The Value Café With Esther Opone

Government is this... government is that, but how about we take a step back and take a honest look at ourselves as citizens? Enjoy and learn from this conversation between Michael Olatunbosun and I as we explore owning up to our contributions to societal decay and how to embrace responsible citizenship. Michael Olatunbosun is the host of Talking Points with Michael Olatunbosun, as well as Booksplash, on Splash 105.5 FM. He has years of experience as a TV and radio producer and presenter, and is also a writer, fact checker with Dubawa and child rights activist.

So much talk about levelling up your life, especially in your 20s, but not so much about how to do this at your own pace. Gracie Imo (host of the Grow and Glow podcast) and I had a super chill and fun talk around this, sharing the WHAT, WHY and HOW of balanced personal growth. Listen, share and add your voice to the conversation via @thevaluecafepod and [email protected]. Cheers!

Ever had a slight tiff with someone, and you're willing to have a conversation to resolve it? Problem is, they don't just want to listen! What do you do? Here's my 2 cents on it, based on personal experience and observations, in just 2 mins. Join the conversation of you've been in a similar situation, and share if or how you resolved it.

You didn't ask for them, but we're giving you all the same. In this episode, I had a fun time swapping unpopular opinions with my guest Olaitan Oladipo, aka, Kintan. Kintan is a poet, writer and publisher author. Together we explore a variety of topics like books, movies, gospel music, food, feminism, social media and the likes. Enjoy the show and join the conversation on social media @thevaluecafepod. Share, leave your reviews and join us next Tuesday for another episode.

Hey folks, been a minute! And a hot one at that. After the 6-week season break, The Value Café Podcast is back, better, more fun and of course, value-filled as usual. This episode is all about (re)introducing myself to new and return listeners, and updating you on what to expect this season. You'll notice some changes with the flow of the episode, so listen, enjoy and let me know what you think. Send your feedback via social media @thevaluecafepod or mail at [email protected]. I'm excited about what's in store going forward. Cheers!

3 months, 12 episodes, 3 series and 18 guests later, it's finally time to draw the curtains on the first season of The Value Café Podcast 🎉.

It has been an exciting and challenging experience and to this end, here are some final love words from me to you, as I go on a break/retreat to rest, reground and re-strategize 💪.

Definitely look forward to a better Season 2 and in the meantime, enjoy awesome content on the podcast social media pages @thevaluecafepod.

Of course keep the feedback coming in via social media or send a mail at [email protected]. Explore other options at http://linktr.ee/thevaluecafepod. Have fun!

Another week, another round up session and another host! This week, Oluwatobi Ayinde got me rehashing my NYSC experience, the pros and cons of the khaki life, my idea of NYSC optimisation and a *lirru bit of love something.

Enjoy this fun one, share with friends and join again next week for the final round up for this season. Of course, keep the contributions coming in via mail at [email protected] and on IG @thevaluecafepod. WhatsApp people, we gather dey 😉.

What does it feel like to host the host? Let Chuks Nwoko, my host (yes you read that right, host) for this week give you an inkling of that. It's been a wonderful ride these past 2 months since I launched this podcast. For this week and the next 2, it would be a podcast round up series with you, my beloved listeners. This time around, I'm letting you chart the course of the conversation, as we reflect on the past episodes, our highlights, points of (dis)agreement, personal opinions and a few of our favourite things. This week's episode borders on the first series on Starting, and Pivoting. Enjoy as we discuss my own journey with starting this podcast, thoughts on learning on the go and juggling multiple interests, with a sprinkling of non-profit struggles. Share with friends and let me know your thoughts via DM on Instagram @thevaluecafepod, email, [email protected] or simply record a voice message. Also get access to other options via linktr.ee/thevaluecafepod. Of course, come again next week as another listener hosts me. It'll be fun as usual.

Phew! We round up this series (and month) with something on accolades and awards. In this episode, I've got a Presidential NYSC Honours Award recipient, Seun Oyelude on board. Listen to him share on the journey to being an awardee, how to increase your chances of being one and life after being honoured with one of the highest awards in the country. P. S. Got feedback? Great! Would love to hear it, send in your voice messages, dm via Instagram @thevaluecafepod or shoot a mail via [email protected]. Have fun listening!

After all the fun and fluff of NYSC orientation camp comes the rest of the service year. In this episode, my friend, Kehinde Odanye, a CSR professional, Corporate Strategist and staunch believer in the power of young people, shares his own experience, gains and recommendations on how to optimise this period. Listen as he talks about defining productivity, leveraging opportunities and connections, making strategic moves for post-NYSC future, as well as some mini-regrets. Got feedback? Great! Would love to hear it, shoot a mail via [email protected]. Have fun listening!