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Kat's Korner: The PodcastKKS4 EP 5 | What Had Happened Was: Art Basel EditionEPISODE 5
This episode is a story that brings together my eldest daughter symptoms and syndromes alongside my recent trip to Art Basel in Miami. And of course, there's always some sort of epiphany and life lesson brought to you this time by my father. So walk with me as we go on this journey. I'm hoping that as we get closer to the end of 2022, as we start to get ready for the next year, is that you have a little peace, and quiet and even moments of magic because that's what it's all about.
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2022-12-3046 minKat's Korner: The PodcastKKS4 EP 4 | Hey Professor O.EPISODE 4
As some of you may or may not know, in addition to all of the amazing things that I get a chance to be a part of, I am also a professor. I have a master's degree in African Literature and History from The Ohio State University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland College Park, Black Terps. In this episode, I talked about some big takeaways for me as a professor, as well as the most memorable excuses I've ever heard for not being able to turn in an assignment.
Key...
2022-12-2343 minKat's Korner: The PodcastKKS4 EP 3 | Porch Session: Wakanda Forever as Creative PracticeEPISODE 3
This episode of Kat’s Korner: The Podcast is a porch session with the illustrious aunties and uncle–Eddie Smith, Elise Perry, and Evelyn Bandoh, where we talked about Wakanda Forever as a Creative Practice. And yes, this is the home of people who love Black Panther so you're not going to hear too much bashing, although I'm sure that there are some valid things to be said.
About Kat:
Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative...
2022-12-091h 14Kat's Korner: The PodcastKKS4 EP 2 | Being a Daughter in MoroccoEPISODE 2
We’re on location in Morocco! As you may know, traveling has been a big part of my identity, and while I was in Morocco, I decided to record this particular episode because I don't know if I'll be able to access emotionally, what this trip has done for me once I fly back home. And this trip has been an unexpectedly transformative one.
About Kat:
Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and pr...
2022-11-1828 minKat's Korner: The PodcastKKS4 EP 1 | Dear Creatives: A ReminderEPISODE 1
Season 4 is here! This season is going to be a lot more frequent and a lot more personal because I'm approaching my 50th year and I'm realizing that there's a lot that I want to at least document as part of my contribution to the larger conversation.
This very first episode is a love letter to the Black creatives specifically because that's who I think needs to hear this. And this is being sparked by a couple of things that have happened over the last two years, but really some major things that happened...
2022-11-1136 min
WORKPLAY PodcastS03E05 | Kick-off Your Freelancing Journey as a Podcast VA Part IIIThis episode is the final episode of the 3-part series on Kicking Off Your Freelancing Journey As A Podcast VA, where I talk about how you can start establishing your online presence as a service provider and as a newbie.
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full-time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting paid for i...
2022-09-2712 min
WORKPLAY PodcastS03E04 | Kick-off Your Freelancing Journey as a Podcast VA Part IIThis episode is part of the 3-part series on Kicking Off Your Freelancing Journey As A Podcast VA, where I talk about the one thing I did to land clients in 2020 without using freelancing websites and with ZERO experience as a virtual assistant. Watch it here.
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full-time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something...
2022-09-2020 min
WORKPLAY PodcastS03E03 | Kick-off Your Freelancing Journey as a Podcast VA Part IThis episode is part of the 3-part series on Kicking Off Your Freelancing Journey As A Podcast VA, where I talk about virtual assistance, freelancing, and why it's better to start as a Podcast VA vs. a General VA. Watch it here.
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full-time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves while getting p...
2022-09-1017 minKat's Korner: The PodcastKKS3 EP 10 Part II | Free Heri Heri For All with Ayra Kip, Kip RepublicThis is part 2 of the conversation I had with Ayra Kip, who initiated the annually recurring Keti Koti Festival together with her twin sister, Ira Kip. In this episode, Ayra talked us through the process of taking Free Heri Heri For All from an idea to a phenomenal reality. I think you're really going to get a lot out of this episode.
Warning: This episode is not suitable for ages below 16. The conversation contains discussions of violence perpetuated against Black people, so please be mindful.
Key Takeaways:
Surround yourself with the right people—people wh...
2022-08-2040 minKat's Korner: The PodcastKKS3 EP 10 Part I | Free Heri Heri For All with Ayra Kip, Kip RepublicWhile I was in Amsterdam, I had an illuminating conversation with Ayra Kip, who initiated the annually recurring Keti Koti Festival together with her twin sister, Ira Kip. Ayra and I talked about many things, but primarily how she and her sister got to the point of creating Free Heri Heri For All (Heri Heri is a Surinamese dish with ground fruits, fish, and egg).
This is a 2-part series where we're going to learn about Ayra’s origin story and the effects the murder of George Floyd had on her activism.
Warning: This episode is...
2022-08-2030 min
Kat's Korner: The PodcastKKS3 EP 9 | After The Fact: I Directed An OperaAs a cultural architect, my primary goal is to tell the story, the message. How I go about doing that depends on what is necessary. So for me, the medium is inconsequential. Not to say that it's not important, but it doesn't figure into whether or not I'm going to do it. What's important to me is I can tell a good story that the people are interested in or a story that I'm interested in. And if that means I'm going to direct an opera, then that's what I'm going to do.
Key takeaways:
Nothing...
2022-07-0338 min
WORKPLAY PodcastS03E02 | Tips on Stabilizing Your Income as a Freelancer/Podcast ManagerIn this short episode, I some of the tips that work for me to stabilize my income as a freelancer/podcast manager. Freelancing does not guarantee the same income every month unline when we work a 9-5, you would always receive your paycheck every month.
This episode is part of the full episode on stabilizing your income which is a private podcast for those who enrolled in the online course. There are still spots left for those who want to join the 2nd batch and it’s still at P3,333 instead of the regular price of P6,000....
2022-06-2908 minWORKPLAY PodcastS03E01 | My First Year in Freelancing as a Podcast Manager + Top TakeawaysIn this short episode, I shared my top 6 takeaways from all the podcast episodes I listened to in the past year as a podcast manager. This month, I am celebrating my first year of freelancing as a podcast manager and also the anniversary of The WORKPLAY Podcast.
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full-time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing...
2022-05-3012 min
Kat's Korner: The PodcastKKS3 EP 7 | Enter The 22This episode of Kat’s Korner: The Podcast is the first episode of 2022 which is sort of a re-entry for me—I've taken some time off since the last one. I’m hoping you all had a peaceful journey into this next year. I started calling it “Next Year” as opposed to “New Year” and I shared the reason behind that in this episode. I also shared how I entered into this next year as someone who is a big fan of rituals. For me, creating rituals makes our time here on Earth a little bit more special—when you take time to...
2022-01-2626 min
Kat's Korner: The PodcastKKS3 EP 6 Part II | End of Year Tea Time with Elise PerryIn part II of the final podcast episode of 2021, I am joined again by the good Elise Perry to have a look back at the year 2021, how it made us feel, and what we look forward to the next year.
About Kat:
Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architec...
2021-12-3145 min
Kat's Korner: The PodcastKKS3 EP 6 Part I | Why I didn’t Go To SenegalIn part I of the final podcast episode of 2021, I shared a story on how I envisioned a trip to Senegal and how things turned out. Travelling has been a big part of my identity but for this particular trip, the decision I made to not go was influenced by certain rituals and things I have in place to help me with my discernment. In a time and space where we're being bombarded with so much information, sometimes it helps to have outside markers around us or clear signs or follow our intuitions.
About Kat:
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2021-12-3126 minWORKPLAY PodcastS02E05 | Season Finale with host Aileen AndradaIn this final episode of season II, I shared 4 major lessons I learned this year. As we're nearing the end of 2021, I had reflected on some of the things that have helped me to be where I am today as a solopreneur.
Links and recommendations:
Connect with me on Instagram @workplaypodcast
Connect with me on Instagram @yourpodbud.aileen
Join The Podcast Manager PH Facebook Group
Enroll in the online course on How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager for only P3,333 instead of P6,000 (only 3 slots available for the first batch)
Check out my podcast m...
2021-12-2813 min
Kat's Korner: The PodcastKKS3 EP 5 | Birthday RamblingsAs the title suggests, this episode was recorded on my birthday where I shared some thoughts in honor of my 49th year around the sun. I really felt it was important to at least acknowledge my birthday this year, even though things still don't feel completely right. This episode is a reflection of what I think about what the whole year has brought and acknowledging the people who are keeping me up.
Key takeaways:
Reflection is important but there's a certain amount of whimsy and joy that we should fight for.
Effective collaborations will make things...
2021-12-2224 min
Kat's Korner: The PodcastKKS3 EP 4 | Tea Time with Elise PerryThis episode of Kat’s Korner: The Podcast is part of the “Tea Time” series where I get to sit with a fellow creative and have a chat about whatever we are feeling. In this episode, I am joined by the good Elise Perry, a multi-hyphenated creative that can be found behind the camera as a producer/director or literally behind the camera shooting it. She's also the first black female president of The GRAMMY’s Recording Academy D.C. Chapter.
Visit https://beauxartmedia.com to learn more about Elise Perry and her work.
Key takeaway...
2021-12-1635 min
Kat's Korner: The PodcastKKS3 EP 3 | After The Fact: The Body is Not An Apology with Sonya Renee TaylorThis episode of Kat’s Korner: The Podcast is part of the “After The Fact” series where I get to share the takeaways and the gems that show up after a meaningful conversation with a fellow creative. In this episode, I talked about the conversation I had with author, poet and social justice activist Sonya Renee Taylor as part of an online event hosted by Prince George's Community College Center for Performing Arts.
Sonya Renee Taylor is the Founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company founded in 201...
2021-12-0820 min
Kat's Korner: The PodcastKKS3 EP 2 | All Grieved OutIn this episode, I talked about how grief is something that doesn’t go away, that doesn't take a break. That we have to give it space and at the same time, we have to do things that nurture us and keep us whole and that may look different for everyone. I also shared how jarring it is to find out that people have passed on social media and how I personally mitigate it. And because of a massive collective grief happening across the globe, where people transition in the cycle of lockdowns, it does play a role in wh...
2021-12-0118 min
Kat's Korner: The PodcastKKS3 EP 1 | Let Me Re-Introduce Myself: I'm Not OkayIn this episode, I re-introduced myself because who I am today is different from who I was in previous episodes. I revisited the situation that we’re in and how it looks like to be a citizen of this country (USA) as the pandemic happens. I also shared how it has impacted me personally by losing a close friend of mine and my realizations as I go through the grief process.
Key takeaways:
Think about your legacy and how you want to be remembered.
Have an end-of-life plan.
Belonging to a community is an important aspect of...
2021-11-2533 minWORKPLAY PodcastS02E04 | 5 Months Into Freelancing as a Podcast Manager with host Aileen AndradaIn this solo episode, I shared how life has been for me since I quit my regular job at the call center and pursued freelancing full time, as a podcast manager. Learn how it all started and tips on how you can start your freelance journey.
Links and recommendations:
Connect with me on Instagram
Join The Podcast Manager PH Facebook Group
Enroll in the online course on How To Become a Highly Paid Podcast Manager for only P3,333 instead of P6,000 (only 7 slots available)
Check out my podcast management services
About the host:
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2021-10-2014 minWORKPLAY PodcastS02E03 | Navigating Quarter-Life Crisis and Pursuing Creative Pursuits with Ysh RamosIn this episode, I had a catch up with another close friend, Ysh Ramos. Ysh, would describe herself as someone with so many different interests and creative pursuits in life. Taking Communication Arts as a degree, Ysh, pursued photography after her studies but found herself wanting to experience more of the creative career. She now focuses on content planning and creation as she creates YouTube videos, which she would say her creative outlet and also a way to master her multimedia skills, all the while navigating a quarter life crisis and defining what success and happiness looks like. This...
2021-10-1331 minWORKPLAY PodcastS02E02 | Creative Entrepreneurship: Bringing Art Into Everyday Life with Korean Artist, Blogger and Business Owner Alice Lee 알리스리In this episode, I had the chance to sit down with a chingu or the korean term for a friend. Alice Lee is a Korean Artist, Blogger and Business Owner based in Incheon, Korea. I met Alice way back in 2016 when we were both working at the same call center in Manila. We talked all things about her love for art, how this passion of her which used to be sleeping as Alice would recall, has awaken and has brought so much joy and purpose as she currently navigates this exciting phase of her life which is managing her...
2021-10-0528 minWORKPLAY PodcastS02E01 | The Joy of Being an Early Childhood Educarer: Interview with Jonah GarciaIn this episode, I had a catch up with Jonah Garcia, one of my closest friends in high school and college. Jonah is a pre-school “educarer” [educator + carer] based in Singapore. We went down memory lane as Jonah revisited how she started her journey in this field. We also tapped on the following:
The kind of work Jonah does and how it brings her joy.
What made Jonah decide to work overseas.
How Jonah was able to adjust in a new environment.
Jonah’s favorite part of her profession.
How the pandemic affected her personal and career life.
Link...
2021-09-2824 min
WORKPLAY PodcastBONUS: Question & AnswerThis is a bonus episode wherein I answered questions submitted through The Podcast Managers PH Facebook Group. In this episode, I shared how I got into virtual assistance, how I was able to get clients without relying on any freelancing websites like UpWork and Fiverr, how I niched down to podcast management and how I was able to raise my rates.
Connect with me on Instagram
Join The Podcast Manager PH Facebook Group
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has...
2021-07-1419 minWORKPLAY PodcastS01E08 | Season Finale: Life Updates and What To Look Forward To (Season 2)This season finale is just me expressing how grateful I am for all the people who support the show. Listen to this 5 minute episode to learn what’s planned ahead for the second season and some updates on my personal and freelancing journey.
Connect with me on Instagram
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by using her knowledge and skills to provide services virtually. After a couple of self reinventions, she has finally learned what it means to be doing something she loves wh...
2021-07-0704 minWORKPLAY PodcastS01E07 | The Basic Tools In Starting Your Online Freelance BusinessThis is a quick episode where I share with you the 5 tools I have been using in my freelancing journey. I’ll also give my thoughts on spending your money in using freelancing tools or if it's okay to settle with the free version. This episode is also part of the course I am planning to launch by season 2. Stay tuned!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram
Google Drive
Asana
PayPal
Canva
Later
About the host:
Aileen is a freelancer who has transitioned from being a full time employee for a decade to a creative entrepreneur by us...
2021-06-3006 minWORKPLAY PodcastS01E06 | Creative Entrepreneurship Part IIThis week’s episode is a continuation of the previous episode which is all about creative entrepreneurship. Learn the different types of service providers in the digital space. Here’s what you can expect to learn from this episode:
Onsite and online freelancers
The most common type of freelancer
Different services to offer as a creative entrepreneur (freelancer)
Announcement about an upcoming course on starting a freelance business
Resources mentioned in the episode:
WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram
WORKPLAY Podcast on Facebook
Episode 1 | IKIGAI: Get to Know Yourself, What You Can Offer and Understand Your Purpose
IKIGAI Worksheet
About the host:
Aile...
2021-06-2306 minWORKPLAY PodcastS01E05 | Creative Entrepreneurship Part IThis week’s episode is all about creative entrepreneurship— a very timely topic to discuss now that we are in a pandemic where the world is in a massive shift and while some industries are struggling or even collapsing completely, one industry is skyrocketing, the knowledge industry. And why is it growing so quickly? Learn more about creative entrepreneurship and more:
How I learned about creative entrepreneurship
Working for other VS. working for yourself
What qualities one must possess to be a creative entrepreneur
Resources mentioned in the episode:
WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram
WORKPLAY Podcast on Facebook
Definition of Creative Entre...
2021-06-1607 minWORKPLAY PodcastS01E04 | Time: What You Make Out Of ItWhat do you make out of your time? In this episode, we’re going to learn how we can better spend our time for ourselves. As adults, most of our time are allotted to making a living so it is important to spend that time not just with an end goal to earn money but to do something meaningful and valuable. We'll also cover the following:
Explained why time is what you make out of it
Can we control our time?
What you should learn about yourself to know how to better spend your time
Who needs work-life-balance?
Why is sp...
2021-06-0911 minWORKPLAY PodcastS01E03 | How To Start A Side HustleWhenever you feel like the start of the work week is another mountain to climb, and you don’t look forward to it, that’s actually a sign that you don’t enjoy work. In this episode, we’ll discuss actionable items to start your side hustle which can also pave the way to working fully for yourself, doing the things you enjoy the most! We'll also cover the following:
Self betrayal
Fears that hinder us from pursuing our passion
Steps you should take to jumpstart your freelancing journey
My journey as an aspiring professional makeup artist (in the past)
Announcem...
2021-06-0209 minWORKPLAY PodcastS01E02 | Introspection: Crafting The Life You Want Based On Your Life ValuesTo better understand what resonates with us, we must always practice self-awareness. In this episode, we'll deep dive into the things that we really value in life and from there, craft the kind of life we want to live. We'll also cover the following:
Self reinvention and factors that affect it
Why I decided to want a simple life
Why minimalism is the ideal lifestyle for people who want to pursue their passion
Rat race explained
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Rat race definition
WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram
2021-05-2609 minWORKPLAY PodcastS01E01 | IKIGAI: Get to Know Yourself, What You Can Offer and Understand Your PurposeGrowing up, we might have been asked this question: What do you want to be when you grow up? In this episode, we'll go back to this question and discuss how our upbringing has to do with what we want to pursue. We'll also cover the following:
Why I launched the episode on a hump day
Get to know me and why I started this podcast
How to know your reason for being
Answer 4 questions to get to know yourself, what you can offer and understand your purpose
Resources mentioned in the episode:
WORKPLAY Podcast on Instagram
IKIGAI Worksheet
DIY...
2021-05-1916 minWORKPLAY PodcastPodcast TrailerFor your weekly dose of inspiration, motivation and actionable ideas to pursue your passion. Tune in every Wednesday on your favorite podcast app!
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