The More Sibyl Podcast

여자가 원하는 것| The One with TDawg and Ibukun – On What Women Want: Episode 15 (2021)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:

This week we're signing off on The Relationship Series; we hope you have enjoyed the episodes so far. For the final episode of the series, I have Dr. Ibukun and TDawg as my guests.

 

Dr. Ibukun is from Lagos, Nigeria, where he received his medical degree. He worked as a primary care physician before studying public health and epidemiology at the graduate level. He currently resides in Washington, where he is training in pediatric critical care, and hopes to improve healthcare in resource-limited settings, especially for very sick children.

 

In this episode, TDawg and Dr. Ibukun talked about their dating experiences. I got to ask them some burning questions that women want answers to regarding situationships, cheating, and what single women are doing wrong in their search for the right man. TDawg also shared some marriage tips with Dr. Ibukun, who is recently engaged.

 

To round off this series and allow you to interact with the guests, I am hosting a live Singles Panel Discussion this weekend. If you have enjoyed the series, then you are going to love the LIVE show even more.

 

Check out our IG page @themoresibylpodcast for more details.

 

아버지의 유산| The One with Chief Ganiyu Hassan and Funmi Ajao – On Fatherhood, Life, and Legacy: Episode 14 (2021)

What's a relationship series without an episode that touches on the first relationship we all encounter- family. In honor of Father's Day coming up this Sunday, we have a father-daughter duo to talk about their relationship for the first time ever.

 

Today we have Funmi Ajao, my friend since College (the Rachel to my Monica), and her dear father, Chief Ganiyu Hassan. Funmi is a pharmacist, widely experienced in clinical and hospital pharmacy practice with over ten years of working experience. Asides from her other interests, she is passionate about mentoring and counseling, which can be attributed to her intimacy with God and her dear dad's impact on her life.

 

Chief Hassan is an 85-year old Nigerian man who loves his family and country dearly but loves God much more. As a Muslim, he calls for peace and coexistence with others. He's an astute and honest businessman with decades of experience in shipping commodities across the world. Spending time with his family is very important because he's passionate about sharing wisdom and impacting the lives around him.

 

In this episode, we explored Chief Hassans's role and accomplishment as a dad and granddad, his passion for education, emphasis on love and unity, and his unrelenting faith for a better Nigeria. Chief also dished out parenting advice and some powerful words of wisdom.

 

Here's wishing all the amazing Fathers out there a very happy Father's Day! And I love you, Dad!

 

 

모 /Mo!/

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!/

내 머리 속의 목소리| The One with Sis – Rising Above the Voices – The Journey So Far: Episode 9 (2021)

Two years ago, we featured the story of a Nigerian lady living with schizophrenia. She chose to be anonymously called Sis (not real name). Many of our old-timers may remember her because we helped raise funds for her medications – and we thank you for responding adequately to this request.

In honor of mental health awareness month, we have Sis back on the show to talk about the journey so far living with schizophrenia for almost a decade.

 

In this episode, we talked about her present health condition, the effect of the illness on her everyday life and social interaction, her hopes for the future, and how best to support others living with psychosis.

 

If you are wondering what has become of her mental companions, Yetunde, Emem, and the charming Christopher, you should give the episode a listen.   

 

Resurgam (together, we rise),

모 /Mo!/

 

Resources

• Sis’s first episode: https://mosibyl.podbean.com/e/sis2019/

• Mo! Article on Schizophrenia: https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/06/mo-sibyl-nigerian-schizophrenia/

의학의 이면| The One with Dr. Ibukun Sonaike - The Other Side of Medical Practice: Episode 8 (2021)

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The medical profession is undoubtedly one of the most influential and admired professions globally, but what's on the other side of it? My guest, Dr. Ibukun, did justice to this question.

Dr. Ibukun is from Lagos, Nigeria, where he received his medical degree. He worked as a primary care physician before studying public health and epidemiology at the graduate level. He currently resides in Washington, where he is training in pediatric critical care and hopes to contribute to improving healthcare in resource-limited settings, especially for very sick children.

In this episode, we talked about the expectations versus the reality of the medical practice, comparing the US health system with that of Nigeria and highlighting areas of improvement, and matching into residency programs. We also discussed at length the fine line between humanity and professionalism, striking the work-life balance in a rigorous profession, and what it means to be married to a doctor.

Dr. Ibukun shared some vital career advancement tips relevant to all professions, and Dr. TDawg also made a cameo. Don't miss this episode!

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.