Her African Story

Her African Story
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We hope to unpack topics that have typically been taboo or issues with minimal coverage that impact the lives of African women.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 04/01/2025

    This or That? Tough choices and Hilarious debates

    In this episode, we had Stephanie; a full-time Gen Z and certified happening babe, in the studio. We play a game of “This or That” and share some rather surprising choices. Between the banter and jokes, we also make some solid points about social media and how much it has changed us. – We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, find us on social media and tell us what you think; Instagram @herafricanstory and X @herafricanstory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  2. 03/18/2025

    Firsts: A Conversation on Life’s Milestones

    In this episode, we explore some defining “firsts” that shape our lives; first jobs, first heartbreaks, and our first million(in naira oh!) Ellen and Furo share personal stories of navigating the excitement and struggles of entering the workforce, the lessons learned from their earliest heartbreaks, and just how little value a million naira holds today. – If you found this episode interesting, let us know! @herafricanstory on Instagram and X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  3. We Have Rebranded!

    03/08/2025

    We Have Rebranded!

    We have been working so hard on this rebrand and what better day to share it with you than today - International Women’s Day? We welcome you to join us on this journey - for African women, by African women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
  4. More than a Mother

    03/12/2024

    More than a Mother

    Society tells us that right after a husband, motherhood should be the highest honor of any woman’s life. In this episode with our friends - Sangjie and Rukayat - we analyze this sentiment. We talk about motherhood; expectations versus reality, how to navigate it, and generally our personal experience so far. – We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, find us on social media and tell us what you think; Instagram @herafricanstory) and X @herafricanstory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  5. The “We’re Back!” Episode

    01/26/2024

    The “We’re Back!” Episode

    And.. we’re back! It has been a long long time but we’re back and definitely better. We decided to make this episode a laid back conversation between just us two, we talk about 2023, lessons, 2024, goals and of course, do a lot of laughing in between! _ We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, find us on social media and tell us what you think; Instagram (femierpodcast) and X (femierpod). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  6. On Yeast Infections and UTIs

    10/18/2022

    On Yeast Infections and UTIs

    On this episode of the podcast, we sat with Dr. Anthonia Ogunleye; Medical Doctor and YouTuber, to talk about Yeast Infections and UTIs. We considered the hush-hush culture around infections like this, why they occur, symptoms, and preventive measures. _ Please tag us in your comments and thoughts on Twitter (@femierpod) and Instagram (@femierpodcast)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  7. On Handling Finances and How to Budget

    10/04/2022

    On Handling Finances and How to Budget

    Money is a big part of our lives. How much we have or don't = the quality of life we're able to give ourselves, so what's a good way to handle finance? We had the best conversation with Dr. Temi Filani about this. Dr. Temi Filani is a doctor and public health expert keen on improving the quality of health care in Nigeria, a wife and mother. _ Please tag us in your comments and thoughts on Twitter and Instagram (@femierpod & @femierpodcast)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  8. On mental health and putting yourself first

    06/07/2022

    On mental health and putting yourself first

    On this episode, we speak with Aanu Jide Ojo, Founder of UsTherapy. We discuss mental health, navigating relationships and being present for yourself. About US Therapy Aanu is a writer, clinical psychologist, and the founder of UsTherapy, with a goal to make mental health support accessible through psychotherapy, policy, research, and education. Through her work, she merges intersectionality with client care to enable access for everyone, and create safe spaces for healing, openness, and vulnerability in healthy ways. https://instagram.com/ustherapy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  9. On Body Image and a Healthy Body Image

    05/30/2022

    On Body Image and a Healthy Body Image

    On this episode, we speak with Karina Karunwi, Founder of Ere Wellness. We discuss Body image, the definition of positive body image, how body image impacts a person's approach to life and how to build a positive body image. About Ere Wellness Ere Wellness is committed to changing the way women discuss their mental health and body image in Nigeria and beyond. We host Body Image Workshops in schools and offices centred on holistic well-being, caring for our minds, our perspectives of our bodies (body image) and our relationships with food/exercise. https://erewellness.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
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About

We hope to unpack topics that have typically been taboo or issues with minimal coverage that impact the lives of African women.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Her African Story
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Her African Story
  • Show Website
    Her African Story