This one's for the girlies everywhere who've ever felt like they're never enough — newsflash: you are. *Cue Diana Ross' I'm Coming Out*

The Epitome of Beauty took about two weeks to write because, from head to toe, you are a masterpiece, and I had to take my time to craft something beautiful for you.

I hope you listen and love it. And if you don't listen to or love it, you obviously hate beautiful things.

Share with all your girlfriends...Share on all your socials...Share because you're a girl's girl or a girl's guy, as the case may be.

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Background Music: Arike by Kunnmie (Instrumental) Created with the Moises App.

This is an Ode to many people, in many places, in many spheres of life. I see you, and so do the clouds. Particularly, my heart goes out to the people of Benue State, Nigeria.

On the day I recorded this, the clouds looked to be pure artistry from the creator, yet at the same time, they mirrored the chaos of the earth we live in.

I would like to transition to this style (spoken word/ poetry) as my content - it feels more natural and unforced, and I don't feel as drained creating this - I actually like it. So, take this as a public service announcement and apology, I think some of my episodes would sound like "a movie in your ear" from now on.

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Background Music: Situation by Asa (Instrumental) Created with the Moises App

This is a bonus episode that simply reminds us that there is more to what we see and what we presume most times. We decided to live with the watchword, first know, and then discover (p.s.: you'll get it when you listen to the episode).

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chapters

00:00 - I think you've misjudged...

01:24 - Changing perceptions and shifting paradigms

04:22: I'm honestly impressed that you're still here

What happens when things don't work out the way we planned? When the goal is not goaling? *cries in Sabinus* Are our emotions somehow connected to our goals?

I spoke to a couple of friends making moves to hear how their dreams are coming along, and recorded their responses and a great tip for when your dreams are not coming together.

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CHAPTERS

The Hook - 00:00 - 00:45

When the goal is not goaling - 00:46 - 03:10

Suni Williams One - 03:11 - 03:42

Q. How are your dreams coming along - 03:43 - 06:08

Your Emotions and Goals - 06:09 - 08:16

Reframing Expectations and Acceptance - 08:17 - 09:55

Suni Williams Two - 09:56 - 10:45

Discrediting the Waiting - 10:46 - 12:25

Not my dream - 12:26 - 18:35

In Progress - 18:36 - 19:38

Background Music - 7th Heaven by Dave Guy

The Year I left mean comments on the internet by The Woke Salaryman

Suni Williams One & Two - Rescued NASA Astronauts give remarks, as streamed by LiveNOW from FOX

More on Suni and Butch

Your 20s are often described as the defining decade, a time meant for spontaneous fun and excitement.

So, when you find yourself already tired of tomorrow, today, you know it’s time to pack a bag and hit the road.

Mariam and I tell all as we dive into everything travel-related—from crazy travel stories to helpful travel tips in this episode.

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CHAPTERS

The monotony of life - 00:00

Changing world of travel - 01:28

Simon Kim on Uncertainty - 01:44

Introducing Adedire - 02:04

Tip No. 1 - 04:28

Adedire's First Solo Trip - 06:50

Tip No. 2 - 11:24

Swapping Travel Stories - 15:09

Tip No. 3 - 21:38

Why we don't take trips; Travel Vloggers - 22:50

The loneliness of solo trips - 25:18

Final Thoughts - 26:57

MUSIC

- Clair De Lune by Claude Debussy

- No Love In Lagos by Show Dem Camp, The Cavemen, and Nsikak David

- 7th Heaven by Dave Guy

TRAVEL VLOGGERS

- Alma Asinobi

- Ijeawele Blog

- Ipinmi

CLIPS

- Simon Kim: i took a gap year to travel the world.

- CNN 10: The changing world of travel

Finally and God willing, an episode of the Jade Speaks podcast has made it out of the library and graces your eardrums after months-long hiatus.

In this episode, Jade addresses grief and other emotions that some people will experience very soon*chuckles in gbegborun*.She also talks about happiness and throws thought-provoking questions to you - the listener.

Jade also drops a poem in this episode, you will love it, might hate it, should share it. Happy Listening.

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It's been three (3) years of creating value with our words. This episode is a little intro to the love, light, and greatness that the third season of Jade Speaks has to offer.

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SCRIPT

00:00 - 00:22 - A Prayer for a new season

00:35 - 01:05 - Embracing New Perspectives

01:05 - 02:01 - Celebrating three years of podcasting

02:03 - 02:53 - Growth and Evolution

03:00 - 03:27 - Bye, Loves

This episode is exactly what the title says it is.

This unstructured conversation touched on issues from journaling to burnout, from louder laughter to Chibok Girls; a decade on and a host of other things.

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