MDFtalks: Recent Episodes
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Tseyinmi Omatseye, a mutifaceted entrepreneur shares with me what levelling up means to him and how he has overcome so many obstacles to get to where he currently is. He talks about his journey from moving back to Lagos, Nigeria from the UK and how important it is to be resilient when seeking success in a country that can be deemed as tough to fulfil one's dreams.
A conversation with the brand owner of EBIB; a brand focused on raising awareness on the impact our body image can have on our well-being as well as promoting body positivity. Sheila is also an ambassador for SHEIN and boohoo and shares tips on staying focused and being resilient especially during tough times.
A writer, blogger, communications specialist, entrepreneuer from Abuja, Nigeria speaks about how she stays motivated all year round and picks herself up on bad days. She shares strategies to keep you motivated and Inspired especially during the pandemic and explains how the around you can have a massive impact on your success!
My guest went to uni to do a course she initially wanted to do but realised after a while that it wasn't what she had thought it to be. Instead of giving up, she decided to take what she could from it and use it to her advantage. This decision has contributed to a path in her life she currently loves.
After a year of thinking and planning, my guest made the decision to take the bold step to move to London in a Pandemic without a secured job because she believes it is important for her self-growth and sanity. She gives advice to those who may be in the same position and are finding it tough to make a similar decision.
A series focusing on being comfortable with being uncomfortable and showing up everyday as your higher self
Our levels of self esteem is likely to have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic due to rising levels of anxiety, low mood and loneliness. I am here to share tips on how we can maintain a healthy level of self-esteem during this difficult time.
In some environments, there is a negative stigma attached to mental health issues and as a result, such problems are rarely discussed and can be seen in a negative light. This can in turn impact the way we treat ourselves. I want you to know that you are not alone and your feelings are valid. Please remember to speak up and do not suffer in silence.
“Sometimes we self-sabotage just when things seem to be going smoothly. Perhaps this is a way to express our fear about whether it is okay for us to have a better life. We are bound to feel anxious as we leave behind old notions of our unworthiness. The challenge is not to be fearless, but to develop strategies of acknowledging our fears and finding out how we can allay them” -Maureen Brady
“Self love is not selfish, you can’t truly love another until you know how to love yourself”. 1 person in 5,000-15,000 dies by suicide every year. This can be due to multiple reasons but a lack of love for oneself is always part of this. In this episode, I talk about what really is self love!