Created For More

In this edition of Created for More, the podcast, we delve into profound insights as I candidly unveil uncomfortable truths about your inherent potentials. Discover how your excuses could be concealing these potentials, impeding your true greatness. If this episode stirs something within you, it's a call to action – urging you to break free from complacency, channel your abilities purposefully, and embark on a journey of transformation towards achieving more, doing more, and ultimately having more in your life!

Key Highlights:

• Why you believe you’re not making any progress. (4:14)
• How to deal with an inherent fear of failure. (7:36)
• How to step out boldly in front of an opportunity. (10:31)
• What in your life can you use to serve humanity? (15:23)
• The importance of honouring your own process to winning in life. (19:10)

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Welcome to another engaging episode of Created For More, The Podcast. In today's riveting conversation, we delve into the art of presenting our most splendid selves. Joining us is the remarkable Dr. Omotola Onaneye-Babajide, a beacon of grace and impact.

Dr. Omotola paints her journey, recounting her affinity for education discovered during her teenage years, which eventually bloomed into a profound passion for academia. Her unyielding determination led her to the realm of professors, shaping her into the empowered woman she is today. Venturing into entrepreneurship, Dr. Omotola masterfully crafted two thriving businesses. Among her notable ventures, she offers professional training in 'Executive Presence,' an invaluable soft skill encompassing influence, confidence, and competence.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Omotola elaborates on the three core pillars of Executive Presence, meticulously distinguishing it from Personal Branding. She intriguingly demonstrates the interconnectedness of these concepts, illustrating how they coalesce to form a harmonious whole. In closing, Dr. Omotola underscores the significance of coupling intellect with action. She fervently encourages listeners to embark on a journey of personal development, for true growth demands more than cerebral prowess—it demands dedicated effort . Tune in to this enriching episode, and learn to unearth your latent potential while embracing it with grace.

Key Highlights;

• Dr Omotola's journey to academics (04:02)
• Her entrepreneurship evolution (09:10)
• What Executive Presence means (19:45)
• 3 pillars of Executive Presence (20:56)
• The difference between wealth and riches (37:35)
• Personal Branding & Executive Presence 101 (41:45)
• Is Personal Branding for everyone? (46:02) 

About Dr. Omotola:
Dr. Omotola Onaneye-Babajide is a seasoned academic professional with a heart for entrepreneurship. Her professional academic and corporate expertise is in renewable energy, climate change mitigation, and environmental sustainability. She earned her doctorate in Environmental Chemistry specializing in renewable energy systems at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa in 2012 and has more than two decades of higher education experience across the globe.

She has won many awards for her scholarly achievements and philanthropic endeavors. Her desire and passion for human capacity development and commitment to people’s academic excellence, personal growth, and professional success made her start an online business in 2020. In her business, BriteConcept, she coaches, mentors, and trains High Network Individuals and professional clientele on how to build their personal and professional brands, develop Executive Presence, launch businesses, and accelerate their professional careers.

Connect with Dr Omotola on 
Instagram: @dr_omotola
LinkedIn: Omotola Onaneye -Babajide, Ph.D
YouTube: Dr Omotola 

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In our momentous 150th episode of Created For More, The Podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Blessing Abeng, an extraordinary individual and 'Forbes 30 Under 30' awardee. Blessing is the co-founder of Ingressive For Good, an EdTech Non-Profit organization empowering African Youth with Tech skills.

During our conversation, Blessing shares her journey to becoming a 'Forbes 30 Under 30' awardee, the value of showing up excellently, and the significance of pursuing passion fearlessly and consistently.

Blessing sheds light on the impactful work of Ingressive For Good and offers valuable insights to beginners starting their NGOs. She emphasizes the importance of being data and story-oriented to showcase the impact of their work, while also stressing the need for a strong and cohesive team to ensure organizational success.

This episode is a must-listen, as Blessing's wisdom and experiences will significantly enrich your personal and professional life. Tune in to gain valuable insights on navigating your journey with exponential growth and purpose.

Key Highlights:

• The role of showing up (05:22)
• Blessing's Forbes 30:30 Achievement (07:35)
• The significance of embracing change (13:38)
• The certainty in your 'why' (18:30)
• Exploring Ingressive For Good- IGF (21:40)
• An A-Z NGO Guide for Beginners (26:35)

Don't miss this powerful conversation with Blessing Abeng, a trailblazer in excellence and impact!


About Blessing;
Blessing Abeng is a branding and communications expert dedicated to helping brands identify and communicate their unique identity and tell better stories. She builds brand and communication strategies around products, services, growth, and sales. She helps brands communicate with their team, target audience, partners, and investors.

She has worked with brands across industries in unique capacities, nationally and globally, including Seedstars, Facebook, Taeillo, Diageo, Heritage Bank, African Alliance, Dark and Lovely (Nigeria and Africa), Bolt, Alomo Bitters, GSK, Lights Camera Africa, Lemi Ghariokwu, Victor Ehikhamenor, Angels and Muse, QuickCheck and so many others. She was also one of the Co-Director of Startup Grind Lagos and one of the co-founders and CMO of Disha, eventually acquired by a Unicorn – Flutterwave.

Her ideas, thoughts, and actions are valued nationally and globally. Unsurprisingly, she has been invited multiple times to speak at Silicon Valley about Communications in Africa, the African Tech Ecosystem, and stir global investors to Africa while inspiring them to invest in multiple times to speak at Silicon Valley, about Communications in Africa, the African Tech Ecosystem, and stir global investors to Africa while inspiring them to invest in Africa and African brands.

Connect with Blessing on
Instagram: @blessingabeng_
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.blessingabeng.com

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Welcome to another episode of Created For More, The Podcast. In this installment, I explore a subject that many of us can relate to: the feeling of 'giving up.' As visionaries, we embark on paths with unwavering determination, pouring all our efforts into making our dreams come true. However, inevitably, we encounter challenges that test our resolve, and thoughts of abandoning our pursuits start to creep in.

Today, I aim to challenge the misconceptions surrounding the idea of giving up. Often, people associate it with laziness, pretense, or a lack of authenticity. But is that always the case? Is there ever a right time to consider giving up on a particular endeavor? These are the questions we explore.

During the episode, I provide five crucial points for you to reflect on before making a decision to give up. These points are designed to help you differentiate between genuine reasons to move on from something and instances where giving up might not be the best course of action.

Ultimately, my hope is that this discussion will bring clarity to your life and empower you to embrace your true self unapologetically. You are in charge of your own journey, and you have the capacity to become whatever you aspire to be.

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode as we unravel the complexities of 'giving up' and discover the path that leads to your personal growth and fulfillment. Remember, your story is still being written, and the power to shape it lies within you.

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Welcome to another episode of Created for More, where we have an incredible conversation with Bodam Taiwo, a refined Feminine Leadership Coach, Business Builder, Author, and Visionary. She's here to help women become their most elegant selves and lead authentically.

In this episode, we uncover key highlights:

• What feminine leadership looks like (4:00)
• The power of empathy in feminine energy (6:05)
• Embracing growth and evolution (13:54)
• Asking for what you need during different stages of your journey (16:07)
• Stepping out of your comfort zone to embrace the new (18:10)
• The unique contribution each person has to offer (23:50)
• Etiquette as a behavior system and instrument of power (30:14)
• How women lead through influence (34:04)
• Understanding masculine and feminine energies (38:05)
• Exploring your authentic femininity (43:44)
• Tune in to this enlightening episode of Created for More as we dive into these topics and empower women to embrace their true selves and lead with elegance and purpose. Let's get started!

About Bodam

Bodam is on a mission to empower, motivate and catalyze women to live more elegant and purposeful lives by reaching for their dreams, turning their ideas into tangible action, and evolving into the best version of themselves.  She helps women get unstuck by inspiring and equipping them to dream bigger, see clearer, and live brighter so they can create the life they desire.

She is the Visionary behind The Refined Lady Movement which is designed to equip ladies, particularly ladies of African Descent, with the tools to become refined and elegant so they can grow impact, influence, and authority and distinguish themselves as Leaders.

She runs The Advisory Clinic which provides SMEs with marketing strategies to build sustainable businesses.  She is also the trainer for the ‘Marketing and Branding for SMEs’ Module at the BAYI Foundation.

Bodam is the Author of Be-You-Ti-Ful, a book she wrote to help women discover who they were created to be.  She periodically writes on several online platforms. 

She also runs Hangout with Single Sisters, a mentorship platform for unmarried women, where she helps them evolve, grow and thrive!

She is a prolific Speaker and is invited to speak on several platforms throughout the year across a wide variety of topics.  She also coordinates two Prayer Ministries for women.

In 2022, Bodam was recognized as one of the Top 100 Career Women in Nigeria by 9-to-5 Chick.

In 2021, Bodam was named one of Leading Ladies Africa's Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in Africa.  She was also honored as one of twelve extraordinary Visionary Women of African Descent in the 2021 Future-Forward Female Folio. 

Bodam holds a B.Eng in Electronics Engineering from the University of Reading – where she now serves as a volunteer Mentor and an M.Sc in Mobile and Satellite Communications from the University of Surrey.
She has a certification in Luxury Spirits Marketing from a collaboration program run by INSEAD Business School for Diageo Brands Ltd.

Connect with Bodam on
Instagram: @bodamtaiwo @therefinedlady
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bodamtaiwo

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In today's captivating episode, I had the privilege of engaging a conversation with Dr. Niyi Borire. With a remarkable array of accomplishments as an award-winning Neurologist, Lecturer, Neuroscience Researcher, Author, Speaker, and Change Agent, Dr. Niyi is on a mission to assist individuals in navigating change while maintaining their purpose, identity, and individuality.

How do we effectively navigate unexpected twists and turns in life? How can we prevent our past from dictating our future? And most importantly, how can we grow and thrive amidst change instead of allowing it diminish us? ...was the heart of today's conversation.

This episode unfolds, offering astonishing insights into the essence of unwavering faith, the determination to pursue your dreams relentlessly


Key Highlights;

• Navigating change; his personal story (12:45)
• Taking intentional decisions and breaking the cycle of pain (27:44)
• You can stop your past from influencing your  future (28:50)
• Being sexually molested at age 6 (31:12)
• “Healing takes time” (47:46)
• The Story of Haggai ‘Unloved and Unwanted’ (52:17
• The possibility of being more in your comfort zone (59:15)
• The importance of team building (1:06:28)

About Dr Niyi
Dr Niyi is an Amazon best-selling author of an autobiography titled Navigating Change: Timeless Secrets For Growth in an Ever-Changing World. Dr Niyi also mentions his latest book, (which will be out soon), titled “Haggai, Unloved and Unwanted”, a book written for people who have given up or are about giving up because they feel unwanted or are still holding on to their past experiences

Dr Niyi Borire is blessed with a beautiful wife, Yemi. They are both pastors at the Beautiful Gate Church Sydney, Australia. They are also blessed with two wonderful boys.

Connect with Dr Niyi on
Instagram: @niyiborire
Website: www.niyiborire.com

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Join me for an exhilarating episode as we celebrate the three-year anniversary of my transformative "purpose walk." It fills me with immense joy to express my gratitude to God for guiding me toward this life-changing decision.
I have chosen to share seven invaluable lessons distilled over the last three years. This episode will inspire and set you on the right path as you embark on your own purpose journey. If you would like to connect with me, please don't hesitate to reach out via email at [email protected].

Key Highlights;

•  'The mind is a magnifier of things'... nothing is as scary as it seems (04:30)
•  'Clarity comes from doing'...in doing, you become (06:15)
•  The fulfillment of purpose - A gift that keeps giving (08:15)
•  Is your superpower disdained or displayed? (14:44)

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Welcome to today's special episode, dedicated to those who feel like they're not walking in their life's purpose. In this podcast, I will delve into the five core reasons why people struggle to use their voice effectively. Many individuals find themselves lacking control over their destiny, and one reason for this is the pursuit of absolute clarity. Some individuals underestimate the importance of their message or vision, believing it is irrelevant in today's world. Additionally, various fears, such as the fear of being ignored, seeking validation, and striving for perfectionism, hold people back.

In this episode, I emphasize the significance of each person's message and the importance of taking charge of our own paths. When we fail to embrace our true calling, we hinder others from fulfilling their potential, as their growth relies on the messages we carry.

By the end of this episode, you will gain valuable insights to become the best version of yourself that you were meant to be.

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On this rerun episode of The Podcast, I sit down with Winifred Nwania, a Culinary Expert, Cookbook Author, Etiquette Coach & Expert, and also Cooking Show Host on DSTV.  We have the most awe-inspiring, mind-blowing, and revelatory conversation about her passion for cooking and her journey to becoming one of Africa’s premier culinary phenomena out of Nigeria. This conversation is so expository and illuminating as it simplifies in the most unique way how a simple skill or passion can evolve into a global message that elevates you and impacts lives extraordinarily. If you have ever wondered about the future of your passion, talent, or skill, this conversation will provide all the answers you need to get started and honour the call of your purpose to be more, do more, and have more.

Key Highlights:

• The passion for winning. (13:49)
• How it all started. (16:27)
• The benefits of National Youth Service Corps lectures skills acquisition. (17:51)
• Documenting her cooking recipes: Sharing pictures on Blackberry and starting a blog whilst working a 9-5. (19:54)
• Quitting her 9-5 job to honor her calling. (20:30)
• The birth of Zeelicious foods. (23:05) 
• The role of reading books and prayers in her pursuit of purpose. (29:29)
• Now, what next? (32:09)
• Starting her YouTube channel, hosting her first cooking show on TV, and the inspiration from Food Network’s Siba Mtongana. (36:39)
• Resolute self-development through learning and deliberate practice. (41:54)
• The journey is as important as the destination. (47:27)
• Have a vision. (49:09)
• Corporal Sunday’s drills, the lesson of tiny details, and the focus on excellence. (54:47)
• Vision, tenacity, and decisiveness. (59:33)
• My journey is far from over. (1:03:15)
• What making an impact is not. (1:09:43)
• Everyone on earth is on assignment. (1:10:48)

About Winifred:
Winifred Nwania, fondly known as Winnie is the founder of Zeelicious Foods Company and the host of the Zeelicious Cooking Series that airs on her YouTube Channel and ‘My Naija Plate’ which airs on DSTV Channel 173.
As a proud citizen of the African continent, her passion to create mouthwatering Nigerian/African-inspired delicacies has taken her and her audience on a tantalizing culinary journey since 2018.
Winnie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Lagos. She quit a high-paying oil industry job in 2017 to pursue her dreams in the culinary industry.
Today, she has grown the Zeelicious Foods brand from humble beginnings as a little YouTube channel with a few hundred subscribers into a burgeoning media empire working wi is the only cookbook you’ll need to step up your cooking and healthy eating lifestyle - the highly seasoned professionals and some of the biggest multinational brands in the industry and now serves a global audience of over 1,200,000 people with her fun and simple cooking tutorials of African and continental recipes.
Winnie has always loved food and all it encompasses especially the nutritional aspect. She’s currently studying for an internationally recognized Nutritionist certification. On completion, she would be a certified Nutritionist—able to offer professional advice on healthy eating, and healthy meal planning, as well as helping people beautify their lives through the food they eat. By the 1st quarter of 2022, Winnie will launch her first-ever cookbook,
‘Winnie’s Sizzling Selections’, is the only cookbook you’ll need to step up your cooking and healthy eating lifestyle - in an authentically African way.

Connect with Winifred on Instagram
@zeeliciousfoods
@winniesschoolofelegance

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In today's podcast episode, join me in the studio as I sit down with the remarkable and dynamic Stephanie Kadiri, StephREDD. She is a trained Linguist, certified Life Coach, Human Resources Professional, Emotional Intelligence and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitionerDuring our conversation, StephREDD delves into the origins of her unique alias and how it resonates with her roots and her calling as the 'Genius Activator.' Her mission is to uncover the genius within individuals, transform their lives, and activate their potential, regardless of any circumstances they may face.

Throughout the show, StephREDD shares pivotal moments in her life when she felt compelled to conceal her innate talents from the world and the profound impact of losing something that deeply affected her. Recognising the importance of embracing her true self, she emphasises that what lies within us should be revealed rather than hidden. StephREDD also explores the significance of self-acceptance and validation, emphasising that individuals can embody their genius without becoming a mere imitation of someone else's shadow.

StephREDD shares insights into her evolution, embracing her multi-potentiality and acknowledging that God entrusted her with diverse talents to thrive effectively. As our conversation draws to a close, StephREDD delves into self-discovery. She emphasises the importance of not defining oneself solely based on one aspect of life, as when that aspect inevitably fades away, personal identity may be lost.

This episode is a must-listen, as StephREDD proves to be a captivating interviewee, capable of activating your inner genius and inspiring you to put in the work required to fulfil your potential.


Key Highlights;

• The consequence of validation and identity crisis (07:07)
• 'Failure is an evaluation and not a definition'  (11:20)
• The types of parenting (15:45)
• Journey of self-discovery (23:28)
• StephREDD's pivotal moments and her bounce back story (46:00)
• Final words of encouragement (1:02:05)

About StephREDD;
Stephanie Kadiri, popular known as 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃 is a trained Linguist, certified Life Coach, Human Resources Professional, Emotional Intelligence and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitioner with a passion for helping people activate their genius to transform self and impact society. She is a skillful Identity & Communication Coach with an audacious knack for making people laugh, even at their insecurities while offering them an opportunity to rise above them. She has organised and facilitated several coaching, training, corporate and social events locally and internationally in both English and French.

Her passion for teaching also drives her to teach career persons who desire to learn or improve their proficiency in the French language to position themselves for better career and/or immigration opportunities.

StephREDD is a Transformational Speaker with a mission to inspire, impact and influence people to fan aglow their spark, dare to dream, sustain courage, stay determined to build and sustain a reputable legacy and NEVER GIVE UP until they have done so. She is the convener of the UR³ Conference - an annual social development and empowerment event organised to impart strength, resilience and determination in individuals to enable them show up stronger in spite of adversities.

She is also and the founder of Red Instinxts – a social development and empowerment firm.

StephREDD is available to help you, your team and your organization to operate at a genius level.

Connect with StephREDD on Instagram;
@iamstephredd