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프루스트 설문지| The One with Linda Jena – On Self-Exploration with The Proust Questionnaire: Episode 29 (2021)

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프루스트 설문지| The One with Linda Jena – On Self-Exploration with The Proust Questionnaire: Episode 29 (2021)

The Proust Questionnaire, popularized by the novelist Marcel Proust, is a self-exploration questionnaire designed to help people uncover their outlook on life and personality and offer clarity on how they think and what they truly value most in life. Using some questions from the Proust questionnaire, my friend Linda and I explored ourselves.

Linda Jena, who hails from Zimbabwe, is currently getting her Ph.D. in Commerce, Texas. She is not new to the show, and as she cracks me up all the time, I could not think of any other person to do this with.

In this special episode, Linda and I shared some private truths about our personalities. All told, this was a brave expedition of self, bounded within the safety of a friend and sister.

I am curious to know this about you: "If money was no object, what (else) would you be doing in life?"

끝이지만| The One with Linda Jena – On The New Year And Other Stories: Episode 40 (2020)

I am really excited about this episode, not only because it's the last for the year and this third season, but due to the unprecedented last-minute switch that happened. My mom was originally slated for the show, but the epileptic Nigerian network made this impossible. Luckily,

Linda Jena, our Mosibling of the year, who came visiting during Christmas, stepped in, and we recorded an unplanned episode.

Zimbabwean-born, Jesus-loving, Texas-dwelling Linda is rounding off her Ph.D. in education. An introvert committed to the couch-life, we met at a conference for international students, and thanks to my influence, she is gradually becoming more outgoing. #teehee

In this episode, we reviewed the year 2020, her hopes and adventurous plans for the New Year (good-bye to the couch), her unwavering loyalty to the podcast, and her perception of Nigerians.

Linda revealed that she is single and ready to mingle; find out about her 'spec' when you listen.

We will be going on a break but will be back in April 2021 with the show's fourth season. Thank you so much for riding with us this year. We will still be here on Instagram @themoresibylpodcast serving you engaging content, so stay with us.

Happy New Year!!!

Mo!

나이지리아의 선지자| The One with Akinola Akinlawon – On Community Service, Male Vulnerability, and Self-Care: Episode 19 (2020)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:

나이지리아의 선지자| The One with Akinola Akinlawon – On Community Service, Male Vulnerability, and Self-Care: Episode 19 (2020)

My guest today moved to the US from Nigeria in 2012 to bag a college degree. While at college at the Cameron University in Oklahoma, Akinola Akinlawon, popularly referred to as “AK,” served as a leader in various capacities, was recognized for his visionary involvement, community building, and academic excellence. As a student, his deep-rooted passion for helping others achieve their dreams inspired him to launch a first-ever student-driven tuition scholarship in 2015 aimed to assist Nigerian non-immigrant students in the US. He also founded his IT consulting business called Digital Designs and Engineering, which he runs to this day.

Currently, Akin is completing a Master’s degree in Management of Information Systems at the University of Houston and is the president of one of Houston’s largest graduate student networks, The Bauer MBA Society.

In this episode, Akin shares his motivation for starting the scholarship scheme for Nigerian international students in the US and gives an update of its current status. He also talks about self-care from a man’s perspective using his life as a reference to offer lessons. He advocates for male vulnerability and prioritizing one’s self.

The good news is that Akin, a TFH (Tall, Fair, and Handsome) single guy who writes love poems, is ready to mingle. He gave details of his ideal “spec” and where interested single ladies can shot their shoots. But you wouldn’t know this if you don’t listen to the podcast.

So download and enjoy it!

PS: This show was taped in 2019 BC (Before Covid-19).

Best,

Mo!

소녀의 힘| The One with Zainab - The Dreams of a Rural Nigerian Girl: Episode 42 (2018)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Zainab

Meet Zainab – single mom, graduate student, and special-ed enthusiast! She hails from the Hausa tribe in the Northern part of Nigeria. Zainab has faced some adversities in her life as a domestic violence survivor and divorcee, but she’s turned that all around to pursue her dreams. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Special Education at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in learning disabilities and behavioral disorders.

She plans to go back to Nigeria to establish a world-class school in rural areas and provide free and subsidized education to children, especially those with special needs, who will otherwise not have access to education.

I met Zainab on an online forum, and we became fast friends. In this episode, we talked about her life story, why Northerners don’t migrate to the US, her dreams for her daughter, and why we all need to wear sunscreen, and so much more. Also, find out one thing Zainab does well, that shook me as a Yoruba girl.

Perhaps, the most central thing about this episode is the merit of educating the girl-child and providing her with equal opportunities to change the world around her. Also, remember to seek help if you are in an abusive relationship. Abuse is not OK!