The More Sibyl Podcast

마이크가 흔들릴 때| When the Mic Shakes: A Journey Back to Confidence as a Podcast Host: Episode 3 (2023)

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Guess who's back with a lot of energy and some confidence? Yes, your favorite podcast host is back! I don't know anyone better to return here with and discuss my walk to podcasting confidence than Bimpe, my childhood friend. Yes, I lost some confidence, and this episode was my attempt to regain it. Or a semblance of it. What caused this loss in confidence? Well, turned out it was several factors. You gotta listen to find these out.

We discussed the difficulty of maintaining hobbies and passions when life becomes hectic. Bimpe offered helpful advice on rekindling interest in things you once enjoyed amidst the concept of self-limitation and the importance of self-discipline. Finally, the conversation concluded with a powerful message to never give up on your dreams, no matter how difficult they appear to pursue. 

I’d like to hear from you. Please share your experience regaining confidence and consistency after life's busyness has taken it away.

Read the blog here: https://mosibyl.medium.com/when-the-mic-shakes-351c8ce4554b

금융 교육| The One with Funmi Okubanjo – On financial literacy & empowering low-income families in Africa: Episode 2 (2023)

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Funmi is a serial entrepreneur, an angel investor, and a humanitarian. She’s also a catalyst, a crusader by design, and very savvy with money. She’s someone who truly understands the value of bringing to life visions that have the potential to transform human lives. She has spent over 14 years in finance, education, technology, and non-profit, across sales, operations, marketing, and fundraising. Through her ventures, she’s done great work lifting women from low-income families via entrepreneurship from poverty while providing education pathways to their progenies.

In addition to helping manage some of my investments back home in Nigeria, she also serves as the mother to my godchildren. Funmi is happily married with three kids.

In this episode, we explored her life story: career and marriage, businesses (starting and losing one), coaching, financial literacy, and investment. It was a fun one!

Learn more about Funmi here or on IG @radiantfuturesld or @funmiokubanjo

Check out the video recording for this episode: https://youtu.be/lGkqo9h99BA

Stay Radiant,

Mo!

아프리카 디아스포라의 이야기| The One with Ms. Kemi Seriki – On Stories from Africans in the Diaspora: Episode 1 (2023)

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It’s Black History Month on this side of the pond. Though we get the shortest month in the year, we gon’ make it loud and long. And what better way to do this than chatting with a Nigerian who’s passionate about pan-African relationships and has made it her life work to close the social distance between our cousins (Blacks abroad) and us? I chatted with Ms. Kemi Seriki of the Pánsá Pánsá Forum, a Nigerian immigrant of Yoruba ethnic diversity. 

 

We talked about life in the diaspora, staying connected to the Motherland, negotiating national, ethnic, and racial identities as Black immigrants, improving race relations with native-born Blacks and other communities, and so much more.

혼자아니야| The One with Olabimpe Shode - On Suicide - Inspired by tWitch’s Story: Episode 36 (2022)

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2022 has been quite the year. As we wrap it up, Bimpe and I thought to share our thoughts on a critical topic – suicide inspired by a recent event. A few weeks ago, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, aged 40, a husband, father, DJ, and former executive producer of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" died by suicide. Though we both don't have any personal ties to him, the news of his demise affected us. Suicide rates have peaked in recent years due to COVID, and men, especially Black men, have been reported to be at a higher risk. So, here's a reminder to check in on them.

In this episode, we shared our collective experiences with suicide, near brushes, and those we lost through it. In her book, Stay: A History of Suicide and the Philosophies Against It, Jennifer Michael Hecht said, "Suicides happen in clusters, with one person's suicide influencing the other's. If a parent commits suicide, his or her children are three times as likely to do so at some point in their lives. People in the act of committing suicide may feel isolated, but, in fact, they are deeply connected to those around." As Hecht put it, if you want your loved ones to make it through their dark nights, you have to make it through yours.'

And if you are reading this at a very tender and vulnerable moment, we are here to remind you that you are needed here with us. So consider staying; you are not forgotten! We are rooting for you. Stay.

Happy New Year!

Love ya!

친구가 아니라 웬수야| The One with Olabimpe Shode - With Friends Like Those - The Shanquella Robinson Story: Episode 35 (2022)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:  친구가 아니라 웬수야| The One with Olabimpe Shode - With Friends Like Those - The Shanquella Robinson Story: Episode 35 (2022)

I am back again with yet another fascinating conversation. This week, I am joined by someone we know all too well—my friend of many, many years, the lovely Olabimpe. We tackle a prevalent conversation around friendship: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Yes, we talk about it all. 

The current investigation of the death of Shanquella Robinson inspired this conversation. A 25-year-old American woman is rumored to have been murdered by her friends when they vacationed in Mexico. Shocking right? The times we are living in. 

Listen here.

Read the blog here:  https://mosibyl.medium.com/with-friends-like-those-the-one-with-olabimpe-shode-cfe2a929ff30 

 

두 번의 암 생존자| The One with Udie Soko - Two-time Cancer Survivor: Episode 34 (2022)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 두 번의 암 생존자| The One with Udie Soko - Two-time Cancer Survivor: Episode 34 (2022)

 

In this week's episode, I interview an amazing woman that has led and continues to live a meaningful life. She is a two-time cancer survivor (breast and lymph nodes) and an advocate for cancer awareness and has founded a society called the Zambian cancer society in her country, Zambia, Africa. 

Of course, she shares her story with us. Her lessons along the way and how this has shaped her life. I hope this episode inspires you and is as informative as it was for me. Here’s a sign, if you needed one, to go get your health checked!

 

Read the blog here: https://mosibyl.medium.com/ms-udie-soko-two-time-cancer-survivor-c729b58e5057

무슨 냄새야?| The One with Olabimpe Shode - What’s That Smell?: Episode 33 (2022)

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Guess who's back? Yes, you guessed right, it's Olabimpe! My “I'll say it as it is, won't hide the truth from you” friend. This week, we are keeping it real (as always) and exchanging tips and stories about personal hygiene. Crotch smell, funky boxes, body odor, mouth odor - we went there, all the way, without holding anything back!

Ours today is a conversation some people may be uncomfortable with, but it is essential because there are lessons to learn that may help someone out there. 

Also, my co-host Ayomide won't be with us for a while, so it's just us for the time being.  Enjoy the episode, and take care of your boxes!

Read the blog here: https://mosibyl.medium.com/whats-that-smell-f45afdf15118

Recommended Song: “Mine" - Koli (2022)

PS: Check the website for a listing of stuff we recommend for personal hygiene.

나의 기쁨을 환영한다| The One with Koli Ori Akpet - On Creativity and Careers: Episode 32 (2022)

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In this week's episode, our guest on the show is Koli Ori Akpet (@manlikekoli). We have an exciting conversation about the creative space and how he has nurtured his creative skills while maintaining his career. Trained as a lawyer, he also describes himself as a singer, songwriter, and poet.

We learn more about his creative skills, who and where he draws inspiration from, his lessons, and advice for upcoming creatives. 

He released an album titled. Welcome to my joy early this year (February), and you can stream it on all music platforms. Find Koli on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@koli3750 and on IG and Twitter as @manlikekoli

Finally, Koli shared this quote: “The same things you were bullied about as a child are the very same things that make you a unique adult.” We’d like to hear from you about your childhood attributes that you’ve been able to turn around as a unique selling point as an adult.

🅻🅸🅽🅺🆂:

• Read the blog here:https://bit.ly/Kolispeaks2022 
• Recommended Song: “Beautiful" - Koli (2022)

슬픔과 상실의 항해| The One with Bimpe Shode - On Navigating Grief & Loss: Episode 31 (2022)

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In this week's episode, I am joined by a very good friend of mine, Bimpe. We have a conversation around grief, loss, and navigating unexpected incidents. This is inspired by the recent loss experienced by popular artist Davido and the Itaewon Halloween disaster. 

I shared two particular incidents when I thought I had lost my little girl and how that made me feel. Bimpe shares her own experience with grief and how this affected her. We also have a well-rounded conversation around various topics, such as the safety of children and tips on grieving, abuse, and healing. 

Read blog here:

https://mosibyl.medium.com/슬픔과-상실의-항해-the-one-with-bimpe-shode-on-navigating-grief-loss-cac0e98ff174

안녕 나의 친구들| The One with the Mo!nologue - How Are You, Mosiblings?: Episode 30 (2022)

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안녕 나의 친구들| The One with the Mo!nologue - How Are You, Mosiblings?: Episode 30 (2022)

 

In this week's episode, we have only one of our hosts, Mo - oh, and her lovely toddler girl, and she shares how she's been celebrating her birthday month: traveling, one of her favorite things! She spent the first half of her trip enjoying quality time with her husband, T-Dawg (you should check out their episodes!), and the next half was in Europe, which she loved and will visit again. 

 

She also shares some not-so-great parts of her travel, especially missing her baby girl. Finally, she talks about the highlights of her trip, where she'd love to relocate, the beautiful places she's visited, her thoughts on good and bad experiences, and how she's doing. We'd love to know how you are doing, so do let us know in the comments below: how are you doing?

 

Read blog here: https://bit.ly/3sWh11R