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The More Sibyl Podcast is hosted by Mo! Sibyl - a Nigerian-born, US-educated, Korean-speaking, Struggling Intellectual. The More Sibyl Podcast is a podcast about culture and culture nomads designed for Blacks and Asians and those who love them. On The More Sibyl Podcast, Mo! talks mostly with an invited guest, who she is inspired by, on a variety of issues, related to cultural experiences or other lived experiences related to third culture. If your concept of home is fluid, you feel like you are neither here nor there, or you consider yourself a cultural hybrid, then this podcast is for you. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mosibyl/support
Episodes
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Linda Jena – On The New Year And Other Stories
I am really excited about this episode, not only because it's the last for the year and this third season, but due to the unprecedented last-minute switch that happened. My mom was originally slated for the show, but the epileptic Nigerian network made this impossible. Luckily, Linda Jena, our Mosibling of the year, who came visiting during Christmas, stepped in, and we recorded an unplanned episode.
Zimbabwean-born, Jesus-loving, Texas-dwelling Linda is rounding off her Ph.D. in education. An introvert committed to the couch-life, we met at a conference for international students, and thanks to my influence, she is gradually becoming more outgoing. #teehee
In this episode, we reviewed the year 2020, her hopes and adventurous plans for the New Year (good-bye to the couch), her unwavering loyalty to the podcast, and her perception of Nigerians.
Linda revealed that she is single and ready to mingle; find out about her 'spec' when you listen.
We will be going on a break but will be back in April 2021 with the show's fourth season. Thank you so much for riding with us this year. We will still be here on Instagram @themoresibylpodcast serving you engaging content, so stay with us.
Recommended Song: “Fallen”– Gert Taberner (2016)
Happy New Year!!!
Mo!
DECEMBER 31, 2020
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Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One With Ezanya Obeten-Nance – On Biracial Family, Immigration, and Nigerian Heritage
Were it not for Mary Slessor, who went about doing the Lord's work in Calabar, the capital of Cross Rivers State, Nigeria, our guest for today would most certainly not be our guest for today. Asides from being a twin, which many find fascinating, she has quite an interesting story.
Ezanya Obeten-Nance was born in Illinois, grew up in Nigeria, and currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky. She is a pathology lab supervisor who has worked as a histotechnologist for over ten years. She is the host of "The Izora Podcast," where she talks about faith, family, work, and trying to figure it all out.
In this episode, Ezanya took us through her journey to America, we explored her Nigerian heritage and how it has influenced her role as a mother, why Christmas in Nigeria beats Christmas in the US, interracial marriage, raising two boys, the profound "why" behind her podcast, family values, self-care, and so much more.
After spending almost two decades in the US, Ezanya shared some valuable tips for those migrating to a new country, especially new international students. Listen to get the scoop.
Merry Christmas,
Mo!
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Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Olamide Somoye – On Recovering A Broken Friendship
Ghosting doesn’t only happen in romantic relationships, but also among friends. This was my experience with Olamide Somoye, a friend I made while in college, but we drifted apart for obscure reasons.
After 12 years of sparse communication and many life events missed, Lamide and I had the long-overdue conversation in an attempt to find closure. This episode was a walk down memory lane to a time when we thought our bond was unbreakable, when the separation began, and the pains that followed in the years after. We decided on how we intend to navigate the path ahead of us as we walk towards forgiveness and restoration.
If you have ever ghosted or been ghosted in a friendship relationship, this episode is just what you need to find closure, and probably reconciliation.
After listening, if you decide to repair a similar relationship, please send me feedback; I would love to know how it went—wishing you the best of luck!
PS: Lamide, call me back, joor!
Ex-Ghost,
Mo!
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Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One With Kayleen Johnson – On The Scars We Share
The words “you are not alone,” though simple, carry a powerful sense of reassurance that humans often crave, a gentle reminder that your situation isn’t unique to you. When we open up about our scars, we not only help ourselves process things, but we let others see that they are not alone. Our guest today, Kayleen, is at the heart of driving such conversations through her podcast.
Kayleen Johnson has a passion for people. She loves quickly and whole-heartedly. She has a BA in Theatre Arts Studies from Brigham Young University. People and their stories have always been important to her, which is part of the reason she started the podcast, Scars We Share.
Kayleen takes the hot seat in this episode as she talks about her physical scars, the current emotional wound she is working through, tips for supporting a spouse with mental illness, and her gratitude for life despite her experiences. She created an actionable journal for women called the Empress Journal.
There is a journal giveaway for this episode; check our official IG page to get more details!
Here’s to feeling our feelings,
Mo!
Resources
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Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One With Krystal Tolani – On Culture, Entrepreneurship and Life In Hong Kong
If you can’t make it better, at least don’t make it worse. It is on this principle that today’s guest runs her eco-friendly business. With a product range that includes tee-shirts and tote bags made from 100% cotton and recycled paper, respectively, she hopes that her company can one day inspire other manufactures to be cautious of the environment.
Meet Krystal Tolani (yea, you read right). Her last name is my first name! She is a digital marketer and the founder of 852prints, a lifestyle label that celebrates the quirky cultural nuances that makeup life in Hong Kong. As an eco-conscious brand, 852prints aims at creating as minimal an environmental impact as a small business can make.
In this episode, we talked about managing a business during the pandemic, her rich cultural heritage, her reason for going eco-friendly, and lots more. She was kind to share the meaning of her name and the cultural significance it holds for her people - the Sindhis.
And find out how Hong Kong helps transplants like Krystal stay rooted in their culture.
Listen to the episode to learn some fascinating facts.
Resources
- 852prints website - www.852prints.com
Best,
Mo!
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Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:
점점 좋아지고| The One With Mo! Sibyl – On The Long-Term Effects Of Shame: Episode 35 (2020)
Warning: This episode contains messages that might be disturbing to some listeners – especially those who have experienced one form of child sexual abuse or the other.
We are down to the last episode of the SICK-SEEK-RETS series. What a month it has been!
This week’s episode was unplanned; it was born from my "off-the-record" conversation with AnuOluwapo Adelakun, my guest from last week. There was just something about talking to her that helped to finally loosen my tongue to share my story with her, a conversation that I had been unable to have with my mum.
Just like Anu, I was molested at the age of three by a neighbor. Though I didn’t have a thorough understanding of what transpired, an evil seed was planted that day, and I have lived with its fruits since then.
In this episode, I spoke about my abuse for the first time, mapping out my life from childhood to adulthood and the long-term adverse effects the experience left me with. Most importantly, I talked about the steps I have taken and still taking towards healing.
Find out how I broke the news to my mom after 30 years and her reaction to it. There is a word of advice for parents in this episode, give it a listen. As usual, please send feedback.
Free 'n Love,
Mo!
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Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One With AnuOluwapo Adelakun – On Finding Purpose Through Shame
WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MESSAGES THAT MIGHT BE DISTURBING TO SOME LISTENERS – ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ONE FORM OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE OR THE OTHER.
To be vulnerable is to put one's self at risk, but it can also be a form of strength when applied in certain life situations. It is in this form that our guest today addressed the issues of shame in her life, which, for a long time, were SICK-RETS. Through her shameful experiences, she has found purpose and is on a mission to liberate others to live guilt and shame-free lives.
AnuOluwapo Adelakun is first a servant of God called to obedience and a channel of healing to God's hurting children. She is the convener of the No Shame tribe, a women & girls' rights advocate, journalist, and award-winning documentary filmmaker working on issues affecting marginalized girls and women across Africa.
In this episode, she talks about being sexually abused as a seven-year-old girl, finding the purpose in her pain, her healing process, and embracing God's love during her time of grief. This story will get you evaluating your life's purpose, see yourself through the eyes of God's love, and inspire you to not wallow in your shame but to set yourself and your story free. Please give it a listen!
S/O to Yvonne Edo-Olotu for the introduction
Recommended Song: "Reckless Love"– Cory Asbury (2018)
Love,
Mo!
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Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The subject of marriage is indeed delicate and must be stepped into cautiously. While it may be difficult to decipher a person's true intentions, there are red flags that must never be ignored. Today we bring you yet another divorce story from a guest who has chosen to be anonymous, so she will be called Raquel. She fell victim to a con man who pretended to love her but was only after getting a US green card. The marriage that began as a rushed and hushed process also ended in the same manner, a few short months later. In this episode, Raquel owned her story and took responsibility for her actions. She walked us through the process from marriage to divorce, how she is dealing with the mental and emotional strain, and finally coming to terms with the unfolded events. Raquel tells us why she remained married as long as she did, the secrecy and hastiness of the entire situation, the warning signals she ignored, her final wake up call, and how she is finally placing her happiness ahead. Raquel ends this episode with a powerful note of encouragement that is relevant to everyone. You should listen to it!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mosibyl/support
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Olayinka Favour-Alaka – On Thriving Well After a Divorce: Episode 32 (2020)
Nobody gets married with the intention of disrupting their ‘happily ever after.” Still, a series of events occur, leading to the eventual breakdown of the relationship between two people who once cared about each other.
Kicking off this month’s specially curated episodes is the one with Olayinka Favour-Alaka, a woman I have come to love and admire for her strength and authenticity. She is a facility manager at Alterra Capital, an event planner, a teen minister, and a certified sex therapist.
This is the first time she has publicly opened up about her divorce, and I salute her courage in being vulnerable. In this episode, Olayinka laid bare the events that led up to the disintegration of her marriage - including having multiple miscarriages, her attempts to fix things, the healing process thereafter, and how she is thriving again as a single woman.
This episode is rich in lessons for single, married, and divorced people.
You can send in any questions concerning the conversation, and they will be addressed during the upcoming Shame Conference.
You can find all about Yinka and her sex therapy work on IG @erotaslounge
Best,
Mo!
Resources
- Our sex workshop: https://motolani-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/Sexworkshop
- Book: Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage by Kenneth E. Hagin
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Mojung Sylvia Kim – On Hallyu - South Korea’s Pop Culture Wave
I am very excited about this episode because it centers on my adopted country, South Korea. For over ten years, I have indulged in this one and only guilty pleasure - Korean Dramas, aka K-Dramas. Asides the several reasons I love them, watching K-Dramas have played a great role in elevating my understanding of the Korean language.
To do justice to this subject, I brought my Korean sister and teacher, Mojung Kim. Mojung is a Korean living in America and undergoing her Master's in Early Childhood Education at the University of Central Oklahoma.
In this episode, we trace it right to the beginning, examining Korea's history and the events that lead to the Korean wave, also known as "Hallyu “ (a Chinese term). We examined the concepts of Han and Jeong, the writing style of K-Dramas, the unique romantic display, the dark sides of the Korean culture, amongst others.
If you are new to watching K-Dramas, this episode is a must-listen as we provided recommendations of our favorite shows and where to get them. And if you are wondering how Korea got to be so cool, then go ahead and listen as well.
For me, I would love to see the future collaborations between Nigeria's Nollywood and Korean entertainment.