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The TA Podcast with Tola Alabi
A platform created by Tola TA Alabi, to help you learn how to live a more intentional, meaningful and purposeful life.
Episodes
- The TA Podcast with Tola Alabi
My Struggles: December 2021
In this recording, I share one of the lowest points in my life and career. I want people to understand that we all have struggles and insecurities no matter…
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I Can't Stay Committed to Anything
In this podcast, I talk about focus and contentment as key elements to staying committed to work and relationships.
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I've Lost My Passion For Work.
In this podcast, I answer a question concerning sudden, extended disinterest in work you've always loved doing.
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Money Management: Savers, Spenders & Stewards
In this podcast, I share my thoughts on the concept of effective money management.
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What All Men Must Discover Before Marriage.
In this podcast,I discuss the influence of women on men in expressing themselves in work and life.
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3 Esteem Killers: Begging, Borrowing & Business
In this podcast, I discuss how begging, borrowing and business can ruin our esteem.
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Who's a Man: Exploring Sex and Sexuality
In this podcast, I teach about why many men have deep insecurities about their masculinity and suggest how they can overcome them.
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Career, Business and NYSC
In this podcast, I talk with students in my design academy about the career, starting a business and getting the best out if the national youth service.
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Ideology vs Reality
In this podcast, I discuss how to find peace and happiness by harmonising our personal ideologies with our reality.
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Advice for the Struggling Creative
In this live session. I answer questions on real life challenges creatives face.
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Branding 101: Masterclass for Businesses And Creatives.
If you are a buisness owner or a designer interested in branding, this podcast is a MUST for you.
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When Things Don't Work Out The Way You Plan.
In this podcast, I talk about how to cope with events that seem like failures or disappointments.
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How Social Media Hinders Building A Business.
In this podcast, I talk about how I went about building my design business without social media.
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Finding Your True Self
This is a recording of a session where I teach about how to find your true identity which is the key to living a happy life.
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Get Married to Your Friend; What Does This Mean?
In this podcast, I talk about friendship in marriage and 3 things that kill friendship in marriage.
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Lessons for Men in Their 20s and 30s
This is a recording of a session I had with my mentees, answering questions pertaining to life, career and business.
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How To Find Contentment In Life
In this podcast, I discuss the ever elusive human capacity to be content.
- The TA Podcast with Tola Alabi
Can Women Truly Love
In this podcast, I answer a question from my mentee on topic of finding true unselfish love as a man.
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The Climber, The Builder & The Influencer : Defining Your Matrix of Success.
In this podcast, I identify 3 types of workers and what success means to each of them.
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Stop Searching For Love
In this podcast, I answer questions on relationships and finding the right life partner for you as a single person.
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Design Business Q&A: Skill, Career And Retirement.
In this question and answer session I answer questions pertaining to the design business, design skill and retirement prospects for designers.
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Clarity vs Confusion: The Battle For Your True Identity.
This is a recording of a live teaching session I had with members of my mentoring club. I teach them about the 3 steps to clarity and the 3 agents of confusion.
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When God Gives You A Blank Cheque.
In this class I discuss lessons from the life of the biblical king Solomon. I talk about 3 things that motivate our human desires.
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Should I Quit or Should I Be Patient?
In this podcast, I answer a question about distinguishing between a cause worth pursuing and one that should be abandoned.
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Challenging Your Insecurities
In this podcast, I answer questions from some members of my mentoring club. We discuss our personal insecurities and how they limit our progress, fulfilment…
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5 Types of Thinkers; Which Are You?
In this podcast, I analyse 5 levels of thinking and talk about their respective pitfalls.
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When You Run Out of Money As An Entrepreneur.
In this podcast, I advice entrepreneurs and business people on what to do, when they are broke.
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5 Essential Steps to Becoming A Respected Creative.
In this podcast I discuss the journey to creativity and why every step is important.
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Why You Have a Problem With Time Management.
This podcast is a recording a session with members of my mentoring club. Here we discuss effective time management.
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Do You Really Need A University Education
In this podcast I answer a question about the need for a university education.
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Passion, Profit & People; What is Your Career Motivation?
In this podcast, I answer a question on how to stay motivated in your career.
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Borrowing Money to Start A Business
In this podcast cast, I answer a question from my Telegram group on whether it is advisable to borrow money to start a business.
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The Wise, The Safe and The Foolish
In this podcast talk about 3 mindsets and attitudes that form 3 basic personalities; wise people, safe people and foolish people.
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Finding True Happiness: The Body, Soul & Spirit
In this podcast, I talk about how to find happiness in life, by effectively using the three God given resources of the body, soul and spirit.
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How to Attract Blessings to Your Business.
In this podcast, I discuss the importance of a business owner identifying whom they sent to serve.
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Ask Me Anything
In this clarity session. I give people the opportunity to ask me their nagging questions on personal life and business. It was a really interesting session.
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3 Valuable Things I Learnt in My 18 Year Journey As A Designer.
In this podcast, I discuss important lessons about sharing, consistently giving value and doing personal projects.
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Why I Earned Less Money in 2022. Some Things to Think About Before the New Year.
In this podcast talk about my experience over the past 2years and why earning less money isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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Dropping Out of School: Why It's Such A Tough Decision.
In this podcast I talk about why deciding to discontinue formal education is a decision people have always grappled with.
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A Man Isn't The Provider, A Woman Isn't The Carer: The Identity Crisis Pressure.
In this podcast I share a recording of a conversation I had with my mentees on true personal identity, and the difference between doing your work and having a…
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Scale vs Growth: Why Am I Not Growing As A Business?
In this podcast, I discuss the idea of growth in business and why a lot of entrepreneurs beat themselves up unnecessarily.
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Eat Your Quail: Working that Job You Don't Really Like To Survive On Your Way to Your Dream Job.
In this podcast I discuss my experience coming back from schooling in Canada to establish my "dream" life in Nigeria.
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Why I Lived With My Parents Till I Was 31.
In this podcast I discuss premature responsibilities budding entrepreneurs take upon themselves that stunt or slow down their business growth .
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I Got What I Wanted. Why Am I Still Unhappy?
In this podcast I talk about why we sometimes feel unfulfilled even when we get things we've always desired.
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The Problem with Career Day.
In this podcast I discuss the problems i've identified with present ways in which schools and parents express the concept of Career Day. Contact Me: WhatsApp…
- The TA Podcast with Tola Alabi
Why Everyone Needs Life Branding
In this podcast I elaborate on the concept of Life Branding and why I believe it's an integral part of everyone's life.
- The TA Podcast with Tola Alabi
5 Cures to Unproductivity
In this podcast I have discussion with my mentee Mario on the subject of productivity; what it means and how to make it a lifestyle.
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The Hustle Culture Problem
In this podcast, I talk with two of my mentees Bright and Temi about hustle culture, japa mentality and finding your unique voice in a crowded world.
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Improving Your Earnings as a Design Creative.
In this podcast, I talk about pricing your work and how to increase your opportunities to earn as a designer.
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The Beauty of Self Expression: Structured vs Spontaneous
In this podcast I discuss 2 types of personalities; structured most times perceived as rigid and boring, then spontaneous most times perceived as unreliable…
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Telegram Group Q&A Session.
In this podcast, I take time to answer design business and career questions, asked by creatives in Telegram community.
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I Feel Guilty Using "Cracked" Software, But I can't Afford the Original
In this podcast I tell a story.
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Going from "Good Guy" to "Bad Guy"
In this podcast I discuss overcoming the trap of continously doing free work for friends and family at the risk of being regarded as a "bad person".
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How to Choose a Mentor
In this podcast, I answer a question about things to consider when choosing a Mentor.
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Don't be a 40year old Solopreneur
In this podcast, I discuss 5 disadvantages of running a business alone at 40.
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You are Weird and that's Fine
In this podcast, I discuss how creativity can sometimes show up as weird behaviour especially in childhood. I tell my personal story.
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How To Get Better At Design.
In this podcast, I share a recording of my logo design training course. I discuss with my students the secret to improving your skill and building a successful…
- The TA Podcast with Tola Alabi
You aren't Coca-Cola, Nike or Apple; You are a small business.
In this podcast I discuss the rather unhealthy yet popular approach of comparing small startups with global brands in a bid to teach them business strategy.
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Lessons From Naija Hip Hop "Culture"
In this podcast, I talk about the cultural identity crisis impoverishing Nigerians and Africans at large.
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How I Became a Founder Institute Mentor.
In this podcast, I discuss how I became a mentor on the world's largest pre-seed accelerator; Founder Institute.