Welcome to Ujana (pron. Oyana) : A Teenager's & Young Adults Journey to Self Love
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Join Carol as she talks to inspiring teens/young adults and mature adults from all walks of life about their journey. Covering a broad range of topics to help teenagers/young adults and parents navigate their way through life and connect with their inner self. A space to hear and celebrate other people’s life lessons, and to get advice and guidance from experts or those who are knowledgeable in their field on everyday life topics and challenges that you can relate to.
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S2: EP4: Raising Passionate Teenagers into Fulfilled Experts No Matter Who Your Parents Are!
January 28, 2021 16:05 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MBToday’s episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Joshua Oshowo, Africa's No 1 Business Automation Consultant and founder of Smart Teens Global. The first global teenage automated platform that gives them access to Career Assessment, Trainers, Mentors and Summer jobs or internships all in one place. Joshua’s passion to help teenagers started after a sad experience of poor career guidance back in secondary school. Also, being a victim of low self-esteem and bullying back in his teens. As ...
S2: EP3 Why Teens and Young Adults should be thinking about their financial future NOW!
January 21, 2021 12:57 - 43 minutes - 81 MBSeries 2, Episode 3 Finance January – Helping teenagers/young adults to make responsible choices On today’s show, I have the pleasure of speaking with Elisabeth Donati, owner of Creative Wealth International creator of Camp Millionaire, Moving Out for Teens and The Money Game. Elisabeth is also author of The Ultimate Allowance and The Money Jars and co-author of Rocks to Riches for kids. Elisabeth has been promoting financial literacy for kids, teens and adults since 2002…ever since she r...
S2: EP2: VROOM VROOM - HOW MUCH IS THAT CAR?
January 14, 2021 15:40 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBSeries 2, Episode 2 Finance January – Helping teenagers/young adults to make responsible decisions Gavin Cameron, Car Buying Guru shares his insights and knowledge about Car Finance. An area, which often gets forgotten, when it comes to financial management/literacy. After several years of working in the motor trade, Gavin and his partner Lee went on a mission to hatch out a plan to remove the mystery that was covering the motor trade. Wanting to make car finance more transparent and eas...
S2: EP1: Mum, Dad, Please Can I have Some Money?!
January 07, 2021 12:58 - 41 minutes - 77.3 MBHappy New Year. Wishing you a great 2021. Amanda van der Gulik shares her story and her passion for teaching children the art of money management. Empowering children and families to become money smart so that they can succeed and become financially independent. Amanda’s started Clever Dough Kids in 2007 to help parents teach financial literacy and entrepreneurship to their children using the power of story-telling. In 2016, she survived a 3 week coma, with only a 20% chance of survival....
Mum, Dad, Please Can I have Some Money?!
January 07, 2021 12:58 - 41 minutes - 77.3 MBHappy New Year. Wishing you a great 2021. Amanda van der Gulik shares her story and her passion for teaching children the art of money management. Empowering children and families to become money smart so that they can succeed and become financially independent. Amanda’s started Clever Dough Kids in 2007 to help parents teach financial literacy and entrepreneurship to their children using the power of story-telling. In 2016, she survived a 3 week coma, with only a 20% chance of survival....
EP37: LIFE IS ONLY A REFLECTION OF WHAT WE ALLOW OURSELVES TO SEE
December 23, 2020 12:53 - 14 minutes - 27.8 MBJoin me as I reflect and celebrate Ujana’s journey. I also share my plans for Ujana. Thank you for your support and love. Wishing you all a peaceful and joyful Holiday Season and endless blessings for 2021 and beyond. Peace and Love Carol
EP36: Always Take Your Lunch Break
December 17, 2020 16:12 - 1 hour - 155 MBI had the pleasure interviewing Michael Earle who is an award winning Well-being Consultant, Speaker, Trainer & Mental Health Complex Needs Practitioner. Michael helps people to discover that by using simple practices they can enhance and improve their well-being at work and in their personal lives. He is a great advocate of self-care, and inspires people to prioritise themselves by ‘Always taking their lunch break’. Born in Cardiff, Michael was brought up in a tight family household. His...
EP35: All Will Be OK
December 10, 2020 16:35 - 57 minutes - 107 MBMichael Byrd, Real Estate &Mortgage Broker, and Writer. Michael shares his harrowing, painful and dysfunctional childhood. Daily life was a struggle and full of humiliation and hate. Subjected to physical, sexual and drug abuse, Michael experienced things no one should ever experience especially at such a tender age. Caused by those who were in a position of power and authority. In his words ‘he was the manifestation of everything his mother loathed’. His experience lead to problems with...
EP34: Own Your Space
December 03, 2020 13:44 - 1 hour - 123 MBSiam Hurlock-Noel, Therapist. I had the pleasure to interview my childhood friend Siam, who is an amazing lady. Siam battled with self esteem issues in her teens, always taking a backseat and not owning her voice or space. It was in her twenties she found out that she was dyslexic. Despite her limiting beliefs, Siam went on to achieve many great things in her life. At the beginning of her career, Siam was a hair stylist, working with an eclectic mix of people in the media and editorial i...
EP33: Free Yourself From The Shackles Of Your Mind
November 26, 2020 16:43 - 1 hour - 140 MBWinco Chau, Air Veteran, Counsellor, Executive Coach and Lifestyle Coach. I had the privilege and the honour to chat with Winco Chau who is a Air Veteran, Counsellor, Executive Coach and Lifestyle Coach. Coming from a defence background, Chau spent his childhood in Airforce stations, being educated in various schools, colleges and universities across Indian subcontinent. Growing up with disempowering beliefs and a weak mental status, with no focus, purpose or goals, Winco cruised through...
EP32: What Value Do You Bring To The Table?
November 19, 2020 13:04 - 1 hour - 145 MBI had the honour to interview Clare Rudo, Global Category Leader Real Estate and Facilities, and Founder of Clarerudocollections.com. Clare is an exceptional young lady doing exceptional things. She is all about the power of stories, especially those that drive and dare to lead action for a positive impact and value for women and young Africans and Africa. Born in Zimbabwe and now residing in Switzerland, Clare talks candidly about her life. At the age of 12, she went to Boarding School w...
What Value Do You Bring To The Table?
November 19, 2020 13:04 - 1 hour - 145 MBI had the honour to interview Clare Rudo, Global Category Leader Real Estate and Facilities, and Founder of Clarerudocollections.com. Clare is an exceptional young lady doing exceptional things. She is all about the power of stories, especially those that drive and dare to lead action for a positive impact and value for women and young Africans and Africa. Born in Zimbabwe and now residing in Switzerland, Clare talks candidly about her life. At the age of 12, she went to Boarding School w...
EP31: Holding Onto Your Dreams
November 12, 2020 14:48 - 1 hour - 137 MBJackie Daley – Teacher, Motivator and Mother shares her wonderful story: · How she held onto her childhood dream to become a teacher. · Being in a teenage relationship that did not serve her. · Overcoming anxiety, fear and depression on her self development and spiritual Journey. · Why stories have always been at the core of her being · Her 6R process to deal with family conflicts caused by excessive screen time · Her 10 step routine to rebalance · Lots of powerful insights and advice...
EP30: Don't Lose Sight Of Who You Are
November 05, 2020 16:18 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBRachel Frei Bandieri, Outdoor Explorer, Author and Mindset Mentor shares her story. As a child, animals, especially dogs and horses were Rachel’s best friends. At the age of 13 she developed severe eating disorders, a mean to cope with an identity crisis - trying to fit in and be accepted. Despite her struggles, her rebel temperament along with a vivid imagination and a certain pride got her through these hard times. Rachel excelled at school. She got a Master in Laws, and did a post-gradu...
EP29: Destruction Creates New Opportunities
October 29, 2020 14:12 - 45 minutes - 84 MBVeronika Winski, founder of The Dream Life Formula shares her story and insights into living a purposeful life. Veronika was born in America but grew up in Poland. Despite living in a communist country, her childhood was not affected because of her birth status. She remembers having lots of fun and was able to leave the county and travel the world with her family, experiencing different cultures. Her world flipped upside down at the age of 13 when her parents decided to move to America. Th...
EP28: Beauty Starts Within
October 22, 2020 16:10 - 1 hour - 132 MBJazee Womack, Cosmetologist, Owner and Founder of Just Jazee Beauty, shares her story about resilience and determination. At the age of 13 she found her true calling. After her mother recovered from an emergency surgery she had to maintain her own hair and learnt how to braid. She tapped into her talent and started to do her friends and family’s hair. That’s when her entrepreneurial spirit came to life, and she began to build up her clientele. Dealing with identity issues and other challe...
EP27: When Hope is Crushed, the Heart is Crushed
October 15, 2020 15:52 - 1 hour - 139 MBTelma Dias de Brito, Student Language Teacher. Navigating through her childhood and teenage years wasn’t an easy feat. Born in Portugal, Telma was uprooted on many occasions so that her parents could seek a better life. Switzerland seemed to tick all the right boxes. However, as soon as Telma entered education she had a rude awakening. From the tender age of 6 years old, Telma was subjected to emotional and physical racism by some teachers. Yearning to be heard and accepted, she became r...
EP26: Insightfully Humble
October 08, 2020 13:37 - 56 minutes - 104 MBNelson Beltijar, Life & Executive Coach worked hard all his life. Climbed the career ladder, reached the top, became very successful, and then suddenly his world came crashing down, after being diagnosed with cancer. Nelson’s story is truly an inspirational one. Refusing to be a victim during his childhood, he used a technique called mental imagery, which he practiced throughout his life when faced with challenging situations. Little did he know that this technique would save his life. He...
EP25: Finding Love and Finding Your True Purpose
October 01, 2020 14:21 - 58 minutes - 109 MBLenita Reeves, Purposehouse Publishing shares her story. Lenita’s childhood and teen years were formative. After her parents divorced when she was 7 yrs old, she experienced a lot of pain and struggle for love. As a result, during her teen years she embarked on a journey that led her into wrong relationships and being date raped. With a great support system, and a strong and positive mindset, also knowing that she had a purpose in life, Lenita was able to confront her horrific experience he...
Finding Love and Finding Your True Purpose
October 01, 2020 14:21 - 58 minutes - 109 MBLenita Reeves, Purposehouse Publishing shares her story. Lenita’s childhood and teen years were formative. After her parents divorced when she was 7 yrs old, she experienced a lot of pain and struggle for love. As a result, during her teen years she embarked on a journey that led her into wrong relationships and being date raped. With a great support system, and a strong and positive mindset, also knowing that she had a purpose in life, Lenita was able to confront her horrific experience he...
How Poetry Saved My Life
September 24, 2020 12:22 - 1 hour - 115 MBI had the pleasure of interviewing Telixia Inico who is a Spoken Word Artist, Published Author, Public Speaker, Creative Entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of LDN Creates Ltd. Telixia has had a colourful journey. Misunderstood at school because of her dyslexia, Telixia discovered poetry and used it as an outlet to express her emotions and teach herself to read and write. At 13, she joined one of the biggest girl gangs in London. Girls who shared the same pain, struggles and indifferences ...
EP24: How Poetry Saved My Life
September 24, 2020 12:22 - 1 hour - 115 MBI had the pleasure of interviewing Telixia Inico who is a Spoken Word Artist, Published Author, Public Speaker, Creative Entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of LDN Creates Ltd. Telixia has had a colourful journey. Misunderstood at school because of her dyslexia, Telixia discovered poetry and used it as an outlet to express her emotions and teach herself to read and write. At 13, she joined one of the biggest girl gangs in London. Girls who shared the same pain, struggles and indifferences ...
EP23: Life Isn't A Steady Progession
September 18, 2020 15:05 - 1 hour - 115 MBSir John Hegarty, Founder and Creative Director of Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) and Founder of The Garage Soho, shares his wisdom and knowledge about how he navigated through life to build one of the most admired global Advertising Agencies. John talks candidly about his life and offers advice about education and creativity. He stresses the importance of becoming great at one thing as that will make you powerful. Lots more insights. Tune in and enjoy!
Life is a Steady Progession
September 18, 2020 15:05 - 1 hour - 115 MBSir John Hegarty, Founder and Creative Director of Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) and Founder of The Garage Soho, shares his wisdom and knowledge about how he navigated through life to build one of the most admired global Advertising Agencies. John talks candidly about his life and offers advice about education and creativity. He stresses the importance of becoming great at one thing as that will make you powerful. Lots more insights. Tune in and enjoy!
Life Isn't A Steady Progession
September 18, 2020 15:05 - 1 hour - 115 MBSir John Hegarty, Founder and Creative Director of Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) and Founder of The Garage Soho, shares his wisdom and knowledge about how he navigated through life to build one of the most admired global Advertising Agencies. John talks candidly about his life and offers advice about education and creativity. He stresses the importance of becoming great at one thing as that will make you powerful. Lots more insights. Tune in and enjoy!
EP22: Your Circumstances Do Not Have To Define You
September 10, 2020 16:19 - 1 hour - 58 MBRadojka Miljevic, Management Consultant shares her interesting story. Growing up as a daughter of Serbian migrants (fleeing the Second World War) her childhood was unconventional. Not only did she have to deal with cultural issues but also the death of her mother at the age of 7, and being the only female in a predominately male household. Despite dealing with confidence and identity issues this did not stop her excelling at school and University. Her drive: wanting her life to be be...
Your Circumstances Do Not Have To Define You
September 10, 2020 16:19 - 1 hour - 58 MBRadojka Miljevic, Management Consultant shares her interesting story. Growing up as a daughter of Serbian migrants (fleeing the Second World War) her childhood was unconventional. Not only did she have to deal with cultural issues but also the death of her mother at the age of 7, and being the only female in a predominately male household. Despite dealing with confidence and identity issues this did not stop her excelling at school and University. Her drive: wanting her life to be be...
EP21: Being on the Other Side of the Table.
September 08, 2020 11:18 - 29 minutes - 22.5 MBDiana Kaufman, College Advisor and Host of College Advice in Nanoseconds interviews me about my journey and Ujana.
Being on the Other Side of the Table.
September 08, 2020 11:18 - 29 minutes - 22.5 MBDiana Kaufman, College Advisor and Host of College Advice in Nanoseconds interviews me about my journey and Ujana.
You Are Enough and The Art of Communication
September 03, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBDesiree Panlilio, Teen Life Coach shares her passion and mission to empower teenagers to reach their full potential. Her mantra is communication, communication, communication! It's ok for teenagers to mess up. Empowering them to find their own solutions is key. Building Communities and relationships is also at the heart of her message. You can't help feeling Desiree's passion and love. A definite listen for teenagers and parents.
EP20: You Are Enough and The Art of Communication
September 03, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBDesiree Panlilio, Teen Life Coach shares her passion and mission to empower teenagers to reach their full potential. Her mantra is communication, communication, communication! It's ok for teenagers to mess up. Empowering them to find their own solutions is key. Building Communities and relationships is also at the heart of her message. You can't help feeling Desiree's passion and love. A definite listen for teenagers and parents.
EP19: The Importance of Self Care and Giving Back
September 01, 2020 13:15 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBDionne Lackey, Life Solutions Coach and Massage therapist shares invaluable tips about self care by taking a wholistic approach. She also explains why she is a huge advocate for giving back and having multiple income streams, and why both are important.
The Importance of Self Care and Giving Back
September 01, 2020 13:15 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBDionne Lackey, Life Solutions Coach and Massage therapist shares invaluable tips about self care by taking a wholistic approach. She also explains why she is a huge advocate for giving back and having multiple income streams, and why both are important.
EP18: Life as a Teenage Parent and Acceptance
August 28, 2020 14:50 - 55 minutes - 40.5 MBCarla Magdalene, Business Coach, Consultant and Creator of learning content for Parents and Educators. Carla shares her journey from growing up in a single parent household in Scotland to adapting to life in Nottingham, to navigating and accepting life as a teenage parent. She also offers great advice along the way - being honest with your parents, learning how to speak your truth and how to use social media to your advantage.
Life as a Teenage Parent and Acceptance
August 28, 2020 14:50 - 55 minutes - 40.5 MBCarla Magdalene, Business Coach, Consultant and Creator of learning content for Parents and Educators. Carla shares her journey from growing up in a single parent household in Scotland to adapting to life in Nottingham, to navigating and accepting life as a teenage parent. She also offers great advice along the way - being honest with your parents, learning how to speak your truth and how to use social media to your advantage.
Who Are You Hanging Out With?
August 25, 2020 11:38 - 49 minutes - 38.4 MBAmika Ezer, Radio Promotions Executive at Universal Music label talks about the importance of having a good set of friends and having an open communication with your parents. Also the importance of networking, as well as listening to your intuition and building up resilience.
EP17: Who Are You Hanging Out With?
August 25, 2020 11:38 - 49 minutes - 38.4 MBAmika Ezer, Radio Promotions Executive at Universal Music label talks about the importance of having a good set of friends and having an open communication with your parents. Also the importance of networking, as well as listening to your intuition and building up resilience.
EP16: Letting Your Children Express and Explore Themselves
August 21, 2020 13:45 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBMary Tapa, Transformational Life Coach and Speaker, talks about her childhood in Cameroon. Now living in America. She shares lots of insights. From the importance of listening to your children, to overcoming limiting beliefs, to practicing the power of intention. And much much more! Another Powerful Conversation.
Letting Your Children Express and Explore Themselves
August 21, 2020 13:45 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBMary Tapa, Transformational Life Coach and Speaker, talks about her childhood in Cameroon. Now living in America. She shares lots of insights. From the importance of listening to your children, to overcoming limiting beliefs, to practicing the power of intention. And much much more! Another Powerful Conversation.
EP15: Doing what you Love
August 18, 2020 20:35 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBRick Elgood, Director, takes us along his journey from growing up in Yorkshire, to walking the artistic road and making an impact in Jamaica. He also shares his latest initiative in Africa, teaching children to tell their story through film.
Doing what you Love
August 18, 2020 20:35 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBRick Elgood, Director, takes us along his journey from growing up in Yorkshire, to walking the artistic road and making an impact in Jamaica. He also shares his latest initiative in Africa, teaching children to tell their story through film.
Why kindness goes a long way
August 14, 2020 15:46 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBDiana Kauffman, College Advisor, talks about her life in Caracus, Venezuela and about the importance of Personal Growth and Kindness.
EP14: Why kindness goes a long way
August 14, 2020 15:46 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBDiana Kauffman, College Advisor, talks about her life in Caracus, Venezuela and about the importance of Personal Growth and Kindness.
EP13: The Value of Being Different, Distinctive and Authentic
August 12, 2020 17:45 - 56 minutes - 42.7 MBJim Carroll, Advertising Planner, Former Chairman of BBH, UK and Brand Consultant, talks about his life. Stressing the importance of creativity, finding your passion and the importance of working hard and being exceptional at what you do, especially in the work place. Offering powerful advice and tips throughout.
The Value of Being Different, Distinctive and Authentic
August 12, 2020 17:45 - 56 minutes - 42.7 MBJim Carroll, Advertising Planner, Former Chairman of BBH, UK and Brand Consultant, talks about his life. Stressing the importance of creativity, finding your passion and the importance of working hard and being exceptional at what you do, especially in the work place. Offering powerful advice and tips throughout.
EP12: Fighting your own battles and being bold
August 06, 2020 21:51 - 54 minutes - 39.5 MBGin Godden Visual Effects Producer offers great advice about the importance of communication, self exploration, respect and how to navigate within different cultural groups.
Fighting your own battles and being bold
August 06, 2020 21:51 - 54 minutes - 39.5 MBGin Godden Visual Effects Producer offers great advice about the importance of communication, self exploration, respect and how to navigate within different cultural groups.
EP11: Investing in your Creativity
August 06, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 37 MBRania, Creative and Creative Coach talks about growing up and living in Ghana. Also, championing the importance of inventing and recreating yourself, and engaging in Deep Play. As well as offering powerful spiritual advice along the way.
Investing in your Creativity
August 06, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 37 MBRania, Creative and Creative Coach talks about growing up and living in Ghana. Also, championing the importance of inventing and recreating yourself, and engaging in Deep Play. As well as offering powerful spiritual advice along the way.
Be the change that you want to see in the world
August 06, 2020 11:54 - 35 minutes - 27.5 MBAdrian Grant, Entertainment & Media Producer speaks openly about his journey. Despite facing and overcoming obstacles, he has produced magazines, books, records, videos, television, concerts and theatre shows. He even met Michael Jackson along the way.