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Life lessons and a journey to becoming! Talks with Irene is a refreshing series about life as a typical (not-so-typical) Nigerian girl living, loving & sharing stories. Talks with Irene aims at building a community of people who are true to their identity. Originality is a watchword and a fun time is a reality! Being you is staying true. IG: @irene.awa

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    • Sep 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    University Pressures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 23:19


    Given the current times, this episode is pertinent to the Nigerian student and other people who relate to having one form of pressure of the other especially in social spaces such as the University. I get different reactions of what “Pressure” feels like to different students and I give my 2 cents on them and also got some thoughts from a guest! It's worth listening to!

    Story Corner With Grace and Irene- Kema and Alali pt. 2.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 2:35


    A short story about love, friendship and betrayal. Written by Grace & Irene. Music credits- Cavemen #narration

    Story Corner with Grace and Irene- Kema & Alali

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 1:56


    A short story about love, friendship and betrayal. Written by Grace & Irene. #narration

    The “Corper Wee” Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 12:28


    Welcome to a new season

    Why I have been M.I.A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 8:41


    In this bonus episode, I talk about why I've not been podcasting and went into the background for some time.

    Super Power (A tribute to the woman) ft Dre

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 21:17


    In celebration of the International Women's day. We celebrate women by acknowledging their super powers. Women are so many things in so many spheres of life and life will not be complete without these qualities and attributes. #ChoosetoChallenge Listen and share

    Introvert Lives Matter ft Toyosi (Secret Door Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 29:16


    On today's episode, I have a conversation with the host of the Secret Door Podcast, Toyosi. We talk about the misconceptions surrounding the life of an introvert and with interesting experiences, Toyosi dissects what she understands it to be and how being on both sides of the prism (introvert and extrovert) has shaped her life. Enjoy!

    The “Musings” Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 6:07


    Today, I talk about inspirations and what motivates us to do what we do. Just random thoughts about our inspirations and why we should reflect a little more.

    Perfection: The good or The bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 16:45


    On today's episode, I talk about the idea of perfectionism and how it can mar your road to personal success. I bring to light what goes on in the mind of a perfectionist and help with steps to overcome toxic perfectionism. Listen and share!

    New Year New Me: A step guide to Consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 17:14


    Happy New Year, Episode 3 and the first episode of the year. I question the term “New Year New Me” and talk about resolutions and how to maximize your time and energy into achieving your goals using a system called “The short term guide to Consistency”. I highlight practical steps on how to achieve set goals and become that New You, you want to be. Listen, like, comment and Share!

    Reflections on 2020 : with Whyte

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 32:19


    The year 2020 comes to an end and this is the last episode of the year! I have my teammate, Whyte Goodnews who works behind the scenes to make the TALKS WITH IRENE Podcast what it is. We talk about our reflections for the year and our working relationship. How it is working remotely in Nigeria and our lessons from the year 2020. Listen and share!

    The True Meaning of Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 5:33


    Merry Christmas!!! In today's episode, I talk about the true meaning of Christmas and what should be our top priority this Christmas amidst all the buzz that comes with the season. The actual reason for the season- Jesus Christ. Take some time out and reflect on the reason for the season. Happy holidays!

    The Sugar Rush Episode: Lifestyle with Badoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 25:32


    Welcome to a new season! In today's episode, I talk with Pharm. Nelson Emmanuel a.k.a Badoo, the founder of ALLIANCE FOR DIABETES (AFD) about sugar addiction and the condition, Diabetes and how inculcating a healthy lifestyle can prevent certain health conditions. We also talk about his inspiration behind his Initiative, Alliance for Diabetes, a group created to educate people on Diabetes and its implications.

    The Power of One Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 16:31


    Going solo, I talk about the current happenings in Nigeria. The movement for Police reformation and the power of coming together for a cause. The #EndSars or #EndSwat movement is one against police brutality in Nigeria and the Nigerian youths have come together to protest and demand for change. I talk about how you can protest even while at home and support the cause.

    The Process: Scenes behind the scene with Benzy Wahala

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 25:42


    On today's episode, I have a conversation with Benzy wahala about “Process” and going through in life from a standpoint of music production. We talk about traits that we should have as we go through our various processes.

    Saving The World One Plastic at a Time (Catch up with Uby)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 23:08


    In today's episode, I catch up with Uby Matthew, the team lead of the Plasticultured Initiative and we talk about plastic pollution and creating awareness on climate change. We also talk about his passion to generate value through plastics and his passion for community development. Like and share

    Lessons From 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 24:56


    This is a birthday episode! I share lessons and experiences I've carried along into this new age. New perspectives and modified views. It's important to unlearn and re-learn and this is a few things I decided to share. I hope this inspires you to be better. Enjoy!

    Crazy Experiences of a 90s Kid Ft Mercy N.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 23:54


    On today's episode, I have a guest from secondary school, Mercy N. and we reminisce on different experiences growing up as 90s kids. We site different experiences that the average 90s kid can relate to and bond on those memories. We also talk about the role of parents and guardians in our becoming and how we can be more intentional in grooming our future kids

    Investing in Yourself: Chit-chat with Nkem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 22:42


    In today's episode, I have a discussion with a guest and friend, Nkem. Nkem is a Pharmacist, Writer, Entrepreneur and Researcher. We talk about how she's investing in herself and creating a niche for herself in the professional space by staying true to her own journey.

    The Place of Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 7:25


    In today's episode, I share thoughts on the place of value. It's importance in our world today. With instances and a dash of personal experience, the meaning of value is expressed. The room for conversation is open to share your thoughts as well. Enjoy.

    Pet Peeves: How annoyed can you be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 13:39


    In today's episode, I feature a guest, Mia, and we talk about common pet peeves we know about and rate it on a scale of 1-10 who was more annoyed (more laughs than annoyance

    What Does Circle Mean to You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 19:14


    Circles or having a circle can mean a lot of things to different people. On today's episode, I feature a guest, Emmah and we have an amazing conversation on our understanding of what a circle is and should be. Reflections and heart felt talks. We share and express

    Being You Is Staying True

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 14:49


    On today's episode (the very first episode), we discuss what the saying “Being you is staying true” means from various perspectives and give insight into the importance of having an identity as an individual. With funny instances, the concept of identity is delved into and room for even more views is given. Listen and share

    I believe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 1:07


    Reflections on a belief. Humble beginnings and starting small like a seed.

    Talks with Irene - An intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 0:53


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