On the Matterr: Motivation for Goal-Getters, Entrepreneurs and Anyone Ready to Level all the way Up!

In the episode this week is my conversation  with Mr. Ayebanoa Spiff! 

Ayebanoa studied International Business and is a Marketing enthusiast based in Nigeria.

He was so done with the pressures of social media (and seeing people only stunting for the gram), that he decided to share a few posts featuring positive conversations between him and his people.

These conversations led to the birth of his phenomenal podcast titled: The Waka So Far: A platform that shares amazing peoples’ stories in the hope of inspiring others.

Keep up with Ayebanoa and all of the amazing conversations and positive vibes he puts out on IG @thewakasofar

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It’s said that the best way to get ahead is to get started, to that end, in this episode, I am sharing my biggest secret and trick to getting ahead in the new year 😉

Tune in to listen! 

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For the first time ever on the podcast, I am excited to share my first male guest interview with this Oscar Award Winning Film Maker, in the making, Mr. Kobina deGraft-Johnson.

Kobina worked as an Accountant at a top-tier NYC Accounting firm for 7 years when he realized something was missing. One evening at a happy hour event, someone asked if he could help take photos. These photos (taken with an iPhone 4) were so good that they sparked an interest in photography! This interest led to the creation of HIS VERY OWN MOVIE PRODUCTION COMPANY, Anibok Studios and his relocation back to Ghana. 

In the episode Kobina talks about his journey, why Africa is the future and drops some encouraging words for aspiring artists and entrepreneurs along the way!

To keep up with all of his amazing projects, casting calls and his awesomeness please follow him on IG @anibokstudios 

Have I told you all how appreciative I am for your love, support, and encouragement and for following me? 

My episode today is my love gram to you. 

Thank you for every follow, repost, like, share, episode download, GUEST APPEARANCE, comment, suggestion, podcast review, critique, note, message, phone call, EVERYTHING! 

I don’t know what I am doing 😭. At least once a day, I find myself wondering if I’m fooling myself with my podcast, this page or my YouTube channel (the imposter syndrome is REAL!)

But whenever I feel like giving up, someone somewhere reaches out with the most encouraging and kind words that keep me On this Matterr.

For this and everything, I’ll like to say THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am grateful to you. I don’t take you for granted. Your support means everything to me. 

YOU are who I am grateful for and I pray that God continues to bless all which concerns you, in Jesus name, Amen.

Happy Thanksgiving My OTM Family 😘

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In this week's podcast is the Executive Coach and Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Omowumi Abimbola Akintolayo. 

Born with a natural talent to command respect and admiration of everyone in the room, she combined this skill with her desire to help people into a successful business: Leaders Lane, an Executive Coaching and Motivational Boutique.

In this episode, not only does Wumi share her journey, she shares how to use positive psychology to dig deeper to unlock your highest potential. 

Enjoy!

To keep with Wumi and her new exciting news with Leaders Lane, please visit https://leaders-lane.com or @leaders_lane 

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On thé podcast this week is Weddingprenuer and Events & Wedding Influencer, Wura Manola.

Wura is an International Weddings & Events planner. She is the Founder of & Creative Wedding Director at Manola Luxe Weddings, Owner & Wedding blogger of thé Get Wedding Ready YouTuber Channel, and the Founder & Host of the Bridal Brunch Events.

Growing up, she knew she wanted to start her own business, just like her dad, it didn’t know what it’ll be in. 

Soon her love for birthday parties, weddings, and other events combined with her degrees in International Business led to the creation of her growing Empire.

In the episode this week, Wura shares how she started, how it’s going, and everything in between.

Enjoy! 

You can keep up with Wura and her awesomeness on Instagram @WuraManola

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My guest on my podcast is Vaneeta Kaur.

Vaneeta is a creative writer, author, and emotional wellness advocate. As someone who deals with chronic pain due to a rare condition, self-care is an essential part of her daily life. Vaneeta was kind enough to share her experience with her condition and how that led to anxiety and depression at such a young age. 

As a coping mechanism and emotional outlet, she started writing. At 17, she began her first novel Broken Branches and the sequel is due to release soon. The Silver Lining Series is a supernatural contemporary fictional romance that emphasizes gratefulness, love, forgiveness, happiness and so much more.

Through her creative writing on social media she encourages kindness, compassion, empathy, self-care, and wholeness. She also shares her own experiences from her emotional wellness journey.

I learned so much from our conversation, and I hope you tune in to do the same. 

Keep up with Vaneeta on IG at @missvaneetakaur or click here for her book and website: https://linktr.ee/vaneetakaur

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"In 1988, US President Ronald Reagan declared October as a month to recognize the unique grief of bereaved parents in an effort to demonstrate support to the many families who have suffered such a tragic loss." (starlegacyfoundation.org)

To commemorate this and bring awareness and support, I speak with a brave young woman who experienced this loss in the first year of her marriage. She is beautiful, inside and out. Strong, REAL, honest, brilliant and a powerful woman of God. Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not reveal who she is. 

In the episode this week, she (whom I refer to as "nne" throughout the conversation) shares the journey of her first pregnancy, her loss, her healing, and God, her husband & her family, and friends supported her all the way through.

If you have any questions about this episode, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or on Instagram at @Onthematterr 

Thank you so much! 

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From selling clothes from underneath her bed to selling out pieces and a full-blown exhibit at Nordstorm, Busayo Olupona is determination personified. 

She is an attorney, designer, podcast host, traveler, cultural curator, exceptional storyteller, and BOSS BABE.

Busayo was a corporate associate at a top tier NYC law firm for years when she started to feel like something was missing. Her love for fashion, a mind for business, and desire for a creative outlet lead to the creation of her beautiful clothing line, BUSAYO NYC.

In the episode this week, Busayo shares her journey with BUSAYO NYC. She touched on everything from growing up in Nigeria to her family's migration back to the States. We spoke about family, culture, entrepreneurship, spirituality, mentorship, BALOGUN, EVERYTHING!! 

Enjoy!!

Keep up with all the fantastic things Busayo is doing on IG at @Busayonyc. Her website is www.busayonyc.com.

Podcast Host: Oby Chiapa. Keep up with her and other incredible guests at @onthematterr or email at @[email protected]

Sources referenced:
Poem by Kahlil Gilran - On Children

Book by Mary Gehlhar - The Fashion Designer Survival Guide

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Tiffany-Ann is the Deputy Director of Freight Programs, Education, and Research for the Freight Mobility Unit at the New York City Department of Transportation.

She is passionate about Urban Planning, as it relates to transportation and infrastructure, emergency management, environmental sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and equity.

In 2017, she attended a conference and was soo disappointed by the lack of diversity that SHE CREATED HER OWN called Hindsight. 

In the episode this week, Tiffany shares what made her become an Urban Planner, her experience in creating and planning this conference, and the importance of asking for what you need.
Take a listen!

Keep up with Tiffany and all of the fantastic things with Hindsight at @divcomm and Hindsightcon.com

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