나이지리아의 6월 12일: The One with Adaeze Nnanna – On The Brewing Tensions in Nigeria: Episode 13 (2021)

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Nigeria is the most populous black nation on earth and also my homeland. The country has been plagued with security challenges for over a decade, but the condition seems to have worsened over the past few weeks. To discuss this hot topic, I have Ada – an Igbo Nigerian whose tribe was threatened in President Muhammadu Buhari’s (Nigeria’s president) now-deleted vituperative tweet.
Adaeze Nnanna is a lawyer, travel enthusiast, and the founder of Tourmate by Ada the Explorer, a tourism business where she organizes private and group tours in Nigeria and around Africa. She is passionate about cycling and volunteering, especially during her free time.
In this episode, we talked about the heightened state of insecurity across various regions in the country and the nonchalant attitude of the government to address these issues. Ada shared her views on the secession movement, Twitter ban, effects of the current situation on her tourism business, and her sense of belonging as an Igbo woman, and security tips for intending travelers, especially those from the diaspora. Also, in this episode, we delved a bit into the history of the Biafra war and its implications in fueling the IPOB movement in Nigeria.
In times like this, we need all hands on deck and, most importantly, a sense of shared unity regardless of our tribe and geo-positioning; listen to the podcast to find out how you can help.
 
Resurgam (we rise again),
모 /Mo!/
 

미혼 여성의 삶: The One with Jirade Bepo - On Being Single: The Female Perspective: Episode 12 (2021)

In continuation of our ongoing relationship series, we will be talking about the female perspective of being single.
 
Our guest is Mojirade Bepo, a God-lover with a unique and special personality. She studied Hotel and Catering Management at Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, and is the CEO of Jirade Diadem; a Catering Outfit specialized in producing indigenous dry snacks. She also doubles as my c̶r̶a̶c̶k̶ plantain chips supplier (erhmerhgerd, they are so delish!).
 
She enjoys telling edifying stories and is passionate about seeing families well established with priorities set right. For fun, she loves to travel, sing, and dance.
In this episode, Jirade was candid about her journey as a single lady in her early forties, letting us in on the emotional challenges and the social discrimination she has endured on account of being single, as well as how she overcame them.  We also talked extensively about how she handled the negative emotions that arose with the wedding of her younger siblings, managing loneliness, and her hopes for the future.
Jirade left nothing on the table in this conversation; listen to get all the details.
PS: If you are in Nigeria and need some decadent dry snacks like p'chips and chinchin, hit my girl Jirade up via here: 08034116905 or on IG @jiradeventures. Trust me, one taste, and you are hooked. Why? Ten years later, I am still hooked, haha.
 
Choose Joy,
모 /Mo!/

미혼 남자의 삶| The One with Akinola Akinlawon – On Being Single: The Male Perspective: Episode 11 (2021)

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We are dedicating this month to all our single listeners and kicking off this relationship series with the male’s perspective on singlehood. To do justice to this topic is Akinola Akinlawon.
 
Akin, popularly referred to as “A.K.,” is a technocrat, critical thinker, gaming enthusiast, strategist, and friend with a reputation for being an architect of individual and organizational positive change. He earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in computer science from Cameron University in Oklahoma and has served as a leader in various capacities while being awarded numerously for his visionary involvement, commitment, and academic excellence. He holds a Master’s degree in Management of Information Systems at the University of Houston and owns an independent I.T. consulting business called Digital Designs and Engineering. He spends his spare time as a teacher, pianist, and poet.
 
In this episode, Akin shared his reasons for being single and was vulnerable enough to give us exclusive information about his previous unsuccessful relationships and the lessons he learned. We also discussed his opinion on males feeling intimidated by independent women, reasons why men “ghost” women, and of course, we attempted to answer the age-old question, “where are all the good guys?”
 
Akin dropped some hot tips for single ladies who are searching and hoping to be found. Listen and thank him later.

10 살 소녀의 세계: The One with Elizabeth Bamidele - On Sparking Your Inner Creative Self: Episode 10 (2021)

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In the words of singer Whitney Houston, "the children are our future," and it's only fitting that we pay them their dues on today's episode, which happens to coincide with Children's Day.
On the show today, we have Elizabeth Bamidele, a 10-year-old who likes reading and being creative. She's a Nigerian but lives in the UK with her parents; she is the founder and creator of her YouTube channel called Sparklight Kids Club. It is a channel with inspirational videos, educational activities, and creative/fun challenges for kids and pre-teens to help build their confidence, develop their creativity and empower them to become better people.
 
In this episode, we talked about her journey to online content creation, her inspiration and vision for her channel, as well as her creative process. We also learned more about her family and social relationships and how she's helping her community live better lives through her content.
 
The brilliant Elizabeth had a word for parents and adults seeking a better relationship with their children - out of the mouth of babes, indeed! Find out when you listen and subscribe to her channel (link is in the show notes).
 
Thank you, Elizabeth, for gracing us with your presence on the show.
 
Your SparkLight,
모 /Mo!/

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 최고의 삶| The One with Dr. Peace Uche - Empowered to Live Your Best Life: Episode 7 (2021)

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It is not uncommon to find professionals stuck to jobs that no longer satisfy them, especially when the pay is too juicy to let go. However, people like today's guest - Dr. Peace - have taken the giant leap of faith, stepping out from the comfort of their job security to live authentic to their purpose.
Dr. Peace Uche, trained as a doctor of pharmacy, describes herself as a transformational rhythmic speaker, empowerment guru, and radio show personality. She has guided hundreds of women in creating a life they deserve and desire by honing their innate gifts & talents and pursuing their passions.
In this episode, Dr. Peace shares with us the moment of epiphany that lead her to quit her job as a pharmacist, the hurdles she scaled during her transition process, and what it means to be an "empowerment guru." This episode strives to inspire you to share your talents with the world and encourage you to live your best life unapologetically.
Dr. Peace gave us seven power tips to help us shine, don't miss out on the fantastic resource.
 
Resources
Free resource: bit.ly/7tipstoshine
Website: docpeaceofmind.com

아시아 남부 벨| The One with Cindy Wilson - An Asian-Southern Belle With Too Much Soul: Episode 6 (2021)

In a society that continually tries to box people only to be one thing based on race, religion, culture, and other social constructs, only those with “Too Much Soul,” like our guest, are audacious enough to stand out. Shout out to Skycedi’s YouTube channel where I found her!
 
Cindy Wilson is from Jackson, MS, where she graduated with her Bachelor’s in Psychology & Master’s in Counseling from Jackson State University and received her MBA from Belhaven College.  She currently resides in Atlanta, GA as an author, international speaker, and social impact strategist. Cindy wrote “Too Much Soul” to share her unique story about being adopted by an African American family from Seoul, Korea, and growing up in Jackson, MS. She hopes that her story will start conversations around race and culture and empower others to find the freedom to be their authentic selves.
 
In this episode, we explore Cindy’s childhood and early years as a trans-racial adoptee (raised in a Black household), her unique cultural identity, and major highlights from her book. We also went political by taking a critical look into the marginalization of Asian-Americans and the recent hate-inspired attacks on them in the US. We examined ways of achieving inclusivity and the role of other ethnic minority groups like Blacks in building support for Asian-Americans.
 
This is a truly power-packed episode that you certainly don’t want to miss. And yes, I gushed about Korea (what did you expect, teehee!)
 
PS: S/O to families like Cindy’s who opened their hearts and home to a child. Here’s hoping more Black families get more involved in adoption.

아프로 캐리비안 교육자 | The One With Shanimarie Ogilvie: The Afro-Caribbean Educator: Episode 5 (2021)

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아프로 캐리비안 교육자 | The One With Shanimarie Ogilvie: The Afro-Caribbean Educator: Episode 5 (2021)
 
When you hear of Jamaica, what comes to mind first? Tourism, weed, or Usain Bolt? Well, our guest today sets the record straight (no pun intended).
Shanimarie Ogilvie helps elementary teachers with 0 to 10 years of experience to manage their classrooms and effectively instruct young learners so that both student and teacher will feel fulfilled. She is also known for her listening skills, non-judgmental, results-oriented, laser-focused approach to instruction, and classroom management. She earned her Master of Education and a Supervisor Certification from Montclair State University and has spoken at the Rutgers School Culture and Improvement Project on implementing school culture goals; she currently works as an ELA Content Reviewer.
In this episode, we discuss racial identity, Jamaican culture, and how perceptions and stereotypes may differ from actual events. We also delved deep into Shanimarie’s passion for education, views on corporal punishment, tips for helping students whose learning pace seems slower than expected, and phrases to avoid telling kids when learning.
If, like me, you thought Jamaica was just a land flowing with weed and honey, then you are in for a surprise. Give it a listen!
Outro: Live to Raze again (Jamaica) by Triple D
Resources
Free event this Saturday:  An Academic Panel Discussion - Life as a Higher Educator in the US: Things We Wished We Knew - http://bit.ly/USHigherEducators
The Teachers Impact Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachers-impact/id1524599956
Podbean link: https://mosibyl.podbean.com/
Visit our website to catch up on past episodes: https://www.mosibyl.com/

새해 새 시즌| The One with Mo! - New Year, New Episode: Episode 3 (2021)

Hey everyone, we are back with a new season of the show! Thanks to everyone who reached out during the break period; we needed that time to re-strategize, plan, and get our creative juices flowing so that we can serve you better.
This episode is to welcome you all to season four of The More Sibyl Podcast and to unpack all that we have in store for you. In this episode, I give an update of the things I have been up to since you last heard from me, my New Year goals, a recap of last season’s award winners, and what you should expect this season. I went off the tangent a little, but that’s fine too.
We are now on Podbean, no longer Anchor, so catch our new episodes there, and of course, anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. It’s going to be a great year, so let’s dive into it!
 
Resources
Podbean link: https://mosibyl.podbean.com/
Visit our website to catch up on past episodes: https://www.mosibyl.com/
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