The Kingly Podcast

Israel 'Tobi Tomoloju
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

A safe space for believers and creatives pursuing purpose, clarity, confidence, and meaningful work. The Kingly Podcast blends faith, creativity, innovation, collaboration and real stories with practical tips to help you think clearer, create better, and live bolder and happier. ⚡️🚀

  1. (S2E1) Creatives & Their Mental Health ft Dr. Anthony Young x 'Wale Akinmoladun

    Jan 26

    (S2E1) Creatives & Their Mental Health ft Dr. Anthony Young x 'Wale Akinmoladun

    So excited to dive into a topic that hit close to home to most creatives.In this episode of #TheKinglyPodcast, I sat with Dr. Anthony Young - A Seasoned Clinical Psychologist with over 48 years of experience in the areas of Clinical and Forensic Psychology. He was the Mental Health Hospitals Quality Assurance Analyst. An Africa-American who has worked extensively in the USA and now lives in Rwanda 🇷🇼 with his family. Alongside my co-host ‘Wale Akinmoladun, we unpack the creative mind, emotional overload, cultural influences, faith, identity, and practical ways creatives can care for their mental well-being.This conversation is one every creative needs to hear. Timestamps: (00:00) - Later In this Episode (01:41) - Welcome back & Meet the Guests (02:54) - Meet Dr. Anthony Young (04:19) - What makes the mind of a creative powerful and more vulnerable to mental health challenges (07:00) - Emotional Literacy & Emotional integrity (10:20) - How cultural context influences creative experience (11:29) - Effects of Colonization (14:40) - Understand who and what we are connected to, through space and time (16:45) - How creatives can channel their emotions without being consumed by it. (18:22) - Human being is 360-degree. We are hard wire to experience all of the positive and negative emotions (20:53) - Practical self cares for mental wellness (28:10) - How faith and mental health co-exist in a healthy way (33:44) - Some recommended resources on mental health (34:32) - Final words from Guests (36:20) - Closing Watch the video episode on our YouTube channel Alumnus Graduate School of Psychology, University of Denver: read more Member, Association of Black Psychologist, Washington DC: read more Connect with Dr. Anthony Young on LinkedIn Resources recommended by Dr. Anthony on Mental Wellness and African history Do follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠YouTube Don't forget to leave a comment on what resonate with you 👇🏾

    39 min
  2. (Kenya Creative Mixer) Collaboration Over Competition & Confidence in your Craft ft 'Wale Akinmoladun

    12/27/2025

    (Kenya Creative Mixer) Collaboration Over Competition & Confidence in your Craft ft 'Wale Akinmoladun

    Another Live Creative Mixer recorded in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 with my friend. We discussed the topic ‘Collaboration over Competition & Confidence in Your Craft’. Talked through how creatives can thrive in today’s fast-evolving creative space. Explored the power of collaboration, mastering your craft, shared values, partnership etiquette, and knowing when to walk away from misaligned collaborations. I personally shared my experience into building confidence in my work, navigating imposter syndrome, choosing consistency, committing to continuous learning, taking intentional risks, and leaning into community. A timely reminder that creativity opens doors, but clarity, confidence, and collaboration sustain growth. 🎧 Listen, learn, and share Connect with ‘Wale Akinmoladun on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Connect with Israel 'Tobi Tomoloju on LinkedIn and Instagram Do follow The Kingly Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠ Timestamp: (0:08) - Talent wins Attention (2:24) - Learn to Collaborate Smartly (3:27) - Similar Values Create effective Collaboration (6:23) - Know Your Role (8:22) - Bring Value, Not Vibes (10:26) - Observe Partnership Etiquette - Communicate Early & Clearly  (13:57) - Honour Timeline (15:10) - Give credit, you won’t die (17:35) - Collaborate when the vision excites  (18:54) - Walk away, When the energy keeps draining. (20:15) - Share, don’t gate keep opportunities (24:05) - Building Confidence in your Craft (24:55) - Personal Story on Imposter Syndrome  (27:55) - Be Self Aware - Strength & Weakness (31:11) - Consistent and Continuous Learning (32:38) - Study People, Industry and Trends (36:16) -Environment Shapes your confidence  (37:09) - Take a Risk to Grow (37:35) - Community Creates Accountability (42:52) - When to Sign a Contract for Collaboration - Q&A  (48:10) - Collaboration & Partnership - Q&A (52:53) - Closing & Connect with us

    56 min
  3. (Rwanda Creative Mixer) Business of Creativity & Creative Process ft 'Wale Akinmoladun

    12/17/2025

    (Rwanda Creative Mixer) Business of Creativity & Creative Process ft 'Wale Akinmoladun

    In this special Creative Mixer session from Rwanda 🇷🇼, I teamed up with my friend Olawale for a practical and honest conversation on creativity as both a calling and a business. ‘Wale spoke on the business of creativity; discovering your creative superpower, moving from passion to profit, niching down, building scalable systems, and becoming a top-of-mind brand. I shared insights on the creative process; why creativity is a learnable process, the role of structure and self-awareness, collaborating effectively, generating ideas, and navigating impostor syndrome. We had live Q&A and real-life conversations with creatives across the community. This episode is for creatives who want clarity, confidence, and direction. Listen in and stay tuned for the Kenya edition. Connect with ‘Wale Akinmoladun on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ , ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ Do follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and YouTube Timestamps: (0:00) - Welcome  (1:53) - Intro to Creative mixer (3:00) - Business side of Creativity (4:18) - Your creative superpower (5:29) - From Passion to Profit (8:00) - Niches Create Riches (12:02) - Target mArket Reality (16:50) - Scalling Smart with System (18:40) - Build Good Business Relationships  (22:30) - Manage Skilfulness with Business (24:14) - Own the Craft, Build a Legacy (30:03) - Charging Correctly - Q&A (27:18) - Building a Top of Mind Brand (36:34) - Creativity is a Process (39:30) - Business is Problem-Solving (40:50) - Structure creates Professionalism (42:54) - Be Self-Aware & Collaborate (47:15) - How to Get Ideas  (50:56) - Dealing with Imposter Syndrone (51:59) - Know what Inspire you (52:59) - Outro   Don't forget to leave a comment on what resonate with you 👇🏾

    54 min
  4. (S1E20) Self Mastery in Small Things - Lessons from Atomic Habit

    11/08/2025

    (S1E20) Self Mastery in Small Things - Lessons from Atomic Habit

    In this Season 1 finale of #thekinglypodcast, I've got some simple but powerful lessons from the book 'Atomic Habits' by #jamesclear on how small daily actions shape who we become. I explore the Habit Loop - Cue, Craving, Response, Reward and how mastering these tiny choices helps us build better habits, break harmful ones, and live with greater intention.If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns or unsure how to change your routines, this episode gives you practical steps and clarity on how to start small and stay consistent.Let’s go for self-mastery, with one small thing at a time. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:33) - Welcome back (00:45) - Self Mastery in Small Things (01:30) - The Power of Habit (02:17) - Atomic Habit by James Clear (02:43) - Make Cue Obvious (04:04) - Make Craving Attractive (05:13) - Make Response Easy (06:11) - Make Reward Satisfying (06:39) - Create a System that Works for You (08:50) - Breaking Bad Habits (09:20) - Make Craving Unattractive and Break Bad Habit (10:38) - Habit Compounds Overtime (12:23) - Podcast Outro Watch full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nhkzS1Dz6kI?si=euXoJ5mWghludPK- Do follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekinglypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to leave a comment on what resonate with you 👇🏾

    13 min
  5. (S1E19) Who Told You That? Auditing the Inner Critic x ‘Wale Akinmoladun

    10/10/2025

    (S1E19) Who Told You That? Auditing the Inner Critic x ‘Wale Akinmoladun

    We all hear that inner voice that says 'you’re not enough, you can’t do it, you’re falling behind'... But who told you that?In this episode of #TheKinglyPodcast, I sit with ‘Wale Akinmoladun and had a candid conversation on building healthy self-worth, challenging the lies we’ve believed, and replacing them with truth and strength. Timestamps: (00:00) - Podcast Intro (01:05) - Welcome & Guest Introduction  (02:29) - Reminiscing about the Guest (03:14) - Boldest Thing Ever Done Back In College  (04:45) - Good Upbringing Shaped My Mindset about Boldness (08:05) - Limiting Beliefs I Had to Confront  (12:10) - Righteousness - No Sense of Inferiority (14:30) - You can not really do much than the picture on your heart (17: 35) - Auditing the Inner Critics (20:05) - Identify, Investigate and Confront with Words to Overcome (24:35) - Reimagine Your Life  (26:40) - Recommendation of People to follow and Books To Read  (28:30) - This is to my younger Self - Possibilities are boundless (29:55) - Connect With ‘Wale Akinmoladun only (30:35) - Podcast Outro Watch full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ok1WSJHltNM?si=yPFhL-MUW9dp6ApO Connect with ‘Wale Akinmoladun on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ , Facebook and ⁠Instagram Do follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekinglypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to leave a comment on what resonate with you 👇🏾

    31 min
  6. (S1E18) Procrastination, Done with you x Mayokun Bankole

    09/26/2025

    (S1E18) Procrastination, Done with you x Mayokun Bankole

    Procrastination keeps too many of us stuck, second-guessing and delaying what we’re truly capable of. In this episode of #TheKinglyPodcast, I sit with Mayokun Bankole, a spoken word artist and storyteller to have an honest, practical conversation, with some spice of spoken word piece about breaking the cycle of procrastination, building momentum, and finally showing up for the things that matter. Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (01:19) - Welcome Back & Guest (02:56) - What procrastination looks like in everyday life (03:57) - Funniest/Unusual thing ever done while procrastinating (05:01) - Comparison & Self-sabotage (06:34) - The Power of Self-awareness & Feedback (08:43) - Identity - Why Creatives Struggle with procrastination (11:08) - Know WHO YOU ARE (12:55) - Spoken Word Piece (16:04) - Build the Right System, Talent is not Enough (18:50) - What inspired the spoken word piece (20:55) - Accountability (21:59) - If feel stuck in procrastination, Just Do It. (23:36) - Connect with Mayokun (24:10) - Podcast Outro Watch full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y5KxydIuIRo?si=ubQ0wDJCGoNzBpEG Follow Mayokun Bankole on Instagram and LinkedIn Do follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekinglypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to leave a comment on what resonate with you 👇🏾

    25 min
  7. (S1E17) You vs You - Stop Self-Sabotage

    09/12/2025

    (S1E17) You vs You - Stop Self-Sabotage

    In this episode of #ThekinglyPodcast, I share how we often get in our own way and also state practical ways to recognise, confront, and break free from self-sabotage.A straight-to-the-heart solo episode to help you move forward with clarity and courage. Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro & Welcome back (00:30) - Intro to the Subject: Self -Sabotage (01:12) - The Biggest Battle is You vs You (02:36) - Defining Self-Sabotage (03:38) - The Subtle Voice of Self-Sabotage (04:52) -  My Personal Story (07:17) - Why People Self-Sabotage (07:48) - Signs of Self-Sabotage (09:16) - Practical Steps to Stop Self-Sabotage (12:02) - Reflect on your dreams, values, and priorities and Be Bccountable (13:17) - Books and Materials That will help you (13:44) - An Action Question (14:06) - Podcast Outro Watch video version on YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/cDlSMXcZxos?si=KmAty8YNss23Lp-k Read the full transcript here: (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ynzyd8vkrtp7FgMH1BYrAChO1sKw40pW/view?usp=sharing) Do follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekinglypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to leave a comment on what resonate with you 👇🏾

    14 min
  8. (S1E16) Pause and Breathe

    06/07/2025

    (S1E16) Pause and Breathe

    It’s been a chaotic week. This short episode is just a moment to pause and breathe. I share why I had to step back from the usual flow, the power of having trusted people to talk to, and why it’s okay to ask for help when things feel overwhelming. Let this be a reminder: don’t bottle it in. Pause. Breathe. Speak. Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (00:35) - Pause and Breathe (00:59) - We Need People to Talk to (03:00) - Don’t Bottle Up Things (03:16) - Podcast Outro Do follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekinglypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to leave a comment on what resonate with you 👇🏾

    4 min
See All (24)

Trailer

About

A safe space for believers and creatives pursuing purpose, clarity, confidence, and meaningful work. The Kingly Podcast blends faith, creativity, innovation, collaboration and real stories with practical tips to help you think clearer, create better, and live bolder and happier. ⚡️🚀

Information

  • Creator
    Israel 'Tobi Tomoloju
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Israel 'Tobi Tomoloju
  • Show Website
    The Kingly Podcast