ABWilson's Heart of the Matter

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson welcomes Keron Rose, a digital nomad and lifelong learner. Keron shares his journey of embracing life, fatherhood, and continuous education while exploring the world. This conversation highlights the importance of choice, freedom, and the power of learning in shaping a fulfilling life. A...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson celebrates a significant milestone – 1000 downloads of the podcast. Aderonke takes the time to reflect on her journey, share personal stories, and answer some of the same questions she typically asks her guests. This episode is a heartfelt thank you to the guests and listeners who have supported...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson welcomes the dynamic and creative Dasha Kelly Hamilton. Dasha shares her journey, from her childhood as a military brat to her current work as a performance artist, writer, and facilitator. This episode delves into themes of creativity, curiosity, and following one's destiny, highl...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson welcomes the brilliant and dynamic Kisha Tyrrell. Together, they explore themes of empowerment, self-identity, and personal growth through Kisha's unique lens. From her journey as an entrepreneur to her reflections on beauty and resilience, this episode is filled with uplifting ins...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Dr. Nicole Bossard to explore the transformative power of positivity and its critical role in organizational change, particularly within the human services sector. Dr. Bossard shares her journey as a positivity strategist and discusses how she integrates an intersectional approach to foster joy, resilience, an...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a heartwarming and insightful episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, where we dive deep into the soulful journey of our guest, Adair Cates. Adair is a transformational Conscious Leadership trainer, facilitator, and coach with over 20 years of experience in adult education, leadership, personal development, and mindfulness. In this episode, Adair shares her uni...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson welcomes 23 year old Ecy Femi King, a multifaceted creative who shares insights into her journey as an author, coder, and musician. The conversation explores the intersection of creativity and technology, the process behind Ecy's educational comic book, and the importance of identity and com...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson welcomes Dr. Kendra-Lee Pearman, a multi-faceted health educator, naturopath, and wellness advocate based in Bermuda. Dr. Pearman shares insights into the journey that led to her establishing a holistic wellness center in St. George's, Bermuda. Their conversation explores Kendra's inspi...

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson welcomes back the delightful Charmaine Heard. Known for her playful spirit and warm demeanor, Charmaine shares her insights on self-discovery, personal growth, and the importance of playfulness in our everyday lives. We first met Charmaine in episode 29, where our conversation started...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Barbara King, a parent, educator, and facilitator, to discuss her journey and work in parenting education, facilitation, and end-of-life care. Barbara shares how her experiences as a parent shaped her career and personal growth, including the pivotal choice to become a parent educator....

Send us Fan Mail We have a special treat for you - a second interview with Dr. Akasha Saunders! In our first interview with Akasha, we had an incredible conversation filled with insights and wisdom, but unfortunately, the technology had other plans. The audio quality was dreadful, and we knew we had to do better. So, I invited Akasha back for a second round. Join us as we dive deep into his though...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Eric Collins, a Southern African American investor and venture capitalist. Eric shares about his remarkable journey, investing in community empowerment, and his dedication to creating opportunities for others. They explore his deep-rooted Southern identity, the power of co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Aderonke sits down with Martin Buechele, a passionate mindfulness and compassion teacher from Austria. Martin talks about his journey from a career in accounting to becoming a full-time mindfulness and compassion practitioner.  Martin delves into what it means to teach compassion, how it impacts the brain, and why practices like random acts of kindness can be tran...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi-Wilson sits down with the passionate and inspiring Charmaine Heard. Charmaine describes herself as sincere, loving, and fiery, and through this engaging conversation, we explore these traits and how they’ve shaped her journey. Charmaine shares her personal mission to make love a habit and the deep explo...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Rod King is an entrepreneur, consultant, and inventor who focuses on problem-solving for the good of society. He considers himself a problem solver and believes in universal problem-solving.  He has invented tangible and intangible things, including software that creates magic tricks and the fractal gridding methodology. Fractal gridding is a pattern of organizing and managing...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's conversation, Alonda Williams discusses her principles and values, including integrity, empathy, and love. She also talks about being legacy-oriented and leaving a positive impact on the world.  Alonda shares three interesting things about herself: collecting pop figures, playing the cello, and being a gamer. She recounts a recent accomplishment of starting the...

Send us Fan Mail Carla Zuill-Ikonwa, a mother, warrior, and legend, shares her extraordinary story of triumph, growth, and empowerment. She reflects on her journey and the challenges she has overcome, including emotional trauma and being a single mother.  Carla emphasizes the importance of walking in who you are and leaving a legacy.  She also discusses her accomplishments, such as breaking a stor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Aderonke  Bademosi Wilson interviews Dr. Akasha Saunders, a pilgrim, soul guide, and lover of life. They discuss their different perspectives on how they first met and delve into the meanings behind Dr. Akasha's descriptors.  Dr. Akasha explains that being a pilgrim means an internal and external journey, exploring the inner world and constantly moving t...

Send us Fan Mail Aaron Critchlow is a philosopher, lawyer, and activist who founded Bermuda Is Love, a community organization focused on addressing social and economic inequalities in Bermuda.  He believes in the importance of living a good life and being a moral person. Aaron's passion for philosophy and sociology led him to study law and become a lawyer, but he recently left his job to purs...

Send us Fan Mail Charmaine Wright Orr shares her journey of identity, joy, and purpose. She discusses giving birth to her children at home and her love for building Legos. Charmaine also talks about her transformative travel experience in Egypt. She shares her recent accomplishment of developing land for agritourism and creating a space for her incarcerated son's return.  Charmaine emphasizes...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson interviews Tanja Gittens, a wanderer, accountant, and author.  Tanja shares three interesting things about herself: she was a shy child, she defied statistics and overcame challenges, and she has a wide range of skill sets.  They discuss Tanja's love for travel and her preference for off-the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson interviews Vicki Abraham, a coach and connector. Vicki describes herself as a connector because she enjoys bringing people together and using her words to connect people to thoughts and ideas.  She also discusses her belief in being a queen, taking charge of her life, and helping others. Vicki sh...

Send us Fan Mail Laura Bell, a graphic designer and artist, shares her journey as an entrepreneur, single mom, and karate enthusiast. She discusses the importance of finding the right martial arts instructor and the personal development that comes with practicing karate.  Laura also talks about her two businesses, Design Lab and Two for One, which focus on graphic design and marketing. She emphasi...

Send us Fan Mail Mrs. Florenz Webbe Maxwell shares three interesting things about herself, including her doll collection, pet turtles, and the fact that she has never had coffee.  She discusses the history behind her doll collection and the significance of having black dolls. Mrs. Maxwell also talks about her turtles and how their growth is influenced by their environment.  She shares her pride in...

Send us Fan Mail Leah Dean, an advisor, author, and speaker, shares her extraordinary story of triumph, growth, and empowerment on ABWilson's Heart of the Matter podcast.  She discusses her unique upbringing on a 23-acre island in Bermuda, her accomplishments including writing and recording an album, and her recent success of releasing an audiobook.  Leah also talks about the importance of le...