Life in Brown

Episódios

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  My Summer Reading List: What I'm Reading and Why 30.07.2026 11min

  I share my summer reading list and why I picked each book from my local library. I talk about choosing library books as a budget-friendly way to read more over the summer, my love for historical fiction, and my interest in stories about women, ambition, identity and change.From Nigerian contemporary fiction to historical novels set in different periods, I reflect on the books I’m excited to read and the healthy lifestyle habits I want to explore.00:00 Why I chose library books this summer01:13 Talk of the Party by Folusho Agbaje03:21 Just One Thing by Michael Mosley04:35 The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick05:31 The Queen’s Coronation by Jennifer Ryan06:43 Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor08:15 The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez09:15 My reading plan and audiobooks09:58 Summer goals and wrap-up
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  How to simplify your natural hair care routine 27.02.2025 10min

  Have you been thinking about simplifying your hair care routine? In this episode, former hairstylist Isabel Imhogiemhe addresses common hair concerns such as slow hair growth, styling challenges, and product selection and shares practical tips on improving length retention, choosing simple yet stylish hairstyles, and selecting appropriate hair products.Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for podcast and book recommendations.
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  New year, new intentions 30.01.2025 7min

  Did you set any new resolutions this year? My husband, Ayo and I share some of our plans for the year and what we want to work on. I also share a podcast that inspired some of these changes.Subscribe to the podcast newsletter: https://rayo.substack.com/Instagram: @lifeinbrown_
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  Books we loved in 2024 26.12.2024 25min

  Are you looking for something to read over the holidays or in 2025? Ore Abidoye and Motunrayo Oladeji share some of the books we enjoyed this year.Ore’s picks00:45: Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors04:19: Tremor by Teju Cole08:17 Book 3: In Memoriam by Alice WinnMotunrayo’s picks13:18: Motunrayo’s reading plans for 202513:56: The Queen of Sugar Hill by Reshonda Tate17:03: Scandalous Women by Gill Paul20:29: The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann22:19: Our thoughts on libraries and bookshopsSubscribe to the newsletter for more book recommendations.
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  Growing a Creative Business with Ayo Oladeji 05.09.2024 10min

  I spoke with my husband - Ayo, about growing our photography and videography business - Morayo Photography, in the UK. 00:21 Ayo's Journey into Entrepreneurship 02:20 Challenges in Running a Photography Business 03:42 Dealing with Challenges at Events 04:40 Enjoyable Aspects of Photography and Videography 06:13 Advice for Aspiring Photographers 08:27 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts Contact the business by emailing [email protected].
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  Into This: Sports Documentaries 01.08.2024 17min

  It's Olympic season. Netflix released a few sports documentaries just before Paris 2024. My brother Korede joined me on this episode to discuss the documentary Sprint: The World's Fastest Runners. We shared what we're looking forward to in this year's games. I also shared my thoughts on Simone Biles Rising (also on Netflix). Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for more recommendations and updates.
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  Into This: The Bear, The Fall Guy and Owning Manhattan 02.07.2024 5min

  Toby and Lerit from the How Does That Sound podcast join me to share their recent TV favourites: 'The Bear,' a drama-comedy series, and 'The Fall Guy,' a romantic-action movie. 00:00 Welcome to Life in Brown 00:05 Introducing the 'Into This' series, where you can share your TV, podcast and book recommendations 00:25 How to Share Your Recommendations 00:45 Guest Recommendations: Tobi and Lerit 01:05 Tobi's Take on 'The Bear' 02:34 Lerit's Thoughts on 'The Fall Guy' 03:53 My Reality TV Pick - Owning Manhattan 05:09 This Week's Recommendations Recap Send your recommendations by recording a voice memo (90 seconds or less) and emailing it to [email protected]. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter.
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  Behind the scenes: Making an independent podcast 07.05.2024 7min

  I was a guest on the How Does That Sound podcast and shared a clip from my guest feature on the show. We spoke about our experiences creating independent podcasts and shared some tips from our experiences as podcasters. Check out the full episode.
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  What Comes with Motherhood with Adebusola Ekoko 12.10.2023 5min

  I chatted with entrepreneur and mom of two, Adebusola Ekoko, about her new online platform for women called Let Me Tell You Something. Some of the highlights include: - Creating a safe space where women can speak openly and honestly about our lives - The importance of speaking candidly about the hard parts of motherhood - Why spaces like Let Me Tell You Something are necessary for women Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for notes from me and book and podcast recommendations.
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  From Fashion Dreams to Building a Fabric Design Company with Adebusola Ekoko 14.09.2023 20min

  When we think about careers in the fashion industry, what often comes to mind are fashion designers, models and fashion photographers. But there are many other roles in this industry. I spoke with Adebusola Ekoko about launching Grapes Pattern Bank - a surface pattern business in Nigeria and designing prints for fashion brands such as Kemi Telford and Kai Collective. Adebusola shared: What her parents thought when she mentioned that she wanted to study fashion design at university How she pursued a career in fashion after completing her under completing her undergraduate degree The challenges in building a surface pattern design business in Lagos What she loves most about running her business The importance of prioritising client relationships Subscribe to the podcast newsletter.
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  Q&A: Finding Time for Creative Side Projects with a Day Job 23.08.2023 8min

  I make this show alongside my day job in higher education and a challenge that I've had is staying consistent with creating content for this podcast and my newsletter. This episode was inspired by a question I got on social media about finding time for creative projects like a blog, podcast or YouTube when you have other responsibilities. You'll hear a few tips from author and product manager, Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy and I'll share what has helped me on my content creation journey. Check out the full episode with Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy about her book - A Quick Ting on the Black Girl Afro and her writing process. Subscribe to my podcast recommendations newsletter. Episode Transcript
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  Getting a Job in Marketing with Ibukun Oyegbesan 09.08.2023 21min

  Ibukun Oyegbesan works as a Marketing Campaign Manager at British Airways in London. She shares: What working in marketing in the travel industry's like The skills and knowledge that are needed to get into this field Her favourite and most challenging parts of her role Why she decided to start a business alongside her day job Reach out to Ibukun for your gifting needs on Instagram @shopmemora Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for updates and book and podcast recommendations. Episode Transcript
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  Growing Up Working Class and Navigating Professional Spaces with Maria Owusu-Mensah 26.07.2023 17min

  What's it like to move to the UK from Ghana as a child? Maria moved to the UK when she was 11 and she talks about: Adapting to a new school system after moving to the UK from Ghana when she was 11 How income and privilege shape our educational experiences Why she's interested in creating resources for young people from low socio-economic backgrounds Follow Maria on Instagram @unlocksocialmobility Subscribe to my newsletter on podcast, TV and book recommendations.
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  Feeling the Fear and Doing It Anyway with Tolu Oyegbesan 11.07.2023 35min

  A huge part of my personal finance journey has involved learning from content creators. Tolu's platform - Your Finance Guru has been one of them. One of the things that struck me in our conversation was how she felt a little bit scared to start her page but decided to start anyway. Tolu shared: How she got interested in personal finance and career progression - 01:13 Why she wanted to create content about this online -08:07 How she has found her experience as a creator - 14:32 Why she moved from working in consulting to investment banking - 23:22 What she does for self-care - 29:22 Her advice to new graduates - 30:57 Subscribe to my newsletter on podcast, TV and book recommendations.
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  Q&A: Creating Content When It Seems Like There Are Already A Lot of Content Creators 26.04.2023 15min

  Is it worth creating content if it seems like there are already a lot of creators? This is something that I sometimes think about and I decided to speak to my brother, Korede about it. We spoke about our journeys into content creation, particularly in podcasting, and Korede shared why he ran his podcast for a limited period. We also shared some advice to help if you're struggling to put your content out in the world based on our experience creating podcasts. Korede’s podcast - The KA Special Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations. I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message to [email protected] or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_
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  Building a Career in Podcasting with Pilar Nalwimba 12.04.2023 34min

  Working on an independent creative project with a limited budget can be challenging but it can provide skills that can lead to paid opportunities. Pilar Nalwimba hosts the No Approval podcast and has also hosted and produced shows for clients such as the BBC and Bumble. She shares how working on No Approval as a passion project has led to other podcast opportunities.In this episode, Pilar shares:What inspired her to start No Approval - 01:07How she got into podcasting - 05:21Skills needed to produce podcasts for clients - 11:20What her thoughts are on hosting a podcast alone or with a co-host -18:47Ways to monetise an independent podcast - 28:30Podcasts mentionedWeCrashedTo My SistersNaked BeautyHow I Built ThisSide Hustle ProFind Pilar on Instagram @pilarofsocietySubscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_
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  Building a Vegan Food Business with Loye Olatunbosun 29.03.2023 26min

  I grew up eating meat and never met anyone who was vegan while living in Nigeria. So, I became curious about being Nigerian and vegan when I saw vegan Nigerian recipes online.Loye Olatunbosun is Nigerian and vegan and in this episode, she shares:Why she went vegan - 01:06How her family and friends felt when she went vegan - 05:12Her experience dating on a vegan diet - 08:38How being vegan shaped how she runs her business - 11:10Tips on sustaining a business - 19:06Follow Loye on Twitter: @VeganwithLoye and her bakery on Instagram - @veganiseitbakerySubscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_
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  Is it Important to Love Your Job with Korede Akande 15.03.2023 16min

  If we don't dream of labour, what's important to us regarding our jobs? I mainly wanted to share a millennial and Gen Z perspective on this topic because we're more likely to voice our job concerns on social media. My brother, Korede who's 22 joins me to discuss this and I share my perspective as a millennial.Korede worked for a year in audit at one of the big 4 firms in London and he also shares how that experience has shaped what he's looking for in a graduate job.Music by BlueDot SessionsSubscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_
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  Addressing the Stigma Faced by Pregnant Teenagers in Nigeria with Ayomide Oluseye 01.03.2023 17min

  Is it possible to lessen the stigma attached to pregnant teenagers?  Ayomide Oluseye works on research to improve the lives of pregnant teenagers and young mothers in Nigeria. I work with Ayomide in my day job at a research centre although I work in a communications role and Ayomide's role is research-focused.She shares:How she got interested in researching this subject - 01:19What keeps her going when change seems difficult - 09:07Her tips for pursuing a career in global development - 14:54Global Development Blog RecommendationsWorld Bank BlogsDevexPlan International BlogGates NotesSubscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_
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  What the TV Show - Riches Taught Me About Parenting and Money 15.02.2023 6min

  As a parent, it can be difficult knowing how to teach your child about money. But, the TV show - Riches shows why it’s important to do so. Riches is a TV show centred around a Black British family with a cosmetics empire. The father who is the CEO dies and chaos arises. My husband joined me on this episode to talk about the lessons we took from the show and what it made us think about as parents.Subscribe to the newsletter for podcast updates and TV, podcast and book recommendations - rayo.substack.com I would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or feedback on the podcast by sending a voice message on podinbox.com/lifeinbrown or by messaging me on Instagram @lifeinbrown_