Welcome to Season 2!🥳

We’re calling this one Unlearning, Learning & Relearning. 

Basically, it's just me trying to figure out all the little habits and mindsets I picked up growing up that don’t really serve me anymore and learning new ones that do.

In this episode, I’m opening up about something that shaped so much of my adult life without me even realizing it — hyper-independence.

For years, asking for help made me feel like a burden. So I carried everything alone. Work. Emotions. Responsibilities. Even the things that were clearly too heavy for one person.

But hyper-independence isn't strength, it’s survival mode disguised as productivity.

In this calm, honest conversation, I talk about:

• where this mindset came from
• how childhood experiences shaped my “I’ll do it myself” mentality
• the guilt that comes with needing help
• learning to rest without feeling irresponsible
• accepting softness, support, and ease
• and the difference between being independent and overdoing it

If you’ve ever struggled with receiving help or felt like you had to “hold everything together,” this episode will sit with you gently.

🎧 Audio-only episode
Let’s unlearn this together.

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This Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we have a crucial conversation with Dr. Joneclever about the realities of living with sickle cell disease in Nigeria. As both a medical doctor and a photographer, he offers a unique and compassionate perspective on the medical challenges, the social stigma, and the incredible resilience of sickle cell warriors.This is a must-watch episode for everyone. We break down complex medical information into understandable advice and discuss the urgent need for widespread genotype education to end the cycle of sickle cell in our communities.---🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST for more conversations!- Watch on YouTube: ​⁠Becoming, Loud & Clear- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kZE8pwKHkbLkzlm3pwLLn?si=ff037e5788a44339- Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-loud-clear/id1822942516Follow us on social media:- Instagram: @becomingloudandclear- Tiktok: @becomingloudandclear#SickleCellAwareness #Photography #NigerianPodcast #Doctor #HealthcareinNigeria

In this episode of Becoming, Loud & Clear, I’m joined by an artist Mrs Joy Adama to explore the power of intentional styling and presence — how what we wear, how we present ourselves, and how we carry our story can change not just how the world sees us, but how we see ourselves.

🎨 Mrs Joy Adama shares her journey as an artist and how style became a tool of expression, transformation and visibility.

We dive into:

• Why style is more than fashion—it’s identity and presence in motion

• How presence (how you show up) is just as important as appearance

• Practical styling habits + mindset shifts you can start this week

• How to let your wardrobe and presence reflect the woman you’re becoming

Whether you’re redesigning your wardrobe, rediscovering your presence, or building the confidence to show up boldly — this conversation is for you.

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Ever had a brilliant idea that felt so exciting and right... and then you overthink it until the fire is gone? We've all been there. The excitement phase of a great idea is a gift, but it's also a fleeting window of opportunity. The moment you start to second-guess and get lost in "what ifs," that powerful seed can lose its energy.

In this episode, I'm talking about the importance of acting on those nudges immediately. It's not about having a perfect plan; it's about making the first move while the passion is still fresh.

Join me as we discuss:

Why the initial excitement is the most crucial part of any project.

The dangers of "analysis paralysis" and why you need to jump before you overthink it.

How to take one small, simple step today to honor the idea you've been given.

My personal stories of jumping on a vision and what happened when I didn't.

This is a powerful episode for anyone who has a brilliant idea waiting in their heart and a fear holding them back. Let's learn to lean into the urgency and start building something truly amazing.

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In this empowering episode of Becoming, Loud & Clear, we explore the powerful truth behind the saying, "closed mouths don't get fed." This isn't just about money; it's about life. Learn the essential skills of self-advocacy, why it's crucial to ask for what you want, and how to build the confidence to speak up for yourself in your career and creative pursuits. This conversation is for anyone ready to stop waiting and start creating their own opportunities.

Are you tired of feeling stressed about money? In this episode of Becoming, Loud & Clear, Theresa Ude breaks down how to budget for beginners, offering practical, easy-to-follow strategies to manage your money effectively. Learn the secrets to money management and achieve financial freedom as a young professional or creative entrepreneur. This episode is your comprehensive personal budgeting guide to help you save more, stress less, and take control of your financial goals.

Tune in to discover:

• The Importance of Budgeting

• The essential steps to create a budget that actually works.

• Tips for saving your Money better without feeling overwhelmed.

• How to invest in your dreams while staying financially smart.

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Money doesn’t grow on trees — but it can grow with the right mindset.In this episode, I sat down with Femi Olushola to have the kind of money conversation we all need — honest, simple, and straight to the point.We talked about:✅ Budgeting better
✅ Learning to save with the right mindset
✅ Investing in your future — even when the money feels small

Whether you’re just trying to get a grip on your finances or you’re thinking long-term wealth, this one’s a solid place to start.

🎧 Listen, take notes, and don’t forget to share with someone who needs to hear this.

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This is the beginning of Becoming, Loud and Clear.

Where the in-betweens of becoming are no longer whispered— but said out loud, clear and raw.

In this intro, I’m sharing what this podcast is about, why I’m starting it now, and what you can expect from here on.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re in the middle of something — not who you were, not yet who you’re becoming — this is for you.

Loud. Clear. Becoming.

🎧 Tap in and let’s grow together.

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