MotherWell Podcast

Whether you’re choosing a preschool, raising a curious toddler, or simply wondering if you’re doing enough, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I sit down with early childhood educator and founder of Little Explorers, Zakiya Ogunneye, to unpack what every parent should know about the first five years of a child’s life. We talk about school readiness, play-based learning, emotional devel...

Success is easy to admire. The hard work behind it? Not so much. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the people who have quietly reshaped the way I think about work, consistency and excellence—starting with Veekee James. This isn’t an episode about fame or overnight success. It’s about showing up, doing the work when nobody is watching, staying committed through the boring seasons and choosing disc...

In this episode, Feyi sits down with her mum, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Adesanya, to recap The Mum Fund 2.0. As someone who served on the panel at the very first Mum Fund and attended the second as a guest, she shares her reflections on the day, the wisdom shared on stage, and the movement that is being built through these conversations. Together, they discuss money, hard work, wealth creation, sisterhood,...

This week on the MotherWell Podcast, we are joined by the incredible Mrs. Adenike Ogunlesi 🤍 A mother, entrepreneur, and one of the most inspiring women I know, Mrs. Ogunlesi shares her journey through motherhood, womanhood, and building a thriving business in Nigeria. What struck me most was her joy. Her ability to remain warm, vibrant, and young at heart despite the demands of life, family, and...

In this episode, Feyi explores one of motherhood’s best-kept secrets: Matrescence, the profound physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual transformation that takes place when a woman becomes a mother. Just as adolescence marks the transition from child to adult, matrescence marks the transition from woman to mother. Why do so many women feel lost after having a baby? Why does your brain se...

Motherhood changes you. But what happens when you still want more for yourself? In this honest solo episode, Faith opens up about the quiet tension many mothers carry: loving your family deeply while still wanting to build, dream, work, grow, and become. From mom guilt to the pressure of trying to “balance it all,” this conversation explores the reality of modern motherhood, choosing what matters...

In this deeply personal episode, Feyi sits down with the woman who has quietly helped shape so much of this journey… Ibidunni Osho. She’s a single mum. A creative force. The producer who has been with Feyi since the very scary beginning. But more than that, she’s been a safe place, a prayer partner, a right hand, and a purpose partner. When life fell apart when Chidera passed away… she was the ver...

Mrs. Isioma Aihie, our very first guest and first viral moment on the podcast, returns to the MotherWell couch for a deeply honest conversation about faith, entrepreneurship, and trusting God while building a business. From navigating the realities of running a business in Lagos to learning how to surrender control and lean on God through uncertainty, this episode is filled with wisdom for every w...

Behind the Emmy Nominee: Raising, Seeing & Nurturing Greatness In this episode, Feyi sits with Foluso Gbadamosi, mother of Simisola Gbadamosi, Nigeria’s youngest Emmy nominee, for a powerful and deeply insightful conversation on raising gifted children. Together, they explore what it really means to see your children as God sees them, beyond behaviour, beyond pressure, and beyond comparison. T...

Sometimes, you have to bully the bully. In this episode, Feyi talks about modern-day spiritual warfare, the kind that shows up as fear, doubt, insecurity, and the quiet lies we start to believe about ourselves. Because the real battle isn’t always external. It’s internal. This is a reminder of who you are: God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which He prepared in advance for...

This week on the MotherWell Podcast, we’re talking about money, but not in the way you’re used to. I’m joined by Ibi as we unpack the heart behind The Mum Fund 2.0 and why this is more than just an event, it’s a movement. A shift. A call for women to stop sitting on the sidelines of wealth building and start making intentional, collective financial decisions. We talk about what it really means to...

In this episode, Feyi sits down with Wunmi Durosimi-Etti, A chef founder of Ounje a company putting Nigerian cuisine and hospitality sector at the forefront of global culinary innovation and recognition. In this powerful conversation, Chef Wu shares all about growth, resilience, and rewriting your story. Becoming a mum as a teenager, she had to navigate life, motherhood, and identity all at once....

In this episode, Feyi candidly shares all the things she wishes she knew when she became a mum for the first time. From the emotional shifts to the physical changes, the expectations versus reality, and the lessons learned along the way. This is an honest reflection on what motherhood really looks like. Whether you’re a first-time mum, preparing for motherhood, or simply reflecting on your own jou...

On this week’s episode, Feyi is joined by her friend and sister Dodos Uvieghara for an honest conversation about building a life and career that doesn’t follow the traditional script. In an episode titled Motherhood & Unconventional Careers, they talk about what it means to pivot, evolve, and pursue paths that may not make sense to everyone else. From unexpected opportunities to bold decisions...

In this episode, Feyi sits down with Dr. Esther Longe to talk about what it means when God is growing your roots. Sometimes growth is loud and visible. Other times, it’s quiet, hidden, and happening beneath the surface. When nothing seems to be moving, when the spotlight is off, when progress feels slow, could it be that God is strengthening you from the inside out? This conversation explores surr...

In this episode, Feyi is lamenting. What do you do when God answers your prayers, just not in the way you imagined? What happens when the plan shifts and you’re left blinking like, “Lord… this is not what we discussed”? This is an honest, slightly dramatic, faith-filled conversation about refining seasons, unexpected detours, and trusting God even when you don’t understand Him. Because one thing a...

You asked. I answered. No dodging 😭 This week’s episode is a full Q&A with questions straight from this community. It’s honest, it’s unfiltered, and it’s very MotherWell.

In this episode, Feyi responds to a powerful question she was recently asked: Can motherhood coexist with fear? Her answer? Fear is a prerequisite. From the moment you conceive, you are afraid. Afraid of losing, afraid of failing, afraid of not being enough. And yet, you show up anyway. This episode explores how fear doesn’t disqualify you from being a good mother. It often confirms how deeply you...

It’s 2026 and Feyi Is already going through it. In this episode, she looks back on the lessons and blessings from December 2025 and reflects on the fact that the new year came in swinging. Swaddle is very much overdue (past 40 weeks and still loading), Instagram permanently disabled our accounts, and honestly, nothing is going according to plan. But we laugh. We vent. We regroup. And somehow, God...

As the year winds down, we slow things down on MotherWell and take a moment to reflect. In this special Christmas episode, Feyi shares her heart on the lessons of the year, the moments that shaped her, and the quiet joys that carried her through motherhood. It’s a gentle conversation about gratitude, faith, family, and finding joy in the midst of the chaos. A reminder to pause, breathe, and celebr...

Today we *finally* have Ibi Ibru on the podcast! She is my best friend and the founder and CEO of Moneystart , my business partner for The Mum Fund , and the godmother to my babies! In this heartfelt, joy-filled & slightly shady episode, we talk all things sisterhood, friendship, money, purpose, and our big 2026 plans . You’ll get to meet the woman who has stood beside me through every high an...

For the first time ever on MotherWell, a Dad joins us on the couch, and it’s none other than Eric Fireman, our director and the creative force behind Fireman Productions. The man who brings MotherWell to life finally steps in front of the camera, and trust us, the laughter did not stop. In this fun, honest, and surprisingly emotional episode, Eric shares his take on fatherhood, partnership, men’s...

Did someone call a THERAPIST? You asked and we finally delivered. We are so pleased to welcome Funmto Ogunbanwo (@funmto) , the lead clinical psychotherapist and founder of Ibi Ayo (@ibii.ayo) . In this powerful episode, we dive into all things motherhood: what really happens to the brain after having a baby, the signs to look out for, and how to show up for a woman who is struggling. This convers...

People think pregnancy and labour are the most difficult parts of becoming a mum. For Feyi, it’s the first few months after birth, that are the most difficult. In this raw and deeply honest episode, Feyi opens up about her postpartum experience, the exhaustion, the body changes, the emotional fog, and the silent unraveling that so many new mothers walk through alone. She shares what it feels like...

In this deeply personal episode, Feyi sits down with her mum, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Adesanya , for an intimate conversation about faith, love, and the sacred calling of motherhood. Together, they reflect on family, legacy, and the lessons learned through seasons of grace and growth. From heartfelt memories to timeless wisdom, this is an honest, emotional, and faith-filled exchange, a true MotherWell mom...