The Girl Unplugged

To all the daddy's girls in the house, this is for you!!! The conversation on this episode stems from thoughts down memory lane and evaluating the relationship girls have with their dads when they are little and how it impacts us both positively and/or negatively. It also mirrors the relationship in the latter stages of our lives as women.  Does it wax stronger or grow sour?  Can anythin...

As usual here is a recap of the month of November as we welcome the month of Joy! As we gradually round up the year, thanksgiving and gratitude are still in other. What are you grateful for? In this episode, I share some of the things I'm grateful for as 2020 winds up to an end. I'll love to hear from you! Send me a DM on Instagram @thegirlunplugged or Email: ritachukwuike@gmail.com Support this p...

Yo! This is another Chill vibes kinda episode. I had this interesting conversation with the amazing Chinwendu Akalonu a.k.a Afrowendy who also hosts a podcast of her own (The Pot of Beans Podcast). We express our opinions on the various ways Nigerian express love including the notorious "have you eaten?" and "how was your night?" I trust you will enjoy this episode. I'll love to hear from you! Sen...

This episode marks the last part of the three-part series on the unlearning series. Ammie G signs it off discussing conventional beliefs she has come to unlearn in her life journey. We talk about: Women having a religion Embracing your weaknesses as a path to authentic living. The importance of being liked but the dangers when likability turns into a need. This one ends the series with a bang! Con...

Hi there! Today's episode is for moms of boy children. Have you met a mother of all boy children? Do you feel they are superhumans because they can handle the stress of having boy children. Well, in this episode Ronke and I help dispel the misconceptions of having all boy children. We discuss stereotypes for boys, expectations on the boy mom, relationship dynamics between mothers and their sons, t...

Imaobong Akpan features in this girl talk segment as we review the various themes on the popular Netflix series; Self-made: the life of Madam CJ Walker. We talk about women's financial emancipation, self-awareness and collaboration among women, and a whole lot of other good stuff. She also shares the lessons she gleaned from the series. It is a wholesome conversation with laughter and insightful p...

Hi guys! Happy November! Its a new month and this bonus episode is to review October and share some of my November plans with y'all. Enjoy as i share lessons learned in October, ramble and recount some memorable experiences.

So we continue the unlearning series; a three-part series that started early in the month of October. Today we continue with part 2 with Martel Gray as he discusses some traditions and norms he has come to unlearn as an Igbo man in his life journey. It's an interesting discussion that promises some turning point views and perspectives. Connect with Martel Gray on Instagram @martelgray or Facebook...

Four ladies; Adesuwa, Jane, Favour, and Bisi join me in this episode as we decompress from all the negativity around the #endsars protest online. We share our different experiences as young Nigerians fighting for change, the God factor in the protest, what we think about the shift and dynamics so far, our wins and loses in the fight for a better Nigeria. We also shared songs from our playlists for...

I sit with James Eze, a creative and young Nigerian, and discuss the current unrest in Nigeria following the #endsars protest. This protest started because of the high impunity of police brutality in the country. We give our individual perspective about what is happening and what we think this revolution hopes to achieve in the coming years in the country. Also in the episode are commentaries from...

This episode is the first of a three-part series on Unlearning and we feature a vibrant lady by the name of Olabisola Oladimeji. She is a banker and Data scientist whose passion is writing and enjoyment. In this episode, she shares with us her unlearning process and things she has come to unlearn so far in her life journey. This is not an interview but and experience sharing between the host and t...

Hey, Originals! Its been a while I updated you guys on what is happening in my life and a girl also wants to talk! Chill with me on this episode as we catch up on some beautiful things that are happening currently in my life... Moved into a new apartment and finished the 30-day affirmation challenge. It's a cool one! I'll love to hear from you! Send me a DM on Instagram @thegirlunplugged. Email ri...

The concluding part of the girl talks with 'the Fertile Chick'. This episode is in partnership with Satayaa Africa and we sit with Adesuwa Nwokedi aka 'The Fertile Chick' as we discuss her books and the strong themes that come out of them, and how it affects women. With over 16 books written within a space of three years, Adesuwa, a romance writer, has her works on Bambooks and Okada books. Also,...

Today's episode is in partnership with Satayaa Africa and we sit with Adesuwa Nwokedi aka 'The Fertile Chick' as we discuss her books and the strong themes that come out of them, and how it affects women. With over 16 books written within a space of three years, Adesuwa, a romance writer, has her works on Bambooks and Okada books. Also, guests on the show are Adesuwa Iluobe founder, Satayaa Africa...

Its a new month and also the 6months anniversary of The Girl Unplugged! Yay! The vision and mission are clearer and I share this with you on this bonus episode. I am so excited about the outcome and the awesome things that we will build together going forward. It will definitely be a joy ride as with clarity comes speed and growth! Let's do this! Connect with me on Instagram @thegirlunplugged or E...

The subject of colorism is a big pie that everyone who tackles it only takes a piece out of the big pie. This episode was inspired by Beverly Naya's Documentary on Netflix called Skin. Rita resonates with this documentary and shares her own experience growing up and living as a light-skinned Black young woman in Nigeria and South Africa. Are there Pros and Cons of being light-skinned as a black wo...

Is it possible to trust yourself? Absolutely! In this quick inspiration segment, I share useful tips on how to build self-trust and become more accountable enough to achieve your goals.

We had anonymous listeners send in their commentaries on their experiences with their vision boards. This is a rich episode as it further widens the perspective on the subject and gives depth to the topic. Are you looking to start your vision board Journey? Then you need to listen to this one! Listen to the Pt1 of Does vision boards work? https://anchor.fm/thegirlunplugged/episodes/EP22-Does-Visio...

This was a fun and stimulating episode with Adesuwa a one time guest on the podcast. In this episode we talk about our hair as women, and also touched on other topics on beauty and fashion. Like discussions with girls, we couldn't stop as went down memory lane and shared some experiences on how we perceive ourselves as it when it comes to hair and other girly stuff. Listen to segment intro to get...

What are some of the things considered weird you do with yourself? Even if it looks like walking down the street talking to yourself because you want to make sense of an idea or a thought that keeps nagging your head. Lol, you are not alone! In this segment I share a few "weird things I do with myself and how it has changed my perspective on how I view myself. The QIS is a segment on the podcast w...

Hey divas! You asked for it and here it is The Girl Talk Segment! Here we talk about all things and everything female. Yess! We are talking about hot gists and gossips, and be sure that the giggles and hmmm will go round too. Listen to Ep 13 and Ep17 to get a feel of the vibe!

They say opportunity comes only once but how true is this fact? Facts we know are not always true so Rita shares her life lessons so far on how she takes on the opportunities that come her way and why she thinks not every opportunity is a good opportunity. I'll love to hear from you! Send me your thoughts and feedback on this episode on Instagram DM at thegirlunplugged or email to ritachukwuike@gm...

The charge to "Trust your process" is no longer new to us but what is the "how" of trusting when everything seems bleak and unpromising. On today's quick inspiration we look at some tips on how to set our mind to trust our process.

 Contrary to popular belief that last-borns have life easy, they are spoilt, and most of them end up to no good, Genevive A.K.A "Last born wey no spoil" shares a different opinion about this subject matter from her personal experience growing up as the last child. To be last-born no be beans and you will find out in this insightful episode. I'll love to hear from you! Please share your commen...

Today, we have girl talk on some of the feminine ideals and practices girls and young women have to live up to. Is it a one size fit all? Are they realistic? Are the standards flexible to accommodate all the variation in the practices of these feminine ideals? It’s fun and packed with a lot of memories as Rita shares from her personal day to day struggles in meeting some of these standards. How ab...