Love and Kobo

It's the 11th day of Podmas 2022, and today I'm discussing the effect of believing that things are possible for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

It's the 10th day of Podmas 2022, and today I'm discussing what it means to be successful. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

This is the final episode in the "Strength to Thrive" series, and I'll be discussing how to thrive in your career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

I'm taking a crack at Podmas again this year and kicking it off with the "Strength to Thrive" series. In this series I'll be talking about showing up in a way that is meaningful to you and enables you to flourish in different areas of your life. Initially, I was going to call it the "Strength to Endure" series, but the word "endure" can conjure up images of struggling and barely hanging on. We want to do more in life than just hang by a thread. In this episode, I'll be discussing how to thrive with your finances. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

It's the 7th day of Podmas, and I am exhausted! Today I'm talking about the importance of getting rest. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

I'm taking a crack at Podmas again this year and kicking it off with the "Strength to Thrive" series. In this series I'll be talking about showing up in a way that is meaningful to you and enables you to flourish in different areas of your life. Initially, I was going to call it the "Strength to Endure" series, but the word "endure" can conjure up images of struggling and barely hanging on. We want to do more in life than just hang by a thread. In this episode, I'll be discussing how to thrive in your faith. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

I'm taking a crack at Podmas again this year and kicking it off with the "Strength to Thrive" series. In this series I'll be talking about showing up in a way that is meaningful to you and enables you to flourish in different areas of your life. Initially, I was going to call it the "Strength to Endure" series, but the word "endure" can conjure up images of struggling and barely hanging on. We want to do more in life than just hang by a thread. In this episode, I'll be discussing how to thrive in romantic relationships. Article I referenced in the episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/12/gottman-love-lab-this-math-equation-will-make-or-break-your-marriage.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

I'm taking a crack at Podmas again this year and kicking it off with the "Strength to Thrive" series. In this series I'll be talking about showing up in a way that is meaningful to you and enables you to flourish in different areas of your life. Initially, I was going to call it the "Strength to Endure" series, but the word "endure" can conjure up images of struggling and barely hanging on. We want to do more in life than just hang by a thread. In this episode, I'll be discussing how to thrive as you age. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

I'm taking a crack at Podmas again this year and kicking it off with the "Strength to Thrive" series. In this series I'll be talking about showing up in a way that is meaningful to you and enables you to flourish in different areas of your life. Initially, I was going to call it the "Strength to Endure" series, but the word "endure" can conjure up images of struggling and barely hanging on. We want to do more in life than just hang by a thread. In this episode, I'll be discussing how to thrive as a parent. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

I'm taking a crack at Podmas again this year and kicking it off with the "Strength to Thrive" series. In this series I'll be talking about showing up in a way that is meaningful to you and enables you to flourish in different areas of your life. Initially, I was going to call it the "Strength to Endure" series, but the word "endure" can conjure up images of struggling and barely hanging on. We want to do more in life than just hang by a thread. In this episode, I'll be discussing how to thrive in friendships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

I'm taking a crack at Podmas again this year and kicking it off with the "Strength to Thrive" series. In this series I'll be talking about showing up in a way that is meaningful to you and enables you to flourish in different areas of your life. Initially, I was going to call it the "Strength to Endure" series, but the word "endure" can conjure up images of struggling and barely hanging on. We want to do more in life than just hang by a thread. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

Are you thinking about or have you ever thought about returning to work for a public accounting firm? Years ago when I was in the process of making that decision, I couldn't find any content about the experiences of others who had done so. Ultimately, I made the decision to return to a public accounting firm. I've since the left firm, and I thought it would be helpful to share my thoughts in case someone out there may find them useful. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

While I'm an advocate for therapy and unpacking the past issues are still affecting us today, it's also a good practice to look at the things that went right in our lives. Acknowledging both the good and bad can be a healthier way to tell the story of our lives. One of the good traits that I picked from my childhood home was the strength to endure. I watched the people around me go through difficult challenges and still hold their heads up high. It wasn't until I sat down and thought about it, that I realized how many good skills that I was directly or indirectly taught and still use today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

In this episode I'm discussing one of the fears that may stop people from talking about their faith - the fact that they are imperfect (in other words, human). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

Wouldn't it be great to have a blueprint to follow for assured success? Sometimes in life, there is no direct example to follow, and you have to blaze your own trail. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

Some say that comparison is the thief of joy. That's not always the case. In this episode, I discuss how comparison can be a good thing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

It's Day 13 of Podmas, and today I am discussing motivation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

Therapy is finally getting the respect that it deserves in society. If you are considering going to a therapist, but are on the fence on about it, this episode discusses some reasons to give it a try. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

It's Day 11 of Podmas, and I'm discussing change. Change is something that will happen whether we like it or not, but change is not the villain that we sometimes make it out to be. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

Today we're talking about when keeping it real goes right. When done correctly, honest feedback can be a great thing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

We made it to Day 9 of Podmas 2021! Even with the best of intentions, it is possible to hurt those that we love. Today I am discussing unintentional pain - when I experienced it and when I caused it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

It's Day 8 of Podmas 2021, and I am discussing prayer and the impact that it has had on my life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

It's Day 7 of Podmas 2021, and I am discussing things to consider when planning for a wedding. I took a walk down memory lane and recalled what did and did not work for me when I was planning my own wedding years ago. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

I decided to take a page from the Youtube playbook and do something similar to Vlogmas, where content creators upload content every day in December up until Christmas Day. I'll call it Podmas because this is a podcast. Since I didn't start until December 6th, Day 6 is the first day of Podmas 2021. In this episode, I discuss the top five gifts that I've ever received and why they made the list. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

I recently started listening to the audiobook, Think Like a Breadwinner. The author encourages women to learn how to sustain themselves. She uses her story as a cautionary tale to women to not put their heads in the sand when it comes to their finances. She said that as a child she was fed a narrative that she would be taken care of when she got married. It got me thinking about my own ideas about money that were formed in childhood. They were shaped by a totally different narrative. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

Legacy and purpose have been on my mind lately. Here are my thoughts on finding your purpose. Spoiler alert - you may have more than one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

For a long time I considered myself to be a quiet storm. In my definition, that's a person who is full of potential, talent and great things, but who moves quietly/is low-key. That used to be something that I was proud of. However, as time goes by, I see the merit in being loud and proud about what it is that you are capable of. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

It can be tempting to try to recreate the steps of successful people in order to arrive at the same result that they did. However, results may vary. In this episode I discuss blazing your own trail. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

During the past week, as the lives of certain internet gurus were brought to light, I began to reflect on how who you listen to can greatly impact your life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

I recently had an experience that I thought might be the end for me. Thankfully, it was the not the end. As to be expected, many things went through my mind at the time. Here are some of my reflections. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

In honor of Women's History Month, I'm sharing a few lessons I learned from my mom. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

Hi L&K family! We've talked about love. We've talked about money. Now it's time to talk about real life. Since we're in the Lenten season, faith has been heavy on mind. I started reflecting on the ways in which God has worked in my career journey. So here's a bit of my testimony for anyone who may think that what they want in life isn't possible. It still amazes me every time I recall what happened. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

This week I thought about the phrase, "Time is money." Similar to money, time is something that we are given to spend. In this episode, I reflect on some of the culprits that stole time from me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

A love list is a list of characteristics and qualities you are looking for in a potential mate. Before I met my husband, I wrote a love list and stored it away. While we were dating, I came across the list as I was searching for another document and realized that he had virtually all of the qualities on the list. While I don't believe that writing the list is what made me and him get together, I do believe that it's important to have an idea of what you want from a potential mate in a relationship. My list had 29 items. I share the remaining 14 items in this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

A love list is a list of characteristics and qualities you are looking for in a potential mate. Before I met my husband, I wrote a love list and stored it away. While we were dating, I came across the list as I was searching for another document and realized that he had virtually all of the qualities on the list. While I don't believe that writing the list is what made me and him get together, I do believe that it's important to have an idea of what you want from a potential mate in a relationship. My list had 29 items. I share the first 15 items in this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loveandkobo/support

It's the beginning of February. So that means that Valentine's Day is around the corner. That and the fact that I have been binge-watching Married at First Sight and 90 Day Fiance has put relationships at the forefront of my thoughts. In this episode, I discuss some considerations that made things easier for me during my dating days. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I discuss how certain friendships can drain your pockets. If you find yourself in friendships like these, distance yourself as soon as you are able. Your bank account and your future self will thank you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I'll be discussing the ways in which using a budget can transform your financial life and some common struggles that people face with budgeting. I also have a special gift for the Love & Kobo fam. For a limited time, download a free copy of my budget template at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d59T3d-N_31OV49BFrEoKCHfgmMu4QKwaQObnv77ngw/edit?usp=sharing. Because the Google Sheet is view only, you will first have to go to the File menu and click Download (or Save a Copy) to create a template that you can edit. I created a series of budgeting videos on YouTube detailing how to use the budget template. They can be found at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmVkOLLKuWFqtb8EV1c71sglfzFZtmweA. Happy budgeting! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I am sharing five effective money habits that I use on a monthly basis to maintain my financial foundation. I'm passing these tips along with the hope that they help you as much as they have helped me. If you have questions and/or topics that you would like to be discussed in future episodes, send an email to loveandkobo@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I discuss ten things that I learned during my career thus far.  Some of the items are things that relate to corporate professionals in general, and some items are specific to accounting professionals. If you have topics that you would like to be discussed in future episodes, send an email to loveandkobo@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Resigning from a job can be a hard decision to make, especially when the next job has not yet been lined up. This episode discusses some of the things that I considered when I recently resigned from my job. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is the introduction to my podcast.  I wanted to introduce myself and tell you what this podcast will be about. My name is Zikora. I am a 30-something, wife, mom, Nigerian-American, CPA (certified public accountant), Christian and a creative. Love & Kobo is a podcast about life, love and money. I will share lessons learned, experiences, information and best practices. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Zikora will introduce herself, the podcast and why it began.