Ep 49 - Mona Zutshi Opubor, Editor & Columnist , Lost In Lagos Magazine
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Release Date: 12/05/2018
EP 75: Balance - Author , Dr. Yetunde Odugbesan-Omede
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is an Author, Professor of Global Affairs and the owner a quite a few business ventures. In her latest book Balance, Yetunde tackles the complexities of the concept of balance and it's application as we move through the different phases of our lives. In this Episode we discuss: The personal framing and application of balance in ways that is devoid of external influences Some of the key indicators that signal to us that we are out of balance in areas of our lives The secret sauce to being more balanced in relationships Patience Understanding Empathy ...
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EP 74: Developing a Style Through Life and Lived Experience - Visual Artist, Adulphina Imuede
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is a young home grown artist whose paintings frequent the Nigerian and dare I say the West African art scene. Her signature lays emphasis "on the human head as a cradle of conscious , unconscious and subconscious thought processes inhered in every sing person holding spirituality and perceptions of the physical and metaphysical". What I love about her work, is that each pieec seems to carry an untold story or even mystery in their eyes as if the have lived many lives and have something poignant to say Enjoyed this Episode? Kindly please leave a review ; the simplest of...
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EP 73: Creating Accessible and Meaningful Contemporary Modern Art
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is a contemporary artist whose work took off due to a Rick and Morty Twitter meme that went viral. Uzo who has been building body of work inspired by her modern designs and her Nigerian culture , leaned into the opportunity and started creating digital prints , making her work accessible. Not only is her work aesthetically pleasing, it is one that has a cause, portions of their profits are used for a charitable cause. Enjoyed this Episode? Kindly please leave a review ; the simplest of phrases counts, thank you! In this episode, Uzo takes us behind the scenes of her rising business and...
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Ep 72: Awani Film, Aderonke Adeola - Interrogating Pre-Colonial African Female Identity
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is a writer, filmmaker and director, her 2018 documentary was screened at over 15 film festivals around the world and won the UNESCO prize from the Belgium UNESCO Commission In this Episode we discuss: The traditional organization system utilized by African women to inspire political action through movements like the Aba Women's Riot of 1929 The impact of colonial on gender inequality in Nigeria Colonial cultural inheritance versus cultural values systems that are authentically African In the invasion of Arabs before European presence and the lasting effects both foreign...
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EP 71: Bola Ogun - The Journey from Production Assistant to Directing TV Shows
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is a writer, filmmaker and director. You mostly likely consume or have come in contact with her work without realizing. Amongst her own creations Water Phoenix & Are We Good Parents, she is also known for directing OWNs Queen Sugar, FXs Lucifer, Legacies and most recently SXX for Disney +. As you will hear or have heard during the conversation, the road that led to these destinations were very topys turvy and fraught with uncertainty In This Episode We Discuss: Being selected by Ava DuVernay to direct Queen Sugar Her leap of Faith from taking a break from school to pursue a career in TV...
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EP 70: Jojo Silla, Writer & Producer - Short Film, Not Supposed To Be Here
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is an all-around creative who expressions range from , and filmmaking. Jojo joins us to talk about her work with short film , a film recently shortlisted to be screened at the Toronto Short Film Channel Festival. is a story that explores the negative dynamic that exists between African Immigrant and African American in the United States. In This Episode We Discuss : The perceptions African Immigrants and African American have about each other. The source of these tensions and how it passed down from generations. The genesis of the film and why it was shot without personifying the main...
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EP 69: How to Live a Life and Pursue a Career with Purpose Clarity - Yetunde Shorters
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is a Purpose & Branding coach who helps female entrepreneurs get clear on their purpose and monetize their passion. I had the privilege of working with Yetunde a few years ago after meeting her at the She Leads Africa event in the NYC. After going through her workshop, I knew that she need to come on the show to talk about what he work and importance for everyone to have clarity when pursuing their purpose. With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing and companies going through a workforce shrink. This topic is pertinent now more than ever as we collectively begin to...
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EP 68 - Minimalist Architecture & Designs -Tosin Oshinowo, Ile Ila & cmD+A Designs
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Tosin Oshinowo is an architect better known for her design of the Shopping Mall in Maryland, Lagos Nigeria. She also recently gained a lot of recognition for her use of Yoruba traditional fabric- Aso Oke to create statement furniture pieces with her latest venture . Her signature which is identifiable with the use of fine lines, geometry and simplicity truly sets her apart from her peers. Her interpretation of African minimalism, steers away from the expected prints we are used to seeing but still exudes the associated boldness. To me, her works seems to say 'I am here and I don't need to...
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EP 67: Building a Financial Safety Net during the Pandemic
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In light of the current state of the world , the stressor of finances and financial stability reigns supreme. Today's episode is with a Certified Financial Advisory and the Founder of a Financial Advisory firm - Earn Into Wealth, a boutique advisory firm that helps high earners be more intentional about the their mid to long term financials aspirations. What I enjoyed about my conversation with Kaya Ladejobi CFP, is that she pares finances down to the basics to be relatable and employable regardless of whether you are a high earner or not. On this episode, Kaya breaks down Money habits...
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EP 66: Adaeze Elechi, Author Harmattan - The Exploration of Self, Softness and Stillness
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is an author and filmmaker whose work focuses on the exploration of softness and vulnerability in people and spaces. On this episode, she shared latest work, . Harmattan is a chapbook (collection of poetry and prose) that was inspired by her mother’s passing from a severe illness. Harmattan is a self-healing journey that allowed Adaeze celebrate her mother life journey. We see her resurrects her mother’s essence throughout the book. For a book that appears to be a quick read, it is packed with so much emotion; taking the readers through the humanness of 3 generations of igbo women that...
info_outlineIn this episode, I catch up with Mona Zutshi Opubor, an Editor and Featured Columnist for Lost In Lagos Magazine. Mona is an American woman living and raising her family in Lagos. What makes Mona’s story so intriguing is her decision to legally become Nigerian. Mona shares the journey of how she ended up in Nigeria in the first place; and how leaving comforts of her life in New Jersey for an adventure in the unknown territories of West Africa would change her life in unexpected ways. In our conversation, we go in to:
- What led to her deciding to go through the rigorous process to acquiring Nigeria citizenship
- Navigating the intricacies of being a foreign wife in Nigeria and the Nigerian wives community she is a part of
- The challenges and triumphs of raising culturally aware cross-cultural children
- Her evolution and growth once she stopped resisting and fully leaned into the move
- How she is able to wonderfully weave in all of the three cultures she and her family are a part of in their everyday lives
Connect With Mona
Instagram – @mopals5
Website - https://www.monazutshiopubor.com
Check out Mona’s more popular piece Niger Wife published in Kahalari Review
Also, let’s Hang Out!
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Website - www.thoseafricanchicks.com
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