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Soul and Substance with Fikayo Kay
by Fikayo Kayode
Sharing Life as we Live It.Join the host, Fikayo Kayode, and guests in discussing life in your 20s, finding community, culture, relationship dynamics and sparking creativity amidst the mundane. This podcast intends to help give meaning and name to our collectively shared experiences so that we can learn, express, and develop tools that foster a fulfilling life, all while creating a community❤️
Episodes
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S3 E01 - I made it back.
Season 3 is here! This episode is very much a stream-of-consciousness check-in. I'm back for a new season after a much-needed hiatus. A lot is different, including living and job situations, friendships and keeping in touch with them, and honestly, just life. Listen to get the gist and more on…
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Changes - maddening, saddening, whelming & exciting.
It's been a very interesting 5-6 months in my life. My experiences have been maddening, saddening, whelming and exciting all at the same time. 🦋 I've made some major changes in life, and I finally have enough brain space to articulate and share that with you. Listen to what I've been up to, life...
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Living & Eating with Your Body in Mind with Emily Lawrence
Fikayo discusses what it truly means to eat with your body in mind with Emily Lawrence a "wholesome hedonist making recipes & documenting home baking, making & gardening." These two creatives both have lived experience with diet culture, passion and love for cooking and baking, and living with...
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n u r t u r e .
If I could come up with a personal theme for myself this mental health awareness month, it would be the word "nurture". Nurturing needs, goals, eating habits, emotions, belief systems, and discipline when needed. What's your theme? 🦋. . . We have a Substack! Immerse yourself here Instagram…
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Musings: on age, unpopular opinions, duck nails and benefits beyond sexual intimacy in relationships.
This is a chit-chatty episode where I answer some questions you sent to me and discuss my unpopular opinions, thoughts on age, why I hate duck nails, and the need for women to see themselves as providing benefits beyond sex in relationships. I end this episode with encouraging you to find ways…
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Black Women Can Break; reflections on misogynoir (the photovoice project)
Black women can indeed break and fragility/delicateness should not have to be a luxury to us. From dating to health outcomes, learn how colonialism plays a crucial role in the pedestalling of white women and the sometimes damaging rhetoric of the "strong Black woman". Amidst all of this, we…
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Having Your Own Back- Trust and Confidence in Your Spiritual, Career and Personal Life with Coach Yanick Séïde
In this episode, Coach Yanick Séïde and Fikayo chat about how to build confidence and trust in different areas of one's life amidst stressors, lack of representation, and other life obstacles. Coach Séïde shares some practical advice on how to show up for yourself and how that translates in your...
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to my lovers: remain as you are.
its Valentine's day. Who are you today amidst a culture that's afraid of/to love? Join me as I read a short passage from bell hook's book, all about love and expand on it from the perspective of a woman though sometimes hesitant, ultimately unafraid to love. ❤️🦋 Check us out at our website…
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Leave Fear Alone.
There is so much talk about manifesting the person you want to be and the life you want, but how do you actually do that? Listen to learn how to operate from a place of faith and hope as opposed to fear and insecurity and what this seemingly small mindset shift can do for you. 🌸 Soul and…
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1/1/25. Fancy You There.
Happy New Year!🥂 Or Fancy You There. Listen to find out the story behind that phrase and why even if some things didn't go your way in 2024, you should operate from a place of hope and faith, not fear and insecurity in 2025. 🤍🦋🔗 Check us out at our website or on our Instagram Note- The...
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stream of consciousness - blue days.
It's officially winter season and some of us are sad. Or experiencing SAD symptoms. Fikayo delves into practical ways to improve your mood, navigating unintended self-isolation and mentions health supplements that have been coming to the rescue. Disclaimer - Please see your doctor/do your…
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07 - De-identifying with Social Media Expectations and “Genres” of Femininity with Alyssa Philip
What does it really mean to show up as oneself on social media? Is it possible to live outside of these parasocial expectations? In this episode, fellow creative and my good friend Alyssa and I explore what it means to foster a friendship outside of social media as well as the different "genres"…
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06 - Control Your Narrative. Or Don't?
Controlling our life's narrative shouldn’t be this hard...except when it is. An exploratory episode where I talk about the feelings that come with getting older and I end with a question. What narratives are currently present in your life that keep you overly focused on what has happened TO you…
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stream of consciousness - romance isn't just for lovers.
New stream-of-consciousness episodes where I talk as my soul inspires me to. Today, we are guided by the topic of friendships, how we ought to feel in fulfilling friendships, and what romance in platonic relationships can look like. Inspirations - my thoughts and experiences. A book by Rhaina…
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04 - Maybe it's Time to Quit? Learning to Let Go and Allowing the Unknown.
Quitting a job sounds like a ridiculous thing to do in this economy?! But when your health and sense of fulfillment are in question, you might need to take the risk. Listen to hear the lessons I learned: quitting a 9-5, figuring out how to make a living, and learning to rest. Subsance Filled Task…
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03 - Money Talks: Financial Anxiety, Emotional Spending and Budgeting in your 20's with Sasha Paul, CPA.
Get your notepads because this episode is packed with useful tips! Sasha Paul, CPA graced us by sharing her lived and career experience on the idea and reality of money, spending, and budgeting. She and the host Fikayo, have been forming a friendship and professional relationship for around a…
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02 - Shy Girl? Mysterious Girl? Or Self-Sabotage?
This episode is dear to me because not only do I have experience with the "shy/mysterious girl" idea setting me back, but so many other women do too. What/who is a mysterious girl? Is it necessarily bad to maintain some level of mystery? I explore what this means, how it can be a destructive…
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01 - A New Era. An Intentional Era.
The Soul & Substance Podcast! We needed a change from "OkayThoughts" so a rebrand was the way to go 😍 I am so excited and honored to share this new era of intention and creativity with you all. This episode explores the difficulty but importance of my podcast rebrand and what to expect from Soul…
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The Thin Line Between Reflecting and Overthinking/Unproductive Dwelling
Reflection can be a tool for learning and growth, but we often find ourselves thinking too far and dwelling unproductively on situations. What are some signs that you've stopped reflecting and started overthinking? Negative self-talk is one of them. Listen to find out more about how to bring...
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A Joy Per Day - Microjoys and Glimmers as Tools for a Sound Mind.
Tried identifying a joy per day? Microjoys and glimmers have the power to improve your mood, nurture your mind, and keep you in your gratitude bag. Listen to learn about why you should, and how you can incorporate more microjoys into your day. Really, into your life. Source.
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The Erotic as Power - A Conversation Between Values, Intuition and Our Daily Lives.
In her essay, Uses of the Erotic - The Erotic As Power, Audre Lorde describes the erotic as "a resource within each of us that lies in a deeply female and spiritual plane, firmly rooted in the power of our unexpressed or unrecognized feeling." This episode explores that concept and I explain the...
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Reflection Session - What Feeling Do You Want To Feel More Of?
What sets your soul on fire? What do you wanna feel more of? Life does not give us enough time to ponder these questions without prompt. So here’s your prompt with some guides on how to find answers to these questions and feed your soul with some actions.
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Curating Fitness for YOU - Navigating Chronic Illness, Social Media and Body Image.
Here’s a question for you to ponder this week - do the things that you do for fitness align with your values for yourself?
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Sharing Thoughts - with Creative and Confident “Asha”.
Coming of age(s). That is the central topic of this episode where Asha and I recount how we met and became roommates, and how our relationship has blossomed as we have experienced each other grow and change positively over the past year. Grab a pen and a notepad because this episode is full of...
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Reflection Session - What’s stopping you? What are you waiting for?
In today’s reflection session, the driving question is “what’s stopping you?” Your goals and desires deserve more than to sit in your mind and you deserve to see them come into fruition. So what are you waiting for? Listen and learn about dealing with potential “barriers” that may be hindering…
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This Adulting Thing… hard truths and useful tips
Why did we ever say we wanted to grow up? Being an adult can mean so many things at different points in your life, and navigating that in your 20s is a simultaneously daunting and rewarding experience. Reflect with me as I give some tips and hard truths about adulting. Check out another podcast I...
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Sharing Thoughts - with Videographer and Artist, “Tayo”.
This episode is beautiful balance of banter and insightful conversation. First guest on the show, videographer and artist Omotayo Bankole and your host, Fikayo chat about life experiences while home and abroad, creative outlets and inspirations, and living in the city of Halifax. Follow Tayo AKA...
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Nature’s Rhythm.
Ebbs and flows of nature resemble those in our lives as well. How do we go through nature’s rhythm more confidently? How can gratitude inspire hope?
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Must Life Lessons Come Through Pain?
Today’s episode explores the title’s question and proposes some food for thought for when we’re stuck on the “whys” of certain life experiences.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sharing Life as we Live It.Join the host, Fikayo Kayode, and guests in discussing life in your 20s, finding community, culture, relationship dynamics and sparking creativity amidst the mundane. This podcast intends to help give meaning and name to our collectively shared experiences so that we can learn, express, and develop tools that foster a fulfilling life, all while creating a community❤️
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Fikayo Kayode
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Sharing Life as we Live It.Join the host, Fikayo Kayode, and guests in discussing life in your 20s, finding community, culture, relationship dynamics and sparking creativity amidst the mundane. This podcast intends to help give meaning and name to our collectively shared experiences so that we can...
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