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TheChrisKoka"Lost Is Also A Place: Opportunities In The Dark" With Desmond Buasu"Lost is also a place. Sometimes the opportunities before us require us to enter into lots of dark places. You will be covered with fear but you have to face your fears!" - Desmond Buasu.
In this epic-sode, Desmond shares with us how we can make the best of opportunities in life. All it takes is to seek even if you seem lost. The treasure is always closer than you think.
Listen, Share & Enjoy!2024-09-1538 minTheChrisKokaFrom The Lens Of A First Time Father đś With Carl Eli N.In this heartfelt episode, we hear from a first-time father as he reflects on his journey through fatherhood.
From navigating the challenges of pregnancy to adjusting to life post-pregnancy, he shares the emotional highs and lows of becoming a dad and how it has shaped his marriage and life.
What does it really mean to be a first-time father?
Step into the world of Carl Eli N. as he shares his emotional journey through fatherhood.
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2024-09-021h 11TheChrisKokaFollowing Our Passion & Making A Difference With Olivia & Sandrine"I may not be able to save the world, but I can definitely help a woman in my village" - Olivia.
Following our passion isnât just about personal fulfillmentâit can also be a powerful way to contribute to the world. In this episode we learn how Olivia and Sandrine are striving to make a difference in their fields of work.
Be it small acts of kindness or major contributions, the goal is to make a difference wherever you find yourself.
Listen, Share & Enjoy! 2024-08-3131 minTheChrisKokaLearn To Show Up For Yourself With GenevieveIn this episode, we sit down with Genevieve who shares her journey of perseverance and self-reliance. She opens up about the importance of showing up for yourself, embracing the truth that the world owes you nothing, and the mindset that has driven her to succeed against all odds. â¨Listen, Share & Enjoy2024-08-1218 minTheChrisKokaContentment Vs Complacency: Finding The Balance With Daniella, Danielle & ErnestEver wondered the difference between your 1st day at work and your 200th day? The 1st date with your partner and the 50th date? Are you giving yourself too much graces and settling with being mediocre ?
Join me with Daniella, Danielle and Ernest as we explore the fine line between being satisfied with where you are and the potential pitfalls of settling for less.
Listen, Share & Enjoy2024-07-291h 33TheChrisKokaMid-Year Adulting Check-In With Millicent, Edna & Poku GeeHappy Mid-Year Everyone! Whew! We have done 6 plus months of 2024! Congratulations!
In this epic-sode, we check in with Millicent who is navigating life as a fresh wife, Edna also juggling adulthood with her second child and George navigating singlehood and moving away from home for work.
In whatever phase you find yourself, the key message is "take it one day at a time!"
Listen, Share & Enjoy! 2024-07-211h 33TheChrisKokaMen's Mental Health: The Role Our Upbringing Plays In Our Mental Health With Nana Akwasi & Edwin IssahIn today's episode, we explore the profound impact of upbringing on men's mental health with special guests Nana Akwasi and Edwin Issah.
Nana & Edwin share how childhood experiences, family dynamics, and societal expectations shape emotional well-being and influence mental health in adulthood.
They share personal stories and insights, shedding light on the challenges men face in acknowledging and addressing mental health issues.
Listen, Share & Enjoy2024-06-301h 12TheChrisKokaMen's Mental Health: "Who Was I? Who Am I? Who Do I Want To Be?" With Ernest, Isaac & ShushuOur mental health is a daily battle we face and it is important always to have a system in place to check how you are doing on this journey from time to time.
The constant asking of "Who Was I? Who Am I? Who Do I Want To Be?" from time to time helps you appreciate how far you are on this journey.
Ernest, Shushu & Isaac share their experiences with us in this episode.
Listen, Share & Enjoy!2024-06-231h 43TheChrisKokaMens's Mental Health: We Are "Hu-MAN" Before Men With Mordecai, Nii & Kwaku BrobbeyHappy Father's Day! Happy Men's Mental Health Awareness Month!
In this epic-sode, Mordecai, Nii & Akyea talk about what mental wellness means to them as men, their stressors, and the systems they have built around their lives. Finally, they talk about the need to give men a lot of grace because men are "HUMANS" before men!
Listen, Share & Enjoy! 2024-06-161h 09TheChrisKokaAppreciating Our Careers (Part 3): "Navigating Career Transitions: From Engineering to Finance" With Dora YouriIn this episode of "Appreciating Our Careers," we explore the journey of Dora Youri, the Head of Wealth Management at ICWealth who transitioned from engineering to finance, shedding light on the twists and turns of career paths and the importance of embracing change. Dora shares personal insights and experiences, highlighting the unpredictability of career trajectories and the value of seizing opportunities.
Dora encourages us to never give up, enjoy the journey, and remember that sacrifices will be made on our career journey!
Listen, Share & Enjoy!2024-04-2134 minTheChrisKokaAppreciating Our Careers (Part 2): "The Fragility Of Life: Inside The Life Of A Medical Doctor" With Dr. Mamechie ArmahThrough candid reflections and personal anecdotes, Dr. Mamechie provides a glimpse into the profound joys, challenges, and moments of connection inherent in the life of a doctor!
Dr.Mamechie shares how her career makes her appreciate life every day and always keeps in mind that life is fragile, thus making her cherish every moment with family, friends, and loved ones and the beauty of life.
Listen, Share & Enjoy.2024-03-1732 minTheChrisKokaAppreciating Our Careers (Part 1): "Embracing The Chaos In Software Engineering" With Jeremiah Chienda"The poor you will always have with you...", in other words, "the deadlines you will always have, the backlog you will always have", but what are you doing to keep an eye on the bigger picture in your career? - Jeremiah
The tech industry is like the sports world where you are praised in your youth but become less relevant as you grow unless you embrace a new kind of growth.
Jeremiah shares his career as a software engineer and inspires us to never stop growing and always embrace the chaos in our careers as...2024-03-101h 00
TheChrisKoka"Who Am I As A Partner?" (Female Edition) With Vanessa & Portia"Take your time, get to know the other person for who they truly are by asking a lot of questions." - Vanessa
Join us as we explore the diverse experiences of two remarkable womenâVanessa & Portia âas they share insights, stories, and advice on communication, trust, and personal growth in their respective relationships.
Listen, Share & Enjoy.2024-02-181h 20TheChrisKokaWho Am I As A Partner (Male Edition) With Price Akiina & John FoliThey say people change in relationships and marriage over time. In this episode, we get to hear from Price who has been married for a while now, and John who is also in a committed relationship, to understand their journeys as individuals in their respective relationships.
"Respond, don't react" is the key takeaway from this episode for men in relationships and marriage!
Listen, Share & Enjoy!2024-02-111h 11TheChrisKokaNew Year....Struggling MeThis episode is based on my recent article, "New Year...Struggling Me! in which I talk about making daily improvements no matter how small they may seem and keeping in mind that these compound over time and lead to remarkable results.
"Those times when you donât feel like working and youâre too tired and you donât want to push yourself but you do it anyway! That is the dream, it is not the destination, IT IS THE JOURNEY.â - Kobe Bryant.
I hope you stick to daily improvements in 2024! Cheers2024-02-0509 minTheChrisKokaHappy New Year 2024: "The Essence Of Routines" Hosted By Sharon GibsonIn this episode hosted by Sharon, I share insights into the power of routines and their impact on our physical and mental health. From the tranquility of structured mornings to the flexibility needed for a dynamic life, we explore how routines bring a sense of order and purpose to our chaotic world.
đ¤ Ever wondered how routines contribute to productivity, stress reduction, and overall life satisfaction? Or perhaps you're curious about creating adaptable routines that foster a healthy work-life balance.
Routines donât have to be boring & to get further in li...2024-01-2244 minTheChrisKokaLast EPIC-SODE For 2023: "Vibes & Inshallah" With Aseyee & EdnaHello!!!
Thank you for journeying with the ChrisKoka Podcast throughout 2023.
In this epic-sode, we spend time with Aseyee & Edna as we have a retro on 2023.
Learnings, Moments, Lessons, Crying!
Happy New Year! Sending you all the love!2023-12-311h 05
TheChrisKokaUp Close With Black Excellence Starring Kelsey HightowerWe are thrilled to unveil the captivating episode "Up Close with Black Excellence" featuring the remarkable Kelsey Hightower! đď¸â¨
Kelsey is known for his expertise in cloud computing, Kubernetes, and open-source technologies and attaining the status of #distinguished engineer during his time at GoogleIn this episode, Kelsey opens up about his life journey, personal growth, and the pursuit of excellence.
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Share your...2023-11-121h 12TheChrisKoka"Navigating Career Change As A Young Mother" With Bey FaithIn this special episode, I officially host my first Rwandan guest and we shine a spotlight on the incredible strength and resilience of young mothers navigating career changes.
Bey shares her journey and how her husband has been very supportive from day one through her entire journey. From being a software engineer and working from 8 am till 1 am and having her husband taking care of the baby all through the period!
This episode offers valuable insights, practical advice, and unwavering support for mothers daring to redefine their paths and...2023-10-2936 minTheChrisKokaMental Wellness: Are You Healthy In Your Mind? : With Desmond & GaoneIn this episode, we learn about mental wellness from the perspective of philosophy and psychology. We hear things about the mind, wellness, and other things.
The question is, what is mental unwellness? Gaone says, "There's no health without mental health and not suffering from any physical illness does not equate to being healthy"
Imagine you have 2 dogs, one friendly and the other wild. Which one will you want to feed? the wild or friendly? Well, it all depends on what you want. That's how our mind works. we all have sub-personalities. The...2023-10-1553 minTheChrisKokaThe Importance Of Taking Breaks With TheChrisKoka (Hosted By Sharon Gibson)Hey Lovely Podcast Community.
In this episode, I was hosted by Sharon Gibson on her podcast and I spoke about the need to take breaks and how important it is to take breaks from time to time.
The question is âHow do we stay consistent with the idea of breaks & how important is it to inculcate breaks in your life?â
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TheChrisKoka"Replan, Redefine And Hope Again" With Prince Tagoe"The best of plans may fail. The best of relationships may become strangers. The best of hopes may be disappointed" - Prince Tagoe.
In all things, adaptability reigns supreme. Prince shares his experience with us on how we need to learn to be adaptable in life as everyone is on the never-ending journey of figuring life out and we will all remain students of life till we eventually die.
Some of his experiences shared include how he had to redefine his personal goals and plans when he was told...2023-07-2342 min
TheChrisKoka"Self-Awareness: The Start Of True Spirituality" With Desmond Puopelle BuasuThe First Podcast Episode Of 2023 Is HERE!
"Take the experiences from the past, use them to make your life in the present better, and create a future for yourself using both the past and the present and remember that the human being is a being that is capable of bargaining with the future!" - Desmond Buasu.
According to Kierkegaard's existential stages of life, there are three stages. These are the aesthetic, ethical, and religious stages respectively. The aesthetic stage is characterized by pleasure, a sense of emptiness, and enjoyment...2023-07-0941 min
TheChrisKokaBonus Episode: The Joy Of Growing With TheChrisKoka (Hosted By Sharon Gibson)Most people are so scared of growing up; celebrating their birthdays, and experiencing old age but Chris and I have some great news for you. Listen to this episode & have a new perspective on growing up
Another bonus episode for you my cherished listeners before 2022 ends.Â
I was featured on a podcast hosted by Sharon Gibson.Â
Listen, Share & Enjoy.2022-12-3146 minTheChrisKokaGoodBye 2022: Tips On Preparing For A New Year - The Marathon Of 2023!Amid the nerves that come with New Year, New Goals, New Me, and New Everything,  itâs easy to get things wrong. In this episode, I share points I got from  12 marathon race tips that should help you get things right while preparing for a new year.
I promised an episode before the year ends, so here you are!Â
Happy New Year In Advance! Wishing you the very best the comes with 2023 & beyond! 2022-12-3135 minTheChrisKoka"Where Are You?" - A Guide To Discernment With Fr. TempleIn an era where we are beginning to think like our tweets,  it has become very easy to lose sight of essential things like finding ourselves and our purpose.
In this episode, Fr. Temple sends us back to the Garden of Eden when man was asked a question for the first time; "Where Are You?"
God wasn't asking about man's location in terms of latitudes and longitudes. It was a question of "where are you in terms of your relationship with your Maker?"
It's time to answer that question in our own lives a...2022-10-021h 20TheChrisKokaAppreciating Our Different Upbringings (Part 3) With Jon, Shushu, Etornam & SenaCan an adult acquire a certain personality trait just because of childhood experiences?
In adulthood, we continue to strive to fulfill the desires we developed in childhood. Even a single childhood experience such as being the youngest child can affect the life of the child into adulthood.Â
In this episode, we have our amazing guests from Parts 1 & 2 with us and talk about how our upbringings affect our relationships & day-to-day friendships.
Listen, Share & Enjoy!2022-09-252h 17TheChrisKokaAppreciating Our Different Upbringings (Part 2) With Akua, Etornam & SenaCan an adult acquire a certain personality trait just because of childhood experiences?
In adulthood, we continue to strive to fulfill the desires we developed in childhood. Even a single childhood experience such as being the youngest child can affect the life of the child into adulthood.
Ever wondered how it feels like to grow up seeing your parents happy and then separate after a while? There's also growing up seeing your parent's love life as your 'goals'.Â
In this episode, Sena & Etornam talk about their unique upbringing and how it has made t...2022-09-181h 13TheChrisKokaAppreciating Our Different Upbringings (Part 1) With Akua, Shushu & Jon.Can an adult acquire a certain personality trait just because of childhood experiences?
In adulthood, we continue to strive to fulfill the desires we developed in childhood. Even a single childhood experience such as being the youngest child can affect the life of the child into adulthood
Adulthood can be seen as an extension of your childhood experience. A person will try to fulfill their childhood desires when they become an adult in a way that is acceptable to society and culture.
In this episode, Shushu shares his unique military-style upbringing and Jon...2022-09-111h 30
TheChrisKokaEscaping The Normal : The Need For Adventure With Jeff & EdwardHappy New Month!!! Yes, you need a break! It's been eight months of back-to-back hustle!
Everyone deserves a good adventure and traveling is the best way to achieve it. Adventure travel â going beyond the sandy beaches and city breaks â can have plenty of benefits aside from providing you with enjoyment and memories.Â
One benefit of an adventure is that it helps you see new situations, learn about nature at its rawest, and experience new cultures and traditions that will give a new perspective on life. You will see your own troubles and the good things you h...2022-09-0430 min
TheChrisKokaLife Mapping, Self-Awareness & Growth With Eva Mwangi"Self-awareness is one of the most powerful skills to acquire in life. It makes it easy to charter a career path, define relationships, and makes it easier to handle daily situations. Thus self-awareness is the basis of building good mental health hygiene." - Eva Mwangi.
"Life mapping is a retrospection of your life. Doing this will give you ideas on what you should do next. You could pick up a hobby you enjoyed in the past. You could go back to a mindset you had before. E.g. I noticed how motivated and hungry I was early...2022-08-2837 min
TheChrisKokaFailing Forward: Picking Up After A Setback With Efua Brew HammondâIn life, the question is not if you will have problems, but how you are going to deal with your problems. If the possibility of failure were erased, what would you attempt to achieve?"
The essence of man is imperfection. Know that you're going to make mistakes. The fellow who never makes a mistake takes his orders from one who does. Wake up and realize this: Failure is simply a price we pay to achieve success.
In this episode, Efua shares with us the need to identify the difference between failure and a setback and sh...2022-08-2151 min
TheChrisKokaGod In The Midst Of Chaos With Chiamaka Kwazu, Ph.D"I care about everything that bothers you. I will finish what I start in your life" - GodÂ
At times, we will feel as if God has singled us out for what feels like an unusual difficulty when the person next to us seems to be blessed with ease. Have you ever reasoned, like me, that you are more deserving than your neighbor or brother or sister? It's a dangerous self-righteous assessment.Â
Every chaos brings with it a new layer of God that you need to experience and also a new layer of yourself you ne...2022-08-1450 minTheChrisKokaHappiness, Validation & Humility With Daniel Sarpong JnrThere's no such thing as a "perfect life", but at every point in time, we have the ability to create "perfect moments". - Daniel Sarpong JnrÂ
Humility is about emotional neutrality. It involves an experience of growth in which you no longer need to put yourself above others, but you don't put yourself below them. Â
There would always be people who have achieved more than you have in certain areas. Being scared and having fear to interact with such people isnât humility; thatâs a low self esteem. Celebrate other peopleâs wins, but donât le...2022-08-0742 min
TheChrisKokaFaith & Mental Health Finale: Healing Is Not Linear With Matilda Marsha TurksonâAlthough the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.â â Helen Keller
Faith & Mental Health series comes to an end today with Matilda Marsha Turkson who shares with us her journey of dealing with depression & how she's taking life one hour at a time and deciding to find meaning in the little things.Â
Yes! It is possible to overcome whatever you are going through no matter how difficult it may seem! Matilda has found life meaningful once again and looks backward with gratitude and looks to the future with hope! 2022-07-3136 min
TheChrisKokaFitness & Mental Health: Hitting The Gym After Broken Heart With Senyo & PhilomenaHeartbreak is a horrible thing, regardless of the reason. For some people, it can make it difficult to work, eat, and be around other people. Although heartbreak is an emotional feeling, there is a physiological connection between your mind and body. Therefore, what you think and feel emotionally will affect how you feel physically, and vice versa.Â
If you wonder if exercise can mend a broken heart, IT CAN! It is one of the healthiest and easiest ways to help yourself begin to feel better. Â
In this episode, Philomena & Senyo serve us hot about the be...2022-07-291h 08TheChrisKokaFaith & Mental Health: What You Need To Know About TraumaTrauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer-term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.
Complex trauma happens repetitively. It often results in direct harm to the individual. The effects of complex trauma are cumulative. The traumatic experience frequently transpires within a particular time frame or within a specific relationship, and often in a specific setting.
It is possible to heal from emotional and psychological trauma. We know that...2022-07-2456 minTheChrisKokaFaith & Mental Health: Dealing With Sexual Abuse With Rennibai & VanessaRecovering from sexual assault takes time, and the healing process can be painful. But you can regain your sense of control, rebuild your self-worth, and learn to heal.Â
In this episode, Rennibai shares that no matter what we go through or how broken we become as a result of sexual abuse, we can surrender our broken pieces to God, and He will fix us and make us stronger and even more beautiful.Â
Rennibai wrote a devotional about recovering from sexual abuse. Find the resource here https://naakwaamah.com/pages/out-of-the-silence-free-download.Â
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TheChrisKokaFaith & Mental Health (Part 2): Coping With Grief & Loss With Vanessa VanderpuyeOne of lifeâs most difficult experiences is losing a loved one or losing something we were once attached to. It would be somewhat easier if grief followed a linear path, with stages that neatly fit into boxes. But big feelings can emerge all throughout the grieving process.Â
Itâs human nature to want to avoid painful experiences. When we lose someone or something important to us, we may feel like we wonât be able to cope with the pain of grief. But âwe only learn about our capacity to handle things by moving through them,â says Wendy...2022-07-1058 minTheChrisKokaRemaining Committed To Your Fitness Journey With David KumiWhen you begin your fitness journey, it may seem like an exciting prospect. At first, you might be eager to reach your fitness goals and find yourself completely committed to it. For a time, you may be able to keep up with your regular workout routine and maintain good habits. But sooner or later, you may hit a rut.Â
Once a workout routine becomes repetitive, it can get boring. You might find it hard to stay committed. Rather than feeling your initial zeal and excitement, you might have to drag yourself to work out on some days.2022-07-0824 min
TheChrisKokaFaith & Mental Health: Finding The Balance With Vanessa VanderpuyeMental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the world we live in.Â
Mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to personal, community, and socio-economic development.
It is important to understand the state of your mental health from time to time so that you do n...2022-07-0334 min
TheChrisKokaFitness Friday: Dangers Of Living A Sedentary Lifestyle With Dr. David AppeagyeiSedentary lifestyle is a lifestyle type charaterized by an abundance of sedentary behavior. A person living a sedentary lifestyle is often sitting or lying down while engaged in an activity like socializing, watching TV, playing video games, reading or using a mobile phone or computer for much of the day. In this episode David Kumi and Dr Appeagyei educate us about the risks and dangers of living a sedentary lifestyle and also offer us solutions so that we can live healthy in our environment characterized by abundance of sedentary behavior. Listen, Share & Enjoy!2022-06-2438 min
TheChrisKokaFather's Day Special: Untold Tales Of Fatherhood With Mr. DeiWhen a man becomes a father, his world changes more than a man without offspring can quite understand. Having children colors every aspect of a personâs life, enriching it here, complicating it there, bringing joy and frustration, pride and fatigue, and often enough, plenty of abject confusion.
âFathers, like mothers, are not born. Men grow into fathers and fathering is a very important stage in their development.â David Gottesman
In this episode, our father of two lovely boys, Mr. Dei speaks about his journey and how he is working to become a better father every...2022-06-1955 min
TheChrisKokaSoft Life 101 - Thriving As An Adult: The Need For Self-Care With Abena WilliamsIn a society in which people are expected to work long hours and pass on vacation days, there is an underlying belief that we must always be productive â which can ultimately take away from opportunities for self-care. But by taking some time out to engage in self-care, you may relieve the pressures of everyday life and reset yourself to get back to a healthy point where productivity is once again maximized.
Remember that self-care is all about you. What works for one person may not work for another, but thatâs the beauty of a self-care routine. Perhaps some suggestions you...2022-06-1234 min
TheChrisKokaFitness Friday: The Need For A Fitness Mindset With David KumiA fitness mindset is a mindset that sees life as a journey, rather than a bunch of destinations. Once you truly understand that, you begin to realize that the joy is in the journey.Â
You begin to celebrate your small successes and look at your obstacles and mistakes as challenges rather than failures.
You also begin to see through your efforts of consistently taking baby steps, developing GOOD habits, focusing on the process rather than the goal, and eliminating your stinking thinking (in whatever area of life you want to improve) you are developing a f...2022-06-1022 min
TheChrisKokaGetting Your Finances Right With Jeff Prince KeluruA class titled âFinance for Young Adultsâ usually isnât part of a high school curriculumâan unfortunate oversight that leaves many young people clueless about managing their money, investing, saving, and staying out of debt.Â
If you are struggling to handle your finances, you likely need to create a budgetâa plan for spending your money each month, based on how much you typically earn and spend. A budget is your best tool to change your financial future.
In this episode, Jeff shares how he budgets and also guides us on short and long-term investments...2022-06-0527 min
TheChrisKokaSurviving Long Distance Relationships With Dr. Eno.KâIf you want to live together, you first need to learn how to live apart.â â AnonymousÂ
Long Distance relationships are usually a great learning journey for couples. This is an opportunity for you to prove your love for one another. According to a Chinese proverb, âReal gold is not afraid of the test of fire.â Instead of thinking that this long-distance relationship is pulling you two apart, you should believe that through this experience, the both of you will be bound together even stronger.
Dr. Eno. K shares her experience of surviving a six-year long-distance relationshi...2022-05-3032 min
TheChrisKoka"It Always Gets Better": Tales Of A Young Mother With Edna MensahâThe natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.â âJessica LangeÂ
In this episode, Edna shares her journey as a young mother and talks about how tough the journey gets at times but is inspired by the words of Eno Quagraine who said "it always gets better" and how motherhood has changed her perspective on specific issues and yet the loves the journey as it makes her grow.Â
Once again, a supportive husband is mentioned on this...2022-05-1528 min
TheChrisKokaMother's Day Special : "Surviving Motherhood" With Eno Quagraine (Talkative Mom)âMotherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. Itâs huge and scaryâitâs an act of infinite optimism.â â Gilda Radner
âWhen you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.â â Sophia LorenÂ
Have you ever thought about what motherhood entails?Â
Join me in this special episode with Eno Quagraine (Talkative Mom) as she shares her journey in motherhood and how she is balancing being a mother, a wife, and an entrepre...2022-05-0854 min
TheChrisKokaDiaries Of An Entrepreneur (Part 4): "The Blessing Of A Great Team" With Derick OmariâIn Ghana, people just clap for you but they do not support you.â - Derick Omari
Did you know that only 1 out of 10 children with disabilities are the ones who are able to go to school?
Join me with Derick Omari, an award-winning Ghanaian using technology to create life-changing opportunities for persons with disabilities.Â
âOne of the greatest blessings I have in my life is the people who have been with me through all this. People see my name, but it is really not me. It is my teamâ - Derick Omari
Der...2022-05-0142 min
TheChrisKokaDiaries Of An Entrepreneur (Part 3): "You Can't Leave A Legacy When You're Helping Someone Build Their Legacy" With Mansa RichardsonThe nature of being an entrepreneur means that you fully embrace ambiguity and are comfortable with being challenged regularly. Oprah Winfrey once said, "Every time you state what you want or believe, youâre the first to hear it. Itâs a message to both you and others about what you think is possible. Donât put a ceiling on yourself."Â
In this episode, Mansa Richardson shares her entrepreneurial journey and shares how she approaches her work daily. She either goes big or goes home! She's either giving it a 100% or she's not doing it at all.Â
Ma...2022-04-2440 min
TheChrisKokaDiaries Of An Entrepreneur (Part 2): "I Still Haven't Used My Degree" With Naschell AmarhFashion designers hold a special place in our world. Their talent and vision play a big role in how people look and also contribute to the cultural and social environment. They love to study fashion trends, sketch designs, select materials and have a part in all the production aspects of their designs.
In this episode, Naschell shares her journey moving into fashion design and the stigma that comes with it in our society which still cherishes white-collar jobs & careers. Â She shares how she's moved past comments like "beautiful graduate and you are a seamstress" and still moving o...2022-04-1833 minTheChrisKokaDiaries Of An Entrepreneur (Part 1) With TheBartender & A Data Scientist (Andre Afful)The nature of being an entrepreneur means that you fully embrace ambiguity and are comfortable with being challenged regularly.
Starting a company is a riveting roller coaster of emotions with tremendous highs and at times, difficult lows, but one thing that can always help us through the ups and downs is to connect with some of the people close to us on the same journey!
Mixing drinks started as his passion while in his final year and he has nurtured this passion and is currently turning his passion into profit!
...2022-04-1037 minTheChrisKokaBuilding Successful Careers (Part 4): Takeaway & Next StepsIn life, there are winners, losers & people who do not know how to win. Navigating your career can be confusing and frustrating. In building successful careers, we have learned different ways we can navigate our careers in our 20s & 30s and how we can make the best of these times. Thus, we have learned how to win! I hope you apply all these principles & win in your careers!
In this episode, I share my takeaway from all the episodes and also share my 2cents!
Thank you for journeying with us through "Building Successful Careers". I...2022-04-0316 minTheChrisKokaBuilding Successful Careers (Part 3) - Having A Radical Risk Mindset But Remaining Grounded In Reality With Lutz Ziob"My biggest success in life is that I am still married to the first person that I did marry and I am very glad about this and the fact that my children are also well-grounded" - Lutz Ziob.
A German History Teacher who built a global business career in technology and education. He describes his career as an "accidental" career. Spent over 16 years at Microsoft starting as a General Manager and then jumped on the Skills4Afrika Initiative to support the development of talents & careers in Africa
Lutz Ziob talks about the need to do...2022-03-2738 minTheChrisKokaBuilding Successful Careers (Part 2) "The Foundation Takes Time" With Lily Edinam Botsyoe"My dad told me to read medicine, but guess what, I did not make it to medical school which was my first choice course, nor did I make it to Pharmacy which was my second choice, but rather made it to my third choice programme - Computer Science and here I am today as an Executive Director at Hacklab Foundation" - Lily.
"When you talk about "building", you need to understand that building takes time, you need to understand that building is hard, and remember that the foundations matter, and it takes a lot of patience so...2022-03-2049 minTheChrisKokaBuilding Successful Careers (Part 1): "Do It While Your Hair Is Black" With Shamima NyamekyeIn this episode, Shamima, a 21-year old career & educational consultant joins us for our series, "Building Successful Careers"
Be original. Why be an "OK" doctor when you can be a great lawyer? When it comes to building successful careers, the first thing is to start out with what you are passionate about and begin the journey.
Don't just rely on passion, you need to also cultivate the habit of researching and connecting with people who are where you want to be. Passion alone won't sustain you, you will also need to figure out how you...2022-03-1353 minTheChrisKokaBuilding Deep Meaningful Relationships (Finale Edition - Let's Make Friends) With Aba Turkson & Justice TsarYouâll have your goodbyes, but youâll have a new start with everyone you meet.
âYou canât stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.â â A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
In this episode, Aba Turkson & Justice Tsar who are friends but haven't yet met in person talk about how they met, and how they are keeping up with their 'virtual friendship'. Â When it comes to all of our relationships, we must be intentional about reaching out. It doesn't matter who re...2022-03-0638 minTheChrisKokaBuilding Deep Meaningful Relationships (Friends II Edition) With Prince & JasmineIs the key to a happy relationship just being your partnerâs friend?
It sounds a little too easy, but according to research by Dr. John Gottman, long-term vitality and connection are maintained through moments of intentional friendship woven throughout the course of your relationship.
Do you do fun things together during your free time? You donât have to have the same interests as your partner, but you can absolutely enjoy time spent together by engaging in one of their (or your) interests.Â
In this episode, Princ...2022-02-2752 minTheChrisKokaBuilding Deep Meaningful Relationships (Squad Edition) With Natural Hair Girls"Friendship is EVERYTHING! Friendship is more than talent. Friendship is more than the government. Friendship is almost the equal of FAMILY! Never forget that!" - The GodFather (Mario Puzo)
Vanessa, Portia, Rosemary, Venetia, Adoma, Tracy, and Yaa share their journey as friends and how they've built and maintained deep friendship bonds for the past six years.Â
Studying the same course in college, and having some make it to Law School while others struggled to make it was almost a breaking point but with empathy, love, prayer, and constant communication, that only made them stronger as f...2022-02-201h 11TheChrisKokaBuilding Deep Meaningful Relationships (Friends Edition) With Aba TurksonHealthy relationships--those that are mutually caring and giving--are necessary for personal success. Everyone needs someone to learn from and share ideas with. Good relationships offer understanding when you fail, confidence when you're in doubt, and celebration as you go through life. They also allow you opportunities to give, mentor, and share.Aba Turkson & I share our journey as friends how we've built an amazing friendship over a period.Remember, Friendship is everything, Friendship is more than talent, Friendship is more than the government. Friendship is almost the EQUAL OF FAMILY! Listen, Share & E...2022-02-1336 minTheChrisKokaBuilding Deep Meaningful Relationships (Family Edition) With Mordecai MensahâIn many sibling relationships the rate of conflict can be high, but the fun times in the backyard and the basement more than balance it out. This net-positive is what predicts a good relationship later in life. In contrast, siblings who simply ignored each other had less fighting, but their relationship stayed cold and distant long term.â âPo Bronson and Ashley Merryman
Most of us grew up in the typical setting where our siblings are nothing but just siblings and thus there's no form of true intimacy and connection.Â
In this episode, Mordecai shares with us the...2022-02-0637 minTheChrisKokaBeing Grateful & Knowing That Nothing Just Happens"When each day is the same as the next, itâs because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises." - The Alchemist.Â
It's important to take time to reflect on how far we've come especially as we're already through one month of a new year.Â
In this episode, I talk about being grateful and knowing that nothing just happens. All will eventually make sense.Â
Remember, âGratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial...2022-01-3007 minTheChrisKokaCrushing Your Finances In 2022: A Guide To Personal Financial ManagementGood money management supports a better quality of life and enables you to say yes to new experiences and achieve major milestones. Dreaming of owning a home or setting a goal retirement age isnât fun when you donât know how you can turn that dream into reality.
By taking proper financial management steps, setting a budget, and creating a savings plan, you can project your income and saving capabilities over time. This episode teaches you make those plans and use them as motivation to be diligent in your budgeting and money management. Listen, Share & Enjoy!2022-01-2317 minTheChrisKokaThe Need To Have A Meal Plan: A Guide To Flexible Diets With Perpetual AsiamahWhat exactly is meal planning?
Simply put, it is planning all of your or your familyâs meals for the week.
Some simple planning ahead can make life a little easier and healthier, and we are all about that! If you have never attempted meal planning and the idea sounds overwhelming, donât stress! This episode with Perpetual (a food blogger) provides you with tips you need for meal planning and having flexible diets!Â
Don't forget to be intentional about healthy eating as you are about other areas of your life!
Listen, Share...2022-01-1636 minTheChrisKokaLet's Crush 2022: A Guide To Planning & Goal Setting.âSetting goals is the first step from turning the invisible to visible.â âTony Robbins.
You may have really struggled with goals before. And if you are like me, you might have even failed all of the goals you set for yourself in a year. But this doesnât have to be true of you anymore.
In this episode, I share tips & strategies on how we can set goals for ourselves be it yearly, quarterly, monthly, or weekly!
âYou canât go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change t...2022-01-0932 minTheChrisKokaâDear Godâ - Encountering God Through A Prayer Journal With Aseyee MensahâIn the beginning GodâŚâŚâ As we grow up, we mostly struggle to pray and also struggle to put God in our day-to-day activities. Prayer Journals help us find God in a fast paced world and also keep up connected with Him from time to time. Aseyee speaks about her experience of prayer journaling to encounter God! Happy New Year and we pray you encounter God more this year through prayer journaling!2022-01-0257 minTheChrisKokaLast Episode For 2021 With Aseyee Mensah!Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!!Â
Thank you for journeying with theChrisKoka Podcast throughout the year! Bringing you the best of Christmas with Aseyee as we reflect on how 2021 has been with all the ups and downs and how we are super grateful for the gift of life above all and looking forward to an amazing 2022!
Cheers! Listen, Share & Enjoy2021-12-2643 minTheChrisKokaOn Finding Purpose With Ewurabena Bonful CudjoeIf you wake up every day filled with apathy or dread or total boredom, youâre probably not doing what you were meant to do. God has created you uniquely, has really good things planned for you and one of the fruits of the Spirit is joy (Galatians 5:22).
However, if you go about your days experiencing little fulfillment, you may be wandering from your God-given purpose. Fulfillment comes from doing rewarding, meaningful, purposeful things. From a job that taps into your skills and passions. From a relationship that involves giving and receiving.
Ewurabena shares he...2021-12-1933 minTheChrisKokaVision, Purpose, & Goals With Makafui BrempongâChampions arenât made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them; a desire, a dream, a vision.â Muhammad Ali
As January is officially upon us and most people are working on their resolutions and goals for the year ahead, I thought it would be very fitting to have an episode on vision, purpose, and goals to guide us in our preparation for the coming year!Â
Makafui shares some very important things on vision & purpose!
Listen, Share & Enjoy!2021-12-1227 minTheChrisKokaTime To Shoot Your Shot: Review & Next Steps With Vonna SophieAfter listening to everything all our guests discussed in "Before You Shoot Your Shot Parts 1 - 4", it is now time to listen to key points from each episode and final takeaways!
The core of every relationship is "Friendship" and for this kind of friendship to succeed, one must be very intentional and put in the work. One core part of this work is "communication".
Your ability to communicate with your partner and ensuring your message is well understood as intended is the key for successful relationships.
Listen as Vonna Sophie shares her takeaways...2021-12-0544 minTheChrisKokaBefore You Shoot Your Shot (Part4): You Can Build The Relationship Of Your Dreams With Jesse & StephanieYes! You can build the relationships of your dreams! It's going to take work. You have to be very intentional about the type of relationship you want and work towards it every day.Â
Right from meeting the person the first time, to the unlabeled activities, to the labeled activities (dates)! Jesse & Stephanie share their love story remind us that even though it is not easy, it is still very possible to build the relationship of your dreams with the help of God!Â
Listen, Share & Enjoy!2021-11-281h 13TheChrisKokaBefore You Shoot Your Shot (Part 3): What The Girls Need To Know With Daavi Adzo & Bubune"If you do not stand for something, you will fall for anything". So many are the misconceptions and assumptions flying around about the requisite feminine traits for a healthy relationship. A lot of them are unconfirmed, unrealistic, and harmful. This episode is thus, an attempt to redirect the hungry traffic of young women to constructive, helpful, and challenging ideologies.
"Dignity, Devotion and Diligence", according to Daavi Adzo, and "Heart, Head and Hands", according to Bubune are the keywords you should keep with you regardless of what you miss in this episode.
Listen, Share & Enjoy! 2021-11-211h 17TheChrisKokaBefore You Shoot Your Shot (Part2): What The Guys Need To Know With Isaac & MordecaiBefore you enter into a relationship, discard any preconceived thoughts about women! You need to have a plan, you need to know yourself. Donât just follow feelings, when the feelings come, give it some time, when the feeling feels so sweet, it just means relax!
âAs a man, the question should not only be, what do you want in a woman but also what do you want from yourself?â - Mordecai
âThe guys know what they want from a lady in a relationship but do the guys know what they must do before they enter in...2021-11-1453 minTheChrisKokaBefore You Shoot Your Shot (Part 1): The Need To Build Great Friendship First! With Eno Quagraine (Talkative Mom)Every relationship is unique, and people come together for many different reasons. Part of what defines a healthy relationship is sharing a common goal for exactly what you want the relationship to be and where you want it to go. And thatâs something youâll only know by talking deeply and honestly with your partner.
Before the person becomes your partner, the person must be your friend! The foundation of every relationship is genuine and true friendship.
In this episode, Eno shares her love stories with all its lessons (good & bad) to
Let's lear...2021-11-0744 minTheChrisKokaAdulting Journey With Edna & AseyeeWe know weâre all figuring it out in this adulting journey every single day. The good thing is, weâre not alone and with God things will definitely turn out fine! Edna talks about adulting as a young and married woman while Aseyee talks about adulting as a young and single woman! Listen, Share & Enjoy!2021-10-3136 minTheChrisKokaMental Health 102: Handling Stress With Isaac Buah JnrIf you are feeling overwhelmed by stress, you are not alone; we all go through stress from time. But the question is, how do we handle the stress we go through from time to time?Â
Everybody has the blues, feels anxious, loses interest in enjoyable activities, or gets stressed sometimes, but when it continues for a long time or interferes with daily activities, it may be more serious.
Stress is the body's response to any demand or pressure. These demands are called stressors. When stressors in your life are constant, it can take a toll o...2021-10-2430 minTheChrisKokaTaking Care Of Myself - Mental Health 101 With Mordecai Mensah"Time will heal you but it will not heal you if you do not have an outlet. What you do with your time while in that season is what will heal you." - Mordecai Mensah.Â
Yes! Mental Health Awareness Month. Taking care of your mind, body, and emotions at every stage of your life is very important especially as we are in a world where everyone is trying to be "hardcore". It's okay to be soft! It is okay to cry!
Mordecai tells us how he takes care of his mental health from time to t...2021-10-1735 minTheChrisKokaUp-Close With Daavi Adzo - The Journey Is The Reward!Life doesnât always go as expected! We do not always achieve the goals we set, but what do you do when you find yourself in that situation?Â
Daavi Adzo shares how she resented French & Spanish when she initially got admission to the University of Ghana but pushed through & made first-class honours with three awards!Â
She also shares about her family background & not making excuses based on your background but rather believing you can change the status quo no matter your family background!2021-10-1038 minTheChrisKokaContentment, Entitlement & Gratitude With Dr.Eno KThe butterfly wasnât born a butterfly, it was once a caterpillar, so ugly and no one took note of it but when it became a butterfly, everyone noticed it!đ - Dr. Eno K
When you are content, there are a lot of gains! Be genuinely happy for people and make time to carve your path while on this journey called life. - Dr. Eno K
We are in an era where a lot of us feel like we are not making progress because of the progress we see other people make and thus has cause...2021-10-0332 minTheChrisKokaKindness Is Contagious! Always Be Kind - With Justice TsarBeing kind not only has a direct effect on others, but it has a positive impact on yourself as well. Everybody can use a little bit of kindness in their life, and with World Kindness Day right around the corner, it is about time to start spreading the love. Kindness starts with you and with kindness quotes, itâs easy to spread a little love.
Justice Tsar talks about learning to be kind first of all to yourself & then to others! Remember, kindness is contagious, ALWAYS BE KIND!2021-09-2635 minTheChrisKokaBehind The Gram With The AfroGirlâWhen you are building and you are being intentional about it, it will stand the test of time!â - The AfroGirl.
We can all get lost in endless social media which can affect various areas of our lives! Diana (The AfroGirl) talks to us about life behind Instagram!Â
Donât be deceived by the âsuccessesâ you see all the time! Keep to your journey and keep building yourself! Take a break from the gram! Â
Do not always believe everything you see online! We show you what you want to see! - The Afrogirl 2021-09-1932 minTheChrisKokaFailure Is Not Above Anyone With Afua Kesewa Boateng.At a point in time, her GPA was 1.9, but she managed to finish with a GPA of 3.3 and she is now with Goldman Sachs as a Software Engineer in London!Â
Afua Kesewa Boateng shares her story in this episode called, âFailure Is Not Above Anyone.â She tells us not to be moved by the success pressures on social media but rather remain focused and learn from our failures & move on!!
Indeed, there is light at the end of everyoneâs tunnel!
Listen! Share, & Enjoy!
2021-09-1229 minTheChrisKokaMind Transformation 101 With Daniel Sarpong Jr (Africa's Greatest Sales Coach)"When the grapefruit says it is sweet, it is not saying that other fruits are not sweet, it is simply saying what it knows about itself. It is not pride, it is self-awareness and it doesn't invalidate the sweetness of other fruits" - Daniel Sarpong Jr.Â
In this episode, Daniel talks about what it takes to begin the process of mind transformation! Remember the scripture in Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will o...2021-09-0531 minTheChrisKokaSpirituality In The 21st Century: Going Back To The Basics With Nana Ama ThelmaMost of us try to balance life, work, school, and everything with God, but the thing we are missing is, we do not balance things with God, we rather balance things IN GOD! In today's episode, Nana Ama Thelma speaks about steps to take to begin to capture the Father's Heart! Let's all go back to the basics of truly seeking GOD FIRST!
Listen, share, & enjoy!2021-08-2930 minTheChrisKokaConnecting The Dots & Being Grateful With Brian Fleischer"You cannot connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something â your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.â â Steve Jobs
Rejected by Legon Medical School in 2014, Brian shares his journey of how the rejection only opened greater doors of Stanford & Yale to pursue his dream of becoming a medical doctor!2021-08-2238 minTheChrisKokaUnderstanding Growth Mindset - MJ's WayMichael Jordan was a human with average talent who transformed himself into the greatest basketball player who ever lived. He wasnât born with the raw talent of a champion, he molded his character into one. How did he do it? One word: Mindset.
In this episode, I talk about what it means to have a growth mindset & how one can begin to embrace this mindset! Listen, Share & read more on Carol Dweck's research on Mindset! 2021-08-1519 min
TheChrisKokaSpirituality In The 21st Century: Finding The God-Balance In A Fast-Paced World -With Fr. Kpanie Addy SJHey Guys! Welcome to another episode of the TheChrisKoka Podcast! In this episode, Fr Kpanie Addy talks about the steps we can take to find God-balance in our fast-paced world and a world where there are many distractions and so many things competing for our attention! Â The key scripture was, "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed!" We are called to find our "very early in the morning" in our everyday lives! Listen, Share & Leave Your Comments!
2021-08-0829 minTheChrisKokaYou Cannot Be What You Haven't Seen! - With Abena WilliamsHey Guys! Welcome to another episode of your favorite podcast! In this episode, we learn about how passion and determination go a long way to contribute to success in any area of life! Abena talks about her journey into academia and shares how important it is to have the right people to guide you whenever you want to try something new! Oops she mentioned dreaming constantly about Chemistry!!! Imagine! Don't forget to subscribe, listen & share!2021-08-0129 minTheChrisKokaFighting Silent Battles!Hey Guys! I know there are times we all feel like giving up because of certain challenges we face! This episode is here to give you that bit of inspiration & motivation to keep up the good work! Remember, we don't quit when we are tired. We quit when we are DONE! All the best!2021-07-2512 min
TheChrisKokaMeet TheChrisKoka: Part 2 - From The Lens To Law!Hey Guys! Welcome to Episode 2 of Meet TheChrisKoka! In this episode, we hear the story of starting out in a career and knowing that it is okay not to figure everything out! Life is a WAR! Sometimes we lose, sometimes we win, but in everything, we have to keep moving! Listen more and share!2021-07-1829 min
TheChrisKokaMeet TheChrisKoka: Part 1Hey Guys!!!!! How can I start a podcast called "TheChrisKoka" without having TheChrisKoka on it! Yes! We have my dad on this first episode to talk about his early life and share some advice to young people trying to figure it out in their 20s to 30s! I hope to enjoy it! Watch Out for Parts 2 & 3! Mic-check!!!! Check-check!2021-07-0429 min
TheChrisKokaTrailer: Welcome To TheChrisKoka PodcastHey Guys!! Welcome to TheChrisKoka Podcast! Yes I am officially ready to share my knowledge & experiences in life, growth, career, faith, family, relationships and everything to inspire & motivate you to become the best version of yourself!2021-06-2500 min