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Life As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AMy divorce story pt2 & Why African marriages abroad failThis is concluding part of my interview with Verastic'. She shares about her divorce story & why African (Nigerian) marriages abroad fail. She shares how her marriage took a down turn after her mother in law moved in. Her mother in law's display of jealously and how her ex-husband's violence & juju (witch doctor) engagements ultimately led to the dissolution of her marriage. We talked about how our African culture discourages divorce and why women remain in unhappy marriages due to societal pressure. Also talked about how some women can take advantage of the American system and wrecked their marriages.This...2025-07-2230 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AMy divorce story💔 & how i became successful at blogging as an immigrant in America w/VerasticIn this episode, i am joined by Vera Ezimora of Verastic. Vera shares the shocking story of what led to the divorce in her first marriage, some mother in law drama & why she ditched nursing school for blogging. Vera is a trend setter and ahead of her time when it comes to creativity and content creation. She shared about her love for writing, how she ditched nursing to follow a different career path, how she got started with blogging & creating the Verastic blog which she has maintained for many years now. Even though her parents wanted her to study...2025-07-1548 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHow paying attention to coincidences changed my life, marriage & career w/ Sophia DemasHow paying attention to coincidences changed my life. I am joined by Sophia Demas who is an author (written 2 books - the divine language of coincidences & consciousness beyond death). In this episode, she talked about the power of coincidences and how acting on them produces great life changing miracles. God always brings meaningful co-incidences our way & it's our responsibility to take advantage of those co-incidences. Sophia shares personal anecdotes of how some of such co-incidences transformed her love life, her marriage (saved it from divorce), her career, etc. Coincidences only become miracles when we act on them.2025-07-0850 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AIs it still Cheating if you come clean? The DARK side of human nature in Dating w/ Brad Glantz (mighty brad)In this episode, we discuss the dark side of humans when it comes to dating. Brad Glantz (Mighty Brad), a relationship and life coach powerhouse shares fantastic information on relationships, dark/toxic nature of humans and how it manifests in relationships. He talked about the importance of integration of all sides of ourselves to developing a healthy whole identity. Brad shares his experience with depression and how he overcame it, he shares mistakes he's made in his past relationships including cheating & how he confronted those insecurities as well as healing from past toxic relationships. He shares about his current...2025-07-011h 02Life As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHelping women heal from painful divorce, emotional wounds & build self worth w/ Tori JenaeI am joined by Tori Jenae in this episode. Tori Jenae is a trauma-informed confidence and relationship coach with over 13 years of experience and multiple degrees in psychology. She helps women heal from emotional wounds, rebuild self-worth, and create aligned, thriving lives and relationships after breakups, divorce, and personal loss. Her work blends psychology, somatic healing, and spiritual wisdom to guide deep, lasting transformation. Tori’s own journey—from a difficult childhood to profound personal loss—fuels her mission to help others rise stronger and reclaim their power. In this episode, you will learn how to unlock the power of sel...2025-06-2449 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHonest conversation about a pastor's doubts, fears, faith & struggles w/ Steve HintonI'm joined by Pastor Steve Hinton who shares a heartfelt and raw conversation about the struggles he's faced with doubt, fear, and finding purpose in life & ministry. In this emotional and inspiring video, he opens up about his personal journey, revealing the fears and doubts that have held them back, and the lessons he's learned along the way. He shares the impact of not having a steady father figure in his life growing up, how he's healed from it, he talked about his conversion/salvation experience and his struggles as a young teenage convert and he talked about his...2025-06-1743 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHow I fasted for 30 days (no food, no water) for spiritual breakthrough & testimonies w/ Aicha BarryIn this episode, I interview Aicha Barry who shares her experience doing a 30 days fast (with no food) for spiritual breakthroughs and testimonies. Aicha is a mom, a prophetess, a coach, teacher and the founder of Miracles Signs and Wonders LLC. She is the author of the book "2020 Vision: The PATHWAY to a Fruitful Dry Fast" where she shares on the power and importance of fasting. Having being inspired by God in 2020 during the pandemic to embark on a fast which started out as a short fast but through the guidance and help of the holy spirit, extended to...2025-06-1043 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AEscaping an abusive covert narcissistic partner & custody battle of son w/ Renee RodriguezThinking you've found "the one" can be an incredible feeling, but what if that person turns out to be a covert narcissist? In this video, I am joined by Renee Rodriguez who shares her personal experience of what it was like being in a relationship with a covert narcissist and going into a child custody battle with themReneĂ© is an experienced custody strategist, DV advocate, divorce mediator, parenting coordinator (NJ) and instructional designer. Driven by her own past and personal experience with domestic abuse, she takes pride in providing the best strategy possible for her clients’ cases. As the cre...2025-06-0355 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ARelationship expert (married 53 yrs) shares reasons why your love life stinks! w/ Dr LaGrande MasonIn this episode, I'm joined by Dr LaGrande Mason, a relationship expert who's been married for 53 years and shares why your love life stinks! Dr LaGrande Mason is the author of award winning book (5 pitfalls of relationships: What no one tells you why your relationship stinks) In this episode he dives into the book and lists out the 5 pitfalls/mistakes people are making when it comes to relationships and choosing a life partner. Having been married for 53 years, he shares the secrets to a long lasting happy marriage and how to keep your relationship strong and stay in love...2025-05-2751 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHelping the incarcerated tell their story & being a black man in America | LeRon BartonIn this episode, I'm joined by LeRon Barton who is helping the incarcerated tell their story & shares his struggles of being a black man in America. From overcoming stuttering early on in life to mounting several TEDx talks stages, he shares how he overcame his speech impediment and now a well respected public speaker. Getting arrested a few times as a teenager due to drug and alcohol possession & becoming an inmate at the county jail (even though now clean for over 20 years), he developed a desire to help people who are trapped in the prison system. Now working in...2025-05-2047 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AGrowing up with a narcissitic and emotionally neglectful mother w/ Marianne RichmondIn this episode, we discussed the impact of childhood emotional neglect due to growing up with a narcissistic mother. My guest is Marianne Richmond, a best selling author children's author Known for bestselling books like I Love You So and Be Brave Little One. She recently published her memoir If You Were My Daughter, a deeply moving new memoir but behind her success is a story of survival. Raised by a mother unable to provide emotional support, Marianne’s childhood was shaped by neglect, dismissal, and the painful absence of maternal love. At just nine years old, she began ex...2025-05-1352 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AI joined a cult without knowing & was married to the narcissistic leader for 8 yrs (how i escaped & healed) w/ Isabella YoungIn this video, I interviewed Isabella Young who shared her experience of being married to a narcissistic cult leader for 8 years, how she escaped, and her journey of healing. After the loss of her first husband, her search for life's true meaning and purpose, led her to her narcissistic ex husband who started out as the leader of a trans group which quickly evolved into becoming a cult. He used lots of control and manipulative tactics like gaslighting, brainwashing, triangulation, etc to keep her and members of the cult in check. Her marriage to him lacked both physical and...2025-05-0655 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AShe ghosted me for our first date: How we met & our love story (dating for 3 yrs) | Jacinta and EmmanuelIn this episode, i interviewed college sweet hearts Jacinta & Emmanuel. They share the story of how they met, how she she ghosted him for their first date and now they have been dating for over 3 years. Jacinta first met Emmanuel at a friend's birthday party and ghosted him after he asked her to the park as a first date!. He blocked her and quickly moved on but fate would bring them back together after they ran into each other by chance. Since then, they have become inseparable and have been growing strong for the past 3 years. Their relationship has...2025-04-2944 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHow overcoming my fear of public speaking helped me grow my career as a woman in the US w/ Jhoan Perras-LeMense, MS, PMPIn this episode i interviewed Jhoan who shares how she overcame her fear of public speaking, grew in her career and has thrived as a Filipino immigrant in America. Mid way through her career, she quickly realized that in order to succeed, she had to stop being shy, step out of her comfort zone and learn to speak publicly. She shared how joining toastmaster and lots of practice, raising up her hand at work, etc helped her become a better public speaker. In this episode, she shares tips and skills to adopt to become more effective as a public...2025-04-2243 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ACreating a clothing brand as a busy mom: Faith, family & growing a business w/ Amanda AllenIn this episode I interviewed Amanda who is a mom, wife, business owner and creator of the clothing brand "Yahkingdomwear". Her inspiration behind creating the clothing brand was to help people (Christians) express and share their Faith with others while being stylish and comfortable at the same time. She draws motivation by setting the right examples for her kids in living a Christ centered life. Having faced several struggles in her life, she has learned to put her complete trust and dependence in God and His word. Despite her busy schedule as a wife and mom, she still manages...2025-04-1518 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and A14 years in America: Was it all worth It? (sharing my honest struggles, regrets, lessons learned & advice)In this episode, I shared my story of 14 living in America for 14 years, was it all worth it? I shared my honest struggles, regrets and lessons learned. I talked about my struggles with my finances, friendships, relationships, faith and wellness. I gave some perspective on the rude shock most immigrants may experience when they first arrive the US and how they can better prepare themselves. Have you ever wondered what it's like to leave your home country and start a new life in America? In this video, I share my personal experience of living in the United States for 14...2025-04-0838 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AAre you living for others instead of yourself?, Top signs & why you need to be SELFISH!In today's episode, I talked about living for others instead of yourself, top signs and why you need to be selfish. Are you tired of putting others first and neglecting your own needs and desires? Do you feel like you're living your life according to everyone else's expectations, rather than your own? This video explores the common phenomenon of people-pleasing and how it can lead to feelings of burnout, resentment, and disconnection from one's true self. Learn how to recognize the signs that you're living for others instead of yourself, and discover practical tips and strategies for breaking free...2025-03-3124 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ANetflix Love is Blind S8 Recap: Drama, dysfunctional relationships, social issuesIn this episode, i am joined by Ellie Figueroa to recap Netflix's Love is blind season 8. We shared highlights of the seaon, our favorite and least favorite couples and shared our views on some of the social and political issues brought up in the show. We eneded the recap wondering if Love is really blind when all the contestants are 10s (gorgeous). Hope you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, like, comment and subscribe. Thanks #LoveIsBlind #NetflixLoveIsBlind #RealityTV Please Subscribe and watch our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@LifeAsWeSeeItPodcast⁠2025-03-2459 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AI overcame my fear of people and YOU can too: 4 reasons you're afraid of peopleIn this episode, i share my personal story of how i overcame the fear of people. I talked about 4 main reasons why i feared people and provided some pointers and suggestions on how to overcome it. Life can be hard and people can be very judgemental, harsh and critical however, being grounded and knowing who you are at your core will help you scale through. From understanding the root cause of your fear to building confidence in social situations, to learning more about what God thinks about you, I cover it all in this episode. If you're ready to...2025-03-1827 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ACourage to leave an abusive marriage & helping women understand their bodies w/ Shelly SimonsenIn this episode, I am joined by Shelly Gunnar Simonsen, a podcaster, fitness and wellness coach. We talked about marriage, health, divorce, wellness and helping women understand their bodies. She shared about her previous marriage with a narcissistic ex who abused and made her doubt herself. She talked about how she got the courage to leave that 18 year abusive marriage and getting a scary diagnosis during her divorce. Her faith in God, therapy and children helped her through that difficult period of her life. She has been able to bounce back up, find true love, establish/grow her business...2025-03-1056 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHow I lost 77lbs in 9 months and reversed all my chronic illness w/ Olivier MankondoIn this episode, i am joined by Olivier Mankondo who is a speaker, author, weight loss and wellness coach who teaches people how to thrive on a plant-based nutrition. He lost 35 Kg ( 5Âœ stone or 77 pounds) in just 9 months by adopting plant-based nutrition. After making the change in to plant based nutrition in 2016 , he's been able to cure himself of all the chronic diseases he was suffering from(High blood pressure, severe headaches, dandruff, chest pain, back pain, abscesses, heartburns, and a lot of dental problems) and have not been sick for a single day. And on top of that, h...2025-03-0356 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ATackling childhood obesity one family at a time w/ Dr Katrina NguyenIn this episode, Dr Katrina Nguyen, a pediatric gastroenterologist shares/discusses childhood obesity and how she's helping families (parents and guardians) tackle it. She shares her early childhood journey from Vietnam to America and how she almost lost her life as a little kid due to illness but miraculously recovered. She has now made it life's her mission help children live healthy active lifestyles by educating parents/guardians and healthy food options, exercise programs and tips on how to help their kids maintain health weight range. Her non profit organization works with gyms, sponsors and other bodies to organize...2025-01-1348 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AProtecting children from abuse is my Life's purpose w/ Sabrina OssoIn this episode, Sabrina Osso, shares with me why her life's purpose/mission is protecting children from abuse/toxic situations. As a survivor of childhood abuse, she has spent her life pushing against systems and family/cultural values that promotes abuse and violence. She founded OSSO safe which is a company that works with real estate, schools and law enforcement agencies to ensure children are protected and preserved from abuse. This is a very enlightening episode that sheds light on family dynamics, the legal system & child protective services (CPS) involvement in abuse situations. The goal of her company is...2025-01-061h 02Life As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ADiscussing life as an immigrant & Secrets to building a sustainable Cash Flow w/ Kirsha CampbellIn this episode, Kirsha Campbell shares the importance of building a steady/sustainable cashflow in 2025 and why it is better to to have a sustainable cashflow than just saving money in the bank. Kirsha is a CMA, CPA, bestselling author, CEO of CashLab and a financial expert who helps individuals, entrepreneur and business owners build and develop sustainable cashflow. She is originally from Jamaica, but migrated to Canada over 10 years ago where she lives with her husband and twin sons. We also talked about our experience as immigrants (culture shock, experiences & how we have navigated getting settled in a...2024-12-2347 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AMom of 6 shares 'Momsday' moments & 6 strategies to help struggling moms w/ Keri HensonIn this episode, I interviewed mom of 6- Keri Henson who shares her "momsday" event stories, challenges and what nobody tells you about being a mom. Keri is an author, speaker & a podcaster. She's the founder of the Momprepper website where she shares valuable information about motherhood and her journey so far. Through her podcast (Momsday Bunker), she provides a platform for Moms to come on share their stories of motherhood, the highs, lows, challenges and everything in between. Keri has experience a lot of tough moments in her motherhood journey, from her child battling neuroblastoma to another being...2024-12-1656 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ALife Advice from a former SWAT hostage negotiator (4 Truths to live by) w/ Terry TuckerIn this episode we bring you an inspiring story of a former basketball player, SWAT negotiator and cancer survivor- Terry. Terry Tucker is a former NCAA Division I basketball player, SWAT Hostage Negotiator, and cancer warrior for the past twelve years (which has included the amputation of his foot in 2018 and leg in 2020). He shares his journey from childhood to adulthood. Blessed with extraordinary height (6 foot 8 inches) and talent, he began to hone his athletic skills early on in life. Despite having 3 knee surgeries, he earned a full ride college basket ball scholarship and played the legendary against Michael...2024-12-0945 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AThe story of an ex-NFL wife (marriage, divorce and starting over) w/ Angela MarshallIn this episode, Angela Marshall shares her story of starting over and finding herself after her divorce from NFL ex-husband. Today, Angela is the CEO and founder on "In other words" by Stone. Angela Marshall is a Public Figure, business owner and former NFL (National Football League) Wife in the spotlight changing lives with her Story & Life platform. She is also a best selling author, a creative writer, motivational speaker, and the author of the book "Realities to Rags to Riches: Story of an NFL ex-wife". Angela starts by sharing her humble beginnings growing up with her grandmother and...2024-12-0253 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AAre you touch starved? (how to meet your needs) w/ Epiphany Jordan, MPH, CPHAre you touch starved? Research shows lots of people are touch starved and don't even know how t get their touch needs met. In this episode, I am joined by Epiphany Jordan, MPH, CPH who is an expert on the topic of human touch and we discussed the benefits of human touch. Epiphany shares what it means to be touch starved and how it shows up in things like depression, anxiety and sadness. It's been shown that there are chemicals that gets released when we touch each other which reduces our cortisol levels (stress hormones) and has so many...2024-11-2559 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AWhat you need to know about your mental health (an expert's advice) w/ Leah DeMarestIn this episode, we interviewed Leah DeMarest, an Iowa licensed mental health counsellor, author and public speaker and she shares the importance of understanding your mental health. There's a lot of shame around mental illness and her goal is to educate people about the importance of taking their of their mental health and de-stigmatizing, mental illnesses. She talked about the effect of trauma on the brain, the importance of taking care of our brain and getting therapy when we experience trauma. Just as we take care of our physical health, we should also take care of our mental health...2024-11-1857 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AFrom a life of prostitution & addiction to becoming an English Professor (My inspiring Story) w/ Becca Jacobson In this episode, Becca Jacobson shares how she went from prostitution to becoming an English professor. Becca who is now a sobriety and transformation coach empowers and helps people suffering from any type of addiction to overcome and recover. She was exposed to this lifestyle from a very young age because her mom worked an escort. In her late teens, she joined in the escort business to make money and not too long from then, became a full time prostitute which she did from ages 18 to 32. Age the age of 32 years old, she had an awakening and decided to...2024-11-1149 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AShe's a hands on wife with 9 to 5 Tech career but also sews, does wood working and jewelry w/ Ellie FigueroaIn this episode, we interviewed Ellie Figueroa who is a talented physicist, engineer and a wife with a successful 9 to 5 tech career. She realized at a very young age that she had a flair for arts and creativity. Despite knowing that, she opted to pursue a degree in Physics because of the opportunity it will provide her to problem solve and make the world a better place. However, she never lost that flair for arts. Her introduction back into creativity started with making jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets) for herself and for gifting others and then during the pandemic, she...2024-11-0449 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHow i overcame low self esteem (adopted at 6 weeks & never felt like i belonged) w/ Kelley SgroiIn this episode, Kelley Sgroi a mental health counselor shared her journey of healing from low self esteem/self worth to building self confidence. She was adopted at 6 weeks old and even though her adopted parents were loving, she didn’t feel like she belonged and always felt damaged and abandoned. Because her parents weren’t emotionally available, she wasn’t allowed to express her true feelings/emotions, always expected to behave and be a good girl. She developed the false belief system that she needed to be perfect to be to be alive, to exist. She said that when p...2024-10-2856 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AI'm skipping college for trade school and here's why w/ Xavier MezaIn this episode, Xavier Meza shares why he's skipping college for trade school (construction). He shares his personal story about deciding to take trade instead of the college route, even though everyone was against it. He believes that college isn't the only route to success and the hardest part of growing up is not listening to others when you believe something. Hope you enjoyed this episode?. Please Like, Share, Comment & subscribe. #college #tradeschool #genzers #podcast Please Subscribe and watch our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@LifeAsWeSeeItPodcast⁠2024-10-2238 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AI left my software company after 37 years to pursue my true purpose (Brushfires Ministry) w/ John "JR" RennieIn this episode, i interviewed John "JR" Rennie a former software company founder who quit/left his 37+ year old company after God called him to pursue his true purpose. The prompting inspired him to start the Brushfires ministry which is a ministry that helps believers discover their God given purpose and destiny. Using his software skills/coding expertise, he developed an interactive psychometric assessment methodology that helps believers or anyone discover their strengths and weaknesses and identify what their true calling/purpose is. He talks about how his ministry Brushfire minsitry is helping to equip and build disciples for...2024-10-151h 03Life As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ACan Christians Listen to Secular Music?In this episode Amaka and Zuki debate on whether you should listen to secular music as a Christian. Music is very spiritual and often connects us to a higher realm therefore it is important we're careful of the type of music we listen to. Even though secular music is more mainstream/contemporary and probably more popular than gospel music however, as Christians, we should strive to edify ourselves with spiritual songs that can build us up. The bible says we should edify ourselves with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs so the bible is very clear on the type of...2024-10-0728 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AOvercoming Shame: My Story of Surviving Abuse, Being Biracial & Growing Up Blind w/ Teisha GillespieIn this episode I interviewed Teisha Gillespie who shares the story of how she survived abuse and overcame shame as a blind biracial female growing up in a toxic family situation. Her mother was very emotionally, verbally and physically abusive to her and her sisters. At the age of 7 or 8 years, she was sexually abused by her uncle and her sisters also suffered sexual abuse by other family members. Teisha talks about going up biracial and why she prefers to identify herself "race-less". Teisha was born with a condition known as Retinitis pigmentosa and is legally considered blind, despite...2024-10-011h 02Life As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHow Childhood Trauma/Abuse Affects Your Weight & How I Fixed It (My Story) with Patty CabotIn this episode i interviewed Patty Cabot who shared her struggles with weight loss and relationships over the years due to her childhood abuse. Despite being very good with dieting, she suffered with weight fluctuations e.g. gaining 50 - 75 lbs every 2 years. She just couldn't figure out why she couldn't lose and maintain her ideal weight and have a successful romantic relationships, she believed her lack of romance was due to her weight. At the age of 38 tired of going through the same cycle, she went to see a therapist who specializes in eating disorders and began to help...2024-09-2448 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ALiving in Africa as an American, Isolation, Heartbreak & Acting adventures in Kenya with Jason CorderIn this episode, I interviewed Jason Corder a TEDx speaker, actor & writer who has lived outside the US for over 22 years. He shares his opinion and experience of his time living in Africa (Kenya), and dealing with isolation and lack of real community even though his career as an actor was flourishing. The lack of community/isolation in Africa ultimately led to the breakdown of his marriage. Jason's goal is to highlight the importance of social closeness and building strong connections. In his first TEDx talk, he talked about the importance of social closeness and re-establishing connections. Due to...2024-09-171h 09Life As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AShe lost everything after her divorce, Now she's helping others own homes (Tax Lien investing) w/ Natoyah Grinnon In this episode, i interviewed Natoyah Grinnon, who shared the story of how she almost lost everything after a painful divorce and how she worked herself to healing and is now a real estate investor, helping people buy/own their dream homes. Natoyah is a Tax Lien Expert dedicated to helping individuals achieve financial freedom through real estate investment. As a first generation immigrant from Jamaica, she talks about her early childhood experience helping her grandmother with her business, which helped her develop some business acumen and then migrating with her parents/family from Jamaica to America when she...2024-09-101h 05Life As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AThis simple mindset helped me build my business as a female CEO w/ Lori RogersIn this episode, i interviewed Lori Rogers who is multimillion-dollar and award-winning co- founder of a woman-owned business, built on relationships and positive mindset. She and her husband Neil founded Rogers Marketing and Positive Activity. In 2011, Lori began implementing the practices of Positive Activity and witnessed exponential growth in business, life, and the lives of those around her. She has helped audiences do the same, implementing simple daily activities and mindset shifts that attract a life-changing experience. She talks about the power of visualization and positive affirmations. Instead of dwelling on your fears or negativity, train your mind to...2024-09-0348 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHow to easily forgive someone who hurt you (using a of 1-10 scale) with Katharine GiovanniIn this episode, we talked about forgiveness. Living in a broken world, offenses are inevitable and you have to be willing to forgive people who hurt you in order to welcome good and happiness into your life. I interviewed Katharine Giovanni, a writer and a forgiveness coach who shared with us her proven method to forgiving anyone who has hurt or offended you. Katharine grew up in an alcoholic pickled home and had a strained relationship with her parents. After her parents got divorced in the 8th grade and getting terribly bullied in school, she toyed with the idea...2024-08-2746 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AFrom a scandalous Love Affair to Jesus: Patti Townley-Covert's StoryIn this episode i interviewed Patti Townley Covert who is the author of "The windblown girl". She narrates the story from her book, how an intense love affair on a Caribbean cruise ship led her to dependence on Jesus. As young girl she was addicted to men/relationships because she was trying to fill the void in her heart due to the absence of her dad. She met and married her first husband at 19 but the marriage wasn't a very happy one. On a fun Caribbean cruise trip with her mother, she surprisingly suggested she had an affair. Even...2024-08-2052 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and A"I was married to a Covert Narcissist for 30 years (My Story)" with Mia HanksIn this episode, I interviewed Mia Hanks, the author of Bridemade and a survivor of Narcissistic abuse. In her book (Bridemade), she chronicles her journey/30 years experience being married to her husband who she described as a covert narcissist. She chose not be on camera to protect her privacy but she succinctly shares her experience living with a man who emotionally, mentally and physiologically abused her through out the course of their marriage. At the start of the relationship, she experienced love-bombing which is typical of narcissistic relationships, he swept her off her feet and she quickly fell in...2024-08-1346 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHow she overcame abuse, adversities & 2 painful divorces (now married 37 years) | Mimi Tallo's storyIn this episode, i interviewed Mimi Tallo and she shared her personal story of overcoming abuse, adversities and 2 painful divorces and now happily married to the love of her life for over 37 years. Mimi is a podcaster, an author and the founder of Be Heard Women Empowering Women movement where she provides valuable resources for those seeking support and inspiration. In this episode, we delved into her life's journey (which is from her memoir and first book) “Raised by Wolves Trapped by Demons”. She went through the story of an early childhood of abuse and rejection, how she met both...2024-08-0655 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AAfter 2 tough birth experiences: Why I packed my bags & moved to Canada 🇹🇩On this episode I interviewed Damilola Kuku, a Nigerian immigrant who migrated to Canada in 2017 as an International Student with 2 children and her husband. She shared with me the story of "WHY" she moved to Canada with her family despite having a thriving photography career/business in Nigeria. As with any new immigrant, she had to adjust to her new country, dealing the very cold Toronto winters, culture shock, school work, raising her young children and being a wife and mom. Damilola made the brave decision to come to Canada after she nearly lost her life during her first 2...2024-07-3054 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AMoney or morals: Where do you draw the line? | Bad things people do for moneyIn this episode, we talked about the bad and unethical things people do for money. As humans, we must know where to draw the line when it comes to the pursuit of cash and affluence. Will your morals prevail or will greed prevail? We noted that poverty is at the root/foundation of why people engage in illegal and unethical activities to make money. There is no justification for engaging in unethical/illegal activities to make money because the end never justifies the means. We encourage people to work hard and live within their means. We also highlighted the...2024-07-2329 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AWhy LOOKS will always matter!: The advantages of pretty privilegeOn this episode, we discuss the advantages of pretty privilege. Pretty privilege are perks people who are considered conventionally attractive enjoy in life. Whether we admit or not, the society favors more conventionally attractive persons than others. As one who has benefitted and experienced favoritism due to being pretty/attractive, Ebere shares with me her earliest awareness of her privilege and how those experiences shaped her. She shares why she doesn't take her pretty privilege for granted and why she thinks it isn't fair. She admits that while she enjoyed the perks of being pretty in Africa (Nigeria), she...2024-07-1627 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AMy dating experience as a black immigrant woman in USA | "I'd only date men over 40..."In this episode, I am joined again by Ebere who shared her dating experiences as a black immigrant woman living in America. She shared her initial struggles as a new immigrant in America and what her current dating experience in America has been like. We talked about the struggles of online dating, dating as a mature single women and understanding the social cues in the dating world. Ebere listed out some criteria for a potential date/mate which mostly includes dating only men over 40, men who are financially stable, and men with good academic standing. We compare the differences...2024-07-0840 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AWhy you should enjoy your Life... | Some practical tipsIn this episode, we talked about Why you should enjoy your life. We discuss it from a scriptural perspective, does God want us to enjoy life and every good thing life's got to offer? And the simple answer as far as we're concerned is Yes. Religion has made us to believe that being poor is God's plan for us mostly because of the parable/story of the rich man & Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31. Most Christians attribute the eternal fate of Lazarus to his humble state and attribute poverty to righteousness or humility which is not what Jesus taught. The...2024-07-0125 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ASuccessful Nigerian Immigrant female banker in the US who loves to solo hike/camp in the wildIn this episode, I interviewed Ebere who is a successful Nigerian immigrant banker in NewYork city as she shares her passion and love for fitness and the outdoors (hiking, camping, backpacking, skiing, etc). Ebere immigrated to America from Nigeria over a decade ago and holds an MBA from the University of Houston, Texas. Ebere is a fitness and outdoor enthusiast and finds joy exploring the outdoors in her free time. She attributes her love for hiking to her dad who seldomly took her and her siblings to the farm/country in Nigeria as a kid. Her earliest memory of...2024-06-2538 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ALiving in Africa: Nigerians abroad have honest conversation about their life experiences in AfricaIn this episode, we share our experience of living in Africa as Nigerians living abroad. We share what we miss about home, the good the bad, the pros, the cons and everything in between. The goal of this podcast is to demystify and to redeem the image of Africa the media has potrayed for too long. Africa is rich both geographically, culturally and in human resources. While Africa is still lagging behind in many technological advancement, the continet has made huge strides. We talked about the bad things we do not like about Africa, things like corruption, mismanagement of...2024-06-1932 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AMistakes i made in my 20s and Life lessons/raw honest advice on dating, being true to yourself, setting goals, etcIn this episode we shared about "what I wish I knew in my 20s" as well as 6 life lesson learned and advice for young people. Your 20s are a crucial decade of your life because you are forming your own identity and coming into your own as an individual. The decisions you make in your 20s can affect the rest of your life so you have to be careful not to make catastrophic mistakes. These are our insights into navigating life as a young twenty something year old. We talked about the importance of being your true self, being...2024-06-1233 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AFinding gratitude in an age of entitlement (gratitude VS entitlement )In this episode, we talked about the power of choosing gratitude. Being grateful (gratitude) destroys entitlement mentality, fosters resilience and improves our relationship with others and with God. We shared how gratitude helps us focus on more important things and on the blessings we have like good health, breath, life, family, friends, roof over our head, food on our tables, etc People who practice gratitude are never entitled, they always look at the glass as half full instead of half empty. Instead of worrying about things we don't have, it is better to stay grateful and have gratitude affirmations...2024-06-0524 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AWorking in corporate America as an immigrant VS working in Africa (The struggles & Realities)In this episode we share our personal experience on the difference between working in corporate America (as immigrants) versus working in Africa (Nigeria). Having worked in both spaces for couple years, we outlined the differences we have noticed, the pros & cons, likes and dislikes, the dos and dont's, etc. Our con-census is that working in America is more difficult, time consuming, demanding, no work life balance and is more difficult fitting in. However, working in Africa (Nigeria specifically),has better work life balance, people are friendlier, it's easier to fit in and there's better community, etc. On the other...2024-05-2928 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AWhy many African marriages fail after relocating abroad | What couples need to doIn this episodes we discuss reasons why African marriages fail abroad (in the diaspora). As we all know, marriage takes a lot of work and when couples migrate to a new country, (example relocating from Nigeria to America, UK, Canada, Germany, etc) it can take a toll on the marriage dynamics/relationship. We delved into the key factors that affect marriages in the diaspora and one of the major factor we identified was "cultural differences". Africa being a patriarchal society, places a lot of power, authority and dominance on the husband, and when the couples relocate to western society...2024-05-2029 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AMy Fitness Journey | How I started in college AND still running as a Mom/Career Woman in AmericaOn this episode, we interviewed Ifeoma Muoto who is a public health administrator and community health facilitator. Ifeoma is a Nigerian immigrant who lives in Portland, Oregon USA with her husband and kids . Her journey to becoming and staying fit started many years ago while in college in Nigeria after losing about 30 pounds, she fell in love with running and has continued that lifestyle since then. Her daily routine involves 4 mile runs 3 to 4 days every week and a 10 mile run once a week. She has found a community of friends "her running family" who she runs with and they...2024-05-1340 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ALiving In America as an Immigrant : Our Expectations Vs. Honest Reality (10 years later
)On this episode we reflect on the reality of living in America. Expectations vs Reality of living in America for over 10 years as Nigerian/African immigrants. This episode ifollows the social media trend of "what i ordered" vs "what i got". We narrowed it down to 8 top topics where we compared our expectations (while living in Nigerias) of what life in America will look like, versus what life actually looks like for us in real life. Did America deliver on its promises/propaganda? Please keep watching to find out. As immigrants, we all have shared experiences and regardless of where...2024-05-0634 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AGoing for what you want in Life against all odds | Immigrant in America | Story of perseverance pt 2This is the conclusion of Opeyemi (Ope)’s interview. With a mindset to fearlessly pursue his dreams, Ope believes that going for what he wants is the secret to success as an immigrant in America. He is an accomplished data engineer and successful black business owner & entrepreneur in America. He moved to the US from Nigeria over a decade ago and shares with us his story of perseverance and determination. Having transitioned from a career as a process engineer at Intel to a data scientist/engineer at Amazon, he has established himself as an expert in his field teaching an...2024-04-2933 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AA Story of Perseverance: My journey to succeeding as a data engineer & immigrant in AmericaOn this episode, we interviewed Opeyemi (Ope) who is a successful data engineer and business owner in America. He came to the US from Nigeria many years ago without much but a fully funded scholarship and a sheer determination to pursue his graduate studies and succeed. He opens up about his childhood struggles. Having lost his father at a very tender age, he helped to support his mom to provide for the family. He recognizes his mom who he credits for all of his success. With little or no education, his mom singlehandedly raised him and his siblings by...2024-04-2236 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and A"Unwanted and Abused”: Marina's story of overcoming trauma & finding joy in helping others heal from traumaOn this episode, we interviewed a very special guest: Heulwen Marina Carrier. Marina is a Christian author based in Scotland. For over a decade, she has been helping women online navigate trauma and live an authentic faith life. Marina shared the story of her early childhood experience of being unwanted and rejected by her mom & abused by her step father until the age of 9 years old. She carried the guilt/pain of rejection as a little child and falsely believed she had to bear her own pain alone. Despite a tumultuous childhood, she was believed that the hand of God...2024-04-1048 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AOur honest reaction to God’s immeasurable Love (“He was with me in the toughest moments”)On this episode we discuss the Love of God. God's love is beyond human understanding/comprehension. In this season of Easter, we reminisce on God's great love for mankind. The bible says in John 3:16 that God so loved the world he sent His only begotten son Jesus to die for our sins and grant us salvation and redemption. We talked about the times we have experienced God's love, How God's love has always helped us through tough situations in life. God is always present even when we feel alone, he sees our limitations and is always there to help when...2024-04-0323 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHow Your Friends Influence Your Life (Our friendship story)On this podcast episode, we discuss how friends influence/affect our lives. Friends can affect our opinion on issues and how we view the world. As humans, we are social creatures created for relationship therefore friendship is very important in maintaining an overall wellbeing and living a balanced life. The the influence of friends in our social circles cannot be over-emphasized, people have missed their paths in life, being victimized, betrayed and gotten into troubles/danger by keeping the wrong friends. Zuki and Amaka delve deep into all of these issues. They recounted how they first met, their first...2024-03-2628 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AEmbracing Your True Essence: Living in Alignment with YourselfOn this episode, we talked about Living in alignment with your true self. In a world where authenticity and realness is rare, staying true to yourself can sometimes feel like an impossible task. However, living in alignment with your true self is not only achievable but also essential for genuine happiness and fulfillment. In this video, we discussed practical strategies and insightful tips on how to live authentically and in harmony with your true self. From knowing who you are, to knowing how to set proper boundaries, building your self confidence, practicing mindfulness and learning how to speak up...2024-03-1929 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ADiscussing What It Means To Be A Woman In The Modern World On this episode we discuss the role women play in the society. As we commemorate International Women's day which was celebrated on March 8th, we reflect on what it means to be a woman. Women have come a long way in today's world and society and have been at the forefront of many cultural/social changes. Regardless of expectations placed us by the society, somehow we always thrive and chart new frontiers for the upcoming generation of women. We talked about what women bring to the table "in" the family, organization and the nation. Women are exceptional in their...2024-03-1236 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AWhy we quit RELIGION - "It's all about the Optics!" On this episode, Zuki and Maki discussed the reason why the ditched/quit religion. Religion is man's pre-determined/procedural method to reach God. It is mostly all about about following rules and regulations and of observing doctrinal beliefs. As Christians, we lose our empathy and genuine love for others when we are led solely by religious beliefs and practices. Zuki and Amaka shared anecdotal stories of how religion impacted their Christian Walk and the reason why they have decided to stop been religious but be more spiritual. They talked about how many Nigerian/African households/churches hold on to...2024-03-0523 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ASingle & Unmarried: Dating mistakes I made as a church girl & Lessons learnedOn this episode, we talked about being single and unmarried. Zuki shared dating mistakes and wrong mindset she had in her 20s that impacted the way she viewed relationships, marriage and who an ideal life partner (husband) should be. She shared stories of how her upbringing in a traditional Nigerian/African Igbo home subconciously impacted her ability to live her best life as a SINGLE woman because she did not want to intimidate the right man/husband. She was told she always had to "tone" it down and not do "too much" to attract an ideal man/partner. Having...2024-02-2735 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AWhat we like & don’t like about being Black/Immigrants in AmericaOn this episode, we discussed our likes & dislikes about being black and an African immigrant in America. We thought it was a great time to talk about our experiences as immigrants in America since February is black history month. We reflect on our rich Nigerian culture and heritage, our music, parties, clothes, food (suya, jollof rice, etc), and everything that makes us unique. We talked about the perseverance African Americans despite the history of oppression they have had to endure. Amaka highlighted the need for everyone (especially people in law enforcement) to adopt "cultural humility" which is knowing how...2024-02-2026 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AWhat Makes a Good Husband? - Signs to look out for On this episode, we discussed How to know who to marry. Amaka shared several signs to help women identify a potential husband (partner). Marriage is a beautiful thing when done with the right person. We discussed red flags to be on the lookout for while dating for example, physical abuse (slap and apologize), emotional abuse (silent treatment), pride and stubbornness (being set in one's ways/talking down on people). We also talked about good signs/green light to show that a man will make a good husband e.g. kindness, empathy, being considerate, etc. Marriages fail when only one...2024-02-1339 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ASigns of True/Genuine Friendship (encore) n this podcast episode, we share our thoughts on friendship and loyalty. We talked about traits/characteristics of a true/good friend as well as toxic traits that can ruin a good relationship/friendship (friendship tests). We talked about about how Transactional Friendship results in high maintenance friends which leads to dissatisfaction and mistrust. We delve into heartwarming stories, thought-provoking discussions, and practical insights that will inspire you to cherish and nurture the bonds that truly matter. Have you been hurt by a friend or do you have great friends that you're thankful for? Please support us by subscribing...2024-02-0650 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AAllowing Men Take The Spotlight - Discussing our own type of feminismOn this episode we discussed the topic "when feminist do too much". We think Feminism should go out the window especially in the framework of marriage and relationships. Feminism is the advocacy for gender equality and continues to be a hot and polarizing topic in the Christian Faith and in most religions because the man is seen as the head and leader of the household. This makes the feminine ideology a taboo in a lot of cultures and religious doctrinal beliefs. When the woman takes a back seat, the man (her husband) is able to lead and serve in...2024-01-3026 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ASpare The Rod, Spoil The Child or NOT | Side effects of parentingOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss "Spare the rod and spoil the child". Kids are people who need to be treated and nurtured with care. While it is important to discipline children, it is important not to be emotionally or physically abusive towards them. We discuss 4 parenting styles (authoritarian, authoritative, permissive and neglectful). In our opinion, the authoritative parenting style was much more common in the past generation. Being 80s and 90s kids, we identify more with that style. However, with the next generation of GenZ, that style might no longer work. We briefly talk about "gentle...2024-01-2332 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and A4 Solid Goals to help Jumpstart your Year (what has worked for us)On this episode, your hosts (Amaka and Zuki) share their spiritual goals for 2024. Setting goals helps us accomplish desired results by following specific action steps. There is no better time to define those steps than at the beginning of the year. The top 4 goals/habits discussed are: increased prayer time, soul winning/evangelism, studying God's word and generosity to the church. Listen as we share our strategies and plans on how to accomplish these top 4 goals for the year. Hope this episode blesses you. Please do well to leave us a review, Like and Comment. We appreciate your support! 2024-01-1829 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ALife is Spiritual: You need to stay WOKE to overcome evil manipulationsOn this episode, we delve into the spirit realm. Life is spiritual and as Christians and followers of Christ we have power and authority over demonic forces and principalities. In our African context, the slang word "village people" is often used to describe haters, enemies, frenemies and those with bad intentions against us. We talked about how we can overcome such people/powers through prayers and standing on the authority we have in the name of Jesus. We talk about how the enemy likes to keep people ignorant to generational issues/patterns/curses and prevents them from seeking deliverance and...2024-01-1823 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHow this GenZ immigrant defied all odds to graduate with a Computer Science degree in AmericaOn this episode, hosts (Zuki and Amaka) interviewed Emmanuel, a young Gen Z immigrant who shared his personal story of migrating to the US from Nigeria at age 18. He talked about his struggles starting with meeting people with different accents and having troubles being understood because of his accent. He talked about how he overcame homesickness by being more sociable and interacting with people from differ backgrounds. Being casually told by a friend he could have ADHD due to his inability to sit still and focus on a task, he began to look for ways to manage his ADHD...2024-01-0137 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AAn Immigrant Student's Experience In America: "Memorizing Only Works 20% Of The Time"On this episode, we interviewed our special guest Kosisochukwu Stanley, a young immigrant student from Nigeria. He shared the hurdles he went through to obtain his F1 student visa after two previous denials in Lagos consulate. He narrates his experience transitioning from life in Nigeria to graduate school life in the US, his academic struggles, the lessons he learned and the wise advice he got from his research advisor/professor that helped him. He talked about how the style of teaching and learning in the US differs from the style in Nigeria and what prospective international students should keep...2024-01-0141 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ASharing the raw honest struggles we faced as new immigrants in the USA | Story TimeIn this episode, we talked about our experiences as new immigrants in America. We moved from Nigeria to the US over a decade/shy of a decade ago. The journey has been very interesting and eventful. As immigrants, regardless of where we live in the world, we all have shared experiences and similar stories of survival and integration into the country we settle in. Some of the major challenges we faced was adapting to a new culture, learning the language or in our case, "the accent", getting used to the weather, the food, the social norms, etc. It can...2023-12-1843 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and A8 things we MUST LEAVE in 2023: Slow drivers, Calling people out publicly, Casual Christianity, etcAs the year draws to a close, we must sit and reflect/evaluate habits, patterns and practices that either served or didn't serve us and look for ways to reset for the upcoming new year (2024). On this podcast episode, we listed out 8 things we hope people will stop doing in 2023. These are mostly pet peeves of ours which we are sometimes guilty of as well. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please Subscribe, Like and leave us a comment. We’ll like to hear your opinions. Thank you Please Subscribe and watch our YouTube ch...2023-12-1129 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and A'You never do it right!': Dealing with criticisms and feedback from peopleOn this podcast episode, Zuki and Amaka talked about criticisms and effective ways to handle them. While criticisms suck (especially when destructive), constructive criticism is good and can direct you to becoming a better version of yourself. While it is easier to welcome criticisms when done correctly in love, it is hard when we know it is coming from a destructive place of wrong intent e.g. from haters, trolls or negative people. Hope you learn a thing or two from this episode that helps you with your your relationships/friendships. #criticisms #feedback Please leave us a review, like...2023-12-0630 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ASelf-care Is Not a Privilege It's a Necessity. Here's Why... On this episode, Amaka and Zukkie discuss the importance of Self Love. One of the ways to practice Self love is by practicing Self care. Our society and culture makes it seem self care is selfish. However, it is important to note that you can only love others to the degree that you love yourself. As humans, it is important that we fill our cups/meet our needs first so that we can efficiently meet the needs of others. We discussed how to take care of every part of our being - Body, Soul and Spirit. Having a good...2023-12-0648 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AThe Truth about moving to America as a Teen: My immigration storyOn this podcast episode, your hosts (Zukkie and Amaka) are joined by Ellie, who shares her amazing journey of immigrating to America from Venezuela as a teenager. Ellie holds a PhD in Physics and works as an Engineer in a big tech corporation. She landed in the US in 2001 just few weeks before 9/11 happened, amidst the world crisis and turmoil, she was able to quickly adjust and integrate into her new life in America as a seventeen year old. She has excelled academically, spiritually and in her relationships. She shares her story of how she was able to overcome...2023-11-2257 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ATop 4 Signs it could be time to Leave Your Job, Relationship or GoalsOn this episode, your hosts Zukkie and Amaka share top signs to look out for to know when to quit/leave a relationship, friendship, career/job, situationship, et.c. They also share signs to know when to stay. Quitting gets a bad rap but it isn't totally a bad thing, preserving your energy from what doesn't serve you allows you to utilize it for what is most beneficial. There is no need lugging around what doesn't serve you anymore. As we near end of the year, it's important to evaluate our lives and understand what is working and what...2023-11-2235 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AThriving in Corporate America as a Mom and a Woman of ColorIn this episode, we interview our first female guest Temitope (Temi). Temi is a senior engineer in a big tech corporation and shares her personal career story. From immigrating to the United States from Nigeria about 10 years ago, to becoming a mom of 3, she shares her journey to maintaining a healthy work life balance and thriving in a predominantly male ecosystem. She manages and balances her busy work schedule by leaning on her support system (which includes her husband and friends). Her Faith in God has also helped keep her grounded and going. One mindset she believes every immigrant...2023-11-2248 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AWhat Makes You, You? (discovering Your True Identity)On this episode, we discuss the topic of Identity. Who are you? It is very easy to tie our identity to work/career, money, relationships, influence, etc. However, those are all easy pitfalls. The only way to know our identity is to look to the one who made us - God. He knows the purpose for which He fashioned us, hence drawing our identity from Him is important. It is interesting how our identity is tied to our purpose and life's mission. Today, a lot of people are seeking validation & identity from social media which is very fickle and...2023-11-0330 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AImportant/Vital roles Fathers play in the Life of a ChildOn this podcast episode we discuss the vital role of fathers play in the lives of their children. It has been said that children/kids get their identities from their dads, therefore having a good dad helps a child form a solid sense of self and belonging. Parenting can be hard and both moms and dads play a crucial role in the life of a child, however the dominant presence of Fathers in a home helps to provide safety, healing and a sense of belonging to the children. Often as Christians, the relationship with our earthly fathers determines how...2023-10-2435 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AMoney Secrets from an Expert: How to Save and Invest For a Brighter Future In this podcast episode, we interviewed our very first guest (Amaechi) who is a sound investor with a deep background in Finance. From varying experiences in the Insurance sector to managing financial and operational risk in the bank, he has a judicious knowledge of money and investments. He shares with us the importance of cultivating a "savings" culture for early retirement, difference between traditional 401K and IRA/Roth IRA. He also delves into Cryptocurrency (digital gold) and the proper mindset to have when it comes to such investments. We also discuss other topics like how to build/improve your...2023-10-1639 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AFaith or Fear? Believing for future husband/spouse and testimonies of the times God came through! n this podcast episode we discuss Faith. Faith is a bold trust and complete belief in the integrity of God's word which is often demonstrated by actions. We analyze the story about a group of mature single ladies in Nigeria who dressed up in wedding gowns to a church service. This was done as a demonstration of their Faith in God to give them a husband/spouse/life partner/soul mate. While the internet is divided on their opinion about it, we join in on the conversation to share our own views/opinions. We believe as Christians, it is...2023-10-0933 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AStanding up against Bullies and knowing that not every open door is from God. Today is World Day of Bully Prevention, and the entire month of October is Bully prevention month. On this podcast episode, we discuss Bullying, Social Injustice and how it impacts our society. We highlight the unfortunate incident involving the demise of popular Nigerian artiste "Mohbad" whose former record label bullied, harrassed and taunted, leading to several depressive episodes and allegedly, his untimely passing. Bullying is an abhorrent societal issue that needs our collective effort to combat/put an end to. Bullying can leave both physical and emotional scars on its victims and perpetuates a cycle of toxicity. From the...2023-10-0232 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ALearning to Say NO: Setting Boundaries in Dating, Work, Family Relationships Establishing Boundaries are a necessary part of any successful relationship. Boundaries help set the limit to what we can or can't do and defines the terms of engagement with others. Boundaries are necessary to protect us from codependency, abuse, manipulations and control of others. It's important to know when to set and enforce boundaries otherwise we stand the risk of burnout and resentment. In "communal based " culture like ours (Nigerian/African) where individualistic mindset is discouraged, setting boundaries can be difficult but setting them will allow us avoid resentment and conflicts in relationships. Join us on this podcast episode...2023-09-2533 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ASaved and Unhealed: Dealing with Unresolved Trauma (emotional wounds) as a ChristianOn this episode we delve into the often unspoken topic of unresolved trauma within the Christian community. We believe that healing is a journey, and it is okay to acknowledge and confront our scars. We talk about the different categories of Trauma and how they can impact human behavior and interpersonal relationships (ptsd, c-ptsd). We dive into how therapy can be a useful tool to help resolve and unentangle past emotions that could be hindering our emotional wellness. We share our personal experiences with trauma and how online therapy (better help online therapy) was useful. The church should be...2023-09-1851 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ASelf improvement: 3 Mistakes we Made with REJECTION and Lessons we Learned.. Rejection is a bitter pill we all have to swallow at some point in our lives. In this video, we share our personal journey of dealing with rejection, the mistakes we made along the way, and the invaluable lessons we learned. From letting go of internalizing rejection, to letting go of avoidant and other toxic behaviors, we have learned how to embrace our uniqueness and remain grounded as God's loved and accepted children. Regardless of how many times you have been rejected or who has rejected you, You Are Enough. Join us on this episode as we delve into...2023-09-1241 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AAre They Really Your Friend? Signs of True Friendship and Loyalty (The dos and don'ts)In this episode, we share our thoughts on friendship and loyalty. We talked about traits/characteristics of a true/good friend as well as toxic traits that can ruin a good relationship/friendship. We talked about about how Transactional Friendship results in high maintenance friends which leads to dissatisfaction and mistrust. We delve into heartwarming stories, thought-provoking discussions, and practical insights that will inspire you to cherish and nurture the bonds that truly matter. Have you been hurt by a friend or do you have great friends that you're thankful for? Please share us experiences with us in the...2023-09-0450 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AOvercoming Offense: Finding Forgiveness in Difficult Relationships In a world of hurting and flawed humanity, offense, betrayal, negativity, conflicts is absolutely unavoidable. However, learning how to deal and respond in such situations is very paramount to maintaining healthy relationships and keeping our peace intact. In this thought-provoking video, we delve into the realm of offense and forgiveness, exploring the incredible impact it has on our lives. Join us as we uncover the significance of forgiveness in navigating the complex dynamics of offense. Discover the transformative power that lies within our ability to let go of grudges and replace negativity with love and understanding. #mentalhealthawareness #healingjourney #growthmindset...2023-08-2847 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ABreaking Free: Overcoming People-Pleasing and Embracing AuthenticityAre you tired of constantly putting others' needs before your own? In this episode, we share stories of times when we have fallen into the people pleasing trap and what we learned from those experiences. Join us in this eye-opening episode as we delve into the world of people-pleasing and discover the keys to embracing your authentic self. Learn how to set boundaries, say "no" with confidence, and prioritize your well-being without guilt. Unmask the people-pleasing tendencies that may be holding you back and embark on a journey of self-empowerment. It's time to step into your true essence and find...2023-08-2249 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AThe Raw Truth about Generosity, Witnessing a surprise proposal, fun mini-vacay and other random bantersWelcome to another heart warming episode. On this episode, we dive into the topic of generosity, what it means to us and ways we demonstrate generosity to others. Amaka shares her awesome mini-vacation trip to Hood river which includes witnessing a surprise proposal :-) and Zukkie rants about Elon Musk changing her beloved twitter change to "X". Join us as we share heartwarming stories, powerful insights, and inspiring examples of how giving back can truly change lives. If you believe in the magic of spreading positivity, compassion, and joy, you've come to the right place. Subscribe and be part of...2023-08-1457 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AOur Soul winning Tales 📣 & Rant about Nigeria’s fuel subsidy removal, "Japa" & N8k BAT money?? 💰👀Join us on this episode as we share our personal journey of preaching the Gospel, our successes, failures and struggles as we strive to fulfill the great commission as mentioned in Mark 16:15. We also address the state of affairs in Nigeria including the pressing issue of fuel subsidy removal and increase in gas/fuel prices, the rumored news of N8,000 federal aid for every Naija citizen. "Japa" is also now in the urban dictionary? Through engaging narratives, we'll take you through our evangelistic experiences, highlighting the impact of faith and community as well as the current plight of Nigerians under...2023-08-0750 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AHow we got baptized in the Holyspirit đŸ”„đŸ”„ plus fun vacation and weekend recount 😎In this video, we share our personal and transformative journey of receiving the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, evidenced by speaking in tongues. đŸ™đŸ”„ Join us as we recount the moments of seeking a deeper connection with God and the powerful encounter that forever changed our lives. đŸ•ŠïžđŸ’– Through authentic testimonies and heartfelt reflections, we hope to inspire and encourage others on their own spiritual quests. Whether you're already familiar with speaking in tongues or curious about this profound gift, we invite you to be part of this inspiring conversation. Like, share, and subscribe to stay connected and be inspired on your faith journey...2023-07-3148 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and AStory time: Our Salvation story, Fun weekend recount and Personality typesOn this first episode, join us as we narrate our fun 4th of July weekend beach experience with family and friends. Get to know us as we discuss our personality types and how each personality type is unique and special. Finally, we crown it up by sharing our individual Life-Changing Salvation Story. In this captivating video, witness a deeply personal account of our life-altering encounter with Jesus Christ. Watch episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/H_1VGqmhO1s?si=8tmC0VA6M5F-boRW2023-07-2553 minLife As We See It with A and ALife As We See It with A and ATrailerWelcome to Life As We See It with A&A podcast. These are the tales of two friends sharing their Faith experiences and other random random banters. This trailer gives a little insight into what this podcast is all about. We’re Glad to have you here. Please subscribe and come back for more amazing contents. Thank you 2023-07-2401 min