I was a guest on the How Does That Sound podcast and shared a clip from my guest feature on the show. We spoke about our experiences creating independent podcasts and shared some tips from our experiences as podcasters. Check out the full episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

I chatted with entrepreneur and mom of two, Adebusola Ekoko, about her new online platform for women called Let Me Tell You Something. Some of the highlights include: - Creating a safe space where women can speak openly and honestly about our lives - The importance of speaking candidly about the hard parts of motherhood - Why spaces like Let Me Tell You Something are necessary for women Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for notes from me and book and podcast recommendations.

When we think about careers in the fashion industry, what often comes to mind are fashion designers, models and fashion photographers. But there are many other roles in this industry. I spoke with Adebusola Ekoko about launching Grapes Pattern Bank - a surface pattern business in Nigeria and designing prints for fashion brands such as Kemi Telford and Kai Collective. Adebusola shared: What her parents thought when she mentioned that she wanted to study fashion design at university How...

I make this show alongside my day job in higher education and a challenge that I've had is staying consistent with creating content for this podcast and my newsletter. This episode was inspired by a question I got on social media about finding time for creative projects like a blog, podcast or YouTube when you have other responsibilities. You'll hear a few tips from author and product manager, Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy and I'll share what has helped me on my content creation journey. Check out the...

Ibukun Oyegbesan works as a Marketing Campaign Manager at British Airways in London. She shares: What working in marketing in the travel industry's like The skills and knowledge that are needed to get into this field Her favourite and most challenging parts of her role Why she decided to start a business alongside her day job Reach out to Ibukun for your gifting needs on Instagram @shopmemora Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for updates and book and podcast...

What's it like to move to the UK from Ghana as a child? Maria moved to the UK when she was 11 and she talks about: Adapting to a new school system after moving to the UK from Ghana when she was 11 How income and privilege shape our educational experiences Why she's interested in creating resources for young people from low socio-economic backgrounds Follow Maria on Instagram @unlocksocialmobility Subscribe to my newsletter on podcast, TV and book recommendations.

A huge part of my personal finance journey has involved learning from content creators. Tolu's platform - Your Finance Guru has been one of them. One of the things that struck me in our conversation was how she felt a little bit scared to start her page but decided to start anyway. Tolu shared: How she got interested in personal finance and career progression - 01:13 Why she wanted to create content about this online -08:07 How she has found her experience as a creator - 14:32 Why...

Is it worth creating content if it seems like there are already a lot of creators? This is something that I sometimes think about and I decided to speak to my brother, Korede about it. We spoke about our journeys into content creation particularly in relation to podcasting and Korede shared why he ran his podcast for a limited period. We also shared some advice to help if you're struggling to put your content out in the world based on our experience creating podcasts. Korede’s podcast -...

Working on an independent creative project with a limited budget can be challenging but it can provide skills that can lead to paid opportunities. Pilar Nalwimba hosts the No Approval podcast and has also hosted and produced shows for clients such as the BBC and Bumble. She shares how working on No Approval as a passion project has led to other podcast opportunities. In this episode, Pilar shares: What inspired her to start No Approval - 01:07How she got into podcasting - 05:21Skills needed...

I grew up eating meat and never met anyone who was vegan while living in Nigeria. So, I became curious about being Nigerian and vegan when I saw vegan Nigerian recipes online. Loye Olatunbosun is Nigerian and vegan and in this episode, she shares: Why she went vegan - 01:06 How her family and friends felt when she went vegan - 05:12 Her experience dating on a vegan diet - 08:38 How being vegan shaped how she runs her business - 11:10 Tips on sustaining a business - 19:06 Episode transcript...

If we don't dream of labour, what's important to us regarding our jobs? I mainly wanted to share a millennial and Gen Z perspective on this topic because we're more likely to voice our job concerns on social media. My brother, Korede who's 22 joins me to discuss this and I share my perspective as a millennial. Korede worked for a year in audit at one of the big 4 firms in London and he also shares how that experience has shaped what he's looking for in a graduate job. Episode transcript...

Is it possible to lessen the stigma attached to pregnant teenagers?  Ayomide Oluseye works on research to improve the lives of pregnant teenagers and young mothers in Nigeria. I work with Ayomide in my day job at a research centre although I work in a communications role and Ayomide's role is research-focused. She shares: How she got interested in researching this subject - 01:19 What keeps her going when change seems difficult - 09:07 Her tips for pursuing a career in global development -...

Riches is a TV show centred around a Black British family with a cosmetics empire. The father who is the CEO dies and chaos arise. My husband joined me on this episode to talk about the lessons we took from the show and what it made us think about as parents. Episode transcript here. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice memo to [email protected] or by sending me a...

Hannah Obalade created Rose Daniel Events and I spoke with her about journey into the events industry. She shares: How she got started and built her clienteleTips for working in the events industryHer thoughts on the social media debate around wedding vendors 'overcharging'What she's working on now in her businessTranscript: Here Check out Rose Daniel Events on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast newsletter - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on...

Philip completed an MBA programme at MIT Sloan School of Management and was the student body co-president and a teaching assistant during his time at Sloan. He is currently a consultant at Boston Consulting Group. In this episode, he shares: Why he chose to do an MBA - 01:22What to consider when selecting a school - 04:39MBA application tips - 08:47The funding options available and the path he took - 21:09The different opportunities available at business school to explore - 36:07Whether doing...

As someone who creates content on this podcast, on Instagram and in a newsletter, it can be challenging to decide what content sits best on each platform. I talk about: Why I chose these platforms What I've learnt about content creation The advice I received from a journalist and podcast producer - Aisha Salaudeen who was a previous guest on this podcast Transcript: Here Instagram - @tunrayo.la Subscribe to the podcast newsletter - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share...

We are often told that consistency is very important in content creation. However, how consistent do we need to be? I talk about this and the value of taking breaks in this episode. Transcript: Here Subscribe to the podcast newsletter Follow the podcast on Instagram @lifeinbrownpod

Aisha Salaudeen is an award-winning journalist, storyteller and TV and podcast producer. She produces the I Like Girls podcast, a storytelling podcast about the experiences of African women. In this episode, she shares: How she got interested in working in the media industry - 01:34How she started freelancing - 04:04What made her start a podcast - 08:24How she gained for funding to produce her podcast - 10:40The challenges of growing a podcast  - 12:50What keeps her going despite the...

Aiwanose Odafen is the author of Tomorrow, I Become A Woman. In this episode, she shared: Why she decided to write the bookHer transition from completing an MBA at Oxford and working in consulting to becoming a full-time writerHow her career in consulting has helped her as a writerHow she deals with reader feedbackSome advice for creatives and writersBooks she's enjoyed recently  Subscribe to the podcast newsletter   Books mentioned Americanah by Chimamanda Adichie The Vanishing Half by Brit...

Aiwanose Odafen is the author of Tomorrow, I Become A Woman. In this episode, she shared: Why she decided to write the book -01:53Her transition from completing an MBA at Oxford and working in consulting to becoming a full-time writer - 08:22The value of reading fiction - 20:16Some advice for creatives and writers - 22:37How her career in consulting has helped her as a writer - 26:00How she deals with reader feedback - 26:28Books she read while writing her novel and books she's enjoyed...

I had a baby in 2020 and I've received comments about my body since having my daughter. The pressure can come from ourselves but also comments from others can shape how we see ourselves. I share a few tips about dealing with this pressure and learning to love our bodies. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter Podcast mentioned How to cook and eat healthy on a budget by Life Kit Outro music: Hakodate Line by Bluedot Session 

Many Nigerian parents have discouraged their children from participating in sports. My brother, Korede and I talk about this. He shares how he got interested in sports, why parents should support their children's interests and how sports can teach us life skills. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I graduated from university in 2015 and have been thinking about what I wish I had known when graduating seven years ago. My friends, Lubona and Ibukun joined me on this episode to share what they wish they had known - from when to begin applying for jobs to what experiences to seek out at university. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter Follow the podcast on Instagram @lifeinbrownpod

Emmanuella Okana is a second-year law student at The University of Calabar, Nigeria. We spoke about: How she felt when the strike started in February 2022The impact this is having on her studiesHow she's trying to make the most of this periodEmmanuella's podcast - Trending Topics with Okana Achichi Follow the podcast on Instagram @lifeinbrownpod