My Lighthouse Podcast

My Lighthouse Podcast

By Mimo and Yinka

Just as a lighthouse serves as a navigational aid for ships on the high seas, My Lighthouse Podcast is here to help you find clarity for your decisions in the midst of the “high seas” of life. Join Mimo and Yinka on each episode, as we make God’s word practical for daily living.

Plug in your earphones and get ready to receive some dose of light, encouragement, and strength for your life journey.
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EP48: Finding Emotional Healing | With Melissa Quintanilla

My Lighthouse Podcast Jul 18, 2021
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EP 58: Marriage as God intended with Natasha Drisdelle

EP 58: Marriage as God intended with Natasha Drisdelle

God made marriage to be enjoyed. By design, it was created for companionship and to mirror our relationship with the Father. However, marriage is not without challenges.

So what happens when a marriage is headed for the rocks? Can a failing marriage be salvaged? What can we do, so our marriages become just as God intended?

In this episode (recorded Jan 2022), Mimo sits with Natasha Drisdelle, an entrepreneur, author, wife, and mother of three, and she shares her story of restoration, hope and healing, all summed up in her book - The Wisewife Blueprint

Connect with Natasha - @wisewifeblueprint on Instagram.

Feb 21, 202328:46
EP57: How to make right choices this year

EP57: How to make right choices this year

Beyond making new year resolutions, this episode provides practical and time-tested principles that ensure you hit the ground running this year while bringing errors to the barest minimum.

Don’t forget to subscribe on any of your favourite podcast listening platforms and share with someone else who needs to hear this.

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Jan 08, 202322:24
EP56: Setting up structures for you & your children | WIth Chiomah Momah
Sep 13, 202123:43
EP55: "Back to School" for Working Parents | With Chiomah Momah
Sep 06, 202131:00
EP54: Work-Life Balance - Planning With Your Family In Mind | With Foluso Gbadamosi

EP54: Work-Life Balance - Planning With Your Family In Mind | With Foluso Gbadamosi

On the path of life, God will raise and set help for you in different forms, in order to fulfil the purpose he has placed before you.

Foluso Gbadamosi, Executive Director of Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN), mum of 2 and member of several boards shares on the importance of relationships to truly strike a balance in life and work. Here, she speaks about

  • Seeking help where necessary and how to do this.
  • Creating a support system for yourself and being there for other people.
  • Strategies to create a balance in your life, in order to be there for the people that truly matter.
  • And so much more.

Follow @mylighthousepodcast for further conversations on this topic.

Aug 30, 202126:28
EP53: Leveraging Your Strengths To Your Advantage | With Foluso Gbadamosi

EP53: Leveraging Your Strengths To Your Advantage | With Foluso Gbadamosi

If there’s anything you do with ease but seems like a big deal to other people, you should be leveraging it to your advantage.
In this episode, Foluso Gbadamosi, Executive Director of Junior Achievement Nigerian (JAN) sheds light on identifying your strengths, (which stems from your natural gifts and talents) and building a career around that. On this episode, she speaks on the importance of

Seeing your job as an assignment.
Creating relationships and impact in your work that reflects the life of the Christ that you profess, as a Believer.
Taking your job beyond just “executing on tasks” to bringing in your personal uniqueness, shining God’s light in your workplace.
Aug 21, 202118:13
EP52: Balancing Career and Marriage 2: Dealing with Work Challenges | With The Onikans
Aug 15, 202118:11
EP51: Balancing Your Career & Marriage | With The Onikans
Aug 08, 202125:01
EP50: Positioning yourself for career growth 2: Knowing your worth.

EP50: Positioning yourself for career growth 2: Knowing your worth.

So now you’ve identified your motivation for wanting that job, that promotion, or that pay raise, so what’s next?

In this episode, we discuss the importance of knowing your worth, what you can do to know your worth and how it can help you position yourself better for growth in your career.

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Aug 01, 202122:23
EP49: Positioning yourself for career growth 1: Knowing your why | With Heather Cowan

EP49: Positioning yourself for career growth 1: Knowing your why | With Heather Cowan

As you aim to rise in your career, it is important to define important parameters such as why you are seeking that career growth and what exactly you hope to achieve.
On this episode, I chat with Heather Cowan, Career Counsellor and Human Resources professional, as she shares insights on clearly articulating your “why” and how to strategically position yourself for career growth, regardless of the industry you are in.
Connect with Heather - @cowan_heather on Instagram
Follow @mylighthousepodcast on Facebook and Instagram and join our Facebook community - My Lighthouse: Raising Balanced Christians.
Jul 25, 202132:17
EP48: Finding Emotional Healing | With Melissa Quintanilla
Jul 18, 202128:34
EP47: Managing your personal finance | With Kikelomo Kuponiyi
Jul 11, 202127:15
EP46: 5 things to do when you have a vision.

EP46: 5 things to do when you have a vision.

Visions, when carried out, have such immense power to create change.
“The first step toward creating an improved future is developing the ability to envision it. - Tony Dungy
With 1 year of podcasting experience behind me and having borne and run the vision over the last year, I share from my heart key things I have learnt and continue to implement, to run and keep the vision alive. You'll definitely find this helpful if you have a vision in your heart and are wondering where to start or how to keep the fire burning.
This episode is in partnership with Affirming Truths. Facebook and Instagram: @affirmingtruths
Connect with My Lighthouse Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube - @mylighthousepodcast
Join the Facebook Group - My Lighthouse - Raising Balanced Christians.
Jul 04, 202122:21
EP45: Starting Over | With Mayokun Oni

EP45: Starting Over | With Mayokun Oni

Choosing to start all over again can seem daunting, if you’ve been on one path for a long time.
On today’s episode, we hear Mayokun Oni, a young woman who started off first as an Accountant with one of the big 4 accounting firms - KPMG and then chose to resign and pursue a different path - a career in Cybersecurity and Project Management. Tune in to learn how she figured her own path, what steps she followed and pick some lessons that might be helpful for your journey too!
Connect with Mayokun Oni on Instagram - @mayokun_oni and ClubHouse @mayokun
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @mylighthousepodcast
Jun 26, 202129:48
EP44: Your Family Needs You!

EP44: Your Family Needs You!

In this Father’s Day Special, I'm chatting with you real quick about Family, some of the lessons I am learning and how we can be more present for those that we truly love.
Special shout out to all Fathers! Thank you for all you do!
Enjoy! Share and leave us feedback.
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Jun 19, 202115:21
EP43: Wellness: Getting your mental health in shape | With Paul Cast
Jun 13, 202121:58
EP42: When trusting God does not make sense | With Carla Arges
May 30, 202129:44
EP41: Building Memorable Father - Children Relationships | With Seyi & Yinka
May 22, 202130:21
EP40: Graceful Parenting | With Remi Makanjuola

EP40: Graceful Parenting | With Remi Makanjuola

Parenting is a lot of work. And for us to succeed at it, it takes deliberate efforts, just like anything else in our lives.
In this episode, Remi Makanjuola, founder of "Graceful Parenting" shares great insights into how to make parenting work for you. She debunks myths parents sometimes hold about raising children and guides us on how to parent successfully.
Connect with Remi:
gracetoparent.com
Instagram and other social channels: @gracetoparent
Do you have suggestions on podcast topics or just want to give feedback on this episode (or any other one), please feel free to share your thoughts here (you can copy and paste in your browser): bit.ly/3f0LSon
Want to connect or talk further to discuss your personal development and chart a clear path, book a free 15 mins session here. (You can copy and paste in your browser as well): bit.ly/3c5yD3N
May 15, 202124:31
EP39: Motherhood Conversations | With Camille Joy
May 08, 202122:26
EP38: Finding Yourself| With Joy Osahon-Agbator.

EP38: Finding Yourself| With Joy Osahon-Agbator.

Going through life without a knowledge of your purpose or a sense of direction would have you living an unfulfilled life. In this episode, Author and Speaker, Joy Osahon-Agbator shares about her journey towards finding purpose amidst difficulty.
This episode shows you how to get on your own purpose pursuit as well, as you live a more fulfilling life.
Connect with Joy:
Website:
www.speakwithjoy.net
Instagram and other social channels: @speakwithjoy
Do you have suggestions on podcast topics or just want to give feedback on this episode (or any other one), please feel free to share your thoughts here (you can copy and paste in your browser): bit.ly/3f0LSon
Want to connect or talk further to discuss your personal development and chart a clear path? Book a free 15 mins session here(you can copy and paste in your browser as well): bit.ly/3c5yD3N
May 01, 202126:26
EP37: Quit complaining. Start fixing it! | With Tope Williams-Adewunmi

EP37: Quit complaining. Start fixing it! | With Tope Williams-Adewunmi

Running a business should come from a place of problem solving, not just with the intention to make money. Fashion Entrepreneur and Consultant, Tope Williams-Adewunmi shares on how she transitioned from a thriving career in one of the big 4 global accounting firms, KPMG into fashion design to solve a problem. And now, beyond Fashion, she is solving problems across diverse industries too!
In this episode, she shares great tips and lessons for any entrepreneur who wants to rise above obstacles and thrive!
Connect with Tope:
Website:
www.martwayne.com
Instagram and other social channels: @martwayne @topewilliams
Do you have suggestions on podcast topics or just want to give feedback on this episode (or any other one), please feel free to share your thoughts here (you can copy and paste in your browser): bit.ly/3f0LSon
Want to connect or talk further to discuss your personal development and chart a clear path? Book a free 15 mins session here(you can copy and paste in your browser as well): bit.ly/3c5yD3N
Apr 24, 202126:36
EP36: You are enough

EP36: You are enough

Experiencing doubt and having to deal with feelings of inadequacy can take a toll on us and have us feeling like we are not worthy of the things that we deserve or are even capable of.
In this episode, we talk about how to overcome these self limiting thoughts and create a more growth enhancing environment in our lives.
We’d love to hear from you. Got some suggestion on podcast topics or just want to give feedback on this show (or any other one), please feel free to share your thoughts here
Something in this episode resonated with you and you’d like to speak to someone? Book a free 15 mins session and let’s talk.

To your success,
Wemimo Elizabeth Onikan and the My Lighthouse Podcast team.
Apr 17, 202114:59
EP35: Beyond the Glitz and Glam of Entrepreneurship| With Kehinde Ruth Onasoga
Apr 10, 202112:05
EP34: Bring your A game: Moving from your side hustle to the real deal | With Kehinde Ruth Onasoga (KRO)
Apr 05, 202120:19
EP33: ON "BECOMING" | With Haye Okoh
Mar 27, 202125:13
EP32: Chasing your dreams | With Raquel Daniel
Mar 21, 202130:12
EP31: To your career success

EP31: To your career success

Your progress as a woman (or anyone at all) lies heavily on your personal choices and decisions. In this episode, we speak about finding your own path in life and career and moving past limitations around you. 

Find here some links to free online courses you may find helpful as you carve your career journey Future Learn: 

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses 

Cousera: https://www.coursera.org/collections/free-online-courses-finish-in-a-day 

Alison: https://alison.com/certificate-courses 

Open University: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses 

We’d love to hear from you. Got some suggestion on podcast topics or just want to give feedback on this show (or any other one), please feel free to share your thoughts here (https://forms.gle/9tGuWqDuYh2w2VGb7) 

Something in this episode resonated with you and you’d like to speak to someone? Book a free 15 mins session and let’s talk. https://calendly.com/mimoelizabeth/let-s-talk-one-on-one-with-mimo-elizabeth 

Mar 14, 202113:43
EP30- DO IT AFRAID - With Tobi Eyinade
Mar 06, 202130:54
EP 29: 2020 - The year, The journey, The lessons

EP 29: 2020 - The year, The journey, The lessons

The year 2020 was a mix of many things, including various experiences and lessons. This episode features key take-aways from the podcast this year, as we get ready for all God has for us in 2021.
Dec 20, 202018:27
Ep 28: Your Faith in the Corporate Space | With Daniel Gomez

Ep 28: Your Faith in the Corporate Space | With Daniel Gomez

In some spheres, its fine to talk about the Lord Jesus and your faith in Him, while in some others, its a total NO NO! In this episode, I get on a conversation with Corporate Trainer, Speaker and Christian, Daniel Gomez, as he shares from his experiences shining God's light in the business sphere and sharing how Christians can do same regardless of whatever profession you may be in.
Dec 14, 202016:19
EP 27: Pursuing what truly matters

EP 27: Pursuing what truly matters

In all of life’s many pursuits, what truly matters? In this episode, I share some thoughts on how to make our lives truly count, especially with all the contending priorities such as work, family, business, God and everything else.
Nov 21, 202012:11
EP 26: The Holy Spirit, The Prophetic and You | With Jumoke Oyebode

EP 26: The Holy Spirit, The Prophetic and You | With Jumoke Oyebode

The prophetic is a big deal in the body of Christ! We often want to know what the Lord is saying per time and in some cases, many have turned to Prophets to get the light and direction they need. What do you think? What should be our disposition to the prophetic? Find out more in this concluding part of the series - “I almost missed it”, as I speak with Lawyer and Author of the book - Daily Living with the Holy Spirit, Jumoke Oyebode.
Nov 14, 202011:09
EP 25: I almost missed it! | With Jumoke Oyebode

EP 25: I almost missed it! | With Jumoke Oyebode

Our Faith walk with the Lord cannot be complete without the ministry of the Holy Spirit in operation in our lives. Join me in this hearty conversation with Jumoke Oyebode, a Lawyer and Lover of the Lord, as we speak about real life experiences of making day to day decisions, with the Holy Spirit as our compass.
Nov 08, 202021:19
EP 24: Love and Forgiveness | With Yinka

EP 24: Love and Forgiveness | With Yinka

In this episode, I speak with Dr Yinka on the issue of love and forgiveness, especially in tough circumstances, and the need to get rid of its toxic impact on us as we proceed into the new month and the rest of the year.
Nov 01, 202017:02
EP 23: Encounters with Strangers | With Frank and Marlene Hoekstra

EP 23: Encounters with Strangers | With Frank and Marlene Hoekstra

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Heb 13:2. In this episode, I speak with Frank and Marlene Hoekstra, who have spent years, dedicated to the ministry or entertaining strangers, opening up their home to assylum seekers when they first arrive in Waterloo, Canada.

Oct 25, 202012:47
EP 22: Shifting Perspectives | God's Word For You in Turbulent Times.

EP 22: Shifting Perspectives | God's Word For You in Turbulent Times.

We are living in trying times. But in it all, God's word remains true. For Nigerians across the world, from COVID 19 and everything else, to the world wide #EndSARS protests, it has been a whole lot. But as God's children, are there  things He expects from us at these times? Find out in this week's episode.  

Oct 17, 202009:21
21. God's love transcends our differences | With Pastor Toyosi Awesu

21. God's love transcends our differences | With Pastor Toyosi Awesu

When we change geographic locations, we sometimes tend to naturally gravitate towards those who are like us and share attributes that we are familiar with. How can we go beyond this and show the love God expects of us, regardless of where we move to? In this episode, I speak with Pastor Toyosi Awesu, Associate Pastor of The Journey, a Christian Church in Kitchener, Canada
Oct 10, 202012:15
20. Purpose and Your Children | with John and Loron Pellowe

20. Purpose and Your Children | with John and Loron Pellowe

The journey to living a life of purpose can sometimes be tilted towards ourselves and pursuing God's plan for us. In the quest to live a life that fulfills God's plan for us,  how can we hold our children's hands and guide them to their own fulfillment too? Find out in this week's episode with John and Loron Pellowe, Christian parents of over 30 years, who have walked this path and share their experiences with us.

Oct 03, 202014:40
19. Moving from Back Stage to Front Stage: Taking Purpose Beyond Discovery to Actualization.

19. Moving from Back Stage to Front Stage: Taking Purpose Beyond Discovery to Actualization.

Let's get to it...so after I discover why I was created, what else? How can I start living the rest of my life fulfilling that God ordained purpose for me? In this episode, I speak with Kunle Adewale, a multi-award winning Visual Artist who discovered his purpose and has continued to pursue it, rising from the slums of Lagos Nigeria, being the 9th of 14 children, a 7x failure, not seen as anyone who could amount to anything significant,  to becoming an international figure, impacting over 15,000 people and counting, across Africa, North America and other parts of the world. Find out more about Kunle Adewale at www.kunleadewale.com 

Sep 27, 202014:28
18. How do I know my Purpose? | with Wale Adekanla

18. How do I know my Purpose? | with Wale Adekanla

When the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse (mis-use, wrong use, incorrect use) is inevitable. Do you know your life purpose? Are you walking in it, to the glory of your Heavenly Father on the earth? In this episode, Transformational Coach, Wale Adekanla shares how he discovered his life purpose and how you can discover yours too.
Sep 19, 202016:57
17. Reflections about surviving through COVID-19

17. Reflections about surviving through COVID-19

These times are tough! So much is happening. But in it all, Jesus is our very anchor. Join this friendly conversation with Mimo and Kike, as they share tips on how they've pulled (and are still pulling) through this season. Definitely something to help your heart!

Sep 12, 202031:17
16. Finding Your Life Purpose

16. Finding Your Life Purpose

Purpose is not created. It is discovered! When you find your distinct wiring and understand how and why you are different from everyone else, you start a more meaningful journey towards living a more fulfilling life. In this episode, I share on finding yourself and finding your life purpose.
Sep 05, 202014:46
15. Navigating differences in marriage | With Ocholi and Julia

15. Navigating differences in marriage | With Ocholi and Julia

Different does not mean bad. Couples can make beautiful marriages by maximizing and harnessing their uniqueness. In this week's episode are excepts from the LLGway monthly Instagram Live session with Marriage and Relationship experts, Ocholi and Julia Okutepa, bringing their years of counselling experience into this important topic of marital differences.
Aug 31, 202029:33
14. Why I started supporting young wives | With Tomi. A

14. Why I started supporting young wives | With Tomi. A

Women (and men) need support through the marital journey. Meet Tomi A., the young woman who chose to start a global movement, supporting young wives through their marital struggles, starting from herself! Tomi A. is a Wife Coach and the Convener of One Young Wife (@oneyoungwife), an online community of over 120,000 young wives globally.
Aug 22, 202005:26
13. Managing expectations VS reality in marriage.

13. Managing expectations VS reality in marriage.

We often get married with high hopes and expectations of our spouses. Talking with Tomi A. of @oneyoungwife, an online community of over 120,000 young wives globally, she sheds some light on managing our expectations and having a happier marriage as a result.
Aug 22, 202008:32
12. Making your marriage work

12. Making your marriage work

Being a Wife Coach and Convener of One Young Wife (@oneyoungwife), an online community of over 120,000 young wives globally, Tomi A. lets us into her life and marital journey, as she made a decision to give her marriage a chance, and make it work.
Aug 22, 202007:18
11. Principles to make a success out of your marriage

11. Principles to make a success out of your marriage

Talking with Tomi A., the Convener of One Young Wife (@oneyoungwife), an online community of over 120,000 young wives globally, she shares some "simple to apply" principles from her personal experiences and knowledge on how to make a success out of your marriage.
Aug 22, 202016:53
10. Before You Get Married.

10. Before You Get Married.

In Marriage, the success you make of it is largely dependent on how prepared you are for that "forever" journey. Taking you down memory lane, my husband and I share some timeless tips that helped us (and is still helping us now!) even before we decided to marry each other.
Aug 15, 202033:11
9. When you have to wait for children - Marriage and Relationships

9. When you have to wait for children - Marriage and Relationships

Waiting to have your own children can be a tough journey! In this episode, listen to The Badrus as they open up on waiting for 10 years and how their miracle babies finally came!
If you have had to wait, we hope you find encouragement from their lives and trust God through your season. He will definitely show up!
Aug 08, 202035:19