The More Sibyl Podcast

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:   We are dedicating this month to all our single listeners and kicking off this relationship series with the male’s perspective on singlehood. To do justice to this topic is Akinola Akinlawon.   Akin, popularly referred to as “A.K.,” is a technocrat, critical thinker, gaming enthusiast, strategist, and friend with a reputation for being an architect of individual a...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: In the words of singer Whitney Houston, "the children are our future," and it's only fitting that we pay them their dues on today's episode, which happens to coincide with Children's Day. On the show today, we have Elizabeth Bamidele, a 10-year-old who likes reading and being creative. She's a Nigerian but lives in the UK with her parents; she is the founder and cr...

Two years ago, we featured the story of a Nigerian lady living with schizophrenia. She chose to be anonymously called Sis (not real name). Many of our old-timers may remember her because we helped raise funds for her medications – and we thank you for responding adequately to this request. In honor of mental health awareness month, we have Sis back on the show to talk about the journey so far livi...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:   The medical profession is undoubtedly one of the most influential and admired professions globally, but what's on the other side of it? My guest, Dr. Ibukun, did justice to this question. Dr. Ibukun is from Lagos, Nigeria, where he received his medical degree. He worked as a primary care physician before studying public health and epidemiology at the graduate lev...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:   It is not uncommon to find professionals stuck to jobs that no longer satisfy them, especially when the pay is too juicy to let go. However, people like today's guest - Dr. Peace - have taken the giant leap of faith, stepping out from the comfort of their job security to live authentic to their purpose. Dr. Peace Uche, trained as a doctor of pharmacy, describes h...

In a society that continually tries to box people only to be one thing based on race, religion, culture, and other social constructs, only those with “Too Much Soul,” like our guest, are audacious enough to stand out. Shout out to Skycedi’s YouTube channel where I found her!   Cindy Wilson is from Jackson, MS, where she graduated with her Bachelor’s in Psychology & Master’s in Counseling from Jack...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 아프로 캐리비안 교육자 | The One With Shanimarie Ogilvie: The Afro-Caribbean Educator: Episode 5 (2021)   When you hear of Jamaica, what comes to mind first? Tourism, weed, or Usain Bolt? Well, our guest today sets the record straight (no pun intended). Shanimarie Ogilvie helps elementary teachers with 0 to 10 years of experience to manage their classrooms and effe...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 엄마의 사랑 유산| The One With Ana Tajder: A Mother’s  Love Legacy: Episode 4 (2021) Life throws surprises every now and then, but it's not every time that a few days’ visits end up as a 21-year stay. And how do you cope when your country suddenly disintegrates and ceases to be in existence,  Well, this was how life turned out for Ana. Ana Tajder, who was born in Y...

Hey everyone, we are back with a new season of the show! Thanks to everyone who reached out during the break period; we needed that time to re-strategize, plan, and get our creative juices flowing so that we can serve you better. This episode is to welcome you all to season four of The More Sibyl Podcast and to unpack all that we have in store for you. In this episode, I give an update of the thin...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:   God is the originator of sex, and everything God made, he called good, including sex. Did you know God is interested in your sex life and that it is a form of worship to God? Our sex coach, Ms. Yinka brought down the roof as she expounded on the right attitude couples need to adopt, to worship God through sexual intimacy with their partners. In this episode, we d...

Sex! That's what we are discussing today and for the next ten weeks. The world we live in today is highly sexually conscious. Courtesy of the digital and print media, everything around us screams sex.  To guide us in this journey, I chatted with Olayinka Favour-Alaka, a woman who is so passionate about seeing couples win in the area of sex. She is a certified sex coach, lovemaking expert, and the...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Linda Jena – On The New Year And Other Stories I am really excited about this episode, not only because it's the last for the year and this third season, but due to the unprecedented last-minute switch that happened. My mom was originally slated for the show, but the epileptic Nigerian network made this impossible. Luckily, Linda Jena, our Mosibling of...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One With Ezanya Obeten-Nance – On Biracial Family, Immigration, and Nigerian Heritage Were it not for Mary Slessor, who went about doing the Lord's work in Calabar, the capital of Cross Rivers State, Nigeria, our guest for today would most certainly not be our guest for today. Asides from being a twin, which many find fascinating, she has quite an interesting s...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Olamide Somoye – On Recovering A Broken Friendship Ghosting doesn’t only happen in romantic relationships, but also among friends. This was my experience with Olamide Somoye, a friend I made while in college, but we drifted apart for obscure reasons. After 12 years of sparse communication and many life events missed, Lamide and I had the long-overdue c...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One With Kayleen Johnson – On The Scars We Share The words “you are not alone,” though simple, carry a powerful sense of reassurance that humans often crave, a gentle reminder that your situation isn’t unique to you. When we open up about our scars, we not only help ourselves process things, but we let others see that they are not alone. Our guest today, Kaylee...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One With Krystal Tolani – On Culture, Entrepreneurship and Life In Hong Kong If you can’t make it better, at least don’t make it worse. It is on this principle that today’s guest runs her eco-friendly business. With a product range that includes tee-shirts and tote bags made from 100% cotton and recycled paper, respectively, she hopes that her company can one d...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 점점 좋아지고| The One With Mo! Sibyl – On The Long-Term Effects Of Shame: Episode 35 (2020) Warning: This episode contains messages that might be disturbing to some listeners – especially those who have experienced one form of child sexual abuse or the other. We are down to the last episode of the SICK-SEEK-RETS series. What a month it has been! This week’s episod...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One With AnuOluwapo Adelakun – On Finding Purpose Through Shame WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MESSAGES THAT MIGHT BE DISTURBING TO SOME LISTENERS – ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ONE FORM OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE OR THE OTHER. To be vulnerable is to put one's self at risk, but it can also be a form of strength when applied in certain life situations. It is...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The subject of marriage is indeed delicate and must be stepped into cautiously. While it may be difficult to decipher a person's true intentions, there are red flags that must never be ignored. Today we bring you yet another divorce story from a guest who has chosen to be anonymous, so she will be called Raquel. She fell victim to a con man who pretended to love he...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Olayinka Favour-Alaka – On Thriving Well After a Divorce: Episode 32 (2020) Nobody gets married with the intention of disrupting their ‘happily ever after.” Still, a series of events occur, leading to the eventual breakdown of the relationship between two people who once cared about each other. Kicking off this month’s specially curated episodes is the...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Mojung Sylvia Kim – On Hallyu - South Korea’s Pop Culture Wave I am very excited about this episode because it centers on my adopted country, South Korea. For over ten years, I have indulged in this one and only guilty pleasure - Korean Dramas, aka K-Dramas. Asides the several reasons I love them, watching K-Dramas have played a great role in elevating...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Jessica Fortunes – On The EndSARS Protests in Nigeria If you have access to the internet, then by now, you must have come across the hashtag, #EndSARS. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is a unit of the Nigerian Police Force that has, for many years, terrorized rather than protect Nigerian citizens, with the young people being their primary targets...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Iyanu Adedipe – On Life In Lagos The reviews from last Thursday’s episode with Iyanu have been amazeballs, so I decided to give you guys a bonus. It’s an excerpt from my conversation with Iyanu focusing on Lagos life and her “serial killer ways” of going to the movies alone. In this episode, we talked about the changes that have occurred in Lagos since...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Iyanu Adedipe – On What No One Tells You About Marriage When two people with different stories, ideas, backgrounds, and expectations fall in love, getting married seems like the next step to take. But beyond just loving each other, their ability to manage their differences is a crucial factor that will keep them together. In this episode, I have my sis...

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Olayinka Jolaosho - On Career, Grief, and Addiction Meet Olayinka Jolaosho (yeah two episodes in a row with Yinkas – guess they truly yímiká haha) - my WhatsApp muse and the bane of my meme existence. She's also a strong anti-fan even though she believes she's my #4 fan. It's my utmost pleasure to share this extraordinary treasure to my listeners. It's...