Notes and Quotes

Today, we're doing something a little different... a cohosted episode with me and the brilliant Zulean Cruz-Díaz. A Texa-rican leadership developer who’s on a mission to help young professionals communicate, connect, and lead with confidence. Her work is all about shaping tomorrow’s leaders, and I couldn’t think of a better guest to dig into one of the most important pieces of that puzzle: mindset.

In this episode, we’re unpack...

I don't know about you, but my brain moves super fast and in turn, my life moves super fast. I very rarely take time to just stop, slow down, appreciate and simply... exist. What does that even mean? What does that even look like? How on earth do I not hustle or focus on productivity? 

Il dolce far niente, liming, niksen, all concepts that focus on exactly that. Just being. The art of doing fuck all! Maybe this is what we need ...

I’m still learning about this, but I’ve always wondered about the notion of having a racial preference. Is it ok? Is it not ok? Are there grey areas?? Why do people say they have racial preferences? Is it based in something more problematic than we realize? So many questions. In this episode, I try to unpack some of these questions through research and personal reflection. 

Quote of the day:“The fact is, who we love is subtly and no...

This past week I've been feeling a lot of self doubt. About everything really. My future, my worth, this podcast even. I felt the need to share with you what's going on in my head. 

Listen to this if you want to hear me overthink, rationalize, ramble and reassure myself as I go through thoughts we all have. Primarily, "what if it doesn't work out?"

Quote of the day: "Why not you?" - Steve Maraboli

Se...

Have you been wondering about your future? Have you been feeling drained by the constant disastrous climate news and feeling a sense of dread about what's to come with how big the crisis is? Well, today we're getting honest about something called climate anxiety. That being, a sense of worry and nervousness rooted in uncertainty about the future due to climate change. 

This is an extremely rational and common feeling. That...

It's mental health awareness week and Marvel just came out with Thunderbolts*. A team of anti-heroes, castaways, and... well.. what was branded as failures. But now they are being shown in a new light. Rising from their failures and admitting their mental health struggles. 

Quote of the day: Your struggles do not define you. It's how you handle them that determines who you are - Jon Jones

Today, we are chatting about this m...

If you're anything like me, you're in your early adult years and have no clue how to build a career or even what you want as a career. How the hell do people even build on, let alone enjoy Linkedin?!! Well never fear Olajumoke is here. Today we are sitting down with Olajumoka Fatoki, a certified HR professional and career coach, to discuss what you need to know about career building and how to make the most of where you a...

I've always been fascinated by art. From paintings and drawings in art galleries, to movies, theatre and songs that electrify and inspire you. Art has always been more than simply something to admire. It's a powerful force with the power to speak loudly. 

In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of art, but not just as it is. Today, we are looking at how art can be activism. How creative expression has challenged po...

On the rare occasion that I picked up a magazine to read, I came across a very interesting article from Grazia entitled "Generation Stagnation: All Work And No Pay Rise". This sent me down a rabbit hole of investigation into the nature of our current economy, the cost of living crisis and what this means for millennials and Gen Z. 

Many of us put pressure on ourselves because we haven't achieved financial independence...

Sometimes episodes are planned, sometimes they're like this one. This episode wasn’t planned—at all. I honestly had no idea what to talk about… until it came to me... QUOTES! Today we are reviewing pinterest quotes. Some I've saved, some I haven't. Some are good, some are bad, but regardless, today we are judging them.

Maybe this will be reassuring and inspiring for you. Maybe it will just be a fun waste of time. Eith...

How's your sex drive been? Do you ever feel like heat is literally killing the mood? Turns out, it’s not just in your head—extreme temperatures can actually impact your libido, energy levels, and even reproductive health! In this episode, we’re diving into how climate change is messing with our sex lives. Yep! You read that right.

So, grab a cold drink (you might need it for this one), and let’s talk about it!

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I know you've heard it before... "go touch some grass", "get outside", "smell the fresh air". Cliché, I know, BUT there really is something too it! In this episode, listen to Naomi come to a therapeutic realisation about nature and its incredible power to change your entire wellbeing. 

Been feeling, anxious, low, stressed, or stuck in an overthinking spiral? Maybe nature can help! 

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Quote of the day: "In your 20’s you should travel the world, invest in stocks, not worry about money, find the love of your life, date around, stay single, move out, move abroad, live with your parents as long as you can, climb the corporate ladder, workout and eat right, eat junk while you still can, find life long friends, do things alone, be the main character, not care about the future, focus only on the future, take pictu...

We are in the age of pop psychology and social media therapy. We get our mental health tips from Tik Tok, Instagram or wherever and diagnose ourselves based on google searches. Although mental health conversations have become a major part of the zeitgeist, there are still core things that as a culture and as a generation we don't understand. This lack of knowledge is deeply hurting our wellbeing. So today we are hearing from a...

Pressure creates diamonds yes, but the pressure we are under today is crushing us. We live in a world designed to make us feel inadequate. From the social media ideals, to peer pressure, to family expectations, to social norms. We are constantly being scrutinised and encouraged to be someone else. 

I have lived my whole life (the 22 years of it) seeking external validation and trying to be someone that fits others ideals. In this ep...

In a world of constant notifications and screen time, The Offline Club is redefining what it means to truly connect. In this episode, I sit down with one of the founders to dive into their mission, the benefits of unplugging, and how being offline can actually improve mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. We’ll explore digital detox culture, the impact of social media on real-life interactions, and why stepping away...

Caribbean feminism is not the feminism you may be used to hearing about. In this episode, we're sitting down with the incredibly passionate and knowledgeable Sapphire Alexander to break it all down. From youth activism to transformational justice movements to the impact of global politics, we’re getting into what these things actually mean for us and how they shape our everyday lives. Trust me, you’ll want to hear Sapphire’s t...

So now you're in your 20's and all your friends are suddenly on different paths, vastly different from you and you have no idea where you should stand or frankly what is going on in life. Not to mention that the caliber of friends you have keeps evolving. Why is it so hard to keep in touch? Why is it so hard to make new, meaningful friendships? Why does it seem like everyone is doing better than me? 

This is our focus in t...

Have you ever been hyper aware of your skin colour? Have you ever felt like you needed to alter yourself in any way to ensure you don't affirm stereotypes? Have you felt at all that you can't be your authentic self?

If your answer is unfortunately yes, then this episode is for you. Today we sit down with Grace Mosuro, a breast cancer thriver and equality and diversity inclusion expert, to discuss what it means to be black ...