Filling the Void with Josie

The incomparable Flo Ngala sat down with host, Josie Fome, to chat about what her university experience was like, how a conversation between her mom and aunt changed the trajectory of her life, what it meant to start off her photography career with shooting Gucci Mane and Cardi B, and how she's navigating life post grad with the firm assurance that fear will not get the last word and success is a given...okurrrrr. Enjoy! Follow Flo on Instagram: @flongala Follow the podcast on Instagram:...

The title says it all. As we wrap up the book talk for this season, it's important that you remember you've gotta actively, constantly, tell yourself to EFF FEAR...and then do the damn thing. You've got this. // Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix.

This week's guest is a childhood friend of the host, Josie. Madison Matheus speaks on how life can get pretty busy trying to live it for others but taking the risk on yourself is not always easy. She breaks down how she managed to secure a coveted position at Google as well as what life looks like for her beyond Google. Finally, Madison shares why no matter where you find yourself, authenticity over fear will always win. Tune in and enjoy! Follow the podcast on Instagram:...

Another episode of Book Talk Sundays...with this special edition on a Wednesday because life is messy lol! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 14 and 15 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into why it's important to "build a squad" and who to fill your squad with...and Luvvie lobbies for why it's necessary for you to "get a Nigerian friend" in that squad - ha! Let's dive in! Join the conversation on instagram...

What is life if not an opportunity to bet on yourself? This week's guest, Reni Odetoyinbo, joins host, Josie, to chat about the makings of Reni, the Resource. Reni is a content creator, marketing consultant and finance enthusiast who loves to make complex topics simple and help as many people as possible along the way. From being thrown into the deep end of networking while in university to being overworked and underpaid, Reni's journey - and the role fear played in it - is all too familiar....

I'm back with another episode of Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 12 and 13 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into how to "fire yourself" because hunny you can't always do it all and that's okay...but also, "take no shit" because you are not boo-boo da fool...okaayyy? Let's dive in! Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the...

Tune in as Josie and her guest, Dwight Best -- a social entrepreneur, talk about why university may not actually be a scam. To all the those who were gifted kids but grew up and struggled to find their place in school...this episode is for you. It gets better. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Don't forget to leave a rating and review! :)

I'm back with another episode of Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 11 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into what it means to give yourself permission to "grow widely" and why talk is cheap when there's no execution to follow! Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix. :)

What do you do when you have many interests and life has much to offer?...You try a little bit of everything of course! My guest this week, Tiffany Thompson is one who is chopping life and helping others do the same through mentorship. She shares how one can maximize their days in spite of fear's ulterior plans to derail, delay, and discard. Tune in...and enjoy! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Don't forget to leave a rating and review! :)

I'm back with another episode of Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 9 & 10 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into why you gotta "get your money"...if that isn't self-explanatory (hint: it's not) and what it means to "draw your lines" professionally, personally...alllat! Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever...

A chance encounter on a cruise riiight before the global pandemic hit, led to this wonderful conversation. Host, Josie, is joined by the lovely Nora McFaddin who shares how she went from being a flight attendant to being the executive director of a non-profit in her twenties...and what fears tried to stop her from living her best life. Tune in and learn how so much of what happens in your life doesn't have to be the end all of everything...rather, they're all stepping stones. Enjoy! Follow...

Another episode of Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 7 & 8 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into what it means to "fail loudly" and why so many fail to "ask for more" when they so desperately need to. Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix.

Sometimes you just need a reminder that comes right on time...and this week's guest provides just that! Josie and her guest, MUA extraordinaire, Marika Bouchard, discuss just what it takes to accomplish tough tasks, how pushing yourself out of your comfort zone almost always leads to beautiful experiences, and why she decided to go to a majority English speaking school as a francophone. Enjoy! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Don't forget to leave a rating and review!...

In this Sunday book talk we discuss how Luvvie breaks down what it means to "speak the truth" and particularly HOW to practically do it. Join the conversation on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod

Josie chats with a real life rocket scientist in this episode...and yes, even they have to deal with fear. Fred Désulmé shares how he stopped believing the narrative that he was "lazy" and how he navigates wanting to appear high-achieving and actually being someone who is high-achieving. We also laugh over when someone should start doing their own laundry haha -- tune in! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod and let me know when YOU started doing your own laundry...if at...

Another episode of Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 4 & 5 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into what it means to "own your dopeness" and why "trusting where you are" will help you navigate living with fear. Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix.

Josie and her guest, who also happens to be her cousin, delve into the struggles of being an immigrant in the United States while simultaneously having ambitions for a better life. Sandra K shares how she felt more proud of her Associates Degree, what navigating the American health care industry has been like, and why she's a huge advocate for motivational quotes. Tune in! Follow Sandra on Instagram: @ladeessenoir // Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Don't forget to leave...

Welcome back to Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 2 & 3 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into what it means to "be too much" and how we can "dream audaciously" in spite of fear. Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix.

From anxiety attacks to navigating the rough ride of being "the first" in something, this weeks guest spares no detail when recounting how she made it through university despite being one of the only Black girls in her program. Her dreams of being a MuchMusic VJ were quickly dashed when she had to turn away from her orientation because she couldn't afford it. Today, she advocates for young girls across Canada so their story can be a bit brighter. Dominique Bouchard is a senior-level digital...

Welcome to Book Talk Sundays! As we're discussing fear this season, what better resource to help us navigate it than the fear-fighting manual itself by NYT bestselling author, Luvvie Ajayi! Josie breaks down her thoughts on the intro, chapter one, and overall what it will take to navigate life in spite of fear overall. Check out Luvvie's life mission statement template here: https://luvvie.org/fear-fighter-kit/ Follow the podcast on instagram @fillingthevoidpod Enjoyed this episode? Let me...