I am joined by my friend Enuma who shared How she navigated life as an international student in USA: Identity, making friends, finances, academics, etc. We discussed everything from financial struggles to culture shocks, academic achievements, finding identity, communicating with Americans, making friends, etc. She talked about why she chose the USA for grad school. As a Nigerian coming to America as an international student, she experienced a few culture shocks and struggled a bit with the food and the high tuition that comes with college education. However, she was able to adapt and got the funding/assistantship she needed to finish her program. She got a lot of support from her professors and so thrived academically. She said America has made her very conscious and proud of her identity as a black woman who is proud of her accent, color, ethnicity and culture. She encourages fellow immigrants to be proud of where they're from and aim to represent their country of origin with great pride. In this episode, was basically a chitchat about our experiences living in America as immigrants.

This video is for everyone who is curious about life as an international student in America, or just wants to be inspired and motivated by an ambitious confident black woman who has accomplished a lot for herself. Hope you enjoyed watching it? Please Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe. Thankyou. #internationstudent #livinginamerica #usaexperience #blackwoman #blackinamerica

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Is living in America (USA) still worth it for immigrants in 2026? I talked about the pros and cons of living in America as an immigrant. With the recent travel restrictions and visa bans in 2026, it's become more difficult and unsettling for a lot of intending immigrants into America. Despite all of that, America is still one of the best countries for immigrants to live in and thrive. It provides loads of opportunities to build the type of life you want for yourself. A lot of immigrants travel across seas with just the clothes on their back and they work hard and become millionaires in America. America is a country where you can easily re-invent your life, career, business, etc at any point in your life either as a young person or someone in their 40s, 50s, 60s. Asides these pros, America isn't for everyone because it can be quite lonely and isolating if you don't have a good community of friends. If you're someone who is driven and ambitious, America is for you but if you're someone who community and family is more important to, then migrating to America might not be for you. Other cons like high cost of living, crime rate, etc can also be a source of concern for some people. Even though America isn't perfect, it is still a great place to succeed as an immigrant.

Whether you're curious about life in America or planning to move to America, then this episode is for you. Hope it gives you some insights/clarity you need. Thanks for watching!, Please like, comment, share and subscribe. #nigeriansindiaspora #livinginamerica #japa #livingabroad #immigrantstories #livingabroadlife #benefitsoflivinginusa

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In this episode, i shared some of my life regrets now that I'm in my 40s. My hope is that young people in their 20s & 30s learn from my mistakes so that they don't repeat it. Life goes by so fast and if we're not careful, we waste precious moments and opportunities. Some mistakes I talked about include: constant procrastination, living for people's validation, not loving myself/celebrating myself enough, etc. If you're a young person watching this, i hope you learn a thing or two from it and if you're in your forties, hope you were able to see yourself in some of my experience. Thanks for watching. Pls Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe #40s #forty #lifeexperience #40yearsold #liferegrets #lifemistakes #blackwoman #podcast #regrets #lifelessons

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On this episode we discussed why society gives up on single people in their 40s and how to find purpose during your waiting season. I am joined by Jayne who is a writer, publisher, author's midwife, a ministry leader and founder of SIWON (sisters in waiting outreach network) which is a ministry targeted at single women in waiting, helping them find purpose in their single season. We discussed so many topics around singleness and societal expectations. It is important for single people to find discover why they are single, are there lessons to be learned or characters to cultivate while waiting? Jayne shared with us how she has been able to reframe her mindset to find purpose and meaning in her singleness. She believes being single is not a thing of shame however, we should use it to be productive and be useful to others through our life's experiences. She dispelled a lot of myth around singleness and marriages. Marriage is not a destination and is not the greatest achievement in one's life. Also, there's no formula to finding a spouse, everything happens according to God's timeline so we must submit to his greater will & purpose for our lives. She also talked about women and submission, men needing to be leaders and not just being heads of households, women being in their masculine energy, etc. This was a very deep and interesting conversation.

This episode is for anyone who is single and waiting for the right partner who wants to learn how to steward their single season correctly. I believe this episode will inspire and educate you. Please leave us a comment, like, share and subscribe, thank you. #singles #waitingforlove #relationship #marriage #findinglove #singleness #mrright #podcast #dating #datinginyour40s

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In this episode we talked about "Omugwo" which is an African tradition of postpartum care for nursing moms. Amaka shared her omugwo story and how the support of her mom's omugwo has helped with her quick recovery after childbirth. We talked about some myths about omugwo care (e.g. hot water compresses, pepper soup recipe, etc and its effectiveness). We also debated if it was acceptable to pay grandmas or relatives doing omugwo. While we disagreed on the method/ modality of payment, we agreed it was fair to appreciate them either financially or with gifts at some point. We also also talked about why some husbands pushback on their wives going for omugwo and abandoning them for extended length of time. This was a hearty familial episode. Hope you enjoyed watching, please like, comment, share and subscribe. Thank you #omugwo #postpartum #africantraditions #family #postpartumcare #marriage #africanculture #podcast #nigerianculture #igboculture

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3 kids later: The reality of motherhood, pregnancy, parenting & raising boys. In this episode, i am joined by my lovely co-host Amaka and she shared her motherhood journey. She just gave birth to her 3rd baby and took us through the journey of all her pregnancies. We talked about the waiting season especially for women who are struggling with fertility issues, Amaka shared some encouraging words with them. We also talked about parenting, Amaka shared how she is intentionally raising her boys to be good husbands and fathers in the future. She also talked about the beauty and struggles of motherhood, how having her kids have changed her and given her so much more purpose and love. We briefly talked about surrogacy and why it shouldn't be abused or debased but it's a good option for women who are dealing with infertility. We also talked about how women are now openly talking about infertility struggles compared to the 80s where people didn't share much about their personal struggles.

This episode is for every working mom and moms in general who wants to be encouraged and inspired by another mom who is doing a wonderful job. Hope you enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a comment, like, share and subscribe. Thank you #momlife #motherhoodjourney #momof3 #podcast #family #parenting

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If you see these 10 signs, you're secretly being abused & need to leave ASAP! In this episode i discuss the subtle signs of secret abuse most people ignore/miss and the disadvantages of staying in such toxic situations for a long time. Whether you're in a relationship, marriage, friendship, career, institution or job, you should always be vigilant and look out for these signs, if you notice them, leave! Don't linger for a moment longer. Toxic relationships/situations can chip away at the best part of your life leaving you confused, filled with guilt/shame, feeling like a failure and completely depleted. I share some of my own experiences and stories and hope it helps you feel seen and les alone.

This video is for anyone who is trapped in a toxic place or who is wondering why they constantly feel confused, depleted or overwhelmed in a friendship, relationship, job, career, etc. Check if any of these signs relate to you and please take the necessary step to leave immediately. Thanks for watching! Pls Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe #abuse #toxicrelationships #toxicsigns #mentalhealth #relationships #friendship #toxicfriendships #toxicbosses #podcast

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We continue our discussion on why many African marriages abroad don't last anymore. One of the main reasons is due to people having wrong motives. Some women come into the marriage with the wrong motives and when they relocate abroad, it becomes easy for them to execute their malevolent plans - unfairly call the cops on their husbands and take over their properties and children in some cases. Likewise, some men are not truthful, are abusive and hold on to very patriarchal values (rigidly believe in traditional gender roles) and leave their wives to do all the domestic work at home which is tough abroad with no help.

Other factors that can negatively impact marriages abroad are social changes, financial pressure, lack of support and pressure of settling down in a new environment. Couples need to be honest, kind and need to come together and draw up a solid plan on how they will operate in the new country to avoid surprises. They should always communicate, be empathetic, understanding of each other and be each other support person. They should work together in unity as it will help set them up for success. They should be open to change/adaptable, take their Couples hould also not be shy to embrace counselling/therapy to help them navigate the stress of marriage.

This video is a must-watch for anybody or for couples planning to relocate and are interested in learning about the cultural, social or economic factors that contribute to the complexities of African (Nigerian, Ghanian, South African, etc) marriages abroad (America, UK, Canada, Australia, etc). Thank you for watching and hope you learned a thing or two. Please subscribe, comment, like and share. We appreciate your support #marriageadvice #nigeriansindiaspora #livinginamerica #japa #relationships #livingabroad #marriagefails #podcast #newimmigrants

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In this episode, we chat about why many African women are choosing to be single moms due to bad/abusive marriages. The rise of single motherhood in many African households is at an all time high. We talk about factors that contribute to marriages breaking apart from divorce and the women choosing to parent their children themselves. Some of the factors we identified were infidelity, abuse, lies, lack of intimacy, etc. We talked about baby mamas and why baby mamas are different from single moms, they are not the same thing. We also talked briefly about side chicks and the havoc they cause to happy marriages e.g. the case of Queen May, Yul Edochie and Judy Austin. Judy inserted herself into a once happy marriage and broke it, now she is paying for her actions as Yul has abandoned her and her children making her single mom. Side chicks need to stay away from married men. Also we talked about why abusive men must seek therapy and counseling to heal and become better husbands to their wives & families. As a single mom of 6 kids, Afy shared from first hand experience and several anecdotes of the struggles single moms face and why it is better to be a single mom than to suffered in a terrible abusive marriage.

If you're a single parent, divorced, struggling in your marriage, or just want to be informed/educated, this episode is for you. Hope you enjoyed watching? Please Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe. Thank you! #marriagefails #divorce #singlemom #infidelity #sidechick #yuledochie #yuledochieandjudyaustin #africanmarriage #relationships #brokenhomes #podcast

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On this episode, I talked about 14 lessons I learned living in America as a Nigerian immigrant. I share 14 key lessons i have learned living in the US as a foreigner/immigrant. The lessons i share are highly subjective nd is solely based on my own opinion and i acknowledge that my experience could differ from that of other immigrants. I talked about ways in which life in America is different from life in Nigeria, from a cultural point of view, to social interactions to talking about the American dream, i bare it all in this episode.

This is a short and light episode intended to invoke feelings of nostalgia and love for both my home country and my beloved new country of residence. Hope you found this video useful. Please Like, Comment, Share and Comment. Thank you #livingabroad #nigeriansabroad #africandiaspora #nigeriansindiaspora #japa #livinginamerica #podcast #lifeabroad #abroadlife #naijagist #benefitsoflivinginusa

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