mumspring
By Mumspring
The mumspring Podcast brings real conversations with some of Africa’s most interesting mothers - entrepreneurs, policy-shapers, activists, and authors - straight to you. Get ready to feel inspired, energized, understood and seen like never before. Our guests are redefining what is means to be an African mother, courageously sharing their diverse experiences and using their voices to uplift and inspire women. Listen along with us. The mumspring Show is produced by Africa Business Radio.
mumspringJan 08, 2020
Special Mothers Day Episode
Get tissues out because we’re bringing all the feels. It doesn't matter which season you may be in right now, this special Mother's Day bonus episode was made with you in mind.
We had a community of people share with us what they would like to say to their mothers this Mother’s Day. Everything from intimate stories to the smiles and sacrifices, no one held back.
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To get in touch with us, suggest a topic, ask a question or just say hey, feel free to email us at podcast@mumspring.com Also, check us out on social media (@mumspringhq) for more motherhood inspiration.
We LOVE hearing from our listeners! Thanks for supporting us!
The Shit No One Tells You About Life Postpartum
Was there ever a time after delivering your baby where you felt like someone held out on you and didn't give you the full details of what to expect? Did you go through postpartum life feeling under-informed?
In this episode, Abisola and the moms open up about the realities of recovering from giving birth; From messy postpartum bleeding, to wound care and figuring out breastfeeding– they've all been there.
We believe that motherhood isn't beautiful just because of the Social media worthy images, it's beautiful in its entirety and we need to start breaking these stereotypes and celebrating every side of it.
So if you want to know about the grisly details of new motherhood and what to expect from your body postpartum, you should definitely listen to this.
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Guests in order of appearance:
Abosede George-Ogan
IG: @abosedegeorgeogan
Wande Ilentamhem
IG: @__loveandgrace
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To get in touch with us, suggest a topic, ask a question or just say hey, feel free to email us at podcast@mumspring.com
Also, check us out on social media (@mumspringhq) for more motherhood inspiration.
We LOVE hearing from our listeners! Thanks for supporting us!
The Yèyé Cabaret Takeover
On this episode, we talk about all things Yèyé Cabaret! An annual event in celebration of women conquering amazing feats in all spheres of life.
The theme for this year is “This Woman’s Work”. Celebrating women in all their glory. We talked about what started Yèyé Cabaret, the journey so far and what’s to come.
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Guests in order of appearance:
Ayo Ogundipe
Founder, Yèyé Cabaret
IG: @yeye_cabaret
Bukky Asehinde
Founder, Bell Africana
IG: @bell_africana / @bukkyasehinde
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To get in touch with us, suggest a topic, ask a question or just say hey, feel free to email us at podcast@mumspring.com
Also, check us out on social media (@mumspringhq) for more motherhood inspiration.
We LOVE hearing from our listeners! Thanks for supporting us!
The Founder/Funder Series: Types of Investments & Investor Red-Flags.
We took a mid-season break to review the season so far and get feedback from our mums on how to make the show serve you better.
Which is why this week, we decided to take things up a notch and talk money matters.
So, if you have questions about building your personal brand, starting your business or attracting investors, this episode is for you.
We talk about the types of investments and what to look out for when seeking investors.
So if creating your own incredible brand is on the top of your to-do list, then head over to hear all about it.
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Guests in order of appearance:
Abisola Tolu-Odutola
Founder, mumspring
IG: @mumspringhq/@thebisola
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes
Founder, Aruwa Capital Management
IG: @dey_ok
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To get in touch with us, suggest a topic, ask a question or just say hey, feel free to email us at podcast@mumspring.com
Also, check us out on social media (@mumspringhq) for more motherhood inspiration.
We LOVE hearing from our listeners! Thanks for supporting us!
The Super-Mum Vs. Active Children
Ok working moms, we think we can agree that parenting can be exhausting. When you consider that it's the most important job that we have but have so many other things on our plates, it can be a challenge to try to give it our best all of the time.
On this episode, we discuss with a working mom and an entrepreneur to share tips on how to make parenting less exhausting while giving kids exactly what they need.
We talk about setting expectations, finding child care, asking for help, advocating for ourselves as kids get older, and fun.
Yes, we believe balance is possible because we believe you can define balance to be whatever you want.
So if you are a mom who wants to build a career you love whilst raising a family then you should totally listen to this.
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Guests in order of appearance
Olaseke Akib-Adio
Banker/Entrepreneur
Itoro Ugorji
C.E.O, The Baby Lounge
IG: @thebabylounge
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To get in touch with us, suggest a topic, ask a question or just say hey, feel free to email us at podcast@mumspring.com
Also, check us out on social media (@mumspringhq) for more motherhood inspiration.
We LOVE hearing from our listeners! Thanks for supporting us!
Having Age-Appropriate Conversations with Kids on Sex & Abuse
Identity: Embracing Motherhood Without Losing Yourself
Modern African Parenting 101: Raising an Assertive Child
How do you help your child learn to overcome communication challenges and be able to express his/her emotions without being arrogant?
In this episode, we turn to 3 moms with different parenting styles to explore how you can build these social and emotional skills with your child. They share what it takes to raise an assertive child and how you can become a more confident parent.
We also discuss how to turn some of your toughest parenting moments into meaningful learning opportunities, and how to embrace honesty as your strongest parenting tactic.
You will leave this show with several simple strategies you can implement today, to build a better relationship with your child.
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Guests in order of appearance:
Iruoma Ofortube
Health Coach
Social Sector Manager,
Pan Atlantic University
IG: @thyroid_awarenessnigeria
Felicia Otolorin
Business Development Manager, Google West Africa
IG: @ohfelicia
Ruth Matthew
Founder/Lead Formulator, Davella Naturals
IG: @davellanaturals
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Also, check us out on social media (@mumspringhq) for more motherhood inspiration.
We hope you have a wonderful week, mumspring clan!
The Secrets Behind Being an Organized Mum
How To Be Intentional About Your Mindset
In this episode, we talked about what being mindful when setting goals means and how aligning your subconscious with your plans influences your overall outcome.
Find out more about mindfulness and vision boarding when you listen to this episode. Also, discover Lade Balogun’s top tip for making your company's flexible work policies work for you. We featured an interesting line-up of women and it felt great to just kick back and learn from each of them. Please subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode and don't forget to check us out on social media (@mumspringhq) for more motherhood inspiration.
We hope you have a wonderful week, mumspring clan!