Pink Glasses Convo

What way to end the season than to feature your husband! Today’s episode shares about our host’s relationship history including having standards in the early years of dating, learning through a long-distance relationship, and the first year of marriage. Olaoluwa and Israel share vulnerably some of their challenges and hopes that keep them going, particularly their faith. In all honesty, this episo...

As we mature through life, we realize that creating genuine and long-lasting friendships is a hard task. The current social terrain tells us to let people go when they are not meeting our “energy”. Olaoluwa and Seun share the history of their friendship, navigating hurt, vulnerability, boundaries, and communication, and share their differing views on the importance of shared values. You should wat...

It’s one thing to be an immigrant, but when you add the reality of being a student to the mix, it’s a whole new ball game. In today’s episode, we discuss the power of intentionality, the impact of faith in academics, overcoming challenges as an immigrant student, and the importance of community amongst other things. Even if you are not in academia, you definitely still want to listen to Olumide an...

If anything, we can all agree Gen Z is one generation that has its ears full. Everyone has opinions on their work ethics, their tech abilities, and amongst others, their expression of faith. Our guest on today’s episode not just represents her generation but represents her faith in the most wholesome way. Dara reminds us of the most important aspect of our faith, the foundation. You don’t have to...

Kenny not only got vulnerable with us on this episode but leaves us waiting for another episode. Hearing God tell you if a person is “right” for you is not the end, we must also continually submit to the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside to be better partners in our relationship. Kenny and Olaoluwa share their experiences of being in long distance relationship - particularly the pros and co...

Is there anything you have waited long for from God and He finally gave you? Has that thing now become a stumbling block in your values or relationship with God? Olaoluwa uses her experiences as an only child and her mother’s journey in waiting for the blessings of her womb to encourage submitting God’s gift back to Him. Even with our diverse family dynamics and backgrounds, God is still in the bu...

If you have ever felt anxious or not qualified to be in certain spaces or hold specific responsibilities, then this episode is for you. We feature Bat’sé Smart - a Christian and a Nigerian transplant living in the US. Bat’sé s ian Interpersonal Violence Response Coordinator on a college campus. She likes to think of her life as a series of events that involve writing and rewriting her story. She l...

Today’s episode features our very first-ever PGC guest, Ayobami Oni - a lover of God, a student, a former athlete, and an entrepreneur. AY as she is fondly called is a close friend of almost 2 decades with the PGC host. AY is a student interested in the field of procurement and supply chain. She enjoys movies, reading, and meeting new people. AY is very proud of her faith and walk with the Lord. I...

Where is your identity? How do we solve comparison? Does the scripture really say anything about comparison? All these and more are addressed in this episode. Separating our identity is not enough, we must also ensure we put it in Christ. This is the true way to work through comparison. This work is not a sprint, its a marathon that takes continuous effort with the help of God.  Song: Back to Life...

It’s a welcome back episode with some life updates. Olaoluwa shares some of the struggles with coming back, the essence of purification, and the strength in showing up even when God is working on you. Shout out to people who asked, who encouraged, and who told me to show up, this episode is for you all. This season, PGC will feature guests and will cover topics on all areas of life; relationships,...

Pink Glasses Convo is back!

Trigger warning: This episode might be triggering for people with some. Kindly feel free to pause, take a break, and return (or not) to stream the episode. Today’s season finale episode answers these questions and plenty of others, “what is mental health? What is trauma? Who needs therapy? Does therapy invalidate my faith or the work of the Holy Spirit?” Olaoluwa shares insights on mental health f...

One thing you will hear from this episode is, “when you hear cancel culture, think jungle justice”, and that's the truth. Cancel culture is becoming a decay in our society and response to social issues that we need to address and shine a light on. While it is important to acknowledge the intention is to deter offensive behavior, the negative impact highly outweighs the positive. Our fight for free...

*singing: My God is a calorie burner …* Do you need 30 minutes of just pure hilarious story and content without filters? Then dig into today’s episode as Olaoluwa shares her experience with going to the gym. If you have no idea who “Auntie Rona” is in 2022, then this episode is also for you! While sharing these stories, Olaoluwa gives encouragement to listeners around topics of courage, community,...

If there is ever a hard conversation to have, it’s talking about the moments when we “failed” or didn’t meet an expectation we had for ourselves. In today’s episode, Olaoluwa digs deeper into what can be done when we face failures, challenges, and/or weaknesses. A highlight of this episode is the impact of a community (and positive relationships) in our lives. Although some of us have hurtful memo...

Ever felt you had no control over your feelings such as anger or frustration? Or do you find yourself getting cranky with other people? While acknowledging the impact of triggers, hormones, and just life in general, it is still important we do not leave these feelings to fly as they will or we end up in a spiral and find it hard to get ourselves out of. Psychology Today explains feelings can be di...

Yeah you read right! Social media is the new kid on the block of advocacy. There is no contention about the social ills associated with increased (social) media use. Yet, today’s episode highlights one of its many goods which is as a tool for advocacy, support, and awareness. We do not have to wait for “breaking news” stories before being an advocate, rather, we should start from those around us....

Have you ever thought maybe you only need friends who think or believe the same as you? Or only want to engage with people who don’t? Then today’s episode presents a good balance of how our friendship circle should be? A quick scan through the scriptures, especially Psalms and Proverbs shows we are to bear with, forgive, love, cover, pray, love, help, carry burdens who our friends. But what really...

What is love? Can I love myself? Am I not supposed to only love people as much as I love myself? These among others are questions Olaoluwa attempts to answer in today’s episode. Conversations on love cannot be completed in one episode but can be started. Truth is, the self does not have the capacity to grasp the full intent of Love. Loving God unseen with mere eyes without loving the people seen i...

Decision-making can be very daunting, even in seemingly minor situations. Living in a society that also glorifies busyness over fruitfulness/productivity makes it easy to slip into engaging in multiple activities and expressing burnout. Learning how to say no, being satisfied with not being involved in everything, and finding peace are some strategies used by Olaoluwa as she tackles her own strugg...

The popular saying is if the purpose of a thing is not known then abuse is inevitable. One question we all ask ourselves and even others is, what is my purpose? Am I in the right profession/ministry? Today’s episode tackles both the professional and christian perspective regarding walking in purpose (either career choice, ministry, spiritual gift, etc). Using personal experiences, Olaoluwa encoura...

Hello and welcome. I am your host, Olaoluwa Bakare or you can just say Ola. On this podcast, I share further insights off previous conversations or experience. More frequently, I discuss challenges and success associated with the different identities I hold. I do hope you get encouraged as you listen and remember that you are not alone in whatever you are going through. As a Nigerian (though immig...

For every relocation is a story filled with struggles, culture shocks, interesting facts and fun memories. Olaoluwa draws into all of these for today’s episode as she shares about her move to Bend, Oregon and the journey so far. For everything in life, there is always a “why” question to answer, while some find answers before, others maybe during, and some even after. Whichever category you fall i...

It is safe to say everyone has heard the popular saying that “Comparison is a stealer of Joy”. Truth is, comparison does steal more than joy and this episode proves that. Olaoluwa shares a personal struggle with comparison and all its products - envy, jealousy, and hatred. The episode goes deeper by tackling the lack of contentment and finding contentment in other people’s misery. In all, the epis...

In this episode, Olaoluwa shares recent conversations, and understanding surrounding the church as a body of Christ. She encourages listeners to share weaknesses and be vulnerable with each other, particularly believers among the brethren (James 5:16). Olaoluwa makes the content relatable using vivid experiences, showing empathy, and some throwing some bands here and there. On a lighter note, she...