Elsplend Realities

Elo Oghenevwede Splendour
  • 4.8 (72)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Semiweekly

Elsplend Reality Show with [ELO Oghenevwede Splendour(Elsplend)] is where real stories meet real lessons — the unfiltered kind. Join Elsplend every week as she laughs, reflects, and talks about faith, emotions, and the wild process of growing up without a manual. From awkward conversations to emotional intelligence, from overthinking to finding peace — this podcast is about learning, healing, and being honest about the messiness in between. No perfection, no pressure — just honest talk, warm vibes, and a sprinkle of laughter every episode.

  1. 6d ago

    The Power of Less: How Subtraction Can Multiply Your Impact

    What if the path to greater impact isn’t about doing more—but about knowing what to let go? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, a strategist and leadership thinker who challenges one of the most deeply ingrained ideas of modern success: that more effort always leads to better results. Nell’s work as a Subtraction Strategist helps leaders identify what is draining their energy, attention, and effectiveness—and intentionally remove what no longer serves them. Drawing from leadership, systems thinking, humanitarian experience, and lessons learned through working with horses, she offers a different perspective on how people and organizations can create meaningful impact without sacrificing their well-being. Together, we explore burnout, boundaries, ambition, leadership, energy management, organizational complexity, and the surprising power of doing less—but doing it better. We also unpack Nell’s practical frameworks, including Systematic Subtraction, Stop–Drop–Roll, and 3D Leadership, and discuss how leaders can turn insight into sustainable action without adding another item to an already overwhelming to-do list. If you’re a high performer, entrepreneur, leader, or simply someone who feels stretched too thin, this conversation offers a powerful question to consider: What could become possible if you stopped carrying what no longer needs to be carried? Elsplend Realities — where awareness meets action, and growth begins within.

  2. 6d ago

    Beyond the Fear: Finding Clarity, Courage, and Hope in Revelation

    What if the things we avoid because they seem frightening or complicated are actually invitations to deeper understanding? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Shama Stock, writer, homeschool mom, nutritionist, and founder of Revelation for Kids, for a thoughtful conversation about faith, Scripture, fear, and the search for clarity. Shama shares the unexpected journey that began when she was asked to lead a Bible study on the Book of Revelation—despite feeling completely unprepared. What started with uncertainty eventually became years of study and a deeper approach to understanding Revelation through Scripture itself. Together, we explore why Revelation is often associated with fear, how symbolism can be approached without sensationalism, and why Shama believes children can engage with profound spiritual ideas in ways that encourage understanding rather than anxiety. We also discuss the assumptions and cultural messages that shape the way we think about faith, uncertainty, compromise, and courage—and how deeper understanding can change the way we navigate everyday life. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, person of faith, or simply someone who has avoided Revelation because it feels too complicated, this conversation offers an invitation to slow down, ask better questions, and approach difficult subjects with curiosity rather than fear. Elsplend Realities — where awareness meets action, and growth begins within.

  3. 6d ago

    Facing the Past: Memory, Slavery, and the Courage to Tell Difficult Truths

    What happens when we stop looking at history as a collection of dates and begin confronting the human stories behind it? In this powerful episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with award-winning author M. E. Torrey to explore memory, morality, storytelling, and the difficult work of confronting America’s history of slavery. M. E. Torrey’s novel Fox Creek is the result of decades of reflection and research. Drawing from plantation records, slave narratives, personal diaries, and historical accounts, the novel examines the lives of people caught within the institution of slavery and asks a deeply human question: How do ordinary people come to accept or participate in extraordinary harm? We discuss the thirty-year journey behind Fox Creek, the responsibility of writing about historical trauma, the psychological mechanisms that can normalize cruelty, and why honest storytelling matters when confronting painful history. We also explore how Torrey’s background as a longtime children’s author shaped her approach to this adult historical novel—and what it means to tell difficult stories with humanity, complexity, and care. This conversation is ultimately about more than the past. It is about memory, empathy, moral awareness, and what becomes possible when we are willing to look honestly at where we have been. Elsplend Realities — where awareness meets action, and growth begins within.

  4. 6d ago

    Beyond the Numbers: Building Wealth Without Losing Yourself

    What happens when success arrives earlier than expected—and suddenly, the numbers aren’t the hardest part? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Chris McManus, an entrepreneur who began building his future straight out of high school and grew a landscaping business to multiple seven figures within seven years. Along the way, Chris earned multiple trade licenses, expanded into pools and spas, opened a retail operation, and built a real estate company. By 26, he had reached millionaire status. Now, he’s focused on scaling toward a $25 million business valuation while continuing to learn from the responsibilities and challenges that come with growth. But this conversation goes beyond money. Chris shares what early entrepreneurship taught him about discipline, leadership, responsibility, mistakes, ambition, systems, trust, and staying grounded when expectations keep rising. We explore what it really means to build wealth while simultaneously building the person capable of carrying it—and why the most valuable lessons often happen long before they appear on a balance sheet. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, business owner, or simply someone thinking deeply about what success means, this conversation offers a grounded perspective on growing fast while still growing intentionally. Elsplend Realities — where awareness meets action, and growth begins within.

  5. 6d ago

    Untangling Complexity: The Invisible Patterns Behind High-performing Teams

    What if the biggest barriers to success aren’t technical at all—but hidden in the way people, teams, and organizations work together? In this episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Simon Copsey, a delivery and transformation consultant who began his career as a developer and tech lead before turning his attention to the deeper human and organizational challenges behind successful software delivery. Simon shares practical insights into team dynamics, leadership, organizational friction, transformation, experimentation, and the patterns that can quietly hold talented teams back. We explore how leaders can identify blind spots, improve collaboration, create healthier team environments, and make meaningful changes without getting trapped in endless processes or complicated transformation programs. From the technical side of software delivery to the human side of leadership, this conversation asks an important question: What could change if we learned to see—and remove—the invisible barriers standing between people and their best work? Whether you’re a technology leader, entrepreneur, manager, team member, or simply someone interested in how people work better together, this episode offers practical perspectives on creating greater clarity, flow, and intentional growth. Elsplend Realities — where awareness meets action, and growth begins within.

  6. 6d ago

    From Bullied to Bold: Finding Your Voice After the Pain

    What if the words that once wounded you became the very reason you found your voice? In this powerful episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Teresa “Rita” Robinson, a mother, TEDx speaker, author, and passionate advocate against bullying, to explore resilience, grief, identity, faith, and the courage to speak your truth. Teresa shares the deeply personal journey that shaped her—from being bullied as a young girl and experiencing profound loss to finding the strength to transform her pain into purpose. Her mother’s words, “Rita, you’re beautiful,” became a lasting reminder of identity and worth through some of life’s most difficult seasons. With nearly four decades of service with the Greenburgh Police Department and more than a decade working with autistic youth, Teresa has dedicated her life to helping others feel seen, valued, included, and heard. Together, we explore the invisible scars of bullying, the impact of grief, the power of belonging, and what it truly means to move from being wounded to becoming bold. If you’ve ever struggled with words that were spoken over you—or wondered how to reclaim your voice after difficult experiences—this conversation is a reminder that your past may shape your story, but it does not have to define your identity. Elsplend Realities — where awareness meets action, and growth begins within.

  7. 6d ago

    Beyond Success: Learning to Thrive Without Losing Yourself

    What happens when you achieve everything you once wanted—but still feel exhausted, disconnected, or unfulfilled? In this powerful episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Cindy Rand, the “Busy Woman’s Cheerleader,” to explore what it really means to thrive without losing yourself in the process. A former certified Accountant, C-Suite Executive, and Business Finance Coach, Cindy now works as an Executive Coach, leadership developer, speaker, author, and humanitarian. Through her THRIVE360 philosophy, she encourages women to cultivate growth across the mind, body, spirit, and finances. Cindy also opens up about the experiences that shaped her journey—including domestic abuse, homelessness, emotional trauma, and the resilience it took to transform adversity into purpose. Together, we explore burnout, self-care, ambition, leadership, financial wellness, faith, resilience, and the difference between achieving success and experiencing true wholeness. If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but unsettled within, this conversation invites you to pause, reflect, and ask a deeper question: Are you building success—or building a life that allows you to truly thrive? Elsplend Realities — where awareness meets action, and growth begins within.

  8. 6d ago

    The Hidden Power of Trust: How Influence Shapes the Way We Think

    How much of what we believe is truly our own thinking—and how much is shaped by the people, systems, and information we trust? In this thought-provoking episode of Elsplend Realities, we sit down with Michelle Stiles, teacher, author, and contrarian thinker, to explore the hidden patterns behind trust, influence, persuasion, and social conditioning. Michelle shares insights from her work in psychology, sociology, communication, and public relations, drawing from her books One Idea to Rule Them All: Reverse Engineering American Propaganda and her upcoming work, One Idea to Rule Them All: Reverse Engineering Democracy Theater. Together, we explore why critical thinking alone may not be enough, how emotions influence what we accept as truth, how propaganda can operate in subtle ways, and how we can become more discerning without becoming cynical. If you’re interested in emotional awareness, critical thinking, human behavior, media influence, and understanding the forces that shape our decisions, this conversation offers plenty to reflect on. Listen, question, think deeper—and discover the realities behind the realities. Elsplend Realities — exploring the ideas, patterns, and perspectives that shape how we see the world.

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Elsplend Reality Show with [ELO Oghenevwede Splendour(Elsplend)] is where real stories meet real lessons — the unfiltered kind. Join Elsplend every week as she laughs, reflects, and talks about faith, emotions, and the wild process of growing up without a manual. From awkward conversations to emotional intelligence, from overthinking to finding peace — this podcast is about learning, healing, and being honest about the messiness in between. No perfection, no pressure — just honest talk, warm vibes, and a sprinkle of laughter every episode.

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  • Creator
    Elo Oghenevwede Splendour
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.2K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Elo Oghenevwede Splendour
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