Zoey's Korner

November is Adoption Awareness Month! In the last episode, I sat down with a Zambian mom who opened up about her personal journey of adopting a child. This time, I am with a social worker, Tamara Mwale, who brings us into the world of adoption from a professional perspective. Together, we unpack what the adoption process in Zambia actually looks like, from the screening and home assessments to the...

November is Adoption Awareness Month, a time to celebrate families built through love and to share the beautiful, sometimes challenging, journeys behind adoption. In this episode, I sit down with a Zambian mom who opened her heart and home through adoption. She shares what inspired her decision, the joys and lessons along the way, and how adoption has shaped her family and faith. Whether you're co...

It's my BIRTHDAY y'all!! Happiest Birthday to me! I am such a birthday person and I love to celebrate! I have never done a birthday episode so I thought "Why not?" Join me as I jump into my final year of my 20's! Follow Me on the socials: TikTok: @zoeys.korner Instagram: @zoeys.korner 

John 15:15 tells us: "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." I sat down with my new friends Melanie and Glystin who I met on a mission trip this past July to find out what it means to be a friend of God. I pray this encourages you. Follow Us on...

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." - Marcus Aurelius. During the month of July 2025, I volunteered with Africa Freedom Mission. An organisation passionate about Ministry and Africa. I was privileged enough to have Brooklyn on my team, and after being inspired by hearing a bit of her story, asked her to come to share what God has been...

We all love it when we ask God, our parents, friends or family for something and they give us a supportive and enthusiastic YES! However, when we are told NO, I am pretty sure we try to negotiate that no into a yes. I am one of those who are pretty good at negotiating and justifying my way into a yes. But this time, with God, not even my God-given strong willed personally could change His answer....

The "Butterfly effect" has been trending on TikTok and inspired this episode of Kredo Korner. In this episode, I share my heart on how God used a high school bully, to ultimately give me the experience of a lifetime in Brazil 12 years later! Bully and Brazil? How does that happen?! I know, CRAZY right? But you know who didn't think that was crazy? God! He saw what I couldn't see and turned my sadn...

In this episode, I reflect on the beautiful intersection of purpose and career, and how God's grace allowed me to embrace both. I share my journey of choosing a life of meaning, rooted in the belief that we are called to live purposefully and fully. If you've ever wondered whether you can live a life that honours both your calling and your career, this one's for you. Please remember to subscribe a...

Happy World Sickle Cell Day! In Part 2 of this special Sickle Cell Awareness Month series, Vernon dives deeper into his journey, this time sharing about his love life, navigating the healthcare system and more, while living with sickle cell. From the complexities of building romantic relationships when managing a chronic pain, to experiences with medical personnel that have shaped his views and ad...

June is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and I thought, "What better time to dedicate my June episodes to sharing stories that spread awareness and encouragement to people in my community?" This month, I'm honoured to bring you a special 2-part series featuring my friend Vernon, who bravely shares his personal journey living with sickle cell. In these heartfelt conversations, Vernon opens up about the...

In this Mother's Day Special, I have an honest conversation with my 16 year old sister in love, Chimese, who shares insights on the kind of relationship she has with her mum, and how it has evolved over the years. Teenagers don't normally have good relationships with their parents as they itch for independence. Chimese shares some wisdom on what parents can do to understand their teenage children...

The story of Jonah is one we are all familiar with. You know Jonah, the missionary who ran away from God, only to be swallowed by a big fish for 3 day? Yup, THAT Jonah. We go back into the book of Jonah to identify miracles that Jonah and ourselves may not have identified as miracles at the time. Throughout the story, we see how God literally ARRANGES for the miracles to happen. Scripture referenc...

In this Part 2 episode, my parents share the fears they had during the time I got engaged leading up to the marriage and also share the qualities I inherited from them. Ugh I love them so much! Quick recap on the Part 1 episode: We spoke about what it's been like raising me, the lessons they've learned along the way, and the moments that shaped our family dynamic. Thanks dad and mum for the featur...

In this heartfelt and special episode, I sit down with the two people who know me best — my parents. In Part 1 of this interview, we explore their side of the story: what it's been like raising me, the lessons they've learned along the way, and the moments that shaped our family dynamic. We talk about everything from my childhood quirks to the proudest (and most challenging) parenting moments. Thi...

In a world that tells us to "find our niche," I've struggled with feeling like I don't quite fit into any one box. I've wrestled with the pressure to define myself by a single passion or purpose — but the truth is, my life doesn't follow a neat little label. In this episode, I'm opening up about what it's like to not have a traditional niche, and how I've come to realize that my path is still purp...

I'm back! After a little break, I'm excited to be back on the mic, sharing life updates, lessons learned, and what's next for the podcast. Tune in as I reflect on my journey, what's been happening behind the scenes, and the exciting episodes ahead. Let's dive back in!

I think we can all agree when I say it's waaayy easier to disobey than to obey. Just as it's easier to hate than to love. But when you're intentional about obedience and love, the end reward is priceless! Episode Title: Kredo Korner: Disobedience Obedience is the practical acceptance of the authority and will of God. It includes both submitting to Him and then expressing that submission in actions...

According to consumersinternational.org, there are over 7000 languages in the world! Learning languages isn't easy. Whether you're taking a language lesson in a classroom, learning words through an app, or simply moving to a foreign country where no one speaks your language. Today's episode features my Ghanaian sister Belvy, where she shares how she taught herself to speak and write Korean without...

"I don't know about you, but I wasn't really feeling 2022!" 2022 was such a rough and tough year for me. It had more lows than highs, but I'm thankful that the highs were really high when they did come. In this episode I'll take you through all 12 months of 2022, what kept my life busy and active, and possibly the reason why I've been AWOL. What was your 2022 like? What are you looking forward to...

Hello Season 4! I'm totally ready for more! Hey y'all, welcome to The Zoey's Korner Podcast! We are finally entering our FOURTH season! I don't know about you, but I'm totally excited and hope you are too! This season, we take a spin on the Kredo Korner through character studies from the Bible and lesson's I've learnt in this season of life I'm in. We will also have guests on the show, including m...

"A good stepparent can literally turn the life of a child around" - Unknown. I've known Ketty since Aug 2021, and every time she speaks about her step mom, I am so intrigued by what I hear. Their relationship is so unique, you won't even find it in telenovelas or Bollywood! Join me as we discover just how special step-mom/step-daughter relationships can be, and the lessons Ketty learned along the...

In August of 2021, WE GOT ENGAGED! It was such a momentous time in our lives. A giant leap of faith into the unknown. In Part 2 of the Our Story series, we break down what that period was like for us. We were in a long distance relationship, COVID19 broke out, annoying gossip was spreading like wildfire, and the thing everyone spoke about the most….. that WE WERE KIDS! 😹 and I honestly, I think w...

Kredo Korner: A series of Digging Deeper into Scripture. •credo: a statement of beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions. In todays episode I dig deeper into the story of The Woman with the issue of Blood (Mark 5:25-34) and her journey into healing. There's a lot we need to heal from, which is hindering us from living our best life. Listen in today and be encouraged on how to grab your healin...

Having recently celebrated our 2nd Anniversary in marriage, we thought it would be great to share a snippet of our personal life with you on this platform. So in this episode, I feature my amazing husband, Kafula Chibula. We will get to know a little of who he is, as well as break down our season of dating and share how and what we felt at that time. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. They will be...

Kredo Korner: A series of Digging Deeper into Scripture. •credo: a statement of beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions. In today's episode, I go into depth with one of my favourite Old Testament stories. This passage of scripture always encourages me when I feel like I have nothing, when I feel like there's so much lack, when I feel uninspired, dry, broke…you get the point! I hope it encour...