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This episode is an expository conversation with Mrs. Deborah O. Kolade, the CEO of Caulfield Consulting, an educational and tourism consulting firm. We talked about points to note when thinking of relocating from Nigeria to another country.  She gave useful tips that many other consulting firms out there will make you pay through your nose to get. You can also join in the conversation as you follow Caulfield Consulting firm on Instagram and Facebook @caulfieldconsulting. Remember to share the link to this episode with your friends and loved ones and follow this podcast on our social media platforms if you haven't. Instagram: @fridayswithitote and Twitter: @ fridayswithitot

This Episode is a deep one.  After listening to my guest, speak about her mental health issue... I was broken. Many people, who are suffering from mental health issues, are scared of you calling them names. They are battling with the disorder as well as the rejection from the society. Many speak about it and end up being told, "cheer up, and you will be fine", as if being uncheerful is the cause of depression. Many say take it to the Lord in prayers, but I say, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick." They need God as well as a doctor, therapist, counselor and a society that understand that mental health is an important part of life.  Don't be shocked, we all have the possibility of having a mental health issue, we just find ways to manage it better than our next neighbor. Are you saying God forbids? Okay, evaluate yourself, then be sincere with your evaluation before making a conclusion. Hey! You have been managing it well and that your friend hasn't been able to manage it well because he or she doesn't have the tools available to you or can't make proper use of the tools. Before you call him or her mad, ask yourself, am I also normal? Mental Health is a Priority, take it SERIOUSLY!  There is this thing called Depression, it is real. It is a mental health disorder. People having it, most times, cannot explain how they are feeling. They just know something isn't right somewhere and somehow or anyhow. Many have lost their minds to this, many are already experiencing a serious psychiatric problem because they have been hiding it. You might be wondering why will you hide it when you know it is injurious to your whole being. Many hide it because you and me judge them and attribute spiritual meaning to it. Listen to this episode. It is a great conversation with a great woman who has been depressed for over 25 years, took her more than 15 years of her life to understand what was really happening to her. She finally got help after almost 20 years in depression. Has the help been effective? How has the society been treating her? Has she come to accept her mental health disorder? These and many more were revealed on this episode. You should listen! The Conversation Continues...

On this episode, I talked about getting married and the cultural and social factors surrounding getting married that might contribute to the causation of mental illness, specifically, depression. Recommendations were also made on ways to protect oneself from the cultural and social factors that might lead to depression. Happy listening and do not forget to follow on social media; on Instagram @fridayswithitote and on Twitter @fridayswithitot. ✌️

It is Mental Health Awareness Month guys. Mistakes are threat to Mental Health. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescent through adulthood. You can follow up on Instagram @fridayswithitote and on Twitter @fridayswithitot.

Dear Listener,   This is the concluding part of last week's episode. I had an extensive talk with Joshua O. Toluremi, a 22 year old young man who took up the responsibility of taking care of himself, his parents and future at the age of 18. We talked on 'What Have You Purposed In Your Heart?' It is in three different parts, as he poured out a lot for younger and older generations. It is surely a life changing discussion which you should not miss. Click on the play button now to listen to his life story as a young teenager who left his parents' house in search of a better life. He has found a better place since he left home and he is not about to stop his search for the best place.  Do not forget to get back to me via Email on itoteifedayo@gmail.com , Twitter @fridayswithitot or Instagram @fridayswithitote    I look forward to your response.  With love, iTote.

Dear Listener,   This episode is the second part of last week's episode. I had an extensive talk with Joshua O. Toluremi, a 22 year old young man who took up the responsibility of taking care of himself, his parents and future at the age of 18. We talked on 'What Have You Purposed In Your Heart?' It is in three different parts, as he poured out a lot for younger and older generations. It is surely a life changing discussion which you should not miss. Click on the play button now to listen to his life story as a young teenager who left his parents' house in search of a better life. He has found a better place since he left home and he is not about to stop his search for the best place.  Do not forget to get back to me via Email on itoteifedayo@gmail.com , Twitter @fridayswithitot or Instagram @fridayswithitote    I look forward to your response.  With love, iTote.

Dear Listener,  On this episode I had an extensive talk with Joshua O. Toluremi, a 22 year old young man who took up the responsibility of taking care of himself, his parents and future at the age of 18. We talked on 'What Have You Purposed In Your Heart?' It is in three different parts, as he poured out a lot for younger and older generations. It is surely a life changing discussion which you should not miss. Click on the play button now to listen to his life story as a young teenager who left his parents' house in search of a better life. He has found a better place since he left home and he is not about to stop his search for the best place. Do not forget to get back to me via Email on itoteifedayo@gmail.com , Twitter @fridayswithitot or Instagram @fridayswithitote   I look forward to your response. With love, iTote.

Dear Listener,  On this episode I asked you a question, 'What Have You Purposed In Your Heart?' Click on the play button now to listen to a true life story of a child maltreated by his own father and learn from the illustration I made after.   Do not forget to get back to me via Email on itoteifedayo@gmail.com , Twitter @fridayswithitot or Instagram @fridayswithitote  I look forward to your response. With love, iTote.

You can find your purpose from a young age and groom it with the secrets shared by my guest today. On this episode, which is the second of the new series, And I Purposed In My Heart, my guest, Wole Adegbule, shares his life story, secret to successful life and his progress. Wole is a UN award candidate, British Council Certificate Recipient, two times political appointee and Pioneer of an Organization which is in 12 different countries. Listen through, share with your friends and join me next Friday for another insightful episode. Remember to follow this podcast on Twitter @fridayswithitot; Facebook @Itote Ifedayo; LinkedIn @Itote Ifedayo and on Instagram @fridayswithitote

This thing called PURPOSE is a journey; you do not have to get it figured out in a day, as time goes on, you keep realizing it. On this episode, which is the first of the new series, And I Purposed In My Heart, my guest, Israel Innocent, shares his life story, journey into knowing who he is, and who he wants to be. As well as his personal journey into finding purpose and lessons learnt as he has navigates through life.  Listen through, share with your friends and join me next Friday for another insightful episode with a UN award candidate, British Council Certificate Recipient, two times political appointee and Pioneer of an Organization which is in 12 different countries. Remember to follow this podcast on Twitter @fridayswithitot; Facebook @Itote Ifedayo; LinkedIn @Itote Ifedayo and on Instagram @fridayswithitote

This episode is a continuation of the last episode. You don't want to miss this either as I shared my personal story of my journey to finding Purpose. It is the last episode of My Pain and My Purpose series  Get ready to listen to great people talk about their path to finding and fulfilling purpose in subsequent episodes.   Do not forget to rate, review and subscribe to this channel. Thank you.  For the school on purpose finding, you can visit www.spinuniversity.org. You will be happy you did.  Remember to follow this podcast show on:  Twitter @fridayswithitot ;and  Instagram @itote_ife. ZXIUVAfxrwhnvCCY7Bts

This episode is a continuation of the last episode. You don't want to miss this either as I shared my personal experience on fulfilling my purpose. It is a new series and get ready to listen to great people talk about their path to fulfilling purpose in subsequent episodes.  Do not forget to rate, review and subscribe to this channel. Thank you.  You can follow this podcast show on: Twitter @fridayswithitot ;and Instagram @itote_ife

On this episode, I talked on using your pain as fuel in fulfilling your purpose.  The story of Dr. Adeola Olubamiji was the narration of the day as I read out her story titled, "With 700 Euros I Made My Way To Finland". This is an episode you don't want to miss. It is a new series and get ready to listen to great people talk about their path to fulfilling purpose in subsequent episodes.  Do not forget to rate, review and subscribe to this channel. Thank you.  You can follow this podcast show on: Twitter @fridayswithitot ;and Instagram @itote_ife

This episode was inspired by a story I came across on the internet, the publisher was not included in the write up but it was very inspiring and worth sharing. You should listen. Do not forget to share the link to the episode with your friends and loved ones. Music Credit (I own no right to the songs played in this episode): Maroon 5, Julia Michaels - Help Me Out ft. Julia Michaels Too Good To Not Believe - Bethel Music, Brandon Lake.

Some people need MENTORING Some need COACHING Some need MOTIVATION What do you need? 2022 is two weeks gone, oh you know too, what happened to those dreams, goals, visions, etc. you have outlined? Have you forgotten you have 2021 goals yet to be achieved? Hey don’t abandon them, you need to work on them too. Finish with one before to start another. Don’t be intimidated. Pressure is allowed when it is the positive pressure.  Living an Intentional Life.  You don’t need a perfect life, what you need is a purposeful life.  Get your wheels of life back and ‘start the work’!  Now is the right time!

A 6 minutes plus talk on that spectacular, great and powerful thing, which is beyond me and every listener out there, the number one thing, God's Mercy. It will be very good if you listen to it as you will never feel the same way you were before listening to it. Music: Yadah- Beyond Me (I do not have any proprietary right to the song.)

I talked about my preparedness for the new year and things to watch out for. Do not forget to share the link with others as we all need to be prepared for the new year. Remember 2022 or a new year has got nothing for you except if you have something or some things for the new year, if not, it remains a regular day breaking into another. What sets it apart is your preparedness, self acceptance, believe and goals/visions.

This episode is exclusively about me as I answered questions that will give you, the listener, a closer understanding of the person with the voice behind Fridays With iTote... You get to know so many things about me and my person. It is my Christmas present to you all. Merry Christmas and have lots of fun 

A very special episode with Mr. Idowu Ayeni, the founder of Ayeni Idowu Sickle Cell Foundation. We discussed about Sickle Cell Disease, from the perspective of a sickle cell warrior, the challenges faced and he has been able to pull through all challenges. Mr. Idowu is a graduate of Building Technology from the prestigious Federal University of Technology, Akure, (FUTA), and he was discovered to be a sickle cell warrior at the age of 3. Since then he has been going through a lot of health challenges as a result of the genetic inherited disease. Mr Idowu is currently seeking our support in giving more awareness, educating and carrying out free genotype tests to 1000 persons in Ekitit state. There is a gofundme link:  https://gofund.me/bca84a49 You can also send your donations to the Foundation's bank account: Account name: Ayeni Idowu Sickle Cell Foundation Account number: 9977434728 Bank: Providus Bank You can also contact Mr. Idowu via: Telephone: +2348140559879 Facebook: Ayeni Idowu Sickle Cell Foundation Instagram: aisc_foundation Also do not forget to listen to other episodes I have and always come back every Friday at 5pm to listen to new episode. Thank you