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Ep.13 how-to: start a podcast


Hey, ya’ll! Today’s guest always has me rolling on the floor with laughter, so expect tiny interruptions throughout the next 30 min but I promise you’ll learn sum! In this episode Llayleni and I discuss what it takes to start a podcast and how she plans to start one of her own. Listen to the end for bloopers!


Sticker in cover art by @kaidenkae


Summary of steps to starting a podcast:

 Just start! Use the equipment you have and build from there

 Choose a topic that you’re passionate about and that also has depth to it

  Create a podcast name and logo! I recommend Canva or Adobe Express

  Record your first three episodes! Either on your phone or right into your editing software choice. I recommend Audacity or Adobe Audition

  Edit audio on Audacity or Adobe Audition (you can add music, a jingle, or sound FX)

  Upload episode to Spotify for Podcasters or Buzzsprout 

  Promote your podcast using your social media! I recommend Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook!
Tips: Be consistent! Promote yourself! Try to find a niche! Research techniques on YouTube! Stay true to yourself but be open to grow! 


Podcasts referenced:
anything goes with emma chamberlain
Serial Killers by Spotify Studios 
Sweet Hot Mustard Podcast
Transformation Church
The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill
Candace Owens
With the Perrys




how-to: start a podcast

Have you ever heard the stereotype that Nigerian men are players? Maybe you have, likely, you haven’t. I sure had (and experienced it) and wanted to discuss it. So I pulled together some of Nigeria's finest (you can laugh), and we had a lil’ chat about why Nigerian men are the way they are…listen in! 


It’s slightly embarrassing to say but this conversation was a type of therapy for me, lol. Getting into these guys’ heads helped me understand them and how they relate to the world around them. Big thank you to Glory, Rukky, Feji & Sosa, for enlightening us all. I couldn't have done this episode without you guys. 




nigerian men & marriage: a conversation.

I didn’t see this episode coming…but God did! Listen in on a spontaneous conversation with my friend Joy. I never met a 14-year-old with so many words of wisdom. 


Songs referenced:

 Praise by Elevation Worship
 Egypt by Bethel Music & Cory Asbury
  Firm Foundation by Maverick  City Music & Cody Carnes
  More Like Jesus by One Voice Worship
  Waymaker by Leeland (originally by Sinach)  



Scripture referenced:

  Exodus 32 (entire chapter)
  Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,
  James 2:26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead
  James 1:19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;
  James 4:8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
  Exodus 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before me.
  Book of Job  
  Job 38:4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand.”
  Luke 12:7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
  1 Corinthians 10:13  No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
  Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.





choose JOY!

ep. 10: bonus episode: fasting observed. 
I am aware that the Bible says to practice spiritual things in private, and make it between God and yourself (Matthew 6:6, 17-18) and if this appears to disobey that, please hear my heart. I made this episode to shine a light on a not-so-common spiritual practice in American Christianity. It’s something deeply woven into the spiritual life of Nigerians and other ethnic backgrounds. It’s something I’ve always found extremely challenging. My motive is simply awareness, self-reflection, and hopefully, someone will resonate with my experience and be encouraged. Furthermore, for me, documenting things always makes them more exciting and enjoyable. Lastly, I hope you find the episode interesting to listen to, and that you’re led to listen to more! ~ okayobi 





fasting observed.

s/o to the Hearing Jesus podcast with Rachael Groll for her insights when making this episode! Check out her podcast here: 
https://open.spotify.com/show/3nTsOH7dAMrJ2qNadAwufo?si=32723633da5f4522

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