That's It! with Aisha & Busola

Aisha Lagunju, Busola Akinpelu

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Mixed with humor and reflection, That's It! with Aisha & Busola presents an extension of private long-term conversations between friends on a wide range of social issues from their unique viewpoints as Nigerian immigrants in Australia and the USA respectively.

02/22/2024

Episode 8 - Season 1 Recap

Hey guys! Welcome to our final episode of season 1 on That's It! with Aisha & Busola (TIWAB) Podcast and it's been an exciting run! We’ve thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it and are definitely looking forward to our season 2 where we will bring you more interesting and engaging topics. Today, we will recap our Season 1's highlights: Culture Shock - we discussed how we navigated the culture changes when we moved to a new country. Before you Japa - we shared our take on things to do or know before you travel and the importance of defining your "why" before you travel. Racism - the big elephant in the room, how to navigate this almost unavoidable reality of living abroad especially in the western countries. We will definitely revisit this topic. This was also our most listened to episode. Assimilation vs authenticity Diaspora - we discussed how we balanced staying true to ourselves while embracing living abroad. Diaspora: Blessing or Curse - Lastly we talked about the pros and cons of living abroad. We hope you guys found these topics and our experiences totally relatable and you would engage with us on social media @tiwab.podcast on IG and FB In this episode, we also played a very interesting game called "Would you Rather?" Enjoy our hilarious choices as we wrap up this beautiful season. Thank you for joining That's It! with Aisha & Busola. Get into it below or listen on most podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple, Google, Deezer, and Amazon Music. Follow @tiwab.podcast on Instagram and Facebook or visit the Istoria County website. _____________________ That's It! with Aisha & Busola is produced by the Istoria County Audio Network, a division of Householder Publishing LLC. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thats-it-with-aisha-and-busola/donations

26 min
02/01/2024

Episode 7 - Diaspora: Blessing or Curse?

Happy new year y'all!!! It's been a hot minute! Hope the year is off to a great start. Welcome back to another episode of That's It with Aisha & Busola. In this episode, Aisha and Busola delve into the complexities of diaspora life in their candid conversation, "Diaspora: Blessing or Curse?" Join us as we explore the positive and negative experiences that come with being Africans living abroad. The discussions are not only insightful but also sprinkled with laughter, making it an engaging episode you wouldn't want to miss. We say a big THANK YOU to everyone that joined our growing community. Thanks for listening, for sharing, for the feedback and engagement. We can't do this without you. SEASON 2 is in the works guys💃🏽💃🏽... this is the time to binge all past episodes. As always, don't keep the gist to yourself—share it with a friend, leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform, and spread the word on social media. Links below. Again, we hope that you will find these stories relatable and realize that you are not alone in the struggle. Thank you for joining That's It! with Aisha & Busola. Get into it below or listen on most podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple, Google, Deezer, and Amazon Music. Follow @tiwab.podcast on Instagram and Facebook or visit the Istoria County website. _____________________ That's It! with Aisha & Busola is produced by the Istoria County Audio Network, a division of Householder Publishing LLC. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thats-it-with-aisha-and-busola/donations

32 min
04/01/2023

Episode 6 - Assimilation vs Authenticity

Hello Friends, Welcome to That's It with Aisha & Busola. In this episode, Aisha & Busola discuss how they navigate the daily dilemmas that force them to decide how much to "assimilate" into their new culture, and how much to remain "authentic" as they navigate life as immigrants. The conversations are getting tastier and very helpful. Listen, and don't keep the gist to yourself. Tell a friend, give us a review on your podcast platform and share on social media. Links below. Again, we hope that you will find these stories relatable and realize that you are not alone in the struggle. Thank you for joining That's It! with Aisha & Busola. Get into it below or listen on most podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple, Google, Deezer, and Amazon Music. Follow @tiwab.podcast on Instagram and Facebook or visit the Istoria County website. _____________________ That's It! with Aisha & Busola is produced by the Istoria County Audio Network, a division of Householder Publishing LLC. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thats-it-with-aisha-and-busola/donations

1 hr
02/24/2023

Episode 5 - Racism

Hello Friends, Episode 5 is a big one, a little longer but well worth it. Aisha & Busola share their individual experiences of racism since moving to Australia and the United States respectively. Through their stories, you may learn a thing or two about dealing with this elephant in the room. Again, we hope that you will find these stories relatable and realize that you are not alone in the struggle. Thank you for joining That's It! with Aisha & Busola. Get into it below or listen on most podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple, Google, Deezer, and Amazon Music. Follow @tiwab.podcast on Instagram and Facebook or visit the Istoria County website. _____________________ That's It! with Aisha & Busola is produced by the Istoria County Audio Network, a division of Householder Publishing LLC. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thats-it-with-aisha-and-busola/donations

54 min
02/01/2023

Episode 4 - Before you japa

Hello Friends, We're back with Episode 4 of That's It! with Aisha & Busola. In this episode, Aisha Lagunju and Busola Akinpelu discuss what you need to know before taking that leap into a new country. Again, we hope that you will find these stories relatable and realize that you are not alone in the struggle. Thank you for joining That's It! with Aisha & Busola. Get into it below or listen on most podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple, Google, Deezer, and Amazon Music. Follow @tiwab.podcast on Instagram and Facebook or visit the Istoria County website. _____________________ That's It! with Aisha & Busola is produced by the Istoria County Audio Network, a division of Householder Publishing LLC. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thats-it-with-aisha-and-busola/donations

28 min
09/02/2022

Episode 3 - Culture Shock Pt. 2

Hello Friends, So, y'all said last episode's conversation was exciting! We love to hear that. And guess what — we have another one for you today! Culture Shock Part 2. Let's go! You want to bucke your seatbelts for this one because it's going to be a wild ride. Join Aisha Lagunju and Busola Akinpelu to discuss navigating a new culture. Maybe you will pick one or two helpful tips amidst the laughs. Again, we hope that you will find these stories relatable and realize that you are not alone in the struggle. Thank you for joining That's It! with Aisha & Busola. Get into it below or listen on most podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple, Google, Deezer, and Amazon Music. Follow @tiwab.podcast on Instagram and Facebook or visit the Istoria County website. _____________________ That's It! with Aisha & Busola is produced by the Istoria County Audio Network, a division of Householder Publishing LLC. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thats-it-with-aisha-and-busola/donations

33 min
08/15/2022

Episode 2 - Culture Shock Pt. 1

Moving to another country can be very challenging. Settling into a new country can even be more confronting. Suddenly, you feel like a fish out of water and you’re left to navigate your way through for survival. Culture shock is defined as “the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.” In this episode, Aisha and Busola will be sharing some of their culture shock experiences and how they were able to navigate through these issues when they moved into their respective new countries. We hope that you will find these stories relatable and realize that you are not alone in the struggle. Get into it below or listen on most podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple, Google, Deezer, and Amazon Music. Follow @tiwab.podcast on Instagram and Facebook or visit the Istoria County website. _____________________ That's It! with Aisha & Busola is produced by the Istoria County Audio Network, a division of Householder Publishing LLC. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thats-it-with-aisha-and-busola/donations

33 min
08/01/2022

Episode 1 - First of all...

Welcome to the first episode of That's it! with Aisha & Busola. In this episode, the co-hosts introduce themselves and share the why behind the show. Available to listen to on most podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. On each episode, show notes and episode links will be here for your reference. Follow @tiwab.podcast on Instagram and Facebook or visit the Istoria County website. That's It! for today. _____________________ Mixed with humor and reflection, That's It! with Aisha & Busola presents an extension of private long-term conversations between friends on a wide range of social issues from their unique viewpoints as Nigerian immigrants in Australia and the USA respectively. That's It! with Aisha & Busola is produced by the Istoria County Audio Network, a division of Householder Publishing LLC. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thats-it-with-aisha-and-busola/donations

15 min
07/30/2022

Teaser 2 - That's It! with Aisha & Busola

AUGUST 1, 2022! Episode 1 drops everywhere you listen to Podcasts, Including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Follow @tiwab.podcast and watch this space. That's It! with Aisha & Busola is produced by Istoria County Audio Network. Learn more at www.istoriacounty.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thats-it-with-aisha-and-busola/donations

1 min
07/16/2022 · BONUS

Teaser - That's It! with Aisha & Busola

SOUND ON! Something exciting is coming! Follow @tiwab.podcast and watch this space. That's It! with Aisha & Busola is produced by Istoria County Audio Network. Learn more at www.istoriacounty.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thats-it-with-aisha-and-busola/donations

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05/17/2023

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Keep it up guys! I really enjoyed this pod.

Mixed with humor and reflection, That's It! with Aisha & Busola presents an extension of private long-term conversations between friends on a wide range of social issues from their unique viewpoints as Nigerian immigrants in Australia and the USA respectively.

Creator

Aisha Lagunju, Busola Akinpelu
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

10
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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That's It! with Aisha & Busola