The Polished Lens

One thing we may not often remember is the power of our feelings, and the critical part they play in our lives. They could also be so strong sometimes, that hiding them behind our expressions, facial or vocal, becomes really hard to do. However, understanding how they work changes a lot of things. On this episode I share 3 important things to note about feelings. If you want to live more intentionally, you need to be mindful of these and leverage them appropriately.

On this episode of Thriving Stories, we had the opportunity of hearing another 'before and after' story. Opeyemi Jones-Aremu, a Finance Specialist joined us to share some jewels she maximized to thriving in a transition, at home and in life.This is one person that went from seasons of ‘ease and smoothness’, to a season she described as stormy, with floods. She reminds us that our breakthroughs are inspirations for others. And it's great to see her at a point now where she’s intentional to pass on the baton of hope and courage to others, as she continues to thrive.

Confidence, I have discovered, is a trait that tends to differentiate people on many levels. It's what that makes one visible for opportunities, what helps us step into the new even when we feel unprepared, but also that one thing that we need to boost time and time again.On this episode, I recount my story on how I felt a dip in morale at some point, and eventually connected it to the need to boost confidence. I also share 3 key things that you could consider to give that confidence level a boost whenever you need it.

Everyone has as story. Everyone who is in an inspiring place has a before and after, centered around a pivot point. A pivot at which they picked some jewels, which they are willing to share with anyone ready to hear. Thriving Stories is a collection of such stories, featuring individuals intentional to thrive in their spaces and already seeing amazing results.On this episode, the first in the series, our guest was Ayodeji Lawrence, Creator of the Balanced ME Toolbox - a life organization solution available as an app on Google Store. She shared some fine jewels with us, like how she moved from a place of being 'scattered' to providing support for others to organize their lives better & get clarity.

If you could wish for a super power, which would it be and why? If you knew a super hero who had an ability to make a significant change and wasn't using it, what would you do? So technically, according to super hero stories and series, the hero uses that special ability to help others and to keep himself/herself safe... So, what would you do differently today if you discovered, you had an ability that could bring a remarkable change for you and even help others? On this episode, I share a new learning I'm still mastering, on maximizing our power of choice to decide how we respond or react to some life situations.

On this CrossRoads Live session, Oluyemisi Wole-Ojomo (HR Consultant & Career Coach) joined us to share ideas to jumpstarting one's career to the next level and to maintain an outstanding one. There is no better time than now to make sure one is continually positioned for a thriving career and leveraging on all opportunities to stay visible and relevant. If you're looking for the next level or considering moving back to the work place from being home-based, this one is one to listen to.

There are 3 major levels one could be on with respect to money. There's not enough, just enough and then more than enough. We all usually desire more, to move to the next level and enjoy more. The question however is this - are we doing what must be done to bring that change? Are we even aware of what must be done? Bukki Agbeniga, a certified finance coach joined us on this session to share ideas that can equip one to move beyond the no-cool zone, where broke is the norm and not enough is endured, to that path that leads to financial freedom.

Positive parenting is definitely one at the top of our minds as we raise our children. Now it's one thing to desire to do it right and another thing to actually do the right things. Parenting without shouting / yelling is one that Remi Makanjuola, Founder of Grace to Parent highly recommends as an outstanding approach. On this episode, she shares her own CrossRoads Journey, as a recovering shouter, to choosing this route as well as noteworthy tips to help us embrace and implement this concept.

As critical as foundations are to a building, so are roots to a tree. The deeper and stronger these are, the higher the buildings & trees can go, the stronger they are withstanding storms. But, how strong are your foundations? How deep? Or probably we should start here, how aware are you of the roots you need to grow to carry the dreams that you're holding on to? Keep this in mind though, getting this all right, sets you up to win. On 'First Comes The Roots' I try to share highlights of the 4 day workshop we had in May - Rooting To Thrive; where we focused on foundational blocks to thriving - Power of Awareness, The E-Influence, Power of MasterMind and The Thriving Formula. Here's an episode you can come back to, even after 05.06.2020 when the free replay of the videos expires.

Steep curves slide! The steeper a curve the more slippery, and that has been the experience for many in this season - trying to learn new things or master some skills within a shorter time span than before. In this episode, I share some tips on how to stay climbing on every learning curve one gets on, without sliding off. I have jumped on a number myself and can say these tips work, starting with the understanding that you can learn and you can grow!

What you focus on grows! When the word CEDAR came to my heart, as I looked for how to consolidate my work with home-based individuals and those in one life transition or another, I knew there was more to it than being just a 5 letter word. First I discovered 3 amazing things that makes the Cedar Tree/Wood so special. Then within the name I identified 10 words that have surfaced over the years in my conversations and the work I've done - Clarity, Consistency, Expression of Gifts, Excellence, DISCover & Develop, Authenticity, Accountability, Relevance & Reward. So, it was with so much joy that I announced on my birthday this new initiative by The Polished Lens company, representing its online community and coaching program. On this episode I share how the uniqueness of Cedar will shape how I believe we will support people going forward, to Thrive Like CEDAR.

Featuring Damilola Adedeji, Ayodeji Lawrence and Dr Olaoluwatomi Lamikanra. This is the 4th and last episode of the hope series put together to help us win despite the pandemic. It offers ideas & tips on how to realign mindset, habit or strategy in order to adjust sails so we can reach desired destinations. On this episode, we focus on the how this pandemic & lockdown can impact health and how to deal with it.

Featuring Flutterwave Co-Founder, Adeleke Adekoya, Adeolu Akinyemi (MD, A2W), Atinuke Babatunde (Founder, Brand Fusion), Padebi Ojomo (Founder, Elite Business School) and Tobi Awoyemi (Excel Woman). This is the 3rd episode of the hope series put together to help us win despite the pandemic. It offers ideas & tips on how to realign mindset, habit or strategy in order to adjust sails so we can reach desired destinations. This episode is focused on the impact of the pandemic & lock down on business, entrepreneurs and wealth creation perspectives.

Featuring Folasade Olashore, Lovely Kumar, Sola Oyegbade, Mofoluwaso Ilevbare and Yemisi Wole-Ojomo. This is the 2nd episode of the hope series put together to help us win despite the pandemic. It offers ideas & tips on how to realign mindset, habit or strategy in order to adjust sails so we can reach desired destinations. This episode is focused on the impact of the pandemic & lock down on career and the workplace.

Featuring Dr Les Parrott (SYMBIS), Praise Fowowe, Tope Ogunfayo (Fortified Together), OL & Sway Buckley (MarriedpreneurLife), Bolanle Enang, Remi Makanjuola (Grace to Parent) & Elizabeth Ajetunmobi. This is the 1st episode of the hope series put together to help us win despite the pandemic. It offers ideas & tips on how to realign mindset, habit or strategy in order to adjust sails so we can reach desired destinations. This episode is focused on family, particularly marriages and parenting.

A dark cloud is always easy to notice by the 'dense' shadow it casts. Covid19, it's spread and effects have been so drastic, a pandemic had to be declared. Like a cloud no one has been able to fully escape from, particularly with the uncertainty that surrounds it. However we know this of dark clouds, the presence of a silver lining. And on this episode I share certain points on the silver lining from where I see it.

How spicy are you? I bet you wouldn't have thought of the word spicy if you had to describe yourself in just one word. In this episode - Salt, Spice and Everything Nice; I share lessons on what makes us similar with these gifts to our cuisine world including adding flavour and stirring a need for more of what is good and satisfying.

Imagine a life without mirrors. First we would be at the mercy of someone else to look as dashing or proper as we need to when getting dressed. Even cars would be confined to moving in only one direction, or the driver would always need help to maneuver… how limiting. But thank God for mirrors! Did you know that the mirror is not the only tool that gives you a reflection of your true self? Would you be interested in being aware of mirrors, that can help you be more intentional to really become stunning right from the inside? Then this episode is for you.

If you are not clear on how to go about reaching those mind blowing goals you had your eyes on at the start of the year, they would only stay as a list. On The Bull’s Eye, I share 5 keys that I have learnt and used that make all the difference. My favourite would probably be getting the right mindset. Sometimes you may want something really bad, yet your mindset is all wrong. And this alone can keep you where you are. So if you’re still scratching the surface of those goals, this episode is for you.

Childhood dreams are something many of us had growing up. Ofcourse the situations we found ourselves in determined what kind of dream we had. But you see, dreaming isn't only for children. If you have stopped dreaming about a certain future you could have then you need to realize some work needs to be done. We all deserve to have dreams, it's the birthplace of all life's achievements. I start this episode with one of my husband's childhood dreams and nuggets on dreaming right.