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LifeWork by Blazers & BabyI had to first believe I was a manager to go for the roles - Ojuola Asuquo
A conversation with the interesting and authentic Ojuola Asuquo, Ojuola has had a very interesting career experience. from working in corporate to working in a family business, taking a career break and returning to a senior role in corporate after years away...and now, She is a full time student(MBA) at the university of southern California in Los Angeles and has an experience in marketing communication across several industries (Jumia, MTN). She is also married with two amazing boys
In this episode we speak about :
Her unique mothering journey
Caring and Teaching a toddler with...2021-10-0252 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyChoosing to move Laterally, Sacrificing career in short term for the family - Damilola AjibadeThis week we had the pleasure of chatting with Dami Ajibade, an international tax account, who’s also the founder of crownbury. She’s married with two beautiful children.
In this episode we speak about :
Dami’s career journey
Transitioning from working in the UK to working in Canada
Managing being a Nigerian that schooled in the UK currently living in Canada
Managing relocation with children
The importance of a support system
Navigation/organisation of her time as an employee, founder, wife and mum
Some powerful quotes from this episode:
“You are enough, don’t ev...2021-08-1541 minLifeWork by Blazers & BabyMum- The employee, now founder and a pandemic baby - Tomi BalogunThis week we had the pleasure of chatting with Tomie Balogun, a financial educator, tech entrepreneur(Fintech) who’s also an investor extraordinaire and author. She is married to her cheer leader with 3 children.
In this episode we speak about :
Tomi's career journey
Her career transition from a regular employee to a founder
Her Mothering Journey
Managing her pregnancy during her MBA
Having a baby in a Pandemic
Parenting support as an employee vs as an employer
Leadership as a founder
Managing Ambition/Finances as a couple
So...2021-08-1147 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyFather's Day Special - You have to be open to receiving help - Pam ShodeindePamela is a wife and mother to two beautiful daughters. She is passionate about empowering people and advocating for social justice. This passion is what informed her career choice as a Social work practitioner working with children and young people in the UK.
At the start of 2020, Pamela started a parenting/lifestyle blog in a bid to be more intentional about the relationship She builds with her children. Musing Pam showcases a lot of Pamela’s life experiences as a mum and life in general which she shares in her blog
https://mu...2021-07-1739 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyFather's Day Special - I want to be my daughters' best friend _ Deji ShodeindeAyodeji Oluwaseun Shodeinde is an IT professional, a husband and father who is based in the UK but holds steadfast to his culture. He is proudly Pan-African and aims to balance the differences in western and African perception of parenting in bringing up his two beautiful daughters.
He grew up with five sisters and in this episode with Isioma he tells all about :
-how he takes care of himself by mountain hiking, eating healthy and staying fit
-why he did not sleep a wink the first three weeks of being a father2021-06-2044 minLifeWork by Blazers & BabyAffirmations - I am my primary care giverAffirmations to remind you of your responsibility to yourself
Words by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor
Voice over by Ummi Umaru
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Words by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor
Voice over by Ummi Umaru
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Words by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor
Voice - Ummi Umaru
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LifeWork by Blazers & BabyLifeWork by Blazersandbaby_S1E6_“You aren’t winging it at work so do not wing the most important aspect of your life " Blessing AdesiyanThis week on Lifework Conversations we speak with
Blessing Adesiyan is a mother of three, a career professional and the Founder & CEO
of Villo, a startup tackling the burnout epidemic through a personalized household
management benefit, and the Founder of Mother Honestly, a platform that is
reimagining how women thrive in motherhood, work and life. Blessing is a trusted
expert in work-life solutions for working parents and has helped transform the role
of mothers in the workplace and home, engaging over 300,000 ambitious...2020-10-2900 minLifeWork by Blazers & BabyLifework by Blazers&Baby_Affirmation_Valueable1 min positive affirmations to boost your energy for the day.
Text by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor
Voice by Ummi Umaru
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LifeWork by Blazers & BabyLifeWork by Blazers&Baby_S1E5_Conversation with Hilda Kabushenga Kragha Pt 2In Part Two, Hilda talks to us about her life at home, building up her support system,
resolving conflict, discipline, trying to manage everything that happens in the home, her
life with husband and her son plus she also gives out tips for the mothers pertaining to
work and home as well.
What To Listen Out For In Part Two:
1:18 “Partnering At Home”
2:56 “Money And The Home”
5:57 “ Conflict Resolution In The Home”
7:57 “Managing A Family With Two Different Cultures”
9:58 “ Recruiting People Into Your Support...2020-10-1100 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyLifework Conversation with Hilda Kabushenga , Modern African Mum CEO Jobberman Part 1Hilda Kabushenga Kragha is a Ugandan married to a wonderful Nigerian Man and they are parents to a beautiful two year old son. Hilda also the owner of the blog “The modern African mother" She navigates between being a C-Suite Executive, a Wife and a Mother. She previously worked for KPMG and McKinsey.
At the time of publishing this episode, The Board of Directors of Ringier One Africa Media (ROAM), has announced her appointment as its new Managing Director. ROAM, whose purpose is to connect Africans to opportunities is the parent company of Jobberman.
In...2020-09-1236 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyLifeWork by Blazersandbaby_S1E4P2_" I almost lost my mind,my marriage"This week on LifeWork Conversations we talk to a lady with several dimensions who believes everyone on earth has a God given purpose
Salt Essien Nelson is the CEO of Sholly’s Smile Factory.
In Part Two, Salt talks to us about her experiences handling and overcoming overwhelming grief after the unexpected loss of her younger sister.
What to listen out for in Part Two:
10:27 “Three practical things to help you cope with grief“
18:08 “What to consider when getting into an intercul...2020-08-0836 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyLifeWork by Blazersandbaby_S1E4_" I almost lost my mind,my marriage"This week , we talk to Salt, an inspirational lady who believes everyone on earth has a God given purpose
Salt Essien Nelson is the CEO of Sholly’s Smile Factory and considers herself to be God’s Errand Girl. She hosts the podcast Salt Talks on Anchor and hosts events called ‘Sholly Rising’ which seek to provide a safe space for people to find purpose from their hurt and pain. She does life with her Mighty Good man Henry and their three adult children.
In Part One of this week's episode Salt talks to us about ho...2020-08-0719 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyLifeWork by Blazersandbaby_S1E3_" Having hard conversations at home and in the workplace is necessary"Leadership is beyond positions and titles in organisations and society. It starts with self leadership then you can lead others.
Ladi speaks to us about navigating conflicts at home and in the workplace and shares some examples of the "how".
He provides us with useful models for having hard conversations / hard truths at home and at work with human compassion.
Discussing a decision to slow down ambition and career pursuits for a specific period.
Ladi Okuneye is an internationally certified Enneagram personality coach as well as an experienced Telecoms...2020-07-3148 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyLifeWork by Blazersandbaby_S1E2_"I am not lucky,I deserve these things, I do the work"What do mother’s go through when the unexpected happens? According to the World
Health Organisation each year, some 15 million babies in the world, are born too early,
that is one in every 10 babies. Some of these babies survive and many do suffer
physical, neurological and educational challenges often at a great cost to their families.
In this episode of the Life Work podcast we speak to Mrs. Wendelyn Chijoke-Ibekwe
Wendelyn is a wife, mother, lawyer and feminist who believes a woman reserves the
right to determine wh...2020-07-2437 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyLifeWork by Blazersandbaby_S1E1_"Build your village,Step out"Osemhen Okenyi, Writer, Founder of Blazers & Baby,Senior Business Analyst, Mum of 2 sons and Wife.
Osemhen believes we can have it all.A successful career and a thriving family life.She shares her journey and practical tips for affirming children,self advocacy and negotiating at work and at home. The ups and downs of fear of failure. Navigating maternity and performance at the workplace.
instagram: @blazrsandbaby https://www.instagram.com/blazersandbaby/?hl=en
website: http://blazersandbaby.com/
LinkedIn @Osemhen Okenyi
Interview by: Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor
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LifeWork by Blazers & BabyFather's Day Special _ "The arrival of my son exposed my real self"Lifework by Blazers & Baby presents a conversation with Dapo Oyewole. A Husband and father of a brilliant son. Dapo Oyewole is a Yale and Aspen fellow, LSE Alumni. He is an adviser to governments, international agencies, academic institutions and consulting firms in the areas of governance, public policy and development.He provides analysis on African Affairs on international news networks such CNN,BBC. He also mentors promising young people for careers in public policy, governance and international development
Useful links to learn more
website: https://dapo-oyewole.com/profile/
Dapo on TedX...2020-06-2153 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyFather's Day Special_" like career and business, We need to look for highflyers in Family life"Lifework by Blazers & Baby presents a conversation with Kingsley Okenyi,
Husband and father of two boys. Doctoral Candidate ,Engineer and Serial entrepreneur.
He is motivated to make Nigeria Excel by investing in Farming*EEOO farms),Technological Innovation(Booktu),People Development (Bar raiser app) and Project Management.
Produced by Dooshima @doosh_do
Art by @abypurpleheart
Useful links to learn more
Family life: https://nafad.org.ng/
Parenting Styles of moms and dads: https://lupinepublishers.com/psychology-behavioral-science-journal/pdf/SJPBS.MS.ID.000148.pdf
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LifeWork by Blazers & BabyFather's Day Special "We are changing the definition of masculinity"On this episode Isioma engages Chimee Adioha, the founder of MASCULINITY9JA; a new alliance of boys changing what it means to be a man in Nigeria- by pushing strategic content and participatory research to foster inclusive and healthy masculinity.
He has been running @Masculinity9ja since 2016. He works and lives in Mainland Lagos.
Chimee's published book Amara can be purchased here
https://www.amazon.com/dp/978575670X
https://instagram.com/bookvilleworldph?igshid=y431juupf96s
You can follow Chimee's work @masculinity9ja on instagram
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LifeWork by Blazers & BabyFather's Day Special_"African,Educated in Europe,Raised by the Internet"Adeyosoye (or Deyo, as he is popularly known) is a branding and advertising expert.
Deyo believes that people should inspire action and self-empowerment by first doing the things
they ask others to do.
He is a son, a father to one pet, a brother to two sisters, an uncle to one nephew,
He cares about education and well-being of people of lower socioeconomic class,
women’s equality, volunteering for the Kingdom of God.
Follow Deyo on Twitter: @Ad340soye
Founder @13th RevolverHq, in...2020-06-1623 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyFather's Day Special_"Raised by my Father and his clear goals"A conversation with the intellectual Chika David Obani of the Obani Dynasty, Nigerian Father and Husband, A first son Raised by his Father after losing his mum with a one-week old baby.
He tells a passionate story of his relationship with his Father, his journey to understanding more as he grows older and living with a feeling of inadequacy when reflecting on his Father's parenting model.
Listen to his enthralling story of Fatherhood experienced and learnt, Discipline and Love, Goals and Purpose.
Listen to Chika's exciting show and documentation of our time...2020-06-1535 min
LifeWork by Blazers & BabyFather's Day Special_Lifework by Blazers & Baby _TrailerFathers play an important role in the family and the society. This series focuses on storytelling of Fatherhood by sons and a daughter.
From being raised by a widower to shaping a dignified story of Fatherhood. and masculinity.
Featuring conversations on gender roles,societal norms, emerging narratives, and approaches to child discipline,career growth,conflict resolution,character development and helpful workplace policies.
Made with lots of heart and joy.
Graphic design by
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Produced by Dooshima Dapo-Oyewole
Cover art by Abieyuwa https...2020-06-1301 minLifeWork by Blazers & BabyLifeWork by Blazers&Baby_S1E1_Osemhen Okenyi TrailerSharing snippets from our 1st conversation with Osemhen Okenyi, Founder of Blazers & Baby, Creative Writer,Polymath, Wife and Mother of 2 sons under 4. Talented Professional Engineer and Rising Leader in Multinational Energy Company. Oxford MBA 21
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The Obani showEpisode 30 - Self Isolation Chronicles XI - Isioma Asiodu-OtughworHave you ever wondered who you are why you have flaws and what you would be like without your flaws?Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor, who happens to be our guest on this episode of The Obani Show shares through her story, that we must embrace and be comfortable with who we are regardless of whether people accept us that way or not. Learn to embark on the journey of embracing yourself, a journey which begins with self-acceptance.Enjoy!!!2020-06-0644 minLifeWork by Blazers & BabyIntro LifeWork by Blazers&Baby
The Life Work by Blazers&Baby Podcast features conversation with individuals that are living that life with an aim to unearth the relatable details and practical actions and context to support our listeners in their daily lives.
The practical tips and insights on navigating career and parenting with a focus on the vital intersections. We believe that it still takes a village to succeed in building a thriving family life and career.
Launching in July hosted by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor - A curious human consciously exploring norms of human life...2020-06-0101 min