A conversation with  the interesting and authentic Ojuola Asuquo,  Ojuola has had a very interesting career experience. from working in corporate to working in a family business, taking a career break and returning to a senior role in corporate after years away...and now, She is a full time student(MBA) at the university of southern California in Los Angeles and has an experience in marketing communication across several industries (Jumia, MTN). She is also married with two amazing boys In this episode we speak about : Her unique mothering journey Caring and Teaching a toddler with special needs Her career transitions to various jobs Re-awakening ambition after a break The importance of surrounding yourself with an affirming community Going back to school with two kids Some powerful quotes from this episode: “ The time to acknowledge your milestones “ “ As you take action, the clarity becomes “ What ever you are doing, if it is worth doing, it won't be easy "It will be tough -so Jump in with the support you need" “ I will not be the one to tell myself NO, let them tell me NO“ "You better put your priorities in perspective - Career breaks give you guts"

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Dami Ajibade, an international tax account, who’s also the founder of crownbury. She’s married with two beautiful children. In this episode we speak about : Dami’s career journey Transitioning from working in the UK to working in Canada Managing being a Nigerian that schooled in the UK currently living in Canada Managing relocation with children The importance of a support system Navigation/organisation of her time as an employee, founder, wife and mum Some powerful quotes from this episode: “You are enough, don’t ever let anyone make you feel less than”

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Tomie Balogun, a financial educator, tech entrepreneur(Fintech) who’s also an investor extraordinaire and author. She is married to her cheer leader with 3 children. In this episode we speak about : Tomi's career journey Her career transition from a regular employee to a founder Her Mothering Journey Managing her pregnancy during her MBA Having a baby in a Pandemic Parenting support as an employee vs as an employer Leadership as a founder Managing Ambition/Finances as a couple Some powerful quotes from this episode: “ If you set your mind to do something, you can do it " “Adversity makes you stronger “ “ What happens inside of you, determines what happens outside of you “

Pamela is a wife and mother to two beautiful daughters. She is passionate about empowering people and advocating for social justice. This passion is what informed her career choice as a Social work practitioner working with children and young people in the UK.  At the start of 2020, Pamela started a parenting/lifestyle blog in a bid to be more intentional about the relationship She builds with her children. Musing Pam showcases a lot  of Pamela’s life experiences as a mum and life in general which she shares in her blog  https://musingpam.com/can-i-call-you-later/

Ayodeji Oluwaseun Shodeinde is an IT professional, a husband and father who is based in the UK but holds steadfast to his culture. He is proudly Pan-African and aims to balance the differences in western and African perception of parenting in bringing up his two beautiful daughters. He grew up with five  sisters and in this episode with Isioma he tells all about : -how he takes care of himself by mountain hiking, eating healthy and staying fit -why he did not sleep a wink the first three weeks of being a father -the struggle of bringing up children in a different society -recognising and supporting your children’s different personalities -why it’s important to immerse your child in the beauty of your culture not just force it down on them as rules -why he regrets not teaching his daughters Yoruba and finally -what resources have helped him along the way in his parenting journey -Confronting Childhood trauma and having conversations with his Dad #millenialdad #fathersday #Dadsindiaspora #GirlDad #feministDad #HikingDad #LWPodcast Podcast Producer : Dooshima Dapo-Oyewole Podcast Artwork : Abiyewa Illustrations Podcast Admin Officer: Nia Peter-Thomas The LifeWork Podcast is brought to you by Blazers and Baby and hosted by Isioma Asiodu-Otugwhor. Blazers and Baby is a community for the growing population of young women in Africa. This community provides them with practical resources to consciously thrive in their family life as well as their chosen career path. Most importantly, helping them achieve the goals that matter to them.

Affirmations to remind you of your responsibility to yourself Words by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor Voice over by Ummi Umaru

Affirmations to remind you of what is in your control Words by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor Voice over by Ummi Umaru

Short affirmations to remind you or what you are and can do. Words by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor Voice - Ummi Umaru

This week on Lifework Conversations we speak with Blessing Adesiyan is a mother of three, a career professional and  the Founder & CEO of Villo, a startup tackling the burnout epidemic through a personalized household management benefit, and the Founder of Mother Honestly, a platform that is reimagining how women thrive in motherhood, work and life.  Blessing is a trusted expert in work-life solutions for working parents and has helped transform the role of mothers in the workplace and home, engaging over 300,000 ambitious women through her platform, podcast and conferences. Her passion to call women to their truest and limitless potential in motherhood, addressing challenges and crafting sustainable solutions, while combining work and life helps women, their family and their employers achieve long-term success.  Blessing obtained her BSc. In Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida, an MSc. in Energy Management from the New York Institute of Technology and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. What to listen out for: 3:55 “ The mothering Journey” 12:39 “Making it work with your spouse" 16:43 “Career Planning” "Family Planning" 24:00 “ Negotiating " 27:44 “The case for Gender equity" Quotes: “You only have one life to live, if you want more kids, if that is who you are, then go for it, but plan well enough" "You aren’t winging it at work so do not wing the most important aspect of your life " Key Takeaways: ● Build resiliency so it helps you in your work and home ● Understand your capacity so that you do not overwhelm yourself You can transfer systems and behaviours that work at work to manage your home. The LifeWork Podcast is brought to you by Blazers and Baby and hosted by Isioma Asiodu-Otugwhor. Blazers and Baby (@blazersandbaby www.blazersandbaby.com) is a community for the growing population of young women in Africa. This community provides them with practical resources to consciously thrive in their family life as well as their chosen career path. Most importantly, helping them achieve the goals that matter to them. #blazersandbaby #motherhood #motherhonestly #selfcare #buildingresilience #lifeworkinsight #lifeworkbalance #Managingthehome #Family #Career #parents The Life Work Podcast is available on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and YouTube. Podcast Producer : Dooshima Dapo-Oyewole Podcast Artwork : Abiyewa Illustrations Podcast Admin Officer: Nia Peter-Thomas

1 min positive affirmations to boost your energy for the day. Text by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor Voice by Ummi Umaru