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Steady Making ItEpisode 21: Delaying Big Moments, Embracing the Pivot, and Why Your 30s Are Your Best Years Yet ft. Amanda PenaHi lovelies! In this episode, I am joined by the very lovely Amanda Pena, creator of The Rules of 30 - a platform that helps women build intentional, fulfilling lives beyond societal timelines. Through storytelling, real talk, and a belief in personal agency, she creates space for women to rewrite the rules—especially in a decade often defined by pressure to “have it all figured out.” We talk about why you don't need to accomplish everything in your 20s, baby steps to pivoting, navigating friendship in different life stages, staying disciplined to accomplish your goals, and why there is noth...2025-05-051h 06Steady Making ItEpisode 20: The IVF Process, Delaying Motherhood, and Deciding If Having Kids Is Right for You ft Kathleen GIn this episode, Kathleen shares her journey with IVF, advocating for herself with doctors, delaying motherhood well into her 30s, how she even decided if she wanted to become a mother, setting boundaries with families and in laws around the dreaded “when are you having kids” question and so much more. If you’re thinking about motherhood or you’re already a mom, this is a great episode just to hear someone else’s perspective on motherhood and fertility. Stay Connectedhttps://www.instagram.com/steadymakingit/Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/T4l7d8Cuns82025-02-2050 minSteady Making ItEpisode 19: Habits I’m Leaving Behind to Level Up and Thrive in 2025Hi lovelies! Happy New Year! It's 2025 and I decided to kick things off by sharing habits that I will be leaving behind in 2024 to really level up and thrive this year. Let me know what you are leaving behind in 2024. Thanks for listening and supporting!Time stamps00:00:11 - Introduction00:01:47 - Getting Easily Distracted00:03:08 - Creating Content > Consuming Content00:04:00 - Sharing my top goals for 202500:05:17 - Procrastination00:08:50 - Mindless Eating00:10:07 - Being Fearful00:13:11 - Not Having a Morning Routine00:17:15 - Le...2025-01-1018 minSteady Making ItEpisode 18: How to Cope With Being UnemployedIt's tough staying sane when you're unemployed. In my latest podcast episode , I share some tips that are helping me stay sane during this time. Also, I wanted to quickly say that there's nothing to be ashamed of being unemployed so keep your head up! Rooting for you and cheering you on as always.Time Stamps:00:50 - Life Updates4:06 - Job Update4:30 - Always Keep This In Mind!4:51 - Tip #15:28 - Tip #26:42 - Tip #37:54 - Tip #48:43 - Tip #59:29 - Tip #610:29 - Tip #711:02 - Tip #8...2024-06-1813 minSteady Making ItEpisode 17: Adulting Woes, Resiliency as a Young CEO, and Building Femme Africa. ft. Ayomide DokunmuIt’s Women’s History Month and today’s episode features the amazing Ayomide Dokunmu, founder and CEO of Femme Africa. Femme Africa is a first-of-its-kind organization that specialises in building content, community & culture for Gen Z and young millennial African women on the continent & in the diaspora.In this episode, we discuss adulting woes, the responsibility that comes with being a young CEO, women’s rights, gender wars, timeline pressure on women, resiliency, hard work, how she built Femme Africa, and much more!Steady Making It @steadymakingitFemme Africa @ femmeafricaa We are now o...2024-03-1143 min
Steady Making ItEpisode 16: Why a Slow Start to the Year is a Good Thing, New Goal Setting Method, and my 2024 Word of the YearHello 2024! In this episode, we have a little life catch up session. I talk about why everyone needs to calm down and appreciate a slow start to the year, my new goal setting method, why it's okay to change your goals after you've already set them, and how to set goals according to your energy levels.I also chat about my mindset going into 2024, how difficult it is to self motivate, and why it's okay to want to make new friends for the life stage that you're in.As always, share the episode with a f...2024-02-0923 minSteady Making ItEpisode 15: How To Do A Life AuditIt's the last episode of 2023! In this episode, I walk you through how to do a life audit. What's a life audit? It's a thorough assessment of different areas of your life intended to help you reflect and then be very intentional about your next steps. It's important to do one at least once a year and so I hope this episode inspires you to try it out.We also talk about what to do if you didn't meet your goals for the year, why actions will always mean more than words, some of my future plans f...2023-12-1815 minSteady Making ItEpisode 14: 5 Things To Always Remind Yourself About LifeIt’s my first solo episode! In this episode, I decided to share 5 things that I think are important to always remind yourself and keep in mind. I also encourage a listener needing some support during a tough time.If you don’t know, we are now on YouTube! Find us there and don’t forget to subscribe. As always, share the episode with a friend and let me know if this episode resonated with you in any way. DM me if you need any advice or encouragement about a situation and I'll respond on a future episode...2023-11-2121 minSteady Making ItEpisode 13: Choosing to Be Child-Free, Cosmetic Procedures, and What to Look Forward to in Your 40s ft. Dominique BakerDominique Baker is an award-winning Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s Black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level.Dominique also frequently opens up her decision to remain child-free and what life is like in her 40s which is what initially drew me to her content.In this episode, we talk about how she knew she didn’t want to have kids, advice for...2023-10-1148 minSteady Making ItEpisode 12: Creating a Web Series, Overcoming Fear as a Creative, and How to Manifest Your Dreams ft. Kandace BanksKandace Banks is a multi-talented creative best known for her web series, “Thanks, Kandace Banks,” which colorfully portrays her journey in the fashion industry. With the hashtag #ThanksKandaceBanks garnering nearly 12M views on TikTok, Kandace has tapped into an underserved audience who eagerly awaits each episode. Kandace’s long-term goal is to develop this story into an iconic television series that will impact the culture for years to come.Kandace and I talk about what led her to create a web series, perfectionism and the creative process, how creatives can push past their fears in putting their work o...2023-09-2740 minSteady Making ItEpisode 11: Moving for Love, Redefining Success, and Living Your Life the Way You Want ft. Nony OdumNony Odum is a former fashion executive who after more than 15 years working in New York City, made the bold decision to change her life and relocate to Europe to join her now husband.The drastic life change encouraged her to reconsider how she defined success which led to the founding of In Vibrant Company - a digital platform offering one -on guidance, inspiring and relatable women’s stories and tangible advice to guide you to achieve your idea of success and to live a more vibrant life all on your terms.Nony and I ta...2023-06-021h 05Steady Making ItEpisode 10: Building Real Community, Friendship Icks, and Why Muting People on Social Media is More Than Okay ft. Kimberly NdubizuKimberly Ndubizu is the Founder and Host of Rich Little Brokegirls - a New York based podcast and collective for aspiring housewives & CEOs. In today’s episode, Kimberly and I talk about friendship, loneliness in the big city, why muting people on social media is more than okay, and the importance of building community. We also answer a listener question!Follow Kimberly’s podcast on Instagram @richlittlebrokegrls and visit her website richlittlebrokegirls.comTo join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymaking it on Instagram/TikTok. Thank you for listening and supporting!2023-05-0645 minSteady Making ItEpisode 9: Persistence, Securing Brand Partnerships, and the Power of Delegation ft. Candace MarieCandace Marie is social media strategist, creative, and founder of Black in Corporate. She has consulted and worked for companies such as Prada, Chanel, Refinery 29 and also partnered as a creative for companies like Dior, Ikea, Tommy Hilfiger. In today’s episode, Candace shares her career journey from employee to business owner. We also discuss how she’s gotten so many amazing brand partnerships, why she never gives up, the importance of delegating, her thoughts on aging, and in the spirit of Valentine’s Day - her love life.Follow Candace on Instagram @marie_mag_ and @blckincorporateT...2023-02-1636 minSteady Making ItEpisode 8: Living in the Present, Being Yourself Online, and Separating your Job from your Identity ft. Olivia GoldIn today’s episode, Olivia shares her career journey which includes navigating unemployment, knowing who you are outside of your job title, dealing with micro aggressions in the workplace, and getting started as a content creator. We also talk about her recent engagement, the importance of personal branding, and how friendships evolve as you get oldOlivia is a marketer, strategist, content creator, and founder of Life Of A Marketing Girl. She has worked for creative agencies and brands such as Ketchum PR and Debenhams and she's currently working in E-Commerce at TikTok.Follow Olivia on I...2022-07-2039 minSteady Making ItEpisode 7: Strategic Career Planning, Embracing Aging, and How Motherhood Changes You ft. Edwina KulegoIn today’s episode, Edwina shares how intentional she was building her career path, what surprised her the most about becoming a mother and what life looks like in her 30s vs her 20s. We also talk about postpartum depression, changing friendships, and the importance of kindness in today’s world.Born and raised in Sweden by Ghanaian parents, Edwina Kulego is the Vice President of International and Business Development at Informa Markets Fashion. Edwina has over 12 years of experience in the fashion and events industry. Edwina is also founder and CEO of Essentials By Edwina: a vega...2022-03-0842 min
The Odd PodSchool Gist with Afolabi Oyefeso & Tobi IdowuMark Twain said "I have never let my schooling get in the way of my education". In this episode we journey into the mind of a Jambite and a 400level undergraduate. Enjoyyy!!2022-02-0131 minSteady Making ItEpisode 6: Irregular Periods, Body Confidence, and What It’s Like to Live with PCOS ft. Chiena Brie and Sarah OkoraforSeptember is PCOS Awareness Month and in today’s episode, Chiena, Sarah, and I discuss what it’s like to live with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that affects 1 in 10 women in the US and its exact cause is unknown. We talk about how we got diagnosed, our symptoms, our experience with doctors, birth control, body confidence, mental health, fertility concerns, and more. Chiena is a Certified Personal Trainer and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome advocate. She has spent much of her life struggling with PCOS, and after years of research and experimentation, has le...2021-09-2953 minSteady Making ItEpisode 5: Boldly Living in Your Truth, Protecting Your Mental Health with a Chronic Illness, and Life with Sickle Cell Anaemia, ft Iggie Aikhomu, Sickle Cell AdvocateIn today’s episode, Iggie shares her journey living with Sickle Cell Anaemia. We talk about why she decided to document her experience living with a chronic illness online, having to grow up faster than her friends, common misconceptions people have about Sickle Cell, why she decided to get a bone marrow transplant, how she felt freezing her eggs and how she managed to protect her mental health through it all.Iggie Aikhomu is a 21-year old Sickle Cell Advocate and Founder of The Ehime Foundation. Iggie lives in the United Kingdom and is in university studying nu...2021-06-061h 03Steady Making ItEpisode 4: Side Hustles, Self Promotion, and Adopting the F*ck Being Humble Mindset ft. Stefanie Sword-Williams, Public Speaker and AuthorIn today’s episode, Stef teaches us how to self-promote and adopt the F*ck Being Humble mindset. We talk about why women find it hard to promote themselves, why introverts are better at networking, how to know when it’s time to focus on your side hustle full-time, and how she nominated herself for the Forbes 30 U 30 list and got in!Stefanie Sword-Williams is a storyteller, presenter, author, and founder of F*ck Being Humble, an online platform, event series, and book that aims to change the world views self-promotion. Since starting F**k Being Humble in 201...2021-05-0350 minSteady Making ItEpisode 3: Cold Emailing, Keeping Up With the Joneses, and Having the F Talk With Your Partner ft. Janell Hickman-Kirby, Beauty Editor and Communications StrategistIn today’s episode, hear Janell's budgeting and money advice, her experience getting married in a pandemic, and why she's no longer trying to keep up with the Joneses.Janell Hickman-Kirby is a Digital Communications Strategist, Copywriter, and Beauty Editor living in Brooklyn. Starting out as an intern at WWD , she quickly moved on to working at places likes Victoria's Secret, Essence Magazine, Ebony Magazine, and BET Digital. Janell has also written original beauty pieces for notable publications like Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, and Elle. Her latest endeavor, Beauty + Le Budget, is a financial empowerment platform designed to encour...2021-04-1940 minSteady Making ItEpisode 2: Working in the Beauty Industry, Staying True to Yourself, and the Importance of Everyday Wellness ft. Francia Cooper, Brand Consultant and Fitness InfluencerFrancia Cooper is a multifaceted marketing and brand consultant with five years of experience in marketing, event planning, and public relations. She is currently the Senior PR and Influencer Relations Manager at FEKKAI and in addition to her professional career, Francia has built her own micro-influencer and social media presence with a focus on fitness and wellness, modeling for brands like Nike and Calvin Klein.In today’s episode, hear how Francia found her way into the beauty industry accidentally, how she stays authentic as a fitness and wellness influencer, and why she believes in asking for he...2021-04-0642 minSteady Making ItEpisode 1: Non-Linear Career Paths, Toxic Jobs, and Resilience Working in the Fashion Industry ft. Irene Ojo-Felix, Editor and Casting DirectorIrene Ojo-Felix is an editor, casting director and fashion media consultant with almost a decade of experience with some of New York's top fashion media brands and influencers. In today’s episode, hear how Irene is making it in the fashion industry and how she started her own full-service casting company - Sola Casting. To get in touch with Irene, you can follow her @iojofx and @solacasting. To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymakingit on Instagram. Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe! Music: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC Music pr...2021-03-0451 min
BBNaija AfterBuzzEpisode 20: Top 3 female controversial housemates ( Tboss, Cee-c and Tacha)Aside from the winner of the different seasons of the Big Brother Naija reality show, one contentious figure whose image is built around a pool of dissension and discordance springs up. Everybody enjoys the sight of the exhibition of shame except the relatives of the person as the person's role is likened to the proverbial mentally-deranged woman dancing at the market place.The housemate suddenly becomes popular and gathers so many fans not because he or she is loved or doing some things right but because there is a need to instil some madness in th...2019-11-1200 min