LifeWork by Blazers & Baby

Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor
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LifeWork by Blazers & Baby Podcast is designed to share practical tips and insights on navigating career and parenting with a focus on the vital intersections. We believe that it still takes a village to succeed in building a thriving family life and career. We would be having conversations with individuals that are living that life with an aim to unearth the relatable details and practical actions to support our listeners in their daily lives. Come on, Join our mailing list. https://blazersandbaby.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=1c63464c6b07a12702a38cf89&id=a0b0d43a90&ref=dishapages

  1. 10/02/2021

    I had to first believe I was a manager to go for the roles - Ojuola Asuquo

    A conversation with  the interesting and authentic Ojuola Asuquo,  Ojuola has had a very interesting career experience. from working in corporate to working in a family business, taking a career break and returning to a senior role in corporate after years away...and now, She is a full time student(MBA) at the university of southern California in Los Angeles and has an experience in marketing communication across several industries (Jumia, MTN). She is also married with two amazing boys In this episode we speak about : Her unique mothering journey Caring and Teaching a toddler with special needs Her career transitions to various jobs Re-awakening ambition after a break The importance of surrounding yourself with an affirming community Going back to school with two kids Some powerful quotes from this episode: “ The time to acknowledge your milestones “ “ As you take action, the clarity becomes “ What ever you are doing, if it is worth doing, it won't be easy "It will be tough -so Jump in with the support you need" “ I will not be the one to tell myself NO, let them tell me NO“ "You better put your priorities in perspective - Career breaks give you guts"

  2. 08/15/2021

    Career choices and relocation for family goals - Damilola Ajibade

    This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Dami Ajibade, an international tax account, who’s also the founder of crownbury. She’s married with two beautiful children. In this episode we speak about : Dami’s career journey Transitioning from working in the UK to working in Canada Managing being a Nigerian that schooled in the UK currently living in Canada Managing relocation with children The importance of a support system Navigation/organisation of her time as an employee, founder, wife and mum Some powerful quotes from this episode: “You are enough, don’t ever let anyone make you feel less than”

  3. 08/11/2021

    Mum- The employee, now founder and a pandemic baby - Tomi Balogun

    This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Tomie Balogun, a financial educator, tech entrepreneur(Fintech) who’s also an investor extraordinaire and author. She is married to her cheer leader with 3 children. In this episode we speak about : Tomi's career journey Her career transition from a regular employee to a founder Her Mothering Journey Managing her pregnancy during her MBA Having a baby in a Pandemic Parenting support as an employee vs as an employer Leadership as a founder Managing Ambition/Finances as a couple Some powerful quotes from this episode: “ If you set your mind to do something, you can do it " “Adversity makes you stronger “ “ What happens inside of you, determines what happens outside of you “

  4. 07/17/2021

    Father's Day Special - You have to be open to receiving help - Pam Shodeinde

    Pamela is a wife and mother to two beautiful daughters. She is passionate about empowering people and advocating for social justice. This passion is what informed her career choice as a Social work practitioner working with children and young people in the UK.  At the start of 2020, Pamela started a parenting/lifestyle blog in a bid to be more intentional about the relationship She builds with her children. Musing Pam showcases a lot  of Pamela’s life experiences as a mum and life in general which she shares in her blog  https://musingpam.com/can-i-call-you-later/

    Father's Day Special - You have to be open to receiving help - Pam Shodeinde

  5. 06/20/2021

    Father's Day Special - I want to be my daughters' best friend _ Deji Shodeinde

    Ayodeji Oluwaseun Shodeinde is an IT professional, a husband and father who is based in the UK but holds steadfast to his culture. He is proudly Pan-African and aims to balance the differences in western and African perception of parenting in bringing up his two beautiful daughters. He grew up with five  sisters and in this episode with Isioma he tells all about : -how he takes care of himself by mountain hiking, eating healthy and staying fit -why he did not sleep a wink the first three weeks of being a father -the struggle of bringing up children in a different society -recognising and supporting your children’s different personalities -why it’s important to immerse your child in the beauty of your culture not just force it down on them as rules -why he regrets not teaching his daughters Yoruba and finally -what resources have helped him along the way in his parenting journey -Confronting Childhood trauma and having conversations with his Dad #millenialdad #fathersday #Dadsindiaspora #GirlDad #feministDad #HikingDad #LWPodcast Podcast Producer : Dooshima Dapo-Oyewole Podcast Artwork : Abiyewa Illustrations Podcast Admin Officer: Nia Peter-Thomas The LifeWork Podcast is brought to you by Blazers and Baby and hosted by Isioma Asiodu-Otugwhor. Blazers and Baby is a community for the growing population of young women in Africa. This community provides them with practical resources to consciously thrive in their family life as well as their chosen career path. Most importantly, helping them achieve the goals that matter to them.

    Father's Day Special - I want to be my daughters' best friend _ Deji Shodeinde

  6. 10/29/2020

    Affirmations - I am my primary care giver

    Affirmations to remind you of your responsibility to yourself Words by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor Voice over by Ummi Umaru

  7. 10/29/2020

    Affirmations - I am surrounded by beauty

    Affirmations to remind you of what is in your control Words by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor Voice over by Ummi Umaru

  8. 10/29/2020 ·  Bonus

    Affirmations - I am Energised

    Short affirmations to remind you or what you are and can do. Words by Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor Voice - Ummi Umaru

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LifeWork by Blazers & Baby Podcast is designed to share practical tips and insights on navigating career and parenting with a focus on the vital intersections. We believe that it still takes a village to succeed in building a thriving family life and career. We would be having conversations with individuals that are living that life with an aim to unearth the relatable details and practical actions to support our listeners in their daily lives. Come on, Join our mailing list. https://blazersandbaby.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=1c63464c6b07a12702a38cf89&id=a0b0d43a90&ref=dishapages

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  • Creator
    Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor