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In this episode of New Roots, New Rules, we dive into how our Easter traditions from our childhoods in Nigeria and Oman to our current lives as parents in Calgary. We laugh about how Jan and Feb seemed to fly by and how the pressure to take every holiday seriously can get a bit stressful. Spruce Meadows Easter Egg Venture Easter Specialty Brunch Heritage Park Easter Brunch Instagram: @newrootsnewr...

First episode of 2026, where have we been? We’re finally back and It feels great to be back behind the mic! It’s been a solid three months since our last episode in December. In this one, we’re catching you up on where we’ve been and why we took such a long break. IG: @newrootsnewrules Email us: newrootsnewrules@gmail.com

Merry Christmas 🎄 In this episode, Mo and Sayo chat about all things Christmas. The lead up, the day itself, and the little moments in between. We’d love to hear from you. Share your Christmas traditions with us on IG @newrootsnewrules Subscribe to the New Roots New Rules ⁠newsletter to stay connected. We’re less than a day away from Christmas. If you’re interested in the Advent book we mentioned...

In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Super Working Mom - Detola Amure - a productivity coach and mama of 3 kiddos, on earth and one in heaven. We talk about what it really looks like to hold big dreams while raising kids in the "abroad", what it actually means to “have it all” as a mum, and why relying on God’s strength changes how we see purpose, work and family. You’ll hear...

We’re talking about the unknowns of Halloween, the costumes, the candy, and the confusion. We didn’t grow up with it, so every year feels like we’re still figuring it out. From explaining it to our kids to asking why it has to be so scary, we unpack what this holiday even means for us now. 🎃 Come laugh, learn, and maybe feel a little more seen if you’re still trying to make sense of Halloween too...

We talk about Canadian Thanksgiving 🇨🇦, how quiet it feels, what “tradition” even means when you didn’t grow up with this holiday, and how we’re building our own for the kids, we think it should be simple too because it’s really the little things that become core memories. There’s some turkey talk, a bit of nostalgia about Nigerian holidays growing up, and creating a sense of belonging for our kid...

The days are long, but the years are short and nothing proves that more than back-to-school season year after year - it somehow drags us, but also goes by so fast. 🎒 In this episode, we chat about what that looks like for us: the scramble in the mornings, packing lunches (uggh), nailing down routines, chatting with teachers, and all the little things in between. ✨ Packed a lunchbox you’re proud...

Get to know Sayo and Mo on our very first episode. We share who we are, why we started the new roots new rules podcast and what life looks like raising kids in a culture different from the one we grew up in. Expect laughs, a little oversharing, and a glimpse of what’s to come! Links Jo Malone perfume Connect with us Subscribe to our newsletter Follow us on Instagram