Life in Brown

I was a guest on the How Does That Sound podcast and shared a clip from my guest feature on the show. We spoke about our experiences creating independent podcasts and shared some tips from our experiences as podcasters. Check out the full episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

I chatted with entrepreneur and mom of two, Adebusola Ekoko, about her new online platform for women called Let Me Tell You Something. Some of the highlights include: - Creating a safe space where women can speak openly and honestly about our lives - The importance of speaking candidly about the hard parts of motherhood - Why spaces like Let Me Tell You Something are necessary for women Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for notes from me and book and podcast recommendations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

When we think about careers in the fashion industry, what often comes to mind are fashion designers, models and fashion photographers. But there are many other roles in this industry. I spoke with Adebusola Ekoko about launching Grapes Pattern Bank - a surface pattern business in Nigeria and designing prints for fashion brands such as Kemi Telford and Kai Collective. Adebusola shared: What her parents thought when she mentioned that she wanted to study fashion design at university How she pursued a career in fashion after completing her under completing her undergraduate degree The challenges in building a surface pattern design business in Lagos What she loves most about running her business The importance of prioritising client relationships Subscribe to the podcast newsletter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

I make this show alongside my day job in higher education and a challenge that I've had is staying consistent with creating content for this podcast and my newsletter. This episode was inspired by a question I got on social media about finding time for creative projects like a blog, podcast or YouTube when you have other responsibilities. You'll hear a few tips from author and product manager, Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy and I'll share what has helped me on my content creation journey. Check out the full episode with Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy about her book - A Quick Ting on the Black Girl Afro and her writing process. Subscribe to my podcast recommendations newsletter. Episode Transcript --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

Ibukun Oyegbesan works as a Marketing Campaign Manager at British Airways in London. She shares: What working in marketing in the travel industry's like The skills and knowledge that are needed to get into this field Her favourite and most challenging parts of her role Why she decided to start a business alongside her day job Reach out to Ibukun for your gifting needs on Instagram @shopmemora Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for updates and book and podcast recommendations. Episode Transcript --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

What's it like to move to the UK from Ghana as a child? Maria moved to the UK when she was 11 and she talks about: Adapting to a new school system after moving to the UK from Ghana when she was 11 How income and privilege shape our educational experiences Why she's interested in creating resources for young people from low socio-economic backgrounds Follow Maria on Instagram @unlocksocialmobility Subscribe to my newsletter on podcast, TV and book recommendations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

A huge part of my personal finance journey has involved learning from content creators. Tolu's platform - Your Finance Guru has been one of them. One of the things that struck me in our conversation was how she felt a little bit scared to start her page but decided to start anyway. Tolu shared: How she got interested in personal finance and career progression - 01:13 Why she wanted to create content about this online -08:07 How she has found her experience as a creator - 14:32 Why she moved from working in consulting to investment banking - 23:22 What she does for self-care - 29:22 Her advice to new graduates - 30:57 Subscribe to my newsletter on podcast, TV and book recommendations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

Is it worth creating content if it seems like there are already a lot of creators? This is something that I sometimes think about and I decided to speak to my brother, Korede about it. We spoke about our journeys into content creation, particularly in podcasting, and Korede shared why he ran his podcast for a limited period. We also shared some advice to help if you're struggling to put your content out in the world based on our experience creating podcasts. Korede’s podcast - The KA Special Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations. I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message to lifeinbrownpod@gmail.com or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

Working on an independent creative project with a limited budget can be challenging but it can provide skills that can lead to paid opportunities. Pilar Nalwimba hosts the No Approval podcast and has also hosted and produced shows for clients such as the BBC and Bumble. She shares how working on No Approval as a passion project has led to other podcast opportunities.In this episode, Pilar shares:What inspired her to start No Approval - 01:07How she got into podcasting - 05:21Skills needed to produce podcasts for clients - 11:20What her thoughts are on hosting a podcast alone or with a co-host -18:47Ways to monetise an independent podcast - 28:30Podcasts mentionedWeCrashedTo My SistersNaked BeautyHow I Built ThisSide Hustle ProFind Pilar on Instagram @pilarofsocietySubscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

I grew up eating meat and never met anyone who was vegan while living in Nigeria. So, I became curious about being Nigerian and vegan when I saw vegan Nigerian recipes online.Loye Olatunbosun is Nigerian and vegan and in this episode, she shares:Why she went vegan - 01:06How her family and friends felt when she went vegan - 05:12Her experience dating on a vegan diet - 08:38How being vegan shaped how she runs her business - 11:10Tips on sustaining a business - 19:06Follow Loye on Twitter: @VeganwithLoye and her bakery on Instagram - @veganiseitbakerySubscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

If we don't dream of labour, what's important to us regarding our jobs? I mainly wanted to share a millennial and Gen Z perspective on this topic because we're more likely to voice our job concerns on social media. My brother, Korede who's 22 joins me to discuss this and I share my perspective as a millennial.Korede worked for a year in audit at one of the big 4 firms in London and he also shares how that experience has shaped what he's looking for in a graduate job.Music by BlueDot SessionsSubscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

Is it possible to lessen the stigma attached to pregnant teenagers?  Ayomide Oluseye works on research to improve the lives of pregnant teenagers and young mothers in Nigeria. I work with Ayomide in my day job at a research centre although I work in a communications role and Ayomide's role is research-focused.She shares:How she got interested in researching this subject - 01:19What keeps her going when change seems difficult - 09:07Her tips for pursuing a career in global development - 14:54Global Development Blog RecommendationsWorld Bank BlogsDevexPlan International BlogGates NotesSubscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

As a parent, it can be difficult knowing how to teach your child about money. But, the TV show - Riches shows why it’s important to do so. Riches is a TV show centred around a Black British family with a cosmetics empire. The father who is the CEO dies and chaos arises. My husband joined me on this episode to talk about the lessons we took from the show and what it made us think about as parents.Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

I've often heard comments where people ask if it's necessary to hire a planner for their events. In this episode, you'll learn what value a planner can bring to your event.Hannah Obalade created Rose Daniel Events and I spoke with her about her journey into the events industry.She shares:How she got started and built her clienteleTips for working in the events industryHer thoughts on the social media debate around wedding vendors 'overcharging'What she's working on now in her businessCheck out Rose Daniel Events on InstagramSubscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

Philip completed an MBA programme at MIT Sloan School of Management and was the student body co-president and a teaching assistant during his time at Sloan. He is currently a consultant at Boston Consulting Group. In this episode, he shares: Why he chose to do an MBA - 01:22 What to consider when selecting a school - 04:39 MBA application tips - 08:47 The funding options available and the path he took - 21:09 The different opportunities available at business school to explore - 36:07 Whether doing an MBA was worth it - 49:48 See episode transcript Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

As someone who creates content on this podcast, on Instagram and in a newsletter, it can be challenging to decide what content sits best on each platform. I talk about:Why I chose these platformsWhat I've learnt about content creationThe advice I received from a journalist and podcast producer - Aisha Salaudeen who was a previous guest on this podcastSubscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

We are often told that consistency is very important in content creation. However, how consistent do we need to be? I talk about this and the value of taking breaks in this episode.Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

Aisha Salaudeen is an award-winning journalist, storyteller and TV and podcast producer. She produces the I Like Girls podcast, a storytelling podcast about the experiences of African women.In this episode, she shares:How she got interested in working in the media industry - 01:34How she started freelancing - 04:04What made her start a podcast - 08:24How she gained funding to produce her podcast - 10:40The challenges of growing a podcast  - 12:50What keeps her going despite the obstacles - 14:25How she found the team that she works with on her podcast - 16:10Her advice to podcasters - 19:00What podcast got her interested in podcasting - 24:20Podcasts she would recommend - 26:30TRANSCRIPT: HEREPodcasts mentionedThis is UncomfortableGimlet Academy's How to Make a PodcastSerialEar HustleArchetypes with Meghan MarkleFemale Criminals Everything's AliveImagined LifeTea with TayAdditional music - Carolina Carboy by Bluedot SessionsSubscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

Aiwanose Odafen is the author of Tomorrow, I Become A Woman. In this episode, she shared: Why she decided to write the book -01:53 Her transition from completing an MBA at Oxford and working in consulting to becoming a full-time writer - 08:22 The value of reading fiction - 20:16 Some advice for creatives and writers - 22:37 How her career in consulting has helped her as a writer - 26:00 How she deals with reader feedback - 26:28 Books she read while writing her novel and books she's enjoyed recently - 30:33 What she's working on next - 35:02 Books mentionedAmericanah by Chimamanda AdichieThe Vanishing Half by Brit BennetThe Mothers by Brit BennettBeloved by Toni MorrisonShuggie Bain by Douglas Stewart Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message by sending a voice message to lifeinbrownpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message

I had a baby in 2020 and I've received comments about my body since having my daughter. The pressure can come from ourselves but also comments from others can shape how we see ourselves. I share a few tips about dealing with this pressure and learning to love our bodies.Podcast mentionedHow to cook and eat healthy on a budget by Life Kit Outro music: Hakodate Line by Bluedot Session Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motunrayo-oladeji/message