The Building You Podcast

Nobody taught us how to say no. They just let us feel guilty for it. In this episode I sat down with Omar, UGC creator, social media manager, voice over artist, and one of the most unbothered people I've spoken to, and we got into it. People pleasing. Setting your rates. What happens when you always show up and one day you can't. And why the only real answer to a hard decision starts with prayer,...

What is my purpose? It’s the ultimate question we ask when the plan doesn't fit and the script isn't working. In this episode of The Building You Podcast , Esther Ekanem dives deep into Answering the Question on Purpose . We are flipping the narrative on calling. True purpose isn’t a job, a paycheck, or a destination, it is about the person you are becoming to fulfill God’s will. If you are tired...

Esther and Courage catch up on life in May — Children's Day nostalgia, how the year keeps moving no matter what, the real experience of job hunting in Nigeria, solutions that actually work, why they're passionate (not angry), and what Season 2 of the podcast is actually about. Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Substack Follow: @tbypod on Instagram New episodes 6PM Sunday. Keep buildi...

This is Episode 10. The Season 1 finale of The Building You Podcast. In this episode, Esther answers 12 questions about the season — raw and unfiltered. What it actually cost her to show up every Sunday. The lie she told herself at the beginning that turned out not to be true, and the episode she recorded for one person that somehow reached everybody. Also — FL, one of her most loyal listeners, le...

In this Women's Day episode, Esther sits down with three women who changed the trajectory of everything around them — Esther from the Bible, Nigerian climate activist and UNICEF collaborator Temilade Salami, and Dubai-based entrepreneur and digital speaker Afnan Khalifa. This episode is for every woman sitting in a season that doesn't look like what she planned, and it is a direct challenge to sto...

Job hunting. Building a legacy. Trying to stay sane. Sound familiar? In this episode, Esther gets personal about the season she's currently in where nothing is settled yet but everything still has to keep moving. She shares 7 honest, practical things that have been keeping her grounded: from decluttering her to-do list and staying consistent in devotion, to learning how to actually stick with some...

Akubuko Elizabeth is a passionate Worship Leader and Voice of Hope, called to bring healing to nations through the power of music and ministry. As a Host, Public Speaker, and Content Creator, she inspires and empowers audiences with messages of restoration and faith. With expertise in Social Media Management and Brand Strategy, she leverages digital platforms to spread hope and positivity. A dedic...

Valentine’s is over… and after the heart emojis, chocolates, and Instagram posts, there’s often that quiet question: “Okay… now what?” In this episode, Esther talks honestly about singlehood — not as a waiting room, but as a powerful, intentional season of growth. This is a gentle but practical conversation about how to stop merely “passing time” while single and start owning the season you’re in...

In this episode of Building You , Esther explores a question many of us quietly wrestle with: How do I build confidence without pretending to be someone I’m not? In a world that often equates confidence with loudness, certainty, and having it all figured out, this conversation gently challenges that narrative. Esther reflects on the exhaustion of performance, the pressure to “fake it,” and the fre...

Ever looked around and felt like everyone else has life figured out, except you? In this episode of Building You , Esther speaks honestly about the illusion of having it all together, why comparison steals clarity, and how the real difference between people isn’t knowledge, but action. This is a gentle but firm reminder that nobody truly has it all figured out, we’re all just trying. The question...

Discipline is often misunderstood as punishment, restriction, or extreme consistency. In this episode of Building You , Esther talks honestly about what discipline really is, why it starts with clarity, how it’s rooted in structure, and why the goal isn’t discipline itself, but alignment with the life you’re trying to build. This is a grounded, practical conversation for anyone feeling overwhelmed...

Episode 3 of Building You is a heartfelt conversation about friendship, what it means, how it’s built, and why people are one of God’s greatest gifts. In this episode, Esther reflects on her personal experiences with friendship, gratitude, intentionality, and what it truly means to become the kind of person who loves people well. This episode is a gentle thank you, a reminder, and an open invitati...

In this episode, Esther shares why regret isn’t the lesson we think it is, and how learning to focus on what you can control can change how you move forward. If you’ve ever wished you started earlier, moved faster, or did things differently… this episode is for you. Please visit Substack below to see more This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acc...

Welcome to Building You with Dr. Esther Ekanem . This podcast is about growth, becoming, and building yourself one step at a time. In this intro episode, I share my excitement. so be sure to subscribe and prepare to listen to the first episode 🎧 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hadassahh.substack.com