60 acast.com Her African Story https://shows.acast.com/femier-podcast en Her African Story Africa ,Women,Self-help,Culture,Femier Her African Story Exploring life as Women in Africa We hope to unpack topics that have typically been taboo or issues with minimal coverage that impact the lives of African women. 



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]]> false Her African Story hello@herafricanstory.com 62909b508b8a9f0012c7a609 femier-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62909b508b8a9f0012c7a609/1741272561600-8cddecce-0679-49f2-8480-16d7109a6aea.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/femier-podcast Her African Story This or That? Tough choices and Hilarious debates This or That? Tough choices and Hilarious debates Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT 41:20 67eb927dd4b40d7b302633f4 false https://shows.acast.com/femier-podcast/episodes/this-or-that-tough-choices-and-hilarious-debates 67eb927dd4b40d7b302633f4 62909b508b8a9f0012c7a609 this-or-that-tough-choices-and-hilarious-debates full 3 3 In this episode, we had Stephanie; a full-time Gen Z and certified happening babe, in the studio. We play a game of “This or That” and share some rather surprising choices. Between the banter and jokes, we also make some solid points about social media and how much it has changed us.



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]]> In this episode, we had Stephanie; a full-time Gen Z and certified happening babe, in the studio. We play a game of “This or That” and share some rather surprising choices. Between the banter and jokes, we also make some solid points about social media and how much it has changed us.



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We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, find us on social media and tell us what you think; Instagram @herafricanstory and X @herafricanstory

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]]> Firsts: A Conversation on Life’s Milestones Firsts: A Conversation on Life’s Milestones Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT 39:10 67d92b09d79e9e1991d604b4 false https://shows.acast.com/femier-podcast/episodes/firsts-a-conversation-lifes-milestones 67d92b09d79e9e1991d604b4 62909b508b8a9f0012c7a609 firsts-a-conversation-lifes-milestones full 3 2 In this episode, we explore some defining “firsts” that shape our lives; first jobs, first heartbreaks, and our first million(in naira oh!)

Ellen and Furo share personal stories of navigating the excitement and struggles of entering the workforce, the lessons learned from their earliest heartbreaks, and just how little value a million naira holds today.



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If you found this episode interesting, let us know! @herafricanstory on Instagram and X.


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]]> In this episode, we explore some defining “firsts” that shape our lives; first jobs, first heartbreaks, and our first million(in naira oh!)

Ellen and Furo share personal stories of navigating the excitement and struggles of entering the workforce, the lessons learned from their earliest heartbreaks, and just how little value a million naira holds today.



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If you found this episode interesting, let us know! @herafricanstory on Instagram and X.


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]]> We Have Rebranded! We Have Rebranded! Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT 0:42 67cbe61fffae9c0f4e8c7982 false https://shows.acast.com/femier-podcast/episodes/we-have-rebranded 67cbe61fffae9c0f4e8c7982 62909b508b8a9f0012c7a609 we-have-rebranded full 3 1 We have been working so hard on this rebrand and what better day to share it with you than today - International Women’s Day?


We welcome you to join us on this journey - for African women, by African women.

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]]> We have been working so hard on this rebrand and what better day to share it with you than today - International Women’s Day?


We welcome you to join us on this journey - for African women, by African women.

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]]> More than a Mother More than a Mother Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT 47:32 65eff8d428cb6000169eb049 false https://shows.acast.com/femier-podcast/episodes/more-than-a-mother 65eff8d428cb6000169eb049 62909b508b8a9f0012c7a609 more-than-a-mother full 2 2 Society tells us that right after a husband, motherhood should be the highest honor of any woman’s life.

In this episode with our friends - Sangjie and Rukayat - we analyze this sentiment. We talk about motherhood; expectations versus reality, how to navigate it, and generally our personal experience so far.


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]]> Society tells us that right after a husband, motherhood should be the highest honor of any woman’s life.

In this episode with our friends - Sangjie and Rukayat - we analyze this sentiment. We talk about motherhood; expectations versus reality, how to navigate it, and generally our personal experience so far.


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We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, find us on social media and tell us what you think; Instagram @herafricanstory) and X @herafricanstory

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]]> The “We’re Back!” Episode The “We’re Back!” Episode Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:47:53 GMT 29:28 65b3d42ad6f4640017af6302 false https://shows.acast.com/femier-podcast/episodes/the-were-back-episode 65b3d42ad6f4640017af6302 62909b508b8a9f0012c7a609 the-were-back-episode full 2 1 And.. we’re back!


It has been a long long time but we’re back and definitely better. We decided to make this episode a laid back conversation between just us two, we talk about 2023, lessons, 2024, goals and of course, do a lot of laughing in between!



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]]> And.. we’re back!


It has been a long long time but we’re back and definitely better. We decided to make this episode a laid back conversation between just us two, we talk about 2023, lessons, 2024, goals and of course, do a lot of laughing in between!



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We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, find us on social media and tell us what you think; Instagram (femierpodcast) and X (femierpod).

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]]> On Yeast Infections and UTIs On Yeast Infections and UTIs Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT 40:29 634e48b1ae066c0012a91b30 false https://shows.acast.com/femier-podcast/episodes/on-yeast-infections-and-utis 634e48b1ae066c0012a91b30 62909b508b8a9f0012c7a609 on-yeast-infections-and-utis full 1 4 On this episode of the podcast, we sat with Dr. Anthonia Ogunleye; Medical Doctor and YouTuber, to talk about Yeast Infections and UTIs.


We considered the hush-hush culture around infections like this, why they occur, symptoms, and preventive measures.




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]]> On this episode of the podcast, we sat with Dr. Anthonia Ogunleye; Medical Doctor and YouTuber, to talk about Yeast Infections and UTIs.


We considered the hush-hush culture around infections like this, why they occur, symptoms, and preventive measures.




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Please tag us in your comments and thoughts on Twitter (@femierpod) and Instagram (@femierpodcast)!

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]]> On Handling Finances and How to Budget On Handling Finances and How to Budget Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:10:00 GMT 39:22 633bf7b7ee2149001237fc9c false https://shows.acast.com/femier-podcast/episodes/on-handling-finances-and-how-to-budget 633bf7b7ee2149001237fc9c 62909b508b8a9f0012c7a609 on-handling-finances-and-how-to-budget full 1 3 Money is a big part of our lives. How much we have or don't = the quality of life we're able to give ourselves, so what's a good way to handle finance?


We had the best conversation with Dr. Temi Filani about this.


Dr. Temi Filani is a doctor and public health expert keen on improving the quality of health care in Nigeria, a wife and mother.



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]]> Money is a big part of our lives. How much we have or don't = the quality of life we're able to give ourselves, so what's a good way to handle finance?


We had the best conversation with Dr. Temi Filani about this.


Dr. Temi Filani is a doctor and public health expert keen on improving the quality of health care in Nigeria, a wife and mother.



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Please tag us in your comments and thoughts on Twitter and Instagram (@femierpod & @femierpodcast)!

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]]> On mental health and putting yourself first On mental health and putting yourself first Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:40:26 GMT 33:36 629e5ad94e75650012cb2391 false https://shows.acast.com/femier-podcast/episodes/on-mental-health-and-putting-yourself-first 629e5ad94e75650012cb2391 62909b508b8a9f0012c7a609 on-mental-health-and-putting-yourself-first full 1 2 On this episode, we speak with Aanu Jide Ojo, Founder of UsTherapy. We discuss mental health, navigating relationships and being present for yourself.


About US Therapy

Aanu is a writer, clinical psychologist, and the founder of UsTherapy, with a goal to make mental health support accessible through psychotherapy, policy, research, and education. Through her work, she merges intersectionality with client care to enable access for everyone, and create safe spaces for healing, openness, and vulnerability in healthy ways.


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]]> On this episode, we speak with Aanu Jide Ojo, Founder of UsTherapy. We discuss mental health, navigating relationships and being present for yourself.


About US Therapy

Aanu is a writer, clinical psychologist, and the founder of UsTherapy, with a goal to make mental health support accessible through psychotherapy, policy, research, and education. Through her work, she merges intersectionality with client care to enable access for everyone, and create safe spaces for healing, openness, and vulnerability in healthy ways.


https://instagram.com/ustherapy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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]]> On Body Image and a Healthy Body Image On Body Image and a Healthy Body Image Mon, 30 May 2022 09:52:39 GMT 54:56 629493e96d64ac0013b64497 false https://shows.acast.com/femier-podcast/episodes/on-body-image-and-a-healthy-body-image 629493e96d64ac0013b64497 62909b508b8a9f0012c7a609 on-body-image-and-a-healthy-body-image full 1 1 On this episode, we speak with Karina Karunwi, Founder of Ere Wellness. We discuss Body image, the definition of positive body image, how body image impacts a person's approach to life and how to build a positive body image.




About Ere Wellness

Ere Wellness is committed to changing the way women discuss their mental health and body image in Nigeria and beyond. We host Body Image Workshops in schools and offices centred on holistic well-being, caring for our minds, our perspectives of our bodies (body image) and our relationships with food/exercise.

https://erewellness.com/

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]]> On this episode, we speak with Karina Karunwi, Founder of Ere Wellness. We discuss Body image, the definition of positive body image, how body image impacts a person's approach to life and how to build a positive body image.




About Ere Wellness

Ere Wellness is committed to changing the way women discuss their mental health and body image in Nigeria and beyond. We host Body Image Workshops in schools and offices centred on holistic well-being, caring for our minds, our perspectives of our bodies (body image) and our relationships with food/exercise.

https://erewellness.com/

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