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Love, Stella.20. Your Covenant with Your DestinyHey Gorgeous! Welcome back to The Love, Stella Podcast where we have conversations to stimulate your mind and feed your soul! So happy to share a brief life update and welcome you to Spring- a season of renewal rebirth. I start the episode by sharing some ways I am romanticizing my life this Spring and how through nature and decluttering. I then share a summary of my experience at the Badass Workshop curated by Bozoma Saint John. Thank you for listening, please like and follow this podcast and I look forward to being in community with you all this year!
2025-03-1917 min
Love, Stella.19. Born to Stand Out with Bukky George-TaylorHey Loves- I am so happy to share this mini masterclass in personal branding and excellence. My conversation with Bukky George-Taylor, a PR expert in name and in practice was long overdue. She is the founder of Robert Taylor Media, one of the directors of The Lagos Today Newspaper, Director for Strategic Partnerships of The Luxury Network Nigeria, founder of Africa's first tourism App, Crawl Africa and was Chartering President of the Alpha Alpha Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in Lagos, Nigeria. We discussed the importance of family, how to build a sustainable business that...
2024-07-1845 minLove, Stella.18. Calm, Centered and Sexy with Dr. Kimberly FarrisHey Loves! This episode is such a breath of fresh air and I am happy to bring you this conversation with Dr. Kimberly Farris. Kimberly is the owner and founder of Kymistri Wellness, LLC. She is a Vinyasa yoga instructor, Certified Vibrational and Sound Therapy practitioner, Trauma Informed Sensual Yoga Instructor as well as a public health professional working in chronic disease prevention for the government. With this background, it is clear that she is the perfect person to speak with to deep dive on self and soul care, meditation and the importance of mindfulness. The conversation was refreshing...
2024-07-1247 minLove, Stella.17. Excellence Personified with Dr. Janet AdetuWelcome back to the Love, Stella Podcast! We are so happy to share this conversation with Dr. Janet Adetu. She is an Executive Professional and High Performance Coach who I met when I was Communications Director at the American Women's Club in Lagos. This podcast, we discuss her natural gifts and how she was able to hone and refine these gifts as she made progress up the ladder of excellence. We, of course, also touched on self care and the importance of putting yourself first- she shared some of the tools she uses in her self care arsenal. You are...
2024-06-2746 minLove, Stella.16. Stella's Wheel of Life and Making 2024 Count.Happy 2024 and thank you for listening to this podcast! This episode of The Love, Stella Podcast shares some strategies on making 2024 your best year ever. Using the Wheel of Life concept adapted by Ali Abdal, Stella shares her strategies on how to do a life audit first then prioritize the key areas you want to tackle. She then goes on to share housekeeping updates on the podcast. Spoiler alert: We will be putting out more podcast episodes that will be more focused and more interactive. Please help us by subscribing to this podcast and rating our podcast. 5 stars...
2024-01-2320 minLove, Stella.15. Flow like Water with Roxanne BougsinSeasons Greetings, Gorgeous! Welcome to a new episode of the pod, a video episode at that. *hand clap* I am pleased to bring you this conversation with Roxanne Bougsin. She is a thespian, Kizomba Queen and Mental Health Advocate who I had the pleasure of meeting and working with briefly from 2019-2020. She shares updates on her life, her journey in media and entertainment as well as her love for dance. Do you know where Kizomba originated from? It's something I learned in our conversation. We get deep as we address the question that Sylvia left on the last episode...
2023-12-061h 04
Wildlife WeeklyThe Bald Headed Saviour: Vultures (Season 3 EP 1)Vulture populations on the African continent have plummeted catastrophically over the last 50 years, with some species declining by as much as 97%. Seven of the eleven African vulture species are at risk of extinction. In West Africa there is high demand for vulture parts, majorly driven by belief-based use. In some communities, vulture heads are erroneously thought to contain mystic powers and are used in making traditional charms and medicine. In Nigeria, vultures are also sold in markets as food and protein supplements. Vulture eggs are also highly sought for money-making rituals and are believed to cure madness and various...
2023-11-2123 min2023-11-021h 17Love, Stella.13. A Toast to You with Stephanie HendersonHey Friends! We are back this week with an amazing episode. We start off with a brief life update as well as a petite Ted Talk on the differences between Self Care and Self Love. We are in conversation with Stephanie Henderson of The Self Care Focus a gathering space for intimate events in Marietta, Georgia. We talk about her self care journey, the birth of The Self Care Focus and how important it is to strive for the life that you want. We also cover the books that are currently on our nightstands. The book I was speaking about...
2023-10-2237 min
Love, Stella.12. Living a Gifted Life with Damilola OkuboyejoAre you living a Gifted Life? Join us on this episode as we take a deep dive on Environmental Self Care, Financial Self Care and are in conversation with Damilola Okuboyejo. She is the Founder and Creative Director of By Dami Studios, Boxed by Dami and Just So Dope Kids and she shares her origin story, the importance of consistency and determination and saying goodbye to imposter syndrome. She also gives a mini Ted Talk on her philosophy on gifting and what Living a Gifted Life really means to her. Life is truly a gift itself and this conversation is...
2023-08-1158 minLove, Stella.11. Sheer Determination with Nafisat Amadu AbdulmalikHey Gorgeous! Welcome back to The Love, Stella Podcast and Happy Summer! We are pleased to bring this new episode that starts off with a life update of summer travels. We also get into the nitty gritty of Social Self Care and share some ways for us to protect our peace in person and online. Naffie Amadu Abdulmalik, Founder and CEO of NaffiExquisite Services shares some real deal tips on entrepreneurship. Its not all a romantic fairy tale, do NOT let Instagram fool you. She shares her story of sheer determination and how she was able to use her WHY...
2023-07-081h 10Love, Stella.The Building Blocks of Progress with Dr. Memee K. WhiteHappy Mother's Day!This week is extra special. We are in conversation with Dr. Memee K. White, Founder and Director of MKW Educational Foundation and member of the American Business Council in Nigeria. We cover her education origin story, her family life and the impact her Foundation is making in education. The necessity for cultural sensitivity while discussing special education in Nigeria is discussed as well as the beauties of education in Nigeria. There are more than one, trust me. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and learning more about the life, joys and laudable pursuits of Memee. MKW Educational...
2023-05-1455 minLove, Stella.9. Just Glow with Dr KTapHello Lovers and Friends! This week's episode is a banger. Honestly. After sharing a brief life update,we move into a conversation with Dr. Kathryn Tapper, lovingly dubbed Dr. KTap, who is a Jamaican born doctor who uses her unique personal journey from patient to physician to help others succeed in life by showing them how to DOMINATE their diagnosis and live their DESTINY! She is passionate about transforming the lives of women to show up so they can glow up and achieve health success. She shares some tips on mindful consumption that can help us all move one step...
2023-02-0943 minLove, Stella.8. The Song of StellaHi Lovers and Friends! On this weeks episode yours truly is interviewed by Dr. Chioma Duru, a friend of the podcast. She invites me to share a significant life event. I share my diagnosis, how it affected me and my family unit and advice on how best to support loved ones in similar circumstances. My story is one of survival, gratitude and immense blessings. President of Vulnerability International, reporting for duty. Thank you for listening. Alchemy of the Heart by Elizabeth Clare Prophet https://a.co/d/530FM1Z The Love, Stella Podcast https://lovestella.buzzsprout.com/
2023-02-0247 minLove, Stella.7. The Power of Community with Alaina LopezLovers and Friends, Happy New Year! Our first episode of the year is very close to my heart because it features my first therapist in the world, Alaina Lopez, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Anger Resolution Therapist and Registered Play Therapist in Houston, Texas. On this episode,she shared information about her background as a Port Arthur, Texas native raised by her mom and grandmother. She highlights the power of community, that has spanned from her childhood years growing up to her present life now as Founder of Heart 2 Heart Counseling Services. Alaina also shared gems about when to take your...
2023-01-2543 minLove, Stella.VIDEO The Journey of a Recovering Superwoman with Dr. Gigi BastienThis episode highlights the connection between self, mind, spirit and inner peace. Dr. Gigi Bastien joined the podcast and shared the Ubuntu Wellness Journey origin story, lessons learned from her recent St. Lucia retreat and provided tips on how to stay present grounded and mindful. Enjoy!
2023-01-2534 minLove, Stella.6. Finding Your MOJO with Patrenia Werts OnuohaWe don't get to determine how long we live but we do get to determine how deep we live. This quote, spoken by Tosin Durotoye and shared with my by Patrenia Werts Onuoha perfectly encapsulates this episode. Starting with a life update on Stella's 3 Part Birthday celebration, this episode is also a mini-primer on self love and truly celebrating your life. We share a synopsis of "Caring Enough to Confront" by David Augsburger, a book that shares how to understand and express your deepest feelings toward others. In the episode I said I thought it was published in the 90s...
2022-12-051h 08Love, Stella.5. Safe Spaces with Adaeze Oputa AnuThis compelling conversation with Adaeze Oputa Anu is such a treat. We begin by acknowledging the second anniversary of the #EndSARS protest where over 40 protesters lost their lives at the Lekki Toll Gate. Adaeze then shared an overview of her early life in Lagos which was filled with love but also filled with pressure from the weight of public perception. Our conversation then flowed towards the safe space HBCUs provide and we briefly discussed The Woman King movie. No spoilers so no worries. Adaeze shared her challenges balancing motherhood and marriage and how she is best able to make it all ma...
2022-10-211h 00Love, Stella.Episode 4. The Journey of a Recovering Superwoman. A Conversation with Dr. Gigi BastienThis episodes highlights the connection between self, mind, spirit and inner peace in more ways than one. Starting out with a life update, Stella shares news about a children's book she recently published and provides some highlights from her recent trip to Tulum, Mexico. "No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering" by Thich Nhat Hanh is the book for this week and pivitall lessons on mindfulness, welcoming suffering and transforming it to compassion were shared. Dr. Gigi Bastien joined the podcast and shared the Ubuntu Wellness Journey origin story, lessons learned from her recent St. Lucia retreat and pro...
2022-08-2649 min
The Love, Stella Podcast.4. The Journey of a Recovering Superwoman. A Conversation with Dr. Gigi BastienThis episodes highlights the connection between self, mind, spirit and inner peace in more ways than one. Starting out with a life update, Stella shares news about a children's book she recently published and provides some highlights from her recent trip to Tulum, Mexico. "No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering" by Thich Nhat Hanh is the book for this week and pivitall lessons on mindfulness, welcoming suffering and transforming it to compassion were shared. Dr. Gigi Bastien joined the podcast and shared the Ubuntu Wellness Journey origin story, lessons learned from her recent St. Lucia retreat and...
2022-08-2649 minLove, Stella.The Journey of Intentional Living with Dr. Chioma DuruThis podcast shines a light on the importance of personal relationships and building healthy habits. Starting with a review of Chapter 3 of Radical Self Love by Gala Darling, we are reminded on the importance of keeping friendships fresh and valuing the ones you love. Dr. Chioma Duru joins the podcast and shares actionable and relatable ways to help build better habits and live an intentional life, one choice at a time. She also shares how she conquered the 75 Hard challenge, her love of traveling and other ways she cultivates a delicious life.Chioma Duru@SassysMusings on IG
2022-07-2150 min
Love, Stella.Let's Get Aligned with Dr. JasHappy June! This episode of the Love,Stella podcast starts with a gem learned from the Drink Champs interview with Tank and follows up Stella's homework /self love date at Another Broken Egg. Stella was joined on the podcast by Dr. Jas, licensed psychiatrist and published author of "To Whom it May Concern: Notes from a Psychiatrist". She shared her journey to psychiatry, why she felt compelled to open her own virtual psychiatry practice and some tips to make it through the summer in one piece. Stella@StellaSOladapoDr. Jas@AlignedCognition
2022-06-1443 min
Love, Stella.Its Me Season!Welcome to the Love, Stella Podcast! Our first episode introduces Stella, a public health communicator by day and a mother, wife and entrepreneur by night. This episode also takes a brief look at identity and introduces the concept of self love. Through prompts from "Radical Self Love" by Gala Darling, Stella draws on notes from her own life and challenges listeners to lean into the concept of radical self love and self discovery, one exercise at a time. "It takes courage to endure the sharp pains of self discovery rather than choose to take the dull pain of unconsciousness that will...
2022-04-2708 min
Truth B Told PodcastEp#7 Setting Boundaries with Stella OladapoIn this episode , Stella highlights how important it is to set boundaries with yourself. Stella highlights how it is ok to say NO and learn how to adjust your feelings when dealing with other people.
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2022-02-1430 min