Life: After School

It's all too easy to blend in, fit in and look nice. Following the crowd is a lot easier. Herd behavior is real: others are doing it, so it cannnot be that wrong!! Standing up and standing out takes courage. Seeing and saying what no one seems to be seeing and saying takes guts. Lots of it.  You know that One person can make the difference between good or bad. One person can be the tipping po...

In The first of its Under-5 minutes series, I speak on a few things we do and use routinely, almost flippantly and definitely carelessly. Interestingly, these things are so critical to our progress in life. They are the small, but mighty matters.

In our last podcast (listen here ), we rooted for the absolute importance of understanding. Knowing the why is a must, we concluded. But then, how does a plain person know the why? How do I/can I get understanding? Is there a key, an approach, a strategy, a person to go to? Whether your desire is to understand a subject matter, a course, a chosen discipline, a person or even life itself, this podc...

Everything has changed. From education to healthcare to finances... everything. New variables have been plugged into the equation. Interestingly, some bedrock principles remain fixed, like the North Star. Understanding. This is important, most especially at times like this. Knowing the why and the how. Knowing what to do, what to say, how to say. Or what?  Listen in and please share with a fr...

The year is on. And it is time for you to do something about those ideas and dreams you have.  Discussing from a business perspective, we discuss a set of "guide posts" that I believe will propel you to take action, in the right direction . You will need to act on these. And it all begins with a step. Thanks for listening. Feedback? Hit me at sanyaolufemi@gmail.com.

Rats don't know the time. Neither do mosquitoes, cockroaches and the famous ants. However, they do understand seasons. They come out at particular seasons, when the signs indicate that the time of action has come. Get an understanding of seasons. Know what is being said in your season. Understand your time of action, and get to know the action to take. Listen in. It just might be your season.

So many people have been through turbulence. So many are even thinking of ending it all. Though you might be weak, please hold on in there. In today's world, so many good folks have become weak, or weakened. Life's curve balls have caught many unguarded.  If you are like that, as many are, this podcast is for you.  We'll take a direct look at what the weak need, to be made strong. Call t...

Hope . It is the difference between giving up, and going on.  It is that glimmer of light, amidst the thick darkness, that gives strength to a weary soul.  In a world that seems to be labor pains, with turbulence and uncertainties pulsating at almost every point, it is easy to lose hope. In this episode, I share a short story about hope. A story that, I hope, will fan the dying embers ba...

In this interview with a veteran survivor who bounced back from a major health challenge, we look at how to start something, from nothing, armed only with a word about "a miracle in the house", willing hands and a bold spirit.  Kunle Olaleye is also author of the book "Bouncing Back To Life", where he describes what happened, and the keys to a successful recovery. I also used this episode to...

In this episode we discuss leadership, followership, success and influence. Our guest has had over 20 years hands-on experience working with young people, and parents. In this episode we learn that: The world needs heroes. How do you define success? How do I know who to follow, the right people to follow, or even the right dreams to follow and pursue. Should I tackle leadership? or just being a fo...

You were taught how to be a leader in school? I guessed so!!  Mentoring tomorrow's leaders is never an easy task. It wasn't taught in school. most of our parents did't teach it. Whether it's yourself or someone you know, We just face it heads-on, often blindly. In this fiery, heart-warming, hottish episode, we talk with a firebrand woman: connector, writer, author, leadership coach, mentor an...

Are teens ready for life after school? What about their parents? Get ready to be hit! In this interview, we speak with a veteran teen and youth worker with over 20 years in-the-frontlines experience.  Let's go.

This is a brief  intro to "After School".  We'll be right back!!