Life in Brown

By Motunrayo Oladeji

Life in Brown is your go-to podcast for relatable conversations about life as Africans in the diaspora. It’s a space to talk about identity, family, culture, and everything in between. Plus, you’ll he... more

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How many episodes does Life in Brown have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.

Life in Brown episodes:

February 23, 2022 How Moving To A New Environment Can Change Your Career Choices and Perception of Money
When I was in secondary school, I didn't know anyone who wanted to pursue a vocational career path. We were raised to see white-collar jobs as the best. Moving to the UK made me see how corporate jobs are not the only way to have a thriving career. I talk about this in the episode and how other financial areas like childcare costs and tax contributions are different from what I was used to in Nigeria.

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7min
February 09, 2022Relocating from Nigeria to the UK to Work in the NHS with Jumoke Fagite
I spoke with Jumoke Fagite who's a nurse and YouTuber about her decision to leave Nigeria for the UK.

She spoke about:
How she got into nursing

Her reasons for leaving Nigeria

Her experience working in the UK compared to Nigeria

Her tips for any nurses looking to relocate to the UK

Her YouTube journey so far
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27min
January 26, 2022 How to Build An Affordable Hair Routine
When I first went natural, I thought I had to buy every product I saw on YouTube. I was lucky that I didn't end up with a shelf of products. I share how you can enjoy your natural hair journey without breaking the bank in this episode.

Please, share your natural hair questions or any comments you have about the podcast by sending a voice message here.

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6min
January 12, 2022 How to Build A Quick and Simple 3 Step Natural Hair Routine
Have you ever wondered how to simplify your hair routine so you don't have to spend an entire day washing your hair? I share three tips that have shortened the time I spend doing my hair. I no longer spend 4 hours on wash day doing my hair and I shampoo, condition and style my hair in an hour. Following these three simple steps will help you build a quick hair routine and you’ll have more time for the things you love.

Helpful resources
Black Girl Curls
Here's why you should use less products on wash days

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12min
December 30, 2021 2021 Reflections and Podcast Plans for 2022
In today's episode, I'm sharing the wins I've had and the lessons I've learned this year, particularly in terms of content creation. I also share my podcasting plans for the new year.

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17min
December 21, 2021 How Spending To Keep Up Can Harm Our Finances
Have you ever spent money beyond what you planned for in order to fit in? I talk about this in this episode and share why this is usually not a good idea.

This episode was inspired by a novel I read called Would I Lie To You By Aliya Ali-Afzal.

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9min
December 06, 2021 The Dark Side of Being A Mummy Blogger
In today's episode, I talk about mom influencing and the things that come with it such as comments from people all over the internet. This was inspired by a novel I recently read that explores this subject. I also talk about how mom influencing is real work and how women have built successful careers in this area.

Book mentioned
People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd

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8min
November 22, 2021What It's Like Running a Bakery in Lagos with Olubunmi Akande
In this week's episode, I spoke with my mum about why she left her job in banking 25 years ago to start her baking business in Lagos, Nigeria.

She shared:
How she started baking
Why she started her business
What she's learnt from running her business
Guest social media info @cakesetcetera_bakery

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14min
November 02, 2021 Why Are Multi-Level Marketing Companies Targeting Young Mums?
Since the pandemic started, I noticed that I'd been approached to join a few multi-level marketing companies and I wondered what made me an attractive target for these companies. I talk about this and why MLMs seem to be popular amongst mums of young children.

You can check out the Lula Rich documentary on Amazon Prime which explores the story behind a multi-level marketing company called Lula Roe and the consequences it's had on women's lives.

How Multi-Level Marketing Took Over The Pandemic

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7min
October 18, 2021 What I Wish I Knew Before Going to University
It's been six years since I left university and thought I would share a few things I wish I knew while I was doing my degree.

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7min

FAQs about Life in Brown:

How many episodes does Life in Brown have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.