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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 Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:
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/
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:
엄마의 사랑 유산| The One With Ana Tajder: A Mother’s Love Legacy: Episode 4 (2021)
Life throws surprises every now and then, but it's not every time that a few days’ visits end up as a 21-year stay. And how do you cope when your country suddenly disintegrates and ceases to be in existence, Well, this was how life turned out for Ana.
Ana Tajder, who was born in Yugoslavia, is an award-winning international journalist, author, and host of the “Thank You, Mama,” Podcast. After more than a decade working in international marketing and advertising at large corporations, she published two memoirs and well over a hundred essays, articles, and interviews in renowned European newspapers, magazines, and journals.
In this episode, Ana talks about being at the center of her family’s multiple battles with cancer, dealing with the nagging fear of resurgence, and staying sane as a caregiver and new mum. After losing her mum to the disease, she started a podcast to curate the lessons her mother had taught her, and also to tell the stories of other women on what they learned from their mothers.
Ana’s story is evidence that “you can build a beautiful new life out of one suitcase.” Surprised? Listen to find out how!
PS: What’s one valuable lesson you learned from your mom?
PPS: S/O to @podfestexpo for making this connection happen
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 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/
Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/themoresibylpodcast/
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:
God is the originator of sex, and everything God made, he called good, including sex. Did you know God is interested in your sex life and that it is a form of worship to God?
Our sex coach, Ms. Yinka brought down the roof as she expounded on the right attitude couples need to adopt, to worship God through sexual intimacy with their partners.
In this episode, we discussed the biblical perspectives of sex. What does the Bible say about sex? Are there certain restrictions to a Christian couple’s sexual exploration in marriage? Are churches or religious organizations supposed to have a say about bedroom affairs?
All these questions and more are what we answer in this week’s episode.
I bet you have enjoyed the free episodes so far; the subsequent eight episodes are premium content. To make a payment, please send a DM or visit our website at www.mosibyl.com.
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Sex! That's what we are discussing today and for the next ten weeks. The world we live in today is highly sexually conscious. Courtesy of the digital and print media, everything around us screams sex.
To guide us in this journey, I chatted with Olayinka Favour-Alaka, a woman who is so passionate about seeing couples win in the area of sex. She is a certified sex coach, lovemaking expert, and the founder of Erotas Lounge. She has worked with many couples, including TDawg and I, and has an equal number of positive reviews to her credit.
In this first episode of the series, we start by debunking common misconceptions about sex, exploring issues such as pornography, sexual frustration, and the cultural tight-lips we have adopted regarding the topic of sex in Africa.
So what's the big deal about sex? Find out about that and more when you listen.
As usual, please send us feedback. We want to know which aspects of the conversation you resonate with the most. This will help us serve you better.
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