Let’s Toast To Life

Zahra's vulnerability was what made this episode outstanding. From her, I learned among other things, the Pakistani style of marriage, which is typically arranged (there are usually exeptions of course) and we also talked about the food. Topping the list was the Chicken Biryani! I can easily admit that Pakistan is a country with really kind and friendly people and Zahra is living proof. This episo...

Easily one of my favorite episodes, I learned how to speak the famous Ghanian Twi (just a little bit), spoke with Lydia about a famous tourist attraction in Cape Coast and why it is a must-visit site. For Jacob, it was more political, with him explaining the gender roles from a historical perspective and why Africa needs to adapt some cultural realities to the development of the people in those so...

From my conversation with the very amiable Melisa, I learned that it is considered disrespectful to refuse food offered by a guest in El Salvador, a fascinating country of about 7 million people known for their beaches and volcanoes. In this episode, Melisa and I discussed some of the things that make El Salvador a country worth visiting as well as interesting facts about life as an El Salvadorian...

What is Italy especially known for? What does the language sound like? Where to visit on holiday? How can you make Italian pasta and meat sauce? Learn this and more in this episode where I talked to a very cheerful Alberto who brought his personality to life throughout the conversation. I hope you enjoy it while learning! Love,  Ololade 

My highlights from this episode were the conversations we had about marriage and death. You'd be surprised to learn that in Wendo's tribe in Kenya, the marriage ceremony has about 3-5 activities. The burial rites in Kenya fall under two major extremes, those who want to grieve quickly and move on, and others who take their time to grieve and celebrate the dead. Not to spill too much tea, just know...

Curious to learn about the Zimbabwean culture and/or people? In this lighthearted episode, Tassy and I spoke about the food, music, language, marriage and some other things in-between. Do enjoy this learning experience, knowing that you took a 37-minutes trip to a country and came back more knowledgeable. :)  With love,  Ololade 

In the coming weeks I’ll be introducing a series of interviews with people from different cultures and having interesting conversations to understand how different or similar their cultures are to mine. Can’t wait to release the episodes 🎊🎉 anticipate!!!

We have all dealt with rejection and disappointment at some point in our lives. Perhaps you are even in that phase of your life now?! It is not so much about the rejection, but how we handle it is what is important. In this episode, I talked about the two ways I am learning to embrace rejection. It can make us better people if we look and learn from the experience. Please enjoy this episode! Love,...

We are all influencers in some way because people have changed their eating habits, perception of an issue, lifestyle, and/or thoughts based on what we said or did. Knowing this, it becomes important to check what manner of influencer you are and guard your heart from negative influencers. The world needs better people for it to thrive. Cheers to improvement and positive influence! I'll drink to t...

This conversational episode features Mariam Hamidou, a Germany-based Architect who also consults for those planning to relocate to Germany. In it, we spoke about some of the trends in the German job market and what people (especially Africans) should know if they plan to move abroad, either for an educational degree or for job opportunities. Please enjoy this episode! Love,  Ololade 

A chit-chat inspired episode, I shared a testimony about my life and also what I am learning about Faith. I hope this encourages you to hold on to God and draw strength when you need it.  Love,  Ololade 

Valentine is coming, where is your ___________? Does this ring a bell? There is just so much pressure when it comes to Valentine's Day and whilst I don't in any way want to invalidate the purpose of this day for lovers, I believe love is beyond flowers, watches, cakes and Instagram to showcase. There is a love and kindness that must be expressed to humanity and I shared my opinion about this in th...

Happy New Year Knowledge Seekers,  I am uber-excited to share this episode with you, especially in the spirit of new year and resolutions (for those who make them). I believe our goals don't work sometimes because we overestimate our capacity whilst underestimating our current realities. If the year will be different with your goals accomplished, you should change your game plan and I shared some...

Being one of the popular festive seasons across various countries in the world, Christmas time is a joyful season to spend with loved ones. Beyond that, we rejoice with an understanding that thousands of years ago, God came to earth to dwell in our midst (through the birth of Jesus Christ) - with the goal of reconciling us back to Himself after we made a mistake which cost us our place in God’s pr...

First, I know it's kind of late to wish you a happy new month but still *welcome to December* the month where people unwind as they prepare for the new year. Undoubtedly, 2020 was uncomfortable for quite a number of people, with lives, money, jobs lost and what not. However, you are still alive and I strongly believe it is for a purpose that you, we (including myself) are still here. Life is truly...

Watching the movie #Citation made me discover a faulty thinking of mine that places the full responsibility on the woman in the event of a rape case. Acknowledging this thought of mine was really critical for me and I also thought to share it with you :)  If you have not seen this movie, now is a good time to do so and I would love to hear your thoughts. Were you (like me) unconsciously placing th...

Life is generally in phases. Sometimes we feel like we need to move to the next phase, forgetting we had prayed to be where we currently are. There is a beauty in every season of your life and this episode is a gentle reminder that gratitude is a must! May we never be ungrateful.

This is another episode where I get to share a not-so-popular aspect of my life (weaknesses and flaws YO!!) and I am still thinking twice about  it, lol. If you're here, then it means I ended up releasing this episode!  People don't like to talk about their weaknesses, their struggles or imperfections because of the fear of being judged or laughed at. It was not comfortable admitting that I have t...

These past few weeks in Nigeria have been a series of unfortunate events with October 20, 2020 being the darkest day in the history of modern day patriotism under a civilian government.  That said, this message is particularly for Nigerian youth to get busy gaining knowledge about Nigeria and Africa as a whole. We need to know where we are coming from to prepare for where we want to get to. Nigeri...

Hello everyone! In the wake of what is happening in Nigeria 🇳🇬 this short charge is meant to encourage you to guard your heart and mind from the information overload. Please protect your heart so you do not get overwhelmed with everything going on. Love and Light ❤️

Hello everyone! Currently, we are working towards revolutionizing the Nigerian Police Force by protesting against the operation of the SARS (special anti-robbery squad) who are supposed to be emblems of protection but have instead become a societal nuisance. Enough is enough! Please lend your voice one way or another. Thank you 😊

If you have been body-shamed in the past, I am sure you will be able to relate to this episode. But in all honesty, we may have also body-shamed other people and this is a reminder that we can do better and we should do better. People come in different shapes and sizes and should be respected regardless of how they look. If anything, I hope this episode inspires you to approach peculiarity with hu...

Encountering another culture different from what I had always known was scary at first but now I get the whole picture *wink*    In this episode, I note the differences between the German and Nigerian culture (BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE). If anything, I have learned that you can always take what you want from a culture and leave out the rest, as long as there is learning and growth. P.S: This is me sp...

Unfortunately, grief is one of those emotions bound to be experienced in life. 13 years ago, my father died and that event altered our (my family) lives forever. In all, I CAN definitely say that God has been good to my family and I along the way. In this episode, I shared some personal details of my life along with my siblings, also as a way to honor my father's legacy. To those who are grieving...

One of the few books I have read twice and will definitely read again is "The Alchemist" written by Paulo Coelho. With a storytelling style that captures you from the first page, I definitely recommend this to you, moreso because there are things to learn from that book and I shared 5 of those in this Podcast. Here's to reading more books that change our lives :)