On Episode 28, Ijeawele Chimamaka Ogbonna is sharing how she is curating and celebrating culture, specifically the Igbo culture of Nigeria. She shares how culture is getting lost in language, in heritage and in culture. Her work in creative writing is steeped in the richness of her Igbo heritage and she shares it with the world in her works of fiction.With her platform, Ikoro Igboamaka, she celebrates being Igbo through various programming and events both virtually and in person. She is a fre...

This episode is a particularly special one focused on healthy relationships through setting boundaries. I believe the bane of any relationship is the absence of boundaries with the blurring of lines and responsibilities of spouses.Why marriage? Because it is one of the most important relationships with direct implications on your personal freedom and peace, if love is devoid of boundaries. In addition, my tenth wedding anniversary is in November 2020 and healthy boundaries are the life blood ...

This episode was recorded on Black Tuesday, 10/20/2010: that dark day when unarmed Nigerian youth were fired upon and killed as they peacefully protested at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos, Nigeria. Dr Adeola and host, Bralade have a candid and insightful conversation about the state of affairs in their home country.October has been both the 60th year of Nigerian Independence and arguably, the largest youth uprising since the nation’s history. This spontaneous and sporadic protests in Nigeria are bot...

In the United States, there has been a renewed call for an end to systemic racism and in Nigeria, youths are leading the #EndSARSNow protest to end police brutality and unchecked power. At times of civil unrest, what is the citizen’s duty? On Episode 25, I draw lessons from Dr Martin Luther King’s epic speech titled “A Call to Conscience” where he called for an end to the Vietnam War. Perspectives on civic duty have never been as skewed as they are in recent times. I talk about what Civi...

On Episode 24, we learn about goals: setting them, sticking to them, taking them one step at a time and giving yourself grace, through the process of accomplishing them. Dr Keisha Thompson, a psychologist, demystifies self-care as an event or experience but rather, should be thought of as a mindset and lifestyle. She goes further to share her work on social justice, women empowerment and amplifying the voices of women of color in the US and beyond.Key learnings of the episode are:· &nbs...

On Episode 23, as Nigerian-American, I am celebrating the Nigerian Independence Day with an assessment, Cultural Navigator by Berlitz, to reveal how Nigerian vs American I am in corporate America in my Interaction Style (6:54), my Thinking Style (12:46) and my Sense of Self (18:20). Self assessments have helped me navigate cultures in school and the workplace across three continents. My results and my evolution will interest you as you listen to the episode.Cultural Navigator is based on a co...

On Episode 22, we are asking the question: “What are your dreams worth?” Are they worth the aspiration, commitment and effort required to make them happen? 92% of New Year resolutions never happen. Only 6% of childhood dreams ever get fulfilled and only 8% of goals get achieved yet many desire to make a change in their lives and in the world. Listen as Stellify Podcast host, Bralade shares principles and examples from her experience on podcasting and writing. Learn how to ACE those goals...

On Episode 21, learn how to embrace your femininity as your place of natural strength, power and ease. Ekene Onu leads us through her life’s experience and her coaching expertise to understand the dynamics of masculine vs feminine energy and how each one shows up. Answering the call of the icon is beyond ambition, it is rising to the fulness of your purpose and your being.Key highlights of this episode are:Thriving through a pandemic 2:50The Principles of Feminine Leadership 6:16Cultural misc...

In Episode 20, learn how to secure your seat at the leadership table with professional development guidance from Ucheonye Maple. In this episode, she highlights the biggest obstacle in the way of career women and how to navigate them. She shares from her rich cultural perspective the practices she has honed to help her be the leader and coach she is today, in corporate America.Key learnings of the episode are:Securing your seat at the leadership table 10:59“Don’t just expand, keep your networ...

On Episode 19, we learn life lessons on purpose and purposefulness from the life of Chadwick Boseman (1976 – 2020). Purpose is the reason for which something is created or for which it exists while purposefulness is that quality of having a definite purpose. It is one thing to know purpose and it is another to make every moment of your life be meaningful and relevant to that purpose. The reason for the despair and mourning at his passing at such a young age is the same reason for the cel...