Centred Creative (formerly Life in Brown)

As a mum with work, family and my own goals to juggle, I think a lot about how to make space for what matters without feeling like I have to do everything.

In this conversation with Dolapo Adeyiga, we talk about balancing motherhood, work, business, Christian faith and personal wellbeing.

Dolapo shares how she started her food business, the practical systems she uses to stay organised, how she decides what to say yes or no to, and why simplifying her life has become so important.

We also talk about healthy eating, making space for rest, asking for help, protecting time for yourself and the lessons she has learned from juggling different seasons and responsibilities.

You can find Dolapo on Instagram at @Dollys_Delectables for pastries, catering and food orders, including options available for delivery across the UK.

I share why I changed the podcast name from Life in Brown to Centred Creative.

As the podcast has grown, so have the topics I want to explore — from books, business and creativity to motherhood, lifestyle, personal growth and the values that shape the way we live.

I also share what Centred Creative means to me: creating from a grounded place, staying curious, making thoughtful choices and building a life that feels meaningful and aligned with what matters most.

The name may have changed, but the heart of the podcast remains the same — a space for learning, reflection and honest conversations about who we are, what matters to us and who we’re becoming.

I hope you’ll continue on this journey with me as we step into this next chapter together.

I share my summer reading list and why I picked each book from my local library. I talk about choosing library books as a budget-friendly way to read more over the summer, my love for historical fiction, and my interest in stories about women, ambition, identity and change.

From Nigerian contemporary fiction to historical novels set in different periods, I reflect on the books I’m excited to read and the healthy lifestyle habits I want to explore.

00:00 Why I chose library books this summer
01:13 Talk of the Party by Folusho Agbaje
03:21 Just One Thing by Michael Mosley
04:35 The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
05:31 The Queen’s Coronation by Jennifer Ryan
06:43 Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor
08:15 The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
09:15 My reading plan and audiobooks
09:58 Summer goals and wrap-up

Have you been thinking about simplifying your hair care routine? In this episode, former hairstylist Isabel Imhogiemhe addresses common hair concerns such as slow hair growth, styling challenges, and product selection and shares practical tips on improving length retention, choosing simple yet stylish hairstyles, and selecting appropriate hair products.

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Did you set any new resolutions this year? My husband, Ayo and I share some of our plans for the year and what we want to work on. I also share a podcast that inspired some of these changes.

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Are you looking for something to read over the holidays or in 2025? Ore Abidoye and Motunrayo Oladeji share some of the books we enjoyed this year.

Ore’s picks

00:45: Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors

04:19: Tremor by Teju Cole

08:17 Book 3: In Memoriam by Alice Winn

Motunrayo’s picks

13:18: Motunrayo’s reading plans for 2025

13:56: The Queen of Sugar Hill by Reshonda Tate

17:03: Scandalous Women by Gill Paul

20:29: The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann

22:19: Our thoughts on libraries and bookshops

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I spoke with my husband - Ayo, about growing our photography and videography business - Morayo Photography, in the UK.

Contact the business by emailing [email protected].

It's Olympic season. Netflix released a few sports documentaries just before Paris 2024. My brother Korede joined me on this episode to discuss the documentary Sprint: The World's Fastest Runners. We shared what we're looking forward to in this year's games.

I also shared my thoughts on Simone Biles Rising (also on Netflix).

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Toby and Lerit from the How Does That Sound podcast join me to share their recent TV favourites: 'The Bear,' a drama-comedy series, and 'The Fall Guy,' a romantic-action movie.

00:00 Welcome to Life in Brown

00:05 Introducing the 'Into This' series, where you can share your TV, podcast and book recommendations

00:25 How to Share Your Recommendations

00:45 Guest Recommendations: Tobi and Lerit

01:05 Tobi's Take on 'The Bear'

02:34 Lerit's Thoughts on 'The Fall Guy'

03:53 My Reality TV Pick - Owning Manhattan

05:09 This Week's Recommendations Recap

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I was a guest on the How Does That Sound podcast and shared a clip from my guest feature on the show.

We spoke about our experiences creating independent podcasts and shared some tips from our experiences as podcasters.

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