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Mummying and ThrivingPursuing Your Passion with Yi-Hwa Hanna✨ New Episode Alert!Get ready for a soul-stirring conversation that will set your passion ablaze! 🔥 In today's release, I had the privilege of chatting with the remarkable Yi-Hwa Hanna, an award-winning writer and multimedia journalist.Discover how she transformed her passion into a thriving career, proving that the pursuit of what ignites your soul is the key to a fulfilling life. 🚀 Don't miss this empowering episode – Yi-Hwa shared invaluable nuggets that can guide you through the journey of finding and pursuing your passion.Are you ready to be inspired and motivate...
2023-12-0955 min
Mummying and ThrivingThe Effects of Childhood TraumaIn this week's powerful episode, join us for a deep dive into the impact of childhood trauma with our incredible guest, Dr. Shola Tijani. As a USA board-certified Pediatrician, Dr. Shola brings professional expertise and personal passion to this critical topic.Discover the far-reaching effects of childhood trauma, gain insights on recognizing signs, and explore strategies for providing support. Dr. Shola's wealth of experience as a paediatrician and a loving mother makes this conversation invaluable.And here's the special touch – she's not just our esteemed guest; she's family! Listen to th...
2023-11-1154 min
Mummying and ThrivingYour Voice, Your ImpactOn this week's podcast episode, we had the pleasure of diving deep into a conversation with the remarkable Ejiro Osakede, known as the Energetic E.J. Her energy is nothing short of infectious; it's a force that uplifts everyone she encounters.Ejiro wears many hats, each one brilliantly. She's an accomplished Podcaster, Audiobook Narrator, Producer, Sound Engineer, Singer, and Life Coach. Her passion lies in helping women rediscover their abandoned dreams and harness the power of their voices for healing, influence, and legacy.In this episode, Ejiro shared invaluable insights on ho...
2023-10-211h 01
Mummying and ThrivingHigh-Risk Pregnancy and Maternity HealthIn this week's podcast episode, we had a heart-to-heart chat with our guest, Korede Adesanoye. She bravely shared her unique journey to becoming a mom.Korede's story is both touching and inspiring. She went through the difficult experience of losing her first child, Ademide. It was a painful journey, but Korede found the strength to heal and became the loving mom of two adorable daughters.What makes this episode particularly meaningful for me is the personal connection. Just like Korede, I've also navigated the tough pat...
2023-09-301h 19
Mummying and ThrivingFinding Purpose While WaitingIn this thought-provoking episode titled "Finding Purpose While Waiting," we embark on an inspiring journey with our guest, Christiana Bamidele. 🌟Christiana is a beacon of hope and wisdom. With a heart full of faith, she's here to share her profound insights on discovering purpose during life's waiting seasons.Join us as we dive deep into the meaning behind those moments of anticipation, and how they can serve as a powerful catalyst for personal growth, transformation, and ultimately, fulfilling our life's purpose.Get ready for a soul-nourishing conversation that will remind you that every wai...
2023-09-161h 10
Mummying and ThrivingOvercoming DivorceIn this week's episode, we had a heartfelt conversation with Sharon Missah and went deep into the challenging journey of "Overcoming Divorce." Sharon is a senior marketing and communications expert and the Founder and Host of Let's Talk DXB Join us as we share personal stories and practical advice on finding healing, resilience, and a fresh start after the storm of divorce.Whether you're navigating the process yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode offers guidance and hope for a brighter future. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and tune in f...
2023-09-0250 min
Mummying and ThrivingStorytelling and Parenting In this week’s episode, I had to pleasure of talking with Azalia, who is a mum illustrator, storyteller, content creator, mental health advocate, and influencer( Talk about wearing many hats). We met in the most interesting way and have been kindred spirits ever since. I believe she has one of the coolest pages on Instagram, which she dedicates to mums and advocates mental health. Check out her page here:https://www.instagram.com/azaliasuhaimi/We dived into some of the raw emotions and struggles she went through when becoming a mum for the fir...
2023-03-1334 min
Mummying and ThrivingGetting to know Toyin AkanniIn this episode, we turn the mic around and ask questions to our podcast host. Toyin shares her journey to becoming a published children's book author. She highlights the obstacles and self-doubts, the twist and turns as well as how she navigated her path to this stage. Remi (The guest host) asked her questions about her writing process and also who her favorite characters are. Overall, this episode is just a peek into an authentic conversation between two friends and two mums.Toyin's first children's book 'Barki The Brave' is now available on online books...
2023-02-1137 min
Mummying and ThrivingParenting Children with Special NeedsIn this week's episode, we had a heart-to-heart, authentic conversation with Dr. Chinenye about parenting children with special needs. She shared her personal experience and her journey after she found out her son has autism. Although our conversation was serious and sensitive, we had lots of laughter. I mean tummy stitches, belly laughs that just made our hearts full.I have known Dr. Chinenye for over 20 years but I saw a different side of her in this conversation. Her resolve and passion for children with special needs came shining through. On a personal note, I must say...
2023-01-2356 min
Mummying and Thriving7 Tools to Achieve Success This YearDo you want to achieve more success in 2023? Then this episode is for you. I share some of the tools that have made me more productive and successful in achieving my goals.This is not about new year's resolutions because we all know what the success rate for resolutions is like. It works for some people but for others, it doesn’t. What actually happens is that most people loose their momentum after the first quarter of the year. To ensure this doesn't happen to you, here are tried and tested tools that will help you...
2022-12-3038 min
Mummying and ThrivingLevel Up Your Career and Linkedln ProfileThere is no better way to start wrapping up the year than by reflecting and looking at areas we can improve on. In this week’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking to a career coach who has transformed the lives of many while working on her 9-5 and running her career consulting business.Fiyin has a natural and effective way of motivating you to level up your careers. Don’t underestimate what a LinkedIn profile makeover can do for you. Fiyin was an absolute delight to talk to. The conversation flowed with ease as she simu...
2022-12-1245 min
Mummying and ThrivingBoss Mum: Jade OyateruOn this week of the 'Boss Mum' series, we meet the energetic and exceptional Jade Oyateru. Jade is a co-founder and coo of an amazing VC-backed brand called Uncover. They are revolutionizing women’s self-care on the African continent. As a nutritionist and consumer goods expert, she is a firm believer in holistic self-care. She has over a decade’s experience building global & local brands with FMCG's like Nestle, Unilever as well as e-commerce players Kasha and Jumia. She was awarded an MBA from Imperial College London. In her spare time, she loves sleeping, good food, dancing, tennis...
2022-11-2843 min
Mummying and ThrivingBoss Mum: Jenny AbamuOn this week's episode of our 'Boss Mum Series', we speak with Jenny Abamu a US Diplomat and former journalist. We discussed everything from her early childhood experiences, her challenges, and how she landed a job as a US diplomat. She took us on a journey where she shares her truths and gives practical advice about making strides in the workplace. Some highlights areAs a child, I was strong-willed and sometimes labeled rebellious. 5:29Sometimes I had to sleep in my car. 18:17Motherhood is hard, I crashed. 23:46Jenny's biggest lesson about motherhood. 33:10Maternity leave 44:31Je...
2022-11-1357 min
Mummying and ThrivingBoss Mum: Nengi AkinolaFor the month of November 2022, we will be interviewing Boss Mums. These are Mums who are absolutely killing it in the workplace. Our goal for this series is to inspire people who want to get back into work, mums who want to have better finances and those who want to achieve more in their careers.We all know that women face discrimination in the workplace especially when they are taking time out to have kids. This series will explore how we can navigate through those setbacks and push forward successfully. Our guest will share their stories in a t...
2022-11-0541 min
Mummying and ThrivingFace your Fears and Conquer it Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm. But Fear isn't only the enemy. It has been one of our biggest ALLY. On a primordial level, it has kept us alive. The fear of a perceived threat has enabled us to survive as a specie.Fear has had its advantages throughout history. It is essentially programmed into our brain and nervous system to give us the instincts we need to keep ourselves safe from danger. In essence, in a life-and-death situation, say, for exampl...
2022-10-2920 min
Mummying and ThrivingI had both Pre and Postpartum DepressionThis week on @Mummying and Thriving we hear a true story of a brave mum, who went through both pre & postpartum depression. Her story is unique yet relatable. She shares how she cried several times before discovering she had 9 out of 10 symptoms of depression.We explored how she was able to identify the signs and seek help in order to overcome her challenges.Thank you Temi for sharing your story with us.You can connect with Temi on @Mother's Haven Podcast Listen to more of our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, AmazonMusic, and Deezer @Mum...
2022-10-2238 min
Mummying and ThrivingOur Children's Mental HealthIn this episode, we discussed our children's wellness and mental well-being. We explored how we get them to speak up if they are stressed or are going through a tough time. What the signs are and what to look out for that will indicate when there is an issue. How do we resolve a crisis? We had the pleasure of having Naomi. Naomi is a qualified counsellor and social worker with over 10 years of experience. She has helped adults and now works with children with serious mental health difficulties in her 9 to...
2022-10-0845 min
Mummying and ThrivingThe Modern Mum Needs A New VillageMotherhood today is very different from what it was before. Sure, we go through the same process, conceiving, being pregnant for about 40 weeks, giving birth, breastfeeding, tacking tantrums and raising these little humans to be well-adjusted adults. But in reality, so many things have changed in our fast-growing, technologically advancing world. How we parent now differs from how our parents and grandparents looked after us. According to Dr, Harvey Karp, he states that "No woman has ever had to do as much, on her own, as the modern mother. We don't have the same family or...
2022-10-0124 min