Real Talk With Opy

With the way the world is, everyone is serious. We don't have time for fun anymore. I share my thoughts on this in this episode.

This is a mini episode to remind you to avoid saying negative words over yourself.

I have always had a love bate relationship with social media especially Twitter. In this episode, I go on a rant about various things surrounding social media like: How life was before social media How Social media creates an illusion of community Mob mentality Social media and art Loss of identity What is the solution to the social media issues? To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to my books and stories: https://msha.ke/opywrites

Do you prioritize your romantic life over your own mental health, friendships and the relationship you have with yourself? This is a quote from the book 'Women don't owe you pretty'. Some of us have an unhealthy obsession with romantic content or the prospect of romance and social media hasn't been helping. In this episode, I talk about my thoughts on this and some food for thought questions you can ask yourself as well. To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to my books and stories: https://msha.ke/opywrites

In this episode, I have a chit chat about situationships, how we don't need them in our lives and how we should avoid them. To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to my books and stories: https://msha.ke/opywrites

A single revolution is a book for single ladies written by Shani Silver. It's a book ready to change the narrative of how we see our singleness. This is the romance season, I am definitely not leaving my single gals behind. To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to my books and stories: https://msha.ke/opywrites

In this episode, I share a story of how I was love bombed, what love bombing is and how to spot if you are being manipulated through love bombing. This is an episode you don't want to miss Link to article: https://www.healthline.com/health/love-bombing#takeaway To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to my books and stories: https://msha.ke/opywrites

Being nice to ourselves is something we all need to adopt in our lives. In this episode I talk about how I've learned to be more compassionate towards myself and how you can be too. To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to my books and stories: https://msha.ke/opywrites

This episode is inspired by a video I watched on TikTok where the lady explained how what we desire actually desires us back. In this episode, I discuss how this mindset can help me and you live a better life. TikTok video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMFKfX35W/ To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to my books and stories: https://msha.ke/opywrites

With a new year comes great expectations and sometimes unecessary pressure. In this episode I share my plans for the new year especially for the podcast, my thoughts on goal setting for a new year and how we can set goals without worrying about accomplishing them. Most importantly, this episode will help you and I with having an amazing year! To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to my books and stories: https://msha.ke/opywrites

There is a stigma behind therapy at times and mental health struggles in Nigeria. In this episode, I share how therapy has helped me and why you need it as well (If you can afford it)

Breakups can be very...well...heartbreaking. In this episode, I share my healing process after a breakup as well as some tips that might help you heal from a heart break ❤️. To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to my books and stories: https://msha.ke/opywrites

Life can be daunting and if you are in your 20s, there is pressure to have life all figured out (I can relate so much). This episode is for all my fellow 20 somethings that are feeling discouraged about where their life is and where it's heading to. To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to my books and stories: https://msha.ke/opywrites

Everywhere we turn, we are being adviced to turn our hobbies into a business. It seems as though we can't enjoy anything anymore. In this podcast, I share my thoughts on turning our hobbies into a money making machine, my story on how I turned my hobby into a business and how problematic to us that might be as well as how we can go about it To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to my books and stories: https://msha.ke/opywrites

After 2 years of not releasing episodes on Real Talk with Opy, I open it up again by chatting about my life so far. In this episode, join me as I talk about my adulting journey so far, and all I am learning as I continue this journey. Things discussed in this episode: Struggles of being a young adult The pressures of making money Adult friendships Finding a new identity in your early twenties. Relationship problems. To support this podcast (or buy coffee for me): https://tryflok.com/g/Opywrites Follow my Instagram pages: https://instagram.com/opywrites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Adulting episode with my friend: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNzQ4ZTFiOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/YTQwNmQxNzYtOTNlYi00ZDc5LTgyNWItODQ4OWUwM2RmZjQ4?ep=14

With what is going on in the world right now with corona virus, many of us have found ourselves stuck at home bored. In this podcast episode, 9 tips are given on how you can make the best use of your time at home and get rid of boredom( and they do not involve making TikTok Videos) Tips start at 5:45 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtalkwithopy?igshid=1h33a01tnygu4 Twitter:@realtalkwithopy Article: https://medium.com/@elizabethomosa5/9-things-to-do-when-you-are-bored-at-home-180a9bad7cec?source=---------2------------------

One way or the other, we sometimes find ourselves comparing ourselves with others, whether it's in terms of material things like money, clothes or personality wise. In this episode I share my story on how I found myself in the web of comparison and how I was able to get out of it. If this is something you can relate to then why not join in the conversation?

For people that are used to working alone, it can be tough knowing that you have to be in a group with people especially strangers. In this episode I talk about that with BUBY the Plug,a content creator whose job requires him to work with others. We talk about how to work with others How to work with egotistical teammates How to manage being on the same team with people that don't like you How to avoid being intimidated in groups. It's a chat with lots of nuggets of wisdom. Why not join in the conversation?

It can really hurt when you feel like you don't have your family and friends supporting your dreams and visions. I can relate with the feeling. In this episode I give my own opinion on the whole issue of not having friends support you as well as how I have changed my mentality about it and stopped feeling sad. If this is something you can relate to. Why not join in?

Who says you can't learn from watching Reality TV? In this episode I talk about the lessons that I learnt from this year's Big Brother Naija season. Why not join in the fun

In this episode I share what I have noticed about many people especially in our social media world today and that is the art of not minding their business. We have become accustomed to being in other people's business and criticizing then for it. I share the story that inspired this this episode as well as my concern about this issue. Enjoy

This episode is inspired by another article I wrote on Medium and I decided to bring it here. In this episode I talk about the tips that help me when it comes to adding to my knowledge and I believe they will help you too. Don't forget to follow Real talk with Opy on Instagram and Twitter and share your opinions

No. Sometimes we find it hard to say those two letter words and whether we would like to admit it or not it is a part of people pleasing. in this episode I talk about how I struggled with people pleasing and telling people No as well as give some tips on how you can get rid of the need to please people while displeasing yourself and make out time to do things that are really a priority to you. Do join in the conversation.

If you love gossip, a light conversation and a good laugh then you will enjoy this episode. In this episode I have a chat with Betty. We talk about nice guys, why girls don't go for nice guys and our experiences with nice guys

Do you have a passion for something but you just don't know how to go about it or you actually don't know what your passion is and you feel a bit lost ? In this episode I have a discussion with Mayowa aka Mayorfrosh and we discuss about how we found our passion and not only that but how we stayed consistent as well as the challenges we face daily. If you are discouraged or looking for a pick me up in order for you to start that project you have always wanted to start or stay consistent then. this episode is for you. Why not join in the conversation? Mayowas instagram page https://instagram.com/mayor_frosh?igshid=46qb1ay2vgys Follow @realtalkwithopy on instagram and twitter

Brown skin Girl is one of the songs in Beyonces album "Lion King: The Gift" and it has been a hit so far and that song inspired this episode. Colourism is a real issue in Nigeria as Light skinned people are seen as better than those of darker skin and get more attention in Nigeria. Of course it's not their fault but it has become a real issue in Nigeria and has led to many people to bleach their skin in order to be accepted in the society. I have this conversation with my friend, female activist, future presenter and Leader Remi and we talk about the issue of colourism and how we can change our mindset in Nigeria. If it's something you can relate to then why not join in the conversation and don't forget to give a comment on twitter and tag us @realtalkwithopy on all social media platforms

In this solo episode, Ope talks about why it is important for us to express ourselves and how we feel especially when we are being hurt by others. Life is too short to hold a grudge or not let someone know that they hurt you because you are afraid of offending them. If this is something you struggle with then this episode is for you. Join in the conversation Follow me on all my social media handles : Twitter:@realtalkwithopy Instagram :@realtalkwithopy

Most ladies are being labelled as 'gold diggers'just because they refuse to be with someone that has no money. In this episode, Opemipo has a little fun chat with Feyisara Taiwo and they talk about the 'gold digger' title and whether or not it is wrong to be mainly interested in guys that have money. Why not join in the conversation? Feyis ig:https://instagram.com/___olufela?igshid=hwosrbsqfkcr Follow me: Twitter:@realtalkwithopy Ig: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkwithopy

In this episode, Ope has a conversation with First lady (that is literally her name) a soul writerand they discuss about what it means to be socially selective as an introvert and how to accept and own your difference https://www.instagram.com/realtalkwithopy

In this episode, Ope has a conversation with Toyin Oduniyi, a special needs advocate and a writer. They talk about how it is being the sibling to a child with special needs, the discrimination that disabled children face, misconceptions and how to love them Toyins blog:https://kofiod.blogspot.com/2019/05/helllllloooooooo.html?m=1 Toyins instagram handle: @toyin_od

Most of us one way or the other must have encountered or still have that one friend that is good at giving the silent treatment. In this episode Ope talks about her experience being a victim of the dreaded silent treatment as well as how she handled it and how you can too!! Twitter handle https://twitter.com/OpemipoOmosa?s=09 Ig:www.instagram.com/realtalkwithopy

From when we were young, we have been taught that hyping yourself and giving yourself a round of applause is pride and shouldn't even be thought of. In this episode I talk about how we should in fact learn to appreciate ourselves more.

Hi!! Thank you for visiting my podcast. In this episode I just give a quick overview of what you should be expecting from my podcast as well as motivating you to start that project that you have been procrastinating about. Enjoy!!!