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

Dr Chiamaka Kwazu is an academic at Nottingham Trent University. We talk about: How she transitioned from studying International Relations undergraduate degree to doing a PhD in the Business SchoolWhat it's like not to do as well at the undergraduate level at universityTips for working in academiaChiamaka’s Podcast - L’espace

Are women able to make our own reproductive choices or are our decisions being dismissed? I talk about this and the impact this has on our lives. I also talk about when women are denied certain opportunities such as education. Sources mentioned Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey on Netflix The Go-Between : A Portrait of Growing Up Between Different Worlds by Osman Yousefzada Follow the podcast on Instagram @lifeinbrownpod

Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy is the author of A Quick Ting on The Black Girl Afro. She shares: The inspiration behind the bookHow she's been able to write alongside working a corporate jobAdvice to creativesResources mentioned Ebuni Ajiduah's Afro Answers column on Gal-dem Charlotte Mensah A Quick Ting On series

I went on my first flight with my 18-month-old daughter last week. We went to Portugal from the UK with my husband. In this episode, I share: The considerations that I made when planning our holidayMistakes I made Some toddler travel tipsFollow the podcast on Instagram @lifeinbrownpod

I started learning how to swim last year and I share why I started lessons. My friend, Eniola also talks about what holds us back from learning and what keeps her going when she's demotivated. I also talk about what doing swimming lessons offers you beyond learning how to swim.

Ore and I talk about reading as children and how what we read changes as we grow older. We also share some books that we would recommend. Books mentioned My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyin Braithwaite When Breath Becomes Air Girl Woman Other Lagos Noir Would I Lie To You? People Like Her The Girl With The Louding Voice Follow Ore @theoverthinkersplace

Have you ever googled a character while watching a TV show or a film? I have and I think that's what led me to listen to more podcasts that feature actors and other people in the film industry that I like.  In this episode, I share some Nollywood podcast recommendations. Podcasts Mentioned Meet & Greet (Their episode with Bisola Aiyeola) The Ndanitv Podcast (Their Nollywood episode) With Chude (Their episode with Bolanle Austen-Peters) Instagram: @lifeinbrownpod

A lot of us were when we went natural that we had to wear our hair in protective styles for your hair to grow. Ogaga is a natural hair content creator based in Toronto, Canada. She mainly wears her hair out and we talk about her hair routine regardless of the weather. She shares: How she went naturalHer hair care routineHow the pandemic and having a baby changed her hair routineThe products she uses This is an episode to listen to if you're trying to improve your hair care routine or wonder...

Do you watch beauty content on YouTube or are you more likely to watch makeup videos on Tiktok and Instagram?  This episode explores how popular content creators who started out making beauty content on YouTube such as Jackie Aina and Patricia Bright are moving into other areas. Links mentioned Jackie Aina interview with KevOnStage Follow the podcast on Instagram @lifeinbrownpod

One of the reasons I started podcasting was because I wanted to hear voices like mine on podcasts. Rita's podcast is one that I admire because she talks about relatable issues that affect women like myself. In this episode, Rita shares: How she got into podcastingHer podcasting journeyHow not to be overwhelmed by download numbersIf you've ever wondered what goes into making a podcast, you'll want to listen to this. Check out Rita's podcast - The Girl Unplugged Follow the podcast on Instagram...

When I was in secondary school, I didn't know anyone who wanted to pursue a vocational career path. We were raised to see white-collar jobs as the best. Moving to the UK made me see how corporate jobs are not the only way to have a thriving career. I talk about this in the episode and how other financial areas like childcare costs and tax contributions are different from what I was used to in Nigeria. Follow the podcast on Instagram @lifeinbrownpod

I spoke with Jumoke Fagite who's a nurse and YouTuber about her decision to leave Nigeria for the UK. She spoke about: How she got into nursing Her reasons for leaving NigeriaHer experience working in the UK compared to NigeriaHer tips for any nurses looking to relocate to the UKHer YouTube journey so farFollow Jumoke on her YouTube channel here.

When I first went natural, I thought I had to buy every product I saw on YouTube. I was lucky that I didn't end up with a shelf of products. I share how you can enjoy your natural hair journey without breaking the bank in this episode. Please, share your natural hair questions or any comments you have about the podcast by sending a voice message here.

Have you ever wondered how to simplify your hair routine so you don't have to spend an entire day washing your hair? I share three tips that have shortened the time I spend doing my hair. I no longer spend 4 hours on wash day doing my hair and I shampoo, condition and style my hair in an hour. Helpful resources Black Girl Curls Here's why you should use less products on wash days Please, share your natural hair questions or any comments on the podcast by sending an audio message here.

In today's episode, I'm sharing the wins I've had and the lessons I've learned this year particularly in terms of content creation. I also share my podcasting plans for the new year. You can fill in the listener feedback survey here.

Have you ever spent money beyond what you planned for in order to fit in? I talk about this in this episode and share why it isn't a good idea to do this. This episode was inspired by a novel I read called Would I Lie To You By Aliya Ali-Afzal. I would love to hear your thoughts about the podcast and you can share them in this feedback survey. Follow the podcast on Instagram @themashupnigerian

In today's episode, I talk about mom influencing and the things that come with it such as comments from people all over the internet. This was inspired by a novel I recently read that explores this subject. I also talk about how mom influencing is real work and how women have built successful careers in this area. Book mentioned People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd Follow the podcast @themashupnigerian

In this week's episode, I spoke with my mum about why she left her job in banking to start her baking business. She shared: How she started bakingWhy she started her businessWhat she's learnt from running her businessGuest social media info @cakesetcetera_bakery Follow the podcast @themashupnigerian

Since the start of the pandemic, I noticed that I'd been approached to join a few multi-level marketing companies and I wondered what made me an attractive target for these companies. I talk about this and why MLMs seem to be popular amongst mums of young children. You can check out the Lula Rich documentary on Amazon Prime which explores the story behind a  multi-level marketing company called Lula Roe. How Multi-Level Marketing Took Over The Pandemic Follow the podcast @themashupnigerian

It's been six years since I left university and thought I would share a few things I wish I knew while I was doing my degree. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @themashupnigerian

In this episode, you'll hear: Ibukun's experience on her master's in the UKHow she got a job in consulting after her studiesWhy she started the Outliers Circle to support African postgraduate students in the UKThe plans the Outliers team has for the current academic year Follow the podcast on Instagram @themashupnigerian