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Life in Brown

Motunrayo Oladeji 73 Episodes Jul 30, 2026

Life in Brown is a podcast that explores books, ideas, and conversations to help listeners learn more about life, business, and personal growth. It features book recommendations, podcast gems, and honest discussions with African entrepreneurs in the UK diaspora. Topics range from identity and business to personal development and the immigrant experience.

Episodes

My Summer Reading List: What I'm Reading and Why
My Summer Reading List: What I'm Reading and Why Jul 30, 2026 00:11:27 I share my summer reading list and why I picked each book from my local library. I talk about choosing library books as a budget-friendly way to read more over the summer, my love for historical fiction, and my interest in stories about women, ambition, identity and change.From Nigerian contemporary fiction to historical novels set in different periods, I reflect on the books I’m excited to read a
How to simplify your natural hair care routine
How to simplify your natural hair care routine Feb 27, 2025 00:10:54 Have you been thinking about simplifying your hair care routine? In this episode, former hairstylist Isabel Imhogiemhe addresses common hair concerns such as slow hair growth, styling challenges, and product selection and shares practical tips on improving length retention, choosing simple yet stylish hairstyles, and selecting appropriate hair products.Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for podca
New year, new intentions
New year, new intentions Jan 30, 2025 00:07:05 Did you set any new resolutions this year? My husband, Ayo and I share some of our plans for the year and what we want to work on. I also share a podcast that inspired some of these changes.Subscribe to the podcast newsletter: https://rayo.substack.com/Instagram: @lifeinbrown_
Books we loved in 2024
Books we loved in 2024 Dec 26, 2024 00:25:53 Are you looking for something to read over the holidays or in 2025? Ore Abidoye and Motunrayo Oladeji share some of the books we enjoyed this year.Ore’s picks00:45: Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors04:19: Tremor by Teju Cole08:17 Book 3: In Memoriam by Alice WinnMotunrayo’s picks13:18: Motunrayo’s reading plans for 202513:56: The Queen of Sugar Hill by Reshonda Tate17:03: Scandalous Women by Gill Paul2
Growing a Creative Business with Ayo Oladeji
Growing a Creative Business with Ayo Oladeji Sep 5, 2024 00:10:31 I spoke with my husband - Ayo, about growing our photography and videography business - Morayo Photography, in the UK. 00:21 Ayo's Journey into Entrepreneurship 02:20 Challenges in Running a Photography Business 03:42 Dealing with Challenges at Events 04:40 Enjoyable Aspects of Photography and Videography 06:13 Advice for Aspiring Photographers 08:27 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts Contact the
Into This: Sports Documentaries
Into This: Sports Documentaries Aug 1, 2024 00:17:48 It's Olympic season. Netflix released a few sports documentaries just before Paris 2024. My brother Korede joined me on this episode to discuss the documentary Sprint: The World's Fastest Runners. We shared what we're looking forward to in this year's games. I also shared my thoughts on Simone Biles Rising (also on Netflix). Subscribe to the podcast newsletter for more recommendat
Into This: The Bear, The Fall Guy and Owning Manhattan
Into This: The Bear, The Fall Guy and Owning Manhattan Jul 2, 2024 00:05:52 Toby and Lerit from the How Does That Sound podcast join me to share their recent TV favourites: 'The Bear,' a drama-comedy series, and 'The Fall Guy,' a romantic-action movie. 00:00 Welcome to Life in Brown 00:05 Introducing the 'Into This' series, where you can share your TV, podcast and book recommendations 00:25 How to Share Your Recommendations 00:45 Guest Recommendati
Behind the scenes: Making an independent podcast
Behind the scenes: Making an independent podcast May 7, 2024 00:07:55 I was a guest on the How Does That Sound podcast and shared a clip from my guest feature on the show. We spoke about our experiences creating independent podcasts and shared some tips from our experiences as podcasters. Check out the full episode.
What Comes with Motherhood with Adebusola Ekoko
What Comes with Motherhood with Adebusola Ekoko Oct 12, 2023 00:05:54 I chatted with entrepreneur and mom of two, Adebusola Ekoko, about her new online platform for women called Let Me Tell You Something. Some of the highlights include: - Creating a safe space where women can speak openly and honestly about our lives - The importance of speaking candidly about the hard parts of motherhood - Why spaces like Let Me Tell You Something are necessary for women Subscrib
From Fashion Dreams to Building a Fabric Design Company with Adebusola Ekoko
From Fashion Dreams to Building a Fabric Design Company with Adebusola Ekoko Sep 14, 2023 00:20:02 When we think about careers in the fashion industry, what often comes to mind are fashion designers, models and fashion photographers. But there are many other roles in this industry. I spoke with Adebusola Ekoko about launching Grapes Pattern Bank - a surface pattern business in Nigeria and designing prints for fashion brands such as Kemi Telford and Kai Collective. Adebusola shared: What her p
Q&A: Finding Time for Creative Side Projects with a Day Job
Q&A: Finding Time for Creative Side Projects with a Day Job Aug 23, 2023 00:08:06 I make this show alongside my day job in higher education and a challenge that I've had is staying consistent with creating content for this podcast and my newsletter. This episode was inspired by a question I got on social media about finding time for creative projects like a blog, podcast or YouTube when you have other responsibilities. You'll hear a few tips from author and product mana
Getting a Job in Marketing with Ibukun Oyegbesan
Getting a Job in Marketing with Ibukun Oyegbesan Aug 9, 2023 00:21:19 Ibukun Oyegbesan works as a Marketing Campaign Manager at British Airways in London. She shares: What working in marketing in the travel industry's like The skills and knowledge that are needed to get into this field Her favourite and most challenging parts of her role Why she decided to start a business alongside her day job Reach out to Ibukun for your gifting needs on Instagram @sho

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