Striptalk with Sinmiloluwa

Today, we draw a couple of lessons based on last week's episode. How do you answer children’s unsettling questions especially when it comes to sexuality and grief? Well, let's find out in this episode.

Have you ever been asked a question by a child, that almost toppled you? Has a child ever confided in you about their crush in school? How do you explain some unsettling issues to children? In today’s episode, we are talking about children’s unsettling questions, and Tade’s experience is our case study. There is a question that needs to be answered at the end of this episode. If you were Tade’s mo...

C.S. Lewis said A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.” How about defensiveness? It is basically stonewalling; nothing ever gets through, both good and bad, on the wrong notion that everything coming is bad. Pride and defensiveness are issues we all get to face per time, but many times we...

Manipulation is the slow poison that sips into an unguarded relationship and eventually destroys it. The sad part is that many see it as a harmless winning tactic...well until it consumes their spouses. Better to be safe than sorry. The concluding part of this episode is one you cannot afford to miss. Our guest will give us some insights on what to look out for as a manipulator and the manipulated...

Are you (or will you be) an influence on your spouse or a manipulator? Hey Guys, the second episode of our marriage series is coming with a bang. It is worth every bit of your time. 

Controlling and timid! These are the words that may come to mind when you hear; alpha female and beta male, respectively. But love, sometimes, is not a respecter of labels. After all, it is often said that the opposite attracts. However, when it comes to the power play in marriage between the alpha ( who has high tendencies to be controlling) and the beta ( who may for the sake of avoiding trouble...

Stories. Whether consciously or unconsciously, we tell stories every day of our lives. Bringing it down to our respective Countries, whatever good and ills we experience has been and will continue to be molded by stories...either the one we tell ourselves or the one we choose to believe. Someone told a story that today's terrorists believed and became terrorists. Someone told a story, that an ex-c...

Bald, bleached skin, Albino, barren, fat, single, lazy, snub, useless, thin, prideful, etc. Isn't it easy to label people; especially negatively and when we want to appear better than them? But do you really know the person or has your label on them stalled you from getting to know them better? Here is the other side of the coin: if you are asked who you are, what would you say and how would you s...

THIS IS NOT THE STORY OF HOW THOMAS EDISON FAILED 999 TIMES! WE DO NOT NEED TO CONSIDER THE FAILURE OF OUR ANCESTORS. LET'S TALK ABOUT THE ONE YOU ARE DEALING WITH AT THE MOMENT. Walking on the thin line between failure and defeat can be very confusing because we get to mix up both concepts.  A failed marriage failed career, failed exams, failed life; are reasons we tell ourselves; ''that's a...

Lack of contentment is a vice that keeps many of us unhappy in life, yet in our place of contentment, there are high tendencies of drifting into complacency if we are not careful. Today, I share a personal story on how I nosedived into complacency from my place of contentment, and how i am getting to redirect myself towards striving for something better, while relishing what there is now. Join me...

Pain comes in different forms; loss, setback, pressure, betrayal; the list goes on. Over the past weeks, we have heard inspirational stories of women who chose to turn their pain into something beautiful. Today, the ball is in your court. Let's find out how we can challenge that pain and turn it to our own gain, purpose, power, and grace.

For a woman, does it always have to come down to the choice of family or career? When it comes to pain, pressure, trust issues, finances; you can ask our matriarchs: they have seen it all. However, what differentiates and makes them unique is how they handled this fireball of emotions while aiming to fulfill their dreams and purpose in life. I will be having one of them join me on the podcast; she...

From a timid teenage mum to a super confident activist. How did Amina rise through the pain of finding out she was pregnant, and forgiving herself for disappointing her parents. Today's episode features a woman who turned her pain to power, and has been unstoppable since then, rising through the ranks of greatness in life. What lessons can parents, you, and the women in your life learn from her st...

Losing both parents and having 3 young siblings to cater for, while grappling with school, is not a story anyone would imagine as a beautiful life. Well, this is a part of what became Ella's reality. However, her pain was turned into something beautiful in the place of vulnerability and strength. Ella embraced her story and gracefully transformed it into inspiration, especially for women who find...

It is one thing to have a dream, but a different ball game to birth this dream into existence in the midst of harsh criticism with utter disgust from all sides. This is the major cause of stillbirth for many dreams. Yet, for Peace Lawrence, pains and tears fuelled her determination to work harder on her dreams despite the setbacks she encountered. Today her products (E&P Skincare products) whi...

Is it possible to forgive and forget at the same time, considering the fact that the Lord has blessed some of us with magnetic brains? The other side of this statement is that some have been too scarred so much so, it has literally become a tattoo they can't but see every day. When you see the scar and the memories well up, does that mean you have not forgiven the offender(s)?  Why do you for...

It often seems nobody has this love thing figured out, yet all of us always have something to say based on our experiences, and perhaps imaginations. Some of us jump into it and believe we will figure it out along the way. Some are afraid to admit that, much as they want to be loved, they are afraid of commitment. Whatever ‘’lovetuation’’ is, you will find today’s content quite useful and educativ...

Let's be honest, what good is a movie/novel without a villain? From the ones who want to take over the Universe, to the psychopath who believes his evil actions are good; we are all intrigued by their character. Typically, the Villain is the bad guy we all want dead! But here's the real fact: we have all played a villain (and still do) in someone else's story intentionally or unintentionally. When...

In a world where information and propaganda are cheaply sold online, to what extent would the media go to sell, and to what extent would a person go to get back at an enemy? Furthermore, what are the effects of words and punctuations in the news we read? In this episode, our guest sheds light on the answers to these questions and more.

HE WATCHED HIS COUSIN DIE FEW MINUTES AFTER THEY HAD LUNCH TOGETHER...BEFORE THE AMBUSH... This was one testimony I personally heard at a Court martial. That was the first time I saw a Soldier in tears, while bitterly testifying as an accused person. You see, we often see some of our service men/women behave in brutish ways and wonder why they behave the way they do.  While some may be ''unif...

It's been so many years since the Government said insurgents have been technically defeated, but questions remain unanswered. If they have been technically defeated, why are our servicemen being killed till date? Why do we see videos of frustrated servicemen crying out about insurgents having superior weapons in comparison with theirs? Are we fighting strategically or wasting our service men/women...

One of our greatest desires as humans is to have strong and steady streams of income. It makes life more enjoyable, gives us the comfort we desire and aids the fulfilment of our dreams and wishes.  Our guest on today's episode structures our perspective on finance and how we can develop a healthy financial life. It is worth your listening!

It is a new year and many of us feel excited about it because, perhaps in our psyche it gives a sense of newness; new chapter in life, another opportunity to try at what we failed at in the past, etc . Understandably so it should give us a feeling of newness, so do not let anyone undermine the excitement of a new year. It is something worth celebrating. However, does this excitement guarantee that...

CAN A MAN BE RAPED/SEXUALLY ASSAULTED? IF YES, IS IT RECOGNIZED IN LAW AND CAN IT BE PROVEN IN THE COURT OF LAW? This where law meets medicine. On this last episode of the Series; Realities of Sexism Men Face, we will be discussing rape/ sexual assault against men. An interesting conversation is brewing. Don't miss it!

More men are becoming stay-at-home Dads for various reasons ranging from financial issues to choosing to work from home. Traditionally, a man's job was to go out to hunt. However, now that women are also contributing to the finances of the family, it is obvious that the tides are changing. But how will a man be perceived if he is a stay-at-home Dad? What are his chances maintaining his respect and...