Life As We See It with A and A

On this episode we discussed why society gives up on single people in their 40s and how to find purpose during your waiting season. I am joined by Jayne who is a writer, publisher, author's midwife, a ministry leader and founder of SIWON (sisters in waiting outreach network) which is a ministry targeted at single women in waiting, helping them find purpose in their single season. We discussed so m...

In this episode we talked about "Omugwo" which is an African tradition of postpartum care for nursing moms. Amaka shared her omugwo story and how the support of her mom's omugwo has helped with her quick recovery after childbirth. We talked about some myths about omugwo care (e.g. hot water compresses, pepper soup recipe, etc and its effectiveness). We also debated if it was acceptab...

3 kids later: The reality of motherhood, pregnancy, parenting & raising boys. In this episode, i am joined by my lovely co-host Amaka and she shared her motherhood journey. She just gave birth to her 3rd baby and took us through the journey of all her pregnancies. We talked about the waiting season especially for women who are struggling with fertility issues, Amaka shared some encouraging wor...

If you see these 10 signs, you're secretly being abused & need to leave ASAP! In this episode i discuss the subtle signs of secret abuse most people ignore/miss and the disadvantages of staying in such toxic situations for a long time. Whether you're in a relationship, marriage, friendship, career, institution or job, you should always be vigilant and look out for these signs, if you n...

We continue our discussion on why many African marriages abroad don't last anymore. One of the main reasons is due to people having wrong motives. Some women come into the marriage with the wrong motives and when they relocate abroad, it becomes easy for them to execute their malevolent plans - unfairly call the cops on their husbands and take over their properties and children in some cases....

In this episode, we chat about why many African women are choosing to be single moms due to bad/abusive marriages. The rise of single motherhood in many African households is at an all time high. We talk about factors that contribute to marriages breaking apart from divorce and the women choosing to parent their children themselves. Some of the factors we identified were infidelity, abuse, lies, l...

On this episode, I talked about 14 lessons I learned living in America as a Nigerian immigrant. I share 14 key lessons i have learned living in the US as a foreigner/immigrant. The lessons i share are highly subjective nd is solely based on my own opinion and i acknowledge that my experience could differ from that of other immigrants. I talked about ways in which life in America is different from...

I'm joined by my two lovely nieces on this episode to discuss how they are navigating life in America as young Nigerian immigrants (their perception vs reality). It was refreshing to hear them share their experiences as teenage girls trying to find their place in the society, They drew parallels/made comparisons between living in Nigeria and living in America. They talked about how schooling in Am...

In this episode, Abies exposes various false teachings in the church keeping people in bondage. Her drawn out struggle with post partum anxiety & long recovery led her on a journey of deconstructing her faith to find out what was true and un-true about the Christian Faith. She talked about different doctrines some modern churches have adopted leading people astray. Most of those false teaching...

In this episode, my friend Abies Adeyeri returns to share her postpartum journey and experience with us. Abies takes us through her pregnancy journey, being diagnosed with fibroids during her first pregnancy and the pain and difficulties she experienced, doctors/hospital visits and how she successfully delivered her beautiful baby girl. With her husband being far away in another country, it was a...

In this episode, i share my experience of moving to America as international student from Nigeria with little to no money. I left a lucrative career in banking and moved to America in 2011 for my Masters (graduate school) in America. However, I wasn't financially prepared for the journey and had no money saved up before coming the the US. With only 40% scholarship, my school fees was in the th...

I am joined by my sister Afy to discuss why women should have a life outside of their marriage or their husbands. A lot of African women get into marriage with the expectation of being housewives and have their husbands provide for their families. However, in today's world and current economy, both people (husbands & wives) need to pull their weight financially to make things work. Afy advices...

In this episode, i am joined by Abies and we discuss issues affecting Nigerian immigrants who live abroad. We talked about competition amongst immigrants and why Nigerian/African marriages struggle abroad compared to if they were in Africa. Abies talked about what couples should do to stay afloat and remain married. She stressed that couples have to be accountable to one another and bear each othe...

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Abies Adeyeri who shared her journey and experience in the US as a Nigerian immigrant. Abies is a wife, mom of 3 beautiful girls, an IT professional, business owner and so many other things. She migrated to America from Nigeria in 2008 after winning the US DV visa lottery and shares with the struggles and challenges she faced as a new immigrant. From havin...

In this episode, Uju shares how she quickly settled in America after relocating from Nigeria to join her husband, We discussed why some Nigerian men abroad like to marry nurses & some of those marriages fail amongst other topics. Uju is a wife, mom of 3 kids, a physical therapist (PT) & a business owner. She shared her immigrant journey/experience of moving from Nigeria to the US upon grad...

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Jane Fisher, a devoted mother and author of "If You Knew Suzy: Pushing Past the Boundaries of Never." Jane shares the inspiring journey of raising her daughter Suzy, who was born with Joubert syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Through candid conversations, Jane reveals the emotional and physical challenges they faced, from medical hurdles to societal perc...

In this episode, Linda Magoon shares how she ended a toxic marriage of 25 years in her mid 50s to pursue her passion for hiking & the outdoors. Linda is an author, environmentalist and outdoor enthusiast. After decades of putting her own dreams and desires on hold, she finally found the courage to take a leap of faith and start a new chapter in her life. She talked about how she felt lost in h...

In this episode, Connor Treacy shares how he turned a viral moment into a million dollar business opportunity. Connor Treacy is a Los Angeles based entrepreneur, music executive and cultural strategist shaping the intersection of entertainment and nightlife. At 19, he hosted a viral house party of over 100,000 attendees garnering media and entertainment industry's attention making him the youn...

In this episode, Carissa Karban shares how she learned to let go of control after 2 divorces & quitting a demanding 9 to 5 corporate career. Carissa Karban is a leadership embodiment coach and the founder of Heal collective as well as an AI video game. Having grown up in a home with a single mom, she often felt she had no control as a child and was determined to take control of her own life in...

In this episode, Nicole Avery shares her emotional story of how she survived witchcraft in her family. Nicole Avery, PhD is an author, artist, thought ambassador and educational consultant for many decades. In this heartfelt episode, she shares her journey of childhood, being born into a Caribbean (Jamaican) family with a history of witchcraft and other demonic practices. As first generation Ameri...

In this episode we discuss how childhood trauma is ruining your love life, dating and romantic relationships. I am joined by Raina Milne who is a certified life coach & licensed mental health counselor for over 25 years and specializes in helping adults overcome both childhood & love relationship trauma. She shares the top 10 types of trauma/trauma checklist and how they manifest in our da...

In this episode, Jalisa shares her marriage and divorce story. She got married to her college sweetheart/best friend only to get divorced after only 4 years. Her story is one of healing from abuse, betrayal and finding purpose in the midst of pain. Jalisa Hardy is a single mom of 3 young kids, a licensed minister, a self published author and a host of other things. She suffered early childhood abu...

This is concluding part of my interview with Verastic'. She shares about her divorce story & why African (Nigerian) marriages abroad fail. She shares how her marriage took a down turn after her mother in law moved in. Her mother in law's display of jealously and how her ex-husband's violence & juju (witch doctor) engagements ultimately led to the dissolution of her marriage. We...

In this episode, i am joined by Vera Ezimora of Verastic. Vera shares the shocking story of what led to the divorce in her first marriage, some mother in law drama & why she ditched nursing school for blogging. Vera is a trend setter and ahead of her time when it comes to creativity and content creation. She shared about her love for writing, how she ditched nursing to follow a different caree...

How paying attention to coincidences changed my life. I am joined by Sophia Demas who is an author (written 2 books - the divine language of coincidences & consciousness beyond death). In this episode, she talked about the power of coincidences and how acting on them produces great life changing miracles. God always brings meaningful co-incidences our way & it's our responsibility to t...