Deep Dives Podcast

Gloria Andela & Raissa Batchankwe
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Weekly

Welcome to "Deep Dives." a podcast where Gloria and Raissa, two young go-getters, share their world and chat with amazing guests. Gloria has a financial services company while Raissa owns a restaurant and healthcare company. Together, they're here to share their own experiences, connect with you, and bring on successful guests to inspire us all. Each episode, we're diving deep into our guests' lives. We'll have heart-to-hearts and real talks, digging into the moments and lessons that made them winners. But wait, there's more! We're not just about serious stuff. We'll also be kicking back, reacting to what's buzzing in the world, and giving you our honest, no-filter take. So, stay tuned and subscribe now to join the fun ride!

  1. 3d ago

    This Could Be The Biggest Financial Mistake Of 2026.

    Africa's richest man is asking for your money. Not because he needs it. Because he wants your ownership. Aliko Dangote is taking his refinery public in one of the largest IPOs in African history, and everyday Nigerians are being told this is their chance to own a piece of it for as little as ₦5,250. But here is what nobody is telling you. A great company is not automatically a great investment. Just ask the people who bought SpaceX after its IPO and watched the price fall. The company was fine. The price was wrong. We break down: • Why the richest man in Africa needs your money • What an IPO actually is, in plain English • Why Nigeria imports fuel despite producing crude oil • The 30 day window myth and what it really means • The SpaceX lesson every buyer needs to hear • How to tell if you are investing or being sold to • The scam warnings around this IPO you need to know Whether you are planning to buy or just curious, this episode will change how you think about ownership, opportunity, and wealth in Africa. Listen before you invest a single naira. For official Dangote Refinery IPO information, use verified subscription channels only. Never share your PIN or password with anyone promising to guarantee you shares. This episode is for education only and is not financial advice. CHAPTERS 00:00 Africa's Richest Man Wants Your Money 01:15 Why Does a Billionaire Need Your Naira 02:30 Nigeria Imports Fuel Despite Producing Crude Oil 04:00 The Chocolate Analogy That Explains Everything 06:00 Billionaires Are Not Cash Rich 07:30 How Businesses Actually Raise Money 09:00 What Is an IPO in Plain English 10:15 The 30 Day Window Myth 12:00 The Right Question About Valuation 13:00 SpaceX: A Great Company That Lost People Money 14:30 The Reddit Investors Are Already Worried 15:30 Scam Warnings You Cannot Ignore 16:00 What the Average Person Should Actually Learn Watch the full episode on YouTube: Deep Dives Podcast with Raissa Instagram and TikTok: @deepdives237

    This Could Be The Biggest Financial Mistake Of 2026.

  2. 3d ago

    You Were Never Lazy. You Were Misdiagnosed. ft. Dr. Faramade Eruanga

    Your blood pressure is up. Your heart is racing. Your mood is low. Your doctor prescribed medication. But nobody asked about the bills stacking up, the kids you're struggling to feed, or the anxiety keeping you awake. Dr. Faramade says that is exactly where the system is failing you. Dr. Faramade Eruanga, Doctor of Nursing Practice, board certified in psychiatric mental health and family practice, and founder of Fara Medical Services, breaks down everything nobody taught you about mental health in one of the most honest conversations on this show. We cover: • Why anxiety often starts with your bills, not your brain • The real difference between grief and depression • What gets missed when ADHD is diagnosed • Why bipolar disorder is so misunderstood • The truth about schizophrenia that culture gets wrong • Why men die by suicide about 4 times more often than women • How faith and mental health can coexist • Why medication alone will never solve the real problem • What she does differently that makes patients refer everyone they know CHAPTERS 00:00 Your Doctor Is Treating the Symptom, Not the Cause 03:08 Who Is Dr. Faramade? Her Background and Why She Does This 06:34 Her Father Bought Two Books and They Swapped Stories 08:32 Her First Memory of Wanting to Help, at Seven Years Old 12:37 Her First Day on the Job: Code Blue 14:17 What She Used to Believe About Mental Illness 16:34 Why Anxiety Starts With Your Unpaid Bills, Not Your Brain Chemistry 21:14 ADHD: What You Think It Is Versus What It Actually Is 25:26 Are We Overdiagnosing ADHD? Her Honest Answer 26:50 The Difference Between Grief and Depression 32:02 Bipolar Disorder: What Everyone Gets Wrong 36:30 Schizophrenia: The Most Stigmatized Diagnosis Explained 40:39 PTSD Is Not Just for the Military 41:02 Why Men Die by Suicide 4 Times More Than Women 44:31 Boys Don't Cry, They Sweat 1:01:20 Religion vs Mental Health: Where Is the Line 1:07:22 Her Own Depressive Episode Running a Business If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. In crisis? Call or text 988 (US and Canada). Watch the full episode on YouTube: Deep Dives Podcast with Raissa Instagram and TikTok: @deepdives237

    You Were Never Lazy. You Were Misdiagnosed. ft. Dr. Faramade Eruanga

  3. 3d ago

    You Can Be A Pastor And Still Go To Hell. ft. Pastor Kobby Sarpong

    "You can be a pastor and still go to hell." He said it. Not Raissa. And he wasn't joking. Pastor Kobby Sarpong grew Redeemer's Church of Christ in Maryland from 167 attendees to over 3,000. He has received a US Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. And when Raissa asked him the questions most Christians are too scared to ask, he didn't dodge a single one. We cover: • Where Cain found a wife when only Adam and Eve existed • The truth about Mary and where Catholics may have it wrong • What happens to a child who never heard of Jesus • Did Christianity really come to Africa through white missionaries • Why Jesus is different from every other religious leader • How tithing actually works and what it protects you from • The Catholic Church scandal nobody wants to talk about • Why women carry the church but rarely lead it • What separates a real Christian from a religious one If you've ever sat in church with questions you couldn't ask, this episode answers them. CHAPTERS 00:00 You Can Be a Pastor and Still Go to Hell 05:12 Meet Pastor Kobby 06:46 Growing Up in the Village With Separated Parents 09:16 When God First Called Him to Ministry 12:33 How a Fake Visa Led to His Encounter With God 14:00 Quitting His Job in One Week to Become a Pastor 26:55 Why He Refuses to Be Called Bishop or Apostle 35:36 Where Did Cain's Wife Come From? The Honest Answer 37:33 Did Humans Exist 200,000 Years Ago or 6,000 44:55 Why Christianity Is Different From Every Other Religion 51:46 What Happens to a Child Who Never Heard of Jesus 53:08 Slavery and the Bible: His Honest Position 56:21 Christianity Was in Africa Before White Missionaries Came 59:35 Mary the Mother of Jesus: Where Catholics Get It Wrong 1:09:00 The Catholic Church Scandal Africans Refuse to See 1:16:33 Why the Church Is Too Quick to Judge People 1:25:21 You Can Be a Christian and Still Go to Hell Redeemer's Church of Christ, Lanham, Maryland Watch the full episode on YouTube: Deep Dives Podcast with Raissa Instagram and TikTok: @deepdives237

    You Can Be A Pastor And Still Go To Hell. ft. Pastor Kobby Sarpong

  4. 4d ago

    A Mother Killed Her 3 Children. The Jury Could Not Agree If She's Guilty.

    In January 2023, three young children were killed inside their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Cora was five. Dawson was three. Callan was eight months old. Their mother admitted she did it. But the biggest question in this trial was never who. It was why. And was Lindsay Clancy criminally responsible for what she did? Raissa breaks down one of the most divisive cases in recent memory. A labor and delivery nurse. A suburban mother. A woman who had been seeking psychiatric help. A diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. And a jury that could not agree. We cover: • What happened on January 24, 2023 • Why Patrick Clancy became the target of online conspiracy theories • The difference between mental illness and legal insanity • What postpartum psychosis actually is • Why the trial ended in a mistrial after more than 38 hours of deliberation • The uncomfortable question of who gets sympathy and who gets condemnation • Why we must never forget Cora, Dawson, and Callan This conversation is not about excusing what happened. It is about understanding how the system handles mental illness in the face of unspeakable tragedy, and what that reveals about how we judge each other. If every fact in this case stayed the same but Lindsay were a completely different person, would you still feel the same way? CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro and Case Overview 02:24 Lindsay Clancy's Background and Mental Health 06:06 Postpartum Psychosis and Criminal Responsibility 08:06 Online Theories and Public Perception 12:29 The Trial Outcome and Mistrial In Memory Cora Clancy, age 5 Dawson Clancy, age 3 Callan Clancy, age 8 months If you or someone you know is struggling with postpartum mental health, you are not alone. USA: Postpartum Support International, call or text 1-800-944-4773 Canada: Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative, perinatalmentalhealth.ca In crisis? Call or text 988 (US and Canada) Watch the full episode on YouTube: Deep Dives Podcast with Raissa Instagram and TikTok: @deepdives237

    A Mother Killed Her 3 Children. The Jury Could Not Agree If She's Guilty.

  5. 4d ago

    If AI Can't Find You, You Don't Exist ft. Shinavia McKinney & Precious Myers-Brown

    "You don't exist in the new world." You can do the work for 20 years and still be invisible. Companies are using AI to screen résumés now, so you can be rejected before a human ever sees your name. And when the digital world asks who you are and what you've contributed, most of us have absolutely nothing to show. In this conversation, Raissa sits down with Shinavia McKinney and Precious "Preciosa" Myers-Brown, cofounders of Wolf & Velvet and creators of The Future Knows Her Name, and nobody holds back. Shinavia is a COO in health and human services, a licensed professional counselor in Virginia, and holds master's degrees in clinical mental health counseling and business. Precious is a tech company CEO, Chief Innovation and Dream Officer, and author of Tech Equity: Freedom Through Enabling Technology. We cover: • Why women of color must "colonize the digital continent" • How AI recruiters validate you before you ever get an interview • Why working behind the firewall for 30 years leaves no proof of your skills • What Hidden Figures teaches us about credit we never claimed • How AI agents could skip the mom and pop shop down the street • Why privacy is a 1988 idea • The one free thing you can do today to claim your digital space If AI searched your name right now, what would it say about you? Take the free digital footprint assessment: wolfandvelvet.com Follow the guests: Precious: @preciousgirlnyc Shinavia: @forksoverfeelings The Future Knows Her Name: @thefuture.her CHAPTERS 00:00 You Don't Exist in the New World 00:49 Meet Shinavia McKinney and Precious Myers-Brown 03:51 Wolf & Velvet: Who's the Wolf? 06:36 The Future Knows Her Name 07:08 Colonize the Digital Continent 07:41 Why Black Women Are at Risk Right Now 11:02 Hidden Figures and the Credit We Never Claimed 12:32 The Digital Footprint Assessment 14:16 What's Your Address in the Digital World? 17:25 How AI Screens You Out Before a Human Sees You 22:36 There Is No More Time 24:00 AI Agents Will Skip the Mom and Pop Shop 26:33 The Fear of Being Online 28:26 Privacy Is a 1988 Idea 31:13 Why You Have to Be Ready to Pivot 33:09 If AI Can't Find Your Business 35:36 One Thing to Do Today: Start With LinkedIn 39:49 Final Thoughts Watch the full episode on YouTube: Deep Dives Podcast Follow Deep Dives Podcast with Raissa on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

    If AI Can't Find You, You Don't Exist ft. Shinavia McKinney & Precious Myers-Brown

  6. Jan 30

    Why Your Voice Feels Small in Democracy?

    In this episode of the Dig Life Podcast, we sit down with Johanna Leblanc, a powerhouse in global diplomacy and national security law. Immigrating from Haiti at age nine, Johanna’s journey takes her from navigating a new country to advising ambassadors and engaging with the White House. We dive deep into the often-overlooked emotional costs of immigration, the uncomfortable truths about money in politics, and the future of economic power in Africa through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Johanna also shares invaluable insights on mastering "unspoken rules" as a woman in male-dominated spaces and the profound responsibility of mentorship. Join us for a conversation about reshaping power, finding peace in ambition, and the blueprint for global impact. Timestamps (Questions Asked) 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 00:44 - When did you shift your mindset from adapting to America to shaping it?  03:53 - What is the emotional cost of immigration that is often underestimated?  07:02 - What is the most uncomfortable truth about how policy decisions are actually made?  09:42 - Has your work changed how you feel safe or unsafe personally in the world?  14:56 - Is there a risk that the African Continental Free Trade Area could enhance resource extraction?  17:45 - As a woman of color in male-dominated rooms, what are some unspoken rules you had to learn?  19:22 - What responsibility comes from being someone else's proof of possibility?  26:42 - Which student has really touched your life?  31:00 - If you could rewrite one global rule, what would it be and why?  32:55 - What would your nine-year-old self be most proud of, and what advice would she give you?

    Why Your Voice Feels Small in Democracy?

  7. 12/29/2025

    The Truth About Solar Energy No One Tells You 🔋

    What does it take to leave a 15-year career in media and build a solar energy business from scratch? In this episode of The Deep Dive Podcast, host Raisa sits down with Augustus Ajahonnu (Your Energy Guy) — founder of Y-E-G Solar Solutions LLC — to explore how purpose, discipline, and service transformed his life and business. From Nigeria’s media industry to American solar leadership, Augustus shares:Why he shifted from music and media to renewable energyHow he built a team focused on value and trustThe truth about solar contracts and hidden feeWhy discipline and routine matter more than motivationHow he turns clients into a community 💡 Whether you’re an entrepreneur or homeowner, this conversation will redefine how you see energy, service, and success. 📌 Connect with Augustus: Website ➡ www.yourenergyguy.com Instagram ➡ @yourenergyguy Email ➡ gosolar@yourenergyguy.com 🎧 Subscribe for more inspiring stories at The Deep Dive Podcast — where we go beneath the surface. ⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps 00:00 – Intro | Meet Augustus Ajahonnu (Your Energy Guy) 00:49 – From Media & Music to Solar Energy 02:00 – The Pitch That Changed His Life 03:30 – Selling Energy vs. Selling Value 05:00 – How He Built Y-E-G Solar Solutions 06:30 – The Truth About Solar Fees & Misconceptions 08:40 – Building Trust Through Education 10:20 – Handling Challenges & Unhappy Clients 13:00 – Discipline, Routine & Waking Up at 4:30 a.m. 17:00 – Dealing with Rejection & Consistency 20:00 – The Future of Solar & AI in Energy 23:00 – How to Get Started in the Solar Industry 25:30 – Self-Motivation & Belief in Your Purpose 28:00 – Music That Drives His Energy 🎶 30:00 – How to Contact Your Energy Guy

    The Truth About Solar Energy No One Tells You 🔋

  8. 12/29/2025

    The Secret World of Lobbying: What Business Owners NEED to Know

    In this deep-dive episode, we sit down with Theresa Hessler, CEO of Ashler Government Relations, to pull back the curtain on the world of lobbying and government relations. Theresa shares her unexpected journey from a career in advertising to becoming a powerful advocate for businesses and non-profits, navigating the complex landscape of local, state, and federal law. Learn why lobbying is not just for big corporations, how a single "bad bill" can threaten to shut down a small business, and the intense, fast-paced reality of the Maryland General Assembly's 90-day legislative session. This is a must-watch for any business owner, entrepreneur, or citizen who wants to understand how laws are truly made and how to protect their interests.

    The Secret World of Lobbying: What Business Owners NEED to Know
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Welcome to "Deep Dives." a podcast where Gloria and Raissa, two young go-getters, share their world and chat with amazing guests. Gloria has a financial services company while Raissa owns a restaurant and healthcare company. Together, they're here to share their own experiences, connect with you, and bring on successful guests to inspire us all. Each episode, we're diving deep into our guests' lives. We'll have heart-to-hearts and real talks, digging into the moments and lessons that made them winners. But wait, there's more! We're not just about serious stuff. We'll also be kicking back, reacting to what's buzzing in the world, and giving you our honest, no-filter take. So, stay tuned and subscribe now to join the fun ride!

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  • Creator
    Gloria Andela & Raissa Batchankwe
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
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