Enhancing Cognitive Function and Leadership Through Diet
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Release Date: 02/08/2025
How to Find God's Plan Amid Chaos
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Nma Emeh, a renowned body image and confidence coach, speaks about the profound topic of finding God's purpose during times of uncertainty. Nma shares her perspective that periods of waiting and seeming uncertainty are woven into God's plan, often guiding us through significant life changes and personal growth. She discusses her own journey from working in finance to becoming a body confidence speaker and how her experiences have equipped her to empower women and girls to embrace their true self-worth. The conversation highlights themes of spiritual obedience, the importance of waiting, and...
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Turning Life Challenges into Strength
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Delores McPherson, a seasoned professional in mental health with extensive qualifications and experience, discusses her career journey, shaped by personal grief and a challenging relationship, and describes her work with children and families in the NHS. The conversation highlights the cultural stigma around mental health in African and Caribbean communities and emphasizes the importance of discussing emotions and involving the whole family in mental health interventions. Delores also shares a deeply personal story about her son Kieran's diagnosis with a life-threatening illness and subsequent...
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How to Establish Multiple Residencies in the US and Beyond
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Sabrina Brown, a seasoned real estate broker and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), discusses living abroad and establishing multiple residences. Sabrina shares her personal journey and professional insights into the growing interest among U.S. citizens in living and buying property abroad. She explains various pathways to gaining residency in different countries, including temporary residencies, citizenship by investment, and golden visas, with a focus on European and Latin American countries. Sabrina underscores the importance of understanding each country's stay...
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Transform Your Business: Cut Chaos and Clarify Strategy
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Nanette Thelemaque, the presenter and founder of InEssence, discusses common challenges businesses face in marketing and operations, offering strategies to gain clarity and improve efficiency. She talks about the importance of clear messaging in marketing, avoiding scattershot content, and ensuring consistent, targeted communication to attract the right audience. Operations issues like multitasking, insufficient processes, and tech overload are also addressed with recommendations to streamline tasks and delegate effectively. Key takeaways include creating a clear value statement, auditing...
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Why Your Brand Story Matters
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Monique Stubbs, a branding consultant, author, and global impact leader, emphasizes the importance of personal brand stories in differentiating businesses in a crowded market. She discusses how authentic storytelling can build emotional connections, trust, and loyalty among clients. Monique details her journey, including her book 'UNCLOGGED,' which addresses overcoming mindset blocks to achieve business success. The conversation also touches on the effective use of social media and consistency in elevating one's brand. Monique shares insights on maintaining a balance between personal and...
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Changing The World One Backpack at a Time
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Abong Fankam discusses her work with the No Backpack Day Foundation. Abong shares the inspiring story of her daughter, Mongai, who at the age of eight, initiated the movement to help children in Cameroon by collecting backpacks and school supplies. This movement has since expanded globally, impacting thousands of children. They also discuss Abong's own nonprofit, A Place of Hope, which focuses on aiding orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa. Additionally, a fundraiser event featuring Dr. Auma Obama is announced for April 26, 2025, aimed at raising 10,000 backpacks for African children. ...
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Christian Conflict Resolution: Tools for Professionals
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Tabitha Liburd, a conflict management strategist, discusses managing conflicts as Christians within organizational and personal settings. Tabitha shares her expertise on internal conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, kindness, patience, and active listening. She references scriptures like Matthew 5:9 and 2 Timothy 2:24 to underscore the biblical approach to conflict. The conversation extends to handling conflicts in the workplace and business partnerships, highlighting the necessity of godly counsel, accountability, and the application of biblical principles....
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Cultural Intelligence and Interpersonal Dynamics
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Dr. Otito Iwuchukwu, a multifaceted professional who is a pharmacist, scientist, educator, organizational psychologist, and author shares insights on belonging, family systems, cultural dynamics at work, and the unique challenges of parenting in a multicultural environment. The conversation also touches on the emotional intelligence required for navigating friendships and professional relationships and her personal experience in fostering a sense of belonging for her child with social communication challenges. With a focus on authenticity and mutual understanding, Dr. Iwuchukwu emphasizes the...
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The Path to Purpose: Exploring Women's Leadership and Success
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Dr. Olabisi Oshikanlu, Dr. Michelle Beadle Holder, Marva Riley, and Nma Emeh discuss how women can achieve success without sacrificing wellbeing, embracing authentic confidence, and leading purposefully in personal and professional spaces. Each guest shares their journey, overcoming limiting beliefs, finding their purpose, and leading in their unique ways. They also discuss the societal and generational roles imposed on women and how to unlearn these to lead more effectively. Get In Touch: For those who want to contact any of the guests: - Dr. Olabisi Oshikanlu: [Full Hands...
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Growth and Flow: The Power of Beginning with the End in Mind
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Anyima Okundi, a seasoned entrepreneur and executive coach, discusses the importance of envisioning the end goal to better navigate life's transitions and challenges. Anyima shares her personal experiences, including her global upbringing and professional journey, which have shaped her understanding of leadership, emotional intelligence, and the value of endings. They explore the concept of 'flow,' the natural progression through life's stages, and the significance of preparing for seasons such as parenting, marriage, and career growth. Anyima also highlights her coaching philosophy and how...
info_outlineDr. Michelle Beadle Holder, a culinary anthropologist and medical sociologist, delves into the connections between food, health, and leadership, exploring how traditional dietary practices impact well-being and cognitive function. Dr. Holder shares personal anecdotes about her upbringing, her journey with food and health, and how she reframed cooking into self-care. The discussion also touches on the importance of family meals, mindfulness in eating, and the therapeutic roles of cooking. Dr. Holder offers practical tips on using herbs and spices to enhance meals and emphasizes the value of paying attention to one's body and unique dietary needs.
Get In Touch:
For those inspired to delve deeper into the world of culinary anthropology and medical sociology, connecting with Dr. Holder through her Instagram (@michellebeadleholder) or her website (https://www.foodatthecenter.com) offers ongoing inspiration and guidance.
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