Recently, I had a very crazy idea to voice log a day in my weekend life in NYC! It took a lot to put it together but I’m so happy to see it worked out!I had such a cool & cozy Saturday ft. laundry, a visit to the nail saloon, plant mum duties, cooking a typical Nigerian breakfast and hosting a friend! My friend came over to spend the whole day and we had a lot to catch up on and chat about - from societal expectations of women to age-old gender roles, to the sometimes unequal division of household chores in marriage. Also, about possible low levels of Vitamin D in Black people, cultural ignorance and offensive assumptions/stereotypes about Nigerians...yeah, it was a whole LOT.I hope you enjoy listening, and getting to know me a little better as this is nothing like I’ve ever done before.Today is also Nov. 23, 2023! Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving if you’re in the US and reading this today! I also hope you enjoy(ed) the holiday/weekend.Till next time...with love from NYC,Tolu (& Funto)Support the showThere's always more to the story! Follow here for more :)

Heyyyy y'all!I'm baaaack, and this time I'm back with a familiar guest - Bussy B! As Detty December approaches, Busayo and I sit down to reminisce our experience(s) of going back to Nigeria during Christmas (for me) and Summer (for her). I went back home in December 2022 to see my family and attend my sister's wedding while she went back in July 2023 to obtain her H-1B/American work visa, and also spend time with her family.We share some tips to prepare for the sweet (and somewhat sour) experience of going back home, and air some dirty laundry about what it's like living with your parents again, haha!  It's all love, laughter and banter and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording!'IJGB' hugs from NYC, Tolu & BussySupport the showThere's always more to the story! Follow here for more :)

Hi guys!Coming to you all the way from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, please say hello to my friends and fellow Corp baddies - Pearl Abue, Daniella Mafe & Blessing 'Bibichukwu' Akonure. I've never had more than two guests per time on a recorded episode so I was a bit nervous about the outcome BUT we had so much fun doing it! (and the episode chapters say it all!)I hope you learn a thing or two from our work/visa struggles, and enjoy hearing from adults in their late twenties/early thirties, about their love, dating & "marriage" experience(s), haha! Also, for visual updates of my trip to Mexico - please see my Mexico 🇲🇽 highlights on Instagram (Part I & II), and join the rest of The Non-Immigrant Student Community on my Instagram channel for more life updates!Okay then, let me leave you to it. Happy Listening and please do let me know what you think! Thank you!Con Amor desde Mexico,TPDBP.S. - If you're interested in a branded NIS T-shirt, kindly sign-up here for one :)Support the showThere's always more to the story! Follow here for more :)

Sneaking this in again - Podcast feedback form  :)Have a lovely rest of your week!ToluSupport the showThere's always more to the story! Follow here for more :)

My AI co-host's description for this episode: Ever wondered how it feels to step out of your comfort zone, face your fears, and conquer new territories? Well, this episode is a testament to that! As your host, Tolulope 'Esther' Olukanmi , I take you through a captivating journey. I discuss my life's voyage, from growing up in Nigeria to making my mark in the American corporate world. Be prepared to share in my joys, hardships, and amusing anecdotes - like becoming a proud plant mom and an entrepreneur selling T-shirts. I delve into my enriching experiences at the Woman Evolve conference, highlighting the diversity, strength, and beauty of black women and also share an unusual Amazon order gaffe. In the concluding segment, I reflect on some of the most impactful aspects of my life. I talk about health, a necessary doctor's visit and time-off work to recover from burnout, travel, and my adventurous exploration of alternative ways to commute around the bustling city of New York. I also share my exhilarating experience of selling my first batch of NIS T-shirts and how it has influenced my finances. As we wrap up, I delve into the healing power of love, art, exploring how understanding the context behind an artist's work can transform our perception of it. It's an episode filled with raw emotions, candid discussions, and uplifting narratives. You wouldn't want to miss it!vs.My description for this episode: What my AI Cohost said! Looool, she be doing tewww much tho' but for the most part, she told no lies! Also, I came across the trailer I used to introduce Season 1 of this podcast back in 2021 and decided to use it as the intro for this episode. And maybe going forward as well? We'd see! Anyway, as always, I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording! (Sneaking this in too, haha - Podcast feedback form).Restful hugs,Esther O.P.S. - I also have a visual recap of the Woman Evolve 2023 conference here - 1 , 2 , 3, Bonus. Enjoy!P.P.S. - Welcome to Fall 2023, officially! I'm also still wondering if to go for Adekunle Gold's concert next week or not, lol (insert hot tears!)... arrghh. Yeah. Okay, bye!Support the showThere's always more to the story! Follow here for more :)

Hi guys!I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording!As promised:T-Shirt interest formFeedback form (I'd love to hear from you!)Love, Dating, Marriage Youtube channelThe Morning Show on Apple TV+Painkiller on NetflixMy article on Addiction - Dancing with The DevilGoing back to CornellTill next time ✌🏾,Tolu O. Support the showThere's always more to the story! Follow here for more :)

Hey guys!I'm back one more time before July wraps-up, and this time I'm back with a guest! Yay!So I caught up with an old friend over brunch up about two weeks ago and decided that we needed to continue the conversation over a podcast episode. We had so much fun recounting how we met (during NYSC) and sharing how we've been full-blown thrust into Adulthood since then!This guest is none other than Ibukun Joyce Aiyemo - Former Marketing Lead at Burger King, Nigeria & current MBA student at the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia. She is also popularly dubbed as The Ibk Global on Instagram. She reminisces on building a successful marketing career with juggernauts like Domino's Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery, Pinkberry and Burger King back in Lagos, Nigeria. Also, her decision to uproot her life and chase an MBA dream in the United States, and how she navigates her way through the challenges of business school. From tough academic requirements to adapting to a foreign culture, then financial planning for an MBA, the harsh realities of job interviews, and the importance of creating relationships that matter. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording!With love from Lagos, New York City & Toronto,Tolu & Ibk P.S: I mighty forgot to introduce myself to our new listeners at the beginning of the episode. Frankly speaking, I'm the coolest person you'd ever meet and you can watch me prove that right (or wrong, haha) here. I hope you come back for another episode too. Enjoy! Support the showThere's always more to the story! Follow here for more :)

Subscriber-only episodeHappy Listening :)With love from NYC,ToluPs: Here’s the link to subscribe to my friend’s YouTube channel while we anticipate her ‘Naira to Pounds’ interview with me. Thank you! There's always more to the story! Follow here for more :)

Subscriber-only episodeCan you believe it's already been a year since I joined Google? Time flies when you're learning, growing, and embracing new experiences! In this special episode, I take a moment to express my gratitude to God, the friends who have supported me throughout my incredible journey, and share some of the invaluable lessons I've picked up along the way. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on these insights that could make a massive difference in your own career.Ever felt held back by assumptions about age or experience? Well, it's time to shatter those limitations! We delve into the often-overlooked issue of ageism in the workplace, discussing how to break free from preconceived notions and truly respect one another, regardless of age. Plus, discover the importance of speaking up for yourself, gathering information, and building relationships to propel your career forward.But it's not all about work, right? We also explore the significance of having hobbies, maintaining a sense of gratitude, and nurturing the connections we make in our professional lives. So, tune in and get ready to find that perfect balance between life, work, and everything in between! You'll walk away feeling inspired and empowered to take control of your career and personal well-being.Happy 1-year Googleversary to me!AI-powered titles, descriptions & hugs,Tolu O. There's always more to the story! Follow here for more :)

Hellllloooo!!!!I know, I missed you too! This time I came back with a guest, yay! She's none other than Ivy F. Ochieng and she's without a doubt, one of my favorite people! Some of you might remember her as Ivy from this reel OR as my Kenyan sister/roommate from that reel but she's one of the very first friends I made when I moved to the US  and was also my very first roommate in the US...so yes we go way beck! We forgot to mention but she also invited me to join her executive board as VP, Programming while she was President of @jabsatcornell, the African Students MBA club! And sure, I accepted! We served together 2021 - 2022 whilst being roommates (and held all the parties at our apartment, lol)On a random day after work, I just thought to stop by at Ivy's apartment, order-in dinner and chat/rant about life lately with her. Then I also thought, what if we recorded our conversation, that would be fun, and here we are! It was definitely a much-needed girl time and it reminded me of the good old days in Ithaca as roommates. As I approach my 1-year anniversary of graduating from Cornell/getting into Google, I'm reminded of the journey that led me here and the people I've come along with on this journey. Thanks for being a solid friend, Ivy and I'm so happy to be doing life in NYC with you!This was very much a hair let-down, feet-up , wine-in hand kinda episode...and I think you'd actually enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording, haha!With love from New York City,Tolu & IvyP.S: We talk about how/where we first met and it was right here! November 12, 2020 - where the Black Girl Magic all began! Support the showThere's always more to the story! Follow here for more :)