Episodes
This week, we are joined by a real baddie babe in business: Yanmo Omorogbe, co-founder of Bamboo! After barely commiserating with Jola on her cough and cold, the ladies get into some dilemmas (look out for the stolen baby name) and talk about building a financial services business and maintaining your personality and authenticity while doing it! Remember to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on Twitter! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you...
Published 11/13/24
This week the bounce is talking about one of their favourite things; money! Well, not just money, but women's economic power and what it truly means for women to not just "have money", or "make money" but also the power of true agency over said money! Joined by money manager and visual artist Rewa Udoji, the girls get into some juicy dilemmas and the day's topic! Thanks to BellaNaija & The She Tank for making this episode happen. We would love to hear your stories and ideas about the...
Published 11/06/24
Published 11/06/24
This episode has none other than the fabulous Arese Ugwu, author and creator of the "Smart Money Woman" series. After giving some sage advice to a range of dilemmas, the ladies talk about Season 2 of the fabulous series; what it takes to have open and honest conversations and attitude to money in friendships and relationships, why it seems that women are a bit more reserved about speaking about business or looking for opportunities and some important money questions to ask your romantic...
Published 10/30/24
This week, the bounce is OOO - out of office but with the deepest of apologies. So we’re bringing you a peace offering in the form of a viewers (listeners) choice repeat episode featuring Taymesan. Enjoy this blast from the past conversation that’s full of the energy Nigeria is missing right now. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on Twitter! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with...
Published 10/23/24
Back from a quick trip to Ghana, FK & Jollz start off this week’s episode by letting a few Nigerian corporations feel the sharp edge of their tongue and emotions because of their bad services - airlines, telcos, power companies… nobody is spared. They then dive into a weekend recap and solve some dilemmas before talking about how early it is for a couples trip and reminding everyone about the importance of safe sex. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while...
Published 10/16/24
This week, the bounce is joined by Dunni & Dele, siblings who work together to run their family owned business, Celebrations (@celebrationsng), a gifting company founded 35 years ago. After solving some heartbreaking dilemmas (look out for the lady suffering from PTSD after living with a violent sibling) and laughing at crazy confessions (what do you do when a one night stand steals from you), the amazing sibling talk about building on your parents dream, running a business in Nigeria and...
Published 10/09/24
This week, the bounce is joined by the one and only OG before IG, Baba Hafusa and Alaga himself, Reminisce. They discuss where he has been and why he takes time between projects before giving some interesting advice to some of our listeners. Reminisce and the ladies then discuss what it's like being a young veteran, his experience going to Hajj and debate the differences between men's and women's experience of the world and each other strongly before talking through his exciting new project,...
Published 10/02/24
The bounce is back in Lagos so you know what that means - weddings, engagement parties & mistakenly partying in the club till the dawn of day. On this week’s episode, the girls express their “excitement” about their first few weeks back in their favorite place on the planet; Lagos. You also get your favorite story times and a chat about the essence of boundaries in professional, platonic & all kinds of relationships. Unfortunately, this is also the finale of your bonus episodes for...
Published 09/28/24
On the bounce this week, FK and Jola ponder on the power of friendships, relationships, partnerships and the magic of deliberate human collaborations that inspire collective success. The ladies read submissions from listeners on their experiences with supportive friends, partners and guardians and inspire some thought about the people in your life that helped you move the big blocks that were instrumental in shaping your story. This episode was brought to you by Chivas Regal. Drink...
Published 09/25/24
This week, the bounce is joined by our friends Tolly T and Audrey of The Receipts Podcast! The ladies talk about the charms of Nigerian men, the fear of confessing love first, hiding insecurities behind righteous indignation and careless comments from friends who have hurt or stayed with you long after the conversation. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on Twitter! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a...
Published 09/21/24
This week, the conversation is many parts insane and all parts hilarious. With just each other for company, FK and Jola empty their minds of all thoughts unfit for human attention. They introduce their new vertical “grownupicity”, wonder about the standard kissing operation methods and if waxing ladies should begin to charge based on surface area. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on Twitter! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app...
Published 09/18/24
This week’s episode is very throwback in nature, a random collection of thoughts and bizarre chatter from your favorite girls. The conversation roams from recent shenanigans to musings on stomach sizes and how much of a turn on capable men are. Enjoy. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on Twitter! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube,...
Published 09/14/24
Fresh off the high of their shows in the UK & Ireland, FK & Jollz give a recap of the live shows and lessons learned. Dilemmas include a  lopsided bum saga and a 30 year old who feels their life is stuck in reverse. The girls round up the show with a conversation on how to combat the pressure to make the most of the last few months of the year. Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on Twitter! Rate the show 5 stars on...
Published 09/11/24
This episode, Jola and FK talk about what way too many things, because that’s what happened when there’s no guest to moderate the madness. After dreaming of big podcast money (shoutout to Alex Cooper), they tackle dilemmas of thieving family members, the mistake of missing your ex,  suppressed long term love and unwelcome body licking. Finally, the ladies posit who they would be if they could change their personas for no reason at all Buy tickets to our London Live Show tomorrow London -...
Published 09/07/24
This week, FK and Jollz are alone with their thoughts in the studio and of course, some chaos. After dreaming about athletic careers that never were, they tackle some tough family dilemmas and discuss the true meaning of giving your friends grace. Buy tickets to our UK Live Shows which are only a few days away Manchester - 6th September - https://www.manchesteracademy.net/order/tickets/13373867/i-said-what-i-said-live-in-manchester-manchester-academy-2-2024-09-06-19-00-00 London - 8th...
Published 09/04/24
This week, FK and Jollz are joined by their friend and repeat guest, Alma Chronicle! After tackling dilemmas about difficult polygamous families and people thinking they can do better than their current partner, the ladies discuss what it's like to start life over in a new country and how to plan for a year-long sabbatical. Buy tickets to our UK & Ireland Live Shows Dublin - 1st September - https://takeyourseats.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873664046… Manchester - 6th September -...
Published 08/31/24
This week, FK & Jollz are joined by everyone’s culinary guide and recipe champion Sisi Yemmie, an OG in the content game and an all round fabulous babe. After taking on a few dilemmas about estranged parents and overly available boyfriends, Sisi Yemmie talks about having a surprise twin pregnancy, creating amazing and relevant food and lifestyle content for a decade and living life in the public eye.  Buy tickets to our UK & Ireland Live Shows * Dublin - 1st September -...
Published 08/28/24
This week, FK & Jollz are joined by Dodos Uvieghara, an amazing makeup artist and one of Nigeria's most prolific content creators. After tackling a dilemma about cantankerous inlaws, the ladies get into the world of content creation and makeup artistry as well as what new motherhood has taught Dodos. Buy tickets to our UK & Ireland Live Shows * Dublin - 1st September - https://takeyourseats.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873664046… * Manchester - 6th September -...
Published 08/24/24
This week the bounce is joined by the one and only Chigul for a spectacularly hilarious 2-hour episode as the best agony aunt ever. After recapping a friend of the pod, Dimma's gorgeous weekend over the weekend, Chigul helps solve an array of crazy dilemmas before ending with a hot rant about the never-ending crimes of Lagos landlords and other partners in wickedness, agents. Tickets to our shows in the UK & Ireland are out now. Get for you and your friends here Dublin - 1st September -...
Published 08/21/24
This week, FK & Jollz are joined by their friend, hypeman extraordinaire and party starter, Soji. While constantly declaring his undying love for FK, Soji helps solve some dilemmas (he makes them worse, to be honest) and walks through what it's like being a party starter and hypeman! Buy tickets to our UK & Ireland Live Shows Dublin - 1st September - https://takeyourseats.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873664046… Manchester - 6th September -...
Published 08/17/24
This week, the podcast is joined by the baddie queen of vibes, Ashley Okoli! After giving some sage advice, Ashley talks about growing up in Ojo as a first daughter, dropping out of university and treading the path less beaten with not just makeup and fashion, but also life. She also introduces us to her film "Gemini Confessions" and explains what it's like to live life on vibes! You can buy tickets to our London show at Hackney Empire on September 8th right here -...
Published 08/14/24
Welcome back Tolani as our first bonus episode guest! Years ago, she first came on the show to talk about the struggles of being an overworked and underpaid party usher while at University. Now she's back to talk about building an event planning company, being a newlywed and what it takes to mak sure your party is popping! Dilemmas this week include career decisions, assuming you're in a relationship and giivving people you love embarrassing or hurtful feedback. It was a hilarious episode as...
Published 08/10/24
This week's episode started light and bubbly but got quite serious towards the end because if your girls are not anything, they are multifaceted! The episode began with a recap of a friend of the pod, Dimma's wedding in Enugu. Dilemmas this week are all over the place, from a young man who has reconciled with his dad behind his siblings' backs to a young lady tired of her friends always having conversations about men and a young man trying to own FK's spot. The podcast ended with an honest...
Published 08/07/24
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it has happened! In August and September, to celebrate the podcast's 7th birthday, ISWIS will release 2 episodes a week! So for the next 8 weeks, you will get a fabulous extra episode every Wednesday and Saturday. What can we say, you girls are deeply benevolent queens! So get ready guys, it's about to be double the trouble, fun and absolute insanity! Don’t forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on...
Published 08/03/24