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I speak to millennials of African heritage about their careers and other issues we think about related to work and money. This show will help you gain insight on different career paths and learn tips that you can apply to your career and finances.

Location:

United Kingdom

Description:

I speak to millennials of African heritage about their careers and other issues we think about related to work and money. This show will help you gain insight on different career paths and learn tips that you can apply to your career and finances.

Language:

English


Episodes

Why It's Important to Speak About the Challenges of Motherhood with Adebusola Ekoko

10/12/2023
I chatted with entrepreneur and mom of two, Adebusola Ekoko, about her new online platform for women called Let Me Tell You Something. Some of the highlights include: - Creating a safe space where women can speak openly and honestly about our lives - The importance of speaking candidly about the hard parts of motherhood - Why spaces like Let Me Tell You Something are necessary for women Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for notes from me and book and podcast recommendations.

Duration:00:05:54

From Fashion Dreams to Building a Fabric Design Company with Adebusola Ekoko

9/14/2023
When we think about careers in the fashion industry, what often comes to mind are fashion designers, models and fashion photographers. But there are many other roles in this industry. I spoke with Adebusola Ekoko about launching Grapes Pattern Bank - a surface pattern business in Nigeria and designing prints for fashion brands such as Kemi Telford and Kai Collective. Adebusola shared: Subscribe to the podcast newsletter.

Duration:00:20:02

Q&A: Finding Time for Creative Side Projects with a Day Job

8/23/2023
I make this show alongside my day job in higher education and a challenge that I've had is staying consistent with creating content for this podcast and my newsletter. This episode was inspired by a question I got on social media about finding time for creative projects like a blog, podcast or YouTube when you have other responsibilities. You'll hear a few tips from author and product manager, Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy and I'll share what has helped me on my content creation journey. Check out the full episode with Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy about her book - A Quick Ting on the Black Girl Afro and her writing process. Subscribe to my podcast recommendations newsletter. Episode Transcript

Duration:00:08:06

Getting a Job in Marketing with Ibukun Oyegbesan

8/9/2023
Ibukun Oyegbesan works as a Marketing Campaign Manager at British Airways in London. She shares: Reach out to Ibukun for your gifting needs on Instagram @shopmemora Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for updates and book and podcast recommendations. Episode Transcript

Duration:00:21:19

Growing Up Working Class and Navigating Professional Spaces with Maria Owusu-Mensah

7/26/2023
What's it like to move to the UK from Ghana as a child? Maria moved to the UK when she was 11 and she talks about: Follow Maria on Instagram @unlocksocialmobility Subscribe to my newsletter on podcast, TV and book recommendations.

Duration:00:17:38

Feeling the Fear and Doing It Anyway with Tolu Oyegbesan

7/11/2023
A huge part of my personal finance journey has involved learning from content creators. Tolu's platform - Your Finance Guru has been one of them. One of the things that struck me in our conversation was how she felt a little bit scared to start her page but decided to start anyway. Tolu shared: Subscribe to my newsletter on podcast, TV and book recommendations.

Duration:00:35:35

Q&A: Creating Content When It Seems Like There Are Already A Lot of Content Creators

4/26/2023
Is it worth creating content if it seems like there are already a lot of creators? This is something that I sometimes think about and I decided to speak to my brother, Korede about it. We spoke about our journeys into content creation, particularly in podcasting, and Korede shared why he ran his podcast for a limited period. We also shared some advice to help if you're struggling to put your content out in the world based on our experience creating podcasts. Korede’s podcast - The KA Special Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations. I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message to lifeinbrownpod@gmail.com or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:15:43

Building a Career in Podcasting with Pilar Nalwimba

4/12/2023
Working on an independent creative project with a limited budget can be challenging but it can provide skills that can lead to paid opportunities. Pilar Nalwimba hosts the No Approval podcast and has also hosted and produced shows for clients such as the BBC and Bumble. She shares how working on No Approval as a passion project has led to other podcast opportunities. In this episode, Pilar shares: Podcasts mentioned WeCrashed To My Sisters Naked Beauty How I Built This Side Hustle Pro Find Pilar on Instagram @pilarofsociety Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:34:42

Building a Vegan Food Business with Loye Olatunbosun

3/29/2023
I grew up eating meat and never met anyone who was vegan while living in Nigeria. So, I became curious about being Nigerian and vegan when I saw vegan Nigerian recipes online. Loye Olatunbosun is Nigerian and vegan and in this episode, she shares: Why she went vegan - 01:06 How her family and friends felt when she went vegan - 05:12 Her experience dating on a vegan diet - 08:38 How being vegan shaped how she runs her business - 11:10 Tips on sustaining a business - 19:06 Follow Loye on Twitter: @VeganwithLoye and her bakery on Instagram - @veganiseitbakery Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:26:47

Is it Important to Love Your Job with Korede Akande

3/15/2023
If we don't dream of labour, what's important to us regarding our jobs? I mainly wanted to share a millennial and Gen Z perspective on this topic because we're more likely to voice our job concerns on social media. My brother, Korede who's 22 joins me to discuss this and I share my perspective as a millennial. Korede worked for a year in audit at one of the big 4 firms in London and he also shares how that experience has shaped what he's looking for in a graduate job. Music by BlueDot Sessions Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:16:20

Addressing the Stigma Faced by Pregnant Teenagers in Nigeria with Ayomide Oluseye

3/1/2023
Is it possible to lessen the stigma attached to pregnant teenagers? Ayomide Oluseye works on research to improve the lives of pregnant teenagers and young mothers in Nigeria. I work with Ayomide in my day job at a research centre although I work in a communications role and Ayomide's role is research-focused. She shares: How she got interested in researching this subject - 01:19 What keeps her going when change seems difficult - 09:07 Her tips for pursuing a career in global development - 14:54 Global Development Blog Recommendations World Bank Blogs Devex Plan International Blog Gates Notes Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:17:49

What the TV Show - Riches Taught Me About Parenting and Money

2/15/2023
As a parent, it can be difficult knowing how to teach your child about money. But, the TV show - Riches shows why it’s important to do so. Riches is a TV show centred around a Black British family with a cosmetics empire. The father who is the CEO dies and chaos arises. My husband joined me on this episode to talk about the lessons we took from the show and what it made us think about as parents. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:06:43

Building An Event Planning Business with Hannah Obalade

1/19/2023
I've often heard comments where people ask if it's necessary to hire a planner for their events. In this episode, you'll learn what value a planner can bring to your event. Hannah Obalade created Rose Daniel Events and I spoke with her about her journey into the events industry. She shares: Check out Rose Daniel Events on Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:27:57

Is an MBA Worth The Money with Philip Onotu

1/4/2023
Philip completed an MBA programme at MIT Sloan School of Management and was the student body co-president and a teaching assistant during his time at Sloan. He is currently a consultant at Boston Consulting Group. In this episode, he shares: See episode transcript Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:53:19

What I've Learnt While Creating Content This Year

12/21/2022
As someone who creates content on this podcast, on Instagram and in a newsletter, it can be challenging to decide what content sits best on each platform. I talk about: Why I chose these platforms What I've learnt about content creation The advice I received from a journalist and podcast producer - Aisha Salaudeen who was a previous guest on this podcast Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:08:45

Is Consistency the Most Important Factor in Content Creation?

11/16/2022
We are often told that consistency is very important in content creation. However, how consistent do we need to be? I talk about this and the value of taking breaks in this episode. Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:05:16

Working in Journalism and Building a Podcast Production Company in Nigeria with Aisha Salaudeen

10/5/2022
Aisha Salaudeen is an award-winning journalist, storyteller and TV and podcast producer. She produces the I Like Girls podcast, a storytelling podcast about the experiences of African women. In this episode, she shares: TRANSCRIPT: HERE Podcasts mentioned This is Uncomfortable Gimlet Academy's How to Make a Podcast Serial Ear Hustle Archetypes with Meghan Markle Female Criminals Everything's Alive Imagined Life Tea with Tay Additional music - Carolina Carboy by Bluedot Sessions Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:32:31

Writing a Novel That Explores Societal Expectations Placed on Women with Aiwanose Odafen

9/21/2022
Aiwanose Odafen is the author of Tomorrow, I Become A Woman. In this episode, she shared: Books mentioned Americanah by Chimamanda Adichie The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet The Mothers by Brit Bennett Beloved by Toni Morrison Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stewart Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message by sending a voice message to lifeinbrownpod@gmail.com

Duration:00:40:27

The Pressure Society Places on Women to Snap Back After Having a Baby

9/7/2022
I had a baby in 2020 and I've received comments about my body since having my daughter. The pressure can come from ourselves but also comments from others can shape how we see ourselves. I share a few tips about dealing with this pressure and learning to love our bodies. Podcast mentioned How to cook and eat healthy on a budget by Life Kit Outro music: Hakodate Line by Bluedot Session Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_

Duration:00:06:30

What Sport Teaches Us with Korede Akande

8/24/2022
Many Nigerian parents have discouraged their children from participating in sports. My brother, Korede and I talk about this. He shares: How he got interested in sports - 02:29 His decision to study economics while playing football on the side - 03:35 Why parents should support their children's interests (related to Nigerian hurdler -Tomi Amusan's dad destroying her training gear) - 06:40 What participating in sports teaches us - 12:40 Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message to lifeinbrownpod@gmail.com

Duration:00:16:41