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Lola & Chimmy are former colleagues turned friends who have built a relationship and supported each other through many life milestones. They launched Pull Up Your Chair to share insight into their journey and to build a community where people support and learn from one another. In work, life and ev…

Lola & Chimmy


    • Jul 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 38 EPISODES


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    Episode 33A: To share owenership or not, that is the question (with Sam Davies) - part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 49:11


    This week, we have Sam pull up his chair and talking to us about a less traditional route of getting on the property ladder - Shared Ownership. Is this a topic you are familiar with? Did you buy via Sharwed Ownership? What was your experience like? Tell us in the comment section!

    Episode 32: Body Building - More Than Muscles (with Mr Yinka Maj)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 96:37


    On this episode we discuss with an award winning body builder about what it takes to be a body builder. He also busts some myths and spills some tea about the "industry". Enjoy!

    Episode 31: Get to know us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 62:30


    This week we're back with a slightly different kind of episode. Seen as we've gained quite a few new followers since we started the podcast, we decided to do reintroduce ourseld with a game! Hope you enjoy!

    Episode 29: A Couple in Business (with Wumi & Abs of Snackatizer)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 79:58


    Episode 29: A Couple in Business (with Wumi & Abs of Snackatizer) by Lola & Chimmy

    Episode 28: 'That would be Dr to you'(with Dr Tekeste)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 90:00


    In this week's episode Milena Tekeste PhD pulls up her chair and takes us through the journey of getting a docorate, the highs and lows of academia, the less glamours parts no one speaks of and much more. Hope you enjoy this one!

    Episode 27: Social Media & Privacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 87:21


    Episode 27: Social Media & Privacy by Lola & Chimmy

    Episode 26: The Emancipation from Nigerian Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 94:13


    On this week's episode, Lola and Chimmy dicuss freeing yourself from the 'stronghold' parents have on you, even after you've long left their house and run your own life.

    Episode 25: Back like we never left!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 53:21


    It's only been what? 9 Months? We know you missed us ;)

    Episode 24: I love God but the Church...?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 101:52


    In the final instalment of Season 2, Lola and Chimmy share their thought, opinions and experiences with the chuch in today's society. It's more raw and transparent than ever...Have a listen and pull up your chair in the comment section - lets talk.

    Episode 23: Monogamy & Infidelity (with Janell & Kyle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 84:39


    On this episode, Chimmy & Lola discuss monogamy & Infidelity in relationships with Janell & Kyle. Listen & share your thoughts.

    That Looks Like Me featuring Bukola Adisa

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 29:44


    On this episode we speak with our all time woman crush, Bukola Adisa - Founder of Career Masterclass. If you listen to the podcast you are well aware that she is one of our all time favourites. Get ready to be woken up to go for your dreams as Bukola shares her inspiring story! Listen & Share.

    Episode 22: What in the Pop Culture...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 92:49


    On this week's episode, Chimmy and Lola decide to go a different direction and discuss some recent events in pop culture. Join them as they speak their minds and catch some banter!

    Episode 21: The Intersection of Grief & Faith with Onai

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 97:42


    On this episode, Lola & Chimmy are joined by Onai, a healthcare professional and together they discuss working on the frontline during a pandemic. They also discuss grief, the way it intersects with faith and manifests differently for individuals. Listen & share your comments.

    Episode 20 - Happy International Women's Day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 75:05


    Join Chimmy and Lola as they unpack what International Women's Day means to them and how they feel about the way it is celebrated.

    Episode 19: Is Higher Education for Everybody?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 69:52


    In this episode, Lola & Chimmy discuss higher education and cultural expectations surrounding the attainment of a degree. Do you think higher education is for everybody? What would your reaction be if your kids don't want to go to university?

    That Looks Like Me (TLLM) featuring Melanie Eusebe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 15:00


    That Looks Like Me (TLLM)is a series of interviews with black individuals in the UK who are excelling in their spheres. In second instalment of this series, we bring to you Melanie Eusebe, co-founder of the Black British Business Awards (BBBA) Listen and be inspired.

    Episode 18: Meritocracy - façade or nah?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 62:32


    On this week's episode, Chimmy and Lola unpack the topic of meritocracy. Does it really exist? Is it a theory only? We also take a little detour and discuss sending children abroad back home to gain an education. Hit play and join the conversation; let us know what you think.

    Episode 17: Blood is Thicker than Water....or is it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 69:07


    In this episode, Lola & Chimmy discuss sisterhood, friendship and all the emotions that come with doing life with people....including the not so great ones. Have a listen and share!

    That Looks Like Me (TLLM) featuring Emeka Frederick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 14:51


    That Looks Like Me (TLLM)is a series of interviews with individuals who are excelling in their spheres. In the first episode, we interview Emeka Frederick, Co-Founder of the first and only Nigerian Tapas restaurant in London - Chuku's. Listen and be inspired.

    Episode 16: Sorry, My Bed Needs Me (with Kate, Founder of Rest Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 62:10


    On this weeks episode, Chimmy and Lola are joined by Kate Mulligan, the founder of Rest Spce to discuss the importance of sleep, naps and all round rest. You'll be suprised to find out the impact just two hours less sleep/night can have on your body and long tearm health...

    Episode 15: Does the NHS have Meg Thee Stallion Knees?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 75:11


    Episode 15: Does the NHS have Meg Thee Stallion Knees? by Lola & Chimmy

    Episode 14: Arise O Compatriots

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 75:56


    Lola & Chimmy return to season two of the podcast and reflect on the recent happenings in Nigeria. They discuss what individuals can do to be part of the desired change and share what it is about Nigeria that makes their heat throb. Listen, Share & Pull Up Your Chair

    Building Wealth(with Jerran Whyte ACSI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 112:04


    On this Episode, Lola & Chimmy bring the money talks home to the UK and invite a seasoned Financial Adviser to the chair to discuss building wealth, financial freedom and generational wealth. A long but valuable episode with many things to think about. Listen & Share

    Episode 12B: Anti-Racism & Allyship (with Dee & Georgina)- Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 72:06


    On this episode, Lola & Chimmy are joined by Dee and Georgina to discuss racism, anti-racism, allyship and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Personal stories are shared and most importantly, they discuss what can be done to move forward and make lasting changes.

    Episode 12A: Anti-Racism & Allyship(With Dee & Georgina)- Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 72:22


    On this episode, Lola & Chimmy are joined by Dee and Georgina to discuss racism, anti-racism, allyship and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Personal stories are shared and most importantly, they discuss what can be done to move forward and make lasting changes.

    Episode 11: Salary vs Corporate Title (With Hannah A.)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 59:02


    On this episode, Lola & Chimmy are joined by Hannah of @raritylondon(a career coaching service & blog), to discuss the topic of salaries vs corporate titles. They share personal stories of when they have had to make such decisions and some sage advice on making decisions regarding these important aspects of corporate life.

    Episode 10: Do Women Really Make Worse Managers?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 62:47


    In this episode, Lola & Chimmy discuss the notion that female managers are less preferred to male managers in the workplace, especially by women. They share stories of past female managers and give their thoughts on reasons why female managers may be less desired, especially by female employees.

    Episode 09B: Answer 417 Questions So I Know It's Real (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 88:58


    If you thought part 1 was interesting, you're in for a treat! Lola & Chimmy delve deeper with the couples and throw in questions from the list of 417. From finances to domestic chores and inviting exes to weddings, the second half of this episode has double the gems.

    Episode 09A: Answer 417 Questions So I Know It's Real (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 72:11


    On this episode, Lola & Chimmy get real with two couples on the process of preparing for marriage. From finances to food, they discuss a list of 417 courting questions (source unknown) and other aspects of preparing for and maintaining healthy committed relationships.

    Episode 08: Relationships & Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 59:07


    Should single people give relationship advice? On this Episode, Lola & Chimmy discuss advice giving especially when it comes to relationships. Would you consider yourself an advice giver? Do you take advice without question? Let us know using our hashtag #PUYCPodcast

    Episode 07.5: Bloop!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 25:18


    Everything is cancelled.....Or is it? Enjoy this in-between episode where Lola & Chimmy bring you some laughs in the midst of all the pain in the world right now. Hang in there everyone, keep washing your hands! P.S - Before you complain about the sound, have you washed your hands?

    Episode 07: Dealing with Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 64:43


    On this episode Lola & Chimmy have a rant/therapy session about 2020 and all the evil it has done so far. They also discuss dealing with loss in the age of social media and some weird things that people do. Listen & share your thoughts. P.S - Things relating to virus Rona have escalated real quick since the episode was recorded, stay safe, don't finish your quarantine snacks, and most of all....keep washing those hands.

    Episode 06: Let's talk Toxic Masculinity (with Tea of Lagos)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 64:09


    On this episode, Lola & Chimmy sit with Dami of @Valourmagazine and Tolu (@Tea_of_Lagos) to discuss Toxic Masculinity. They dissect what it really is, who it affects and how it is can be (sometimes) unknowingly perpetuated. We also discuss some ways to unlearn some harmful "norms" and support each other. The first ever episode with 4 chairs....you already know the banter was through the roof! Listen & Share

    Episode 05: Feminism (with Dami Abajingin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 47:05


    Lola & Chimmy are joined by Dami of Valour Magazine (@valourmagazine) to discuss the topic of feminism. They explore the history, its resurgence and the newest wave....Neofeminism. Enjoy the conversation and share your thoughts using #PUYCPodcast

    Episode 04: Saving, Investing & Debt (with Yenisi O.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 46:42


    On this episode Lola & Chimmy invite their first guest, Yenisi of @thecocoacacus. They discuss maximising saving & investing as a young person with limited earnings. They also discuss how to manage debt.

    Episode 03: #Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 51:26


    Lola & Chimmy reflect on the holidays past & discuss goals for 2020. They also (accidentally) touch on one of the most reported topics in the UK; The Sussexes & their recent decision. Intro & Outro music by Jay Someday.

    Episode 02: Prickly or Passionate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 49:12


    Lola & Chimmy discuss interesting descriptors that have been used to describe their personality when expressing themselves with passion. It gets a little.....prickly! Intro & Outro Music by Jay Someday

    Episode 01: Hello Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 43:13


    Welcome, please pull up your chair! Lola & Chimmy Introduce you to their podcast and discuss Growth! What signifies growth to you?

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