The TA Podcast with Tola Alabi

This podcast is for anyone asking, “What’s next?” — for those moments when life feels slow, stagnant, or uncertain. If you’re craving movement, impact, and meaningful engagement, this is for you.

Is it safe to accept food from strangers? Can giving clothes away get you “spiritually tracked”? Should you avoid certain gifts altogether? In Africa, we jokingly say, “the fear of your village people is the beginning of wisdom”—but for many, it’s not a joke at all. In this episode, I address the silent panic around unseen evil forces and offer a healthier perspective on fear, wisdom, and freedom.

Many of us live under the constant pressure of “running out of time.” The fear that we’re somehow losing time can be deeply crippling. In this podcast, I challenge the misconception that our time is limited in the way we often think it is, and the belief that knowledge unused on earth is wasted. If the very thought of time slipping away makes you anxious, this episode will give you a liberating ne...

In this podcast, I share one of my biggest lessons from the year so far — the importance of not settling for what life hands you. When life gives you lemons, don’t just make lemonade; have the confidence to send the lemons back and ask for what you truly want — apples, bananas, or oranges. It’s about developing the audacity to ask more from life.

Trust and transparency are delicate pillars of any human relationship — especially in romance and marriage. Yet no relationship can truly flourish without them. In this podcast, I address a thought-provoking question that challenges the practicality of absolute trust and transparency between a man and a woman in a romantic relationship.

The rate of failed marriages is arguably at its highest in human history. In this podcast, I share two powerful steps that both men and women can take to strengthen their relationships and rekindle genuine love in marriage.

The power of women has often been underestimated, but history tells a different story. From Adam and Eve to Samson and Delilah, and even Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, women have shaped the course of men — and humanity itself. In this episode, I unpack a powerful question that reveals just how deep that influence runs.

Over the years, the word weak has carried a negative weight — something we’ve been taught to resist and reject. But what if weakness isn’t a disadvantage at all? In this podcast, I explore how weakness can be a powerful spiritual advantage — one that opens us up to strength and possibilities far beyond what we can imagine.

The words earth, world, and life are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. In this podcast, I uncover the profound differences between them and show how understanding these distinctions can reshape the way we perceive and prioritize culture, trends, and value systems.

On this podcast, I analyze a major shortcoming of Gen X and Millennials that has, over the years, held many of them back from fully reaching and expressing their potential. I also highlight how Gen Z has skillfully navigated this challenge, positioning themselves as a bold, go-getting generation.

In a world that has become increasingly obsessed with defining personality types, we risk losing touch with what it truly means to be human. In this podcast, I explore how to break free from the “prison” of personality and rediscover the fullness of our humanity.

Spirituality is at the core of life, yet many see it as abstract or out of reach. In this podcast, I break down the true essence of spirituality and explore the three key obstacles that often limit our connection to it.

This is the third part of a 3 part series on Success and Effectiveness in Life. Here, I talk about the principle of fast execution using scripture as a basis of my thoughts.

Diving into the creative’s struggle in the corporate world. Why business stresses most creatives, and how AI can be the game-changer that helps them thrive."

The secret to an effective life isn’t hustle, talent, or luck—it’s clarity. And true clarity begins with spirituality: hearing God’s voice and having the courage to act on what He reveals. In this episode, I unpack how this foundation transforms everything.

Have you ever wondered why some people succeed in business where many others have failed? Or why individuals with seemingly fewer skills often thrive over those with great talent and intelligence? In this podcast, I share one key difference I’ve observed that sets truly successful people apart from the average or mediocre.

Focus has become a rare luxury in today’s world—where knowledge is everywhere and skills are easier than ever to pick up. In this podcast, I’ll show you how to discover the work you’re truly meant to focus on, even in the midst of endless demands for your attention and expression.

They say a woman should find a man who out-loves her. But how true is this? And how much does it really matter for the success of a courtship or relationship? In this podcast, I unpack this popular belief and explore whether love should be measured—or lived differently.

When we think business, we often think entrepreneurship. But what if I told you business is more than just entrepreneurial work? In this episode, I uncover 7 kinds of business that shape values, sustain communities, and build a perfect society.

There's a thin line between truth and trauma. In this podcast I attempt to define the concept of truth and trauma, I also explain how these 2 things shape our reality.

This is a recording of an podcast session I had with early in 2025, where I answer questions on education, marriage, business and faith.

Should I leave a secure job to follow a deeper inner calling? At some point, many of us wrestle with this tension between stability and spiritual leading. What happens when your sense of purpose challenges your sense of security?

The mistake is asking for opinions when you need advice. The greater mistake is asking for advice when you need counselling.

We often fear poverty more than we understand it. In this episode of This Thing Called Poverty, I explore how society has conditioned us to run from it—without learning how to face it in ways that preserve our values and character. Let’s talk about seeing poverty beyond fear, and dealing with it without losing ourselves.

Privilege isn’t always sweet. Sometimes it carries the heavy weight of sacrifice—sacrifices made by others that you feel indebted to. In this episode of The Guilt of Privilege, we explore the unspoken burden of living with the pressure to repay, to prove, and to perform for the people who paved the way for you.