Omonye’s Corner
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Omonye’s Corner is a corner of joy, a pocket of blessings and a cove of knowledge. This podcast will aim to provide resources to get by in a world that often doesn’t equip us well enough. We will discuss the biggest issues affecting our world with a special focus on being Black and British. We will discuss financial responsibility, religion, business building, generational wealth, academia and so much more. Don’t worry we will also have more light hearted topics such as the best TV shows at the moment! All by the grace of God! Tell your friends and make sure you tune in!
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Episodes
A Special Guest : An Interview with Faye Bate
August 21, 2021 18:19 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBIn this episode, I get to chat with the one and only Faye Bate! Faye is a 4th year medical student and YouTuber who is just awesome! Tune in to hear us discuss how we are are, the treacherous road to medical school, the challenges whilst there, the responsibilities of being a YouTuber as a medical student, and of course, TV recommendations! Faye's Recommendations were: Line of Duty The Handmaid’s Tale Ginny and Georgia Sex/Life Love Island Cry - BBC Be sure to check out Faye's Chann...
the film + tv + book review
August 08, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBI’m back again! With a spicy episode and even spicier sound quality! TV Recommendations Grey’s Anatomy - Amazon Prime + Disney+ (S1-16) Peaky Blinders - Netflix + BBC iPlayer (S1-5) Summertime - Netflix (S1-2) Film Recommendations Tenet (2020) Something New (2006) A Fall from Grace (2020) Book Recommendation The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vanishing-Half-bestselling-author-Mothers/dp/0349701466/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Be sure to fo...
Guess who’s back, with a collab...
May 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBSo excited for you all to hear today’s episode! I zoomed with @thejnlpodcast, and we discussed everything from the pandemic, to cultural appropriation to hair and even kola nuts 🤣 be sure to follow @thejnlpodcast and @omonyes_corner
Let’s get down to business.
February 14, 2021 18:21 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBOn this week’s episode, I had an amazing time speaking to Leia, English student and founder of Styled by Wasike . We explore the world of hair, running a business, finding your lane, extreme wealth and so much more. Leia’s socials: @open.heart.open.mind - personal @styledbywasike - business Things mentioned in this episode : - Be sure to listen to the Vocalissa Podcast and follow her on Instagram @thevocalissapodcast - Also check out @xsimplynails on Instagram for awesome press on nail...
Pure Financial Vibes. Period.
February 06, 2021 16:02 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBIn the first episode of #financeinfebruary we delved into everything from property to financial literacy, where our taxes go, our preferred supermarkets (it’s the Aldi for me) and so much more. I hope you enjoy this open and honest discussion on finance. We aren’t experts, just 2 women discussing what we know so far. Kristen’s IG @_k.b_ Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @omonyes_corner
Why I Fell Out Of Love With Politics
January 23, 2021 14:01 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBJust some of my musings about politics. Stay safe friends! Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @omonyes_corner
The Degree Workshops: Law with Ife, Chi, Praise and Jean-Daniel
November 28, 2020 18:56 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner is the fourth of the degree workshops! I spoke to my good friends Ife, Praise, Chi and Jean-Daniel about Law! In this episode, my guests explore their motivations to study to law, the application process, how it’s going so far and key advice for getting to their stage! Guests : Ife - 1st Year Law Student, Southampton Praise - 1st Year Law Student, London School of Economics Chi - 1st Year Law Student, Warwick JD - 1st Year Law Student, Degree Appren...
The Degree Workshops : Medicine and Dentistry with Nnebuisi, Efe and Mueed
November 21, 2020 19:03 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThis week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner is the third of the degree workshops! I spoke to my good friends Efe, Mueed and Nnebuisi about Medicine and Dentistry! In this episode, we got into everything from our motivations to study to medicine/dentistry, the application process, how it’s going so far, key advice and pointers, and just our genuine experience. Guests : Efe - 1st Year Medic, Southampton Mueed - 1st Year Dental Student, King’s College London Nnebuisi - 1st Year Medic, Barts (Que...
The Degree Workshops: Film and TV Production with Kristen
November 14, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBThis week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner is the second of the degree workshops! I spoke to my good friend Kristen about Film and Television Production. In this episode, we explored Kristen’s journey to her chosen degree, how it’s going so far, key advice on entering the creative industry, and just general boss energy! Here are the resources for this week’s episode! Be sure to take a look! Kristen’s Top 10 Tips! 1. Experience – This is a field where degrees aren’t going to get you as far as...
The Degree Workshops: Anthropology with Ella and Emily
November 09, 2020 10:14 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThis week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner is the first of the degree workshops! Here I am speaking to Ella and Emily about Social Anthropology. In this episode we explored their journey to their chosen degree, how it’s going so far, and the social experiences in higher education. Below are the resources from this week’s guests (be sure to use them for further education!): Resources relating to Anthropology: Unreported world documentaries on channel 4: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/un...
A discussion on Allyship
October 19, 2020 22:46 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBOn this week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner, I am having a discussion with 4 special guests on the topic of allyship! Zaynah, Ella, Fatmata and Edith join me to delve into what allyship is, the dangers of performative allyship and some tips on how to be a good ally! Socials: feel free to contact guest and have further healthy discussion Zaynah - @zaynah.z Edith - @whereisedith Ella - @ellambp Fatmata - @fxtmatadx Resources: Below are some valuable resources surrounding allyship recommende...
Life Update
October 10, 2020 16:09 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBHow it started vs How it’s going :A cheeky life update Be sure to follow me on IG @omonyes_corner and on Twitter @omonye_s
An Interview with James on Degree Apprenticeships
October 03, 2020 10:54 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBOn this week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner, I am speaking to a special guest, James, about his journey to a degree apprenticeship. We explore every step of his journey to this career path, and James gives all the advice for anyone looking at this option for higher education. Important Resources: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship The government website where all apprenticeships are added on to in the country. You can search by location/industries and you will be directed to the compan...
An Interview with Ife, Founder of the EYG Network, and co- founder of a Christian Union
September 19, 2020 12:58 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBOn this week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner, I am speaking to a very special guest, Ife. Ife is the CEO of the EYG network, the co-founder of a Christian union called Plugged in 4 God and she is part of the Inter - Religious Youth Commonwealth Alliance. Ife is such an inspiration, so I hope you all have your notepad and pen ready for this episode, where Ife drops gems on everything from faith to networking to business! Socials: The EYG Network - @eygnetwork Ife’s Page - @ifeo_x Christian Uni...
A Discussion on Cultural Appropriation
September 13, 2020 23:03 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner, I am speaking to an amazing group of guests about cultural appropriation! Fairooz, Fatmata, Gracie, Zaynah, Timi and I delve into defining cultural appropriation, celebrity examples, and even a debate closer to all of us as young people. We really had so much fun recording this discussion, and we hope you enjoy it too! Take the time to have a listen either alone or with a group of friends! And start a dialogue!! Discuss this issue with your friend...
An Interview with Melissa, a Black Creative and Entrepreneur
September 07, 2020 19:38 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBOn this week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner, I am speaking to a very special guest, Melissa, an amazing black creative with her own photography page and podcast. We explore her journey along her various avenues of creativity, what it means to be a black creative, and the conflict between academia and creativity. Follow Melissa @melissaaa.mmm and @visualissa to see her work! Subscribe to her YouTube channel Visualissa. You can find the Vocalissa Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! So many a...
An Interview with The Black Excellence Network
August 15, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBOn this week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner (my first interview!), I am speaking to Pobor and George, 2 out of the 4 co-founders of the Black Excellence Network. We discuss the vitally important work of the Black Excellence Network, how the project came to be and what they are working towards in the future. Below are all of their social media handles! Instagram- @blackexcellencenetwork LinkedIn- The Black Excellence Network Twitter- @BlackExcelNet Please donate to the GoFundMe for the Black ...
ONE ON ONE: A BLACK LIBERAL AND A BLACK CONSERVATIVE
August 08, 2020 11:04 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBOn this week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner, I am speaking to a very special guest, Alana, about the various events surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement through the lens of being a liberal and a conservative. Below are the resources mentioned in this week’s episode (be sure to use them for further education!): From Me: @medschool_racism - for information on medical racism https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/ian-payne/muslim-bame-communities-coronavirus-pandemic/ - article about ...
Understanding the Brixton Riots feat. My Sister
August 01, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, my sister and I will be delving into some Black British History, and discussing the events of the Brixton Riots and why they were important. Below are links to some articles and videos providing more information on the topic. We hope you enjoy! Follow me on IG @omonyes_corner https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/50035769 Really good resource, and kid-fr...
The Mixed Race Experience
July 18, 2020 08:57 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBOn this week’s episode of Omonye’s Corner, I am speaking to 2 very special guests, Ella and Ché, about their experiences being mixed race. We delve into the challenges of White Passing, the treatment of mixed race individuals by the black community and so much more! Below are the resources mentioned in this week’s episode (be sure to use them for further education!): Google task: look up horizontal hostility Instagram: @mixedracefaces @ellbmp - one of our guests today, Ella has created ...
Anti Blackness in the Muslim Community
July 11, 2020 00:54 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode of Omonye’s Corner, we delve into the topic of Anti-Blackness in the Muslim Community, with 4 special guests. Fatmata, Mueed, Hudayfa, Heba and I discussed how this issues manifests itself in everyday micro aggressions, where my guests believe the antiblackness in the Muslim Community stems from, and what actions can be taken to combat this issue. To be clear, the views represented in this podcast are in reference to Anti-Blackness in the Muslim Community, not in the religion...
The Beginning
June 29, 2020 17:50 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBToday is the first episode of Omonye’s Corner. Listen in to hear what this podcast has to offer! In the second half of the show, I’ll be answering your questions from the Q&A on Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @omonyes_corner. Things mentioned: The Vocalissa podcast (go to @melissaaa.mmm for the link in her bio) The post about UK petitions is up on my IG story. ...