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Part 2 continues with the journey of their move from Nigeria to the UK for their children's education due to prior planning and the advice of a mentor. The emphasis on the significance of investing time in their children and the role strong familial relationships play in shaping their development. They also discuss personal regrets and the sacrifices made for a better future, such as leaving behind successful businesses and active lifestyles.

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My guests in this episode are Mr & Mrs Paul Olaleye. The short story is that I met them at a 3 year launch of Puff Puff Ministry which is a fantastic business run by their daughters. I performed at one of their events and from there we scheduled a time to meet and have this conversation. Since then I can't tell you how instrumental Uncle Paul has been to the life of this podcast. How supportive and encouraging he has been. On this we speak about their marriage, about raising 5 girls, about migration, about business, music, and everything inbetween. The entire conversation was so long that its going to have to be split into 2 episodes. That’s how good it was.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:00 - Early Memories and Occupations
- Mr. Paul's father's influential career at the British and French Bank in Nigeria is discussed.
- The impact of parents' stories on Mr. Paul's upbringing, education, and life choices is highlighted.

00:10:00 - Upbringing and Family Dynamics
- Insights into Mr & Mrs Olaleye's childhood, family dynamics, and early experiences are shared.
- Their relationship with his mother and societal pressures are discussed.

00:15:00 - Cultural Differences in Nigeria
- The conversation delves into cultural disparities between Northern and Southern Nigeria, particularly regarding women and marriage preferences.
- The challenges faced in the education system during the late '70s are outlined.

00:20:00 - Childhood Incidents and Lessons
- Anecdotes are shared, including a childhood incident of wanting to attend a specific school.
- The importance of seizing opportunities and having faith in the unknown is discussed.

00:25:00 - The "Corridor Effect" and Parental Reflections
- The concept of the "corridor effect" is explained, emphasising the unpredictable consequences of actions.
- Reflections on raising daughters and recognising each child's unique gifts are shared.

00:30:00 - Raising Children and Gender Neutrality
- Thoughts on raising children, gender-neutral parenting, and marriage advice are explored.
- The emphasis on character development, decision-making skills, and respecting children's choices is highlighted.

00:35:00 - Importance of Character Building
- The speaker underscores the significance of building strong character and decision-making abilities in children.
- The role of conversations with children in their growth and the challenges they face are discussed.

00:40:00 - Parental Influence and Career Aspirations
- A conversation with the their daughter about career aspirations.
- Reflections on remembering the positive aspects of parents' lives and their influence.

00:45:00 - Evolving Cultural Beliefs
- The changing attitudes towards gender roles and cultural beliefs are discussed.
- The impact of modern life, economics, and the internet on parenting is explored.

00:50:00 - Generosity and Nurturing Talents
- Reflections on his father's upbringing and its influence on his generous nature.
- Balancing conflicts in relationships and recognising each child's unique gifts are emphasised.

00:55:00 - Consequences of Confrontation
- Reflections on the consequences of confrontation and the importance of avoiding unchecked emotions.

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My wonderful guest in this episode is Shayo Imologome (AKA Lady Shayo), a remarkable woman with an incredible story to tell. She believes women can have it all. We talk about her early life living with foster parents, finding love, marriage and how woman can successfully juggle multiple roles. Lady Shayo is a strategy consultant, a business analyst, a coach, wife and mother. She narrates her experiences of schooling in Nigeria and shares lots of relevant insights.



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On this episode I had the privilege of speaking with a pioneer in the advertising industry in Nigeria. He was a chairman of Troyka holding group for years, he was a CEO of Insight Communication for 25years and is considered to be an iconic guru in advertising. Successfully navigating from journalism into the world of advertising, his biography "The will to win" chronicles the journey of a man who rose from humble beginnings to become a giant of industry. My guest is Dr Biodun Shobanjo.



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Age 2 Age Podcast - Episode 10: Dr Akintunde Akinkunmi

On this episode I had the privilege of sitting with a medical doctor, a lawyer, an author who also served in both the Nigerian army and the British army. If that sounds spectacular for any one person to accomplish, it's because it is. We had a great conversation that indulged his in-depth knowledge of the rich history of Nigeria politics and infrastructure. My inner history buff had a filled time learning from the author of 'Hubris: A brief political history of the Nigerian Army'. My guest is Dr Akintunde Akinkunmi.

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My guest in this episode is someone who has been in my life for quite a few years. When my father passed he was one of the few people who stepped in as a father figure in that time and until now. I have a great deal of respect for him and I'm glad I got this opportunity to sit with him and explore his journey up to the present.

As with some of my guests in the past it turns out that some of the things I thought I knew about him turned out to be assumptions and things I had imagined were his experiences. I guess the moral there is that the best way to know a persons story is to hear them tell it themselves.

Also like the previous episode you can find some footage from this episode on Youtube and also over on Instagram.



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