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Lets Light Up1yr recap + Introducing the EvergreensQuick recap on the year and introduction to my short devotional which I have recorded as an audio series.
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Lets Light Up19: Conversation with Mena on being a late bloomer.In the middle of what felt like a quarter life crisis, Mena cried out to God and He gave her a vision which became a lifeline, to her first and then others. Almost 4 years in, with a growing community, Mena is only scratching the surface with @thel8bloomers. Mena speaks to me about her journey work & faith wise, being real and pursuing her vision to the fullest.
2021-04-0149 min
Lets Light UpConversation with Timoni on resilience and recovering from her career setbacksTimoni Akindolie is the asset & she knows it. But it took a whirly journey with lots of ups & downs to get here. She joins me on this episode to chat about her career journey so far & why 2020 was like boot camp. She shares how she learnt to separate her self worth from her job title and 3 P's that helped in developing her resilience and recovering from heartbreaking setbacks. I was energised and encouraged by this conversation so listen in for some gems. The book mentioned is Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg.
2021-02-2551 min
Lets Light UpConversation with Dolapo on work induced anxietyConstantly working at home has blurred the boundaries between work and other parts of our lives, making it very easy to carry on working late into the evening. Dolapo Morgan joins me to share her story of how not dealing with the pressures at work led to an anxiety attack that forced her take a step back and intentionally choose to manage work and life better. Like her, we need to step back this year and make some decisions. Book mentioned in the episode is Boundaries by Dr Henry cloud and John Townsend Follow us on insta...
2021-02-1136 min
Lets Light Up16: Conversation with Seun Odunubi- From Overweight & depressed to empowering othersI sit down with the inspiring Seun Odunubi to talk about her transformative journey from depressed and unhealthy to joy & wellness. Seun is an overcomer and her story is an example of how the light of Christ can really make a difference no matter how low we think we have fallen. She also has a book coming out called weakness became strength so lookout for that on her page @weakness_becamestrength
2021-01-2845 min
Lets Light Up15: Conversation with my mum; The Journey from being widowed at 25 to celebrating 25 years in businessIn this episode, my mum shares the journey from the lowest time in her life to becoming a faith-filled, fashionable & successful businesswoman. At 25, she was dealing with the grief of losing her husband, fighting for the life of her unborn child & now faced with the challenge of solely providing for her family. Listen in to hear this story of leaning into God at her weakest to find strength & hope for the journey ahead.
2021-01-1443 min
Lets Light UpConversation with Deji on learnings 1 year into marriageWe take it in-house with this one! The first year of marriage is notorious for being quite tough as you adapt to living with another person. Well, the hubs, Deji joins me as we reflect on 365 days in marriage and we talk toothpaste handling, decision making, discovering imperfections and much more! It does get really real in some parts 🙈 and we have a special guest featuring with some cooing 😉. So plug in your earphones/ blast your speakers and enjoy!
2020-12-2436 min
Lets Light Up13: Conversation with Feyi on building the relationship with yourselfThis convo with Feyi gave me so much life! She talks to us about her journey transitioning from being Miss Nigeria to now; entrepreneur & mum of two, and how she built her core identity to anchor her through the various seasons. There's a whole lot to glean from the solid gems she drops on building the relationship with yourself and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did. Also check her out on socials @ feyiotaru, @maisonotarufashion & @maisonotarubeauty
2020-10-0100 min
Lets Light Up12: Conversation with Tolani & Honeeay on Sisterhood, friendship & datingI sit down with my two sisters to take a trip down memory lane- sharing how our relationships with each other have evolved from childhood into adulthood and our approcach to building the friendships and other relationships around us.
2020-09-0400 min
Lets Light Up11: Conversation with Omotayo on how to be singleAuthor, Producer, fire catcher & all round creative talks to me about singleness; the ups, down and complete whirly-ness of it. You'll love her candidness, warmth and many lessons she has to share. Get your walking shoes/cup of tea.. whatever floats your boat & listen in! Follow us on Instagram @lets_lightup & Omotayo on @inbedwithomotayo & @howtobesingle.book
2020-08-2000 min
Lets Light Up10: Conversation with Baba on leading in dating & marriage.This episode we have our first male guest! Baba Bayo Yusuf brings us a male perspective and also his experience as a married man. We talk about leading; from dating and into marriage, and the process of unlearning patterns imbibed from older generations. Follow Baba fitness and food adventures on Instagram @baba_fitness_chronicles & @baba_q_grill
2020-08-0600 min
Lets Light Up9: Conversation with Tolu Falode on the role of men & women in marriage & birthing purpose through painSeason 2 is here! And for this season I am exploring relationships in all their different facets. Our relationships are core to our light shinning capacity as they can with dim or reflect your light. We kick-off speaking with Tolu Falode, a Christian relationship counselor who helps women avoid dating the wrong men. We talk about how tragedy birthed purpose in her, about the role of men as leaders & women as ‘ezer’ in marriage and how God consistently showed up in life as her Daddy. Tolu is full of wisdom beyond her years, inspired by the Holy Spirit & passionate about her...
2020-07-2300 min
Lets Light Up8: Season 1 Wrap Up with DamiAfter featuring 7 great guests, season 1 of LLU comes to an end! We wrap up with me bringing you some of the things I’ve learnt from podcasting so far; from how I feel about listening to myself, to things about relating with the podcast space. I also summarise 5 overarching themes & lessons I got from speaking to these great women covering purpose, race & faith. And finally, I end with a mention of some resources mentioned in the show + 3 great scripture verses mentioned in the show that hit different and for you to meditate on. The verses are Matthew 5:12, Colossians 3:16 & my fav...
2020-06-2400 min
Lets Light Up7: Conversation with Damola Odusolu on successfully navigating the work place as a black female & finding God authenticallyIn this episode, we talk with our guest Damola about her experience as a young black female in the corporate world. She shares how she successfully navigated race & work politics to climb the career ladder so quickly and how she is stepping into using her voice to help those coming behind her. We also talk about the fine line between growing up in the church & losing your faith completely.
2020-06-1700 min
Lets Light Up6: Conversation with Lesley on her passion for education, how race plays out in the system & being part of the solutionI really enjoyed speaking with this last guest and honestly I feel like we only scratched the surface! Lesley's passion for education guided her path and led her to her current research for a PHD at Oxford university. She tells us more about this journey and how she overcame challenges to get here. We also talk about how race plays out in the education system. We get deep into the building blocks of her faith & she shares one of my favourite responses so far to the question of what light means to her. Teachers, academics, prospective undergrads...
2020-06-1000 min
Lets Light Up5: Conversation with Tope Owolabi on becoming a writer, living life in multiple cities and the role of the church in finding communityThis conversation with Tope unfolds from her journey into fiction writing, follows her through the multiple cities she's lived in and lands in a passionate call to church leaders & fellow christians. If you think she is just a simple Ibadan girl as she describes her self then, think again. After the first draft of her book was shortlisted for the Mo Siewcharan prize, you can bet that the rest of the story is one we can't wait to read. Till then she shares a glimpse of her personal story on this episode. Listen in and follow her on @eclectictope...
2020-06-0300 min
Lets Light Up4: Then & now conversations with Honeeay on Launching out, living it up & loving the processThe show has a slight twist this week chatting with my sister, Honeeay. We throwback to a completely unscripted high energy conversation we had at the start of her entrepreneurial journey a few years back talking about the story behind her business- Bakwai, and then we circle back to where she is today. This conversation is light hearted & fun but also insightful & as always inspiring.
2020-05-2700 min
Lets Light Up3: Conversation with Victoria on overcoming setbacks & living on purposeVictoria Oladele is a powerhouse and you definitely want to hear the conversation I had with this usually “behind the scenes” lady. We talk about her passion for young people and how her early church experience molded her passion and how she turned some early L’s into major wins. We also talk about purposefully living everyday to maximise your talents, experiences & opportunities. This conversation will leave you with many wow moments like me, a few laughs but mostly with a lot of inspiration. Check out the links below to find out more of Victoria's projects @lit...
2020-05-2000 min
Lets Light UpConversation with Seyi on stepping out to start her baking business & keeping her identity in motherhoodIn this episode, I chat with Seyi Oparah about limiting beliefs in women. She shares openly about overcoming doubt to start her baking business- @tinykitchenbaker, and her fight not to lose herself to motherhood & the expectations that come with it.
2020-05-1300 min
Lets Light UpConversations with Yewande on her journey to faith, engineering & song writingIn this episode, my friend and our first guest, Yewande Gbadegesin shares how following her strengths and wanting to be one of the few female role models in her field led her to study Engineering. We talk about how this journey took her outside her comfort zone, eventually led to the blossoming of her faith in God and how she now helps people find their why as the gateway to career success. We also talk about the lockdown and she shares some wise words about re-engaging with the world after. Check out Wande's coaching page @w...
2020-05-0500 min
Lets Light UpWelcome to Let's light up!Welcome to the show! In this quick episode, I share about the vision behind the podcast and tell you a little about me, your host Dami. In addition, I share what you can expect from the show Let's light up is all about sharing stories about how everyday people navigate today's world as light and inspiring more people to do the same.
2020-05-0400 min