ABWilson's Heart of the Matter

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  S3 Ep29. What It Means to Live Fully: A Conversation with Kashonna Marrow 24.07.2026 57min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, Kashonna Marrow shares a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about joy, calling, growth, and the power of self-awareness. She describes herself as happy, joyous, open, and approachable, and explains that joy, for her, is not dependent on outside circumstances but anchored in faith and cultivated through intention. Kashonna reflects on the importance of staying open to change, people, and new opportunities, even when ...
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  S3 Ep28. Creativity Saves Lives: Art, Storytelling and the Power of Kindness with Joanna Sell 17.07.2026 1h 3min

  Send us Fan Mail Joanna Sell joins ABWilson Heart of the Matter for a warm and wide-ranging conversation about creativity, kindness, imagination and the many ways art can support well-being. Joanna describes herself as someone who deeply values creativity in everyday life, whether that means experimenting in the kitchen, engaging in creative tasks or writing, where she says she truly flourishes. She also reflects on the close relationship between creativity and imagination, explai...
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  S3 Ep27. From Bartending to the Classroom: Wellbeing, Work and Small Acts of Kindness with Tara Salinas 10.07.2026 55min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson speaks with Tara Salinas, an educator, mother,and fervent supporter who brings warmth, humor and practical wisdom to conversations about wellbeing, work and relationships. Tara shares how becoming a mother later in life reshaped her priorities and taught her to be more purposeful in her attention, and she reflects on the surprising joys and challenges of parenting a kind and curious 10 year...
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  S3 Ep26. Play, Pause and Parenting with Presence: A Conversation with Dr. Julia Sen 03.07.2026 41min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, Dr. Julia Sen shares a deeply personal and inspiring story about how her passion for parenting support came full circle. What began as a childhood desire to help children eventually led her into psychology, infertility work and now a new chapter focused on creating community-centered support for parents. Julia opens up about her own fertility journey, living with PCOS, and how those experiences shaped both her compassion and ...
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  S3 Ep25. Raising the Next Gen: Sonia Dong on Parenting, Purpose, and Baby Steps 26.06.2026 44min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson Heart of the Matter, Sonia Dong shares a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about parenting, identity, healing and growth. Sonia is a writer, podcaster and speaker whose work centers on helping parents feel less alone and more connected as they navigate the evolving stages of raising children. She opens up about creating her podcast Raising the Next Gen after realizing that the parenting landscape changes dramatically as children gro...
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  S3 Ep24. The Heart of Better Nutrition with David Arguez 19.06.2026 1h 9min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with David Arguez, a Miami-based nutritionist and restaurant consultant whose work blends science, service and a deeply human approach to helping people and businesses thrive. David shares how adaptability, empathy and resilience shape his professional philosophy and the systems he has built to support individuals, families and restaurant partners. He explains how his work goes fa...
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  S3 Ep23. Finding Sunlight in the Storm: Choosing Grace and Building Belonging with Torie Slaughter 12.06.2026 40min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, Torie Slaughter shares a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about optimism, curiosity, family, purpose and the power of showing up with grace. From the opening moments, Torie reflects on what it means to stay positive when life feels heavy, describing optimism as “trying to find the sunlight in the storm” and reminding listeners that perspective can shape how we move through difficult seasons. Her reflections a...
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  S3 Ep22. Beautifully Unbroken: Yollanda Zhang on Compassion, Courage, and Coming Full Circle 05.06.2026 55min

  Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt conversation on ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, Yollanda Zhang shares a deeply moving story of growth, resilience and healing. She describes herself as compassionate, insightful and integrative, three words that reflect not only her professional path but also her personal journey. From engineering to teaching to entrepreneurship, Yollanda explains how each chapter of her life has shaped her ability to support others with empathy, creativity and purpose...
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  S3 Ep21. Art, Advocacy, and the Power of Purpose: A Divine Calling with Dr. Richmond S. Otolorin-Garrick 29.05.2026 47min

  Send us Fan Mail In this moving conversation on ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, Dr. Richmond Stanley Otolorin-Garrick shares a story shaped by courage, devotion, artistry and deep gratitude. He reflects on his journey from Sierra Leone to the United States, the sacrifices his parents made and the values that shaped him as a husband, father, educator and fine artist. His story is one of perseverance through loss, reinvention and the steady belief that education and art can transform live...
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  S3 Ep20. Making Space for Joy in Justice with Dina Chaerani 22.05.2026 52min

  Send us Fan Mail This week’s guest on ABWilson's Heart of the Matter podcast is Dina Chaerani, a bold and joyful sexuality educator, storyteller and youth advocate from Indonesia whose work lives at the intersection of advocacy, digital media and care. Dina shares how her own lived experience shaped her commitment to helping young people understand consent, boundaries, pleasure and safety in ways that feel accessible, honest, and human. Dina Chaerani brings a rare combination of honesty...
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  S3 Ep19. Business Ballerina: Dancing Through Life with Joyce Hayward 15.05.2026 44min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of AB.Wilson’s Heart of the Matter, Joyce Hayward brings a vibrant mix of energy, wisdom and heart to a conversation about purpose, growth and living intentionally. Joyce describes herself as energetic, joyful and thoughtful and throughout the interview she shows exactly what those words mean in practice, from finding the silver lining in hard moments to making time for the people and priorities that matter most. Joyce shares her journey from a childhood in ru...
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  S3 Ep18. Climb Higher, Give More: Darlene Repollet on Leadership and Legacy 08.05.2026 54min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Darlene Repollet, a woman who embodies the art of purposeful living through service, community and intentional growth. Darlene describes herself as a supporter, a Peloton enthusiast and a community servant, and over the course of this rich conversation, she brings each of those descriptors to life in deeply meaningful ways. Darlene opens up about her love of Peloton, not just as a ...
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  S3 Ep17. Nurturing Self and Others: An Inspiring Life with Renee Rampersadsingh 01.05.2026 50min

  Send us Fan Mail Renee Rampersadsingh joins ABWilson's Heart of the Matter podcast, sharing her warm journey as a yoga educator, devoted caregiver and joyful creator in Trinidad and Tobago. With roots in a family of teachers and a lifelong spiritual practice sparked by meeting her guru at age 10, Renee inspires through her reading club, retreats and vegetarian lifestyle shaped by ethics and yoga. Her stories highlight community building, self-care, and finding joy in bird song, dark cho...
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  S3 Ep16. The Healing Power of Connection: A Conversation with Dr. Irma Campos 24.04.2026 37min

  Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt conversation on AB Wilson’s Heart of the Matter, Dr. Irma Campos shares a thoughtful and deeply human reflection on what it means to live and work with curiosity, compassion and care. As a psychologist with experience in clinical and organizational settings, Irma explains how her inquisitive nature shapes the way she supports people, always looking beyond the surface to understand the deeper why behind behavior, emotion and struggle. Her person-centere...
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  S2 Ep15. Embracing Bold Career Shifts: Coaching Hearts and Global Giving with Pamela Barit Nolan 17.04.2026 56min

  Send us Fan Mail In this inviting episode, Pamela Barit Nolan joins Aderonke Bademosi Wilson on ABWilson's Heart of the Matter podcast for a heartfelt conversation filled with wisdom on bold career shifts, compassionate service and spiritual growth. With decades in financial services, philanthropy leadership and now as a global coach and spiritual director based in Bermuda, Pamela shares her journeys, including epic world travels that sparked her passion for empowering others. He...
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  S3 Ep14. Joy in Every Season: Dr. Kelly Holder and Her Path to Wonder and Wellness 10.04.2026 33min

  Send us Fan Mail Dr. Kelly Holder joins Aderonke Bademosi Wilson on the latest episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter podcast, sharing her warm insights as a clinical psychologist specializing in psycho-oncology. She describes herself as empathetic, joyful and curious, drawing from her unique path that includes a biochemistry undergrad, neuroscience research with lion necropsies and now supporting cancer patients. This engaging conversation invites listeners to embrace joy even in challeng...
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  S3 Ep13. From Echidnas to The Epididymis: A Scientist's Journey with David Skerrett-Byrne 03.04.2026 51min

  Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter podcast, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson welcomes David Skerrett-Byrne, a reproductive scientist, storyteller and community builder. David shares his groundbreaking work on sperm biology, framing it as a feminist endeavor to shift responsibility in reproduction toward men, whether they want children or not. He explains how sperm mature in the epididymis, gaining the ability to swim and fertilize eggs, and delves i...
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  S3 Ep12. A Good Man: Craig Simmons on Fathers, Daughters, and Legacy 27.03.2026 1h 27min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Bermudian educator and thinker Craig Simmons for a rich, deeply human conversation about joy, responsibility, love and what it means to live a charmed existence. Craig begins by describing himself as inquisitive, silly and lucky, bringing listeners into his playful world of adventures with his grandchildren, cloud watching at the bus stop, and declaring independence on Twin Island...
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  S3 Ep11. Positive Questions, Powerful Stories: Marking 100 Episodes of Heart of the Matter 20.03.2026 34min

  Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson turns the microphone on herself and reflects on how a simple idea rooted in her early radio days in Bermuda has grown into a deeply meaningful space for conversation, reflection, learning, laughter, tears and connection. She shares how the podcast began as a radio concept inspired by the 2009 World Appreciative Inquiry Conference in Kathmandu, where she first witnessed how positive questi...
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  S3 Ep10. Humanity in Practice: Conversations on Belonging, Courage, and Deep Care with Veronica Olalla Love 13.03.2026 50min

  Send us Fan Mail In this richly layered and deeply moving episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Veronica Olalla Love, CEO of Newfield Network, artist, poet and lifelong seeker of meaning. Together they explore what it truly means to be human in today's world, diving into the practices, philosophies and personal stories that shape Veronica's extraordinary life and work. From the meaning of attunement and the science of limbic resonance, t...