On today's episode I'm in conversation with Zoe Àríkẹ́, an Australian, who, in her own words "met a guy & moved to Nigeria." We chat about her lived experiences in the country so far, the cultural nuances & the humorous side of Nigerian life; the local cuisines she is obsessed with, her appreciation & respect of the resilience of the people. Zoe also chats about her heritage, being autistic, mental wellbeing, and of course, she shares the words that continually inspire her.

Zoe is a marketing and communications professional from Australia who relocated to Nigeria to start a new chapter with her partner, Banji. After a friend encouraged her to share the experience, she created Zoe Arike to document her journey.

Follow along on Instagram and TikTok @zoe.arike, and on YouTube @zoearike.

Thanks for listening to the episode. I'd like to thank my guest for their time, insight and being a great sport!

I would also like to thank my producer, Ashanti Omkar, for all her hard work.

If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a line at theswingingpalmtree@gmail.com.

Keep Rising & Thriving. Aṣẹ!

On today's episode I'm geeking out with Professor Elaine Cloutman-Green and talk about her upcoming book 'Don't Open the Door: Infections in Film'. She discusses why her love for film and popular culture and being a scientist prompted her to start the book. Elaine also shares why she became a microbiologist, mental health & wellbeing, the joys of having a good cup of tea, and she shares the quote the continually inspires her.

Professor Elaine Cloutman-Green is a Clinical Academic, holding roles both as a Consultant Clinical Scientist within the NHS, and an Honorary Professorship with UCL. For over two decades she has worked clinically, and undertaken research, on how to diagnose and prevent infectious disease.

Beyond her clinical and academic roles, Elaine is a passionate science communicator and public engagement advocate. She is the creator of the popular "Girlymicrobiologist" blog and has even produced an award-winning play, "Nosocomial", to highlight antimicrobial resistance and the often-unseen work of Healthcare Scientists. Outside of work, she loves movies, games, and adores a nice pot of tea.

*Editor's note: The correct name of the film is 'Pontypool', not 'Pontyville'.

Thanks for listening to the episode. I'd like to thank my guest for their time, insight and being a great sport!

I would also like to thank my producer, Ashanti Omkar, for all her hard work.

If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a line at theswingingpalmtree@gmail.com.

Keep Rising & Thriving. Aṣẹ!

On today's episode, I'm in conversation with cosmetic dentist Dr Jana Denzel. Jana shares why he took the route of dentistry, his entrepreneurial drive, and the importance of integrity. He shares basic dental hygiene and why dental checkups are vital. We also talk about his time on the BBC hit programme 'The Apprentice', and why he decided to leave the show. We chat about Jana's Tamil heritage, his faith and belief, mental well-being and he shares the words that continually inspire him.

Jana Denzel is the founder of Denstudio, a Harley Street Dentist. He is also a speaker and Lecturer.

Thanks for listening to the episode. I'd like to thank my guest for their time, insight and being a great sport!

I would also like to thank my producer, Ashanti Omkar, for all her hard work.

If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a line at theswingingpalmtree@gmail.com.

Keep Rising & Thriving. Aṣẹ!