That's What She Said! Vodcast

This episode brings it all together. We talk about why women and girls are so often failed at the very beginning , from the shocking reality that laws are still needed to stop grown men from marrying 9-year-old girls, to the systems that limit safety, opportunity, and choice. When girlhood isn’t protected, it shapes everything that comes after. With Ayomide Solanke , we unpack how early injustice...

Nigerian women are making it to the world stage Grammys, global boards, international rooms we were never meant to enter. And yet somehow, the first question is always. “Okay but… what have you done for Nigeria?” In this episode of That’s What She Said Nigeria, we’re getting into the real tea. Why do women often have to leave the country to thrive? Is it survival, ambition, or simply a lack of opp...

We’re not waiting for the system to  finally  decide we deserve a seat. We’re building our own table.  In this episode, Onyeka Nwobu keeps it  real,  the system wasn’t designed for us, so why are we acting like we’re supposed to fit in? We talk about: Why “waiting your turn” is the biggest lie you’ve been told Why you don’t need permission to be powerful How to stop chasing validation and start cr...

You did the school thing. You got the qualifications. You showed up ready to work. And then the workplace said… lol, good luck. In this episode of That’s What She Said (TWSS), Chidera Muoka is joined by TWSS Squad besties Temitope and Deborah to unpack the workplace battles women are constantly fighting, from being overlooked and talked over, to navigating office politics and office harassment tha...

Joined by the  host with the most, Teniola Aladase , and our incredible  TWSS Squad sisters, Sufiat and Precious , we sit down for an honest conversation about modern womanhood, work, relationships, and the outdated expectations that refuse to leave. From the pressure to “have it all,” to navigating a society that wasn’t built with women in mind, this episode unpacks leadership, financial independ...

Our TWSS Nigeria host, Teniola Aladase, sits down with the phenomenal Eniola Mafe Abaga, a Nigerian development strategist and unapologetic champion for women’s leadership across Africa, who gets real about the idea that “women can have it all.” She asks the question we’re all thinking: is this really empowering, or just another way society piles pressure on women? Drawing from her own journey, En...

In this episode we sit down with  Stephanie Busari  to talk about  radical women , power, and what female leadership really looks like when women stop shrinking themselves to fit the room. From navigating male-dominated spaces to challenging respectability politics, Stephanie reflects on what it takes for women to lead with courage, clarity, and conviction in today’s world.

Good girls don’t make noise. Good girls don’t protest. Good girls don’t challenge power. So what happens when women decide to be  bad ? In this episode, we’re unpacking  radicalism , activism, and why being “too much” might be exactly what this moment demands. Hosted by  Hafsat Abdullahi , and joined by our TWSS NG Squad  Oreoluwa Adetula  and  Toluwanimi Garba , this conversation asks the hard qu...

Tolulope Adeleru gets real about  ambition, success, and financial independence , spilling the tea on what it truly takes to be a woman who refuses to compromise her dreams for anyone. From navigating culture, relationships, and societal expectations to owning your power and building your own freedom, this conversation is honest, raw, and unapologetic. Hosted by  Teniola Aladese , Tolulope shares...

Hey sis, gather round.   Because apparently… a woman owning a car, earning good money, or having her life together is now “intimidating”? 😂 In this episode, we’re breaking down what it  really  feels like to navigate a man’s world as a woman who refuses to shrink. From being the only woman in the room to being told your success is “too much,” we’re unpacking all the wild rules society creates for...

Sis! ...This week we explore how  money shapes ambition, relationships, confidence, and the kind of futures women are allowed to imagine.  From cultural expectations to silence and shame, we unpack the subtle and not-so-subtle ways society limits female success.   Hosted by  Teniola Aladese , this conversation is personal, loud, emotional, and honest in a way that feels like gist with your closest...

Gurrl! … this one goes out to every woman hustling in the creative world and feeling like the odds are stacked against her. From Nollywood sets to music studios to viral art, women are claiming space, but sometimes the game is shady, the doors are closed, and the stereotypes are everywhere. So how do we flip the script? Our executive producer Mudzithe Phiri is here to chop it up with two queens wh...

This week on  That’s What She Said , we’re flipping through Nigeria’s  Political Playbook  and asking the hard question: Why are women still sitting on the sidelines when it comes to political leadership?   Hosting this powerful episode is  Chidera Muoka , your no-nonsense sis who’s tired of the “women aren’t ready” narrative. She’s joined by: Zainab Taiwo  — a young teacher with big dreams (and y...

From  “marriage defines your worth”  to  “speak softly, you’re a lady,”  Nigerian women have grown up navigating a rulebook written long before them. In this episode, your host  Hafsat Abdullahi   social justice poet and global youth leader, sits down with the bold  Precious Ejima  and the fearless  Praise Oyenian  to unpack the tension between culture and ambition. Together, they dive into the wa...

You know how they say  “it’s just social media” ? Yeah… we’re not buying that. Because for so many of us, the digital space is our  stage, our business, our diary, and our revolution. In this episode your girl  Hauwa  sits down with two powerhouse women,  Josephine Lawrence  and  Oyinkansola Osikoya , to unpack what it  really  means to be a woman online in 2025. We’re getting real about: The pres...

In this episode, we sit down with  Lorna, founder of Binti Pads , who is tackling period poverty across Africa and reminding us of the privilege many of us take for granted: having the ability to choose from different pads. While some of us debate wings vs. no wings, countless girls are missing school because they don’t even have one pad. We talk about dignity, access, and the reality of period po...

Sis, let’s be real—how is something as natural as menstruation still surrounded by so much stigma, shame, and misinformation? From the rollercoaster of getting your first period, to the awkward hush-hush conversations in families and schools, to the reality of period poverty—this episode gets raw. We’re busting myths, spilling truths, and asking the big questions: Is period pain exaggerated? Shoul...

In this episode, we sit down with  Lorna, founder of Binti Pads , who is tackling period poverty across Africa and reminding us of the privilege many of us take for granted: having the ability to choose from different pads. While some of us debate wings vs. no wings, countless girls are missing school because they don’t even have one pad. We talk about dignity, access, and the reality of period po...

Sis, let’s be real—how is something as natural as menstruation still surrounded by so much stigma, shame, and misinformation? From the rollercoaster of getting your first period, to the awkward hush-hush conversations in families and schools, to the reality of period poverty—this episode gets raw. We’re busting myths, spilling truths, and asking the big questions: Is period pain exaggerated? Shoul...

We sit down with  Bidanya Barasa  — girl boss, cancer survivor, and wellness advocate who doesn’t play when it comes to her health. After her cancer journey, Bidanya’s approach to life completely shifted. She’s intentional about balance, mindful about nutrition, and bold about saying no to hustle culture when it threatens her wellbeing.  

Sis, let’s be honest — there is  no  reward for being the “Strong Black Woman.” We’re expected to grind, hold everyone down, and never break… but at what cost? In this episode of  That’s What She Said , we’re talking to  you, girl  — the one chasing the bag, building the dream, but also craving softness, ease, and love that lets you exhale. Can African women really have it all? Can we be both ambi...

At 28, Nelly Naisula made a choice most African women are told is  too bold  — she decided she never wants children, and made it permanent by tying her tubes. In this unapologetic, real-talk conversation, Nelly opens up about: Why motherhood was never part of her dream The reactions from family, friends & society What it means to take full control of her body & future The freedom (and chal...

Sis, motherhood has  always  been sold as the ultimate “you’ve made it” badge for women… but lately, more and more young African women are asking,  “Is it actually for me?” In this unfiltered convo, we’re pulling up a chair for  both sides : The mamas — riding the rollercoaster of pregnancy, childbirth & those sleepless newborn nights The child-free queens — owning their choice, breaking tradi...

What if you could test for STDs from the comfort of your own room—no awkward clinics, no judgment, no waiting weeks for results? This week on  That’s What She Said , we’re joined by biotech innovator  Violette Defourt , the brilliant mind behind a  15-minute at-home STI self-test kit  that’s changing the game for young women everywhere.

Let’s be real— STDs are awkward to talk about , but silence is way worse. Too many of us are navigating our sexual health in the dark because of  stigma, fear, or straight-up lies  we were told in school (or never told at all ). Think only “promiscuous” people get STDs? Think you'd  definitely  know if you had one? Think again. In this episode, we break the shame and spill the facts: How STDs ...