Salt Talks

My mother died when I was 18.For years, I thought I simply missed my mother. But as I have grown older, I have realised that I miss something else too: the woman I never had enough time to know.Because when your mother dies while you are still a teenager, you know her as Mum. You know the woman who raised you, disciplined you, fed you, worried about you and loved you. But you don't necessarily know her as a woman..And perhaps the older we get, the more questions we realise we should have asked.So, inspired by what would have been my mother's 81st birthday, I am dedicating four episodes of Salt Talks to The Woman Behind Mum.Across these four conversations, we explore the questions that can help us move beyond the familiar role of "Mum" and discover the woman underneath it all.If your mother is still here, this series is an invitation to sit with her, ask better questions and really listen.Because one day, the questions may remain.But the person who can answer them may not.Don't just know your mother as Mum.
Go and meet the woman behind Mum.

A very Special Salt Talks⭐️Today, I take time out to celebrate a genuinely beautiful (in and out) woman. My sister, UchechiM💛. I’ve known Uche for over two decades and this year, She’s one of those quiet and reserved people who go around blessing people upandan from behind the scenes. She likes it like that. This year. We no gree! 😂😂THIS is how I’ve chosen to celebrate her out loud. Happy Birthday Sis! I see you. I value you. I love you💛But the best part is, God loves you more!

Already shared my thoughts in writing on LinkedIn but this is for #TeamIPreferToListen⭐️. If you prefer to read and are on LinkedIn, you can read my post here Gracias and Bon Weekend😃

If you listen, hope you share your thoughts or perspectives or experiences.

Fair Warning ⚠️ Long Salt Talks Alert. Don’t rush to listen Save this for when you are in the mood for plenty gist😃. Grab a mug of something hot and yummy and come listen to Salt share all about her first foray into formal learning since she retired two years ago. Honestly? A time was had! Who knew learning could be this fun?

Why are you a Christian? Why do you pray? Why do you go to church? What is your WHY for giving your life to Christ? For the blessings? To escape the devil and his evil machinations? Like Why??????Welcome to my thought today thanks to a clip my sister, Bunmi shared with me. Click to find out more. You know, at some point, we need to know what our answers to the above questions are.

Happy New Month! Salt launches into the new month of August with a clarion call to all of God’s children to move up to a new, deeper level of Trust in Him.

#ReflectionTime

The Lessons and BTS of this awe-inspiring consciousness- raising, mind renewing adventure! Fair warning ‼️. It’s long so please save for when you have a free window of time. Please don’t listen for gist. Listen for ‘Light’. PapaGod! Thank you! I’ve lifted Jesus up! Let men be drawn to Him! Yes. Amen!

I love to capture my special moments. I’ll either write about them or podcast them. This time, I’ve done both. This is for Team #ILoveToListen. This special Salt Talks is dedicated to Isioma AsioduOtughwor. The reflections I share are from my time at her 40th birthday party.

Food for Thought.

God is writing this story.We're simply trying to keep up.#TSSP20 #ShollySerenityPlace #SholaAdefolaluGaskaFoundation #HopeInAction

There are not enough words to express how beautiful yesterday was. I celebrated turning 58 basking in the love of God. This is me attempting to share how I felt and more importantly trying to thank everyone that contributed to making my day so special. I dedicate this Salt Talks to every single person I “named and famed”.

Salt remembers her Mom as she celebrates the privilege of being a mom herself. She also shares the one word that describes her state of mind as she heads towards another birthday. Background track 🎶: The beautiful sounds of Salt’s grandprogeny😃. Care to follow us? Salt on LinkedIn The Sholly Smile Factory on LinkedIn The Sholly Smile Factory on Instagram

If you click the link to listen to this podcast episode, you’ll hear Salt trying to respond to some tough questions about God’s Way of Loving. She’s formatted it as a letter to a “Fellow Seeker of Christlikeness” being read out loud. Hope you listen but fair warning. It’s not short. At all.

The darkness must not comprehend NigeriaWe must push it back

Inspired by a SistaFriend’s question, Salt tries to share how she feels to be alive to celebrate the first birthday of her first grandchild. #MarchisaGoodMonth⭐️

How can the month of March not be special to me? Stop Work World! It’s my OP’s birthday! Happy! Happy! Happy Birthday Ima! Today, as I celebrate you. I come with gratitude to God and to you💛Dear Reader. I hope you join me to celebrate God’s grace over the life of my Only Princesse by clicking play. I hope you are inspired to go appreciate your child or your children or your loved ones. Today. You really don’t have to wait till it’s their birthday. Shalom.

I love the month of March! Today is one reason why. It’s my First Born Son’s birthday! Thank you Jesus! Happy Birthday AK!!!!!

Welcome to another Salt Talks! It’s been a minute! Glad to be back. Hope you enjoy this mix of reflections, celebration and uncomfortable questions. See you next episode around! Please send up prayers of blessings over our dear Afolake Olayinka! Thank you!

Salt shares her heart about Spiritual Wholesomeness with the Aviva Women’s Network It’s a long listen but I pray that if you invest your time to listen, you reap a divine ROI⭐️

There are many teachings about obedience but very few conversations about what it costs.In this deeply personal end-of-year episode of Salt Talks, Salt reflects on nine years since the loss of her sister, Sholly, and the hidden journey of obedience that followed.🎧 The Other Side of ObedienceA Salt Talks End-of-Year Reflection

Salt on Akin Monehin’s Book and preparing for 2026.Salt is spilling the tea on why she bought Akin Monehin's book, "Execution is a Lie : Why Real-Work Fails Without Systems, Signals and Skin in the Game” Hope you listen. Hope you get his book. How are you preparing for your 2026? Do share. Merry Keresimisi in advance💛#SaltOnAkinMonehinsBook#PreppingFor2026Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Execution-Lie-Real-World-Strategy-Without/dp/B0FX96SFSQ

PapaGod, let your kingdom come in Nigeria.

A Salt Talks Podcast Book Recommendation I hope you listen. Even if you don’t, I hope you go get a copy of this book. It goes beyond just sharing her testimony It’s basically a “how to get through life crisis” manual but not one ounce of boring anywhere. Such a great page turning inspirational faith boosting read! To get your copy, go comment YES on Audrey’s post on LinkedIn or on Instagram.

Thank you for clicking play! I’m excited about this month for a number of reasons. Please listen to find out why. Dedicated to my November celebrants - Duchess Suze and Dr. Alero, my daughter-in-law, Carissa and my one and my only, LBS! And to you too, if you are November born💛.Click here to visit Sholly’s YouTube page.Please watch the two recent videos, and like them IF you like them😂. And then please subscribe. Thank you.

Happy Sunday! Today’s Salt Talks is titled: Fruit. Family. Talent.As usual, Salt is inspired by recent happenings in her life and is sharing with you in the hope that you too will be inspired to do better. This post is dedicated to Audrey and Lolade Arowolo. They are at the centre of my thoughts on “Family” as the connecting factor. Plus they just celebrated 28 years of marriage! Happy Anniversary my people! Congratulations to you! Glory to God! 💛

A Very Special Salt Talks celebrating our very first TSSP resident. See how far God has brought her. May her testimony encourage any woman going through domestic abuse. You can leave to live. In fact, you can leave to thrive! Glory be to God! Happy Birthday Nene!!!!!

This is a special Salt Talks Testimony podcast that dovetails into me challenging you to taste and see how GOOD our God is. You’ll understand the information below only if you listen to the podcast 😎 and I really hope you do🙏To contact Mr. Godwin Smart, please DM him via his IG profileIf you’d like to join us in contributing to our #IDFFund, please DM us via our email address. If you’d like to join the Shola Adefolalu Gaska Foundation #PayWhatYouCan Learning Faculty, please DM via same email address above.

Salt shares the bigger, deeper why around our need for a quiet and gentle spirit as children of God. It’s not just about our character. It’s about our Connection to God. Hope you listen. #SaltWithPrayingMums

Salt reflects on her September testimonies to date and shares what she believes God want us all take away from them. She also shares a summary of her second connect with the Praying Mums. A deeper dive into True Inner Beauty God’s Way: having a Gentle and Quiet spirit.

In this Salt Talks episode, Salt shares why God's definition of true beauty is so important for us all.

In this episode, Salt talks about her #SaltSoftLifeEra or season and what it really means.

This is another #SaltTalks Book Review.Hopefully, after listening to Salt, you’d be inspired to go get your own copy of Prof. Olu Ojedokun’s “I Found My Voice”. It’s a great fun yet educative read and a personal story I believe many of will be able to relate to. Let me know if you do.

Thank you for clicking play. That you did means what Salt is Talking about in this episode concerns you. Please listen and share. “Be strong” by Dr. Okey OnuzoI dedicate this podcast to my sisters Uche and Ekaette💛. And to everyone that will be concerned .

This Salt Talks episode is the podcast version of my LinkedIn post by the same title. It's about being the kind of leader that leaves a lasting, positive impact. Like I did the post, I dedicate this episode to Dr. Osagie Okunbor, MD and Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria - a true example of impactful leadership. Hope you click to listen.

In this episode of Salt Talks, Salt admits to being wrong about something she’s held true for quite a while. Take a listen to see if you agree with her new perspective. Shalom💛

Question time💛

Father’s Day Reflections: Inspired by Prof, My DadHappy Father’s Day! Join me as I share heartfelt memories of my dad, Prof, and how he showed love in ways that went beyond provision. Shout out to all the dads who are doing their best to leave no doubt in their children's hearts that they're deeply loved.Photo: one of my favorite photos of me with Prof and two of his three grandchildren at the time. He came visiting and we went to watch “Rango”. This was in 2011. Hope you take photos with your children today.

I’m still trying to get over watching the film documentary about Mother Teresa. Like Kai! How did she do it?????? How did she do what? Please listen to find out and please help me make it make sense…. Did you know this about her?

#GratefulHeart: Salt's Reflections on TSSP's 4th Anniversary

Welcome to a special birthday podcast! Salt turns 57 on May 26! #GoldenPlus7! She shares her reflections about this new season as well as a couple of exciting life updates. One thing is sure: God is Good!

Ever wondered if we judge a Christian song by its style instead of the heart? In my latest Salt Talks episode, “Lest We Be Like Michal”, I dive into how The Shack reshaped my view of God’s heart and what David’s dance teaches us about authentic thanksgiving, praise and song-confessions/anthems. Join me as we explore why God values our motives over our moves and challenge the “spirit of Michal” lurking to ensnare us.#SaltTalks #Podcast #Worship #Faith #TheShack #DavidAndMichal

In this deeply personal episode of Salt Talks, Salt revisits a message she first shared 8 years ago.. This episode is dedicated to every African/Nigerian woman who has crossed borders for love.If you're married to or dating a non-African/Nigerian man, this conversation is for you. She is not a lawyer, but she’s speaking from lived experience—painful lessons that have shaped her journey. Please listen with an open heart.This episode is a call for wisdom in love, foresight in relationships, and the importance of leaving no room for confusion after death.Let your love be wise. 💔❤️🕊️

From Loss to Legacy: A Suite Called ShollyIn this episode, Salt shares the story of her sister Sholly—a radiant life gone too soon—and the unexpected, beautiful bond that grief brought into her liffe. From sorrow to serendipity, discover how one online comment led to a life-changing friendship and a stunning tribute across the ocean. A tender reminder that even in loss, love can always finds a way to bloom.

Listen. Rate. Review. Comment. Share🤩Thank you.

A Soft Salt Talks Rant😇

What’s your life “giving”? In this episode of Salt Talks, this is THE question.

Today, Salt shares her reflections on the story of Mary, Peter, and John at the empty tomb and how, now, she believes that God is big enough to handle people who need to see, to believe.Happy Easter Sunday!

To celebrate our 8th year at The Shola Adefolalu Gaska Foundation, I’ve come to share a few key lessons I’ve learned from managing a non-profit in Nigeria. Nothing too deep; just me sharing from my lived experiences. I’m dedicating this podcast to three women who helped me in the very early days: Winifred Ereyi: Betty Abah and Ore Somolu⭐️