Conversations with Anu
By Anu Olanrewaju
Hey there,
It is good to have you here,
Conversations with Anu is a platform where real conversations about things matter to real people. In this podcast, I interview young professionals in different fields, particularly the development space who create and make a change in their communities and society. Also, I shed light on the truth of our individuality, vulnerabilities, and share my top lessons from the book I read as well as 'how tos' on any area of interest.
Enjoy listening.
It is good to have you here,
Conversations with Anu is a platform where real conversations about things matter to real people. In this podcast, I interview young professionals in different fields, particularly the development space who create and make a change in their communities and society. Also, I shed light on the truth of our individuality, vulnerabilities, and share my top lessons from the book I read as well as 'how tos' on any area of interest.
Enjoy listening.
Conversations with AnuAug 02, 2021
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Random - Feeling discouraged? Please listen
In this episode, I share how receiving the Father's love have changed my life. From being stuck up to freedom living in Peace, Love, Joy, Tranquility and Rest! Are you feeling overwhelmed or tired, clueless or confused? then please listen, it will be worth your time.
Jul 08, 202211:33
Random - How to achieve your goals for the next 6 months.
*peeps in* *clears throat*
In this episode, I share my process on how I have attained results for the first 6 months of year (Gregorian calendar) 2022 that can be applied for the remaining 6 months of the year. Pretty random but with lessons that will be value for you at this time of your life.
Jul 07, 202209:53
Part 2: Building a career in tech through self-learning with Precious Madubuike
Part 2. This is a continuation from Part 1, please listen to part 1 before listening to part 2.
In this episode #conversationswithanu my guest Precious Madubuike who is a self-taught #productdesigner at Meta (nee Facebook) shares his career journey and learnings from dropping out of university, to being a product designer in big tech through self learning. This was a recorded closed room session on zoom, and such participant were able to ask questions and engage.
Don't miss the next episode. It will be worth your time.
Join the #cwa Community here: www.conversationswithanu.com
In this episode #conversationswithanu my guest Precious Madubuike who is a self-taught #productdesigner at Meta (nee Facebook) shares his career journey and learnings from dropping out of university, to being a product designer in big tech through self learning. This was a recorded closed room session on zoom, and such participant were able to ask questions and engage.
Don't miss the next episode. It will be worth your time.
Join the #cwa Community here: www.conversationswithanu.com
Feb 15, 202247:53
Part 1: Building a career in tech through self-learning with Precious Madubuike
Part 1. In this episode #conversationswithanu my guest Precious Madubuike who is a self-taught #productdesigner at Meta (nee Facebook) shares his career journey and learnings from dropping out of university, to being a product designer in big tech through self learning. This was a recorded closed room session on zoom, and such participant were able to ask questions and engage.
Don't miss Part 2. It will be worth your time.
Join the #cwa Community here: www.conversationswithanu.com
Feb 15, 202254:30
Navigating Careers in Development and Policy with Abisola Babalola
In this episode of #conversationswithAnu Instagram Live series @anu.olanrewaju, my guest Abisola discuss navigating careers in Development and Policy. She answers questions like what is public policy, the role of individuals in public policy and a host of insightful things you should listen to. The experience was interactive, engaging, and beautiful.
Abisola began her career supporting the cause for global food and nutrition security, working in agencies such as the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP).
Prior to that, she obtained degrees in Law (LLB) from the University of Leeds, and in International Development Law & Human Rights (LLM) from the University of Warwick.
She recently obtained a further MPhil degree in Public Policy (2021) from the University of Cambridge, which provided her with the opportunity to take up a placement programme with the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, as a Policy Analyst.
Enjoy!
Nov 17, 202101:11:29
Communication strategies for a Tech Startup with Ugo Iwuchukwu
In this episode of #conversationswithAnu Instagram Live series @anu.olanrewaju my guest Ugo Iwuchukwu shares his experience as a brand and communication manager and facts about communication strategies for a Tech Startup.
Trust me, it was a lots of fun.
Ugo has a passion for helping businesses speak to their audience. He started his career working in social media communications for some of Nigeria's highest-grossing films at EbonyLife Media and has helped different multinational brands define their digital communication strategies.
Enjoy!
Trust me, it was a lots of fun.
Ugo has a passion for helping businesses speak to their audience. He started his career working in social media communications for some of Nigeria's highest-grossing films at EbonyLife Media and has helped different multinational brands define their digital communication strategies.
Enjoy!
Nov 16, 202147:13
Project management in Health technology with Taiwo Osinubi
In this episode of #conversationswithAnu, Instagram Live series on @anu.olanrewaju, My guest Taiwo Osinubi talks about project management as a process of delivering a quality healthcare service to clients and consumers. Some terms such as retrospecting in project life cycles were used.
He is an organised, articulate, and self-motivated Project Manager with 5+ years of experience specialising in business to customer sales, merchant acquisition, helpdesk, product deployment, technology, and product support. He has successfully deployed and digitised patient medical records across 100+ Hospitals in West Africa, this has exposed him to support Linux and Windows Server environments including several CRM and project management tools (Microsoft Project, Zendesk, Jira, ClickUp, Trello, Asana, etc).
Enjoy!
He is an organised, articulate, and self-motivated Project Manager with 5+ years of experience specialising in business to customer sales, merchant acquisition, helpdesk, product deployment, technology, and product support. He has successfully deployed and digitised patient medical records across 100+ Hospitals in West Africa, this has exposed him to support Linux and Windows Server environments including several CRM and project management tools (Microsoft Project, Zendesk, Jira, ClickUp, Trello, Asana, etc).
Enjoy!
Nov 16, 202101:02:35
My Career transition story with Golden Dennar
In this episode of #conversationswithAnu Instagram Live series, My guest and I share our career transition stories, the actions we took, the lessons we have learned on our journey so far. Golden Dennar s a Software Development Engineer in Test, she has over 5 years of career experience spanned customer service, operations, project, and program management. Golden has a B.Sc. in Library and Information Sciences from Imo State University in Nigeria and has just recently transitioned her career into the tech space as a software developer.
Seatback, relax and enjoy!
Seatback, relax and enjoy!
Sep 26, 202152:42
Leadership questions with Honorable Seyi Adisa
Hey there, please listen to the 9th episode of the Conversations with Anu series held on Instagram Live @anu.olanrewaju Seyi Adisa is focused on solving the leadership problems in his generation by using politics as a platform to build leaders. He seeks to raise the next generation of political leaders. Enjoy!
Aug 04, 202101:08:22
The role of creativity and innovation in social entrepreneurship with Olabanke Subair
Hey there, please listen to the 7th episode of the Conversations with Anu series held on Instagram Live @anu.olanrewaju Olabanke Subair is the founder and creative director of Cyrus45 Factory which focuses on converting solid waste into bespoke & ultra-modern furniture pieces through innovative & creative upcycling. Her hope is to contribute to the reduction of environmental pollution & facilitate a greener future for the next generation through Cyrus45.
Aug 02, 202153:38
The business of Social impact with Ruth Diyan Ebe
Hey there, please listen to the 6th episode of the Conversations with Anu series held on Instagram Live. Ruth Ebe is a multi-passionate individual who drives impact through several impact across different industries.
Though a licensed medical doctor from the National Medical University, Kyiv Ukraine, she currently serves as the Head of Operations at Slum2Schol Africa. Enjoy
Though a licensed medical doctor from the National Medical University, Kyiv Ukraine, she currently serves as the Head of Operations at Slum2Schol Africa. Enjoy
Jul 27, 202101:09:12
Bridging the gender gap in Agricultural development with Oluwabukola Makinde
Hey there, please listen to the 5th episode of the Conversations with Anu series held on Instagram Live. Oluwabukola Makinde is an international development enthusiast with a focus on global affairs, agriculture, women’s empowerment and public policy.
An alumnus of George H.W. Bush School of Government and Public Service, she was awarded the prestigious James W. McGrew research capstone award associated with the American Association of Public Administrators. Enjoy
An alumnus of George H.W. Bush School of Government and Public Service, she was awarded the prestigious James W. McGrew research capstone award associated with the American Association of Public Administrators. Enjoy
Jul 18, 202101:12:39
Personal development series: Tips on how to host online global event.
Hey there, welcome to my series where I share tips on how to improve your personal development. In this episode, I share tips that have helped me with hosting virtual events across different countries.
Not sure how to host an upcoming virtual event, you want to watch this. Like and share. Enjoy!
Not sure how to host an upcoming virtual event, you want to watch this. Like and share. Enjoy!
Jul 18, 202109:05
Book series: Top 5 lessons from THRIVE by Arianna Huffington
Hey there, welcome to my book series where I share my top lessons from the books I have read.
I share my top lessons from the book 'Thrive' by Arianna Huffington. They are:
1. Sleep
2.Slow down
3. Pay attention
4. Be Present
5. Gratitude
Have you read the book? Share your lessons with me on Instagram @anu.olanrewaju
If you haven't, you will also learn!
Jul 18, 202107:39
Youth Leadership in Africa's Development with Francess Awunor
Hey there, please listen to the fourth episode of the Conversations with Anu series held on Instagram Live.
Francess Awunor, Founder and Convener of the AfriConvo Series is a lawyer and water policy Analyst hailing from Nigeria. She is passionate about continental development and environmental actions for the Ocean. At AfriConvo Series, Francess has led thought-provoking conversations with other inspiring African youth leaders who are championing the cause of development in the content, and through this initiative, Francess propels young Africans to channel their career expertise towards continental development. Enjoy
Francess Awunor, Founder and Convener of the AfriConvo Series is a lawyer and water policy Analyst hailing from Nigeria. She is passionate about continental development and environmental actions for the Ocean. At AfriConvo Series, Francess has led thought-provoking conversations with other inspiring African youth leaders who are championing the cause of development in the content, and through this initiative, Francess propels young Africans to channel their career expertise towards continental development. Enjoy
Jul 17, 202101:13:29
Global Development for young professionals
Hey there, please listen to the continuation premiere episode of the Conversations with Anu series. In this episode, we discuss Global development for young professionals.
Seun Olagunju is a Global Development professional; and currently the regional manager, Sub-Saharan Africa at Peace First, where she leads the organization's program operations in over 30 countries.
I asked her the following questions:
1. What does global development mean for you? And Why?
2. What's your work and greatest success in the development space so far?
3. What are the biggest challenges you have faced? And how are you overcoming them?
4. You currently take action on the SDG 4 of Quality Education through your non-profit ‘Beyond the Surface development initiative’ please could you tell us more?
5. What do you love doing the most in your work?
6. What advice will you give young people who want to enter into the development space?
7. Being a young person is........?
8. Call to Action
Enjoy!!
Seun Olagunju is a Global Development professional; and currently the regional manager, Sub-Saharan Africa at Peace First, where she leads the organization's program operations in over 30 countries.
I asked her the following questions:
1. What does global development mean for you? And Why?
2. What's your work and greatest success in the development space so far?
3. What are the biggest challenges you have faced? And how are you overcoming them?
4. You currently take action on the SDG 4 of Quality Education through your non-profit ‘Beyond the Surface development initiative’ please could you tell us more?
5. What do you love doing the most in your work?
6. What advice will you give young people who want to enter into the development space?
7. Being a young person is........?
8. Call to Action
Enjoy!!
Jul 17, 202126:29
Young Women’s Participation in political leadership with Patricia Zanella
Hey there, please listen to the third episode of the Conversations with Anu series held on Instagram Live. Patricia Zanella is a young politician that have been building a political party in Brazil since 2016. She is a current fellow of the Hurford Youth Program (2021) of the World Movement for Democracy.
As a women’s rights advocate and proponent for social justice and sustainability, at the age of 22, Zanella ran for congress and received almost 10,000 votes. Enjoy!
As a women’s rights advocate and proponent for social justice and sustainability, at the age of 22, Zanella ran for congress and received almost 10,000 votes. Enjoy!
Jul 17, 202151:06
Digital innovation for social impact with Michael Onobote
Hey there, please listen to the second episode of the Conversations with Anu series held on Instagram Live. Michael Onobote is a Digital Skills and Innovation expert with extensive experience in Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship, Digital Skills advocacy, and the use of technology to enhance educational outcomes.
He has worked on several national and regional projects helping international organizations optimize the education to employment/entrepreneurship pathways as well as implementing strategies for job creation.
He is currently an independent consultant at the African Development Bank leading the Coding for Employment digital skills program across the continent. Enjoy!
He has worked on several national and regional projects helping international organizations optimize the education to employment/entrepreneurship pathways as well as implementing strategies for job creation.
He is currently an independent consultant at the African Development Bank leading the Coding for Employment digital skills program across the continent. Enjoy!
Jul 17, 202146:06
Introducing the conversation with Anu series
This is an introduction to the conversations with Anu series that premiered on Saturday, 24 April 2021 on Instagram Live. Please listen.
Jun 23, 202100:55
What would you do if you had 1 year to live?
On this episode, I ask a question that I believe will help us reflect about our life and the decisions we make. I also share some personal answers to the question.
Mar 30, 202107:12
How to transition the year, 2021.
I share how 5 focus points to help you transition the year. Please listen, you will learn a thing or two
Jan 02, 202110:05
Money and the story we tell ourselves
On this episode, I share how the story we tell ourselves about money affects our reality with it. I share few research study to this fact and how we can begin to change our money stories.
Aug 17, 202008:47
What is your Why?
On this episode, I share my perspective in finding our why, how we can find out our why and what we all can do. It's short and straightforward!
Jun 25, 202008:56
How to deal with a painful rejection
I share from personal experience, how I dealt with a painful rejection. The steps I took and how I am dealing with it. If you have been hurt, this episode is a must-listen, especially with a headphones.
May 30, 202011:54
Random post: How are you holding up this season
I ask how you are doing, what have you been up to, how have you been keeping safe and sane at this time. Share with me!
May 06, 202008:08
Time: What are you doing?
On this episode, I share my thoughts on the concept of Time. How we can be more productive with our time and what to do with. Please listen 🙏
Mar 31, 202011:04
What is Love?
I share with you my thoughts on what Love is. Is Love just affection, is it just a feeling or a commitment. To know more, keep listening.
Mar 07, 202013:52
Fear
I ask three questions. What does fear mean to you? What is your greatest fear? Do we really overcome our fears? Join me to listen to the answers using my personal experience.
Feb 22, 202012:14
The Trailer!
You just want to listen 😉
Feb 08, 202000:60
What do you believe?
What if I told you what you believe about yourself is the greatest contributor to how your life evolves. On this episode, I share on taking cognizance of what we tell ourselves when no one is watching, or when we are alone. And how this affects our lives especially when we constantly put ourselves down through negative words. Please listen and share with your tribe.
Feb 08, 202009:51