My Lighthouse Podcast

God made marriage to be enjoyed. By design, it was created for companionship and to mirror our relationship with the Father. However, marriage is not without challenges. So what happens when a marriage is headed for the rocks? Can a failing marriage be salvaged? What can we do, so our marriages become just as God intended? In this episode (recorded Jan 2022), Mimo sits with Natasha Drisdelle, an entrepreneur, author, wife, and mother of three, and she shares her story of restoration, hope...

Beyond making new year resolutions, this episode provides practical and time-tested principles that ensure you hit the ground running this year while bringing errors to the barest minimum. Don’t forget to subscribe on any of your favourite podcast listening platforms and share with someone else who needs to hear this. Follow @mylighthousepodcast on Instagram.

Now that schools are back in session, how do we set up structures as working parents to ensure the new school year is a seamless one? No overwhelm. Not too much pressure. The children stay safe. And you stay happy as a parent! In this week’s episode, I sit with Lawyer, Author and Parenting Advocate, Chiomah Momah, to discuss this season and how working mums and dads can get a good grip of this time, while ensuring activities are more structured, and the children stay safe. Interested in...

It’s September...the beginning of a new academic calendar year. For many parents, this season can come with peculiarities such as mental pressure, increased financial expenses, increased need to manage time effectively etc. No doubt, parents with school aged children need to get prepared emotionally, financially, physically and even spiritually in order to successfully pull through this time. In this week’s episode, I sit with Lawyer, Author and Parenting Advocate, Chiomah Momah, to discuss...

On the path of life, God will raise and set help for you in different forms, in order to fulfil the purpose he has placed before you. Foluso Gbadamosi, Executive Director of Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN), mum of 2 and member of several boards shares on the importance of relationships to truly strike a balance in life and work. Here, she speaks about Follow @mylighthousepodcast for further conversations on this topic.

If there’s anything you do with ease but seems like a big deal to other people, you should be leveraging it to your advantage. In this episode, Foluso Gbadamosi, Executive Director of Junior Achievement Nigerian (JAN) sheds light on identifying your strengths, (which stems from your natural gifts and talents) and building a career around that. On this episode, she speaks on the importance of Seeing your job as an assignment. Creating relationships and impact in your work that reflects the...

As a working couple, work related pressure can cause a strain on marital relationships. In the concluding episode of this 2 part series on balancing career and marriage, The Onikans share about work pressure, stress and other challenges that stem from having busy work lives and provide insight on how to navigate them, and still have a great marriage. Do you have suggestions on podcast topics or just want to give feedback on this episode (or any other one), please feel free to share your...

At what point do we ensure a balance in our careers and marriages? Can our careers help our marriages and vice versa? In this 2 part series, The Onikans share their experiences, and some wisdom to guide anyone trying to find a balance on both fronts, especially as Christians. Do you have suggestions on podcast topics or just want to give feedback on this episode (or any other one), please feel free to share your thoughts here (you can copy and paste in your browser): https://bit.ly/3f0LSon...

So now you’ve identified your motivation for wanting that job, that promotion, or that pay raise, so what’s next? In this episode, we discuss the importance of knowing your worth, what you can do to know your worth and how it can help you position yourself better for growth in your career. Follow @mylighthousepodcast on Facebook and Instagram and join our Facebook community - My Lighthouse: Raising Balanced Christians.

As you aim to rise in your career, it is important to define important parameters such as why you are seeking that career growth and what exactly you hope to achieve. On this episode, I chat with Heather Cowan, Career Counsellor and Human Resources professional, as she shares insights on clearly articulating your “why” and how to strategically position yourself for career growth, regardless of the industry you are in. Connect with Heather - @cowan_heather on Instagram Follow...

Ever had experiences that just wouldn’t go away? Do you sometimes remember someone who hurt you and you feel a part of your heart skip slightly at the thought of that person or the event? We all have felt this way, at some point in our lives or the other. On this episode, Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Coach, Melissa Quintanilla shares salient points on how to navigate the murky waters of emotional healing in the light of God's word. Connect with Melissa Quintanilla on Instagram...

Understanding one's personal finance is an important part of being a balanced Christian. On this episode, Banking Professional and Author of the book "Your Money and You", Kikelomo Kuponiyi provides insights on money management, financial planning, and how to be a great Christian and still get your money matters right! Connect with Kikelomo: Instagram: @kikekups_author "Your Money and You" is available for purchase on Amazon, OkadaBooks, Roving Heights bookstore, BamBooks, Litireso, Book...

Visions, when carried out, have such immense power to create change. “The first step toward creating an improved future is developing the ability to envision it. - Tony Dungy With 1 year of podcasting experience behind me and having borne and run the vision over the last year, I share from my heart key things I have learnt and continue to implement, to run and keep the vision alive. You'll definitely find this helpful if you have a vision in your heart and are wondering where to start or how...

Choosing to start all over again can seem daunting, if you’ve been on one path for a long time. On today’s episode, we hear Mayokun Oni, a young woman who started off first as an Accountant with one of the big 4 accounting firms - KPMG and then chose to resign and pursue a different path - a career in Cybersecurity and Project Management. Tune in to learn how she figured her own path, what steps she followed and pick some lessons that might be helpful for your journey too! Connect with...

In this Father’s Day Special, I'm chatting with you real quick about Family, some of the lessons I am learning and how we can be more present for those that we truly love. Special shout out to all Fathers! Thank you for all you do! Enjoy! Share and leave us feedback. Connect with us on instagram @mylighthousepodcast

It is God's will for us to be in good health in all aspects of our lives...physically, spiritually, and mentally. And to commemorate Global Wellness Day, psychotherapist, filmmaker and author, Paul Cast, shares valuable insights on how to deal with stress and mental health concerns. This episode provides some helpful tips on how to daily ensure wellness, especially for your mind. DISCLAIMER: Please note that this episode does not suffice for an actual therapy session. If you have specific...

In this episode, Carla Arges, Founder of “Affirming Truths” leads us on a journey of total surrender to a God who has our best interests at heart, even when what we ask for isn’t what we are getting. From childhood trauma experiences to episodes of depression and mental illness, Carla takes us on a journey of faith in God who has our best interests at heart. What happens when you ask for something and don’t get it? How do you keep up your faith in God at those tough moments? Carla’s story...

While a lot can lie in the hands of mothers, fathers have HUGE roles to play in shaping the lives of their children. In this episode, 2 Dads - Business Analyst and Public Health Physician - Seyi Osinowo and Yinka Onikan, both fathers of 2, share lessons from their fatherhood journeys and how Dads can improve relationships with their wives and children. For every man who genuinely desires to have memorable relationships with their families, here's an episode with lots of nuggets to help. Do...

Parenting is a lot of work. And for us to succeed at it, it takes deliberate efforts, just like anything else in our lives. In this episode, Remi Makanjuola, founder of "Graceful Parenting" shares great insights into how to make parenting work for you. She debunks myths parents sometimes hold about raising children and guides us on how to parent successfully. Connect with Remi: https://gracetoparent.com Instagram and other social channels: @gracetoparent Do you have suggestions on podcast...

Being a mom is definitely an interesting journey filled with many smiles and sometimes tears. In this episode, Founder of The Real Moms Club, Clubhouse's largest mom's club with over 40,000 members from different countries, Autism Advocate and Podcaster, Camille Joy shares her story of mistakes, growth, tears, disability and inclusion and finding God's path, as she helps other women find healing. This episode will leave you feeling a deep appreciation for motherhood, a deeper understanding...