Laidback: The Arturo Zinga Podcast
by Arinzechukwu Ude
Laidback: The Arturo Zinga podcast is a weekly podcast that allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle of life. Join in to listen to the host chat with different guests about funny and entertaining subjects, and give nonchalant advice to listeners. Each episode brings something new with a display of silliness.
Episodes
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S6 E11 Building Skills for the Next Generation with Peculiar Owagbayegun
The world is changing faster than ever, and so are the skills needed to succeed. In this episode, Peculiar and I explore what skills the next generation will need to thrive in a changing world. We also discuss what it takes to build skills for the next generation and how education is adapting or...
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S6 E10 The Human Side of Immigration Law with Shazia Ali
Immigration law is often seen as purely legal and procedural but behind every case is a human story. In this episode, Shazia (of Scarsdale Solicitors) and I explore the human side of immigration law and how decisions shape lives in real, lasting ways. We also look beyond policies and procedures…
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S6 E9 The Psychology of Hope in Chronic Illnesses with Kezia Kecibas
Living with chronic illnesses is not only a physical challenge; it is also a psychological one. In this episode, I spoke to Kezia (of Kelebek Holistics), who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in her 20s and hid her diagnosis for a decade. We explored the role of hope in shaping how people…
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S6 E8 How To Unlock The Mindset for Growth & Innovation with Felix Riley
Innovation doesn't start with ideas; it starts with mindset. In this episode, Felix (of Brilliant Thinking) and I explore how to unlock a growth mindset that fuels creativity and progress. We also discuss how thinking patterns need to change or develop to foster creativity. You'll discover: How...
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S6 E7 How To Stop Making Bad Financial Decisions with Al Zdenek
Most bad financial decisions aren't about math; they are about psychology. In this episode, Al (of CakeClub) and I explore why people overspend, under-save, and struggle with traditional budgeting, and why an 'anti-budgeting' approach might work better. We also discuss the alternative ways to…
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S6 E6 Why Keeping Everybody Happy Breaks Leadership with Rebecca Sangster-Kelly
Leadership often breaks down when the goal becomes keeping everybody happy. In this episode, Rebecca of (Studium Consulting) and I explore the stakeholder trap and why over-pleasing can lead to unclear direction, slow decisions, and weaker outcomes. We also discuss why strong leadership often...
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S6 E5 How To Stop Undervaluing Yourself with Carson Kaego
Most people don't lose in negotiations because they lack skill. They lose because they undervalue themselves or let their emotions get the best of them In this episode, Carson (of Hopewell Firm UK) and I explore the psychology behind negotiation and decision-making, and how perception…
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S6 E4 Why Investors Reject Your Start-Up with Euan Lockwood
A great product isn't always enough to secure funding. In this episode, Euan (of Kerf) and I explore why investors reject start-ups and how branding shapes their decisions more than most founders realise. We also discuss how perception, positioning, and brand identity influence funding outcomes....
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S6 E3 Does Your Scientific Research Have Real-World Value with Oliver Peacock
Scientific research drives innovation, but not all of it makes it to the real world. In this episode, Oliver Peacock (of Peacock Holographic) and I explore how research becomes practical impact and why some discoveries never leave the lab. We also discuss how research can be applied beyond the…
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S6 E2 How Collaboration Drives Real-World Impact with Ben Roberts
Big problems rarely get solved alone. In this episode, we (Benjamin Roberts from Medilink Midlands and I) explore how collaboration drives real-world impact and why working across boundaries can lead to better solutions. We discuss how different sectors can work together more effectively, why...
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S6 E1 Why Hand Hygiene Education Matters with Prof Katie Laird and Prof Sarah Younie
Why does hand hygiene education still matter today? In this episode, I look at the science and public health importance behind proper handwashing with Prof Katie Laird and Prof Sarah Younie of Germs Journey We discuss how poor hand hygiene habits contribute to the spread of disease, and why...
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S5 E10 What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong About Heath and What Ayurveda Gets Right with Anja Mack
Are we missing the bigger picture when it comes to our health? In this episode, Anja Mack (ASHAexperience Ambassador) and I take a deep dive into the gaps in modern medicine and explore how Ayurveda, the ancient holistic system, offers insights that are often overlooked. We discuss the ways...
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S5 E9 Reinvention: Finding Clarity and Courage to Pivot Into Your Purpose with Adam LaSalle
Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or ready for a major shift in your life? In this episode, Adam LaSalle (Actor, Coach, Guitarist, Pianist, Singer, Speaker) and I explore the art of reinvention. How to gain clarity, summon courage, and pivot toward the life and purpose you’ve always envisioned....
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S5 E8 Eat to Reverse Pre-Diabetes & Balance Blood Sugar with Amy White
Did you know that what you eat can play a powerful role in reversing pre-diabetes and improving blood sugar control? In this episode, Amy White (Nutritionist and Life Coach ) and I explore practical, science-backed nutrition strategies that support healthy insulin levels and long-term metabolic...
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S5 E7 Reverse Engineering Your Goals with Alan Lazaros
Setting goals is easy but hitting them is hard. In this episode, Alan (Founder of Next Level University) and I explore the art of reverse engineering your goals so you can turn your vision into a step-by-step plan that actually works. You'll discover: How to start with the end in mind A simple...
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S5 E6 Life As A Disabled Entrepreneur with Simon Sansome
Being an entrepreneur is challenging enough but what does it take to build a business while navigating life with a disability? In this episode, Simon (Founder of Snowball Community App) and I explore: The unique challenges and barriers disabled entrepreneurs face Strategies for adapting and...
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S5 E5 The Power Laws Driving AI & Wealth with Prince Adenola Adegbesan
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn't just transforming technology; it is also reshaping wealth, business, education and opportunities like never before. In this episode, Adenola (AI Business Strategist) and I break down the 'power laws' that govern AI's growth and how they impact with wealth...
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S5 E4 Breaking Bias: Understanding Cultural Differences in Everyday Life with Prince Obinna
Our everyday interactions are shaped by hidden biases, often without us realizing it. In this episode, Prince and I explore how cultural differences influence behaviour, perception, and communication, and what you can do to navigate them effectively. Common unconscious biases and how they show up...
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S5 E3 Gene Editing and The Future of Medicine with Emmanuel Kolawole
Gene editing is transforming the way we think about healthcare and human potential. In this episode, Emmanuel (The Molecular Doctor) and I break down the science, possibilities and ethical considerations behind this revolutionary technology. You will learn: What gene editing is and how…
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S5 E2 From Idea to Action: How to Validate That Idea You Can't Thinking About with Ben Ravilious
You've got a brilliant business idea but how do you know if it is worth turning into a real spending big money? In this episode, Ben (Co-founder of UltimateWeb and Leicester StartUps) and I cover and break down: How to validate your business idea before spending big money Ways to test demand...
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S5 E1 Bridging Loans Explained: Easy Access or Expensive Trap with Bimpe Adegun
Bridging loans are often marketed as the fastest way to get cash when you need it but are they a smart solution or a financial trap? In this episode, Bimpe (a property consultant and business coach) and I break it all down for you: What bridging loans are and how they work When to use them, the...
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S4 E10 From Passion to Profession: Turning Interests into Careers with Oluwadamilola Okeyoyin
Here, Dami and I talk about her numerous interests ranging from academia, research, hair plating to soap making and how she has managed to monetise some of these interests.
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S4 E9 Special Education with Dr Chiggy Chiagorom
Here, Dr Chiggy and I talk about the need to create educational curriculum and better educational infrastructure for children with special needs, learning disabilities and other individual differences.
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S4 E8 Infrastructure deficit and investing in Nigeria with Chinedum Obanye
Here, Obanye and I discuss the causes of the infrastructure deficit in Nigeria, the specific infrastructure needs and how the private sector and the government can collaborate to offset this deficit.
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S4 E7 Commercialization in the start-up industry with Ike Nwabufo
Here, Ike and I talk about all the processes and steps of commercialization within the start-up industry, and how these processes can be fast-tracked.
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S4 E6 Environmental DNA with Dr Laura Weldon
Here, Laura and I talk about environmental DNA otherwise known as eDNA; its discovery, application and future use.
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S4 E5 Anti-microbial resistance with Dr Ukpai Eze
Here, Dr Ukpai and I talk about the urgency of antimicrobial resistance; how combining antibiotics affects the immune system and the need to create more awareness about antimicrobial resistance.
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S4 E4 Reaching Financial Independence with Dr Ndubuisi Andy Egwim (The Moneywise Doctor)
Here, Dr Egwim and I talk about what financial independence means, how much is needed for financial independence and how to set your 'fire number' for financial independence.
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S4 E3 Awareness Driven Lifestyle with Dr Jana Outerbridge
Here, Jana and I dig deep into the essence of an awareness-driven lifestyle - how it can be cultivated by individuals and corporate bodies to create healthy environments for relationships to thrive and get the best out of everyone around us.
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S4 E2 The Curious African Parent with Dr Kene Maduemem
Here, Kene and I talk about the challenges faced by immigrant (African) parents and their kids in a new clime, and how being curious can help them overcome these challenges
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S4 E1 Cancer Research and Disparities with Dr Zeribe Nwosu
Here, Zeribe and I talk about disparities in cancer research and the need to encourage Black and African researchers to join the crusade and fight against cancer.
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Stepping out of your comfort zone with Uche Obuekwe
Stepping out of our comfort zone is a scary thing to do. Here, Uche and I discussed how she overcame her fear of the unknown and stepped out of her comfort zone to move to China to her postgraduate studies.
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Consistency and Fashion with Nkem Lui Aka
Here, Nkem and I talked about the power of consistency in every life pursuit. In her own case, she talked about how consistency has helped her in her fashion and YouTube businesses
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Grief with Doyin Haastrup
Grief is a strong emotion that we rarely talk about. Here, Doyin and I discussed how grief has engulfed her following the loss of her dad and how she tries to plough through life with love and grief.
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Tax and Finance: Catching Them Young with Nnanna Ekumankama
Here, Nnanna and I talk about the importance of introducing financial education into the children’s curriculum to ensure these kids are well equipped to manage their finances better.
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When did you know that you are special? with Makuo Muobuike
Here, Makuo and I delve into his childhood and how teachers helped to shape his life to understand that he is unique and special.
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Powering Africa with Hydrogen with Dr Michael Taiwo
Here, Dr Michael & I talk about his experience with hydrogen at Shell USA, the different types/colours of hydrogen and how hydrogen can be used as a power source in Africa and the world at large.
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Outgrowing things with Dr Buko Ukeje
Buko returns to the podcast to talk about how it feels to outgrow things - career, relationships, jobs etc and how the people (managers, mentors, friends, family) who are outgrown feel about the whole situation
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Civil law and marriage in the 21st century with Barr. Ikechukwu Nwabufo
Here, Barr Ikechukwu uses his knowledge, skills and experience to dissect civil law and marriage in the 21st century. He also mentioned key ingredients that can help make marriages successful.
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Let’s Move: a BAME awareness with Dr Janet Ige
Here, Janet and I talked about her research on encourage black and ethnic minorities communities to embrace physical activity and exercise in a bid to reduce the emergence of non-communicable diseases in these communities.
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Barriers in Health Promotion with Dr Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu
Here, Faatihah and I discussed about her project within the BAME community in which she is trying to promote physical activity and a better lifestyle to help prevent non-communicable chronic diseases like Type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and chronic kidney disease.
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Does my lifestyle increase my cancer risk? with Prof Ruth Morse
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Here, Ruth and I discussed environmental factors and lifestyle choices that increase our risk of developing cancer later in life.
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Work-life balance of a medical couple with Dr Ebele Sam Onubogu and Dr Dubem Onubogu
Here, the couple who are high flyers in the medical field discussed how and why they chose medicine and how they try to ensure they maintain a good work-life balance in order to enjoy their time with family and friends whilst achieving their goals.
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Mentorship with Dr Nnanna Agwu
To be a master or get to the acme of any chosen field, one must be an apprentice first so choosing the right mentors via books, family or work/school is a crucial part of the process. Here, Dr Nnanna and I discussed how important mentorship is and how a budding relationship can be developed…
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Kindness is not weakness with Dr Grace Okoro-Ekechukwu & Rashikka Ra Iyer
Here, I spoke to two members of AfriKindness, a non-profit organisation that believe in providing an enabling environment for children and young adults to learn acts of kindness and inspire them to be kind through creative activities that make an impact in their communities.
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Sports Entrepreneurship with Dr Osondu Umeobi
Here, Dr Osondu and I dissect why sports entrepreneurship isn’t thriving in Africa and what can be done to make this work.
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Entrepreneurship in the BAME community with Iheanyi Ibe
Entrepreneurship and owning a part of a business is often described as the only way to wealth. Here, Iheanyi and I discussed how entrepreneurship can thrive within the BAME community, the different free resources out there for those who are interested to explore to set up their own businesses
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Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace with Chinedum Obanye
Here, Chinedum and I explore what it means to be emotionally intelligent and how being emotional intelligent can help us build meaningful relationships and settle conflicts amicably.
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Life of Obscurity vs Being Out There with Dr Alex Onyemeh
Humans are often divided into two: those that prefer a quiet obscure life and those that want to be seen out there. Here, Alex and I discussed the pros and cons of both sides of the coin.
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Political climate in Nigeria with Ajuluchukwu Edechiene
Here, Ajuluchukwu and I reviewed the last general elections in Nigeria. The surprise emergence of the Labour Party and our faith or lack thereof in the Judiciary to conduct the post-election tribunal cases fairly.
About this show
Laidback: The Arturo Zinga podcast is a weekly podcast that allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle of life. Join in to listen to the host chat with different guests about funny and entertaining subjects, and give nonchalant advice to listeners. Each episode brings something new with a display of silliness.
Hosted by
Arinzechukwu Ude