily besets us, that slows us down" from becoming more successful in our lives. I also offer practical action steps that you can immediately implement in your life to break free from these weights and live a happier, more fulfilling life of peace and success. If you have these concerns in your life and gave been at a loss for what to do about them, look no further, this episode is specially curated for you.
Key Highlights
- It no longer brings you joy. It needs to go.
- It starts to fill you with dread. This means that it no longer serves you.
- It no longer resonates with who you are at your core. People evolve. So, it's okay for you to change.
- It doesn't make you feel good about yourself. You feel like a fraud, under-maximised, and compromised- like a pretender. That thing has to go.
- It triggers self-talk that is only concerned with what people will say!
- It doesn't belong in the future you see! You must have an outlook for your life- what do you see?
- It feels heavy- like a weight and you don't feel at peace. It needs to go, become the captain of your ship.
**Let’s continue the conversation:
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @tonbra.nwosuagwu
Website: www.tonbra.com
Click the link to register for Life Reset Masterclass coming up on Sunday 26 June, 2022. www.tonbra.com/lifereset**
Today’s podcast is a special replay episode of an awesome conversation I had with the sensational Just Ibe on visioning and why you need a true vision for your life. This episode was so insightful, I knew I had to share with you all on the podcast as well.
If you would like to learn more about how to enter into your next level life and birth a true identity-based vision, then you want to check out the 'Voyage To Growth Accountability Programme' (VGAP).
This programme is a Woman's answer to becoming more and rising to the call of greatness. It is a 6-month never-been-seen-before evidence driven framework, which combines a coaching and execution system that helps Women break free, step into and sustain a life they were wired for, to according to original design.
VGAP is ready to answer the following questions you have in your head; ie ‘Who am I?’, ‘What is my role in the world?’ and ‘How do I let go of what doesn’t serve me so I can show up as originally intended?’
You can no longer afford to keep doubting yourself and your potential. There is a destiny on the inside of you that is waiting to be born and it is time to finally take action.
To find out more and register for VGAP, kindly visit www.tonbra.com/vgap
I look forward to seeing you soon VGAP2022
You can find me Instagram : @tonbra.nwosuagwu and you can also find Just Ibe @justibeconsulting
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On this episode of Created for More the podcast, I sit down with an award-winning media personality; compere, moderator, and MC , Ayo Mairo-Ese. We have the most heart-warming conversation about her journey in life and how knowing her identity has helped her to discover her purpose and mount her pulpit in the world of media.
This episode will help you understand the importance of knowing your identity because it is the foundation of how you interact with the world to make impact in doing, being and having more.
Key Highlights;
- If you knew who you were, you would reject the voices that say otherwise. (7:39)
- Knowing your identity informs what you do and what you can do- to be a leader or a follower. (8:19)
- Every human being is created with purpose in mind. (8:39)
- I was raised to be content and taught how to treat people equally by my mother. (10:52)
- God is the orchestrator of our life’s journeys. (20:01)
- The media world and maintaining my Christian values. (22:16)
- If you’re going to succeed and make impact in any industry/mountain, it takes a level of diligence and excellence without compromising your values.(41:32)
- Why settle for the ordinary when you can be extraordinary? (43:54)
- My greatest prayer is to leave a legacy.(45:41)
- "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with people"- find your tribe.(53:13)
- Be committed to self-improvement.(54:48)
About Ayo
Ayo Mairo-Ese is a fervent believer of Jesus Christ. With a deep passion for the things of God, Ayo has grown to become a spirited worshipper and a woman of substance by God’s grace.
Born into a Muslim family, she became a Christian at the tender age of 9 and made the personal decision to make Jesus her Lord as a teenager on the 31st of December 1999 in the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
She served as a worker in the Redeemed Christian Church of God for many years in several departments. She also served in the capacity of a Minister before she was ordained a Deaconess in October 2011, one of the youngest at the time.
In 2013, Ayo attended the School of Disciples, a one-year intensive teaching and practical course curated by the General Overseer of the church, Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
Ayo is passionate about women, and is committed to supporting women to flourish, develop themselves and live a fulfilled, complete life according to the will of God. She is also passionate about building kingdom marriages and relationships and is committed to seeing marriages and homes thrive in accordance with God’s vision for the family.
Ayo is a multiple award-winning Radio and Television Personality, an Event Host, Blogger and Public Speaker. She also serves as a mentor to young women.
In 2015, Ayo mobilized a group of her friends to go on a 3-month prayer challenge which birthed the Praying Women Circle (PWC), a community of Christian women whose numerical strength currently ranks in hundreds, with committed members across the continents of the world. She considers it a privilege to fellowship with other women in their pursuit of God and desire to grow daily in Him through the PWC platform.
Ayo is happily married to Music Minister Mairo Ese and they both serve at This Present House.
Connect with Ayo
On Instagram: @ayomairoese
On this episode of Created for More, The Podcast, I sit down with Winifred Nwania, a Culinary Expert, Cookbook Author, Etiquette Coach & Expert and also a Cooking Show Host on DSTV. We have the most awe-inspiring, mind-blowing and revelatory conversation about her passion for cooking and her journey to becoming one of Africa’s premier culinary phenomena out of Nigeria. This conversation is so expository and illuminating as it simplifies in the most unique way how a simple skill or passion can evolve into a global message that elevates you and impacts lives in the most extra-ordinary way. If you have ever wondered about the future of your passion, talent or skill, this conversation will provide all the answers you need to get started and honour the call of your purpose to be more, do more and have more.
Key Highlights:
- The passion for winning. (13:49)
- How it all started. (16:27)
- The benefits of National Youth Service Corps lectures skills acquisition. (17:51)
- Documenting her cooking recipes: Sharing pictures on Blackberry and starting a blog whilst working a 9-5. (19:54)
- Quitting her 9-5 job to honour her calling. (20:30)
- The birth of Zeelicious foods. (23:05)
- The role of reading books and prayers in her pursuit of purpose. (29:29)
- Now, what next? (32:09)
- Starting her YouTube channel, hosting her first cooking show on TV and the inspiration from Food Network’s Siba Mtongana. (36:39)
- Resolute self-development through learning and deliberate practice. (41:54)
- The journey is as important as the destination. (47:27)
- Have a vision. (49:09)
- Corporal Sunday’s drills, the lesson of tiny details, and the focusing on excellence. (54:47)
- Vision, tenacity and decisiveness. (59:33)
- My journey is far from over. (1:03:15)
- What making an impact is not. (1:09:43)
- Every one on earth is on assignment. (1:10:48)
About Winifred:
Winifred Nwania, fondly known as Winnie is the founder of Zeelicious Foods Company and the host of the Zeelicious Cooking Series that airs on her YouTube Channel and ‘My Naija Plate’ that airs on DSTV Channel 173.
As a proud citizen of the African continent, her passion to create mouthwatering Nigerian/African-inspired delicacies has taken her and her audience on a tantalizing culinary journey since 2018.
Winnie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of
Lagos. She quit a high paying oil industry job in 2017 to pursue her dreams in
the culinary industry.
Today, she has grown the Zeelicious Foods brand from humble beginnings as a little YouTube channel with a few hundred subscribers into a burgeoning
media empire working with highly seasoned professionals and some of the biggest multinational brands in the industry and now serves a global audience of over 1,200,000 people with her fun and simple cooking tutorials of African and continental recipes.
Winnie has always loved food and all it encompasses, especially the
nutritional aspect. She’s currently studying for an internationally recognized
Nutritionist certification. On completion, she would be a certified Nutritionist—
able to offer professional advice on healthy eating, healthy meal planning, as well as helping people beautify their lives through the food they eat.
By the 1st quarter of 2022, Winnie will launch her first ever cookbook,
‘Winnie’s Sizzling Selections’, the only cookbook you’ll need to step up your cooking and healthy eating lifestyle - in an authentically African way.
Her main drive is the need to promote food sustainability in Africa by ensuring the affordability and availability of food products and services, educating individuals on the art of cooking, solidifying the strength of the food industry in
Nigeria by creating job opportunities and an
On this episode of Created for More, The Podcast, it is More Insights with Tonbra, a solo episode where I share with you from my heart, insights of lessons learned in life as I journey through, feeling every moment. This episode is particularly special as I share my experience from the most impressionable art exhibition ever about the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh the world renowned painter. Although, seemly sad, the richness of this experience and lessons learned is crucial to all listeners of our podcast. This is definitely one episode that emphasises the urgency required to fulfil one’s purpose in life to be more, do more and have more intentionally applying all of your personal agency.
Key Highlights:
- Go in the direction of what feels most like you. (4:23)
- Do whatever feels natural to you. Feel your way through life. (5:54)
- Do not quit before your miracle happens. (6:55)
- Legacy honours diligence, discipline, commitment, consistency and you. (9:15)
- You’re perfect for your genius. (12:01)
- It is not how long but how well. (15:06)
- Your essence can be constrained by your vessel (your physical man). (21:23)
- True authenticity needs no validation. (22:27)
- Creativity thrives in solitude. (25:30)
- Beauty is partial to the observant. (31:00).
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I sit with Katie Benhura who is a medical doctor, NHS GP and founder of an award-winning community group for mothers called Mums Pride where women can feel safe, supported and encouraged.
We have a rich conversation about womanhood and motherhood which I believe will bless and empower every listener to re-evaluate their current situations in other to elevate to the highest versions of themselves.
Key Highlights
- Nothing less than an A is enough. (10:39)
- “I can’t” is not a language I understand. (15:25)
- Finding help as a single mom. (17:07)
- “I don’t care where you’ll be or where you’ll go, don’t let it be because you’re limiting yourself.” (18:03)
- Feeling tired as a mother is a natural feeling, but its not okay to stay tired. (19:40)
- Daily affirmations helped to change my mindset and sticky situations. (20:57)
- Whatever you become in life, you want to be proud of your own journey and you want your children to be proud and inspired. (23:52)
- How a stay-at-home-mother can be more. (25:21)
- Being a woman should be applauded. (27:15)
- Why self-care is important for every woman as you pursue your passion. (31:27)
- Re-evaluate who you are and who you want to become especially when you’re in a sub-optimal relationship. (41:08)
- If the change isn’t visible, you didn’t change enough. (46:26)
- You can do more whatever it is. (47:03)
About Katie
Dr Katie Benhura is an NHS GP working in Kent, but trained in London. She is also the founder of an award-winning community group called Mum’s Pride (@mums_prideteam on Instagram). This is a platform for mothers from different backgrounds and walks in life where they can feel safe, supported and encouraged. They also organise prayer meetings to uplift each other regularly.
This group was founded four years ago after Katie graduated from medical school as she notices feeling very lonely despite good support from family and friends. This is because no one could relate to her journey as a mum.
They pride in being diverse group in terms of religion, age and type of journey. Having said that, Katie is a Christian and this is also her ministry and just her way of spreading the love of God.
The group has the privilege of having many women working in the healthcare sector, so Mum’s Pride also create a Drs group to help and correctly signpost mothers in need. Especially during this pandemic, it has been beneficial to have mothers helping to filter and explain governmental and medical guidelines.
Katie is also a motivational speaker with a passion for Women, Career Women and Mothers. She loves spreading love and hope, making people feel empowered despite their current situations.
Connect with Katie on:
Instagram: @mums_prideteam
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I sit with the refined, elegant, Feminine Leadership Coach, Business builder, Author and Extraordinary Visionary Bodam Taiwo who is called to help women become the most refined, elegant version of themselves and lead in a way that is authentically feminine.
This is a revelatory conversation which every woman needs to listen to evolve from BEING MORE, to DOING MORE, and HAVING MORE with intentionality.
Key Highlights:
- What does feminine leadership look like? (4:00)
- Empathy is a natural feminine energy trait. (6:05)
- We were created to evolve. (13:54)
- Learn to ask for what you need as you evolve in each different stage. (16:07)
- Embracing the new: Get used to the idea of being uncomfortable with your comfort. (18:10)
- Every human being has a deposit that our world needs. (23:50)
- Etiquette is an entire system of behaviour and an instrument of power. (30:14)
- Influence is how women lead: women are meant to be considered on terms innate to them. (34:04)
- Deconstructing masculine (doing) and feminine (being) energies. (38:05)
- How to examine your ‘wounded femininity’ and lean into your authentic femininity. (43:44)
About Bodam
Combine a Marketing Expert, a Feminine Leadership Coach and an Author, and you have the Extraordinary Visionary that is Bodam Taiwo.
During the course of her impressive career spanning 15 years, she has been instrumental in starting new businesses across Africa as well as building sustainable Luxury and Premium Brands across the Continent.
She currently serves as the Premium Spirits Trade Marketing Manager at The Nigerian Bottling Company where she plays a major role in creating and driving the execution of the long-term strategy for sustainable and profitable growth of the Brown-Forman portfolio.
Bodam is on a mission to empower, motivate and catalyse women to live more elegant and purposeful lives by reaching for their dreams, turning their ideas into tangible action and evolving into the best-version of themselves. She helps women get unstuck by inspiring and equipping them to dream bigger, see clearer and live brighter so they can create the life they really desire.
She is the Visionary behind The Refined Lady Movement which is designed to equip ladies, particularly ladies of African Descent, with the tools to become refined and elegant so they can grow impact, influence and authority and distinguish themselves as Leaders.
Through The Refined Lady School, she offers Signature Courses and Masterclasses covering various aspects of Etiquette, Protocol, Grooming, Diplomacy, Communication and Hospitality. She also trains organisations on Leadership, Corporate Ethics and Business Etiquette.
She runs The Advisory Clinic which provides SME’s with marketing strategies to build sustainable businesses. She is also the trainer for the ‘Marketing and Branding for SME’s’ Module at the BAYI Foundation.
Bodam is the Author of Be-You-Ti-Ful, a book she wrote to help women discover who they were created to be. She periodically writes on several online platforms.
She also runs Hangout with Single Sisters, a mentorship platform for unmarried women, where she helps them evolve, grow and thrive!
She is a prolific Speaker and is invited to speak on a number of platforms through the year across a wide variety of topics. She also coordinates two Prayer Ministries for women.
In 2022, Bodam was recognised as one of the Top 100 Career Women in Nigeria by 9-to-5 Chick.
In 2021, Bodam was named one of The Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in Africa by Leading Ladies Africa. She was also honoure
There are things standing in the way of you becoming more. On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I identify five (5) of these roadblocks and refer to them as “More Killers”.
I share illuminating insights which exposes these more killers and give practical strategies on how you can avoid and address them to help you break free from these killers and blossom in life so that you can be more, do more and have more.
Key Highlights
* As humans, we are marked by life's events. (2:11)
* Murphy’s law and the slap incident at the recently held Oscar Awards (3:46)
* Sitting in with yourself to identify your emotional patterns. (7:17)
* “Its not what you look at that matters, its what you see”-Henry David Thoreau
* Being in the wrong battle wastes your time, energy and kills your more. (14: 27)
* Write down a plan. (24:13)
* Give yourself permission to create things imperfectly. (32:14)
* Perfectionism is self-abuse and it is insidious. (33:03)
* Make sure to join a tribe that supports your own internal vision and helps you amplify it. The More Collective is recommended..
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, I sit down with Nigerian-American Global Strategist, speaker, love of humanity, former American educator Nancy Taiye-Aragbaye for a powerful conversation about finding and walking in purpose, Nancy shares deep insights from her wealth of knowledge and experience as she amplifies the importance of purpose.
This episode will inform you and expose you to actionable blueprints that you can leverage today to challenge you to find your purpose and walk in it.
Key highlights
- Your gifts plus experiences leads to purpose. (05:34)
- There isn't a map to achieve purpose, there is just a destination. Combining gifts and experiences to find purpose. (09:15)
- We all are in the world to give and not to take. Your purpose isn't really meant for you but for others. (13:00)
- Nancy's journey into the world of consulting and her pivotal moments.. (15:50)
- Surrender and embrace the journey. Nancy's principles to finding purpose. (24:10)
- Purpose is an activation. (28:13) Everyone doesn't find purpose in life...once it's found it won't be a walk in the park.
- The more you're interested in something..the more you will believe in it. (31:25) When you believe strongly in something...it becomes real to you.
- .What retreat can do for you. (33:29). Nancy's habit of personal retreat.
- The intentionality of being consistent and also raising kids to practice the habit of personal retreat. (37:56)
- Learn to appreciate your silence. (41:45) When you are intentional about getting away from distractions and spending time with yourself, you'll get directions from a place of peace.
- Learn to show up as God sees you. (46:09) He created us to do exploits and have dominion over the world.
About Nancy;
Nancy Taiye Aragbaye has always been an advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Since her youth, history has always been an interest of hers. Fascinated by how communities and cities grow, She hyper focused on developing solutions to transform impoverished communities to thriving environments.
As a former American educator, She discovered a gap in the education system - a desperate need for formal business & leadership development. In response to these challenges, She launched Strategic Solutions & developed The BLAC Model--a comprehensive strategy to business sustainability.
As a seasoned leadership expert & business strategist, she understands that sustainable small businesses serve as a key element to economic mobility.
She consults nationally and internationally with SMEs, Corporate bodies, NGOs & Governmental agencies. She provides fresh ideas and strategic guidance to ensure they obtain their desired outcomes. Her unique perspectives & strategies ultimately help organizations, refocus, re-center and resume with increased efficiency.
In addition to her business & leadership skill-set, Nancy is a Global Speaker and uses her voice to drive transformation across communities and organizations. Her versatile speaking profile enables her to empower women, youth and business leaders across the globe. Whether she is delivering high-quality training or serving as an empowerment keynote speaker, Nancy's ultimate goal is to leave an indelible impact with her audiences.
As a Pan-African Champion, she is known for her philanthropy efforts across Africa & the Diaspora. Her overall objective is to empower individuals & business leaders across Africa & the Diaspora to serve as agents of change.
Connect with Nancy on;
Instagram: @visionsbynancy , strategicsolutionsllc_
LinkedIn: Nancy Taiye Aragbaye , Strategic Solutions Consulting
Facebook: Strategic Solutions Consulting
Twitter: @strategicsolutionsconsulting
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, Tonbra sits down with Funke Adeaga. They have a mind-shifting conversation on the benefits of mentoring and etiquette. Funke is passionate about proper social behaviour and mentoring. At her core she believes the world would be a much better place if we all practiced etiquette. This conversation will challenge you to build intentional mentoring relationships both as a mentor and a mentee, so that you can grow and contribute to making the world a better place.
Key Highlights
- Etiquette is about respect for yourself as well as respect and consideration for other people. (5:55)
- The dynamics of mentorship (12:06)
- Mentoring is a cycle. At any point in time, you are either a mentor or a mentee (14:34)
- Why intentional mentoring relationships are beneficial (24:12)
- Qualities of great mentors and mentees (26:50)
- A good mentor practices servant leadership (30:45)
- How long should a mentorship relationship last? (31:50)
- Importance of managing expectations in mentorship (34:04)
- We are all created to be in relationships. Mentors are nurturers (37:58)
About Pastor Funke
Funke Adeaga holds two Bachelor’s degrees in History and Law; and after completing her Law degree, she commenced her early career in the Finance sector, but later pursued her dream of establishing - JSapphirah, a unique establishment which designed and manufactured ladies’ shirts.
She has been a member of the leadership team her local church for 26 years, and currently oversees the Women’s Mentoring Scheme within the church.
Because of her passion for mentoring, she pursued further studies and holds a Master’s degree in Christian Mentoring.
She later founded “the Christian Mentoring Association”, a body that was set up to raise the awareness and importance of mentoring within the Christian community, as well as promote and improve standards of mentoring practice, through training and support to Mentors, Mentees, Christian leaders and Christian Organisations.
She has since expanded her scope to delivering training in Mentoring for both Corporate Entities and Church Ministries who desire to establish Mentoring Schemes in their organisations. Alongside her passion for Mentoring, Funke is also passionate about Etiquette. She believes that the world would be a much better place if we all learned and practiced ‘proper social behaviour’ when we interact with one another.
She recently wrote a book – “Because Manners Matter” which is an expression of her passion for Etiquette and she regularly runs etiquette workshops
Funke is passionate about encouraging, developing and empowering women, through the appreciation of their uniqueness and worth in Christ and the maximization of individual God-given potential. She also believes in the complete woman; one who is spiritually developed, astute and well turned out, and her message is that a woman should maximise each season of her life.
She enjoys travelling, and reading. She is married with 2 Children.
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, Tonbra shares deep insights on what success is and what it is not. She elaborates on two distinct types of success- effective and defective success. She also effectively deconstructs the different perspectives of success and unpacks six crucial principles of success that everyone listening to this episode can immediately apply in their lives and redefine success to align with each person’s original design for a truly meaningful and impactful life.
Key Highlights
•Deconstructing the different perspectives of success (1:45)
•Effective and defective success (6:54)
•6 Principles of meaningful and impactful success.(9:06)
•"When success becomes a consequence" (21:00)
•"Money will always go where impact is produced" (23:00)
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On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, Tonbra sits down with Networking and Personal Branding Expert, Karika Yonreme to have a mind-shifting conversation on Networking. Karika believes every single person is surrounded by relationships which have the potential to translate into inexhaustible wealth, provided they are cultivated the right way; on today’s show, you get to learn the step-by-step principles.
This conversation will teach you how to be a Prolific Networker and give you insights for both deepening existing relationships and forming new ones, consequently building your net worth, both financially and otherwise.
Key Highlights
- Networking is a lifestyle not a transaction (8:54)
- “Every human being is an inherent connector” (10:26)
- Being genuinely interested in people (19:36)
- Leverage relationships and networking from a place of strength (27:35)
- The 3 layers of networking (35:12)
- “Life is a process, trust the process” (39:14)
- Building tribes (41:22)
- “Rejection is redirection” (44:09)
About Karika
Karika Yonreme oversees the development and execution of entrepreneurship programs focused on ensuring inclusive growth for African entrepreneurs. She is responsible for driving Softcom’s flagship business accelerator program called LIFT, focused on delivering knowledge, Coaching, Technology tools, and Funding to scale African businesses.
Prior to now, Karika worked in a global Energy company where she leveraged her expertise in Business Development, Leadership, and Project Management to drive multi-million-dollar projects across 4 continents: Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe.
Karika has worked with multiple international organizations to champion socio-economic change by leveraging technology to promote networking and business relations. She has also partnered with organizations such as World Economic Forum - Global Shapers, SAWIL, Financial Institutions, amongst several others to deliver keynote speeches, mentor and educate over 20,000 entrepreneurs in areas of capacity development, and Personal Branding for business growth.
Her proven success in leadership, strategy, and human capital development has enabled her to serve in various advisory capacities across indigenous and multinational institutions in Africa, and including being the Country Director for SAWIL Nigeria.
Connect with Karika on:
Instagram @karika.republic
Youtube: Karika Republic.
On this very special International Women’s Day episode, I have a soul rich conversation with Yagazie about womanhood. Exploring unconscious biases, through a perspective that is often not seen. Whilst it’s considerably easier to see biases against women perpetrated by men, what is often not as apparent are the biases we as women hold against ourselves which hold us back from being, doing and having all that we have been created to.
Yagazie Eguare, a renowned professional photographer, creative entrepreneur, a leader and educator is changing the narrative of photography in Africa through her premium photography brand - GazMadu Studios. Yagazie, in this episode, brings truly unique insights and helps shatter stereotypical thinking about what it means to embrace your journey as a woman and live on your own terms even through changing seasons. This episode is for every girl/woman who is becoming and desires clarity and courage to set herself free from limitations, including those she’s unconsciously set herself.
Key Highlights
- “Being female is not a limitation” (9:46)
- Growing up with a bias in a pro-gender blended family (11:15)
- Consciously living fully: Dance, Politics and Academics (16:03)
- Permitting yourself to shut the curtains to a life that no longer serves you (19:38)
- The importance of knowing your identity through rigorous inner work (35:13)
- “Photography and my education are the tools I’m equipped with to reach the many people I am called to” (41:52)
- “The ultimate purpose in life is people.We are all called to people”. (42:50)
- The Money bias: why it is okay to be paid what you are worth as a woman. (45:09)
About Yagazie
Yagazie Eguare is a professional photographer, a creative force, an educator, and a leader within the photography industry who is changing the narrative of photography in Africa through her premium photography brand - GazMadu Studios. She is the lead creative and founder of GazMadu Studios - a premium award-winning photography company that specialises in timeless portraits, documentary photography for weddings, corporate organisations and more including comprehensive education resources for creatives and a thriving photography community.
Members of this community benefit from a wide array of exclusive opportunities covering live training, courses, events, resources, coaching and mentorship. She began this journey in 2012 and since then, she has risen to become one of the most recognizable portrait photographers in the photography industry in Nigeria attracting premium clients of different nationalities. She has been featured and recognised on several notable platforms both nationally and internationally over the past 5 years.
Yagazie is also on a mission to elevate the perspectives people have of photography in Africa. She founded the GazMadu Education platform in 2019 - a trailblazing education platform that equips and empowers creatives across Africa to enhance their skills and build successful, thriving businesses so that they can impact their world with their distinct gifts and talents. Her education platform has impacted over 7000 photographers till date. She is also the curator of the growing GazMadu Education photography community – a global hub for creatives who seek to connect with other creatives honing and leveraging their skills in significant ways locally and internationally.
Connect with Yagazie on
Instagram: @gazmadu, @gazmadustudios, @gazmadu.weddings, @gazmadueducation
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, Tonbra sits down with Adekanmi Olusanya a Cognitive and Innovation Trainer, Etiquette Coach and Bible Immersionist and Corporate Strategist in a captivating Instagram Live chat now repurposed into this thrilling podcast for your illumination and enjoyment.
Adekanmi is a knowledge entrepreneur. A certified etiquette consultant, and the Lead Facilitator of Etiquette Media and Publishing Limited. There is so much to learn and generally relate with from this open conversation based on the science associated with the female brain as well as some biblical truth and statistics that strengthen the uniqueness of the female brain without biases to the male gender. Listen, learn and enjoy!
Key Highlights
- How the female brain differs from the male brain
- 7 Prominent Unique Qualities of the woman
- Women have more cognitive potential than men
- The more empathetic you are, the more creative you become
- “The greatest asset of a person is their attention”
- “We do not make up our emotions to do things, we make up our minds”
- “The more plural your desires, the less powerful your energy, willpower and attention”
- Knowledge is divergent and convergent
- Repetition is genius. It is a conduit and catalyst for attention
- Are my pursuits competing with each other?
- Flow state: Your level of optimal attention and consciousness
About Adekanmi
Adekanmi Olusanya is a knowledge entrepreneur who has researched on over 2000 brilliant ideas and innovations in the last 20 years as well as on the corporate strategies of over 500 Fortune 500 companies and has over 20 unique innovations to his credit including MAAV Meditation, Empathy Engineering, Response Engineering, Selfless Esteem Program and the WRR Reading Method.
He is a London School of Social and Business Etiquette certified etiquette consultant, the CEO of Etiquette Media and Publishing Limited, a cognitive enhancement expert and a life skills trainer.
He cut his teeth as a writer becoming one of the youngest journalists in Nigeria at the age of 16 with Multi Sports News and Pictures and has a twenty-year stint in journalism with companies such as Comet Newspapers (now The Nation Newspapers) and Thisday Newspapers.
His company has consulted for and trained over 200 schools and corporations in Nigeria on etiquette and life skills courses.
He is also a graduate of Accounting from the University of Lagos.
Connect with Adekanmi on
Instagram: @olusanyaadekanmi
Youtube: @Adekanmi Olusanya
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, Tonbra sat down with an amazing personality, an Executive coach, Business Mentor, Change catalyst, Trainer, and Author, Abiola Adediran and they have a most critical conversation about scaling up and the importance of building capacity in business. Abiola is an accomplished award-winning professional in the business world whose work and impact over the years have been instrumental in driving key transformations across multiple sectors.
If you have ever had a longing for more, an unsettling feeling, a lack of enthusiasm or unfulfillment that suggests you need to be or do or have more in your current state and in business, this episode is specifically designed to help you gain personal freedom to elevate.
Key Highlights
- Abiola’s journey to self-discovery (4:56)
- Dealing with the frustration of unused capacity (11:23)
- Finding her voice and message (14:20)
- Deploying your multipotentialite gifts to bless the world. (17:20)
- “It takes courage to do anything. You must be determined to win daily” (22:41)
- “It is disservice to your world when you hold back” (25:50)
- Is there a science to scaling up your business? (26:43)
- Leveraging technology in scaling your business. (38:00)
- Growing your business as a kingdom entrepreneur (41:06)
- Nurturing your ideas and stepping into rapid executions by developing capacity. (45:36)
About Abiola
Abiola Adediran is one of Nigeria’s finest Business and Executive Life Coaches, having worked as a corporate finance and business strategy expert for over a decade.
She is a keynote speaker, author, trainer and mentor, whose work and impact over the years have been instrumental in driving key transformation across different sectors in Nigeria.
With her vast experience in business strategy, auditing, financial management, corporate valuation and investment management, Abiola is regarded as an innovative change leader with sterling results that stand as a model in the industry. She is the Group Chief Financial Officer of a leading investment management group in Africa with investments in banking, oil & gas, real estate, financial technology and private equity.
She is currently dedicated to helping professionals who want to do more with their lives and make an impact in their generation as well as business owners who want to structure their businesses to scale and create wealth as a sustainable legacy.
With an impact that speaks volumes in the lives of those she has impacted, Abiola Adediran is an amazing African shaping the continent for greater good with her expertise and inspiring story.
Her faith underpins what she does as it is more of a calling and assignment than a money-making venture. She is on a mission to raise kingdom businesses that will drive economic empowerment and transform the African continent with global impact and fulfilling God’s agenda. Her mission finds expression through her coaching programs, trainings, speaking engagements, online courses and books.
She is happily married with two adorable children.
Connect with Abiola on
Instagram: @biolaflow
LinkedIn: Abiola Adediran, MBA, FCA, FIMC,CMC
Website: www.biolaflow.com
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, in preparation for the Created for More Summit themed THE ACTIVATION holding on 18-19 February 2022, Tonbra sits down with 3 of the 12 speakers for the summit to have a fireside chat about why anyone should attend and give some insight into what they will be speaking about at the event.
This summit has been excellently curated for anyone requiring a blueprint to activate their inner greatness. Replay of the summit can be purchased at https://selar.co/co32
Key highlights
- Nancy Taiye Aragbaye, a global strategy consultant, global speaker and “lead-her-ship” expert, pan-African champion and educator will be speaking on “Casting a Vision for Your More”. Nancy will address the reason why people are living versus thriving. Particularly drawn to women leadership and empowerment, she is set to activate you. {3:00}
- Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo, a leadership expert, best-selling author and Boundaries coach will be speaking on. “Cultivating self-leadership for Your More” where she will be amplifying her message of self-leadership and the need to live fully and love freely. {5:14}
- Dr Ezinne Okwulehie, an Optometrist by profession and a Mind Reformer and Self-actualisation coach by passion will speak on, “Self-actualisation: A Pathway to Becoming More”. Ezinne will activate you to unleash your greatness, one version at a time with her amazing self-actualisation framework. She strongly believes that being more, doing more and having more is a destination.
- Tonbra Nwosuagwu, The Activator and Convener of the Created for More summit is fired up and will be speaking as the host of this transformational summit, designed to unleash the giant inside you and ultimately activate you for your more.
Click the link below and register to attend for FREE . 👇👇
www.tonbra.com/cfmsummit
Connect with Created for More Summit for updates about the summit and replays on:
Instagram: @createdformoresummit
Our very first online summit is here. If you are tired of status quo and are ready to activate your next level, I invite you to join me at the Created For More Summit 2022, happening on Friday and Saturday 18th and 19th February 2022. This not-to-be-missed event boasts of world-class speakers such as Udo Okonjo (Wealth Strategist), John Obidi (New Media Consultant), Dr Naomi Osemedua (Visibility Coach) , Joyce Daniels (Social Engineering Practitioner) and many others. Click on the link below to sign up for free now.
www.tonbra.com/cfmsummit
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, Tonbra sits down with Global Personal and Business Finance Coach, Chartered Accountant with over 20 years hands-on experience, author, founder and kingdom finance minister, Sola Adesakin for a powerful conversation about the dynamics of making, managing, and multiplying money.
In this conversation, Sola shares deep insights from her wealth of knowledge and experience as she demystifies and amplifies the money message. She also shares why she believes value is a function of your skills and competence.This episode will inform you and expose you to actionable blueprints that you can leverage today to start creating wealth.
Key Highlights:
- Dynamics of the 4 types of wealth. (4:13)
- Demystifying money: The 5Cs of money. (4:30)
- How to deploy your competence and leverage technology for personal development to create wealth in 2022. (11:45)
- Value is a function of your skills and competence and it increases through personal development. (13:59)
- The make-manage-multiply-money-mastery-message framework. (19:28)
- Taking personal financial responsibility. (32:51)
- Her advice on setting financial boundaries, securing your personal financial freedom and the ‘black tax’ phenomenon. (39:08)
- Financial literacy is a combination of the right mindset, knowledge, and skill set, then you take action. (42:52)
About Sola
Sola Adesakin FCA, FCCA, CPA, MBA is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the United Kingdom (ACCA). She is a make-manage-multiply-money expert. She has authored 8 books including the best-selling ‘40 Frugal Rules for Journey to Financial Freedom’ and Fit-To-Fly Financial Plan’. She is the founder of the Smart Investment Club; a dynamic club of astute investors from all across the world. She is passionate about bringing people into the awareness of the exponential abundance God has ordained for mankind and leads them on a transformational journey into wealth and abundance. She believes that everyone is equipped with the talents with which they can live an abundantly fulfilling life.
You can connect with Sola on
Solaadesakin.disha.page
Instagram: @sola_adesakin
Twitter: @SolaAdesakin
Lead Coach; @SmartStewards
On this episode of Created for More, the podcast, Tonbra shares deep insights about practical steps you can take to transform your life in 2022. With the door of January shut firmly behind us, there is a need to assess where we are for signs of changes that align to the resolutions we made at the start of the year. This episode is both for those who are starting to see a few promising buds and as well as those whose gardens do not yet show any signs of yielding to the new. The unique insights and fresh perspective offered on today’s show will teach you how to cultivate real and lasting change.
Key Highlights
- What things have you accepted in your life as true? (2:40)
- “Anybody can be anything if you have the right application of knowledge and practice” (4:51)
- Articulate your beliefs so you know what drive your outcomes. (5:35)
- Be a gatekeeper for your thoughts (6:52)
- Change your perspective - the lens through which you see the world (9:06)
- Context matters-a lot! (12:00)
- How do you make decisions? (16:35)
- Only people who are not afraid to fail, succeed. (20:02)
- You are the average of the 5 people you hang around the most (26:48)
- Does what you want want you? (29:13)
On this episode Tonbra also shares information about her upcoming inaugural Created for More Summit themed THE ACTIVATION, holding on February 18 & 19, 2022. She also gives information about her monthly masterclass holding today 3rd February, 2022 at 8pm GMT titled “Breaking into the New”.
Use the following links to register FREE for both events.
www.tonbra.com/morehangout
www.tonbra.com/cfmsummmit
Let’s continue the conversation:
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @tonbra.nwosuagwu
Email: tonbra@tonbra.com
Website: www.tonbra.com
On this episode about Mind Reformation and Self-Actualisation Coach on Created for More, the podcast, Dr Ezinne Okwulehie, an optometrist with over 10years cognate experience and a passionate self-actualisation coach, speaker, writer, trainer and transformational catalyst sits down with Tonbra to dissect the concept of vision, self-actualisation and how it catalyses mindset transformation for purposeful living. As a mind reformer, Ezinne believes that if you can change the mindset of an individual by altering their thought process, you can change their whole life. She shares her heart on the importance of renewing your mind and the power of affirmations on your path to unleashing your greatness, one version at a time.
Key Highlights;
- The impact of conditioning and reconditioning the human mind (3:14)
- How you see is much more important than what you see (5:56)
- How you know you are not seeing right by the outcomes you are getting (7:40)
- The importance of regular life audits (8:53)
- The power of affirmations (17:42)
- Practicing Mindfulness: The Subconscious mind Versus the Conscious mind (20:33)
- Choosing relevance and your future over your conditioning (23:19)
- The journey to a better life and the importance of a community of intentional activators (24:35)
- Self-actualisation simplified (28:36)
- Growing and birthing purposeful nations from the womb of the spirit (31:52)
About Dr Ezinne
Dr Ezinne Okwulehie is a Self-actualisation coach, speaker, writer, trainer and transformational catalyst. She is also an eye care professional, with over ten years cognate experience.
Over the years she has consistently counselled, coached and mentored visionaries into their place of impact, influence and affluence. She is a strong advocate for purposeful and visionary living.
She is the convener of the 'the whole woman network’ an initiative through which she serves women from all works of life, helping them find and fulfil their purpose. Her method is to use a systematic proven approach to reform and transform the minds of these powerful women through standard training, equipping them to manifest their highest self at every point in time.
She is also the Convener of MINDRATHON and Host of the Unleash your Greatness Conference.
She is the Medical Director/ Lead Therapeutic Optometrist, at EYE SPECTRUM, an eye care service provider, located in the heart of Port Harcourt metropolis, Nigeria.
Over the last decade, Ezinne has taught and exemplified that limiting belief which stems from an unreformed mind is the root cause of no productivity, under productivity and a general dissatisfaction in life.
Her burning passion is to raise a generation of visionary young African leaders that will transform their continent for good and the world at large. Her strategy is to equip and transform the mind of the African youth with relevant, crucial and timely knowledge consistently.
She is a firm believer that a well-equipped mind can achieve anything. Ezinne is married to Kelechi Okwulehie and blessed with an amazing son.
You can connect with Ezinne on
Instagram: @drezinneokwulehie
Website: ezinneokwulehie.com
Email: info@ezinneokwulehie.com
On this episode of Created For More, the podcast, we have an amazing guest on the show. Fijeh Aadum is a renowned international corporate trainer, an enterprise and human capital development expert, a business mentor, an award-winning best-selling author and the founder of the ROSELINE AADUM FOUNDATION. A not-for-profit organisation whose overarching aim is enterprise development across Africa.
I am thrilled to be discussing the subject of “Creativity in Business” with Fijeh who generously shares her insights and experiences on how to use creativity in birthing business transformation.
As a person of faith, Fijeh teaches that everyone is creative in their own right because creativity is finding solutions for common problems.
This episode is for you if you have a desire to serve the world with creative solutions and you do not know how or where to get started.
Key Highlights;
- The importance of making a difference in business one person at a time (7:42)
- How to overcome “analysis paralysis” in business. (20:19)
- The importance of branding and ‘The forget-me-not’ principle (27:49)
- The inevitability of closing a failed business (28:25)
- The viability of scaling a service business (32:40)
- Are creativity and business mutually exclusive? (43:26)
- The process of creativity and sharing failures in business (59:21)
- Her advice on guarding time (1:07:35)
About Fijeh
Fijeh Aadum is an entrepreneur, writer, and philanthropist. She is dedicated to helping you transform your money, your business, and your community.
Fijeh is an obsessive learner, most of her time is spent reading, writing, and providing education that will help you experience the transformation you crave. Over the years, she has spent time traveling and learning from the best in the finance and business world.
She has run businesses on 3 continents and helped clients start-up and run successful businesses, all while making a difference in their communities.
Fijeh is a bestselling author and host of The Thrive with Fijeh Podcast
She is the Founder of Immigrants Thrive, Fijeh Roseline Aadum Foundation for Enterprise Development and Spartan Academy.
You can connect with Fijeh on;
Instagram: @fijehaadum
Personal Website: http://fijehaadum.com/
Immigrants Thrive: https://immigrantsthrive.com/
On the 70th episode of Created For More, The Podcast, I have the honour of a conversation with none other than Jimi Tewe , as my very first guest in 2022.
Jimi sets the scene for what must become a truly transformational year for you by sharing deep spiritual insights and principles. He shares about our mandate for here on earth - Being More, Doing More and Having More - and what it requires from us to live truly significant lives.
From how we cultivate the habit of visualisation to goal setting and accomplishment, plus everything else in between. I have no doubt that this episode will catalyse and position for a truly exponential year.
Key highlights:
- The essence of Jimi Tewe ( 02:52)
- What process of Catalyses? (07:49)
- The meaning of “Going Exponential”? (14:41)
- Why should you go exponential? (17:39)
- Outlook for the year 2022 (23:43)
- His powerful words of encouragements (29:35)
- How you should set your goals in 2022 (36:50)
- Your responsibility as a human beings to lift others (40:41)
About Jimi
Jimi Tewe is a Transformational Specialist and the CEO of Jimi Tewe LLC, a transformational services company operating out of Atlanta, Georgia. Through consulting, coaching and teaching, Jimi provides a range of generic and bespoke solutions that caters to the needs of his diverse audience. Leveraging his experience working with global institutions such as Accenture and working at Senior Executive levels in the financial services industry, Jimi is able to deliver interventions that help to build culture, gain clarity and deliver exponential results.
As a Thought Leader in the Transformational Space, Jimi has developed and deployed several pragmatic models that have helped his clients achieve exponential results in their career, businesses and finances. His simplicity of delivery matched by his insightful approach causes his audience to engage fully with his initiatives and this in turn drives their change. Over the years, he has created and deployed transformational initiatives that has attracted participants from over 30 countries of the world and these include his flagship program, TURN ON THE MILLIONAIRE WITHIN, the EXPONENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM and very recently THE GOAL GETTER PROGRAM.
As an International Speaker, Jimi has spoken on various platforms for associations, corporate organisations and Faith based organisations. His unique blend of authenticity, intelligence, humor and a deep understanding of the audience’s needs and appropriate solutions makes him an unforgettable experience that keeps delivering results way after listening to him. His consistency over the years has been recognised for his contribution in the personal development and performance implement space. He has been recognised as one of the 100 most influential young Nigerians and has won several other awards by many bodies.
As a Human Performance improvement specialist, Jimi is a certified Job Evaluator and Emotional & Social Competence Intelligence Specialist with the Hay Group of South Africa.
Jimi is a member of the Life Coaches Association of Nigeria (LCAN), the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches USA, the American Association of Small Business Consultants, Texas, USA and the International Certified Consultants Association, Canada.
Jimi has authored and published nine books focused on Money, Career, Purpose & Success and has sold tens of thousands of copies over the years.
Happy New Year guys!!!
On Episode 69, I am reflecting on the past year with some intentional questions to help you start 2022 strong.
Listen as I speak about the things I am most grateful for and share my intentions for the current year. This supercharged episode, through its guided questions will help reflect on your life so that you make 2022 a year like no other.
I also share on this episode about a Masterclass I will be hosting today, January 6th 2022, called “The Greatness Code: How To Be Great At Anything in 2022’.
Click here to register to attend for free.
Key learning’s of the episode are:
- The importance of gratitude
- Why we all need a ‘Champion’s Circle’
- ‘The More Collective’ - What it is and how it will help you
- Attaching yourself to those on the same track as you
- Some of the ways you can show up for others
- What it takes to build Mastery
- Being clear about your one thing.
This episode will charge you to live fully and make every single moment of 2022 count.
Let’s continue the conversation:
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @tonbra.nwosuagwu
Email: tonbra@tonbra.com
Website: www.tonbra.com
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On the very final episode of 2021, I am aptly discussing the subject Necessary Endings - The Things You Must Let Go Of To Be More In 2022, with my BFF and friend of the Show Bralade. K. Emenanjo
On today’s episode, you will learn about how to journey into 2022 with your very best chance of succeeding, the true definition of the phrase “Necessary Endings” and why it is important to start 2022 unencumbered by things that do not serve you.
We discuss the power of choice as it pertains to birthing significance as well as the concept of pruning, with great practical insights on the 3 areas / things we must prune to become more in the new year.
This show will help you position for a year ahead like never before and is a masterclass for helping you become all you were created to be.
End the year strong by listening to this episode and don’t forget to share it with others who also need to be positioned for greatness in 2022.
Thank you for being a part of my Tribe. I look forward to hearing all about your successes in the coming year!! I have no doubt they will be numerous.
I look forward to continuing serving you in 2022!!!
Happy New Year Tribe 🤗🤗🤗
Key highlights:
- “What does the term ‘Necessary End’ mean?” (05:01)
- Boundaries in a cultural context (11:27)
- What you must prune (19:58)
- What is good but not best (22:26)
- What is sick but not getting well (28:00)
- What is long since dead (37:08)
- Evaluating yourself and being open for greatness in 2022 (47:54
About Bralade
Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo is the founder of Preach What You Practice Media, home of the PWYP Book Series, Podcast and Institute.
She grew up surrounded by rich literature that her English professor dad curated in her home country, Nigeria. Relatable and didactic, Bralade's work of fiction embodies the rich culture of her heritage and universal principles to live by.
An ardent advocate of authentic leadership and thriving relationships, she coaches individuals and couples to embrace their personal power and leverage healthy boundaries.
Bralade is a writer, speaker, coach, podcaster, engineer, leader and minister. She champions purpose fulfilment, gender and cultural diversity, equity & inclusion. She makes her home in Houston with her three kids and husband, Obioha.
You can connect with Bralade on;
Instagram : @iambralade
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For Christmas 2021, I have a sit-down with some of my BFFs to talk about Christmases past, present and to come.
We reminisced from childhood, teenage, young adult to mommy-life holidays, talking about holiday memories and dancing to Mariah Carey's “All I want for Christmas is You”.
In addition, we spoke about the challenges and successes of this year and our hopes for 2022. Listen to this episode and evoke memories of your own holidays past, celebrate the enigma that 2021 has been and be inspired for a great 2022.
Some key highlights of the episode include:
- The nostalgic sounds of Christmas; favorite carols and songs
- Favourite Christmas memories
- Taking stock of 2021; top experiences, contributions and growth moments
- 2022 in view; key plans and aspirations
- Encouragement for the New Year
Meet the ladies:
Ijeoma Nwakuche is a Senior Executive within the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria. She is also the founder of a newly launched Purple Orchid Project, where she coaches and mentors young female career professionals She is also an author of a soon-to-be published book called ‘The Referral Code’. She is also a wife and mother to three children.
Chrissy Afe is a HR Professional who works within the academic sector in the UK. She is also a hair coach. and a worship minister who takes great joy in seeing people have real encounters in a place of worship. She is also a wife and mother to two children.
Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo is an Engineering Leader in a Chemical Manufacturing Company in the US. She is also a Speaker, a Writer, an Author of the 'Book A Line In The and Sand', and a Podcaster. She is a wife and a mother to three children.
You can connect on Social Media (Instagram)
Myself (Tonbra Nwosuagwu); @tonbra.nwosuagwu
Bralade.K.Emenanjo: iambralade
Ijeoma.M.Nwakuche: ije_miana
Chrissie Afe: @chrissieafe
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On the 66th episode of CREATED FOR MORE, The podcast, I am speaking about my top 7 lessons from 2021 and also introduce a new name for my solo segments (episodes without guests).
Today’s show features a lookback at 2021. I reflect on some of my pivotal moments and share key lessons for you to also take learnings from. I share from my heart and give a perspective of me that is rarely ever seen. Listen in as I talk about pushing through personal health challenges, the events that led to the release of my song “You Are Holy”, my contribution to growth and development in the lives of others through coaching and mentoring and much more. I have no doubt you will be blessed and cannot wait to hear from you on which of my lessons resonate the most with you.
Let’s continue the conversation:
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @tonbra.nwosuagwu.
Email: tonbra@tonbra.com
Website: www.tonbra.com
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On the 65th episode of CREATED FOR MORE, The podcast, We are discussing the subject of ‘Leadership Mastery’ with the incredible Maria Asuelimen, Executive Coach, Leadership Expert and Management partner at AMA Consulting.
On today’s show, we discuss what it means to be a stand-out leader, some of the great competencies all great leaders must embody and the inner workings of how leaders influence people and outcomes.
Listen in on today's masterclass of an episode, as Maria and I discuss how you can become 'More' in leadership. You will learn about how mental and emotional strength support effective leadership and why we must all invest in ourselves to grow our innate leadership capacities.
Key highlights;
. Our inherent greatness (15:17)
. Self-expression through the paradigm of greatness (19:36)
. What makes a great leader (29:22)
. What is your responsibility towards developing your inner leadership competencies? (41:08)
. Why leaders must cultivate emotional and mental toughness (49:59)
. Final words of encouragement (1:00:36)
About Maria
Maria Asuelimen, Managing Partner of AMA Consulting LLC
Maria is a highly sought-after consultant, trainer, facilitator, and executive coach that helps leaders and groups uncover blind spots and unleash their already existing greatness. With over 16 years of experience, Maria’s expertise focuses on Organisational Development and Leadership.
Her wealth of experience has been a great resource for civilian and defense agencies as well as federal contractors. Prior to starting AMA Consulting, Maria led a team of academic advisors at University of Maryland University College, worked at Federal Emergency Management Agency as a Management Analyst for economic recovery programs and managed a portfolio of over 100 firms for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Maria leads a team that helps organisations create and implement practical strategies to achieve their mission, navigate through tough problems and increase their performance
You can connect with Maria on;
Facebook: Ama Consulting LLC
Linkedln: Ama Consulting LLC
Twitter: @AMA_Consulting
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On the 64th episode of Created For More, The Podcast, I am speaking with the amazing Phinnah Chichi. Today’s topic centres on Raising Leaders.
On today’s show, Phinnah shares great insights on the different stages children go through and how they react to things per time. She shares extensively how we can go about getting More from our children through intentionality and positive psychology.
This episode is very inspiring for both parents and parents-to-be because it teaches effective tenets of raising a new generation of leaders who are doing more to make the world a better place.
Key Highlights;
. What does it mean to be heard? (08:09)
. What are the consequences of not getting heard? (10:32)
. What does loving a child look like in practice? (20:27)
. How can broken people have whole children? (26:14)
. What is the difference between criticising and correcting? (28:28)
. How to get your partner involved in parenting? (34:24)
. How do you cultivate time for your children as parents? (37:33)
. How to raise leaders (44:38)
. Her final words of encouragement (55:51)
About Phinnah
Phinnah Chichi is a passionate Parenting Teens Educator / Consultant and a Teens Personal Development Coach who has worked with parents of teens and teens for over 15 years.
She runs an Organisation called Parenting Teens Solutions Ltd which is dedicated to Educating, Empowering, Encouraging and Equipping parents and parent practitioners with the right tools to help their families as they navigate through the changes and challenges of the adolescent journey.
It is her mission to help, support, disrupt wrong parenting habits/norms and transform the lives of families through serving both parents of teens and their teens.
You can connect with Phinnah on;
Instagram : @phinnahchichi @parentingteensolutions @purposedriventeens
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On the 63rd episode of CREATED FOR MORE, The podcast, I am discussing the subject ‘Career Excellence’ with my very amazing sister friend Ijeoma. M. Nwakuche, Founder of the Purple Orchid Projects.
On today’s show, we discussed what it means to demonstrate excellence in the workplace which results in being what Ijeoma terms “referral worthy”. Emotional intelligence, self realisation, identity, perfectionism are some of the core themes of today’s truly enriching conversation.
I love Ijeoma for her consistency and professionalism and I have no doubt that today’s episode will catalyse your growth into being the very best you can be so that you can serve the world with your value and fullest capacity.
Key Highlights;
- Ijeoma as a child (03:46)
- Who and what inspired Ijeoma? (10:11)
- What does it mean to be “referral worthy”? (10:11)
- How to get back on track in life (17:59)
- The difference between excellence and perfectionism (25:32)
- What is “Emotional Intelligence” within a workplace context (31:23)
- What is The Purple Orchid Project about? (37:01)
- Final words of encouragement (43:26)
About Ijeoma
Ijeoma Nwakuche is a Career professional with 16 Years Experience working across various sectors of the Oil & Gas Industry
She is Currently the General Manager at a leading indigenous Marine & Logistics Company.
Driven by a passion to see young Nigerian professionals (particularly women) attain the highest versions of themselves, she founded the Purple Orchid Projects – A free coaching institute for young female professionals geared towards developing outstanding women of value, who will be “referral worthy” in their career and life endeavors; “We are Raising ‘Daniellas’ in Babylon”.
She is a Seasoned speaker, on both national and global platforms, who lends her voice to issues which she is passionate about within and outside her field of endeavour. Such platforms include the Nigerian National Assembly on Nigerian Content matters, Harvard Business School platform, Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE) , and other notable platforms.
She's also involved in volunteer work with international NGO on projects geared towards African youth empowerment in line with various Sustainable Development Goals.
She is a writer who has contributed weekly published articles for National Dailies and is currently working on her first published book.
Ijeoma holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Port-Harcourt, Management Credentials from Harvard Business School ,and an Executive MBA (in view) from Oxford University. She is happily married with 3 amazing children.
You can connect with Ijeoma on;
Instagram : @ije_miana
Linkedln: Ijeoma Mariam Nwakuche
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On the 61st episode of the podcast, I am speaking about decisions and how they have the power to influence our habits.
How do habits link to our identities? How do we make better decisions about what we accept about ourselves? How much power do we really have over the things we don’t like about our repeated actions?
I share straight from the heart in this thought provoking episode, truths that will elevate and help you become more.
Key highlights;
- When my 10year old daughter made a decision (0:37)
- What happens when you divorce yourself from a particular identity (04:59)
- Why you may need to construct a new identity for better habits (07:56)
- How these 5 important tips can help you become more (13:31)
- Why you should give yourself grace (19:56)
Let’s continue the conversation:
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @tonbra.nwosuagwu.
Email: tonbra@tonbra.com
Website: www.tonbra.com
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On today’s episode of CREATED FOR MORE, The podcast, I am discussing the subject ‘Taking Territory - Strategies For Possession New Ground ’ with the inspirational Just Omomo Ibe.
We discuss everything pertaining to what it takes to steward a big vision. From the preparation phase, to building confidence, to stepping into big and bold dreams, and to eventually living in your new reality.
Just is an incredible visionary who describes herself as an aggregator upon which the African continent will be built. Her audacious vision for the emergence of a new Africa makes her one of the most distinguished visionary leaders of our time.
Today’s episode inspires a lot and offers a blueprint for cultivating big visions and driving change, even through seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
It is a much needed key for unlocking your more.
Key Highlights;
- The difference between good and great (06:00)
- Just as a child (15:32)
- How to grab what is yours amidst a difficult situation (24:03)
- What it means to draw down on the More (41:16)
- How to wrap your head around a huge vision and stay focused (49:50)
- How to be audacious in your life’s journey (49:50)
- How to push a very big vision from the start (1:00:32)
- Why it is important to think beyond yourself (1:14:57)
About Just
Just Omomo Ibe is an economic growth and development consultant rebuilding the African economy through entrepreneurship, youth employment, education and trade, she is the President of The association of African Startups a Pan African organisation with upcoming membership presence in the 55 countries in Africa equipping Startup entrepreneurs with resources required to build sustainable businesses with a view to REBUILDING the African economy.
She is a certified global Market intelligence expert fortelling market trends in sectors/ industries, nations and governments with a view to helping African economies compete competitively and comparatively with global economies.
She's a certified global leader from the International leadership institute in the United States.
Lead consultant at The Just Ibe company, a management consulting firm with key focus on SALES, MARKETING, Digital strategy, BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS,
Sustainable Economic development Strategy,Market research and intelligence.
Co- founder of INSCRIBE Tech, a startup Tech company revolutionalising content creation, distribution and Sales.
She is the president of The Just Ibe FOUNDATION , a Non governmental organization Urbanizing communities and empowering widows and Orphans in Africa.
She is a certified Sustainable development expert from the International business management institute, a certified behavioral economy and marketing psychology expert, a certified economic growth and development expert and a certified government economic policy expert.
She is said to be "the bridge between the AFRICA today and the AFRICA we DESIRE.
Her greatest belief is that AFRICA will become one of the greatest economic super powers of the world and is actively involved in making this happen.
You can connect with Just on;
Instagram : @justibeconsulting
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On the 60th episode of CREATED FOR MORE, The podcast, I am discussing how you can Be Phenomenal by cultivating self mastery, with Hair Boss, Dammy Saint Claire.
On today’s show, we discuss the importance of believing in yourself, following your passion and trusting in the one who created you.
Dammy is a firm believer that every human is a creator. As a child, she was boisterous and spontaneous, however after almost losing in adulthood due to low self esteem, she has had to cultivate self mastery in becoming who God wants her to be.
Today’s episode will show you how your thoughts can change your life and will also help you take your place in making the world a better place.
Key Highlights;
- How it started for Saint Claires (05:37)
- Why it’s not enough to stop and stay stuck (9:28)
- What ignited ‘phenomenal hair’ (12:40)
- How she overcame some dark moments in her life (14:56)
- What mentorship can do for you (23:00)
- What Being More means to Dammy (31:02)
- How to find your More (33:07)
About Dammy
Dammy Saint Claire is the owner of St Claire’s Hair.
She is a Trichologist-In-Training. She loves to help women LOOK & BE Phenomenal, so they unlock More Confidence, More Power, More Money & are More Fulfilled!
You can connect with Dammy on;
Instagram : @stclaireshair
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Today’s episode is all about Leveraging Adversity and becoming More even from negative experiences. I speak specifically about how to turn the setbacks we face in life into springboards.
How do we evolve from setbacks? Do setbacks actually teach us anything? How do we reclaim our personal power amidst challenges? How do we transition from victim mindset to warrior status? These are some of the questions I speak to on this very charged episode.
I share from my heart my beliefs around the possibilities that are open to us when we make a decision to rise above limiting circumstances into our higher selves.
I share 6 keys that will help you overcome adversity and reclaim your personal power.
Key highlights
- Get rid of stinking thinking
- If it did not kill you, it means you survived
- “Shifting through the rubble”
- How to go from victim to warrior status
- Stop crying, start building
- Become a choice arrow
Let’s continue the conversation:
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Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @tonbra.nwosuagwu.
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Email: tonbra@tonbra.com
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Website: www.tonbra.com
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On the 58th episode of Created For More, The Podcast, I am joined by Yetunde Bankole-Bernard, fondly known as “YBB'' and we are discussing the subject of ‘Self Reinvention’.
On today’s show, you will experience several mind shifts that will help you develop the audacity you need to own your identity and cultivate self mastery to win in life.
YBB is an experience who brings all of herself to teach fundamental truths about how we can step into our More and become all we have been created to be.
Key Highlights;
- How to own your power (8:12)
- How to unpack your uniqueness (9:40)
- Why you need audacity to own your identity (11:45)
- What you need to do if you feel like you are not walking in purpose (18:06)
- How to understand the rules of Self Mastery (25:44)
- What ‘being more’ means to YBB (28:31)
About YBB
Yetunde Bankole-Bernard is a Marketing Communications Professional | Reinvention & Evolution Connoisseur Corporate Image Consultant | MBTI practitioner | Identity Coach
Deeply intuitive, a proficient communicator, teacher of authentic expression, magnetism and inner wisdom.
Her professional journey began 18 years ago in the marketing communications industry. Her experience is vast and cuts across various industries with a focus on brand activation, PR and media relations, sponsorship leveraging and experiential marketing with multinationals and premium brands like British American Tobacco (Dunhill and Saint Moritz), Nigerian Breweries Plc (Heineken and Star), Unilever, Procter and Gamble, Nokia, MTN, NIBSS and Oceanic Bank, amongst others.
Today, YBB – as she’s known - serves as the Chief Experience Officer at The YBB Company, a Reinvention and Evolution agency. She is an author, speaker, enabler of mind and life shifts, certified Life Coach, MBTI practitioner from CAPT. Florida, relationship/ image coach, and corporate Image consultant. Specifically, YBB works with individuals, companies and teams that desire to articulate their essence and tell their unique story from a place of value, resourcefulness and authenticity in order to inspire others to connect to their vision. She works as the ‘Identity Coach’ but is experienced as ‘The Shifter’.
YBB’s bespoke service tool is RECALL: an identity solution for those at a new beginning, experiencing life transitions or seeking the ‘Next’ of their lives. Through her workbooks, e-books, podcasts, videos, audio experiences and events which are products of her work – YBB focuses on teaching, training and coaching on self-awareness, self-esteem and presence as well as building inner capacity and human connection.
An advocate for maximising abilities, YBB is the Convener of the Recall for Men Conference, the first unbiased city centre conference for men in Africa aged 20-35, with about 2500+ members in its community. In addition to her work with individuals, companies and teams, YBB also serves as the Executive Director of Finchglow Group, a group of eight companies in the Aviation, Travel, Tour and Agro Industries overseeing Corporate Communications, Product Design, Customer and Brand Experience.
YBB is a member of the Institute of Directors Nigeria, a Professional Institute for top Directors in the country and also a founding member of GAIA Africa, a private female members club for Africa’s top 5% C-Suite executives and business founders.
You can connect with YBB on;
Instagram : @identitycoach
LinkedIn: Yetunde Bankole-Bernard
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On today’s show I am discussing Branding For Your 'More' with the Personal Branding Expert, Temi Ajibewa also known as “Electric Temi”
We discuss the process of birthing the more within us and how branding can be a critical asset in transforming one’s life.
Temi is an embodiment of faith and gratitude and firmly believes we all have it in us to create the life we want regardless of our current circumstances.
Today’s episode will teach you How to Brand your life for a well deserving future.
Key Highlights;
- How Temi found purpose (08:23)
- What to do with your past for your life to move forward (18:43)
- How to birth the more within you (26:40)
- How transformation your life (36:34)
- Why it is important to understand your identity and purpose (47:02)
- What does ‘Branding For Your More’ really means (52:21)
About Temi Ajibewa
Temi Ajibewa, popularly called the Electric Temi, is a highly sought after speaker, trainer and results coach in the business and personal development niches in Nigeria because of the way she ignites her audience and clients into possibilities.
Temi is the CEO of Win or Win Consults, a coaching and coaching services company based in Nigeria with footprints in the USA.
She is the founder of The Millionaire Housewife Academy, a foremost edutech platforms for women to leverage on technology in order to create impact, influence and income from their homes.
She is also the visioneer of The Transformers Mentoring Hub, a movement designed to transform young minds of 13 to 21 years old, through mentoring to prepare them to contribute to their countries economies and Africa's greatness.
Temi is a two (2) time Amazon Bestselling author, Certified John Maxwell DISC Personality Trainer, Results Coach, NLP Practitioner, Peak Performance Consultant, an Ericksonian Hypnosis Expert, a Neurological Repatterning Therapist, Results Technologies Advisor and a Firewalker at the Tony Robbins Unleash the Power within Conference.
Also known as the Coaches' Coach, Temi is a fellow at the Chartered Institute of Corporate Mentoring and Coaching in Nigeria, and is a proud recipient of awards such as
– The Business Coach of the Year 2018 Award by the Entrepreneur Africa Awards and
– The Coach of the Year 2019 Award by Crystals Professional Awards.
Temi is happily married and blessed with children.
You can connect with Temi on;
IG/Facebook/YouTube: @temiajibewa
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Today’s episode is all about being MORE. I speak about what it really means to BECOME MORE of who we were created to be. I discuss the responsibility we owe to the world to harness all that we carry and how we develop ourselves to take on new grounds.
How do we grow our capacity? What are some of the deeper connections we can make around our so called ‘messes’ and the process of evolving into our truest selves.
In this very charged episode I share from my heart my beliefs around the true calling I believe we all have as collective citizens of the world and suggest ways of maintaining growth-focused perspectives in everything that we do.
Key Highlights
- Why it is important to build yourself (06:40)
- How to increase capacity (08:41)
- What it means to build competence (12:52)
- How the world benefits from lighthouses (17:51)
- The “More Collective” - What it is and helps you (23:34)
Let’s continue the conversation:
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Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @tonbra.nwosuagwu.
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Email: tonbra@tonbra.com
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Website: www.tonbra.com
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On today’s show I am discussing the subject of Gratitude with Spirited Lawyer, on-air-personality and Gratitude Coach Adenike Oyetunde.
We discuss why gratitude helps us become happier people and how we cultivate an attitude of gratitude in our individual and collective lives.
Adenike’s authenticity is the most striking thing you will hear on today’s podcast. She epitomises courage and radiates so much positive energy as shares with great detail some of her life's most challenging seasons.
On today’s episode, you will learn how to be MORE grateful for impactful living.
Key Highlights;
- The science behind gratitude and thankfulness
- Why some people find it hard to accept gratitude
- How parents can instil the habit of gratitude in their children
- What being MORE means to Adenike
- What can be done for people living with disabilities
- Taking personal responsibility, even in disability
About Adenike Oyetunde -
Adenike Oyetunde is a Lawyer though not in active practice, she delved into the world of media (radio) and was nominated for several media awards, winning some and getting others for recognition on the job.
A qualified Alternate Dispute Resolutor, a qualified Human Resource Personnel, an Emotional Intelligence Coach and a Gratitude Coach.
Adenike in 2017, was a speaker at TedX Gbagada, Lagos. Talking Philanthropy and The Role Of Empathy in Human Society.
She is passionate about driving conversations around the plight of disability in Nigeria. Leading to her establishing the Amputees United Initiative, a social group specifically for Amputees.
Recently appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu on Persons Living With Disability.
A GoalKeeper (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), using Advocacy to push for and encourage the inclusion for persons living with disability in her country Nigeria.
She is an author and a self titled memoir - #Adénìké.
You can connect with Adenike on;
Instagram: @adenikeoyetunde
You can also find Adenike’s book- Adenike, Her Story, Your Movie, His Glory on Amazon.
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Today’s guest will shift your paradigm as it pertains to how one enters into the fullness of who they were really created to be.
How much of who we become is attributable to the privilege we enjoy in your formative years or lack thereof?
My conversation with John Obidi, New Media Consultant, International Speaker and Personal Development Trainer will elevate your mindset around what it means to “CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT”.
On today’s MASTERCLASS, you will learn from John the blueprint for breaking out from the place called ‘average’ and attaining success by leveraging three important components - People, Places and Events.
Key Highlights
- Finding your purpose early (28:16)
- Creating environments that are conducive for success (32:28)
- Leveraging People, Places and Events (41:28)
- “We can’t do everything but we can do somethings” (59:02)
- The importance of Superior Council (1:04:03)
- How to benefit from New Media (1:09:39)
- Sharpening our powers of observation (1:13:39)
- Daily routines for success (1:27:08)
About John Obidi
John Obidi is a New Media Consultant, International Speaker and PersonalDevelopment Trainer. He is a highly skilled, compelling visionary and phenomenal resourceful person bringing practical intelligence and transferable solutions to both the workplace and marketplace as a whole; and doing so in the most innovative and unconventional ways, unlocking admiration and gratitude from clients and industry stakeholders everywhere.In 2018, John was voted amongst Avance Media's 100 Most influential Young Nigerians, coming in 2nd in the final rankings.In December 2018, he won The Future Awards Africa Prize for New Media. In 2020, he was voted among the 100 Most Influential Young Africans.
John currently serves on the Executive Board and as Director of Growth & Future Tech. of Abit Network, one of Africa’s largest Blockchain companies. John is a leading consultant on online digital marketing in Africa and is the founder of HEADSTART AFRICA, a community of over 170,000 business and career professionals.
As a thought leader in personal development, leadership and online marketing, John's blog, podcasts, webinars, workshops, masterclasses, conferences and speaking engagements are acclaimed to be practical, disruptive, paradigm shifting, forward looking and highly progressive.
He has served as keynote speaker in Brazil, UAE, Ghana, Zambia and Nigeria.
You can connect with John at;
Instagram: @johnobidi
Facebook: @Head Start Africa
Email: john@headstartafrica.com
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On this very first episode of the re-branded Created For More podcast, I speak about the MORE that exists within all of us and share the burden on my heart about increasing positive contribution to the world at large. I talk about the acronym M.O.R.E and its context within this podcast and also share about my personal moment of awareness around not fully living as the highest expression of myself. I also speak about future episodes of Created For More, the podcast. I share what to expect and how the insights from guests will deepen going forwards. This episode is both instructive, as it is inspirational and gives an adequate foretaste of our journey together from here on.
Key highlights
- What to expect on Created For More, the Podcast (2:20)
- Digging deep - what this looks like in practice (06:40)
- What More means to me (08:10)
- My moment of awakening around being Created For More (10:00)
- My advise on ‘following the scent’ (19:00)
Let’s continue the conversation:
- Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @tonbra.nwosuagwu.
- Email: tonbra@tonbra.com
- Website: www.tonbra.com
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52 weeks of showing up every Thursday as your Host on this show has meant the world to me.
In 12 months, we have connected through some of the most insightful conversations with amazing guests from all over the world. We have laughed, cried and even put our money where our mouths are, raising funds to support causes that elevate humanity.
It has been my honour to serve you in this way and I look forward to building on what we have as we open a brand new chapter together called Created For More, The Podcast.
I will speak more about the mandate for the new podcast in due cause however suffice it to say that it will be MORE than what we have here, in every sense of the word. Whoop!! Whoop!!
The team and I dug deep to create for you, our esteemed listeners, a most memorable and befitting final episode on The Unscathed Life podcast, so here’s what we came up with. For today’s show we will be serving you ‘The Best of the Best’ both literally and figuratively. You will be listening to a delightful cocktail of excellence harvested from some of the most insightful conversations we have had over the last 12 months. Yes, you read that right. 12 months of mic drop moments packed into one fireball of an episode. Consider this as your parting gift from The Unscathed Life Podcast.
That said, if your preference is to stop reading this right now so you can jump straight into the episode, I don’t blame you. Goodness like this must never be relegated to the back burner.
You are permitted to jump straight in as I offer my deepest and most sincere thanks to everyone who has been a friend of the show over the last year. From our esteemed guests, to amazing listeners and my gracious team who work tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver what we have now come to expect from the show.
I thank you all and I literally cannot wait to serve you in an even bigger and more enriching capacity called Created For More, The Podcast. A new Journey starts on 16th September, however in the meantime, just relax, listen and be inspired.
It's the 51st episode on the podcast today, meaning The Unscathed Life Podcast is nearly a year old. Can you believe it? I have come to you all every single week, without fail for a whole year. Today’s show definitely carries an air of this incredible milestone, as I open the conversation by unveiling a ‘big announcement’ that has been brewing for some time (hint hint: It’s linked with new beginnings).
In an incredible plot twist, I am joined by an Unscathed Life Podcast regular, Bralade K. Emenanjo, as the Host of the show. Yes, you might need to read that again. Bralade and I do a role reversal and I get to be in the hot seat for the very first time.
I usher you into one of the most hugely entertaining, heartwarming, memorable conversations you’ve heard on this podcast. We speak about the genesis of The Unscathed Life Podcast and my experience in conversations with some of the most amazing minds ever. I speak about highs and the low, the unforgettable moments and the behind the scenes struggles no one will ever tell you about podcasting.
Trust me, this episode is not one to miss. Quick, grab a cuppa and get settled in as you listen in and don't forget to drop me a note with some of your favourite moments afterwards.
Key Highlights;
- The Genesis of The Unscathed Life podcast (03:38)
- My experience in 3 words (07:10)
- The struggles behind the scenes (11:17)
- How I have stayed consistent (15:30)
- Favourite moments from previous shows (18:30)
- The importance of storytelling (25:42)
- My words of encouragement to others (28:13)
- How can you become more? (35:36)
- My final words and appreciation (46:04)
On this 50th episode of The Unscathed Life podcast, I have the delightful Noble Ijay with me on the show. Noble Ij is a Licensed Middle School Technology Engineering teacher, a mental health advocate and a youth/teens mentor.
As the Founder and CEO of a non-governmental organisation called The Beautifully Broken Me, she empowers and equips teens and young adults to fully understand their Identity so they can live as originally intended by God. She is also a passionate domestic violence advocate as a result of her personal experience on the subject.
On the show, Noble Ij chronicles her harrowing experience of being in an abusive marriage with her ex-husband of 7 years. We discuss some of the early signs there were problems in the relationship, to the cycles of abuse she endured, as well as the overall impact of the trauma on her mental health and wellbeing which led to her attempt to take her own life.
In a great climax to the episode Noble Ijay shares extensively on what I can only describe as a masterclass on healing and forgiveness. She explains that in order for a person who is hurt to move forward, they must forgive the offender for themselves and avoid the temptation of staying stuck in the pain of permanently nursing their trauma.
In very practical steps Noble Ijay shares how important it is to be intentional about healing the right way and living purposefully afterwards. Today show is a great encouragement to anyone looking to rise beyond hurt and setbacks in relationships to manifest their highest selves.
Key highlights:
- Who is Noble Ij? (4:23)
- Early indicators of being in an abusive relationship (5:00)
- Understanding abuse and lacking confidence (10:13)
- The stage of realisation (16:57)
- Domestic violence and Narcissism (31:49)
- Nursing the wounds of domestic violence and it’s damages (35:27)
- Her healing process (40:02)
- Forgiveness in the context of domestic violence (42:57)
- Why some go back (47:57)
- The “Beautifully Broken Me” Podcast (55:13)
On the 49th episode of The Unscathed Life podcast, I have the incredible honour of having Olu Olabode with me. Olu Olabode, also known as The Purpose Midwife, is a Certified John Maxwell Speaker, Coach & Trainer based in Beautiful British Columbia in Canada.
Olu has a mandate to help people, particularly Women of Faith, Female Leaders and Pastors’ Wives to UNLEASH themselves, birth their God-given purposes and thrive in it whilst impacting the lives of others.
On today’s show, Olu speaks on how good can come out of seemingly bad situations, as we hear of her personal experience of having her son was diagnosed with Leukaemia when he was just 10 years old. She speaks at length about what it means to hold faith and believe for good even in the darkest of times.
We also speak at length about her audacious desire to help, at least 10,000 women over the next 10 years thrive doing what they were created for. With commendable vulnerability Olu shared about a very dark time in her life which led her to contemplate taking her own life and her healing journey since then.
Olu’s desire is to see leaders in ministry live lives that are unencumbered by socio-cultural dogma which limits them from living as the highest expressions of themselves. Being a Pastor's wife herself, Olu gives us unfettered access into what it can really be like and how she thankfully overcame to fulfil her God-given purpose.
This episode will challenge you to live wholeheartedly and become all that you have been called to be.
Key highlights:
- Being passionate about helping and why (7:01)
- ‘All things works for good’– Romans 8:28 (8:17)
- Total restoration (17:37)
- The role of a ‘Pastor’s wife’ (22:41)
- The journey of self-rediscovery (25:54)
- A close shave with suicide (33:49)
- “It is going to be alright” (38:42)
- The journey of intimacy (40:04)
- Finding strength in helping others (40:20)
- Taking that one step (44:17)
- The birth of ‘UNLEASH’ (45:41)
- Finding purpose (52:49)
To connect wth Olu, use the contacts below:
Website - www.oluolabode.com
Instagram - @iamoluolabode.
Facebook: Olu Olabode
Twitter: iamoluolabode
Linkedin: Olu Olabode
On the 48th episode of The Unscathed Life Podcast, I speak about six foundational truths you must know about yourself. In my first point, I share how we as humans are containers, meaning we are all, carrying something of value and that we have been created for a specific reason.
I also speak about being crafted optimally and how we have all been specifically endowed with specific gifts, talents and personalities to fulfill specific purposes here on earth. Knowing ourselves well enough is what helps us leverage resources available to help us grow and achieve the highest call on our lives. Failing to do this unfortunately leaves us open to being leveraged by others for either good or bad outcomes
I speak about how we all have it in us to move faster under the right conditions. There are certain conditions which help you catalyse your growth exponentially, your job is to decipher what they are. I conclude by speaking about the principle of giving to become. You must “Give more to Get more”. The more you give, the more you will have the resources to continue giving.
Key highlights:
- “We are all containers (0:57)
- Made specifically for a purpose (3:07)
- Being crafted optimally (04:41)
- Man know thyself (12:37)
- Fulfilling purpose with speed (17:09)
- “Give more to Get more” (20:28)
On the 47th episode of The Unscathed Life podcast, I have the privilege of interviewing the incredible Edirin Edewor.
Edirin Edewor is a Multiple Amazon Bestselling Author, an award-winning Entrepreneur, International Speaker, Coach, Principal Consultant and Founder at Edagho Solutions with footprints across Africa and the UAE. She is a foremost Thought Leader on Mindset and Business Strategy for Entrepreneurs, as well as the founder of the Online Publishers and Entrepreneurs Network (OPEN), a community of over 29,000 Authors, Writers and Entrepreneurs. Till date, she has helped over 1,500 authors get published online and in print, with more than 200 Amazon bestsellers emerging.
On today’s show Edirin discussed her life, starting from childhood, she gives insights into the things that have contributed to her being the Woman she is today. We talk about her being the eldest amongst her siblings and how that shaped her perspective on responsibility, organisation and leadership as a whole. Edirin started telling stories as a child to soothe her younger ones when her mother was not home. Little did she know that this would serve as the spring block for her current love of storytelling and would also help her harness the potential in visualisation from a really young age. Edirin shares how everything she visualised as a child has come to pass and how we as humans have very personal powers for creating our own reality, by simply speaking what we want into being.
The conversation deepens and we get the honour of seeing Edirin in a light that is rarely seen. She speaks of her struggles as a teenager diagnosed with clinical depression, attempting suicide before the age of 20 and finding the will to live through mental health challenges in some of the darkest seasons of her life. She shares about the toll it took on her and her self esteem and how things only got better when she took where she was as her rock bottom and became more intentional going up from then on. And so they did. Things got better, until life threw her another curveball when she was diagnosed with early onset Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2016.
This episode will teach you what it means to be resolute in the face of adversity and how to cultivate a belief system that will help you thrive, regardless of circumstance. You will learn about what it means to truly honour the gift of life and the importance of changing your perspective to one which allows you to draw parallels between the trials you experience in life and the capabilities that are unleashed in you to become a wounded healer, helping others on their respective journeys.
Key highlights:
- Visualizing as a child and manifesting in adulthood (3.50)
- Being diagnosed with clinical depression as a teenager (7:08)
- Becoming intentional about her choices while battling early onset Rheumatoid Arthritis (10:20)
- Why doing afore-mations are better than affirmations (11:17)
- The power of love and forgiveness (14:49)
- Her words of encouragement to those feeling like they might want to give up (24:08)
- Finding God in his word (28:49)
- A healthy mind is more important than a healthy body (34:06)
- Everything is possible - her words of encouragement to those with health challenges. ( 38:25)
- The birth of her online community (44:07)
- Book writing 101: Why we all need to be Authors (52:08)
You can find Edirin on Instagram at @edirinedewor or on her website here
You can also find her Facebook Community ”Online Publishers and entrepreneur network” here
On the 46th episode of The Unscathed Life podcast today, I’ve got the amazing Itofa Ivarah with me. Itofa Ivarah, an incredible young man, who answered the call to greatness when he was only 19 years old. He started a Non Profit called Church On The Street, an organization focused on tackling food insecurity among low-income communities, whilst also preaching the word of God.
On today’s show, Itofa talks about the importance of rising to who we have all been created to be. His firm belief is that we have in us everything we need to make a difference here on earth, whether or not we realise it. Itofa shared his very emotional and personal story of growing up in poverty, stating that that was what allowed him to connect to the needs of others in similar situations, and helped channel his energy towards serving others.
Itofa started Church On The Street with only N4,000 in his bank account and uses this as a basis to encourage listeners to also do the same and start whatever is on their heart, even if they have meagre resources.
This episode will help you unlock the greatness inside of you by simply encouraging you to ‘Get Started’ and birth the future that is on the inside of you.
Key highlights of the episode:
- Itofa and his childhood days (3:00)
- The one conversation that turned his life around (05:02)
- Responding to the call of purpose (14:19)
- The birth of Church On The Street (16:46)
- The importance of taking the first step (23:02)
- Final words of encouragement (29:19)
Asides his charity work, Itofa is a global speaker whose story has inspired many across the world and is also the Founder and Managing Consultant at a company which helps people start up Non Profit organisations.
You can find Itofa on Instagram
@itofaivarah
@churchonthestreetng
On the 45th episode of The Unscathed Life Podcast, I am doing a solo show where I am discussing the subject of TENACITY. I see tenacity as a crucial link between what we desire and the things we actually go on to accomplish. I speak on the basis of tenacity and the ways in which it differs from resilience. I shed light on the aspects of our lives which benefit the most when we have what I call a ‘good tenacity reserve’.
I see tenacity as one of the core pillars of manifesting our highest selves. To live as the highest expression of yourself, you must be consistent in your pursuit of the outcomes you keenly desire. Tenacity is how your inner man partners with you to succeed. I touch on how low tenacity reserves is one of the most potent killers of our time, how it makes us abdicators of domains that have been given to us, and discuss how we can grow into people who eventually become territory takers.
I also discuss my Tenacity Funnel. This funnel sheds light on why people tend to be inconsistent in certain areas of their lives and further explains the concept of tenacity in a way that is easy to process and connect with real life scenarios.
This episode will charge you and is a masterclass on everything you need to know about how you can be more tenacious and consistent in life. So if you have noticed certain areas of your life where you struggle with inconsistency, I am pleased to share that this episode will help bring clarity you need also with steps that will help you make changes to your current reality.
Key highlights of the episode:
- Definition of Tenacity and it’s differences from Resilience. (3:13)
- What Tenacity does for us (13:40)
- The link between Tenacity and Living Unscathed (16:00)
- The Tenacity Funnel
- Herding (17:32)
- Interest (23:37)
- Passion (27:40)
- Mission (30:30)
- Vision (33:50)
On the 44th instalment of The Unscathed Life podcast, I have the ever beautiful and amazing Uche Lotanna Anajemba. Uche who I consider to be one of my Mentors is a certified John Maxwell Coach, a Speaker and Trainer. Uche is the founder of Classroom to Boardroom as well as an Entrepreneurship Programme called The Extraction. She is a SERIAL entrepreneur who’s reach and influence spans across a number of industry sectors.
We cover a lot of ground on today’s episode starting with the core of how we evolve as human beings to the importance of launching out early in life and experimenting with different pursuits, so we begin the process of refining what we have been called to do here on earth. The differences between our core purpose and the vehicles of expression which help us propagate our unique messages. Uche also spoke about how truly seeing ourselves as being made in the image and likeness of God supports us in having the self belief and confidence to break barriers, and become multi-potentialites without conforming to socio-cultural stereotypes which dictate that we should be one thing alone.
Despite being many things, at heart, Uche defines her true calling as being a teacher because every single day of her life, she teaches and so she does on today’s show. She teaches extensively on the subject of ‘Waiting’.
Uche redefines the concept of ‘Waiting’, from something that many see as applicable only to a subset of society, particularly in the African cultural context. ‘Waiting’ would usually mean waiting for a child or a spouse, but instead, Uche’s view, which is the truth, is that we all wait as human beings. Whether it is a job, a business or even recognition which measures up to the value we carry.
“The waiting room doesn’t have to mean that life is placed on hold” she says, because whatever you are waiting for, is just an aspect of a bigger vision you have been given to fulfill. She shared advice on how to manage the internal and external pressures during such seasons and also her very personal stories of being in seasons of waiting. Waiting to get married and also waiting to have her son.
Even in her time of waiting, Uche never gave up on her belief that each of those seasons would come to an end and that same hope is what she draws on to teach from today.
Today’s conversation will charge you to always be intentional about manifesting your highest self especially when you are in a waiting season.
Key highlights from the episode:
- The difference between a vehicle of expression and your main purpose (6:57)
- The dimensions of Uche Lotanna-Anajemba (11:08)
- The early discovery of her gifts and talents/defining her purpose (16:26)
- The promise in multiple ventures (23:20)
- Core principles for loving productively whilst juggling the demands of family life and other pursuits (27:57)
- Her journey to motherhood (32:20)
- Learning to do whilst waiting (40:33)
- Her thoughts on ‘growing a thick skin’ amidst societal pressure. (44:31)
- Her final words to those in seasons of waiting. (48:07)
- Her first experience of love in the purest form; The birth of her son. (54:10)
- Turning her pain into purpose; the birth of Gravida. (56:17)
Connect with Uche :
Via Instagram here
Via Website here
On the 43rd instalment of The Unscathed Life podcast, I have the amazing Padebi Ojomo with me. Padebi Ojomo is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer, Consultant and Speaker. She is a Serial Entrepreneur and a Business Growth Expert, who helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
On today’s show, Padebi shares personal stories about her childhood and the impact of her Mum and Dad’s separation on her and her siblings when she was just age 13. She shares about the emotional toll she experienced from the sudden absence of her mum.
Padebi gives us insights into her entrepreneurship journey, which started just after her Mum left, as a coping mechanism, and subsequently morphed into a series of successful businesses. I consider Padebi to be a fierce go-getter who still manages to live a genuinely relaxed life, so I was eager for her to spill the beans on some of the habits that have helped her maintain the calm life she paradoxically exudes.
Padebi did share and when she did, she spoke to the heart of how one of the ways she lives life without overwhelm is by simply maintaining a solution oriented approach. On this episode, you will learn about focus and the importance of prioritising personal growth through daily routines which will give you an edge over the rest of the world.
This episode will help you become more intentional about your personal growth and teach you timeless principles on Personal Values, True Authenticity, Relentless Discipline, and Unparalleled Self Control. I have no doubt that the strategies you learn on this episode will promote you manifesting your higher self going forward.
Key highlights from the episode;
- Her earliest challenge as a teeneger (4:51)
- Starting a business at age 13 (12:02)
- Padebi’s way of navigating pain (14:18)
- Managing overwhelm and always prioritising a solution orientated approach (18:01)
- Discussing Focus (in big and small things) (22:36)
- Maintaining authenticity of character (32:15)
- Her morning routine; Why you should prioritise your mornings (45:03)
On this 42nd instalment of The Unscathed Life podcast, I am discussing all things 'Service'. What it is, what it does for us and some broad examples of ways in which we can serve others.
I feel service is one of the purest forms of human interacts and every single day of our lives, we are either being served or serving others and at times it is easy to not value or overlook these acts, because they do not come in the conventional ways we have been taught to recognise service.
So today I speak extensively on 'what is in it for you', why is important for you to be more service aware and what the key intersections are between serving others and Living Unscathed.
I also share what I am calling my 'My 5 Ps' of service which are Presence, Physical gestures, Promotions ,Provisions and Provoking. If you are reading this and you are given naturally to service or perhaps you are one of those for whom service doesn't really come naturally, I invite you make service a lifestyle by joining my 5 week 'Acts of Service' challenge. Hear more details on this on the podcast. Click here to download the workbook so that you can be on your way to helping the world become a better place.
Key highlights of the episode;
- What service does for us (4:20)
- The intersection between service and Living Unscathed (17:28)
- Myths of Service (20:48)
- The acts of service; my 5 Ps. (33:28)
- How can you make service a lifestyle (40:14)
- My 5 week 'Acts of Service' challenge. (43:11)
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed for it.
Gofundme for this episode: https://gofund.me/62d1b59f
On the 41st episode of The Unscathed Life Podcast, I have the incredible honour of hosting Erepere Bello. Her name Erepere might as well be a synonym for Unscathed because she epitomises every single thing we stand for on The Unscathed Life Podcast. Erepere, a mother to 3 lovely girls, and a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patient living with MS in Nigeria for the last 10years. In a bid to create more awareness and to help others with Invisible Diseases, Erepere founded an NGO called Multiple Sclerosis Awareness in Nigeria (MSAIN) as a medium for this movement.
On today’s show, Erepere shares her journey living with MS for far. She chronicles her emotional story of how her near perfect life changed suddenly with the onset of MS. We discuss the toll MS has taken on her physical health and well being in general. Erepere shares her journey to self-discovery and the importance of knowing and always being true to yourself. The balance between accepting painful realities against a context of cultural and religious expectations of not succumbing to negative outcomes. The delicate dance between being strong and knowing when to lean on others for help. Mothering through health challenges and the dynamics of taking care of her 3 kids and vice versa. Amongst many other thought provoking insights, we discuss the subject of healing from long term illnesses and how you navigate a path towards manifesting your highest self regardless of what you are going through.
All in all, Erepere’s “never-say-die” attitude shines through this entire conversation. At the heart of everything she shares is her desire to teach others, both through her personal walk and her acts of service towards others. Erepere proves unequivocally on today’s show that you do not have everything to help others. All true service requires is desire and intent. There will always be something in your hands that you can use to help others, no matter how incapacitated you believe yourself to be.
I strongly encourage everyone who listens to this episode to support Erepere’s work in creating awareness of Invisible Diseases in Nigeria. Your donations will help support sufferers with getting access to medication for mental health and overall well being. Kindly use the following link to donate: https://gofund.me/62d1b59f
Key highlights of the episode;
- Her journey to self discovery (4:15)
- The importance of taking personal responsibility for one’s self (8:27)
- What is Multiple Sclerosis? (16:52)
- Finding simple pleasures (21:46)
- The downside of being too strong (25:08)
- The balance between accepting care from people and caring for yourself (32:38)
- “Even in pain, learn to be patient and understanding with those around you because it can’t be about you alone” (33:49)
- When and how to accept painful realities (38:22)
- Navigating motherhood as a single parent (47:16)
- The birth, intention and inspiration for her NGO (55:15)
Connect with MSAIN on FB here: https://www.facebook.com/MultipleSclerosisAwarenessNG
Connect with MSAIN on IG here:
https://www.instagram.com/msawarenessinnigeria/
Thank you for listening, rating, reviewing and subscribing to this podcast.
Whoop! Whoop!! It’s our 40th episode !! I am super grateful for how far we’ve come.
To celebrate, I bring you an epic conversation with an incredible embodiment of wisdom in the person of Dr Niyi Borire.
Dr Niyi is an award-winning Neurologist, Lecturer, Neuroscience Researcher, Author, Speaker and Change Agent, who is on a mission to help people navigate change, without losing their purpose, identity and individuality.
On today’s episode, we speak at length about change. How do we navigate change when life throws us curveballs? How do we stop our past from influencing our future? How do we grow from change instead of letting it reduce us?
Dr Niyi also shares aspects of his life story. Growing up in poverty and having a somewhat tumultuous and abusive relationship with his Father, we discuss the impact of childhood trauma on him and how it shaped his own perspective on Fatherhood.
This episode is loaded with mind blowing insights about what it means to have relentless faith, to not give up on your dreams, to love wholeheartedly and to chart your course towards a future that looks nothing like your present reality.
They say the one constant thing in life is change; this masterclass of an episode helps you navigate change in a way that helps you grow and become better. .
Key highlights;
- Navigating change; his personal story (12:45)
- Having a positive attitude in painful circumstances (17:17)
- Moments of trials as a young christian (21:20)
- Being intentional about his choices and breaking the cycle of pain (27:44)
- “How do you stop your past from influencing your future?” (28:50)
- Being sexually molested at age 6 (31:12)
- Finding “The One” (his wife) (33:26)
- “Healing takes time” (47:46)
- The Story of Haggai ‘Unloved and Unwanted’ (52:17)
- “You can become more, even in your comfort zone” (59:15)
- Personal branding 101 (1:01:16)
- The importance of building a team (1:06:28)
Dr Niyi is an Amazon best-selling author of an autobiography titled Navigating Change: Timeless Secrets For Growth in an Ever-Changing World. Dr Niyi also mentions his latest book, (which will be out soon), titled “Haggai, Unloved and Unwanted”, a book written for people who have given up or are about giving up because they feel unwanted or are still holding on to their past experiences
Dr Niyi Borire is blessed with a beautiful wife, Yemi. They are both pastors at the Beautiful Gate Church Sydney, Australia. They are also blessed with two wonderful boys.
Connect with Dr Niyi :
On Instagram: here
Purchase his book 'Navigating Change' - here
Check out his website: here
On today’s instalment of The Unscathed Life Podcast, I am super excited to have the amazing Enitan Agidee. Enitan is a hair coach, she is actually UK’s first hair coach and is also a board certified Trichologist. Enitan is passionate about hair, black hair specifically. Her ambition is to support black women in having bold expectations for their hair and scalp health.
This 39th episode is filled with great teachings from Enitan about her journey to becoming one of the UK’s most sought after Hair Coaches. Starting at the very beginning, Enitan discusses having to flee from Nigeria to the UK very suddenly due to fear of political persecution and instability at age 11.
Enitan, who's Dad was Nigeria's former elected President and was sadly killed shortly after his victory describes how life changed rather dramatically for herself, her mum and siblings. Going from comfort and immense affluence in one moment to barely having enough to eat and to having move houses about 11 times in one year, Enitan speaks of the impact of this experience on how she viewed the world and money. We discussed her strained relationship with her mother and the importance of mirroring healthy mother daughter relationships for our kids to see.
Ultimately, we get to talking about her journey to starting the Healthy Hair Studio. We discuss how easy it is for God-given gifts and talents to be disdained because of our expectation that every gift must come with a measure of grandiosity. Enitan literally single handedly created an industry from scratch with a purpose that didn’t seem "reputable” at the time. Enitan went against the grain and she teaches us how to do the same in our own lives. She gives truth to the fact that we can all pursue our God given purposes uniquely without trying to fit into any mould.
Today’s episode shatters the stereotypical thinking on purpose and also helps us see that serving our highest call, unapologetically, is where we start to yield the benefits of being in our Zone of Genius.
Key highlights of the episode;
- Enitan as a child, including pivotal moments which includes the loss of her father and having to flee to the UK for safety with her mum and siblings (6:30)
- Struggling to overcome resentment for parents (09:38)
- The power of love demonstrated by her sister (17:17)
- “Your gift is supposed to come easy”. What you were called to do is meant to be effortless. (29:40)
- “Don’t dismiss your gift because you are looking for something impressive (30:42)
- The birth of The Healthy Hair Studio. Going against the grain of conventional hair styling (32:59)
- “If you don’t find your purpose and fulfil it, you will underserve your generation” (38:22)
- “There is somebody suffering because you refuse to use your gift” (39:00)
- The divine revelation she had through her daughter (51:40)
- The journey thus far (1:00:03)
You can connect with Enitan and also access her awesome range of hair products using the details below?
Connect with Enitan on;
Instagram: @entianhaircoach
Website: www.healthyhairstudio.com
On today’s show, I am talking about lies. Yes, lies! The lies you tell yourself which prevent you from unleashing yourself and achieving the greatness already on the inside of you.
I speak extensively on seven specific lies which often play in our subconscious and have very damaging consequences on our view of self, because when conversations happen on the inside of us, it is often more difficult to distinguish between actual facts and what we say to protect ourselves from disappointment or even failure.
This quote by Mark Manson captures it nicely “We lie to ourselves as a way to protect ourselves. Then, once dependent on the lie to remain emotionally stable, we protect the lies in turn”.
This episode will provoke you into becoming more aware of your subconscious mind and limit any self-talk that may be robbing you of becoming all that you were created to be.
Key highlights of this episode are:
- Life is a continuum, there will always be room for growth and improvement (1:58)
- Everything you purpose to do in life already has time allocated to it. Time isn’t created when you need it, time is repurposed (7:33)
- Managing the perception people have about you is not a worthwhile endeavour (10:00)
- The truth about boundaries and why you cannot make someone change (16:14)
- If you operate from the premise that everything is working for you, you are much more likely to to see positive results (21:30)
- “There is absolutely nothing wrong with you” (29:01)
- Nobody is a certain type of person, everyone has the ability to learn (35:04)
- Growth mindset vs fixed mindset (36:00)
In conclusion here’s an abridged version of a Don Miguel quote which encourages us to “..avoid using our words to speak against ourselves and to always use the power of our words in the direction of truth and love.”
On episode 37, we have our youngest ever guest on the show! Teenager Dade Adeniyi, comes on to inspire and prove that no one is ever too young to make a difference.
Dade at age 15, like regular teens loves to dance, act, make music and create new things. However, that is not all there is to her. Having sadly been a victim of bullying at her secondary school, Dade decides to not only speak up for herself, but also champion an Anti-Bullying movement by authoring a book called CALM DOWN when she was just 14, to help change the narrative of bullying in Secondary Schools in Lagos and further afield.
Dade, who I consider to be one of the bright lights of her generation, literally gives life to the expression, 'when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade'. She exemplifies what it means to Live Unscathed and proves that indeed we all have what it takes to manifest our highest selves regardless of circumstance or age.
This episode will inspire you to not only stand up for what you believe is right, but to also go beyond and make a difference so that others can also benefit.
Key Highlights;
- What inspired her book ‘CALM DOWN’ (2:58)
- Finding it difficult to make friends - The impact of going against status quo (8:30)
- Taking advantage of the lock down and writing a book at age 14 (14:07)
- The role of parents in the lives of their children (20:00)
- The importance of parents building strong and healthy relationships with their kids to gain trust (26:54)
- Parents investing more in the interests of their children, instead of dictating their paths (33:21)
- Dade’s take on modern Feminism (39:49)
Dade’s book CALM DOWN, is a book for kids/teenagers that are having trouble speaking up for themselves and dealing with peer pressure. It is highly recommended for teenagers who may be experiencing bullying or still trying to find themselves.
Contact Ronke Adeniyi to order a copy.
On this 36th episode of The Unscathed Life Podcast, I have the incredible honour of hosting the phenomenal Raquel Daniel. Raquel is a social entrepreneur and educator working in poor and remote communities in Nigeria focusing on education for children & reproductive health for adolescent girls through her Foundation called ‘Beyond the Classroom’.
Raquel has received numerous awards including the 2021 Luther King Heroes Award, the Women of Impact Award 2021, the Women Achievers Award 2021 and lots more by doing no more than spreading light and giving hope to so many in dire need.
On today’s show, we go beyond the impressive awards and well deserved accolades into Raquel's incredible backstory. Raquel’s dream was to set a new education standard in her family as no one had ever gone beyond secondary school. She nursed this dream until it was threatened in her early teens when there were plans to marry her off to fund her brothers remaining in school. Raquel ran away from home shortly after. Her unbreakable spirit, relentless optimism and heart for God were the saving graces that helped her survive tumultuous teenage years of homelessness and precarious living in a Lagos brothel.
This episode encapsulates what we preach here on The Unscathed Life Podcast. We all have the power to thrive even amidst difficult circumstances and must aim to start fires for positive change in whichever capacity we find ourselves. Raquel’s humility, resilience, selflessness and tenacity were the building blocks which led her to become the change she desperately wanted to see in the world.
Key highlights;
- “You have the power to change what you don’t like” (05:03)
- Nursing her dream of finishing Secondary School (09:12)
- Running away and becoming homeless (10:15)
- Starting a business in a Brothel(18:11)
- How technology changed her life: Going from Cleaner to Office assistant in one day. “The importance of learning new things” (34:57)
- Admission into University through divine help (42:46)
- Helping others with nothing but empathy and sincerity (53:52)
- The birth of “Beyond The Classroom” (59:24)
- The importance of Owning Your Story (1:07:03)
- How to become a Changemaker (1:10:38)
- The three types of people: Fire Starters, Fire Lighters and Fire Tamers (1:05:03)
Raquel is also the co-founder of Nzuriaiki.com, an online platform designed to showcase volunteer opportunities in Nigeria.
She is the author of FLOW: a girl’s guide to menstruation, There is a New Virus in Town: a coronavirus awareness book for children; The Alphabet Book on COVID-19; Squeaky Clean; a personal hygiene book for girls and she most recently launched a set of colouring and tracing books for children.
Asides, its focus on education, reproductive health and hygiene, the Beyond the Classroom Foundation also provides skill acquisition support to her beneficiaries. The Foundation has a new project running through May 2021 in Abuja, themed “The Menstrual Hygiene Project For Girls”, and its focus is to educate young girls about menstrual hygiene and provide 3 month worth supplies of sanitary towels.
For further information on how to support the Project/Foundation, see details below;
Instagram: @itisiraquel or here
Twitter: @iraquel
Website: www.raqueldaniel.com
On today’s episode of The Unscathed Life podcast, I am super delighted to be discussing the intersection between Identity and Purpose.
We often mistake the roles we embody for our identities, when they are not exactly one and the same thing. Your identity is actually the sum total of your self-construct, consisting of everything that you are, which includes your likes, beliefs, perceptions, talents, strengths, weaknesses and even your dislikes. The unique blending of all of this is what makes you the person that you are.
Purpose, on the other hand as we discussed on last week’s podcast, is the reason for which a thing exists. When something is defined as purposeful, it means it was preconceived in the mind of the creator of the thing.
So how does one’s Identity link with their Purpose? Well, on today’s show, I share 6 powerful pointers that help in understanding the intersection between the two that you can go ahead to leverage all of the uniqueness that exists.
Key highlights of the episode:
- The true meaning of identity (4:05)
- “Your identity is multi-layered. There are so many components that make you who you are”. (6:50)
- “We have all been wired differently and our wiring is different for a reason”. (11:46)
- The intersection between Identity and Purpose. (17:58)
- “If you know who you are and what you were created for, it will compel you to act on brand” (20:00)
- “Your gifts and talents are the superpowers given to you for the accomplishment of your purpose. (24:05)
- “Purpose is like a life jacket” (29:00)
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to know more, I would love for you to join my FREE webinar coming up on Saturday, 15th May. I will be giving insights on ‘How to Leverage Your Unique Identity’. The webinar will be taking place in my new CREATED FOR MORE Community on Facebook. Click here to register. If you are listening to this episode after Saturday 15th May and would like a replay, kindly send an email to tonbra@tonbra.com to be added to my awesome Facebook Community.
I look forward to seeing you at the webinar.
On this 34th instalment of The Unscathed Life Podcast, I am delighted to host the phenomenal Dr Samuel Ekundayo. Dr Samuel is a Senior Lecturer, an Author, a Life Coach, a Preacher and a Transformational Speaker who is based in Auckland, New Zealand.
He is often referred to as the “Purpose Preacher” and his mandate is to help people discover their purpose, for fulfilling, influential and impactful lives.
On today’s show, Dr Samuel speaks about the process of discovering one’s purpose and the distinction between our gifts and our divine purpose. He says “Gifts were given for purpose and not the other way round. Many people mistake their gifts for their purpose and “exalt the gift more than the gift giver”
This powerful masterclass will open up your eyes to the importance of stepping into what you have been called you to do and also impress upon you that “whatever God has called you to do, he has already put the ability inside of you”
On this today’s podcast, Dr Sam also shares his truly inspirational personal story. From very humble beginnings, and a childhood dream of becoming a professor before the age of 40, Dr Sam testifies powerfully on the importance of having a vision and having complete faith & trust in God for the impossible despite heavily contradicting circumstances.
Key highlights of this episode include:
- Asking God that very important question of Finding your identity/purpose. (08:53)
- “There are no primary and secondary purposes, there is only one purpose. God has created us for a specific purpose”. (16:52)
- “It may not seem like it, but all you need to do is TRUST and OBEY”. (23:40)
- The dimension of God in the life of man. (25:57)
- Finding your most dominant gift and recognising it. (30:00)
- The difference between gifts and purpose. (31:00)
- The two things that make a King. (32:20)
- The problem of being multi-talented ( 34:22)
- “When you don’t know your purpose, you abuse your gift”. (36:23)
- How to recognize the difference between a gift and a skill. (37:43)
- “The moment you find your place, the people around you easily find theirs”. (42:18)
- Dr Samuel talks about his days of humble beginnings and pivotal moments for himself and his family (45:38)
- The big decision that changed their lives ( 55:08)
- There is reward for stewardship and faithfulness. (1:12:41)
- The importance of paying it forward. (1:19:45)
- Practicing the act of faith and knowing exactly what to pray for. A journey through BSc,MSc and PhD. (58:43)
Dr Samuel and his wife are the proud visionaries behind SPIN (The School of Purpose and Influence) SPIN is a school for people who do not know and would like to discover their purpose in life and it is also for those who are willing to create a positive and transformative impact in their generation.
For further information, please visit:
www.spinuniversity.org
www.samekundayo.com
On this 33rd Instalment of The Unscathed Life podcast, I have a very revealing and much needed conversation with Dr Vivian O. Ikem (Dr Viv). Dr Viv is a Certified Coach, a Consultant, Speaker and the author of the book “Shadows in the Mirror – The Many Faces of Depression” . Her passion is helping the world become more empathetic, wellbeing and growth aware, so they can thrive whilst being successful.
On today’s show, Dr Viv and I are discussing the subject of depression. What it is, how it often manifests and what we can do to become more aware so that we can jointly deconstruct the many negative associated socio-cultural nuances.
Dr Viv shares her personal story of overcoming depression and gives valuable insights that will help broaden perspectives for anyone who is currently struggling or anyone who needs to be a source of strength for others.
The overarching message on this episode is to encourage anyone struggling with depression, who is perhaps too afraid to seek help, to realise that you have so much more on the inside of you, and the power is in your hands, to get the help you need so that you can heal and be all that you were created to be.
Some key highlights of the episode;
- “Just one word can be the difference between life and death” (3:08)
- “It's okay to not be perfect all the time” (4:20)
- Dr Viv. discusses her book, Shadows in the Mirror, The Many Faces of Depression (7:19)
- What it means to lose yourself (7:45)
- Signs of depression (13:51)
- Tips for navigating your way out of depression (15:31)
- The importance of having a strong support system (22:00)
- “Show up as you are, you don't need to be packaged all the time” (30:00)
- Dealing with stigmatisation surrounding (35:08)
She is a Chemical Engineer by background (with a PhD), multiple award winning researcher and ex-management consultant with a top UK based Consulting firm.
*She is an NLP certified life coach, John Maxwell Team Leadership Coach, Speaker and Teacher, and podcast host of Reset with Dr Viv; a podcast with a focus on self-rediscovery, mental health, Leadership and Personal Growth. She is also a contributing Author of the book “Unzenable – A Guide to Stress Less and be More” and she believes it is important for individuals, leaders, organisations and communities to be balanced, mental health aware and compassionate to self and others whilst being successful. She is also a singer and worship leader who loves God and shares his message of hope to those broken and in pain.
You can find Dr Viv here:
Instagram: @vivian_ikem
Website : www.vivianikem.com*
On today’s solo episode, I am talking about Guilt. As a common, often unspoken feeling we individually face at various points in our lives, I thought it would be a great one to unpack on today’s show. I break down the guilt construct. What it is, who it manifests, how it affects us and crucially what we can do to help ensure that it does not hold us back from manifesting our highest selves.
I open the show by speaking extensively on Guilt and how it impacts us as humans, both emotionally and physically. I also contrast Guilt with Shame, what I consider to be Guilt's older and more debilitating cousin. I provide some insights on how and when Guilt might start to morph into Shame and what to do to avoid this.
I then proffer some practical tips for overcoming Guilt with a compelling 4 R’s method - Reflect, Responsibility, Repent and Renew.
I conclude my teaching by sharing that although Guilt has somewhat of a bad wrap, it is not an entirely bad thing, because it points to two significant things. The first is that it is a sign that a person can be empathetic. You are only able to feel guilt if you can see a thing from someone else’s perspective. The second is that it helps us focus on good. When we feel guilty, it often causes us to turn our gaze outward and seek strategies for positive change.
In summary, you can either use guilt as a stick with which to beat yourself or as a stick that reinforces your moral compass and causes you to do better going forward.
Key highlights of this episode are:
- True definition of Guilt and how it links with our personal values (2:07)
- The difference between Guilt and Shame (6:42)
- Impact of Guilt on our physical body (8:53)
- The 4 R’s of overcoming Guilt (11:56)
- “We may have done a bad thing, but we are not the thing we did” (17:56)
- “Take out self-pity, it’s deadly” (21:22)
- “Forgiveness cannot change the past, but it can enlarge the future” (22:00)
- The flip side of Guilt (28:40)
- Our response to the realisation of sin. (24:52)
"Your trauma has been lying to you, the beauty and value of who you are, is not tainted."– Coach Bims.
On episode 31, I am joined by Abimbola Oguntunde (Coach Bims), a sought-after speaker, writer, poet and transformational trauma informed life and purpose coach.
My conversion with Coach Bims reveals entirely why she is renowned as “The Jailbreaker”. Straight off the bat we start by dissecting trauma. What is it? How do our brains process it? What do you do in the wake of trauma? She gives answers that will bring clarity to any relatable experiences from your past.
She shares vulnerably her personal story of having been sexually abused by multiple adult relatives between the ages of about 4 and 9 years old, as well as the impact it had on her self image whilst growing up and also the impact in adult life as a mother to two daughters.
If you have ever felt tainted by past experiences, then this episode will set your soul on the path to freedom.
Coach Bims believes that every single one of us carries a gift that the world needs and way too many women and men are stifled by past pain and false limitations. She believes we must start with the understanding that we can not change the past, but instead in reframing the past, we get the power to reset the present and consequently shape the future.
This episode will inspire you to prioritise healing for your soul and encourage you to rise above shame and inadvertent ‘emotional prison’ sentences
Key highlights:
- “Trauma is any experience that has a detrimental effect on your emotional health and wellbeing” (5:48)
- On being sexually abused as a child. “I believed there was something wrong with me” (6:30)
- How the brain processes trauma; as well as the different types of trauma (10:00)
- “Your trauma has been lying to you. The beauty and value of who you are is not tainted.” (14:00)
- Signs trauma may be limiting you (17:35)
- What to do if you recognise you are being limited by trauma (23:19)
- Debunking Shame and unlocking the power that comes with sharing your story (25:48)
- “If you truly believe that you are not your story, then let it out” (33:00)
- Tips for protecting your children from sexual predators (39:32)
- “You are valuable, you are worthy, you are precious. You deserve joy and laughter for your soul” (44:00)
Coach Bims is a certified NLP Master Practitioner and certified Life Purpose Coach and she is also trained in Emotional Intelligence and solution-based counselling. She prides herself in bringing true transformation to her clients as they heal from the pain of their past, reconnect with their inherent value so they can design their dream future and flourish freely!
You can find Coach Bims on Instagram here
“Where others may give up, I always have the attitude of ‘the show must go on’” – Dean Carby.
My guest on our very 30th episode is none other than Dean Carby. Dean, who I consider to be one of the most positive influences of our time, is the founder of the Elite Vendors Network (EVN), an events organisation and network of primarily African Caribbean Wedding & Events professionals in the UK.
Today we are discussing Dean's inspirational journey and he holds nothing back as he shares everything starting from his early life. Dean opens up about traumatic experiences in childhood, living in one of the biggest council estates in London and how it shaped him into the man that he is today.
Dean, who is not one to blame circumstances, made a decision to not allow negativity thrive in his life. Instead, his positive disposition and desire to spread light in every way possible, are a direct consequence of those same negative experiences.
Lessons on hard work and never giving up, which he also picked up from a really young age, became the springboard for catapulting into the successes he currently enjoys across his businesses and passions.
On this episode, you will learn that success is truly a choice and it is one that rides on the wings of resilience and consistency. You will also learn that the power to shape who you become lies entirely within you and that it is never too late to make a decision to become who you truly desire to be.
Highlights of the episode.
- On breaking moulds and societal expectations (3:54)
- “Integrity will always speak for you” (6:39)
- Making positive choices and defying negative childhood experiences (7:32)
- “Writing the vision, so you can run with it” (13:43)
- Hard work principles to live by (15:35)
- On building resilience (21:32)
- Why saying yes and figuring it out later is not always a good advice (26:39)
- Living by the code of empathy (29:21)
- “No matter how difficult things are, always show up” (33:10)
- On seeking help when it is needed (37:30)
- On building the EVN dream (39:11)
- Forging a path through dedication (45:43)
Dean has worn numerous hats in the events industry as both an entertainer and a planner, however his main passions are designing and transforming event spaces. Dean helps people design and transform their businesses and lives via training, coaching, mentoring and networking. He also loves to connect clients with suppliers and help vendors to connect with one another which he does via the Elite Vendors Network.
Connect with Dean:
Website: http://www.elitevendorsnetwork.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elitevendorsnetwork/
Email:dean@elitevendorsnetwork.com
Episode 29 - Happy new Month! Kicking off the brand new Month and Quarter with an episode which focuses on one of the core determinants for success in our lives - mindset.
On today’s show, I discuss two main types of mindsets; Victim or Warrior mindsets, which drive our daily outcomes. I delve into the attributes of both and provide tips for enforcing the Warrior mindset or for making the transition from Victim to Warrior status.
I share Warrior mindset hacks and affirmations with the overarching theme of the episode being that your mind can either be used in allyship, to propel you forward or as a self-inflicting weapon which will constrain you from being all that you can be in life.
This episode will help you see the truth of who you really are. You are enough, you are worthy and there is value that you carry regardless of the circumstances of your life. You can choose to win instead of letting the shackles of victimhood keep you stuck.
Key highlights from this episode include:
- Do you have a victim mindset or a warrior mindset? (1:01)
- The common thread across people with Victim mindsets (6:12)
- “Living in a jail, where the gates are wide open but you prefer to stay there” (7:18)
- Ways to identify the victim mentality (11:20)
- “Warriors earn their stripes on the battleground” (14:18)
- “Seeing yourself as a warrior helps you take power, from every experience you find yourself in” (16:39)
- A Warrior mindset stops you from being your own worst enemy (18:40)
- Warrior Mindset Hacks (19:55)
- “You are not your circumstance”(27:44)
- Warrior Affirmations (35:50)
Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram and on Facebook. Use the hashtag #iamunscathed. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast.
On episode 28, we have a hugely inspirational conversation with Caroline Popoola, a Columnist, Speaker and CEO of Alpha Childcare Limited, a leading UK childcare provider. Caroline currently runs over 15 childcare settings in the UK, leading a team of 75 childcare experts and helping over 500 children a day.
On today’s show, Caroline gives us unfettered access into her life. She shares her moving story of advancement beyond adversity and admits tenacity, undying hope and unwavering faith to be amongst the core pillars of her success. Despite facing challenges such as sexual abuse, homelessness, academic and environmental limitations and even racisim, Caroline’s light never for once dimmed. and continues to forge ahead, intent on living a fulfilling life that is rich in generational impact
There are so many moments on today’s episode that leave me completely awestruck and I have no doubt that there will be several life, relationship and business lessons that will stay with you and help you cultivate a mindset that elevates you into a higher version of yourself.
Key highlights from the episode
- Life as a child (12:03)
- Undying hope; an all important trait. (21:03)
- ‘Learn to take life easy’ (23:06)
- ‘Every decision comes with a creative power’ (24:55)
- ‘Your world is formed in your mind’ (26:38)
- ‘Go until God says stop or wait’- (27:41).
- Traits of a serial entrepreneur – (29:58)
- ‘Whatever your hands find to do, do it well’ – (36:37)
- ‘Choose the best version of yourself all the time’ – (40:13)
- The pivot into childcare (48:05)
- ‘I’d rather try and fail, than not try at all’ (53:32}
- “If God fails, he has to answer to the world” (57:17)
- Unwavering faith; essential to seeing God’s hand (1:03:21)
Caroline contributes immensely to the community through the Caroline Popoola foundation in line with her personal and company ethics which at present, helps to feed 150 parents and children from low-income backgrounds monthly. The foundation runs a delivery food bank to various homes across London. In addition to this, the foundation supports startup businesses with seed funding and has provided bursaries for several young people to get into higher education.
“If you don't fight yourself daily, all you want to achieve will never happen, because your body will win, not your mind” – Chindah Chindah.
On this week's episode I am joined by Chindah Chindah, an award winning Motivational and Transformational Speaker and Coach.
Chindah Chindah who is on a mission to help couples, and purpose-driven individuals become the best versions of themselves delivers on today’s podcast, what I am calling a masterclass on harnessing the power of decisions for forging a path to the exact kind of life you envision.
Chindah uniqueness isn’t just in name alone and on today’s show, we hear all about Chindah’s unique story; From a childhood in abject poverty whilst in Nigeria, to studying in South Africa and eventually moving to London for further study. Chindah has defied innumerable limitations within his path to emerge as the man of significance he is today.
The insights from this episode will challenge you to become more resilient and also encourage you to focus on personal growth. It will also help set your mind on more meaningful things in life such as living a purposeful life and dying empty.
Key highlights from the show
- Reaching a pivotal moment in life (8:40)
- The power of decisions (10:58)
- Understanding your why (14:18)
- Fighting for who and what you believe in (20:25)
- The importance of right relationships (28:00)
- Not being complacent with your present situation (30:03)
- “If you plant trees, money will grow on trees” (33:13)
- How to die empty (36:10)
- On becoming a relationship expert (40:33)
- His three daily rituals for staying grounded; Finding Yourself, Feeling Yourself and Fighting Yourself (48:04)
Chindah has been married to his God-fearing, and beautiful wife, Chimzi for12 years and they have two adorable and talented boys - Chris, and Cedric.
Chindah is the author of two bestselling books, which can both be found on Amazon : “What Can I Do to Make My Marriage Work?” and “The Power Of Personal Change”.
Chindah’s other pursuits include being the Founder of Limitless Life Pro Academy, Married Life Management, CARE Ministry and 4XL Telecoms, UK. Chindah is also an IT Service Architect, working as a consultant for a multi-billion pound telecommunications operator.
Welcome to today's very special International Women's Day edition. In the first of it’s kind, I am co-hosting today’s show alongside Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo from the Stellify Podcast. Yes, you read that right, move over ClubHouse, today you get to experience the best of two amazing podcasts in one very scintillating conversation.
For this episode, Bralade and I showcase the beauty of true sisterhood as we let you all in on a girlie chit-chat with two of our sister friends, Ijeoma Nwachukche and Chrissie Afe.
We share our perspectives on the symbolism of International Women’s Day, the importance of representation as women in the workplace, and raising the next generation of strong women. We discuss the balance between maintaining our femininity and advancing in male dominated sectors, as well as reflect on the toll of having to prove ourselves to be worthy of seats we should already own.
Amongst witty jokes and hearty laughs we speak to the seriousness of what it means to be 21st century women; appreciating the progress thus far but also understanding that more must be done to arrive sooner at the ultimate destination of gender equality.
Key highlights of this episode.
- What international women’s day means to each of us (9:30)
- Challenges that come from working in male dominated sectors (19:02)
- “Being feminine yet strong; femininity is not synonymous to weakness” (23:10)
- The intersection between race and gender. Closing the inequality divide (28:57)
- How does tokenism weigh in the inequality balance? (32:18)
- “We chose to challenge…”(36:14)
- On raising the next generation of strong women (45:17)
- The importance of having a supportive tribe (55:52)
Meet the ladies:
Ijeoma Nwachwuche is a Senior Executive within the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria. She is also the founder of a newly launched Purple Orchid Project, where she coaches and mentors young female career professionals - click here to join the waitlist for the next cohort Bit.ly/thereferralcode. She is also an author of a soon-to-be published book called ‘The Referral Code’. She is also a wife and mother to three children.
Chrissy Afe is a HR Professional who works within the academic sector in the UK. She is also a hair coach. and a worship minister who takes great joy in seeing people have real encounters in a place of worship. She is also a wife and mother to two children.
Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo is an Engineering Leader in a Chemical Manufacturing Company in the US. She is also a Speaker, a Writer, an Author, and a Podcaster on the Stellify Podcast. She is a wife and a mother to three children.
And here's a formal introduction for me. I am a Coach to the Unscathed Life Community, Podcast host (as you know), a Speaker and a singer songwriter based in the UK. I have also been a Project/Programme manager for more than 12 years.
On Episode 25, I have a totally mind-renewing discussion with my guest, Bankole Williams.
Bankole Williams is a Consultant and a Peak Performance Coach who is doing great work in the space of understanding the link between Science and Spirituality and leveraging the Mind-Body connection for seeing astounding results.
On today’s show we get an insight into Bankole’s research and a taster into his Bootcamp Coaching Programme S.O.A.R (Science Of Astounding Results). Bankole deepens the understanding of our role on earth as co-creators with God and provides sufficient context around how we can renew our mind using our creative power for producing the kind of results we truly desire to see.
Between the many mic drop moments on this episode, I have no doubt that our conversation will elevate your thinking and challenge any false conditioning you have around the true power of your mind and the importance of not letting external factors determine how you manifest in your day to day life.
Key Highlights from this episode.
- “What people don't understand they Mystify” (5:43)
- Science and Spirituality; Two parallel lines that don’t connect , or do they? (8:52)
- “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and it is the glory of kings to search it out” (9:46)
- The hypocrisy in compartmentalized spirituality (12:40)
- Stress and creation cannot happen simultaneously. What you use for stress you lose for creation (18:34)
- “When you are not creating, you are leaving yourself to become a victim of the randomness of life” (20:21)
- “When we are not deliberately living by design, we are positioning open to things we do not desire” (22:22)
- “The lies we have believed and embraced over the years is that what is seen is more tangible than what is unseen” (24:56)
- “Reprogramming our unconscious mind is crucial for keeping us in alignment with our conscious minds” (29:36)
- Creating in the context of our physical health (39:52)
- The biblical principle of believing and without doubts (51:08)
- Insight into “SOAR”, Bankole’s online coaching programme (56:33)
Bankole Williams is a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic programming (NLP). He is a UK Certified Life & Career Coach and a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) from the International Council for Managing Consulting Institutes ICMCI). He is also a Fellow of the International Management Consultants Certification Board (FIMCB). He is also widely regarded as a Behavioral Change Expert. He is an emergent force to be reckoned with in the field of Management Consulting with over 10 years of experience in Human Resources and consulting fields. He is also a recipient of the Lagos State award of Excellence in Youth & Social Development.
Register for SOAR here: https://bankolewilliams.com/soar-with-Bankole
Connect with Bankole
Follow Bankole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambankole/
Website: https://bankolewilliams.com/
On Episode 24, I am sharing further details of a big announcement I have been eager to share with you all. My very first single ‘You are Holy’ by Tonbra drops on Friday 26th February.
Listen in as I share more on the story behind this announcement. “When did I start singing”?, “Do I write my own songs”?, “When did I start writing songs”? Are some of the questions I answer on this fun and lighthearted podcast episode, repurposed from an IGTV live session from within the past week.
The song "You are Holy' will be available on all music platforms from 26th February. I have listed some of the links below:
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/track/7wdHKQEvP2UqCec2z7yzcS
iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-are-holy-single/1554047980?ls=1&app=itunes
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-are-holy-single/1554047980?ls=1
Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/songs/54356930?from=search
Audiomack:https://audiomack.com/tonbra-4/song/you-are-holy
Download and share amongst your networks and feel free to drop a comment on Instagram of your experience of it, using hashtag #youareholybytonbra
P:S: As little extra for you, my esteemed podcast listeners, I have included a short press summary on the birthing of the song below:
I remember the exact place I was when I realised I was singing a song I had never heard. It was on a cold morning of March 2018. On a short walk to work, between the train station to my office, I worshipped through songs I knew when I suddenly transitioned and started singing this song ‘You Are Holy’. The clarity that came with the song was astounding, it made such an impression in my heart that as soon as I got to my desk, the first thing I did was to start writing the words to this ‘new’ song that was pouring out of me and crying for expression.
In dire need of a place to sing, I quickly dashed over to the loo, locked myself in one of the cubicles and grabbed my phone and started recording this worship that had taken over my being.
Looking back now, I realise what I had that day was an encounter and it was in the most unlikely of settings; on my way to work.
Looking back now, I am grateful for the privilege of that morning, as it deepened my relationship with God, and constantly grants me instant access into the presence of The Almighty.
Asides this, the song further reinforced what I had always known, which is just as we are, even without preparation in an earthly sense, wherever we are, God's Divine presence is perpetually with us.
I now know that true encounters still manifest, even in the most unlikely of settings, whether it is in a burning bush or a parking lot, or on the street or even in your own home. True encounters are still happening and the weight of His glory will come to any heart submitted in worship, that is drenched in Spirit and Truth.
What we seek also seeks us. All we need is a yielded heart.
On this week’s episode of the unscathed life podcast, I am talking about the last of the five pillars of Living Unscathed and I elaborate by doing a book review on one of my all-time favourite books “Grit” by Angela Duckworth.
Angela, who is considered the world’s leading expert on “Grit" sees grit it as the core ingredient in personal success. She defines grit as passion and sustained persistence applied toward long-term vision or goal.
The cornerstone of Angela’s message is that that natural talent is hugely overrated, and perseverance is what we need to support our achievements in life.
On today’s show I discuss the central themes from the book “Grit,” and explain how it supports you in Living Unscathed and manifesting your highest self.
Key Highlights of this Episode are:
- “Talent is overrated, perseverance is what you need. Effort is twice as valuable as talent”. (6:51)
- “By creating and sticking to your low-level goals, you can realise long term goals and keep your dreams alive.” (8:59)
- “Be loyal to your goals” (10:10)
- No matter how much grit you have, if you want to stay motivated, it is important to do work that interests you (10:30)
- The importance of thinking and reflecting on what you are doing to help you avoid repetition and sustained negative results (12:18)
- How perspective is shaped when you see your work as a calling (16:47)
- How you can foster a culture of “Grit” in others (17:34)
This episode will challenge you to be more ‘gritty’ as you keep striving to be the very best version of you there is.
Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram and on Facebook. Use the hashtag #iamunscathed. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast.
On Episode 22, I have a very insightful conversation with Jo Naughton, the founder of Healed for Life, a ministry dedicated to helping men and women become free to fulfil their God-given purpose. Jo who also co-Pastors Harvest Church London, my home Church in London, is also an international speaker, an author and a regular guest on TV and radio shows in the UK and all over the world.
On this episode, we are discussing matters of the heart and Jo starts off by sharing a deep moment of truth which happened about 15 years ago which led her along her current path. Jo elaborates on why our hearts need to be whole, what happens if it isn’t and how to come to a place of peace and calm where difficulties and disappointment do not create blockages in our hearts which stop us from receiving and doing all we are meant to.
Today's episode will teach you about love and gives a unique perspective on how harmful conditional love is. Without realising, conditional love can create vacuums in our lives which become breeding grounds for rejection and insecurity. Amongst many other things, Jo teaches is about journeying through life with a servant heart and how we can allow God to heal us to a point where we do not need any validation or appreciation to feel complete or whole.
Key Highlights from the Episode.
- The difference between what we pray and what God hears (7:22)
- The moment of truth that happened for Jo, 15 yrs ago (7:58)
- Rebecca’s Prayer: “If all is well, why am I like this?” 13:47
- “True Resilience is when deep on the inside, I know that I'm enough without anything. And that can only ever really come when we are healed of the hurts that made us believe that we weren't enough.” (15:47)
- What is it that causes people to feel inherently not good enough? (17:22)
- “I used to be a success junkie” (18:58)
- A very powerful analogy about the donkey who carried Jesus into Jerusalem (22:34)
- When we get healed, then we can be tender hearted towards the very people who hurt us the most. (24:29)
- “Jesus loved everybody, but didn't need to be loved by anybody”This is where love becomes much easier (28:40)
- We make an estimation and an evaluation of our worth, based on how we're treated, that's our only way of measuring (32:36)
- How do you manifest your highest self, when it looks like everything around you is caving in? (35:00)
- “Healed for Life” Jo’s Healing Ministry (39:36)
- Jo’s 7th Book “My Pretend Friend” (43:23)
- What Self pity does: “It makes tragedy unbearable. It makes difficult times even harder. And it makes us feel like no one understands” (44:43)
Jo, a PR executive turned pastor and once a Director for Prince Charles's most prestigious charity, considers it a great privilege to now work for the King of Kings.
Jo ministers with a heart-piercing anointing, sharing with great personal honesty in conferences and at churches around the world. Her passion is to see people set free from all inner hindrances so that they can fulfil their God-given destiny. Countless people have testified to receiving powerful, life-changing emotional and spiritual healing through her ministry. Again, and again, audiences share that they did not realise to what extent old issues or buried pain had been holding them back.
Together with her husband Paul, Jo pastors Harvest Church London in England and they have two wonderful children, Ben and Abby.
Healed for Life is a two-day transformational event held in the U.K. and now the US. Jo has written three other life-changing books: 30 Day Detox for your Soul, Dream-stealers and Lifting the Mask.
More details on Jo’s programmes and books can be accessed through the following link https://www.jonaughton.com/
On Episode 21, I am bringing you the heroic story of Stephany Oromo and her battle with endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a women’s disorder where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found elsewhere in the body – mainly in the abdominal cavity, causing chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, heavy bleeding and amongst other things.
Endometriosis, often referred to as “Endo” , impacts approximately 10% of women of childbearing age.
On today's show, our ‘Endo Warrior’, Stephany speaks with great vulnerability of her experience with this very painful menstrual condition and goes on to inspire us by looking beyond some of the challenges and speaking of the impact she is currently making in the world.
Stephany, is the founder of Authentic Clay, an initiative which supports children and young people with disabilities in rural areas from low-income environments. Her experiences have birthed great empathy in her and stoked a desire to channel her pain towards removing the pain of others.
Turning pain into purpose is what this episode will challenge you to explore in your own life.
This episode also sheds light on domestic violence from a child’s perspective. We start the show discussing some of Stephanie's childhood experiences which included frequently witnessing her Father being physically abusive towards her Mother. She shares the impact of this on her view of life, including love and relationships.
Some key highlights of the episode include:
- What it meant to grow up in home where there was domestic violence: (4:32)
- “Witnessing someone you love hurt someone else you love” (10:27)
- Her journey with Endo (her experiences and struggles) (17:59)
- University Life with Endo (21:06)
- “Show people respect and honor and you will never go unnoticed” (23: 01)
- When the seed of Authentic Clay was planted (25:27)
- “There are certain things you have to get yourself in line with, to achieve the things you want in life” (28: 12)
- “When you are chasing something in life, you do so with all your might” (30:30)
- Resilience practices to help you finish strong (31: 55)
- Challenges that people with endometriosis go through in relationships (45:29)
- Authentic Clay - The journey so far (47:31)
Stephany Oromo has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Social Science with a major in Community Studies, Diploma in Science (Psychology) and a Diploma in Bible Studies and is passionate about sustainable Agro farming.
Stephany believes in communities and a society at large where we can all support and grow economically and socially and psychologically together. Authentic Clay was birthed from a desire to support young people meet their potential and be who God created them to be. Stephany is of Kenyan Nationality.
Stephany is Social media handles are Facebook , Instagram , Linked in , Twitter
For Authentic Clay:
Website: https://authenticclay.org/
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“Men will only ever appraise you based on the function you serve for them, not your purpose ”- Tonbra Nwosuagwu
On Episode 20, we are discussing one of the core pillars of Living Unscathed; PURPOSE.
Listen as The Unscathed Life Podcast Host, Tonbra is speaking on a topic she considers to be integral to manifesting one's highest self. With frameworks and Laws, she is giving us principles which will help us do the inner work it takes to identify one’s purpose.
She speaks on how purpose, though seemingly intangible, has been an integral part of mankind right from the beginning of creation. Purpose was what was in God’s mind He said His very first recorded words, “Let there be light”. Purpose fashioned the world we live in and also influences the decisions we make around our purchases and even up to the relationships we keep.
On today’s show the intention is to impress upon everyone the importance of introspection and seeking clarity around what each and every individual was created to do here on earth and also to ensure that we know that our purpose is what brings earthly alignment and crucially, predicates someone else’s success.
Key Learnings of the episode are:
- PODC Framework for sensitising to one’s purpose. 05:26
- The 5 Laws of Purpose. 13:15
- Answering the question “Does my purpose find me or is it something I find?” 17:40
- Important questions to ask when you start to introspect on purpose. 21:00
- “Purpose puts into order all of God’s creation and being in alignment with one’s purpose predicates someone else’s success.” 27:23
This episode will help you dig deep to discover your purpose. It will teach you to intentionally, and manifest your highest self through the discovery of your purpose and will also help you live a fulfilled life knowing that everyday you are doing exactly what you were created to do.
Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram and on Facebook. Use the hashtag #iamunscathed. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast.
On episode 19, I am bringing you a conversation with Aba Cato Andah, that will give you a great perspective on therapy and mental health as a whole, particularly within African and Christian communities. Aba, is a professional Christian Psychotherapist of over a decade and the founder of Chrysalis Counselling & Coaching, a private counselling practice.
On today’s show, Aba emphasises the power of total wellness of the whole human body. She refers to it as a three legged stool consisting of our spiritual health, our physical health and our soul, which consists of our mind, our intellect and our emotions. For total wellness all of these will need to be performing optimally.
Aba speaks very passionately on the importance of prioritising our mental health. We speak about the intersection between faith and therapy and some of the cultural biases which make people less eager to go see therapists. She encourages listeners not to let shame or stigma keep them from speaking out or seeking the help they need. “You cannot overcome that which you have not identified,” she says. My earnest hope is that this episode gives you enough insight and helps you become the champion of your mental health, for your benefit, and also for the benefit of those who need you at your best.
Some key highlights of the episode include:
- The power of storytelling. Being vulnerable gives others room to be vulnerable with you too (8:43)
- “Just because you face mental illness doesn’t mean you aren’t an effective Christian” (21:53)
- “Therapy is not a taboo, there is a power in the listening ears of a stranger who doesn’t have a preconceived notion about you” (23:34)
- Some telltale signs for when to seek help from a therapist (27:58)
- How therapy differs from coaching (29:08)
- “Your feelings are always VALID. They stem from your thoughts and assumptions ...and if you can change your thoughts, you can also change your feelings” (32:18)
- Seeking first to understand in all our relationships (35:05)
- “The unexamined life is not worth living”- Socrates (37:09)
- What you should look out for when undergoing therapy (40:01)
- The wonders of journaling. “Bad feelings are not supposed to stay inside of you” (42:56)
- Pain serves a role in our lives. Pain is not a predictor, it’s a signal (45:14)
- Aba’s New book- “The Reflections of a Hope Monger” (51:40)
The constant theme in Aba’s life and career has been her concern for the well-being of others and her love for imparting information and new insights to encourage people to live more authentic and rewarding lives. Aba is also a Director of Health and Wellbeing International, an NGO aimed at mental health education and promotion.
Aba is the author of the book “Reflections of a Hopemonger”, and the Host of “The Hopemongers” Podcast, debuting this month. Aba lives in Davenport FL with her husband Eddie, an OB/GYN and they are blessed with a Son, a Daughter and a Daughter-in-Law.
Aba and her family are active members of winter Haven Worship center, in Winter Haven, Florida.
Aba is on Instagram as @abacatoandah
Let’s continue this conversation on Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #iamunscathed.
On Episode 18, I have a really stimulating conversation with Ehi Ade-Mabo. Ehi has been a Transformational and Mindset Coach for over 10 years. Having Ehi on the Show at the beginning of the year was intentional for helping you set the tone with the right mindset and tools to win this year!
Ehi has inspired many women to live with conviction and make an impact in the world, by honing, mastering and sharing their unique messages and gifts.
On today's show, Ehi speaks about her overnight transformation from being a timid teenager to an all out force, and she shares mindset principles to help us achieve the same in our lives. If you feel stuck and are ready for a life-shift this year, this episode will give you many lightbulb moments for Living Unscathed and manifesting the exact life you desire in 2021.
Some key highlights of the episode include:
- Her overnight transformation from being a timid teenager to an out-spoken force (9:14)
- The miracle of journaling (21.52)
- The importance of putting in the work to maintain your success and not forgetting the tools that helped you transition to where you desired to be (23.58)
- How to know it is time to transition from your 9-5 work to entrepreneurship (26.50)
- "Follow your bliss" - The importance of nurturing your inner guidance (29:41)
- "Manifesting your highest self starts from knowing who you are"(33:22)
- "When you are not manifesting, it is not natural". (34:29)
- "God is not going to send Jesus to die a second time" (39:30)
- What putting in the work looks like (41:48)
- "Good will not come to you if good is not welcome" (44:26)
- Energetics: "When the energy is right the opportunities will show up" (56:52)
- "You cannot attract what you constantly bash" (1:00:48)
- "The fastest way to get what you want is to put yourself in the company of people on the same path as you" (1:03:39)
Ehi is a highly accomplished Speaker, a Trainer, a Best Selling Author, and an Executive Coach. She has successfully helped emerging businesses, fast growing companies, as well as non-profit organisations identify and foster the right competencies to effectively get where they want to go.
Ehi has delivered papers for the Poverty Social conference in Bangkok Thailand amongst her other achievements. She has been recognised and featured as an expert on Global TV, Rogers Television and was most recently invited to share her ideas on the TEDx stage.
Ehi is on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Let’s continue this conversation on Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #iamunscathed.
Happy New Year my awesome tribe of Unscathed Warriors!
I look forward to sharing amazing content with you. If you haven't already, feel free to download my gift to you, a brand new E-book called 21 for 21 - 21 steps to getting Unstuck in 2021. It is available to you for FREE for being members of my community.
It is an excellent resource which contains very practical steps for achieving your goals and manifesting your highest selves in 2021. Feel free to grab your copy here.
I look forward to an awesome 2021 with you.
On Episode 17, I am reflecting over the past year with some intentional questions from a worksheet called “Simple Steps on an Incredible Year” by Mel Robbins
Listen as I speak in retrospect on the past year; its wins and failures, its lessons and experiences as well as some instructional steps to take in 2021. I take this opportunity to connect with you and speak directly on the journey so far.
Key learning’s of the episode are:
- The importance of finding your God-given purpose and knowing that we have all been called for specific assignments here on earth
- The undeniable power of Owning your Story and how it catapults you into a new dimension of connecting with other people who share similar experiences
- Understanding that for the most part, your story is not for you, but for those who need your light to navigate out of their current darkness
- The importance of reflecting on past learnings to move forward
This episode will teach you to live fearlessly, to love with grace, to live with a heart of gratitude and to use your story to impact as many lives as possible.
Let’s continue the conversation on instagram and on facebook. Use the hashtag #iamunscathed. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast.
Welcome to the very last podcast episode of 2020!!
Thank you for being awesome listeners and for all your great support. As my gift to you, I have a brand E-book called 21 for 21 - 21 steps to getting Unstuck in 2021, it is available to you for FREE for being members of my community. It is an excellent resource which contains very practical steps for achieving your goals and manifesting your highest selves in 2021. Grab your copy here. I look forward to an awesome 2021 with you.
For my very last Podcast in 2020, I have a sit-down with Paul Foh, a high performing Sales and Productivity Coach, who is also revered as Africa’s number 1 Sales Coach. Having Paul as our final guest of 2020 felt like the perfect icing on the cake of what has been a phenomenal year of podcasting so far.
I would like to ask that you listen to today's show intently, with a journal and pen in hand. Every second of this episode is charged with insights that have the potency to catalyse 2021 into dimension you have not yet experienced.
Paul’s gives us exclusive details of his life’s journey. We speak about how he started from nothing, quite literally, and has managed to create the exact life he desired, using nothing but books, magazines to chart his course.
Some key highlights of the episode include:
- Exclusive insight into him being a twin (3.07)
- Emotional scars from not having a Fatherly figure in his life (3.51)
- "No one ever took me to a shop to buy me a pair of shoes as a child". The impact of childhood poverty (5:50)
- The uniqueness of being shaped by experiences. How himself and his twin were impacted in very different ways off of the same childhood experiences (8:23)
- "I was a Stutterer. I was laughed at, a lot”. His advise on being careful with words around children (12:55)
- Giving what he did not have. How books and magazines modelled to him the how to love and care for a family (13:27)
- "I became what I exposed myself to" (14:43)
- The importance of letting go of what does not serve you. (19:08)
- “Hurts are there to remind us of areas in our lives we need to heal” (22:21)
- “A goal is not where you go to. It is where you are come from” (24:57)
- “The power of living an intentionally scripted life” (25:05)
- How drawing your goals impacts the creative part of your mind which does not forget. How all the goals he drew for 2020 were achieved (29:27)
- The power of conditioning your subconscious mind by speaking about your goals in past tense (30.08)
- “Where there is no repetition, there is no Mastery” (32:19)
- About his upcoming Webinar on 3rd Jan 2021: How to set and achieve your 2021 sales goals for 2021 (38:35)
- About his 7th book, Irresistible: How to attract, retain and multiply paying clients (41:30)
Paul is the host of a Podcast Show, The Paul Foh Show. His episodes are available on all podcast apps. Use this link to register for Paul's 3rd January 2021 Webinar. Use this link to purchase his brand new book Irresistible on Amazon. Paul is on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @iampaulfoh.
For Christmas 2020, I have a sit-down with one of my BFFs to talk about Christmases past, present and to come.
We reminisced from childhood, teenage, young adult to mommy-life holidays, talking about holiday memories and dancing to Mariah Carey's “All I want for Christmas is You”.
In addition, we spoke about the challenges and successes of this year and our hopes for 2021. Listen to this episode and evoke memories of your own holidays past, celebrate the enigma that 2020 has been and be inspired for a great 2021.
Some key highlights of the episode include:
- The nostalgic smell of Christmas
- The awe of Christmas gifts to a child
- Keeping the wonder of Christmas
- How the Stellify and Unscathed Life podcasts intersect
- Taking stock of 2020 and aspiring to 2021
- Top 3 people who have made an impact on our lives in 2020
- You won’t just survive in 2021, you will thrive!
- Leave the emotional baggage behind in 2020
- About the book, A Line in The Sand
As host of the Stellify Podcast, Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo talks to impactpreneurs who are making a difference in society and speaks on topics that transform listeners from regular to stellar and from success to significance.
She also shares on her upcoming book, A Line in The Sand, a collection of short stories on marriage. Catch up on her 30 episodes on all podcast apps.
She is on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @TheStellifyPodcast. And her personal profile is on Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter as well as @iambralade on Instagram.
“Authenticity is the intersection between who you are and how you show up.” - Tonbra Nwosuagwu
On Episode 14, we are asking the questions: What is Authenticity? What are some of its unique characteristics? How can you build on Authenticity? What does Authenticity have to do with Living Unscathed?
Listen as The Unscathed Life Podcast Host, Tonbra is speaking on a topic that she refers to as one of the core pillars of Living Unscathed and what she considers to be integral to manifesting the highest version of one’s self.
Key learnings of the episode are:
- The four Powerful traits of Authenticity (The 4 Vs of Authenticity)
- How Authenticity can create a voice which attracts a Unique Tribe
- The link between Self Awareness and Authenticity and how understanding your innate strengths and weaknesses helps you become more Authentic
- Great examples of Authentic leaders and ways in which they show up in their respective spheres of influence
- The principle of Authentic Living - How to be more Authentic in daily living and what intentionality around Authenticity looks like
This episode will teach you how to be more Authentic in whatever stage of life you find yourself. You will learn the benefits of connecting to your inner voice and how to leverage all that is within you to become Fearlessly Authentic.
Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram and on Facebook. Use the hashtag #iamunscathed. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast.
On episode 13, our guest, Eden A. Onwuka is an International John Maxwell Certified Relationship and Mindset Coach and the founder of “A Woman And Half” USA.
Eden, fondly known as “The Sage” describes herself as a woman driven by the sole purpose of seeing more women become driven by purpose.
Eden considers herself a recipient of God’s mercy and encourages others to shame their shame, by owning their unusual stories.
On today’s show we are drinking from the Wellspring of Wisdom that is Eden, as we discuss pivotal moments in her life that have shaped her into the woman she is today.
Eden shares the importance of confidence building in girls from a really young age. She gives great insights for adults navigating single and marital relationships and also shares her story of surviving cancer in 2017.
The insights from this episode will help you become a better parent. In addition, Eden’s teaching on her resilience practices of spiritual resolution, emotional mastery and visionary mindset makes this episode a true masterclass.
Key highlights from the episode:
- “You are not a Chicken; Fly, Eagle, Fly” words from her Mother that have provided sustenance in many moments of despair (8:46)
- ‘Words Pictures’ Generational practices on building self confidence in children (9:40)
- The importance of using affirmations in programming subconscious thinking from early childhood (13:04)
- "If you do not tell your children who they are, the world will tell them who they are not " (15:10)
- "The world is not longer conducive for people who are not seen and heard" (16:32)
- “Chasing 1000” - What women should be doing before marriage (18:41)
- “When the quest for a relationship becomes an idol” (26:53)
- On being diagnosed with cancer a few months after birthing her twin daughters (28:56)
- “A man's spirit sustains him in adversity. If you contaminate your spirit, where is your sustenance” (32:52)
- “Shame is seasonal. Scandals won't last forever’ (40:34)
- “Prayer is a weapon, Therapy is a strategy” The benefits of seeking tested, trusted help to in enhancing relationships (42:22)
- “Kintsugi” Lessons from the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery (47:20
Eden holds a degree in Communication and a Masters in Business Adminstration. While Studying In Boston, she took Leadership classes in Corporate social responsibility and Sustainability at Harvard University.
Her robust corporate experience spans 17 years in financial consulting, with a brief stint in Community Relations in the Energy sector.
Eden is passionate about helping individuals Gain Relationship Clarity And Heal emotionally, and offers Coaching In *Relationship rediscovery, to empower women, especially those breaking out of a cycle of rejection.
She is a 3 time Author of "The Power Of A Single Story", "Re-igniting Hope" and “A Woman And Half Affirmations”.
Eden Lives in Texas with her Husband and Beautiful Children, whom she fondly calls her 'Shades of Gace'.
She is the recipient of several awards, including the “Exceptional Women of Excellence” award presented early this year at the Women Economic Forum, in Cairo, Egypt.
Connect with Eden:
Facebook and Instagram: @speakertrainersage and @awomanandhalf
Websites: www.awomanandhalf.com
Email: eden.onwuka@gmail.com
Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram @tonbra.nwosuagwu, and on Facebook at The Unscathed Life Podcast. Use the hashtag #iamunscathed
Naomi is a Renowned Mindset Coach, National Transformation Strategist and Global Speaker who has featured in High impact events and spoken on stages across Four Continents.
She is also known as the SPARKLE QUEEN, as she sprinkles her “Sparkle Effect” on everything she touches.
On episode 12, we are discussing Naomi's personal journey. Naomi was only 22 years old when she ran away from home and eloped with a man she deeply loved. She lost everything including her family and sadly suffered domestic abuse for years. She later got divorced at 31 and became a single mum. At age 34, Naomi found love again and got married at age 35.
Today Naomi uses her story to inspire many women across the world, encouraging them not to allow events of the past define their future.
Naomi is an Unscathed Warrior, who evidences the power of Owning your Story and Standing in Your Light. Her story will both inspire and motivate you to advance past setbacks and live a life of purpose.
Key highlights from the episode:
- Self esteem issues during teenage years (09.49)
- Meeting her ex-husband at the age of 22 and eloping (12:23)
- Becoming a single mum of two at the age of 31, following domestic abuse (17:32)
- “We become what we hate” The thin line between going from victim to abuser if things are not dealt with (19:45)
- Painful circumstances which led to being separated from her children for a season (21:48)
- How the habit of reading was birthed in her (30:12)
- “Hurting people hurt others” The importance of giving yourself forgiveness as a gift (32:12)
- Finding happiness, following her first marriage (38:22)
- Meeting Myles Munroe and being personally mentored by him 2 years before his death (40:42)
- Finding love and getting married again at age 35 (50:20)
- “Whatever you went through that did not kill you, God has given you a cure for it” (54:52)
- Mindset principles for Personal Transformation : The Power of Visualisation and using thoughts as a Creative Force (55:19)
Naomi Osemedua is a Mindset Coach who works with Impact Driven Entrepreneurs/ Corporations and Institutions who desire more but are struggling with feeling stuck and lack clarity for the next step. She instead, helps them gain self-awareness as they cut out the noise holding them back so they can realise their true essence and impact the world.
Naomi is a Philanthropist and founder of Hajara’s Purse - A COVID 19 Miracle distributing funds to those who desperately need support. In just 6months, alongside her power team, they have raised over $21,000 changing the lives of others.
She is listed among the top 100 Inspiring Women in Nigeria.
Naomi is on a Life mission to Die Empty.
Watch her famous TEDx talk here:
https://www.ted.com/talks/naomi_osemedua_trash_the_labels
Connect with Naomi:Facebook and Instagram: @naomiosemedua
Websites: www.naomiosemedua.com
Email: naomi@naomiosemedua.com
Buy her courses here : https://www.naomiosemedua.com/courses/
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On episode 11, our guest Joyce Daniels, The Titanium Queen started her career as a Professional Master of Ceremonies in 2007 and today, is amongst the top Event Host MCs in Nigeria, hosting a long list of high-profile events, with clients across many organisations and industry sectors.
For over a decade, Joyce has been a public speaking and presentations skills trainer and coach to individuals and groups, training over 8,000 individuals from 9 countries.
On today’s show we go ‘Behind the Mic’ and hear from Joyce Daniels in her authentic and rawest form. She gives us powerful insights into the inner workings of her mind and how her unique strength of being able to heal quickly and move on has consistently propelled her into the dynamic powerhouse she is today.
Joyce embodies that it means to Live Unscathed and gives great examples of advancing despite adversity that we can leverage in our own lives.
Key highlights from the episode:
- The restlessness in her spirit which led to her find her calling as an MC (6:16)
- How she anointed herself and decided to build an empire straight off the bat (8:58)
- The courage it took to venture into training other MCs (9.41)
- Some of her life defining moments, including getting pregnant in her 3rd year at University at just age 20 (16:22)
- “Shaming your shame”: A masterclass in how to be shame resilient (28:27)
- The blessings of motherhood (28:27)
- “There is beauty in every mistake”: Advice for turning setbacks into stepping stones (33:58)
- “Anytime you are held back by the past, you limit the expansion of your present”: The power of owning your story (35:51)
- How she lives life on her own terms, leading to some bold decisions in her personal life (49:17)
Joyce Daniels, earned a B.Sc degree in Anatomy from the University of Port Harcourt and in March 2014, she founded TALKADEMY – Africa’s Premiere Training School for Masters of Ceremonies and has since trained over 1000 MCs, through free and paid events, live and online.
Joyce is the author of the book 'MASTERY' - a comprehensive guide for MCs and everyone who needs to earn more from their speaking prowess.
Her latest book, "Before You Speak, Read This", was written as a guide to genius public speaking.
She hosts a yearly group mentoring session - Talk With Joyce.
The mentoring program is designed to create a positive shift in the mindset, reevaluation of values, building networks, financial intelligence and fostering Nation Building.
Over the years, Talk With Joyce has been in 6 cities physically, with short videos on YouTube, and has touched the lives of over 1000 youths.
Joyce is a member, Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (MISMN), an associate of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) and a mentor at Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR).
Connect with Joyce:
Facebook and Instagram: @iamjoycedaniels
Websites: www.joycedaniels.net
Email: Joyce@joycedaniels.net
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On episode 10, our guest Ndifreke Andrew-Essien (Freky), has over twelve years of experience in civic leadership, volunteering and working in communities in different program related areas in the not-for-profit sector. She also founded Freky Andrew-Essien Care Foundation well known as FAECARE Foundation a Non-Profit Organization with focus of work with vulnerable groups in communities.
Freky was a 4th year Medical Student at the Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Calabar, Nigeria on the day her life took an unexpected turn. At age 22, she was involved in an accident which resulted in a spinal cord injury leading to her no longer being able to walk.
On today's show, Freky takes us on a journey of her life. From the immediate aftermath as a young adult whose life changed forever very suddenly, to the adjustments she’s had to make over time to be living with a disability as an adult. She shares the many challenges and victories that have occured in between, including the daily battles she faces in a society that is not the most inclusive for people living like herself and the doggedness it has taken for her to become a success who is living as the highest expression of herself.
Freky has gone on to achieve multiple degrees, including BSc and Masters in Human Physiology and Public Health as well as various other trainings and certifications.
Freky has volunteered and worked with international and local organisations and participated in President Barack Obama’s Flagship and Inaugural Young African Leaders Initiative. Freky is a Mandela Washington Fellow, a certified management consultant, a disability advocate, a John Maxwell Team member, as well as a speaker amongst many other things.
Key highlights of this episode are:
- The immediate aftermath of the accident (13:17)
- Learning to face the world again (20:28)
- Challenges with finding spinal rehabilitation centers in Nigeria (23:54)
- Learning to manage varied responses to her disability (25:57)
- The discrimination she experienced in a University system that was unable to accomodate her disability, forcing her to de-reigster from medicine and venture on a different career path (29:00)
- Choosing to have a different perspective on life and the accident (41:49)
- Being very passionate and not willing to take ‘no’ for an answer (43:29)
- The extra effort it took to attain her university degree. Attending lectures through the window of lecture theatres in instances without wheelchair access (46:50)
- Finding her purpose in helping others within the not-for-profit sector (53:03)
- The life changing experience which lead to her becoming a Mandela Washington Fellow, and meeting former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle (57:43)
- The ‘good’ thing about disability and how it has helped her find out more about herself and her strengths (1:03:14)
- Advice on engaging with people with disabilities. A perspective from both sides of the divide (1.04:55)
- The nuances in terminology between referring to someone as ‘a disabled person’ (derogatory term) and ‘a person with disability’ (puts the person first before the disability) (1.06.48)
I enjoyed my conversation with Freky for many reasons, but most of all because her life speaks to what it means to be Unscathed. She lives everyday breaking boundaries and advancing, despite adversity.
Connect with Freky on:
Facebook and Instagram: @faecare
Twitter: @faecate_org
Websites: www.faecarefoundation.org
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TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic Violence, Physical and Sexual Abuse.
Today’s podcast sheds light on an issue which impacts more women across the world than a lot of people realise. We are talking domestic violence and sadly there has been a steep rise, in cases across the world.
It is a growing crisis, which is further exacerbated by beliefs and cultural norms in large parts of African. In Nigeria where I grew up, a staggering 23% of women have been victims of physical or sexual violence committed by spouse and due to how scared wedding vows are held, women are encouraged to stay in such relationships even at risk of their own lives.
So how does a woman fare in a society where her marital status may mean more than her very own life?
My guest today is a brave and courageous survivor who will be sharing her story to enlighten and educate us. Ivie is a mother of 3 beautiful daughters and shares her harrowing experience of domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-husband whom she was married to for 7 years.
We discuss what it was like for her whilst married and crucially what life has been for her since her separation in a society that often stigmatises women who leave their marriages.
Ivie has overcome significant adversity and is a brave and courageous warrior who embodies what being Unscathed means.
Some points below on today's show:
- Today's episode is for you, if you see yourself in any way in Ivie's story. I would like you to know that I see you, I hear you and I hope you take the strength from this show. Don’t let fear hold you back. Do Something. Don't suffer in silence. You are worthy of love and the life you deserve is waiting at the other end of a decision only you can make.
- I was moved after recording this episode to set up a GoFundMe page in support of Ivie. She is raising her daughters by herself without any financial contributions and is also currently out of work due to the COVID pandemic. I have linked the GoFundMe page below . I encourage you to give also if you feel led to do so.
- Today’s episode includes graphic details relating to physical violence and sexual abuse which some listeners may find distressing.
- Finally, this episode considers a singular perspective. Details have not been verified with any other sources other than Ivie herself.
Thank you for listening
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On Episode 8 , we are asking the questions: “What resilience really is?” What are some science based theories around factors that support us being more resilient? What resilience is not? What are some practical tips for being more resilient?
Listen as The Unscathed Life Podcast host, Tonbra is speaking on a topic that she refers to as the central theme of her life and what she considers to be integral for navigating all of life’s challenges - Resilience
Key learnings of the episode are:
- How resilience can stop you from being entrapped within an adverse situation.
- The three science based theories which support internal resilience in people
- The benefit of identifying your dominant source of resilience
- False hope syndrome and how to avoid falling into the trap of unrealistic goal setting
- The slippery slope of resilience - how too much resilience can make a person overly tolerant of adversity.
- The 5 A’s of resilience and how to leverage them to create a lifestyle that helps you thrive regardless of circumstance
On this episode, you will learn how resilience helps in navigating from adversity to opportunity and how to adapt in challenging situations by bending instead of breaking.
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On Episode 7, our guest KG is a UK-based Comedian, Actor and Presenter who has done great in his career so far. He has appeared on TV Shows and Movies such as Ted Lasso, Time Wasters, The Capture and Bloods .
On this exclusive session with KG on what he admits to be his most vulnerable interview till date, he gives us front row seats into him as a person. We are talking everything, he’s overcome on the journey to becoming the Unscathed person that he is now.
From the pain he experienced as a child who did not know his biological mother to the sense of loneliness that came from not having a close relationship with his Dad. We talk about the deep heartbreak he experienced when the mum who raised him passed suddenly 4 years ago.
KG shares about seeing himself as a failure from a young age, and how he developed a mindset and work ethic that propelled him to work twice as hard for everything. We talk about growing up in South London, how he managed to remain on the straight and narrow .
We go behind the scenes and hear from the real KG, in what we are calling a Masterclass on dealing with emotional pain, dealing with shame, bouncing back from setbacks and learning to accept difficult pasts.
This conversation is one of the most motivational and inspiring conversations ever to be released on this Podcast, and the fact that KG, whom our host Tonbra refers to as Kevin is family, cousins to be precise makes this episode even more special.
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On Episode 6, I stay true to my heart and have a candid conversation about recent happenings in my home country Nigeria.
At the time of this recording, I had just seen live footage of the Nigerian Army opening live ammunition against unarmed protesters involved in the #EndSars campaign.
In an episode filled with unfettered emotions, I am joined by a guest, Doubra Fumudoh, my brother and we discuss the ongoing #EndSars campaign. We talk about the plight of the Nigerian youth and why it feels like they have been stretched to the limit. Doubra, like many other Nigerians has also been at the receiving end of Police brutality and shares his experience which is also the reality of so many others in Nigeria.
With millions of Nigerians globally taking to the streets for more than two weeks to protest for police reforms and an end to police brutality, I share why your voice is also needed in this movement and what you can do to help amplify our cry for justice and freedom from indiscriminate brutalisation and killing of so many young people in a country that where its citizens are already paying a heavy price for decades of corrupt leadership and mismanagement of national resources.
They say evil prevails when good men do nothing. The #endsars movement is a movement, but a movement in support of millions of citizens maintaining the most fundamental of human rights - the right to live and not be killed.
The youth in Nigeria have been stretched beyond belief and are crying out for real change.
Use the hashtag iamunscathed. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast.
On Episode 5, our guest Sandra Nwachukwu, a UK-based Chartered Surveyor, is speaking on her life’s journey through overcoming adversity linked with her University education. Sandra’s life took an unexpected turn after attending University in Nigeria for 4 years but on completion was told that she could not be awarded a degree due to an admission error she had no knowledge of. On this episode, Sandra shares very openly about the loss of identity and sense of purpose that can come when your best laid plans are rocked without any warning. Sandra knows very well the pain of stolen time; and explains what it did to her and how through grace she managed to overcome and reclaim the years that had been taken from her unjustly. Sandra’s life can be condensed into a powerful story of sheer grit and determination and what it takes to bounceback and thrive after facing incredible disappointment.
Key learnings of the episode are:
- Get started; Knowing that it is never too late to start something or do something or be something
- A good tribe; Building / belonging to a tribe of people cheerlead and support you when you need it the most can be the difference between failing and bouncing back from setbacks
- Self-belief; Believing in yourself and going for your dream knowing you have what it takes to breakthrough. Self belief is the cornerstone of every achievement
- Little intentional steps; The importance of taking small steps towards your goal. Looking at the full picture may feel overwhelming, however starting where you are, doing what you can, and taking little intentional steps everyday towards your desired outcome is the key to success
Today Sandra is an Investment Surveyor who provides comprehensive advice to a range of clients including, institutional funds, private equity, property companies and sovereign wealth funds on commercial property investment in the UK.
Outside work, she spends her time being an aunty, godmother, dancer, foodie, books and music lover, amongst other passions.
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On Episode 4, we are asking the questions: “What is Courage?” What does it like when it shows up? Why is it important for us to be Courageous? What do you do to stand Courageously?
Listen as The Unscathed Life Podcast host, Tonbra shares principles and lived experiences on how courage has been a core pillar for her transformation into Living Unscathed. Learn about how to show Courage when your body is crippled with Fear and the theory on the link between the two.
The main points I share on this episode are:
- What fear mastery is and how mastering fear can help you live a more courageous life. 6:13.
- How courage helps with voicing your convictions. 9:33.
- What the courage spectrum is and how understanding and appreciating it are the building blocks to a more courageous life. 11:21
- What the true prize of being courageous is 15:20
- Why is courage important in your journey to Living Unscathed . 17:54
With these principles, you can be a lot more courageous in your daily living and I end this episode by saying no matter where you started or where you are on this journey called life, my hope is that through my words, you find the courage to rewrite your story into a beautiful ending.
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On Episode 3, our guest, Chisom Owolabi, is the Author of a new book called ‘Becoming Who God Says I am: Valorous’, and is speaking on her life’s journey through multilayered setbacks, which include witnessing the murder of her father at age 7 and watching her mother take her last breath in a hospital, after a valiant fight with cancer, 14 years later.
Chisom openly shares what she has learnt on the journey to becoming the Valorous person she is now. Her experiences include battles with brokenness plus the void that comes with losing a parent early. She also shares her personal experiences of overcoming deep depression, fear, identity crisis and sexual molestation at a very young age.
Chisom desires more than anything to see young women thrive and encourages everyone to own their stories and share their experiences so others can learn from it and make better choices in their own lives.
Chisom is a great example of someone who is ‘Living Unscathed’. She has been able to manifest her highest self regardless of the setbacks she has experienced in her own life. This entire episode will teach and inspire you and leave you greatly motivated.
Key learnings of the episode are:
- The importance of parents teaching self awareness from an early age and encouraging children to be outspoken about adult interactions as a way to mitigate the risk of children becoming victims of sexual abuse
- The benefit of taking each day as it comes and thinking too far into the future as a means to manage the overwhelm of trying to overcome a setback
- The power of journaling and visualising your goals, even in dark times, and how it can help you manifest a better and more purposeful life in the future.
- The importance of not feeling shame about your experiences, as sharing it can help others make better decisions in their own lives.
Chisom Owolabi is an accomplished Consultant. She holds an Undergraduate Degree in Management Economics and a Master's Degree in Business Analysis and Management.
Chisom is the Author of a new book called ‘Becoming Who God Says I am: Valorous’, where she paints a wonderful picture of God's redemptive love and restoration despite adversity. This book will encourage, inspire and ultimately bring you hope.
Chisom is married to Promise Owolabi and together, they are raising two wonderful boys.
Connect with Chisom on www.becomingvalorous.com and on instagram at @valorouswoman.
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On Episode 2, our very first guest, Ilami Onyekwum, founder of 'Good Living with Mae' is speaking on her journey to finding happiness after overcoming significant loss in her personal life.
She shares the raw truth about her healing journey and opens up about what it has taken to find herself again. She highlights some of the personal practices that have helped her stay advancing in the face the challenges she has faced. Ilami is dropping gems and great insights this entire episode. Key learnings from this episode are:
- The importance of putting things into perspective; appreciating your daily blessings as you navigate your way through loss can help bring balance into your mindscape
- The role of vulnerability in your healing journey; having moments of vulnerability can help you have more meaningful interactions
- Not denying your emotions space; taking occasional time out from your daily routine can help with addressing your emotions instead of running from them
- Surrounding yourself with the right people; making sure you are surrounded by people who are invested in yourself happiness but do not denigrate your pain
**Ilami Mabel Onyekwum (Mae) is a Supply Chain Specialist and what most people consider an All-Rounder. With an intense passion for living life to the fullest, she thrives in the face of challenges, often inspiring others to do the same.
She balances a demanding career in Oil & Gas with her role as a devoted wife and mother, her call as a travel and food enthusiast, and her determination to do life with as much grace as possible.
Having explored diverse parts of the world, nurtured relationships with a wide spectrum of people, lived and worked in 3 continents whilst maintaining a very strong connection to her roots, she is perfectly poised to launch a creative lifestyle outlet - “Good Living with Mae”, focused on all things good food, good conversations and overall well being.**
Connect with Ilami on www.goodlivingwithmae.com and on instagram at @goodlivingwithmae.
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On this very first episode of The Unscathed Life Podcast, I talk about ‘Unscathed Living’, a phrase I coined to describe a mindset that is not harmed or injured by negative experiences of the past. I go into a sufficient detail around what the phrase truly means and share where it all started.
Furthermore, I challenge your thinking around adversity. I also share the overall intention of the podcast and structure going forwards.
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Hello and welcome to the Unscathed Life Podcast. A Podcast that inspires you to push beyond adversity and rewrite your story. On the show I will share some of the core principles that underpin Unscathed Living, a life I define as the intentional manifestation of your highest self regardless of circumstance. Every episode will motivate and challenge you to live purposely, and stay advancing despite adversity.