A Couple of Things by Lade Tawak

S02E366 - Bonus episode: reflecting on the end of the year

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:10:00 GMT

In this episode, I say some things I forgot to say and share some encouragement for the year.

Related episodes

S02E362 - The day it gets better starts like any other day https://youtu.be/FnKF7lcxUsQ
S02E360 - On introspecting (with Teju) https://youtu.be/85LlKh7D2Uk
S02E365 - It’s a wrap! 365 days of podcasting done! https://youtu.be/r0oLIiqvS6Y

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S02E365 - It’s a wrap! 365 days of podcasting done!

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:46:05 GMT

In the final episode of the season I reflect on the past 365 days of podcasting and what's next. Thank you for coming with me on this journey of publishing a podcast episode every day

Related episode

S02E001: We're Back! Happy new year https://youtu.be/tJVqf0WlMNY
S02E201 - Do things because you want to https://youtu.be/efSuHe9GPvU

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Intro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie

Outro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty

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S02E364 - My flatmate interviews me about the podcast

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:30:43 GMT

On this episode, my flatmate aka the love of my life interviews me about publishing a podcast daily and what's next

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S02E363 - 2024 in review

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 17:27:03 GMT

On this episode, I review the year so far and check in on the goals I set at the beginning of the year

Related episodes

S02E002: Reflections and questions to ask about 2023 and 2024 https://youtu.be/tJVqf0WlMNY
S02E015 - You're allowed to change your mind... if you want https://youtu.be/MBqI8nkIMv4
S02E179 - Mid year check in: How's it going with my goals https://youtu.be/JE-PGBE6Whk
S02E205 - How to do a mid year review (with free template) https://youtu.be/2yzdpZ-fLtU

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S02E362 - The day it gets better starts like any other day

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 17:16:34 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how going through difficult situations give us tunnel vision and how we have to work to remember that these times don't last. Another realisation from my tooth extraction process. I was going to title this "going through the trenches" or "Tough times don't last" but I decided on the current title.

Related episode

S02E259 - When the going gets tough, the wise quit... temporarily https://youtu.be/u3jsKRbW4-s

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Intro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie

Outro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty

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S02E361 - On self awareness (with Chidinma)

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:45:28 GMT

On this episode of the podcast, I chat with my friend Chidinma about being self aware, how she started on the journey and what she's found to be the benefits of tracking yourself and the downsides

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Intro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie

Outro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty

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S02E360 - On introspecting (with Teju)

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:30:46 GMT

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Teju about introspection, how you define yourself, living with intentionality, and what the advancements in technology could mean for us

Related episodes

S02E015 - You're allowed to change your mind... if you want https://youtu.be/MBqI8nkIMv4
S02E095 - Out of the wicked comes wickedness https://youtu.be/QMdBNMuyxPM
S02E357 - On living with intention (with Vivian) https://youtu.be/vW-FqCoHICg
S02E358 - On choice, grief, and time travel (with Adewale Ace) https://youtu.be/b5U9DaphqjA

Connect with Teju:

Workaroo https://x.com/workaroo

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S02E359 - Merry Christmas

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:42:46 GMT

In this episode, I talk about Christmas, what it means to me and what is has meant at different stages of my life.

Related episode

S02E352 - On running, Christmas, and your“thing” finding you (with Amarachi) https://youtu.be/b92kQZbgmc4

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S02E358 - On choice, grief, and time travel (with Adewale Ace)

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:59:01 GMT

On this episode, I talk with my friend about confidence and self expression, our power to choose, dealing with grief, loss, and death, and time travel. A fun conversation.

Connect with Ace

@acekydtv on instagram https://instagram.com/acekydtv

Related episodes

S02E193 - On overcoming limiting beliefs (with Maryam) https://youtu.be/LTLbzjHodVU
S02E357 - On living with intention (with Vivian) https://youtu.be/vW-FqCoHICg

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S02E357 - On living with intention (with Vivian)

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:30:19 GMT

On today's episode, I talk with my friend Vivian about living with intention based on your identity and purpose.

Connect with Vivian

@viv_af on Instagram https://instagram.com/viv_af

Related episodes

S02E356 - Your universe is small https://youtu.be/0Z4O8_D5d0A
S02E343 - On travel, friendship, and being a DJ (with Yimika) https://youtu.be/0yLRHCB8ukE

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S02E356 - Your universe is small

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 22:32:29 GMT

On this episode, I talk about how compared to the actual universe, your universe is quite small and what it means for life, decision making, and life planning.

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S02E355 - Are we both invited?

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 22:24:21 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a topic that triggers me: inviting married friends to things. Is it both of us? Is it one of us? Why won't people be clear?!

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S02E354 - On travel and doing courageous things (with Fari)

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:53:17 GMT

On this episode with my friend Fari, I talk about doing courageous things, fitness and mental toughness, self discipline and motivation and more.

Related episode

S02E260 - Doing different types of hard things https://youtu.be/gUXwU0tbhpc

Connect with Fari

Instagram @teefarie https://instagram.com/teefarie/

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Intro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie

Outro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty

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S02E353 - Go create something

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:31:49 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the possibilities of creating the things you want to see in the world--whether just for yourself or for the benefit of others. So go create something!

Related link

Creating pasta https://instagram.com/reel/DBNBe4pI8YE/?igsh=dHFhZG83ejRpcHh6

Related episodes

S02E201 - Do things because you want to https://youtu.be/efSuHe9GPvU
S02E302 - Doing new things https://youtu.be/TzBXzFuEO9A
S02E258 - My favourite thing is doing things nobody sent me https://youtu.be/rGiN5FgKoSg

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S02E352 - On running, Christmas, and your“thing” finding you (with Amarachi)

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:35:00 GMT

On this episode, I talk with my friend Amarachi about running, how she got started, preparing for a marathon, why we love Christmas, why it's never too late to start any hobby, and letting your interests find you.

Connect with Amarachi

@Amypebbles_ on Instagram https://instagram.com/amypebbles_
@runningpebbles on Instagram https://instagram.com/runningpebbles/
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@AmarachiNzekwe

Related episodes

S02E143 - You can reinvent yourself https://youtu.be/Sia2fYw6Dbc
S02E279 - Being a beginner again https://youtu.be/VP5LCfx41L4
S02E302 - Doing new things https://youtu.be/TzBXzFuEO9A

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S02E351 - On regret, kindness, and friendship (with Ope)

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:55:56 GMT

In episode 351, I talk with my friend Ope Adedeji about friendship, kindness, communication, changes in life, why regret is a useless emotion, our culture's obsession with weight loss and other fun stuff. Happy listening!

Connect with Ope

Newsletter https://ope.substack.com/
X/Twitter https://x.com/OpeAdedeji_

Related episodes

S02E084 - On reframing your narrative (with Hillary) https://youtu.be/WW39iWJT4jI
S02E343 - On travel, friendship, and being a DJ (with Yimika) https://youtu.be/0yLRHCB8ukE

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S2E350 - Foolish requests

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:44:44 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how we sometimes make very foolish requests based on a lack of knowledge and I link it to something about prayer.

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Intro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie

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S02E349 - On bids (with Fouad)

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 22:35:12 GMT

On this episode, I talk with my friend, Fouad, about bids, biology, relationships, and career.

Related episode:

S02E046 - Am I oversharing? On attribution errors and relativity https://youtu.be/kuD1rI5v7RQ

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S0E348 - Pain versus pressure

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:56:30 GMT

On this episode, I talk about something my dentist said during my tooth extraction--feeling pain versus pressure and how it applies in real life outside of our physiology

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S02E347 - On grace, christian character, and obedience (with Tolu) https://youtu.be/rBeDTtwaoOo

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S02E347 - On grace, christian character, and obedience (with Tolu)

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:31:14 GMT

On today's episode, I talk with my friend Tolu about a range of topics including the difference between pain and pressure, what the grace of God is, the point of obedience, and always exhibiting Christian character

Related episodes

S02E051 - Why is it hard for me to obey God? https://youtu.be/-lxesVm06NE
S02E111 - What really is the grace of God https://youtu.be/QTjCBUQt-6I

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S02E346 - How to be a great manager or mentor

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:57:33 GMT

On this episode of the podcast, I share 5 tips on how to be a great mentor or a great manager based on what I've observed and learned from all the amazing managers I've had.

Related episode

S02E030 - What to look out for in a mentor or coach https://youtu.be/gBPleqsvxNc

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S02E345 - How literate are you?

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:09:06 GMT

On this episode, I reflect a bit on literacy, how do we determine what literacy is, and how we can contextualise literacy.

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S02E344 - Are we friends or acquaintances?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:52:36 GMT

In this episode, I continue a thread that started in yesterday's episode with Yimika about friends and friendships and how you know if someone is your friend versus an acquaintance.

Related episodes

S02E317 - On finding joy (with Akachi) https://youtu.be/1JzR5O8rDVw
S02E343 - On travel, friendship, and being a DJ (with Yimika) https://youtu.be/0yLRHCB8ukE

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S02E343 - On travel, friendship, and being a DJ (with Yimika)

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:52:09 GMT

On this episode, I speak with my friend Yimika about a wide range of topics from alcohol to friendship to travel and being a DJ

Related episodes

S02E026 - Nurturing and maintaining friendships in adulthood https://youtu.be/KcxogxmEVI0
S02E197 - Can you make friends at work? https://youtu.be/ktCLHpuRcIk
S02E207 - On becoming creative (with Ezim) https://youtu.be/L5YiMRDl8NM

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S02E342 - Girl chat (with Ebuwa)

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 22:43:46 GMT

In this episode, I talk with my friend Ebuwa about different things. Including her phd, doing a literature review, and many life things.

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S02E341 - Some questions I have related to being a Christian

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 22:52:17 GMT

In this episode, I share some 3 questions I have recently had relating to being a Christian including preparing for Jesus's second coming, the presence of God, and a name of God

Related episode:

S02E188 - Is this struggle from God or is it an attack of satan? (with Pastor Fums) https://youtu.be/rzT79qc6ONQ
The Revival https://instagram.com/p/DCAG5zlRUMY/

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S02E340 - Another career conversation (with Olabinjo)

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:34:24 GMT

In this episode, I have another conversation with my friend, Olabinjo, about meeting people online and making career moves: including starting again, finding a new niche within an existing niche, and the difficult career decisions we sometimes have to make

Related link

Growth case studies https://growthcasestudies.com
Notion case study https://growthcasestudies.com/p/notion-email-calendar-microsoft-google

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S02E148 - On career choices and curiosity (with Olabinjo) https://youtu.be/FVrvjDYs-K8

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S02E339 - 2024 in music

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:28:17 GMT

On this episode of the podcast, I talk a bit about Spotify Wrapped / Apple Wrapped / YouTube Recap and what it tells us about how we're datafied and the meaning we attach to these things.

Related episodes

S02E088 - What happens to our personal digital data when we die https://youtu.be/Dg0IN5LeeYI
S02E288 - Tracking my digital footsteps for 48 hours (Reupload) https://youtu.be/jA-yvr2Erq8

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S02E338 - The pressures of being the first “X”

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:50:51 GMT

The title describes the episode :)

I talk about what I perceive to be the pressure of being the first person of your race / culture / gender / nationality to do something.

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S02E337 - You’re getting older... and that's okay

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:20:29 GMT

In this episode, I talk about getting older and that's alright

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S02E336 - It's Christmas time

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:20:42 GMT

In this episode, I talk about December and the year ending + what I'm looking forward to this month

Related episode

S02E262 - Winter is coming... time to rest https://youtu.be/nnPni0nkQdY

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S02E335 - On money matters (with Maryam)

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:23:11 GMT

On this episode of A Couple of Things, I speak with my friend Maryam about life in the Netherlands, money management, retirement plans, and other personal finance related topics. Not financial advice.

Related links

Finance chat with Maryam Podcast https://youtube.com/@FinchatwithMay
"STOCKS SOUND LIKE GAMBLING TO ME" Tech sis ft Lade - S1 E2 https://youtu.be/Sj65fZEgWgM?si=nHoHAUfOKndF7tZv
S02E063 - To the moon: On financial incentives and magic internet monies (with Nnanna) https://youtu.be/CQCD_pdwIgE

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S02E334 - How to observe a UX Research session

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 20:54:02 GMT

In this episode, I share practical tips on what to do when you've been invited to observe a UX Research session

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S02E333 - Picking your neighbourhood

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 19:13:19 GMT

On this episode, I talk about picking where to live and what's most important for me in selecting a neighbourhood.

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S02E332 - My most recent baking adventure

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:53:03 GMT

In this episode, I talked about my most recent baking experience, baking a cake for my friend's husband at her request. I finally figured out how to make buttercream! I also share some highlights about the experience and what I might do next

Related episodes

S02E286 - Things I've learned from baking https://youtu.be/nLjmlSP23Ug
S02E287 - 4 more things I learnt from baking https://youtu.be/8V-zLSScDKs

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S02E331 - On running (with nnanna)

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:35:21 GMT

On today's episode, I have an actual guest episode with my flatmate. We talk about running.

Related episodes

S02E107 - On exploring new interests (with Febi) https://youtu.be/8tJYL8jpeaQ
S02E260 - Doing different types of hard things https://youtu.be/gUXwU0tbhpc
S02E258 - My favourite thing is doing things nobody sent me https://youtu.be/rGiN5FgKoSg

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S02E330 - I upgraded my calendar productivity hack

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:14:21 GMT

In one of the first episodes, I shared a productivity tip I use which is to put everything in my calendar. I recently realised I wasn't doing this to its full potential and so on today's episode, I share an upgrade I made to that and shared another related productivity tip.

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S02E329 - On being an international student (with Feyipitan)

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:07:52 GMT

On this episode with my friend, Feyipitan, we talk about being international students, the journey to getting into grad school, and juggling many responsibilities.

Connect with Feyipitan on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/feyipitan-sadiku/

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S02E328 - Stop using the Bible for divination

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 21:20:30 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a habit that we unknowingly engage in: reading the bible as a tool for divination.

Related episodes

S02E145 - What is my purpose, and what is God's will for my life? https://youtu.be/T4B8yT-bXt0
S02E146 - Your purpose is beyond you https://youtu.be/k310aanhGzE
S02E210 - The Bible is not about you https://youtu.be/4bWQkdGWDbk

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S02E327 - A chaotic conversation with my brother

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 20:00:05 GMT

In this episode, I have a very chaotic conversation with my brother about the most random things including work, his hobbies, and what he's done in Amsterdam so far.

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S02E326 - Faith with works

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:37:15 GMT

In this episode, I explore the idea of faith without works and what it could mean beyond waiting to receive things from God.

Related episodes

S02E047 - What's the difference between faith and delusion https://youtu.be/Kubcpn-ikpY
All episodes on faith: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLIMAH-qdrBnT030IiHdmlAsNjZU-FN3c

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S02E325 - What breathing during boxing taught me about adapting techniques to context

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:34:41 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a realistion that hit me during my boxing class about how we could be doing the exact same thing but with different techniques depending on the context we're in.

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S02E324 - Factors that influence technological accessibility

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:16:12 GMT

In this episode, I continue talking about technological accessibility. I share more about the 2 other factors (digital access and environmental & cultural context) and how they can impact how people use and perceive technology.

Related episodes

S01E06 - Bits Of UX: Accessibility - having an inclusive mindset (even if you're not a designer) https://youtu.be/bVWD-x3kss8
S02E072 - The "edge case" is the best case https://youtu.be/v-P0eJREZNo
S02E323 - An introduction to technological accessibility https://youtu.be/TtyhL11Sqj8

Related link

Technological accessibility toolkit http://bit.ly/TechnologicalAccessibility

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S02E323 - An introduction to technological accessibility

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:55:23 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a concept called "technological accessibility" and introduce one of the factors with examples of how to consider technological accessibility in digital design

Related episodes

S01E06 - Bits Of UX: Accessibility - having an inclusive mindset (even if you're not a designer) https://youtu.be/bVWD-x3kss8
S02E072 - The "edge case" is the best case https://youtu.be/v-P0eJREZNo

Related links

Technological accessibility toolkit http://bit.ly/TechnologicalAccessibility
Is Google Usable https://vimeo.com/116787124
Icon IQ: Test Your Digital Icon Knowledge with a Quiz https://nngroup.com/articles/digital-icons-ux-quiz/
Icon Usability: When and How to Evaluate Digital Icons https://nngroup.com/articles/how-to-test-digital-icons/

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S02E322 - On saying yes (with Simi, thesqlbabe)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:35:29 GMT

In this episode, I talk with my friend Simi about saying yes, applying yourself, being open to opportunities, and guarding your heart.

Connect with Simi on IG @thesqlbabe https://instagram.com/thesqlbabe

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S02E148 - On career choices and curiosity (with Olabinjo) https://youtu.be/FVrvjDYs-K8
S02E310 - Contemplating my career options https://youtu.be/ffoi7zGorF8

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S02E321 - Living in transitions

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:17:26 GMT

In this episode, I talk about living ~~through~~ in transitions through the lens of the difficult transition I experienced in 2022 through early 2023.

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S02E133 - This is the one life we get. Let's live it https://youtu.be/F-m6KUdPGwg
S02E228 - On transitions (with Elizabeth) https://youtu.be/hYk0npIVp2E

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S02E320 - Things that sparked joy November edition

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:12:35 GMT

In this episode, I answer a question that has come up twice in the past week: what has sparked joy for you recently?

Related episode

S02E231 - A journey to the ends of the Netherlands... and other things that sparked joy https://youtu.be/hvuos2MkFmQ

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S02E319 - Why is everything a subscription?

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:51:17 GMT

In this episode, I talk about subscriptions

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S02E318 - On trusting God in the face of anxiety (with Feranmi)

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:38:51 GMT

In this episode, I talk with my friend Feranmi about work, food, why we love British TV shows, and how to deal with anxiety and still trust God.

Connect with Feranmi

Instagram: @whereisferanmi https://instagram.com/whereisferanmi
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/feranmimuraina/

Related episodes

S02E142 - It doesn't matter what leads you to God https://youtu.be/JMM98CL_fEY
S02E188 - Is this struggle from God or is it an attack of satan? (with Pastor Fums) https://youtu.be/rzT79qc6ONQ
S02E230 - On God Incidences (with Chidi) https://youtu.be/yU4_yMpMUD4

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S02E317 - On finding joy (with Akachi)

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:29:21 GMT

In this episode, I chat with my friend Akachi about a bunch of things from her favourite episodes of the podcast so far to what's currently sparking joy for us, finding joy in the midst of annoying circumstances, and keeping things light

Connect with Akachi

@akachio.art on Instagram https://instagram.com/akachio.art

Related / referred episodes

S02E225 - On everything (with Early) https://youtu.be/Zf4nhuku-pU
S02E156 - On being a child of God (with Mofiyinfoluwa) https://youtu.be/0SHDu6BHpHs
S02E220 - On physical and mental wellness (with Tamara) https://youtu.be/uLXI50bHZP0
S02E188 - Is this struggle from God or is it an attack of satan? (with Pastor Fums) https://youtu.be/rzT79qc6ONQ
S02E091 - On faith and freedom in Christ (with Adenike Raks ) https://youtu.be/n5OIrBDssCg
S02E230 - On God Incidences (with Chidi) https://youtu.be/yU4_yMpMUD4
S02E084 - On reframing your narrative (with Hillary) https://youtu.be/WW39iWJT4jI

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S02E316 - You don’t have to travel to live a full life

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:58:06 GMT

In this episode, I pull on a thread I started on yesterday's episode with Onyinye about "transferred desires" and how what makes your life meaningful or full should only be determined by you not what you've seen on social media.

Related episode:

S02E315 - On marriage and contentment (with Onyinye) https://youtu.be/fj8EsRGjDaQ

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S02E315 - On marriage and contentment (with Onyinye)

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:54:03 GMT

In this episode, I chat with my friend Onyinye about some listener questions: how do I deal with being jealous of my friends, how do I know I'm ready to get married. We also talked about some pet peeves.

Related episodes

S02E164 - Q&A: How can I deal with feeling jealous? https://youtu.be/dMDIN0N4cmc
S02E265 - On psychological traps to avoid (with Chinazom) https://youtu.be/B6AAlL3sQ8k

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S02E314 - How can I find speaking opportunities?

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:39:23 GMT

In this episode, I share 6 tips for finding speaking opportunities, even when there's no explicit call for speakers, and how to be prepared for when they come in.

Related episode

S02E061 - Just ask (redux) https://youtu.be/oxw8_djpo-w

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S02E313 - Misadventures in speaking Dutch

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 22:33:27 GMT

In this episode, I rant a bit about a recent Dutch speaking experience I had

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S02E153 - Going Dutch: why and how I'm learning Dutch https://youtu.be/vTVQShbV3C4
S02E187 - How learning Dutch is going https://youtu.be/7L6Bj05A2sU

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S02E312 - Practice is the key to getting better

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:54:23 GMT

In this episode, I share a rather obvious lightbulb moment I had about why I can't swim as good as I'd like yet

Related episode

S02E311 - Why can't I swim (yet)? https://youtu.be/DyuBiJYaNZA

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S02E311 - Why can’t I swim?

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:26:39 GMT

In this episode, I rant a bit about some swimming woes.

Related episode

S02E279 - Being a beginner again https://youtu.be/VP5LCfx41L4

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S02E310 - Contemplating my career options

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:02:47 GMT

In this episode, I talk about my current career contemplations and what I think I'd like to do when I finish my masters.

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S02E309 - Calling Jesus Lord

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:27:43 GMT

In this episode, I talk about Judas Iscariot, his betrayal of Jesus and his not surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus. What this story tells us about bearing fruit and identifying true followers of Christ.

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S02E116 - Living by the Spirit https://youtu.be/3dOFoRZzTe4
S02E295 - The call to forgive https://youtu.be/uv0KDRdyHhQ

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S02E308 - Let's talk about books (with nnanna)

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:59:47 GMT

In this episode, I talk about books with my returning cohost: books that shaped our childhoods, our favourite books of all time, the books we love, the books we hate, and the books that have changed our lives.

Related link

If Books Could Kill - Episode 22: The 48 Laws of Power https://youtu.be/D9mW4MBmmSw?si=T39WCjObRrPCweoG

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S02E307 - Thy Kingdom Come

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:10:08 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the rest of the Lord's Prayer continuing yesterday's episode. I discuss the lines:

"Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as in heaven

Give us this day our daily bread

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us

Lead us not into temptation

Deliver us from evil

For Thine is the Kingdom

The power and the glory

Forever and ever"

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S02E145 - What is my purpose, and what is God's will for my life? https://youtu.be/T4B8yT-bXt0
S02E295 - The call to forgive https://youtu.be/uv0KDRdyHhQ
S02E306 - Our Father in heaven https://youtu.be/LotmrHi_A3Y

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S02E306 - Our Father in heaven

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:45:38 GMT

In this episode, I explore the opening lines of what we now refer to as The Lord's Prayer. The next couple of episodes are about how Jesus taught His disciples to pray and how we can look at "The Lord's Prayer" as a template for prayer.

Related episodes

S02E092 - How I'm learning to pray again https://youtu.be/L8_kg5pANS0
S02E156 - On being a child of God (with Mofiyinfoluwa) https://youtu.be/0SHDu6BHpHs

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S02E305 - Things I’m looking forward to as the year ends

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 22:29:35 GMT

In this episode, I share a few things I'm looking forward to as the year comes to an end, especially in the new month of November. Happy new month!

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S02E304 - Things I’ve been surprised to learn about myself

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:46:09 GMT

In this episode, I talk about three things I've recently learnt about myself that surprised me.

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S02E165 - Overcoming reactance https://youtu.be/KvC6M0UPaSs
S02E292 - Answering random internet questions IV https://youtu.be/EULaLedLhqQ

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S02E303 - Big alcohol is ruining my social life

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:07:05 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how our social lives are strongly shaped around the drinking alcohol and the world is built around alcohol drinking. I suspect big alcohol.

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S02E302 - Doing new things

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:10:40 GMT

In this episode, I do some more birthday reflecting. Now more on the gifts I received and what they reveal about me and my current interests and what people associate with me.

Related episodes:

S02E201 - Do things because you want to https://youtu.be/efSuHe9GPvU
S02E288 - Tracking my digital footsteps for 48 hours https://youtu.be/jA-yvr2Erq8
S02E289 - Going down my digital memory lane https://youtu.be/wRCdO16eLBQ

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S02E301 - When two worlds collide

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:33:34 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how when we come from different backgrounds and a bit about how it shows up in relationships

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S02E248 - There’s no right way to make jollof rice... or pizza https://youtu.be/p0MHB4gc2Zg
S02E300 - Happy birthday to me https://youtu.be/OQGB-Bx3GhI

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S02E300 - Happy birthday to me

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:58:50 GMT

In this episode, I reflect a bit more about my birthday and some things that I re-realised today

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S02E299 - The times of our lives

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 19:25:13 GMT

In this episode, I reflect on my annual birthday review / reflection and the realisation that timing is everything.

Related episodes:

S02E069 - On dropping out of school (with Tunta) https://youtu.be/-JFO6g3v024
S02E266 - I ran an 8k https://youtu.be/_ZN1TQ39HwU
S02E230 - On God-incidences with Chidi https://youtu.be/yU4_yMpMUD4

Personal spiritual retreat template link https://lisaappelo.com/how-to-create-your-personal-spiritual-retreat/

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S02E298 - Salience and prevalence in your relationships

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:50:05 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the concepts of salience and prevalence and why and how it matters for your relationships, whether romantic, platonic, or familial.

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S02E297 - The illusion of explanatory depth and other overconfidence biases

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:05:01 GMT

In this episode, I talk about 3 psychological biases including the illusion of explanatory depth, the planning fallacy, and the pro innovation bias. These show up in different ways in our lives and being aware can help us prevent overconfidence and over-reliance on conventional ignorance

Related links

S02E265 - On psychological traps to avoid (with Nazom) https://youtu.be/B6AAlL3sQ8k
Underrated ideas in psychology https://www.experimental-history.com/p/underrated-ideas-in-psychology
I put a toaster in the dishwasher https://jdstillwater.blogspot.com/2012/05/i-put-toaster-in-dishwasher.html

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S02E296 - The biblically accurate way to handle offence

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:30:28 GMT

In this episode, I follow on yesterday's episode on forgiveness to talk about what the bible says about how we should handle offences

Related episode

S02E295 - The call to forgive https://youtu.be/uv0KDRdyHhQ

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S02E295 - The call to forgive

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:10:47 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the biblical view of forgiveness and the demand that Christ has placed on us to forgive.

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S02E294 - Using the right treatment

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:37:11 GMT

In this episode, I talk about why even when you can correctly name a situation, it's important to treat it correctly and one of the best ways to do this is by seeking help, not just doing what you feel or think might work.

Related episode

S02E275 - On naming things correctly https://youtu.be/_peglrbYH_M

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S02E293 - Always being on alert

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 19:01:40 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how you always need to do quality control and be on alert because technology can fail and mess you up.

Related episode

S02E036 - When tech fails - https://youtu.be/WktWzexKrW8

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S02E292 - Answering random internet questions IV

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 18:37:05 GMT

In this episode, I answer random questions about various topics including what I'd title my autobiography, my life motto, and what I'd do if I won the lottery, amongst others

Related episodes

S02E162 - Answering random questions (Part 1) https://youtu.be/dOTG8qwDxAI
S02E175 - Answering random questions (Part 2) https://youtu.be/A5I8DdFM6r8
S02E213 - Answering random questions (Part 3) https://youtu.be/JBByeDZ71RU

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S02E291 - On locking in (with Eniola)

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I chat with Eniola about locking in to close the year strong, what it means for both of us, and why we should cut ourselves some slack even as we lock in

Related links

Lock in, and throw the key away https://medium.com/@ninithewriter/lock-in-and-throw-the-key-away-33f4b6de565e
S02E015 - You're allowed to change your mind... if you want https://youtu.be/MBqI8nkIMv4
S02E274 - Let's review Q3 2024 https://youtu.be/gLg_UHefJ2g

Connect with Eniola

X: https://x.com/eniolaniyi_/
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/eniola-olaniyi-61829922b

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S02E290 - Why do bad things happen?

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:56:09 GMT

In this episode, I talk a bit about why bad things happen (and why good things happen). And what it means for us from a biblical view point.

Related episodes

S02E111 - What really is the grace of God https://youtu.be/QTjCBUQt-6I
S02E116 - Living by the Spirit https://youtu.be/3dOFoRZzTe4
S02E188 - Is this struggle from God or is it an attack of satan? (with Pastor Fums) https://youtu.be/rzT79qc6ONQ

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S02E289 - Going down my digital memory lane

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:25:36 GMT

In this episode, I reflect a bit about some random things I noticed when I went down a rabbit hole of my Chrome bookmarks.

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S02E088 - What happens to our personal digital data when we die https://youtu.be/Dg0IN5LeeYI
S02E123 - The time I almost became a world famous photographer https://youtu.be/t8aYPqRI65s
S02E288 - Tracking my digital footsteps for 48 hours https://youtu.be/jA-yvr2Erq8

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S02E288 - Tracking my digital footsteps for 48 hours

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:20:37 GMT

In this episode, I share a bit about a project I had to do in school where I tracked my digital footprint for 48 hours and reflect on it. I talk about my phone use, the way tools constrain us, and more.

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S02E287 - 4 more things I learnt from baking

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:28:03 GMT

In this episode, I continue the conversation I started yesterday and I share 4 things I've observed since I started baking

Related episode

S02E286 - Things I've learned from baking https://youtu.be/nLjmlSP23Ug

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S02E286 - Things I've learned from baking

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:27:39 GMT

In this episode, I discuss one or two things I've realised since I started baking and how they're helping me navigate life.

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S02E285 - Praising God to get things

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:11:31 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the temptation to praise God as a means to get things from Him instead of just worshipping Him.

Related episodes:

S02E142 - It doesn't matter what leads you to God https://youtu.be/JMM98CL_fEY
S02E210 - The Bible is not about you https://youtu.be/4bWQkdGWDbk
S02E224 - Doing big things for God https://youtu.be/zbhFwVoY8E4

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S02E284 - Q&A: How do I become comfortable with sharing my work?

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:39:02 GMT

In this episode, I answer a listener question from Waikiki: "how to document and become comfortable with sharing my creative work. I have enough equipment to start. it’s more about fear of putting myself out there."

Related episode

S02E048 - The freedom to be wrong https://youtu.be/PL3o7pqelH0

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S02E283 - On sleep (with Onyinye Olufunmi)

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:05:35 GMT

In this episode, my friend Onyinye Olufunmi and I talk about sleeping, napping, and some unrelated but fun things. We talk about why you may feel tired after a nap and how not getting enough sleep can impact you.

Relevant links

Sleep Expert Answers Questions From Twitter https://youtu.be/PvDq0U1K5Ss?si=B-E_GLb4i7ouSK1D
Connect with Onyinye https://instagram.com/onyinye.olufunmi/

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S02E282 - School busy versus work busy

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:29:47 GMT

On this episode, I talk about the difference between school busy and work busy and the challenges there in

Referenced episode

S02E281 - Reflections as we're almost at the finish line https://youtu.be/pOyBjSArFxc

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S02E281 - Reflections as we're almost at the finish line

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:33:52 GMT

In this episode, I reflect on almost 300 episode (post Q3 reflection basically and being over three quarter of the way through

S02E265 - On psychological traps to avoid (with Nazom) https://youtu.be/B6AAlL3sQ8k

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S02E280 - Ethics in UX research

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:45:06 GMT

In this episode, I talk about some of the ethical considerations in conducting UX research (or research with human participants)

Related links

S02E221 - Trauma and mental exhaustion can be part of UX Research https://youtu.be/rq70zEGM1sc
Things nobody tells you about being a UX Researcher https://uxdesign.cc/ethics-of-ux-research-f2399a7ec967

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S02E279 - Being a beginner again

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 19:46:20 GMT

In this episode, I talk about being a beginner again and learning to swim

Related episode

S02E278 - it doesn’t have to be perfect https://youtu.be/zuC91xGbltQ

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S02E278 - it doesn’t have to be perfect

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 19:58:23 GMT

In this episode, I muse about why I was a bit ashamed to talk about the fact that I had to resit a part of my Dutch test and why I often feel the need to be perfect before trying things

Related episode:

S02E048 - The freedom to be wrong https://youtu.be/PL3o7pqelH0
S02E079 - Just try https://youtu.be/BMAPS5YzLnY

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S02E277 - Just google it

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:30:26 GMT

On this episode, I talk about why you need to just Google things!

Related episode

S02E125 - On being your own person (with Zainab) https://youtu.be/KqYbHnPnIPg

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S02E276 - Has chatGPT changed your life?

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:01:42 GMT

In this episode, I talk to repeat guest, nnanna about chatGPT and other generative AI tools and if they've changed our lives as well as how we use them

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S02E275 - On naming things correctly

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:59:17 GMT

In this episode I talk about how important it is to use the correct names in describing things, with an example of a confusion that may arise from not doing so.

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S02E274 - Let's review Q3 2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:28:35 GMT

In this episode, I do a quick review of Q3 2023 and the year so far. Some of the things I did in July, August, and September and how far I've gone with some of my goals, which ones I'm dropping, and which new ones I'm taking on

Get the free Mid Year Review guide (no email required): https://bit.ly/MidYearCheckInGuide

Related episodes

S02E089 - Checking in on my 2024 goals https://youtu.be/HKZb5f-F8rE
S02E179 - Mid year check in: How's it going with my goals https://youtu.be/JE-PGBE6Whk
S02E205 - How to do a mid year review (with free template) https://youtu.be/2yzdpZ-fLtU

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S02E273 - UX Metrics in B2B

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:17:46 GMT

In this episode, I wrap up the conversation on B2B UX to touch on metrics

Related episodes:

S02E271 - B2B UX: Differentiating buyers and users https://youtu.be/_Bn34fF6R8Q
S02E272 - Easy recruiting and insight gathering for B2B UX https://youtu.be/JoMEkvTewgI

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S02E272 - Easy recruiting and insight gathering for B2B UX

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:10:43 GMT

In this episode, I continue speaking about B2B UX and share some tips and tricks to make recruitment easy for B2B UX research. I also share some other ways to get insights about your customers and tips to be prepared for any customer conversation in minutes

Related episode

S02E271 - B2B UX: Differentiating buyers and users https://youtu.be/_Bn34fF6R8Q

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S02E271 - B2B UX: Differentiating buyers and users

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:33:40 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a basic concept in B2B UX, understanding the difference between the buyer and the user, also keeping in mind that there can be different kinds of users.

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S02E270 - Talking about learning Dutch... in Dutch (and English)

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:21:20 GMT

In this episode, I talk a bit in Dutch (and English) about learning Dutch, where I am and how I feel about my progress

Related Episodes

S02E099 - The one where I try to speak Dutch https://youtu.be/dsSeeiVYf7g
S02E187 - How learning Dutch is going https://youtu.be/7L6Bj05A2sU

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S02E269 - Random musings: expectations, endurance, and AI

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:23:23 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a bunch of random things including when people on the internet have expectations about you, building endurance and adapting while learning and doing new things, and one tiny thing about generative AI tools.

Related episodes:

S02E140 - Random musings on efficient systems and losing my voice https://youtu.be/Cswdx_Vyhg0
S02E149 - Hair growth and random musings https://youtu.be/n34QpZBjdMs
S02E219 - Anti streak bias and other random musings https://youtu.be/QOI0APh6V-A

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S02E268 - Let her cook (with nnanna)

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:12:50 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how words and phrases can come to mean different things to different people and how it can cause miscommunication and related issues

Related episode

S02E083 - Shared language, memes, and the collective unconscious https://youtu.be/BMs9DhiLriI

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S02E267 - Keep your hands* to yourself

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:10:10 GMT

In this episode, I talk a bit about consent and why everyone should keep their hands to themselves

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S02E266 - I ran an 8k

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:00:40 GMT

I ran an 8k! That's it. In this episode, I talk about running an 8k. How I got through it and so on

Related episodes

S02E258 - My favourite thing is doing things nobody sent me https://youtu.be/rGiN5FgKoSg
S02E259 - When the going gets tough, the wise quit... temporarily https://youtu.be/u3jsKRbW4-s

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S02E265 - On psychological traps to avoid (with Chinazom)

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:16:25 GMT

In this episode, I chat with my friend Nazom about 5 common psychological traps we fall into in our lives--whether personal relationships, professional lives or in other contexts. We talk about the halo effect, anchoring, framing, confirmation bias, and sunk cost fallacy, the surprising ways these biases show up in our lives, and what we can do to avoid them.

Connect with Nazom

YouTube: youtube.com/@ChinazomFoster
TikTok: tiktok.com/@nazzfoster

Related episodes

S02E193 - On overcoming limiting beliefs (with Maryam) https://youtu.be/LTLbzjHodVU
S02E214 - Let it go https://youtu.be/Q1EcdihAOv0

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S02E264 - Am I Gen Z, Am I Millenial?

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 10:25:00 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how people's demographic categorisations change with time. I used to be called a millennial, now I am referred to as Gen-Z.

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S02E263 - My favourite European cities

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:24:32 GMT

In this episode, I talk about some of my favourite European cities I've visited and my favourite things about them.

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S02E262 - Winter is coming... time to rest

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:15:38 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the change in seasons and as we get to the end of the year how we should take care of ourselves and resist the urge to try to do everything

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S02E261 - Changing and shifting perceptions

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:28:34 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how a recent new hair do got me thinking about how perceptions shift and change over time

Related episode

S02E130 - My hair journey: a retrospective https://youtu.be/5sA7OMSjtjg

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S02E260 - Doing different types of hard things

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:34:12 GMT

In this episode, I build up on the previous episode where I touched on why we should do hard things. I talk about the different kinds of hard things we could do/face

Related episode

S02E259 - When the going gets tough, the wise quit... temporarily https://youtu.be/u3jsKRbW4-s

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S02E259 - When the going gets tough, the wise quit... temporarily

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:08:59 GMT

In this episode, I talk about doing hard things and why it's okay to (temporarily) quit when it gets tough

Related episodes

S02E015 - You're allowed to change your mind... if you want https://youtu.be/MBqI8nkIMv4
S02E107 - On exploring new interests (with Febi) https://youtu.be/8tJYL8jpeaQ
S02E258 - My favourite thing is doing things nobody sent me https://youtu.be/rGiN5FgKoSg

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S02E258 - My favourite thing is doing things nobody sent me

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:40:26 GMT

In this episode, I talk about another new thing I did that absolutely nobody asked me to do and I did it great!

Related episode

S02E079 - Just try https://youtu.be/BMAPS5YzLnY

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S02E257 - I can't look you in the eyes.. yet

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 20:23:22 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a difficulty I have with looking people in the eye

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S02E256 - You're too... you should...

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:21:27 GMT

In this episode, I basically rant about some of the overt and covert issues women face for just existing

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S02E255 - A chat about random things (with Ezra)

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:58:07 GMT

In this episode, I chat with my friend Ezra about his work (what does a CTO do?), his favourite travel places, and a lot of random things like food, devices, networks. A very lovely episode

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S02E254 - Holy Spirit is not a gossip

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:16:03 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a phrase I often hear: "the Holy Spirit is a gossip" and other variations of it. Why it's wrong, and the purpose of revelation

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S02E253 - Intention vs outcome: What matters more

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:46:02 GMT

Is it the thought behind the action that counts? Or is it how your actions are received? Or the outcome/impact of the outcome? Or is it the action itself?

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S02E252 - How to use feedback from app store reviews for design, product, and research decisions

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:52:38 GMT

In this episode, I talk about an often underused source of user feedback that can influence your design, product, and research decisions and help you get research buy in from stakeholders.

Related episodes

S01E08 - Bits Of UX: 4 ways to get user insights when you can't do user research https://youtu.be/sBD6JZ8FFb0
S02E103 - How to use insights from customer support to help guide product and design decisions https://youtu.be/UzF7bq4MkBs

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S02E251 - 3 things I do in the Netherlands that I wouldn’t do in Nigeria

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:18:36 GMT

In this episode, I talk about three things that people do here in the Netherlands that at first shocked me but that I do now

Related episode

S02E216 - Life in the Netherlands: expectations versus reality https://youtu.be/QQAYNxGswsg

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S02E250 - You're not behind

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:35:18 GMT

In this episode, I talk about what causes the feeling of being behind and why you're not really behind. There's time!

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S02E249 - Why it feels scary to trust God with your life

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:18:04 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the idea of being afraid to give Jesus the reins of your life. Why we often have that fear, why we shouldn't be afraid, and what we can do to overcome that fear.

Related episodes

S02E051 - Why is it hard for me to obey God? https://youtu.be/-lxesVm06NE
S02E241 - God is not a vending machine https://youtu.be/YQCG73t9vVM

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S02E248 - There’s no right way to make jollof rice... or pizza

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:36:03 GMT

Food is such a huge part of culture. With so many similarities across cultures and with it being so difficult to actually determine where the food is "originally" from, I wonder why were so fixated on the idea that there's one way to make something

Related links

Everything I, an Italian, thought I knew about Italian food is wrong https://www.ft.com/content/6ac009d5-dbfd-4a86-839e-28bb44b2b64c
S01E11 - ACOT: Are you guarding a concrete slab https://youtu.be/nloM1CZ15ds

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S02E247 - You don't have to work in tech

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:21:14 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a hot topic "should you work in tech"

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S02E246 - How to become the next Sherlock Holmes

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:30:07 GMT

In this episode, I share 4 things the greatest (fictional) detectives have in common and how they're able to solve so many cases. And if you apply these tips, maybe you too can become a great detective

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S02E245 - I can do anything, I can’t do everything

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:43:54 GMT

In this episode, I talk about acknowledging the reality that although I can do anything, I can't do everything.

Related episode

S02E143 - You can reinvent yourself https://youtu.be/Sia2fYw6Dbc

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S02E244 - On long distance (with Zainab)

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 19:21:14 GMT

In this episode with my friend Zainab, we answer a listener question about long distance relationships through the lens of our experiences. We also talked about things we learnt, essentials for long distance relationships, and what we'd have done better.

Related episode

S02E137 - Q&A: How to keep in touch with long distance friends without feeling like daily stand up? https://youtu.be/aqCxHKF6ztw

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S02E243 - Evaluative research can result in strategic insights

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 14:00:14 GMT

You may have heard that tactical research is only for juniors and that senior researchers should be more involved in foundational research. Or that evaluative research is short term but is it really true?

That's what I talk about in today's episode

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S02E242 - Everything is breaking

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:28:20 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the fact that nothing lasts. Why is this happening?

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S02E241 - God is not a vending machine

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:06:55 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the tempting view of God as a vending machine that gives us a specific outcome when we do a specific thing or series of things in a specific order.

Related episode:

S02E145 - What is my purpose, and what is God's will for my life? https://youtu.be/T4B8yT-bXt0

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S02E240 - Vocabulary is the spice of language learning

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:44:58 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the things I'm realising about language and language learning since learning Dutch. I look at my two native languages: English and Yoruba through the lens of Dutch. I also talk about how I'll know I'm now proficient at speaking Dutch and my current struggles with learning Dutch

Related episodes

S02E099 - The one where I try to speak Dutch https://youtu.be/dsSeeiVYf7g
S02E187 - How learning Dutch is going https://youtu.be/7L6Bj05A2sU

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S02E239 - Random fun facts about the Netherlands

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:48:07 GMT

In this episode, I share 4 things that surprised me about the Netherlands. I didn't have any expectations about these things. I just encountered them here.

Related episodes

S02E134 - Summer is the worst time of year https://youtu.be/yKld0YGXeZY
S02E238 - Things that surprised me about the Netherlands (Part 1) https://youtu.be/hVd7zrI0aMI

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S02E238 - Things that surprised me about the Netherlands (Part 1)

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:33:07 GMT

In this episode, I talk about some things that surprised me when I moved here. I didn't really have expectations about these things. I just encountered them here and it was like a culture shock.

Related episodes

S02E136 - Time shocks about living in Europe (with Nnanna) https://youtu.be/ZgFAIb5k30A
S02E216 - Life in the Netherlands: expectations versus reality https://youtu.be/QQAYNxGswsg

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S02E237 - Christianity, astrology, and syncretism

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 21:08:27 GMT

In this episode, I talk about Christianity, astrology, and syncretism.

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S02E236 - An artsy day out in the Netherlands

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 21:04:05 GMT

In this episode, I talk about my day out in Rotterdam, the beauty of art, seeing a different depiction of Nigeria than what you'd usually see, walkable cities, and the beauty of culture

Related episodes

S02E231 - A journey to the ends of the Netherlands... and other things that sparked joy https://youtu.be/hvuos2MkFmQ

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S02E235 - There are sometimes exceptions to "rules"

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:34:18 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the 50-30-20 rule amongst other financial rules and why it doesn't always apply and you have to think about your current situation before deciding whether/how to apply the rule.

Related episode

S02E065 - How to take advice from people https://youtu.be/KTvRvoNRIUs

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S02E234 - Becoming decisive: moving past analysis paralysis

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:02:46 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how I became decisive, the challenges we have with decision making and choosing from options, and my framework for making decisions.

Related episodes:

S02E084 - On reframing your narrative (with Hillary) https://youtu.be/WW39iWJT4jI
S02E148 - On career choices and curiosity (with Olabinjo) https://youtu.be/FVrvjDYs-K8

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S02E233 - Changing seasons

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:45:59 GMT

Summer is fading away and fall in starting soon. The sun is rising later and setting earlier, leaves are browning and falling, and there's some rain. That's got me thinking about how seasonal changes influence our behaviour and how we can take notice of when the seasons are changing in our lives, especially when it's not so marked.

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S02E232 - We do owe people things

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:46:46 GMT

In this episode, I talk about what we really owe each other as people

Related episodes:

S02E161 - Should you care what people think? https://youtu.be/w2GbprO1wms
S02E229 - The first rule of love is presence https://youtu.be/8mtbVjwZTb8

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S02E231 - a journey to the ends of the Netherlands... and other things that sparked joy

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:16:25 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a number of things that have sparked joy these past weeks and that I'm looking forward to in the coming days.

Related episodes:

S02E085 - Life update: Learning Dutch, the search for a new podcast app and other exciting things https://youtu.be/i58H3BrIUPU
S02E218 - Life update: gym life, dutch life, and more https://youtu.be/mOvglQuWzBY

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S02E230 - On God Incidences (with Chidi)

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:57:18 GMT

Is everything that happens really God doing stuff. How does a chocolate craving lead to a chance meeting regarding a work thing you've been chasing. Or traffic and being late to an event lead to a much needed conversation with a friend you haven't seen in a while. Are these mere coincidences or is God in it? Does it matter

Related episode:

S02E188 - Is this struggle from God or is it an attack of satan? (with Pastor Fums) https://youtu.be/rzT79qc6ONQ

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S02E229 - The first rule of love is presence

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 20:54:43 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the importance of physically showing up for your friends. It's not always about money

"When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?" ~Thich Nhat Hanh

Related episodes:

S02E007 - How to show up for your loved ones through life changes and stressful situations https://youtu.be/D4PCRFFmIKY
S02E199 - On doing what matters (with Yemisi) - https://youtu.be/fC3wGrD6rJQ

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S02E228 - On transitions (with Elizabeth)

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:08:22 GMT

In this episode, I talk with my friend Elizabeth about gratitude, transitions, challenges in transitions, overcoming the challenges that come with transitions, and so on.

Related episodes

S02E082 - On resilience and starting over (with Dr Newton) https://youtu.be/OB-kyxBIAno
S02E148 - On career choices and curiousity (with Olabinjo) https://youtu.be/FVrvjDYs-K8

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S02E227 - Sin begets sin

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:09:59 GMT

In this episode, I talk about Monk, cycles of sin, repentance...

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S02E226 - Extracting insights and principles from the Bible

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:07:51 GMT

In this episode, I talk about something I've been thinking about when it comes to Bible reading and study and how I "use" it. Am I just looking for something to talk about or am I really seeking God.

Related links:

S02E210 - The Bible is not about you https://youtu.be/4bWQkdGWDbk
How to avoid being a "Bible worshipper" rather than a "God worshipper" https://www.jordanraynor.com/blog/how-to-avoid-being-a-bible-worshipper-rather-than-a-god-worshipper

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S02E225 - On everything (with Early)

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:55:05 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a lot of things with my friend, Early including biases, friendship breakups, streaks, measuring things, understanding versus validation, receiving counsel, calling out your friends

Related episodes

S02E044 - Love is more than enough? https://youtu.be/Fg-Ktq5Hjuw
S02E141 - Chasing streaks and talking like chatGPT https://youtu.be/3wUcH9ImwQ4
S02E224 - Doing big things for God https://youtu.be/zbhFwVoY8E4

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S02E224 - Doing big things for God

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:09:02 GMT

In this episode, I talk about our desire, as Christians, to do big things from God and a few things to be wary of as we do that.

Related links:

S02E145 - What is my purpose and what is God's will for my life https://youtu.be/T4B8yT-bXt0
S02E146 - Your purpose is beyond you https://youtu.be/k310aanhGzE
S02E210 - The Bible is not about you https://youtu.be/4bWQkdGWDbk
I Traded My Ambitions For The Cross And I Found True Life And Meaning https://adenikeraks.com/i-traded-my-ambitions-for-the-cross-and-i-found-true-life-and-meaning/

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S02E223 - More about the Olympics

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 20:34:11 GMT

In a follow up to the last episode on the Olympics, I share some more things I learned including how much Olympians are paid and which country pays the most.

Related episode

S02E222 - The one on the Olympics https://youtu.be/7j9WM-TAB9A

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S02E222 - The one about the Olympics

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 17:15:25 GMT

In this episode, I talk about some of the fun and interesting things I discovered, learned, and realised from partially watching the Olympics.

Related

S02E201 - Do things because you want to https://youtu.be/efSuHe9GPvU

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S02E221 - Trauma and mental exhaustion can be part of UX Research

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:46:52 GMT

In this episode, I talk about some hard things about UX research including trauma and mental exhaustion.

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S02E220 - On physical and mental wellness (with Tamara)

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:36:09 GMT

In this episode, I chat with Tamara about physical and mental wellness and the steps she's taking and things she's doing to have better health outcomes, even as a young woman.

Connect with Tamara

@wellnesswithtamara on Instagram https://instagram.com/wellnesswithtamara
@tamaraposibi https://instagram.com/tamaraposibi

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S02E219 - Anti streak bias and other random musings

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:15:20 GMT

In this episode, I randomly muse about doing group workouts, anti streak bias, and inbox zero

Link

Cognitive biases you don't think about

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S02E218 - Life update: gym life, dutch life, and more

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:10:21 GMT

In this episode, I talk about life lately, going to the gym, my current struggles with learning Dutch and so forth.

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S02E217 - On developing a card game (with Tamunotonye)

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:19:21 GMT

In this listener feature episode, I talk with Tamunotonye about the process of creating a card game and what she hopes comes out of her card game.

Links

Join the waitlist for Play-the-Characters Card Game: https://form.jotform.com/241896794050062
Connect with Tamunotonye on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tonye-setima-benebo

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S02E216 - Life in the Netherlands: expectations versus reality

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 21:54:02 GMT

In this episode, I cover 4 things that shocked me about living here after what I had gathered on the internet and from talking to people. Including: experience with medical care, learning and speaking Dutch, and faith.

Related

S02E136 - Time shocks about living in Europe (with Nnanna) youtu.be/ZgFAIb5k30A

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S02E215 - On luck, privilege, and talent (with nnanna)

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 21:38:31 GMT

In this episode returning guest Nnanna talks about luck, privilege, and talent, the role they play in life and the inspiration from the olympics.

Related Episode:

S02E034 - Some thoughts on privilege youtu.be/gPUArbwR8b8

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S02E214 - Let it go

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 21:23:56 GMT

In this episode, I talk about making a move like Elsa and letting it go.

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S02E213 - Answering random questions (Part 3)

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 21:35:49 GMT

In this episode, I answer random questions including my superpower, what I'd take to a deserted island, whether I'd choose free flights or free accommodation, and other random questions.

Related episodes:

S02E162 - Answering random questions (Part 1) https://youtu.be/dOTG8qwDxAI
S02E175 - Answering random questions (Part 2) https://youtu.be/A5I8DdFM6r8

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S02E212 - Being sufficiently motivated

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:20:07 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the concept of being sufficiently motivated and how it helps us achieve our goals.

Related episodes:

S02E067 - Get over yourself https://youtu.be/RnCzbymblYU
S02E153 - Going Dutch: why and how I'm doing it https://youtu.be/vTVQShbV3C4
S02E169 - Are you actually serious https://youtu.be/sTVzGyMzsqE

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S02E211 - Learning is magical

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:40:40 GMT

Recently, I read some newspaper articles in Dutch and could mostly understand them. Based on this, I've been ruminating on the wonder of learning.

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S02E210 - The Bible is not about you

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:32:15 GMT

In this episode, I talk about something I'm noticing--in myself, and in others--about how we have the tendency to read the Bible to see ourselves and not God. I talk about why that can be problematic

Related episodes:

S02E017 - How to start reading your Bible https://youtu.be/b2hQaQdoBas
S02E018 - 8 things to keep in mind as you read the Bible https://youtu.be/_aBgNrMUS9Q

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S02E209 - Travel (mis)adventures (with Onyinye)

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:09:54 GMT

In this episode, I talk with my friend about travel misadventures, hunting for the best Nigerian restaurant in Europe, and interesting misadventures including something involving a dolphin and a bone straight wig.

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S02E208 - Differing perspectives

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:31:18 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how people can experience the exact same thing differently, and not necessarily like a metaphorical event

S02E204 - Don't take craft for granted https://youtu.be/m3IMa7DfT0o
S02E046 - Am I oversharing? On attribution errors and relativity https://youtu.be/kuD1rI5v7RQ

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S02E207 - On becoming creative (with Ezim)

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:44:57 GMT

In this episode, I talk with my friend (and listener of the podcast) Ezim about creativity: what is it, if and how creativity can be learned, and defining your creative values.

Connect with Ezim

Nigerian boys

Related episodes

S02E048 - The freedom to be wrong https://youtu.be/PL3o7pqelH0
S02E049 - Is imposter syndrome real? https://youtu.be/DU1SCSorH2s
S02E076 - Get over yourself https://youtu.be/RnCzbymblYU
S02E096 - Creative skills I wish I had https://youtu.be/ksJ4DklmfjA
S02E108 - You can now call me an illustrator https://youtu.be/HOSVOykjlv8
S02E148 - On career choices and curiosity https://youtu.be/FVrvjDYs-K8

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S02E206 - Maybe I don't have business sense

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:20:44 GMT

This episode is about relocation sales and marketplaces.

Mentioned episode:

S02E083 - Shared language, memes, and the collective unconscious https://youtu.be/BMs9DhiLriI

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S02E205 - How to do a mid year review (with free guided template)

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:58:03 GMT

In this episode, I share some steps and specific questions you can ask to successfully carry out a mid year review and set yourself up for success for the rest of the year.

Get the free guide: https://bit.ly/MidYearCheckInGuide

Related episode:

S02E043 - Setting goals that stick https://youtu.be/S-IMrivu5xI

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S02E204 - Don't take craft for granted

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:55:55 GMT

I bought flowers recently and that made me reflect on craft and the different kinds of expertise people have. That's what I talk about in today's episode

Related episode:

S02E027 - The purpose of work https://youtu.be/6xDbI460Hjs

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S02E203 - Why does your brain fixate on bad things?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:12:14 GMT

Have you ever wrongly remembered an event? Thinking it was worse than it actually was. I always remember house hunting in the Netherlands as way worse than it actually was. And that's what I talk about on today's episode

Related episodes

S02E045 - On (not) being delulu https://youtu.be/1Xewv-K7738
S02E046 - Am I oversharing? On attribution errors and relativity https://youtu.be/kuD1rI5v7RQ
S02E047 - What's the difference between faith and delusion https://youtu.be/Kubcpn-ikpY
S02E097 - Toxic positivity, what it is, and what to do instead https://youtu.be/26VD5IPlzq4

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S02E202 - Check in on me

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:24:50 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how easy it can be to not check in on your friends because you're always online

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S02E201 - Do things because you want to

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:23:05 GMT

Not everything has to have a deep underlying why--at least not that you know. Sometimes, you just want to do things. That's what I'm talking about on today's episode

Similar episodes

S02E015 - You are allowed to change your mind if you want https://youtu.be/MBqI8nkIMv4
S02E041 - Get out of your way... no gree for yourself https://youtu.be/kihms8Yjdw4
S02E079 - Just try https://youtu.be/BMAPS5YzLnY

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S02E200 - Q&A: How I release a podcast episode every day

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:13:38 GMT

In this episode, I answer a listener question on how I am able to publish the podcast daily.

From "Osai and all their friends": How do you manage to record/release an episode daily? Do you pre-recorded some and chop them up?

Similar Episode

S02E163 - Q&A: A day in my life https://youtu.be/BmhkCon09rA

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S02E199 - On doing what matters (with Yemisi)

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:45:24 GMT

In this episode, I talk with my friend, Yemisi about building a business through solving problems for people, using social media to find career and work opportunities, and the intentionality required in being an adult, and making friends in adulthood, and what we can learn about love and commitment from Bridgerton.

Connect with Yemisi

@yemisiisidi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yemisiisidi
Yemisi Isidi on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yemisiisidi/
Work with Yemisi yemisiisidi.com/work-with-me/

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S02E198 - How to handle being micromanaged

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:00:03 GMT

In this episode, I talk with Tolu, a Commercial Operations Manager, on what to do if your manager is a micromanager. We answer a listener question from Fouad: "What's your experience with micromanagers? Have you been micromanaged in the past and how have you handled it?"

How can you handle the situation with tact in a way that makes everyone leave the conversation satisfied.

Connect with Tolu

On LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/tolu-ajibola

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S02E197 - Can you make friends at work?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:16:13 GMT

In this episode, I talk about whether you can or should make friends at work.

Related Episode

S02E024 - My quadratic theory of friendship https://youtu.be/49xavBxQI6c

Links

My theory of friendships (and other relationships) https://open.substack.com/pub/ladetawak/p/my-theory-of-friendship-and-other

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S02E196 - Let it sit

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:39:09 GMT

In this episode, I share something I learnt from playing word games like the NYT Crossword and Spelling Bee and how I'm trying to apply that to other things

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S02E195 - Pet peeves

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 21:50:29 GMT

This episode is about pet peeves and some of mine. What are pet peeves even?

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S02E194 - Grieving lost things

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 20:54:46 GMT

On this episode, I talk about grieving lost things and how I'm dealing with that

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S02E193 - On overcoming limiting beliefs (with Maryam)

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:03:19 GMT

In this episode of conversations with my friends, I talk wit Maryam about why she's leaving her 5 year marketing career to become a Psychologist, as well as limiting beliefs, what they are, how we develop them, and how we can overcome them.

Related episode

S02E107 - On exploring new interests (with Febisola) https://youtu.be/8tJYL8jpeaQ

Links

@embraceyoufully instagram.com/embraceyoufully
@4eyedmorrie instagram.com/4eyedmorrie

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S02E192 - What is God interested in?

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:27:36 GMT

In this episode, I share some thoughts and reflections of what God is interested in when it comes to sacrifices and offerings based on readings from 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Amos, Obadiah, and parts of Isaiah.

Related episode

S02E188 - Is this struggle from God or is it an attack of satan? (with Pastor Fums) https://youtu.be/rzT79qc6ONQ

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S02E191 - George, where are the books?

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:58:04 GMT

In this episode, I talk about why I don't think we're going to get the rest of the books in the A Song of Ice and Fire series and link that to the pressures of creating in public.

Related episode

S02E039 - The joys and traps of creating in public https://youtu.be/ItbdLsREXM8

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S02E190 - Do cats have more self control than humans

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:28:37 GMT

In this episode, I talk about whether cats have more self control than humans based on my recent experience watching my friend's cats.

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S02E189 - The aesthetic usability effect in UX and it's potential pitfall

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:24:31 GMT

In this episode, I briefly explain the aesthetic usability effect and the one place where it could get you in trouble with your users/customers

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S02E188 - Is this struggle from God or is it an attack of satan? (with Pastor Fums)

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:14:36 GMT

In this episode, Pastor Fums and I tackle a listener question: as a christian, how do you differentiate between going through a difficult time or a rejection as God's will and as something being an attack of the devil?

Links

@fumsthebeloved on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fumsthebeloved/
Newsletter subscription
The Life of Worship https://thelifeofworship.substack.com/
The Advocate's Advocate https://selar.co/the-advocates-advocate-book-one
The Revival https://www.instagram.com/therevival.ng/

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S02E187 - How learning Dutch is going

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 17:45:30 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how learning Dutch is going and some of the very --if I do say so myself--impressive things I can do now

Related episodes

S02E099 - The one where I try to speak Dutch https://youtu.be/dsSeeiVYf7g
S02E153 - Going Dutch: why and how I'm learning Dutch https://youtu.be/vTVQShbV3C4

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S02E186 - Not keeping up with the Jonses

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:27:35 GMT

In this episode, I talk about social media and how constantly being online tricks you into believing you want or need things that you don't really want.

Related episode

S02E185 - The time I almost became an influencer https://youtu.be/5268F845t34

Other links

How is everyone on vacation https://youtu.be/6sBl--Qh-D4?si=TGtVw1iUodGOHEY5

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S02E185 - The time I almost became an influencer

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:15:33 GMT

In this episode, I talk about when I almost became an influencer and why I ended up not going down that path

Related episode

S02E123 The time I almost became a world famous photographer https://youtu.be/t8aYPqRI65s

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S02E184 - I finally hate Dutch weather

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:03:53 GMT

What started as a love love relationship became a love hate relationship and is now a hate hate relationship. I absolutely can't stand the weather anymore. Totally over it. And in this episode, I'll tell you why

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S02E183 - Is your mission statement word salad?

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:54:26 GMT

In this episode, a recurring guest talks about company vision and mission statements are often a lie told to sell market

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S02E182 - No blame investigations and your personal development

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:21:58 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a concept called "no blame investigations" from the airline industry and how it could apply to our own personal development and growth

Related episodes

S02E043 - Setting goals that stick https://youtu.be/S-IMrivu5xI
S02E179 - Mid year check in: how's it going with my goals https://youtu.be/JE-PGBE6Whk

Related link

Why You’ve Never Been In A Plane Crash

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S02E181 - How has 180 days of podcasting been

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:46:22 GMT

In this episode, I reflect on 180 days of podcasting and what I've learnt about myself from the past 180 days. As well as why one of the lessons scares me.

Related episodes

S02E090 - Reflecting on 90 podcast episodes https://youtu.be/kajMdH51dkc
S02E169 - Are you actually serious? https://youtu.be/sTVzGyMzsqE

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S02E180 - Skills democratisation may be inevitable. What does it mean for us?

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 21:38:06 GMT

In this episode, I discuss something that's been bugging me. I speak mostly from the lens of my work as a UX Researcher but it could apply to any role. If anything is a skill that can be taught, especially in software, and AI tools make it "easier for everyone to learn anything", what does it mean for us as professionals in the field

Related episodes

S02E050 - Will AI take our jobs? https://youtu.be/Q0narxFFG9Y
S02E144 - AI will change everything https://youtu.be/H6kefLQuWho
S02E148 - On curiosity and career choices (with Olabinjo) https://youtu.be/FVrvjDYs-K8

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S02E179 - Mid year check in

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:20:57 GMT

It's almost mid year! In this episode, we do a live review of some of my 2024 goals, where I'm on track, which ones I've edited/changed/removed, and where I'm not doing so good

Related episodes

S02E004 - 2024 Productivity Tips: Documenting, Habit Goals, and Time Tracking https://youtu.be/ihKcL21Fua8
S02E043 - Setting goals that stick https://youtu.be/S-IMrivu5xI
S02E089 - Checking in on my 2024 goals https://youtu.be/HKZb5f-F8rE

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S02E178 - One step at a time

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:31:34 GMT

In this episode, I share on a life approach I'm relearning which helped me through university and is helping me now with everything, including doing this podcast

Related episodes

S02E013 - Something I regret and something I learnt from it https://youtu.be/C-8x1Cm2qrM
S02E170 - I'm tired https://youtu.be/Mer601UIahI

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S02E177 - The best decisions I've made

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:05:54 GMT

In this episode, prompted by a question in a community I'm in, I talk about 4 decisions I've made in life that seem to be the best decisions of my life so far.

Related episode

S02E013 - Something I regret and something I learnt from it https://youtu.be/C-8x1Cm2qrM
S02E022 - How I got into tech (and UX) https://youtu.be/TqBTNC1rsns

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S02E176 - We're losing recipes

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:49:59 GMT

In this episode, I touch (very lightly) on my thoughts on MTV pulling down their archive and what it means for understanding the zeitgeist.

Related episode

S02E088 - What happens to our personal digital data when we die - https://youtu.be/Dg0IN5LeeYI

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S02E175 - Answering random questions (Part 2)

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:32:30 GMT

In this episode, I answer another set of randomly selected questions. Including my favourite animal, my favourite thing about work and my work specifically, my favourite website and other random things.

S02E162 - Answering questions part 1 https://youtu.be/dOTG8qwDxAI

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S02E174 - Agency and ankle chains

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:43:41 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a random memory about ankle chains and some thoughts it triggered around women needing permission

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S02E173 - Lifestyle inflation is okay, actually

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 21:35:41 GMT

In this episode, I talk about lifestyle inflation and why it's not necessarily a bad thing

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S02E172 - Can your city even host?

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 18:27:43 GMT

Do you ever wonder how some cities can host up to 4 football games or 3 large concerts at the same time or almost back to back and the city doesn't break. That's what we're talking about today

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S02E171 - Where was this picture taken?

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:42:25 GMT

In this episode, I share about a phenomenon I've been seeing online where people are asking where was this picture taken

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S02E170 - I'm tired

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:14:12 GMT

I'm tired. Who sent me

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S02E169 - Are you actually serious?

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:19:53 GMT

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about being serious.

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S02E168 - Professional growth when you're the only UXer on your team

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:13:39 GMT

In this episode, I share about how I have been pursuing career growth even as the only UX Researcher on my team.

Related episodes

S02E054 - How to get your team interested in UX research https://youtu.be/30dPrT5wzXY
S02E055 - What if your team doesn't want you to talk to users? https://youtu.be/sLJtwL0AjKU

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S02E167 - My favourite podcasts to listen to

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 21:32:38 GMT

In this episode, based on a listener suggestion, I share some of my current podcast favourites to listen to. For some of them, I also share specific episodes that I have listened to most recently that I enjoyed.

S02E164 - Q&A: How can I deal with feeling jealous https://youtu.be/dMDIN0N4cmc

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S02E166 - Card sorting: beyond information architecture

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 21:14:55 GMT

In this episode, I share some examples of how you can use card sorting outside of traditional information architecture. I also talk about why in relation to enabling more creative approaches to UX research

S02E037 - Workshops in UX Research: Why and How https://youtu.be/lYAYaepAQG4

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S02E165 - Overcoming reactance

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:27:52 GMT

In this episode I talk about why you don't do what you want to do when someone else asks you to do it

Links

Reactance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactance_(psychology)
Reactance Theory https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/psychology/reactance-theory

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S02E164 - Q&A: How can I deal with feeling jealous?

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:05:05 GMT

In this episode, I answer a listener question:

How do you handle feeling some type of way about someone else's success? I want to be genuinely happy for my friends and just people in general, but I start feeling jealous and sometimes resentment creeps in when I see what they've accomplished.

Links

Jealousy is not always bad https://ladetawak.substack.com/i/142857556/thing-jealousy-is-not-always-bad
Benign and malicious envy https://www.wellandgood.com/benign-malicious-envy/
HBR Podcast https://hbr.org/podcast/2018/02/first-time-bosses
The Feelings Wheel: unlock the power of your emotions https://www.calm.com/blog/the-feelings-wheel

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S02E163 - A day in my life

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:36:27 GMT

In this episode, I answer a listener question about what a typical day in my life looks like.

S02E162 - Answering questions Part 1 https://youtu.be/dOTG8qwDxAI

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S02E162 - Answering random questions (Part 1)

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:30:22 GMT

In this episode, I answer a collection of random questions including my thoughts on pineapple on pizza. This is what we call a filler episode

S02E134 - Summer is the worst https://youtu.be/yKld0YGXeZY?si=DZ65VTlAS_7uTawM
S02E135 - Some somewhat nice things about summer... even though it's the worst https://youtu.be/br8to80foNw?si=jfkby1ZUQM9mBjIS

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S02E161 - Should you care what people think?

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:09:32 GMT

In this episode, I share about why it's sometimes important to care what people think

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S02E160 - I did my best

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 20:08:07 GMT

In this episode, I talk about why it matters to put in your best effort even if the results don't pan out

S02E159 - Overpreparing is great, actually https://youtu.be/GqrJCx3oe6g?si=cSkqouPhPWpRK82-

S02E158 - when your labour feels fruitless https://youtu.be/DhiaEcrje-M?si=m7_6WCH-tRtcNg42

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S02E159 - Overpreparing is great, actually

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 20:22:43 GMT

In this episode, I talk about my Dutch exam and something else it reminded me of

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S02E158 - When your labour feels fruitless

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:11:16 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how it feels when it feels like there's no reward or fruit for your hard work and how I navigate those feelings

S02E067 - What is your definition of success? https://youtu.be/CuZvovA_7es?si=D_LBT3WHBl80Flhw

S02E027 - The purpose of work https://youtu.be/6xDbI460Hjs?si=9FnWeZiWbIrZUrig

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S02E157 - God is near

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:33:31 GMT

What trying to solve a python problem taught me about God....

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S02E156 - On being a child of God (with Mofiyinfoluwa)

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:41:09 GMT

In this segment of conversation with my friends, I talk with my friend Mofiyinfoluwa about navigating uncertainty when you're a certainty junkie, moving from law to pursuing a career in writing, being a child of God, idolatry, celibacy, being honest with God, how prayer can help in dealing with lust, the importance of having Christians friends.

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Bare and Blessed https://medium.com/@bareandblessed
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S02E155 - You don't have to share your theories

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:31:50 GMT

A continuation of the previous episode on why you should come up with your theories about the world.. with an important caveat

S02E154 - You should come up with your theories https://youtu.be/rBKgQPOdIM4?si=gvqyL6uZU8r8qDlj
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S02E154 - You should come up with your theories

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:39:50 GMT

In this episode, I share why it's important for us to come up with our theories about the world

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S02E153 - Going Dutch: why and how I'm learning Dutch

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 21:11:46 GMT

In this episode, I talk about why I'm learning Dutch, why now, how I'm learning Dutch and things I want to start doing to help me continue to learn the language.

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S02E099 - The one where I try to speak Dutch https://youtu.be/dsSeeiVYf7g?si=oBUVzRaQHrkFuZpC

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S02E152 - Electric tales

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 21:49:51 GMT

In this episode, I share about my experience with 24 hour electricity, why I still find it so remarkable, and the time when we had a power outage.

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S02E151 - How can I find opportunities as a UX researcher?

Fri, 31 May 2024 21:19:18 GMT

I answer a listener question about how [do] you think up and coming UX researchers can navigate the landscape since lots of organizations are not open to creating UX research roles but hope that their Product Designers and UX designers bootstrap and wear multiple hats.. I share 3 tips that could help in finding UX research opportunities in a difficult market.

S02E022 - How I got into tech (and UX)

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S02E150 - Never too late to pursue purpose

Thu, 30 May 2024 20:26:56 GMT

In this episode, I talk about what you can do if you feel like you've been on the wrong path as it relates to your purpose.

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S02E149 - Hair growth and random musings

Wed, 29 May 2024 20:59:12 GMT

In this episode, I share some random thoughts about hair growth on different parts of the body and some updates on things I've been up to

S02E024 - My quadratic theory of friendships https://youtu.be/49xavBxQI6c?si=_C2zmlQ7gw-A5230
S02E025 - Making new friends as an adult https://youtu.be/BamBd8AGkhA?si=PAFg5vo1u1V7K5Fi
S02E026 - Nurturing and maintaining friendships in adulthood https://youtu.be/KcxogxmEVI0?si=HAyufsKKl6i3B6--

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S02E148 - On career choices and curiosity (with Olabinjo)

Tue, 28 May 2024 19:51:51 GMT

In this episode of Conversations with my friends..., I chat with Olabinjo about surviving and thriving in uncertain situations, staying resilient through changes, how most things are temporary, the universality of challenges, owning your narrative, AI, expanding your career possibilities, developing curiosity, finding great opportunities, making impact, and knowing when to move on from your job.

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What career game are you playing https://digitalmarketer.ng/career-games-37f35157f000

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S02E147 - Discovering your part in God's big picture

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:24:54 GMT

In the final part of the purpose episodes, I share 5 things you can start doing to uncover your purpose and God's specific will for you. I also share 4 things that can prevent us from knowing God's specific will for us.

Links

S02E145 - What is my purpose and what is God's will for my life? https://youtu.be/T4B8yT-bXt0?si=jvOdfwk80JEGdQ8i
S02E146 - Your purpose is beyond you https://youtu.be/k310aanhGzE?si=ryxU0DzTunzdrmw3
S02E111 - What really is the grace of God? https://youtu.be/QTjCBUQt-6I?si=vLRhPpIU8JUtjoPZ

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S02E146 - Your purpose is beyond you

Sun, 26 May 2024 18:58:24 GMT

I continue the talk on purpose and why your purpose is beyond you, how nature does the job of making God known, how all our gifts and offices are for making God known, and sharing examples of men and women from scripture who lived out the purpose of knowing God and making Him known.

S02E145 - What is my purpose and what is God's will for my life
S02E118 - You too can be a witness https://youtu.be/_6qUE0pEg14?si=QNimHSgFNsFm8e19
I don't want to die, or rediscovering the purpose of my life https://ladetawak.medium.com/i-dont-want-to-die-d461463a9efe

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S02E145 - What is my purpose, and what is God's will for my life?

Sat, 25 May 2024 21:54:05 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a question that Christians often ask about their purpose and God's will. I share what purpose it and how you can find out what God wants you to do

S02E027 - The purpose of work

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S02E144 - AI will change everything... or not

Fri, 24 May 2024 21:42:16 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how/if/ AI will change everything. It's based off an essay I co-wrote with my husband and we think that nobody actually knows how AI will change things and we can't actually imagine the future of the world with AI but we can build it.

Read: AI will change everything... or not

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S02E143 - You can reinvent yourself

Thu, 23 May 2024 21:27:30 GMT

The title says it all. You can choose to start again as many times as you want. It's your life

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S02E142 - It doesn't matter what leads you to God

Wed, 22 May 2024 20:13:51 GMT

In this episode, I address the misconception that if you come to God because of trouble or distress in your life, your faith is fake.

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S02E141 - Chasing streaks and talking like chatGPT

Tue, 21 May 2024 20:57:38 GMT

In this episode, I share about how technology tools may be influencing our behaviours: how we speak, what we do and more. I also touch on tracking everything and letting go of streaks.

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S02E140 - Random musings on efficient systems and losing my voice

Mon, 20 May 2024 21:52:35 GMT

In this episode, I share some random musings about doing a daily podcast, the fear of losing my voice, when efficient systems break down, and AI taking over the world

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S02E139 - Will I go to heaven if...?

Sun, 19 May 2024 15:21:43 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a question Christians often ask. Will I go to heaven if Jesus comes and I'm doing ...

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S02E138 - We're now the parents, uncles, and aunties

Sat, 18 May 2024 21:53:28 GMT

We're all growing older. We're now aunties and uncles and some of us parents. And we're now doing the things we used to make fun of our uncles, aunties, and parents for doing. Life comes around fast.

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S02E137 - Q&A: How to keep in touch with long distance friends without feeling like daily stand up?

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:22:48 GMT

In this episode, I answer a question from listener blinding light, about maintaining long distance friendships. They ask: how can i keep in touch with my friends around the world without it feeling like daily stand up or the fear of getting no responses back?

S02E026 - Nurturing and maintaining friendships in adulthood

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S02E136 - Time shocks about living in Europe (with Nnanna)

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:44:19 GMT

In this episode with my very special friend, we talk about things that still shocked us after almost 3 years of living in Europe.

S02E134 - Summer is the worst time of the year

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S02E135 - Some somewhat nice things about summer... even though it's the worst

Wed, 15 May 2024 20:29:31 GMT

Yes, I said summer is the worst time of the year. But, still it has some redeeming qualities. And I share a few of them in this episode.

-S02E134 - Summer is the worst time of the year https://youtu.be/yKld0YGXeZY?si=MzMbuR_QrwK-8PM8

-S02E127 - Two things can be true https://youtu.be/sZFqq7TG7Y4?si=0_03b_XRGvOfIQaA

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S02E134 - Summer is the worst time of year

Tue, 14 May 2024 20:25:13 GMT

There are 4 seasons in a year: summer, spring, fall, and winter. And in this episode, I share why summer is the worst of them all.

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S02E133 - This is the one life we get. Let's live it

Mon, 13 May 2024 21:02:34 GMT

In this episode, I'm sharing some thoughts about living the life we have. This is it. There are no do overs. So let's live it up

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Lessons about money you need now more than ever
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S02E132 - The mother's day episode

Sun, 12 May 2024 15:52:05 GMT

Episode 132 is about my mum! One of my favouritest people. Happy mother's day!

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S02E131 - The Psychology of Money: A Book by Morgan Housel

Sat, 11 May 2024 18:52:23 GMT

In this episode, I talk a bit about the book The Psychology of Money and what I really like about the it.

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S02E130 - My hair journey: a retrospective

Fri, 10 May 2024 21:11:38 GMT

In this episode, I answer a listener question from "Curious Cat" about my hair journey. I share about the things I've done over the years with my hair and how I arrived at those decisions

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S02E129 - Q&A: Should I start a podcast?

Thu, 09 May 2024 20:00:32 GMT

In this episode, I answer a question from Jadesola. She asks: Should I start a podcast? / Things I need to know before starting a podcast. In response, I share 4 things to consider before starting a podcast

S02E128 - Help I'm running out of ideas
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S02E128 - Help! I'm running out of ideas

Wed, 08 May 2024 16:27:33 GMT

In this episode, I share my biggest challenge so far since starting this daily podcast. I also share 3 potential pivots for the podcast as well as how you can help.

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S02E127 - Two things can be true

Tue, 07 May 2024 16:37:00 GMT

In this episode, I look at a few contradictory sayings and why the answer to everything is it depends!

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S02E126 - First mover disadvantage

Mon, 06 May 2024 16:51:48 GMT

In this episode, I discuss the idea of first mover advantage and share about it's less popular but more common sibling, first mover disadvantage.

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S02E125 - On being your own person (with Zainab)

Sun, 05 May 2024 16:31:24 GMT

In this episode of the segment "Conversations with my Friends", I chat with my friend Zainab about dropping out of school and moving to a new country at 20, making new friends in a new country, whether you can make friends at work, paths (not) taken, and doing things alone.

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S02E124 - On moving and motherhood (with Omotola)

Sat, 04 May 2024 16:07:11 GMT

In this episode of the segment "Conversations with my Friends", I chat with my friend Omotola about moving 6 times in as many years, motherhood, and retaining your sense of self in the midst of many responsibilities.

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S02E123 - The time I almost became a world famous photographer

Fri, 03 May 2024 16:57:28 GMT

In this episode I talk about my one time dream of becoming a photographer. How it got started and how it ended

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S02E122 - How do I know how user centred a startup is?

Thu, 02 May 2024 16:31:29 GMT

In this episode, I share two main tips for you to assess the UX maturity level of an organisation that you're considering working at. Whether you've started interviewing or not.

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Podcast episodes on UX and Product

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S02E121 - A rant about ancillary expenses

Wed, 01 May 2024 16:25:36 GMT

In this episode, I talk about never ending expenses and how purchasing one thing or making one decision leads to more expenses

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S02E120 - How my Christianity helped me embrace my feminism

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:56:46 GMT

In this episode, I read an essay of the same title that I wrote in 2017 and talk about what I think now.

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How my christianity helped me embrace my feminism

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S02E119 - The why, how, where, and when of witnessing

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:00:36 GMT

In this episode, through scriptures I share the reasons why we should witness, how we can witness, and where and where we can be effective witnesses.

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S02E118 - You too can be a witness

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:09:53 GMT

In this episode, I talk about who can be a witness, using examples from across the old and new testament of the Bible. I also talk about the things that prevent us from witnessing.

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S02E117 - Witnessing 101
What does it mean to be a witness
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S02E117 - Witnessing 101

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 21:01:36 GMT

In this episode, through the lens of John 9, we look at what it means to be a witness and the content of our witness as believers.

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S02E116 - Living by the Spirit

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:38:03 GMT

In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to live by the Spirit and what it looks like to live by the flesh, why we need to live by the Spirit, and some ways we can do that

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S02E115 - Salvation 102

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:00:50 GMT

In this episode, I continue the conversation on salvation. And talk about what we're saved for and to. What does it mean to be saved and how do we live that out?

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S02E114 - Salvation 101

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:01:13 GMT

In this episode, through the lens of 1 Peter 1, I talk about salvation, what it is, what we're saved from, how we're saved.

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S02E104 - On purpose and meaning in life (with Dunni)
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S02E113 - Does God count you faithful?

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:31:19 GMT

In this episode, I share some thoughts on faithfulness as Christian.

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S02E112 - Q&A: New friends are ghosting me. What can I do?

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:37:42 GMT

In this episode, I answer a listener question about how to handle friends ghosting when trying to make new friends.

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My quadratic theory of friendships
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S02E111 - What really is the grace of God?

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:29:27 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a different lens for us to look at the grace of God and what it enables us to do.

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S02E110 - Apropos of nothing, men think they're better than me

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 21:01:09 GMT

In this episode, I read and talk about an essay I first wrote in 2018 and then updated in 2020. Most, if not all, of it still rings true and that's very annoying. I also share some new things I've learnt since then relating to the topic.

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S02E109 - We own too many things

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:05:43 GMT

In this episode, I talk about why I prefer renting things to owning and why and I'm becoming more conscious about my purchases.

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S02E108 - You can now call me an illustrator

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:34:47 GMT

In this episode, I talk about a new thing I'm doing, illustrating my newsletters and making visual/sketch notes. What I'm learning from that process and what made me start doing it.

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S02E107 - On exploring new interests (with Febi)

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:17:21 GMT

In this episode of the segment Conversations with my friends... and people I know, I speak with my friend Febi about the importance of moving, new experiences, and staying open. We talk about how she became an International Scrabble Champion, getting into long distance cycling, and travelling.

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S02E015 - You're allowed to change your mind... if you want
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S02E106 - Quality can come from quantity

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:13:55 GMT

In this episode, I reflect on quality and whether it's better to focus on creating a few high quality things infrequently than to create more consistently even when every single thing is not high quality

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Quantity leads to quality https://austinkleon.com/2020/12/10/quantity-leads-to-quality-the-origin-of-a-parable/
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S02E105 - The relativity of the passing of time

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:14:37 GMT

Why does it seem like time goes fast when you're enjoying yourself and it seems to go slow when you're bored or anxious. In this episode, I discuss my personal experience through the lens of recording a daily podcast

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S02E104 - On purpose and meaning in life (with Dunni)

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 21:05:48 GMT

In this episode, I talk with my friend Dunni about what purpose is, how we find our purpose and how we find meaning in life.

Links

S02E051 - Why do I find it hard to obey God
Connect with Dunni
Instagram (@thedoxa): https://www.instagram.com/thedoxa_/
Twitter (@BigDuns__): https://twitter.com/BigDuns__
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S02E103 - How to use insights from customer support to help guide product and design decisions

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 14:44:55 GMT

Continuing from Ep 102 on how to use customer support as part of the user experience, in this episode, I share some practical tips on how you can analyse customer support tickets and conversations and use them as a source of insights about what your users find confusing or difficult about your product as well as ideas for new features and for further research

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S02E102 - Making great experiences through customer support
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S02E102 - Making great experiences through customer support

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:36:56 GMT

Great customer support can elevate the entire experience. In this episode, I share some tips on how you can help recover bad platform or product experiences through great customer support.

Links

It’s time to start treating support as part of the user experience https://www.invisionapp.com/inside-design/support-is-ux/
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S02E101 - The best morning routine

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:24:19 GMT

In this episode, I share the best morning routine--I even go a step further to talk about the best daily routine. After listening to this, you'll get inspiration on how to set up your day right.

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Visualizing the Daily Routines of Famous Creative People
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S02E100 - 100 episodes in 100 days: The process

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:03:37 GMT

In this episode, to celebrate 100 episodes, I talk about how I actually record the episodes, my process for preparing, editing, and all the thingamabobs.

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S02E099 - The one where I try to speak Dutch

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:05:10 GMT

De aflevering waar ik Nederlands spreek

In deze aflevering praat ik een beetje in het Nederlands over hoe ik Nederlands leer en mijn ervaring tot nu. In this episode, I chat a bit in Dutch about how I'm learning Dutch and my experience so far.

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S02E098 - Where do hobbies come from?

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:01:35 GMT

In this episode, I share about a recent new hobby and how it got me thinking about where our hobbies and interests come from and how we can widen our scope of interests beyond what we're used to. You don't know what you'll like or what you can do because of the environment you're in.

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S02E096 - Creative skills I wish I had
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S02E097 - Toxic positivity, what it is, and what to do instead

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 16:44:21 GMT

In this episode, I talk about toxic positivity, what it is, and what to do instead. Acknowledging the bad but still seeing the good.

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S02E096 - Creative skills I wish I had

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 20:21:47 GMT

In this episode, I share some recent creative interests and why I'm interested in exploring them

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S02E095 - Out of the wicked comes wickedness

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 21:20:29 GMT

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” - Victor Frankl. Nobody can make you do anything. You choose what you do and what you do is a reflection of who you are.

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S02E094 - Why you should care for the environment as a Christian

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:35:10 GMT

We often think "this world is not my home" and so we don't think about how we are impacting the earth. But I believe that Christians have a responsibility and dare I say, a calling to care for the environment. So, in this episode, I talk about something many Christians don't think about: the Biblical underpinnings of caring for the environment.

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S02E093 - How to juggle many responsibilities

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:21:17 GMT

In this episode, I share some of the realities of juggling many responsibilities, how to decide what to let go of and the importance of prioritising

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S02E092 - How I'm learning to pray again

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:04:58 GMT

In this episode, I talk about some of my recent struggles with prayer, how I'm thinking about prayer, and learning to pray again.

YouCanRestHere episode: Are we getting prayer wrong

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S02E091 - On faith and freedom in Christ (with Adenike)

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:03:15 GMT

In this episode, I chat with my friend Adenike about our faith in Christ, being first daughters, and what being in Christ has freed us from and freed us to do.

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TruChristianity | Instagram: https://instagram.com/truchristianity/
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S02E090 - Reflecting on 90 podcast episodes

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 21:48:15 GMT

In this episode, I reflect on the past 90 days of publishing a daily podcast.

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S02E089 - Checking in on my 2024 goals

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:37:02 GMT

In this episode, I look back at some of my goals for 2024 and share where I am so far, including changing my mind about some, some I'm behind on, and the ones I'm on track.

A reminder for you to check in on your own goals.

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S02E088 - What happens to our personal digital data when we die

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:33:12 GMT

In this episode, I explore some thoughts on the publishing of letters and diaries and what we would like to happen with our digital data.

Per Axbom's post on LinkedIn
Letters of Note: https://lettersofnote.com/
Diaries of Note: https://diariesofnote.com/
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S02E087 - The last mile is the hard mile

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:22:07 GMT

In this episode, through reflecting on my water drinking goal, I discuss how the last mile can be the last mile and two things that can help us push past the almost giving up mind.

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S02E086 - On identity, rest, and building community (with Yewande)

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:07:19 GMT

In this episode, I speak with my friend Yewande about how we define ourselves, finding rest and removing hurry, her ideal life, and how to build community.

Links

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090
Redeeming your time https://www.amazon.com/Redeeming-Your-Time-Principles-Purposeful/dp/0593193075
Investing in yourself https://youtu.be/JOrRnaYqA-w?si=sMhd99H4Lw_vqsw_
How to make new friends as an adult https://open.substack.com/pub/ladetawak/p/making-new-friends-as-an-adult?r=7fiis&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yewandeoyebo
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S02E085 - Life update: Learning Dutch, the search for a new podcast app and other exciting things

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:18:37 GMT

In this episode, I share 3 things that sparked joy these past couple of days and 3 things that really really pissed me off.

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S02E084 - On reframing your narrative (with Hillary)

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:13:44 GMT

In this episode, I speak with Hillary Omitogun about making decisions, choosing our path, and your power to reframe your narrative.

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S02E083 - Shared language, memes, and the collective unconscious

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:24:26 GMT

In this episode, I share some questions and thoughts I have around shared evolutions of language, how new words are formed within smaller groups (families, friends etc), cultural understanding of memes, and the idea of the collective unconscious

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S02E082 - On resilience and starting over (with Dr Newton)

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 22:03:03 GMT

In this episode, I chat with my friend Dr Seun Newton about experiencing sudden changes in life, bouncing back and starting over, resilience, learning new languages.Seun has had to move countries suddenly twice--first for university and then to escape a war.

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S02E081 - When is it foolish to keep going?

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:52:22 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how we attribute the reasons for success and failure and how we determine whether it was the right decision for someone to give up on something or to keep going.

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S02E080 - How much of life is luck?

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:38:03 GMT

In this episode, I share some thoughts on luck and whether we can always make our own luck

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S02E079 - Just try

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:18:07 GMT

Similar to just asking, I talked about just trying. Taking the step is how you know what you can and can't do

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S02E078 - Why do we call things what we call them?

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:10:25 GMT

Why do we name things how we do? Why do you call your partner what you call them? How do these things become part of our vocabulary. I talk about these things in today's episode.

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S02E077 - What to do when you don't know what you're good at

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:57:04 GMT

In my first Q&A episode, I share my thoughts on the question:

For someone who doesn't have a clear career path and doesn't really know what I'm good at, how do I navigate life after school?

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S02E076 - Get over yourself

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:26:23 GMT

Get over yourself. That's the tweet.

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S02E075 - Looking at ducks

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:42:43 GMT

In this episode, I share some thoughts that came to mind while I watched ducks glide on the water while paddling furiously beneath.

I explore through the lens of our down moments and our success and how we can invite people to see below the surface.

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S02E074 - Hanging out with friends

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:19:54 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how we can find mundane ways to hang out with friends. Everything doesn't have to cost of lots of money and we can just live daily lives with our friends.

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S02E073 - The butterfly effect

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:11:04 GMT

In this episode, I share about how our little, seemingly insignificant, acts of kindness can have far reaching effects and why we should focus on doing one thing for one person when everything else seems overwhelming. We may not all start foundations and build non profits, but we can all impact someone else

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S02E072 - The "edge case" is the best case

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:08:05 GMT

In this episode, I talk about thinking of accessibility and inclusion beyond tech tools. In how we organise events, design spaces and more.

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S02E071 - Pushing through discomfort

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:15:16 GMT

In this episode, I talk a bit about the journey so far, 71 episodes in.

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S02E070 - What does it really mean for God's goodness to be seen in you

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:24:53 GMT

In this episode, I share some thoughts about what it means for God's goodness to be seen in you and how God's goodness can be seen in you.

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S02E069 - On dropping out of school (with Tunta)

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 22:40:14 GMT

In this episode, I have my first guest interview. I talk with my sister about dropping out of school. The reasons behind our decisions to drop out of an undergraduate and a graduate programme respectively and what happened next.

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Dropping out of school saved my life

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S02E068 - Consume, curate, create: how to start sharing online

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:25:46 GMT

How do you share online when you don't know where to start from? What do you say when you feel like you're not yet an expert?

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S02E067 - What is your marker of success?

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:24:32 GMT

How do you define success? How do you know that you're successful? Who gets to decide that for you?

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S02E066 - My love hate relationship with international women's day (IWD)

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:32:32 GMT

In this episode I talk about my love hate relationship with IWD and what I wish we'd focus more on

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S02E065 - How to take advice from people

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:20:33 GMT

With so much conflicting advice and lists of dos and don'ts, how do you decide what advice to follow. I talk about incentives and bias as well as values and how they influence the kind of advice people give and tips for how to filter advice.

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S02E064 - On despair, love, and purpose: Lessons from "A Man Called Otto" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender"

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:24:09 GMT

In this episode, I briefly share about what a movie and a TV show which are very different from each other taught me about despair and how fighting to remain hopeful is important

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S02E063 - To the moon: On financial incentives and magic internet monies (with Nnanna)

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:45:04 GMT

Everyone is talking about crypto again, stonks and shitcoins are going uppppp. What's the best move? In this episode, we have the first guest and he's sharing on financial incentives, how to drown out the noise, and avoid pitfalls.___Submit a question: bit.ly/ACOTQuestions

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S02E062 - How do we end up in our careers?

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:56:05 GMT

In this episode, I discuss a theory of how we choose careers and what it means for us especially in the view of the conversation on how do we get more women into tech. It's Women's month and International Women's Day (IWD) is in a few days after all

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S02E061 - Just ask (redux)

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 20:32:28 GMT

In this episode, I bring a new perspective to something I've talked about previously on this podcast: the power of asking.

Sometimes, you know who to ask for something: you send an email to the person in charge of curation or you DM someone about reviewing your resume. But what if what you want is broad?

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S02E060 - The one thing that changes everything

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:19:30 GMT

Have you ever thought that there was one thing that you need to do that would change everything for you? In any area of your life you can think of. Whether financially? spiritually? relationship wise? health wise? Any way at all?

Well, I think I found the answer

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S02E059 - What is guerrilla research and how do you do it?

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:02:04 GMT

In this episode, I discuss an underrated research approach: guerrilla research. It's a quick and low-cost exploratory method for showing the potential of research and how it can be valuable. I explain the benefits of guerrilla research, when to use it, when not to use it, and brief example of when I used the approach.

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S02E058 - What is UX research even?

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:05:13 GMT

After the last couple of episodes talking about UX research, I'm breaking down what UX research is and what my work looks like.

I share my definition of it, and two scenarios that illustrate how I think of it.

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S02E057 - How to prioritise research requests if you're a UX team of one

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:36:04 GMT

In a continuation to the previous episode, I talk about the prioritization side of the managing research requests equation. How do you prioritise multiple research requests as a UX research team of one.

I share some questions to ask and things to consider when deciding which research requests to focus on and in what order and what research requests you can hand over to others.

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S02E056 - What to do when you're drowning in UX research requests

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:51:16 GMT

You've done a great job showing the value of research, now everyone wants a piece of the research pie. How do you handle it? In this episode, I share some tips and examples from my work on how to operationalise, systemise, and democratise research effectively.

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S02E055 - What if your team doesn't want you to talk to users?

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 20:57:32 GMT

A challenge that some UX researchers or people who want to do research often have is that, in the beginning, the team may be hesitant. They have concerns about someone else talking to the users especially in B2B settings. So what can you do?

In this episode, as a follow on to the last episode, I discuss some things you can do to get past this initial hesitation.

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S02E054 - How to get your team interested in UX research

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:24:35 GMT

Are you the first researcher in your organisation? or are you a Designer or a product manager interested in getting research started in your team? In this episode, I share some tips on steps you can take to start getting your team interested in doing research.

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S02E053 - Practical tips for your next UX research project

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:07:52 GMT

Level up your UX Research: Planning, Piloting & Avoiding Pitfalls

Are you struggling with UX Research? In this episode, I share some practical, hard learnt tips on things to consider and steps to take to make your research project successful. I cover the importance of planning and piloting and some recruitment and deliverable tips as well as some bonus tips for successful research sessions and projects.

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S02E052 - How to recruit for UX research studies

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:07:05 GMT

Are you struggling to find the right participants for your UX research project? In this episode, I share 5 recruitment methods you can start using today to find your audience so you can get useful and actionable insights. I share the ideal use cases for each as well as some examples of how I have used a few of them in the past.

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S02E051 - Why is it hard for me to obey God?

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:35:00 GMT

In this episode, I talk about why obedience is sometimes hard.

Obedience comes from trusting that God is good and has your best interests in mind. I also share how we can take steps to come to truly know, trust, and love God so we can obey Him.

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S02E050 - Will AI take our jobs?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:51:48 GMT

In this episode, I discuss the common talking point that AI will only enhance, not take away from, our jobs. I share my thoughts on things we need to consider as we barrel towards an uncertain future.Links

Telephone operation was a good career for women, then it got automated [Vox]
The rise and fall of telephone operators [History]
Goodbye to the hello girls: automating the telephone exchange [Science Museum]
AI Tools in UX Research (From AI’s Perspective) [Medium]
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S02E049 - Is imposter syndrome real?

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:09:43 GMT

In this episode, I challenge the idea that when I feel worried about not knowing something or not doing well, then I have imposter syndrome. I argue that it is possible to not know something and learn it and then be good at it.

What if we approached unknown and new experiences--whether starting a new job or taking on new responsibilities or adding on a new skill--with curiosity and the belief that we can grow and learn.

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S02E048 - The freedom to be wrong

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 21:45:39 GMT

The fear of being wrong can be paralysing and hold us back from learning and expressing ourselves. In this episode, I discuss why we should embrace being wrong (even publicly) and how we can look at these as areas of growth.

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S02E047 - What's the difference between faith and delusion

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:36:08 GMT

How does faith differ from delusion? In this episode, I discuss how healthy faith acknowledges reality while trusting in God's promises and the possibility of better.

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S02E046 - Am I oversharing? On attribution errors and relativity

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:13:18 GMT

One of the challenges of sharing on the internet is the idea that you could be oversharing. But who decides what oversharing is?

I start by discussing some attribution errors and wrap up with my thoughts on oversharing.

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S02E045 - On (not) being delulu

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:01:54 GMT

In this episode, I discuss whether delulu is the solulu. I think not. And I share reasons why. Including that when we live in delusion, we aren't encouraged to take action. But when we have an optimistic view, we can see the reality of things and appreciate that the future hasn't happened yet, so we can do something to make it different from the now and make it look like we envision.

Link

Escape from Wasteland: The Broken Promises of Utopia and the Relentlessly Optimistic Nihilism of Mad Max: Fury Road, jennifer m chang

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S02E044 - Love is more than enough?

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:33:03 GMT

Can love truly conquer all, or is it a utopian fantasy? In this episode, I discuss the love, what it means to love, why I think that love is more than enough, how we can get there. I also highlight some thoughts from dystopian movies like Mad Max Fury Road, and Everything Everywhere All At Once

Links

1 Corinthians 13, AMPC
Escape from Wasteland, jennifer m chang
When Cupid Is a Prying Journalist (NY Times)

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S02E043 - Setting goals that stick

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:56:45 GMT

Struggling with goal setting? In this episode, I share 5 principles I've learnt over the past couple of years for setting achievable, yet stretching goals. I discuss, using examples from my real life, defining your "why," embracing reality, stretching your limits, celebrating milestones & focusing on the journey, not just the destination.

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S02E042 - On faster horses and focus groups

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:43:35 GMT

Have you heard the commonly misattributed Henry Ford quote about faster horses? In this episode, I talk about why, even if the quote is true, it's bad advice. At the same time, I also talk about why you shouldn't just do what people tell you and how to listen for problems not solutions.

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S02E041 - Get out of your way, no gree for yourself

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:31:00 GMT

Feeling stuck in analysis paralysis? In this episode, I talk about some of the fears and self doubt we hide behind research and planning. Why it's important to have a bias towards action and questions we can ask ourselves to help us move forward with our goals.

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S02E040 - Be comb shaped

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:58:09 GMT

Do you ever struggle with the idea of being a jack of all trades? This episode explores the struggle of multidisciplinary interests in a world obsessed with specialization. Dive into the "T-shaped" designer, niche vs. generalist debate, and why "jack of all trades" shouldn't be an insult!

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the 7 year career

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S02E039 - The joys and traps of creating in public

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:12:02 GMT

In this episode, I share some thoughts on why I'm doing the podcast, some of the pressures with creating publicly on the internet

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S02E038 - Why is everyone copying you? Why you see something everywhere once you think of doing it

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:41:10 GMT

Ever notice how thinking about something makes you see it everywhere? It's not magic, it's your brain's Reticular Activating System (RAS)!

In this episode, I share about the RAS, how it works, the concept of manifesting, and how you can train your brain and use RAS to your advantage.

Based on a newsletter issue I wrote

Link

You and your reticular activating system

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S02E037 - Workshops in UX Research: Why and how

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:53:22 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how workshops can be used in the UX Research process and what to consider when you want to run a workshop as part of your research.

Links

How useful are workshops as part of the research process

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S02E036 - When tech fails

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:41:22 GMT

What happens when tech fails? In this episode, I discuss a recent experience of tech failing. Hint hint: with the podcast itself.

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S02E035 - Love me or leave me

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:11:13 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the importance of self hype and surrounding yourself with people who hype you (and lovingly correct and give you feedback when necessary).

Links

Love me or leave me (newsletter)

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S02E034 - Some thoughts on privilege

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:52:51 GMT

In this episode, I discuss privilege, recognising and appreciating the privileges you have, and how you can help others.

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S02E033 - 8 lessons I learned in 2023

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 16:11:08 GMT

In this episode, I run through 8 lessons I learned and relearned in 2023. I pulled them out from my annual review that I did in January using this year end review template (DDK's)

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S02E032 - How to be a great mentee

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:08:43 GMT

In the final instalment of the mentorship conversation, I share 9 tips on how to be a great mentee

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S02E031 - Why you should get a mentor and how to find one

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:42:53 GMT

In this episode, I continue the conversation on mentorship. I share some reasons why you need a mentor and 4 ways to find mentors.

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S02E030 - What to look out for in a mentor or coach

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:50:29 GMT

In this episode, we continue the conversation on coaching and mentoring. I share a tip on how to decide whether you need a mentor or a coach and I highlight some red flags to look out for when selecting a coach.Links

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S02E029 - Coaching and mentoring, what's the difference?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:11:00 GMT

As a coach and mentor, a question I get is what's the difference between the two. In honour of January being National Mentoring Month, let's talk about that.In short, they're very similar but there's one key thing that makes the difference. Listen to find out.

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S02E028 - My values and guiding principles and how they came to be

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:54:45 GMT

In this episode, I share some of my guiding life principles and how they came about.

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S02E027 - The purpose of work

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:01:37 GMT

Sometime in 2022, I hosted a Twitter space where we did a Bible Study on the topic of Work. Recently, I've been thinking about what my work means in the context of eternity. How is my 9-5 contributing to doing the will of God on earth as it is in heaven. That's what I discuss in this episode.

Resources

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S02E026 - Nurturing and maintaining friendships in adulthood

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 21:59:44 GMT

In the previous 2 episodes, I talked about how to define friends, how to make friends as an adult or how to make friends and meet people after relocating. In this episode, I continue the conversation using my quadratic theory of friendship to share some tips on how to nurture and maintain relationships and friendships even with all the demands of adulthood.

Resources

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S02E025 - Making new friends as an adult

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:47:33 GMT

In this episode, I talk about making friends as an adult, why it can be difficult and how to overcome the challenges. This applies if you've also just moved to a new country or city or have experienced some other kind of life shift. Whatever the reason you're looking to make new friends, I've got you covered

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S02E024 - My quadratic theory of friendships

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:01:50 GMT

Who is a friend? What makes a friendship a friendship? Let's tease it apart in this episode.I share my quadratic / rectangular theory of friendships covering 4 things that I believe make a friendship work and last.

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S02E023 - Be Visible: The 3 part framework to promoting your work and building your personal brand

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:35:53 GMT

Do you find self promotion to be difficult or cringy or embarrassing? In this episode, I discuss my 3 part framework for overcoming these challenges and promoting yourself and your work. Because it's not about who you know or what you know but who knows you know what you know. Visibility is essential in the world we're in and this proven framework helps people do it the right way.

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S02E022 - How I got into tech (and UX)

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:43:57 GMT

People ask me a lot about how I got into UX and how I got into tech. In this episode I go into great detail about my journey and how it got started.

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S02E021 - Competitive Analysis, why I don't like it and how to do it better

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:29:21 GMT

In this episode, I discuss a very common Product research approach: competitive analysis. I highlight some of the issues including keeping up with the Jonses and I discuss some ways to get the most out of them.

Based on this Medium post I wrote on the same topic.

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S02E020 - Dealing with not being the youngest person in the room

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:33:10 GMT

In this episode, I talk about no longer being the youngest in the room and how I'm adjusting to that, after spending the better part of my life being the youngest person in the room. Based on an essay I wrote in my newsletter, with a little bit of freestyling.

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Newsletter issue

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S02E019 - Things to consider before accepting a (job) offer

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 19:25:43 GMT

In this episode, I share 3 things to consider when you receive an offer before you accept it.

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Original essay

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S02E018 - 8 things to keep in mind as you read your Bible

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:49:14 GMT

In this episode, I discuss some things to keep in mind as you study your Bible in order to help your understanding. I touch on hermeneutics, translations, understanding the original intended audience and more.

Resources

Types of Bible Translations
Understanding different kinds of Bible translations
What is biblical hermeneutics?
Biblical hermeneutics
Choosing the right Bible translation (YouTube)
Bible Study Buddy (Instagram)
Bible Study Tools - Concordances (Google Podcasts)
Bible Study Tools - Crossreferencing (Google Podcasts)
Bible Study Tools - Translations (Google Podcasts)

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S02E017 - How to (start) read(ing) your Bible

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:42:30 GMT

In this episode, I talk about something that many Christians struggle with and share some tips on how to advance in Bible Reading and Study. I also share some of what my process of Bible Reading and study looks like. I hope this blesses you and you find it helpful.

Resources mentioned and other resources

Bible Study Journal (Notion)
Bible Study Journal (Google Docs)
Bible Hub
⁠Bible Hub Commentaries⁠
Bible Gateway
LagosHouseWife on studying the word (YouTube)
LagosHouseWife on Instagram - The Word of God
The Bible is the manual for your life (Instagram)
The Word of God (Instagram)
Know the Bible for Yourself (Instagram)
Bible Study & Meditation Q&A (Instagram)
How I Learnt to Enjoy Reading the Bible (YouTube) - Ezinne Zara

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S02E016 - Reviewing a 10 year old bucket list

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:24:49 GMT

In this episode, I do a live review of a bucket list I created 10 years ago. I stumbled upon it while going through my old blog.

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S02E015 - You're allowed to change your mind... if you want

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:07:38 GMT

In this episode, I talk about changing your mind about things: opinions, life decisions, career decisions etc. I discuss some reasons why it can be difficult and share some personal examples from my life.

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S02E014 - Musings on AR/VR, academia....

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:02:10 GMT

In this episode I share some random thoughts I have on three random topics.

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An invitation to a secret society, Adam Mastroianni

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S02E013 - Something I regret and what I learnt from it

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:57:48 GMT

In this episode, I talk about one of my biggest regrets--not showing up as myself. I also share what I took away from the experience.

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S02E012 - How to be visible at work

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 17:39:50 GMT

In my Be Visible Course, I've taught about how to build your personal brand outside of your workplace. In this episode, I want to dig deeper into what you can do in the workplace to grow your presence and profile and why it's important.

Be Visible course

Be Visible ebook

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S02E011 - Story time: I wrote a Flash Fiction piece

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:36:20 GMT

In 2017, I published a Flash Fiction piece titled Blunt by the Cemetery in Brittle Paper, an online literary magazine.In this episode of the podcast, I test out my storytelling / voice over skills.You can read the story here: https://brittlepaper.com/2017/01/blunt-cemetery-oluwadeaduramilade-speculative-flash-fiction/

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S02E010 - When is the right time to give up

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:31:11 GMT

How do you decide when it's time for you to move on from something. Do you keep keeping on or do you quit at a certain point. Listen and share your thoughts.

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S02E009 - 10 lessons from 10 years in tech (Part 2)

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:56:09 GMT

In the concluding part, I talk about the importance of being loyal to yourself and what that looks like as well as 2 bonus lessons 6. Ask7. Help others8. Be loyal to yourself9. Know yourself10. Be willing to be a novice Bonus 21. Document like crazy2. Always be interviewing

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S02E008 - 10 lessons from 10 years in tech (Part 1)

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:25:27 GMT

In this episode, I share 5 out of 10 lessons from the past 10 years of working in tech including the importance of keeping track of your work and sharing it.

Learn, do, share (Be visible)
Be okay with saying no
Be open to new things
Money is important, but not the most important
Keep track of your work

Be Visible eBook - https://selar.co/spwebookBe Visible Workshop - https://selar.co/spw

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S02E007 - How to show up for your loved ones through life changes and stressful situations

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:56:12 GMT

Knowing what to do when a friend is going through a life change can be difficult. So here I share some tips on how you can effectively support your loved ones through difficult situations like illness or job loss, surgery, or even happy but hard experiences like moving houses, marriage, or childbirth.

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Medium article this podcast episdoe is based on

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S02E006: Making my word for the year practical

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:48:26 GMT

In this episode, I discuss my word for the year, why I chose it and what it looks like practically in 2024. How many times did I say a version of the word prioritise?

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S02E005: Productivity Resolutions - Habit Stacking and Distraction Proofing

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 10:39:04 GMT

In the final part of the 2024 Productivity series, I talk about habit stacking, how I distraction proof myself when I'm working, new habits for 2024, and things I want to keep doing.

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S02E004: 2024 Productivity Tips - Documenting, Habit Goals, and Time Tracking

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:57:34 GMT

In this episode, we look at 2 more approaches I currently practice and how I plan to improve them this year. I talk about documenting every idea and time tracking. As well as creating habit goals and how to track your habits.James Clear: Habit Tracking

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S02E003: 2024 Productivity - Planning my week

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:09:15 GMT

In this episode, I talk about how I plan my week and task—both professional and personal—to make sure everything works smoothly. I share tips on what to implement.

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S02E002: Reflections and questions to ask

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:57:35 GMT

In this episode, I talk about some of my reflections from 2023 and things I want to do in 2024 and what got me started on annual reviews and reflections.

Year review tools listed

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S02E001: We're Back! Happy new year

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:08:56 GMT

A Couple Of Things is back. We're trying a new thing where I talk about something every day for the rest of the year. Let's see how that goes.Today's episode talks about planning for the year as well as my theme for the year

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S01E13 - ACOT: The power of simply asking

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:15:29 GMT

One of the most overlooked ways of getting things is by simply asking. In this episode I share examples of when I got things by asking, when it didn't work out, and the right way to ask.

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S01E12 - Bits of UX: Who is a UX Designer anyway?

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:05:08 GMT

UX Designer. Product Designer. Interface Designer. UX Engineer. What does it all mean? There are tons and tons of UX job titles. I see a new one every day. In this episode, I talk about what makes a UX Designer a UX Designer, the wide landscape of UX job titles and how to make sense of them, especially if you're job hunting. Send your questions on twitter or via https://anchor.fm/ladetawak/message

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S01E11 - ACOT: Are you guarding a concrete slab

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:50:06 GMT

In this episode, I talk about guarding a concrete slab, what it means, why it's a waste of time and what you should do instead. Ask me a question on career, life, or UX at anchor.fm/ladetawak/message

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S01E10 - Bits of UX: Why and how to do guerrilla research (quick and scrappy research)

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:36:59 GMT

If you're pressed for time or low on resources or struggling to get stakeholder buy in for UX Research, what do you do? Besides doing secondary/online research, you can get user insights using a scrappy method known as guerrilla research. In this episode I cover when and when not to use guerrilla methods and how to successfully conduct guerrilla research. Learn more https://www.invisionapp.com/inside-design/a-beginners-guide-to-guerrilla-research/

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S01E09 - ACOT: Things to consider before accepting any kind of offer

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:32:30 GMT

I share 6 tips and things to consider before accepting any kind of offer or signing any work contracts, whether for a full time job, a fixed term contract, or a freelance job. Go forth and make great career decisions! Remember, you can ask me any question via social media or send a voice message via anchor.fm/ladetawak/message

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S01E08 - Bits Of UX: 4 ways to get user insights when you can't do user research

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:09:30 GMT

What do you do when you are unable to do research with your users? How do you get valuable feedback? Listen to this episode to learn 4 underutilized and overlooked sources for valuable user feedback that UXers and product teams often ignore.You can watch the talk I referenced here https://youtu.be/wW6H4_-3C5oSend in your voice questions via anchor https://anchor.fm/ladetawak/message or send me a tweet or DM https://twitter.com/ladetawak.Thank you for listening. Don't forget to share!

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S01E07 - ACOT: What is it about marriage anyways?

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:02:03 GMT

Yes! It's an episode that's not about career and personal development stuff.In this episode, I talk about romantic relationships, why all romantic relationships should be considered important (and not just marriage) and why romantic relationships are not the only kind of relationships that are important.

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S01E06 - Bits Of UX: Accessibility - having an inclusive mindset (even if you're not a designer)

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 21:07:38 GMT

Accessible design? Inclusive design? Technological accessibility??? In this episode, I talk about the importance of accessibility. Why it's not just for developers and designers to care about. Why the average person should care and what you can do to create a more accessible and inclusive web for everybody.

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S01E05 - ACOT: Career planning is a waste of time. Or not.

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:19:27 GMT

Should you have a career plan? Why does it matter? When are career plans bad? When are they useful? Listen to find out!

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S01E04- Bits of UX: How to conduct research in a pandemic (hint: remote research)

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:04:20 GMT

aka UX research in a time of COVID.Conducting research under normal circumstances can be challenging. How do you handle research now that everything has to be done remotely and social distancing is the order of the day? How do you conduct research when people might not want to do it in person for fear of catching the virus.In this episode, I suggest ways to replace in person field research and ethnographic UX research and how to make your research inclusive for people who might not be able to access video conferencing tools like Zoom and Google Meet. I also talk about some other constraints to consider when deciding on what methods to use and tips on how to successfully conduct research remotely.

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S01E03 - ACOT: 5 popular motivational and career advice I'm tired of hearing

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:55:19 GMT

Follow your passion and your job will never feel like a job. Working for other people is killing your dreams. If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room and all the other annoying motivational quotes I'm tired of hearing.

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S01E02 - Bits Of UX: What is good design?

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:50:45 GMT

In this episode, I talk about what makes design good, why ease of use is more important that aesthetics, and why this doesn't mean you should neglect visual design.Some concepts to read on: Maslow's hierarchy of needs Design hierarchy of needs

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S01E01 - ACOT: Why the podcast? + Separating your identity from your job.

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:18:14 GMT

In this episode, I talk about why I created the podcast, it's history, why I'm putting everything in one place and the importance of separating your identity from your job or career.

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A Couple of Things: A Potpourri of My Mind by Lade Tawak

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:49:16 GMT

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