The Polished Lens

Being a practicing Architect & Chef at the same isn't quite a popular find, and being a female one at that makes it even more remarkable.Listen in to this episode, a chat with Azumme Oboro, based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria; as she shares her stories on her journey to thriving. If you're in a space with a low female ratio, this is one person you'll connect with.

They say 'Ideas Rule The World', and we all get the privilege of ideas coming to us time after time, which means there's some authority that we could assert in this regard. However, are we actually making the most of those ideas as they come?Listen to this episode on what can be done to make the most of our ideas, bridging the gap between the thoughts and the reality.

Are you passionate about education especially for the younger generation? Or perhaps intentional about a healthy lifestyle? Abimbola is one to look out for...On this episode of Thriving Stories, Abimbola Bodude, Founder of See-The-Future Initiative, joined us as our special guest. She shared her story to thriving especially on crossroads and transitions she's been through.

Today, we look into 3 C's that can help you confidently upgrade to your desired next level. Interestingly, if you look back, you'll agree this to be true for previous upgrades in your life. So the questions to ask.... Are you due for an upgrade?How do you score on the 3 C's?Listen to this episode for what exactly to look out for.

Did you know it's possible to go through life without actually embracing everything we can be or do? Have you sometimes had this question... is this all?Then this episode is for you. Tope Ogunfayo, a Corporate Executive and Personal Productivity Expert, shares on keys to factor in as you try to discover & step into all you still can be.

Now, it’s likely you’ve heard some bit about seasons, in fact almost wondering why there’s much ado about it. I totally get you.So on this episode, I try to help point out how the understanding & awareness of your seasons, when well applied, will actually help you thrive.

On this episode of Thriving Stories, Yetty Williams, Founder of LagosMums, joined us as our special guest. She shared ideas she picked, growing up watching her parents, in life and also in her college days. In addition, she gave us her interesting perspective on who a thriving child or parent is.Are you a parent intentional about raising your kids into outstanding and remarkable adults? Are you one with a growth mindset and open to tweaking or spicing up on some of your approaches, then you really want to listen to this episode to the end.

If you're starting something new that'll lead to a remarkable change in any area of life, well done! Making the decision step out / do this is indeed commendable. But what have you considered so far so that you're consistent on that journey?On this episode I share 3 simple ideas you could embrace or implement so you can maintain, retain or sustain the change you truly desire.

it's not often we hear stories on love, dating and wedding preps from guys. And we also had to break the jinx of having only female guests, when we asked Olanrewaju Olokunde, a Tech Consultant and newbie in the marriage space to join us.He got to share his own interesting story growing up and learning about love, deciding to step into the next level of relationships, to finally say "I Do and Forever Will". He also shared a few tips that would be helpful to that single guy or lady who's open to a great love experience.

It’s the love month still and a good to be reminded of how critical our hearts are with loving and relationships.On this episode, we look into important things we must be intentional about to support our hearts, so we can thrive, enjoy love experiences and relationships?

So what team are you on goals? Yea, Nay or Can’t be bothered?On this episode, the replay of a CEDAR Table session, 3 guests join us to share from their experiences on why they go about goals the way they do and what they think could help you too.

I'm not sure about you, but if like me the year started off a bit slow for you or it didn't quite feel as new, then you'll definitely want your groove back.I've also realized that this is something that could happen time & time again, when we come into a new season or space. So on this episode, I shared steps you can take to achieve this, and I can tell you, they aren't just valuable, they are simple too.

One thing I know most of us would be thinking of at this time of the year, apart from how much better next year could be, is appreciating all that year 2021 was like for us. Even organizations would be having sessions on this too.But then, how deeply do we get to appreciate a past season or period in our lives? On this episode, I share some ideas you might want to consider as you reflect on the past weeks you’ve had this year. That way you can intentionally position to repeat or avoid some events/outcomes.

On this episode of Thriving Stories, we had Jumoke Oladijo, CEO OvyHats as our special guest. She shared her thoughts on thriving, especially her own journey from Vet. Medicine to becoming an expert in Millinery.If you've hovered a bit around a decision point for longer than you imagined, you want to listen to this session. As Jumoke also gave us clues on how she navigated that point in her own life.

It's likely you'll know we've all been naturally gifted with some or all of the 5 senses to enjoy the best of planet earth. And most times, you use them unconsciously, even at incredible levels of mastery. But did you know there are some other senses that help us not just survive but thrive excellently as well?On this episode, I mention a number of them but actually go a little deeper into just a few. For sure, maximizing any of them in life will help you come to the best version of yourself, especially if you engage them intentionally.

Tests, Storms and Challenges are a given, they come with this terrain. As long as we are breathing and actively moving towards goals or dreams, we will at some point in one way or another, face them or perhaps know someone else who will.Now here's the thing, you have what it take to go through them all. We're wired that way. It's like the way a wound dries off and starts to heal. But how quick do you want to bounce back? How really well? Listen to this episode to get 5 tips to keep in mind on how to bounce back in good time.

Enitan Oshewa, CEO & Founder of Enibraids (A uniquely modelled hair business), joined us last week to share her thriving story with us.If you have had to relocate, adjust to a new environment and set up a venture this is that episode you don't want to miss. Or if you're someone who's quick to come up with ideas per time, and struggle a bit with the way forward, this is also for you. You want to listen all through for the clues beneath the clues to thriving on this one.

Have you tried to reaching out for something and not quite understood why it always just seems out of reach? An increase, a change or transformation? We’ve all being there, and sometimes some of us get to finally reach.On this episode, we look into how the Law of Lid (a leadership focused concept) could be used to explain what might just be the reason why, and the need to lift that lid or capping, so we can thrive more.

I look back at some decisions I’ve taken so far in life and can say they were mostly driven by a desire for change, you know, for something different, more or better. I’m sure you would agree this would have probably been the case for you too.However, I've discovered that somethings must give to fully enjoy any desired change. Like an exchange of some sort. And on this episode we’ll be looking into 3 key things we need to work on to get that change we want, if we don’t want to leave it as a wish.

Would certain names come to mind for you when think of words like fashion & style, holidays & travels, wealth creation, relationships…? Ok, have you ever considered being known for anything in particular, being perceived as the go-to or preferred in an area?On this episode, I share 5 tips that you may want to start to use to help you position as an authority / expert. These are tips that many we respect today have also used in one way or another, and over time that makes some even appear like overnight success.