Sweet and Sour

This one's for the boys the quiet fighters, the deep feelers, the dreamers who are still figuring it out. In honour of International Day of the Boy Child, this episode is a soft, reassuring whisper: Don't give up.It's a message to the boy who feels unseen, the one carrying more than he can say, the one trying to stay strong when no one notices. You are admired, even from afar. You are not alone. And you are becoming something beautiful.Take a breath, press play, and be reminded that your story matters.

What does it really mean to love yourself? In this episode, we explore self-love beyond the aesthetics—diving into identity, boundaries, healing, and acceptance. Whether you're learning to embrace your flaws or trying to show up more fully for yourself, this is your reminder that you're worthy just as you are.Tune in for honest reflections,and the gentle nudge you didn't know you needed.

Gratitude in RamadanRamadan is more than just fasting—it's a time for reflection, connection, and deep gratitude. In this episode of Sweet and Sour, we dive into the power of gratitude during this sacred month. How does gratitude shift our perspective? What are the little blessings we often overlook? And how can we make gratitude a habit beyond Ramadan?Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with personal reflections, faith, and a little sweetness to carry you through the season.

Ramadan Mubarak

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson is a refreshing, no-nonsense guide to living a meaningful life by carefully choosing what truly deserves your attention. Instead of chasing relentless positivity, Manson argues that embracing life's struggles, limitations, and inevitable hardships leads to deeper happiness and fulfillment.At its core, the book is about values—understanding that you have a limited number of “f*cks” to give, so you must allocate them wisely. He dismantles the toxic obsession with always being happy, urging readers to accept discomfort, failure, and even pain as necessary for growth.Manson flips self-help clichés on their heads, asserting that: • Happiness comes from solving problems, not avoiding them. • Failure isn't the enemy; it's the foundation of success. • Not everyone is special, and that's okay. • Certainty is an illusion, and doubt leads to wisdom. • Death is the ultimate motivator—so live meaningfully.Through blunt humor, real-life examples, and deep philosophical insights, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* isn't about being indifferent; it's about caring deeply about the right things—your relationships, values, and personal growth—while letting go of everything else.

Time stamps00:00 Intro02:28 The Nigerian economy today03:32 What do you like about yourself05:43 Starting her own blog07:30 Put yourself in my shoes 113:06 Put yourself in my shoes 217:20 Say no to exam Malpractice 20:00 Vitamins for the right skin21:00 Game time26:00 0utroAmaka's blogwww.vitaminsforwoman.comVitamin mentioned Youtube.com/@margaret_etudo

Time stamps 00:00 Intro 01:58 How I met Adeife04:12 Adeife and Ted X07:24 What you don't know about Adeife 08:58 Put yourself in my shoes 11:21 How to spend your money as a Nigerian student 16:37 What is Remote Working 20:42 Why I am scared of fame34:00 The story behind podcasting (do I regret not doing YouTube?)39:46 Outro

Time stamps 00:00 Intro 02:00 Who is Oche?06:36 How to sell08:15 Put yourself in my shoes 112:35 What do you like about yourself 14:10 Game time19:37 Oche's Sapa story21:58 Put yourself in my shoes 26:00 OutroConnect with usInstagram https://www.instagram.com/sweetandsourpod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sweetands0urpod?_t=8sePeZ9G1WI&_r=1LinkedIn Oche: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ochewrites?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appHiqmat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiqmat-abdulmumuni-7431ab1b3?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Thank you for sticking around and listening to sweet and sour podcast episodes this year.This is the final episode for the year and I hope you get to laugh and loosen up when you listen to this.Have a wonderful holiday, keep binge listening and remember that life really is sweet and sour

Hey sweetie,I know not everybody has a mother, not everyone has a good one at that.So if you do, cherish her, infact cherish your parents.If you don't, cherish people in your life who love you genuinely.

Today's episode delves into living in halal way irrespective of being extroverted, reverting to Islam, scenario based questions and lots of funny games.ChaptersIntro00:00Who is Lady Sorteria01:44What is the Halal soft life04:24Put yourself in my shoes 07:48Put yourself in my shoes 17:39Game time22:00What is demure 25:56Game time28:02Guest: https://www.instagram.com/lady_soteria?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==Our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetandsourpod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sandswithHiqmat

‘'QC girls lead…”Only a correct QC girl would be able to reply this

Have you gotten to that stage of adulting where all you just want to do is tap the “reset button''? Because there isn't really a map for being an adult.We are all just winging it.
I bring you good news of a newly found map.A map drawn by Rukkaiya Ogunlana, our guest for today who is infact the author of young, clueless and trying

Hi hi sweetie, Everything that has a beginning definitely has an end and for this year, we have come to the end of this series and I am having a lot of mixed emotions. Something huugeeed is coming It is definitely going to be mind-blowing you'd just have to wait and see. Join the SandS family today and become part of a beautiful self growth and personal development community. https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj5hzHGCm4xAQYeARA1Bna Instagram: @sweetandsourpod

Our August twitter space is coming up soon so stay glued to our Instagram page @sweetandsourpod. We now have an online community of young individuals who are interested in building themselves and their brand. if this is something you are interested in, join us https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj5hzHGCm4xAQYeARA1Bna For more info and enquiries and partnerships send a message to info@sweetandsourpod

There are small businesses and there are "small businesses"

Listening Notes Intro Guest intro Business backstory Business and school Bubble Burst 1 If not the Hair way, what next Bubble Burst 2 Who is your source of inspiration Outro Link to the Family https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj5hzHGCm4xAQYeARA1Bna Instagram page: @sweetandsourpod

Our second guest in the rerun of this series ventures into the bag making industry. Listen, learn and enjoyy

On this episode I sat down with an entrepreneur to discuss how to build a team if you are starting out as an entrepreneur.

This story is so personal, and I hope it helps you if you are currently struggling. Your sister in Islam

Being productive in Ramadan is really important because you want to be able to get as much rewards as possible for your akhira. Join me today as I talk on things I'm doing to stay productive this Ramadan. #2024Ramadan #Ramadamubarak

Intro Activity 1: volunteering Activity 2: Online courses Activity 3: learning a skill Activity 4: Learning a new language Activity 5: Bucket listing Activity 6: Creating a vision board Activity 7: Gardening Follow on IG @sweetandsourpod for more productivity related contents

If you are looking to read more books on money and how to manage personal finances in 2024, then this book is for you. I have summarized the basics of this hundred paged book in less than 12minutes. Enjoy^_________^(◍•ᴗ•◍)❤ Instagram: @sweetandsourpod

In this episode, you would learn infinitesimal habits that you can add to your routine for a really productive day.

The 80/20 is a book that explains what Pareto discover in the 1800's and how we can apply that rule to achieve maximum productivity

I am a believer of starting early. That's is why in this episode I share 5 major things that if you don't take care of, you might reduce your productivity from the first Month of the year and we don't want that. We are now available on YouTube https://youtube.com/@sweetandsourwithhiqmat?si=bsMlRPstAbACX59u Follow our Instagram page to up your productivity game. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2CyO8noW-M/?igsh=djZwOWl0d2twcDFn Drop a review on Spotify and apple podcast if this episode was helpful

A random musing. Instagram page @sweetandsourpod

Everyone talks about their experience of people scamming them but I have always had nothing to say. Today I just had to share my story on the scam thing. Enjoy

Today, I am with the author of crying clouds, Uchendu Chidibere, and we discuss his new book, tips for upcoming writers and give away prices for every SandS listener. Please fill this form so it can help me serve you better https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVvxiu6FssHJY406theEbJvEAe8lxrMz6CGByidApuUo62mg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link Instagram page @sweetandsourpod

A sequel to how to stop failing exams. Please fill this form so it can help me serve you better https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVvxiu6FssHJY406theEbJvEAe8lxrMz6CGByidApuUo62mg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link Instagram page @sweetandsourpod

Why do we have to write exams in the first place? It can give you anxiety and cause a lot of stress. It doesn't have to be so bad if you follow these simple steps because believe it or not, examinations can't go into extinction

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In this episode, I had the privilege to talk to the current President of UAMSA. Instagram account @sweetandsourpod

In a Nigerian medical school, repeating is real! But it is not always the end, in the end, they survive. Instagram @sweetandsourpod

What does it take to be a medical student? Do you think you can do medicine? Why are doctors proud? Find out from this series. Instagram @sweetandsourpod

Finally we have come to the end of this series. *Phew* So much planning went into this and it came out beautiful. But it won't be worth it if you weren't here to listen. I love you sweetie ❤️ Thank you QCOG's.

3/4 of DEAR SS3 GIRL series. Enjoy. Don't forget to follow up on Instagram @sweetandsourpod

Hi queens! Welcome to the second episode of the dear Ss3 girl series. On today's episode, there are no opportunities announcement. Please follow on Instagram @sweetandsourpod

Welcome to the first episode of the series DEAR SS3 GIRL. This series had four episode and each would be released every three days in celebration of Queen's College Lagos upcoming 95th founder's day. Follow up on Instagram @sweetandsourpod.

Do you struggle to hold meaningfully conversations with your friends? Ones that makes you feel good, lifted? Ones that helps you learn a thing or two? This episode provides 5 tips to communicating better, online. IG @sweetandsourpod or use this link https://instagram.com/sweetandsourpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= NNPC/SEPLAT https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=c0B82A64dUWFtMq2B9DRby5gaRXOXQtLiTeGmdDdpm9UMVNaWEQwOTkxTUszMk4xUE1ESUZKNlJZRC4u ECO BANK https://www.ecobankfintechchallenge.com/

Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi is a creative writer as well as a final year student of English in the University of Ilorin. I stumbled on one of his pieces and I was so drawn to it that I had to reach out to him to feature on this episode. Connect with Ahmad on Instagram @ahmad_adedimeji or check out his substack. For more positive related contents, follow our IG page @sweetandsourpod

In this episode, an avid listener walks us down his path of all the struggles he experienced in his early 20's and struggles he is still experiencing in his late 20's. Follow up on IG @sweetandsourpod for more positive related content

Mental health is as important as physical health. There are 3 major signs that you need help with your mental health in this episode. Instagram @sweetandsourpod

Friendship is a beautiful thing but sometimes we need to tell done friends, "it is over". Find out how to do that in this episode. Instagram handle @sweetandsourpod

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It is okay to have insecurities. There are insecurities that keep you up at night but what if you can't change anything about your insecurity, what do you do then? Find out from the stories of others. You can share your insecurity ANONYMOUSLY with me as well as as how you have been able to cope https://gdpd.xyz/sandspod

What secret is there in respecting my parents you may ask, but my dear, there are a lot. I listed a few in this episode. I actually published this episode from a place of pain because how young adults treat their parents these days is totally bad.

Have you ever wondered why some people stay atop of everything? I used to wonder too in the past until I learnt some techniques and strategies that productive people use and avoid. I can teach you too! All you have to do is listen to this episode. The 5Am club by Robin Sharma, TMWSHF by Robin Sharma, Jumpstart your productivity by Shawn Doyle CSP,How to get anything done by Richard Templar. Instagram handle @sweetandsourpod

"No" is just a word right? Then how come it is so difficult for us to say? As we mature into adults, it becomes way more difficult to do so. Check out this book "jumpstart your productivity" by Shawn Doyle CSP, a professional speaker and executive coach for more productivity tips. Also, check out Robin Waite's blog on how to up your productivity game. Instagram handle @sweetandsourpod

Let's find out what makes us prioritize one thing over another, shall we? Here is the link to the list I used https://thehappinessplanner.com/pages/list-of-core-values IG @sweetandsourpod