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The 6Eleven LifeEpisode 22: Navigating Life in Seasons of HardshipOn this episode, I talk about how best we can navigate life in seasons of hardship. Drawing from biblical examples, I show us how hardship is a part of the human experience.
2025-12-0433 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 22: Navigating Life in Seasons of HardshipSummaryIn this episode I discuss the theme of navigating life during seasons of hardship. Drawing from biblical examples, I emphasize that hardship is a part of the human experience and not a sign of God's absence. The conversation explores how faith can be strengthened through trials, the importance of waiting on God, and practical ways to endure difficult times. I encourage listeners to stay rooted in scripture, maintain a prayer life, and surround themselves with a supportive community. Finally, I conclude with a message of hope, reminding listeners that they are not alone...
2025-12-0437 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 21: How to Build and Develop Christ-Centered FriendshipsAn honest conversation about building and maintaining Christ-centered friendships especially in these times when connections are fleeting and based on who we are, what we've achieved, or how we project ourselves in the public eye.
2025-11-2620 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 20: Releasing the Pressure to Perform in a Highly Performative WorldA conversation that explores how we are all caught up in the culture of performance and how this erodes our peace of mind and joy. We encourage ourselves especially as Christians to intentionally show up as our authentic selves because God loves us for who we are and we should not conform to the world's standards.
2025-11-1119 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 19: Establishing and Maintaining your Core Christian ValuesOn this episode, I talk about the importance of having core Christian values, live by them and maintain them with intentionality and courage. I also provide some key steps to establish your core Christian values.
2025-10-2323 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 18: Creating Space for Godliness and SanctificationOn this episode, we discuss the importance of creating space for godliness and sanctification in our lives. Drawing from biblical principles, I emphasize that godliness is about reflecting God's character and that sanctification is a lifelong process of becoming more like Christ. The conversation explores practical ways to cultivate a deeper relationship with God, including daily devotion, guarding one's heart, surrounding oneself with a supportive community, and practicing obedience in everyday decisions. I also share some of my personal experiences and encourage listeners to prioritize their spiritual growth amidst life's distractions.Takeaways...
2025-10-1640 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 17: Prioritizing God in the Midst of Our Busy LivesOn this episode, I share some practical steps on how I prioritize God in the midst of my busy life and tight schedule while juggling a day job, family commitments, and other endeavors. I also draw inspiration from scripture where there are numerous examples of people who prioritized God in their lives.
2025-10-0721 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 16: 5 Ways to Improve Your Prayer LifeKeywordsprayer, Christian faith, spiritual growth, Ephesians 6.11, intimacy with God, gratitude, scripture, vulnerability, prayer lifeSummaryIn this episode of The 6.11 Life, host Biyai Garricks discusses the importance of prayer in the Christian faith and shares five practical ways to improve one's prayer life. The conversation emphasizes making prayer a priority, being honest and vulnerable with God, using scripture as a guide, cultivating gratitude, and creating space for silence and listening. Biyai encourages listeners to deepen their relationship with God through intentional prayer practices.TakeawaysThe...
2025-09-2321 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 15: 10 Practical Ways to Get Rooted in God's WordOn this episode I share 10 practical ways to get rooted in God's word which have helped me in my walk with the Lord.
2025-09-1621 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 14: Growing Your Faith Towards MaturityA conversation about how we can grow our faith in God towards maturity.
2025-09-0826 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 13 - How to Build a Close Friendship with GodA conversation on some practical ways we can build a close friendship with God in this day and age.
2025-09-0123 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 12: Knowing God's Plan For Your LifeThe Grand Finale of Season 1 of the podcast ends with a conversation where we discuss the three most important things that God expects or wants from us as his children.
2025-06-2418 minThe 6Eleven LifeEpisode 11: Bible Study Chronicles - What Have You Placed As an Idol in Your Life?A conversation about the not so subtle and subtle things we idolize in this day and age that keeps us away for serving God and ultimately leading us to sin against God.
2025-06-1630 minThe 6Eleven LifeEP 10: Bible Study Chronicles -How to Live Like Christ in Today's WorldA conversation on how to live more like Christ in today's world using Matthew chapter 5-7 as our guide.
2025-06-1126 minThe 6Eleven LifeEP 9: Bible Study Chronicles - Be Ye SeparateA conversation about why God expects us to be separate from the world and how we can achieve this in this day and age.
2025-06-0231 minThe 6Eleven LifeEP 8: Bible Study Chronicles- Don’t Look BackOn this episode, we discuss how looking back at what God has called us out of can affect our lives using biblical examples. We are encouraged to look forward towards God’s promises on our lives even when the journey seems hard.
2025-05-2620 minThe 6Eleven LifeEP 7: Bible Study Chronicles- Practical Guide on How to Read the Bible Cover to CoverOn this episode I share tips on how to read through the Bible.
2025-05-1921 minThe 6Eleven LifeEP 6: Bible Study Chronicles - Are You Still Judged By Your Past?A conversation about how the people around you may still judge you based on your past life before your encounter with God or worst still, you also judge yourself based on your past mistakes. We explore why this happens, how to overcome it and most importantly what the Bible says about it.
2025-05-1222 minThe 6Eleven LifeEP5: Bible Study Chronicles-The Benefit of HindsightOn this episode we discuss using both biblical examples and real life experiences how we can only see the benefit of our struggles in hindsight.
2025-05-0521 minThe 6Eleven LifeEP4: Bible Study Chronicles - Are You Trying To Help God?On this episode we explore stories in the Bible where God’s people tried to help him by making their own decisions after he had given them a promise, prophesy, or instructions and how even today as Christian’s we find ourselves making their same mistakes.
2025-04-2620 minThe 6Eleven LifeEP3: Bible Study Chronicles- Why Christ had to Come and Die for UsOn this episode I highlight some things I never considered whenever I pondered on the significance of Christ’s redeeming work on the cross. I share my experience and learnings from reading Leviticus and Numbers and how that enlarged my understanding of what Christ did for us,
2025-04-1919 minThe 6Eleven LifeEP2: Bible Study Chronicles where- My Favourite Books & WhyThis is the first of a series titled Bible Study Chronicles where we discuss my journey as I read the Bible cover to cover in 6 months. How the experience spoke to my heart and gave me a whole new perspective on God and his will for us his children.
2025-04-1327 minThe 6Eleven LifeEP1: Changing SeasonsWelcome to the 6Eleven Life Podcast debut episode. On this episode the host Biyai, introduces herself, the purpose of this podcast and how the changes in the seasons of her life has brought her here.
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The Rovingbookworm PodcastS6| Episode 76: STRETCHA conversation about 10 things to know when you are in a period of stretching in order to grow into a better version of yourself.
2024-05-3132 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS6|Episode 75: Let’s Talk About LoveA conversation exploring what it means to be in love and what love is not.
2023-03-2613 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS6| Episode 74: RecalibrateHappy New Year everyone! On this episode I share some of the things that helped me last year to achieve most of my goals and what I am currently doing this month to set the pace for the year ahead.
2023-01-2928 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS6| Episode 73: Help! I’m Drowning with Adesuwa IluobeOn this episode we discuss the importance of therapy/counselling and why we should be open to it.
2022-12-2148 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS6|Episode 72: Many Waters with Ayo AdeolaInsightful and inspiring conversation with the beautiful Ayo Adeola on traumatic experiences in early childhood and adulthood and how therapy and faith in God has helped her journey towards healing.
2022-08-2157 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS6|Episode 71: Why You Act The Way You DoOn this episode, we find out what members of this community think or believe is trauma and also they share some traumatic experiences that have affected the people they have become today.
2022-08-0739 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS6| Episode 70: What Happened to You?After a long break, I’m back this new season with the hope to have wholesome conversations around Trauma and healing. This is why the theme for this season is titled ‘The Healing Season’. I look forward to the next 11 episodes where we will all learn and unlearn our understanding of trauma and healing.
2022-07-1717 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS5|Episode 69: Emotional Vs Physical Infidelity with Kikelomo KuponiyiInteresting conversation on the effects of infidelity and how society views infidelity in men and women differently amongst other issues around the theme.
2022-06-0554 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS5|Episode 68:Love At First Sight Vs Slow Burn Love with Rosemary OkaforAwesome conversation as we analyze the differences between love at first sight and slow burn love.
2022-04-031h 11The Rovingbookworm PodcastS5|Episode 67: Marry for Love Vs Marry for Money with Bina IdonijeAn insightful and fun conversation with the author of recently published book ‘Bridges are for Burning’, Bina Idonije where we share are views on the things we believe are most important to consider when we want to get married especially in this age.
2022-03-201h 01The Rovingbookworm PodcastS5| Episode 66: Social Media Vs Traditional Media with Jessica TagbajumiA fun conversation as we discuss the pros and cons of both social media and traditional media and how these are rapidly shaping our world, our beliefs and our lives.
2022-03-131h 34The Rovingbookworm PodcastS5| Episode 65: Extroverts Vs IntrovertsOn this episode we have a conversation on how both extroverts and introverts are perceived, what best to do if we are on either side of these two personalities and how to embrace each other as a people
2022-03-0636 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS5| Episode 64: Reading Fiction Vs Non-Fiction Books with Aisha MusaAn insightful conversation about reading, our preferences in terms of genres and why we think either genre is better than the other. Join the conversation….
2022-02-2837 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS5| Episode 63: Spoken Word Vs Written Word PoetryOn this episode we have the brilliant LARDO, Poet and Spoken Word Artist join us in this wholesome conversation that highlights the differences and similarities between Spoken Word Poetry and Written Word Poetry.
2022-02-201h 04The Rovingbookworm PodcastS5| Episode 62: Physical Vs Mental/Emotional Well-Being with Rita Chukwu-IkeA very engaging and wholesome conversation with Rita aka “The Girl Unplugged” as we compare the benefits of both physical and mental/emotional well-being and give tips on what works best.
2022-02-131h 39The Rovingbookworm PodcastS5|Episode 61: Self Employed Vs Being EmployedOn this episode, I get to share my experiences on both sides of this coin and discuss the pros and cons of either being employed or being self employed.
2022-02-0632 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS5| Episode 60: Short Vs Long Relationships Before Marriage - Which is better?Interesting conversation with “The Fertile Chick” as our guest, we discuss our views on what we think is the ideal time frame for people to date before they tie the knot. This theme was inspired by the ‘Ginika’s Bridesmaids’ book series authored by our guest.
2022-02-021h 11The Rovingbookworm PodcastS5| Episode 59: Resolutions Vs Habits with Titilope OguntugaAn insightful conversation with the author of ‘30 Days A Woman: A Practical Guide to Living Life Fully’ on new year resolutions and inculcating good habits as we set goals for this new season of life
2022-01-2358 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS5|Episode 58: Welcome To Season 5Happy New Year and welcome to a new season which promises to be engaging, thought provoking and fun as we question the norm. I hope to enjoy all our conversations this season and I know we will learn and unlearn a lot as we grow to be better versions of ourselves
2022-01-1616 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4|Episode 57: The Journey to Self-Discovery - Season FinaleThis has been such an awesome season and I am grateful to everyone who joined the conversations, gave feedback and came in as guests. Thank you. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year in advance. Stay well.
2021-12-1911 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4| Episode 56: Sharing Our Wins Pt 2 with Ifunenya IsojeA fun conversation with another fabulous triber as we share our wins from some of the learning points this season and seasons before.
2021-12-121h 07The Rovingbookworm PodcastS4| Episode 55: Sharing Our Wins Pt 1 with Theophilus UwhubetiyiOn this episode we have a guest and dedicated listener of this podcast share his perspectives on some of the conversations we have had this season.
2021-12-0557 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4| Episode 54: Finding Your Tribe Using Self-Knowledge As Your GuideOn this episode we discuss a few things we can do to help us find our own tribe. People with the same interests, morals, beliefs, e.t.c who can support, encourage and inspire us to be more.
2021-11-2827 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4|Episode 53: Creating Emotional Safety For SelfEmotional Safety is very vital to our mental health and productivity therefore it is important that we create this safety for ourselves. In this conversation, we discuss ways we can find emotional safety in an unsafe world.
2021-11-2133 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4| Episode 52: Investing in SelfThis conversation explores the many ways we can invest in ourselves to become better in all our endeavors.
2021-11-1425 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4|Episode 51: Rebuilding Self-Esteem & Self-ConfidenceSelf-Esteem & Self-Confidence are important ingredients in our journey towards success in life. Unfortunately, some of us have lost these vital things that we need to grow and become better versions of ourselves while some never had it at all due to circumstances during their childhood. On this episode, we have an insightful conversation on how we can successfully build our self-esteem and confidence back.
2021-11-0749 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4| Episode 50: Conquering the “What Will People Say” SyndromeAnother insightful conversation that gets us thinking why we care so much about what others think of us and why it is important we conquer this syndrome.
2021-10-3130 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4: E49: New Beginnings- Starting AfreshOn this episode, we have a conversation on how to start afresh after we have experienced failure or we are at the beginning of a new phase in our lives, career or moving to a new country. Join the conversation and I’d love your feedback.
2021-10-2421 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4| Episode 48: Overcoming Challenges and FailuresIn life, we must face challenges and failures but how we react to these things determine if we can overcome or not. This conversation addresses the common reasons why we fail and some tips on how we can overcome life’s challenges and move on to become successful.
2021-10-1735 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4|Episode 47: Excelling With Multiple TalentsA very insightful conversation with my guest Tammy Ejimandu, the multitalented singer, author, professional, wife and mother. We discuss how multitalented people can navigate through life and excel in different aspects of their lives.
2021-10-1057 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4|Episode 46: Discovering Your PassionOn this episode we continue our journey towards self discovery by having a conversation on how we can discover the things we are passionate about. I have given some tips from my experience and also stressed why it is important to live your dream.
2021-10-0336 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4|E45: Embracing SelfOn the journey towards Self Discovery and Success, embracing your authentic self is fundamental. Today’s conversation focuses on the importance of recognizing who we are and embracing that wholesome person.
2021-09-2626 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4| Episode 44: What’s Your Identity?On this episode we discuss what the true meaning of identity is and why it is important for Self Discovery and success.
2021-09-1935 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS4| Episode 43: The Beginner’s Guide To Self AwarenessGreat to be back after the in-between seasons break and I am pumped up for the conversations centered around this season’s theme - ‘The Journey To Self Discovery’. This week we discuss self awareness, what it means and how we can begin to become more self awareness in all aspects of our lives.
2021-09-1234 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS3|Episode 42: Finishing Strong - Changes That HealThis is the last episode of season 3 and it has been a very fulfilling season. I hope you have all enjoyed the ride as much as I have and already look forward to the new season in the next couple of months. On this last episode, we close by talking about one of the most important things we need to do in order to finish strong and be the wholesome people we hope to become. I will definitely miss you all but not for too long. Until then, stay safe and stay blessed.
2021-07-1824 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS3| Episode 41: Choosing Well - How To Find Safe PeopleOn this episode I have a conversation on how we can find safe people who we can have healthy relationships with and spot unsafe people which lead us on the path to toxic relationships.
2021-07-1157 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS3| Episode 40: Navigating Toxic Relationships with Ayo AdeolaOn this episode we discuss what toxic relationships really are, how we can navigate them especially with people we have little or no choice but to be around and most importantly how to heal from them.
2021-07-101h 05The Rovingbookworm PodcastS3| Episode 39: Beauty, Youthfulness & Aging with Rei ObaigboThis was a fun but thought provoking episode where we discuss the real essence of beauty and how society influences how we measure beauty in terms of youthfulness and aging.
2021-06-271h 07The Rovingbookworm PodcastS3| Episode 38: The Father’s Day Episode with Chi GarricksHappy Father’s Day to all our wonderful fathers. On this episode we discuss fatherhood and the importance of a father being present in the lives of their children and lots more..
2021-06-2049 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS3| Episode 37: Moving On - Healing From Loss, Broken Relationships & TraumaOn this episode, I highlight the ways we can get on the path towards healing from loss, broken relationships & Trauma. A lot of people are stuck in grief which has even spiraled into depression and this conversation encourages us to move on and show some evidence that we can heal from a broken heart.
2021-06-1353 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS3| Episode 36: Dealing With Infertility In A World That Demands Children with Timi WatersThis theme was inspired by two books titled ‘All Your Perfects’ by Colleen Hoover and ‘Red Lines’ by Timi Waters. We discuss what couples dealing with infertility go through as the society ostracizes them and the right ways to treat and support these people as family and friends.
2021-06-0652 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS3| Episode 35: Let’s Talk About Sex with Tare Dite OjokoOn this episode we talk about one of the most discussed topics on earth, SEX! With very clear explanations, Tare, a certified counselor and facilitator at the Wisdom Driven Marriage Academy joins today’s conversation and gives advice on how couples can keep sex alive in their marriages. The newly weds are not also left behind here as we also share how they can approach having sex for the first time.
2021-05-3054 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS3 | Episode 34: The Many Faces of InfidelityOn this episode, three guests join the conversation as we navigate this theme.
2021-05-231h 13The Rovingbookworm PodcastS3| Episode 33: Marriage- A Journey & Not A DestinationThe theme for this episode was inspired by two books I recently read titled’The Four Seasons Of Marriage” by Gary Chapman and “Boundaries In Marriage” by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. I am hosting this episode alone where I share some of my personal experiences in my journey in marriage.
2021-05-1634 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS3| Episode 32: What It Means To Be A Single Woman In This Age With Glory Abah & Ayo AdeolaAn interesting conversation with two brilliant single women who give us their perspectives on what it means to be a single woman in this age and how we can embrace the changes that have come with this time. Insightful and engaging!
2021-05-091h 15The Rovingbookworm PodcastS3| Episode 31: Embracing Change & The Five Things We Cannot ChangeThis is the first episode of Season 3 with a general theme titled “Embracing Change” where we would have diverse conversations around Embracing change in different aspects of our lives. This episode introduces this general theme while stating the five things we cannot change.
2021-05-0234 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS 2.5| Episode 30: Spoken Word Poetry SeriesThis is the last episode of the Spoken Word Poetry series and I am sharing one of my favorite poems titled Damsels in Distress inspired by the wisdom from the book of Proverbs between chapters 2-8.
2021-04-1912 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS 2.5 | Episode 29: Spoken Word Poetry SeriesOn this episode, I share yet another poem still under the general theme of loss and grief. This poem was inspired by my experience after I lost my baby and is dedicated to all those who have experienced this trauma. I hope you like it!
2021-04-1111 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS 2.5| Episode 28: Spoken Word Poetry SeriesToday, I’m sharing two poems I wrote for my sister, Wabiye Hansbau Opara who passed on to be with the Lord on the 1st of April, 2011; 10 years ago. These poems represent my memories of her and I am glad I can share these with you all.
2021-04-0418 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS2.5| Episode 27: Spoken Word Poetry SeriesOn this episode I share one of my favorite poems again titled ‘Broken Wings’ which was inspired by me grieving for the life I lived with my family and friends in the city I was born and raised, my one head full of hair, my changed body due to motherhood and the freedom of being without a care in this world amongst many other things. It’s also a poem of hope that believes that the future will be better and broken wings can fly again.
2021-03-2810 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS 2.5| Episode 26: Spoken Word Poetry SeriesHappy World Poetry! On this episode I am sharing one of my favorite poems titled ‘This Silence’ which is an expression of the loss of a long dear close friendship. I hope you love it like I do. Cheers.
2021-03-2109 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS2.5| Episode 25: Spoken Word Poetry Series- One YearI decided to stay connected with you guys during my usual 8 weeks break from podcasting between seasons by sharing some of my spoken word poetry based on feedback I received during my last break. The main theme for this series is centered around loss and grief which will also set the pace for some of our conversations in season 3. I hope you enjoy this poem which I wrote for my beloved mother after she passed on. It is one of my favorites yet.
2021-03-1414 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS2 Episode 24: Victim Mentality - Your Past Is Not Your FutureThis is the last episode of Season 2 and it has been a fun ride all season. This theme was inspired by a book I read a while ago titled 'Girl, Stop Apologizing' by Rachel Hollis and I host this episode alone as I encourage survivors of abuse, racism, tribalism, marginalization e.t.c to step out of their past traumas or perceived failures and live their lives without guilt and shame. Season 3 premieres on the 2nd of May, 2021 and I look forward to more engaging and thought provoking themes with our usual awesome guests. In the meantime, I will...
2021-02-2827 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS2| Episode 23: Knowledge is Power - The Beautiful World of Books And ReadingOn today’s episode my guest (The Duchess of Kanta) and I share our world of books with listeners and how books have enlightened and entertained us almost all our lives. We also encourage people to read more as there are so many benefits you get from reading. It’s a fun episode filled with laughter and the longest I have recorded so far. Enjoy!
2021-02-211h 25The Rovingbookworm PodcastS2 Episode 22: What's Your Love Language? Relationships & Perspectives with Chimeka GarricksThis is a valentine's day special episode where I host my husband Chimeka Garricks and we discuss the importance of knowing your love language and the love language of your spouse and how this can help to keep love in your relationship alive. We emphasize the importance of trying to see things from your significant other's perspective to be able to understand why they come off in a certain way that may be rubbing you the wrong way. It's a fun and light hearted conversation with a few laughs as we share some of our experiences after 16+ years in...
2021-02-141h 01The Rovingbookworm PodcastS2 Episode 21: Mental Toughness - A Must-Have in 2021In this new normal, mental toughness is a skill that everyone needs to survive the changes and chaos around us. This theme was inspired by two books I recently read titled 'Mental Toughness' by Stephen H. Covey and 'GRIT' by Angela Duckworth. On this episode, I discuss about several things I learnt from reading these books and how I have been able to apply them to my life to be better.
2021-02-0743 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS.2|Episode 20: Self Love - The Big PictureA fun but very deep conversation with my dear friend Susan Charles about what self love means to us as opposed to what the world now sells as self love.
2021-01-3143 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS2 Episode 19: Needs Vs Wants - Lessons From 2020This theme was inspired by two scriptures from my favorite book, the Bible - 1 Corinthians 10:23 and Philippians 4:12 and also some of my personal experiences in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic still affects our lives in many ways and this is a good time to prioritize our need especially our basic needs over our wants. But do we know the difference? I host this conversation alone as I explore this theme and speak on how I have learned to be content in every situation I find myself.
2021-01-2423 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS2| Episode 18: Real talk - Things Kids Wish Their Parents KnewThis is a fun episode with my nephew Tega, a twenty something year old free spirited university student who gives his perspective on what he thinks parents need to know about how most kids, mostly teenagers feel towards their actions. This theme was inspired by a book I read a while ago titled, 'Things My Mother And I Don't Talk About'. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much I did recording this episode. Stay safe.
2021-01-1749 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS2. Episode 17| Life is not a Sprint, It’s a MarathonThis is a conversation that draws our attention to the fact that although we may be ready to take on this year in strides and leaps, we should realize that life is a long journey and not a competition. In this episode I share 5 important things we should remember in our journey forward that would help us pace ourselves accordingly to our abilities and present realities.
2021-01-1025 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS2. Episode 16 | Chasing Your Dreams: How to Put Your Passion to Work with Odun TaiwoThis first episode of 2021 hopes to inspire people to chase their dreams and follow their passions this year while having a well thought out plan. Odun Taiwo a pharmacist and entrepreneur joins the conversation where she gives advice on the steps to take when you want to make more out of your passion. A fun but very informative episode that will get you fired up to start something fresh and new this year.
2021-01-0358 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS2. Episode 15 | An Attitude Of Gratitude: Counting Your Blessings with Adesuwa IluobeThis last episode which is inspired by the year 2020 and all that came with it leads us see things differently even in bad times. Our guest, the multitalented Adesuwa Iluobe gives her perspective on why it is important to have an attitude if gratitude especially now. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and an amazing holiday season.
2020-12-2657 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS2. Episode 14 | Surviving Financial Hardship- Steps To Get Back On Your Feet with Joan NwosuWith so many people out of work and businesses going under due to the Covid-19 Pandemic this year, financial hardship has caused panic and despair all over the world. In this conversation, our guest Joan Nwosu gives us some practical steps on how to get back on our feet despite all odds. This theme was inspired by a book I read last year titled’The Total Money Makeover’ by Dave Ramsey.
2020-12-1947 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS2. Episode 13 | Cultivating Intentional Living.This episode kick-starts Season 2 of this podcast and the theme was inspired by two books titled ‘Inspired Mama’ by Sez Kristiansen and ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear.
2020-12-1230 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 12 | Finding Peace In A Time Of ChaosThis conversation was inspired by a book titled ‘Own Your Life’ by Sally Clarkson and the current Covid-19 pandemic. I share tips on how to find peace in these strange times as these tips have helped me find some normalcy and joy despite all odds.
2020-09-2638 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 11 | Are You Using Social Media Wisely With Chimeka GarricksThis theme was inspired by two books I read this year titled ‘Identity Crisis’ by Ben Elton and ‘10 Arguments To Delete Your Social Media Right Now’ by Jaron Lanier and a documentary I saw on Netflix titled’The Social Dilemma’. In this conversation we discuss the pros and cons of using social media and how to use these platforms wisely as they have become a huge part of society.
2020-09-1959 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 10| Do You Judge A Book By It’s Cover? With Esther GarricksThe idea for this theme came from my teenage daughter Esther who tells me it’s one of the things people do that she thinks they need to consciously change. It’s a fun conversation for both mama and daughter as we discuss how most people judge others based on their looks or status in life and how that affects society in general.
2020-09-1232 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 9| Domestic Violence: What It Is and What To Do! With Ivie EdoborA deeply moving conversation with the very resilient Ivie Edobor, a survivor of domestic violence on her journey towards healing after a harrowing experience. This theme was inspired by two books I recently read, ‘It Ends With Us’ by Colleen Hoover and ‘Judah’s Wife’ by Angela Hunt.
2020-09-0536 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 8| Dating & Relationship Tips: Doing It God’s Way with Tope OmotoshoA very insightful conversation with the talented Tope Omotosho, author of ‘Dance’ and ‘Crumbled’ on Dating and the essential elements needed to navigate romantic relationships as a believer in today’s world where all this are permissible.
2020-08-291h 04The Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 7 | Not Quite Fitting In: You’re Different So What?A conversation inspired by a poem I wrote a while ago titled ‘Misunderstood’ which focuses how our differences make us feel misunderstood by others and sometimes feel out of place. This conversation stresses the importance of staying true to who you are and not allowing peer pressure and the likes to affect who you are and how you present yourself.
2020-08-2215 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 6| Redefining Beauty Pt 2 - My Hair Loss Journey And Overcoming Body ShameA continuation from Episode 5. In this episode I speak out about my journey with hair loss (Alopecia) and how I overcame my body shame. I also read a poem I wrote when I was on my journey to rebuilding my self esteem and confidence back. I hope you are inspired by my story.
2020-08-1525 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 5 | Redefining Beauty Pt 1: Learning to Be Comfortable in Your Own SkinAn insightful conversation with the beautiful Emem Bassey on the true meaning of beauty, her journey as an unapologetic plus-size woman, why we body shame and how we can learn to stop body shaming ourselves and others.
2020-08-0848 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 4 | Our Mental Health: Why Should We Care? with Rachel EyoA conversation with Rachel Eyo, a mental health advocate on the importance of caring for our mental health and how we can practically cultivate habits that will help us maintain good mental health. This theme was inspired by two books titled ‘Stranger in Lagos’ by Sally Kenneth Dadzie and ‘I’m Telling The Truth But I’m Lying’ by Bassey Ikpi.
2020-08-0153 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 3 | Forgiveness: Moving On From Past HurtsA conversation about forgiveness and steps to help us move on with our lives after we have experienced deep hurt, betrayals and disappointments. This theme was inspired by two books - ‘A Broken People’s Playlist’ by Chimeka Garricks and ‘Wrong Time, Right Place’ by E. B. Roseanne.
2020-07-2529 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 2 | Happily Ever After! Myth or Reality in Marriage?Inspired by two beautifully written books ‘All your Perfects’ by Colleen Hoover and ‘The Bromance Book Club’ by Lyssa Kay Adams, this conversation explores what it really means to have a happily ever after in marriage if it actually exists. Guest and author of recently released collection of short stories’A Broken People’s Playlist’ Chimeka Garricks joins the conversation on this episode.
2020-07-1830 minThe Rovingbookworm PodcastS1. Episode 1 | The Courage to be YouA conversation inspired by a great book I read last year, ‘Girl Stop Apologizing’ by Rachel Hollis and Maya Angelou’s Poem ‘Still I Rise’
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