Conversations with Valerie

The Life My Father Lived So I Could Live Mine | Kennedy Okezie

What do you do when a dream you once had doesn’t happen? In this episode, I sit down with my dad, media personality, entrepreneur, and founder of Arsenal Fans Bit to have an honest conversation about the death of a dream. He shares his journey of wanting to become a footballer, the resistance he faced, and what it meant to let go of something he once deeply believed in. We talk about how those experiences shaped him, and how it influenced the way he raised me to pursue my own path freely. This episode is for anyone navigating disappointment, delay, or trying to make sense of their journey. Sometimes a dream doesn’t end, it transforms into something you didn’t expect, but exactly what you needed. Follow my dad's page on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/arsenalfansbit?igsh=MWVjaHgxZ2tpN2piaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Subscribe to his channel- https://youtube.com/@arsenalfansbit?si=xSEu_CO1-c9CipmN

The Untold Story Behind Shining Light Show with Flourish Ubanyi

In this episode, I’m sitting with Flourish Ubanyi, founder of The Shining Light and host of The Shining Light Show, for a conversation that goes beyond the platform into the process. We talk about her journey into media, the story behind how The Shining Light Show was built, and the seasons God used to shape her identity beyond titles and visibility. From learning to let go of performance as a Christian to embracing a life fully yielded to God, this is a conversation about intimacy, obedience, purpose, and becoming. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” — Jeremiah 1:5 Follow Flourish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shininglight_flo?igsh=MmZsbmc1OWM1MXU= Download the Delight Finance app: https://www.delightfinance.ai/?

Why you are stuck in your career | Adewale Adeife

In this conversation, I sit down with Adewale Adeife an Information Security manager to unpack a powerful shift in thinking about work, growth, and long-term success. We talk about the difference between a job and a career, and why many people stay stuck because they keep moving too quickly instead of building something that compounds over time. He introduces the idea of treating your career like a stock rather than something you keep trading for short-term gain. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not really growing, or you’re constantly starting over, this conversation is for you. Connect with Adewale: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/adewale.adeife? LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adewaleadeife? Subscribe for more honest, faith-rooted conversations.

The Truth About Success No One Tells Students with Daniella Okangba

In this episode, I sit down with Daniella Okangba, lawyer, author and two-time best graduating student of the Nigerian Law school to explore the spirituality of academics and what it truly means to partner with God in your academic journey. If you’re in an academic season and wondering how to study in a way that produces real results, this conversation is for you🤍. “But by the grace of God I am what I am… yet I labored more abundantly than they all.” — 1 Corinthians 15:10 (NKJV) Connect with Daniella: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/daniella_okangba?igsh=Z2k1OXRheXlyZHQ= LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-chisom-okangba-?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Get her book: Subscribe for more honest, faith-rooted conversations.

The Spiritual Danger of Acting | Ebunoluwa Oluwarinu

In this episode, we sit down with Ebunoluwa Oluwarinu, actor and trained lawyer to talk about discovering your true calling and trusting God through the process. She shares her journey from pursuing law to embracing acting, and how small beginnings can lead to bigger purpose. We also explore the spiritual side of acting what it means to step into heavy roles while carrying your own personal struggles, and why creatives need the Holy Spirit as their source. If you’re navigating purpose, transition, or obedience, this conversation is for you. “The Lord has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭35‬:‭31‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Connect with Ebunoluwa✉️: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebunoluwaoluwarinu?igsh=MXZkcG1qd2ZqdmpjZg== Ebunoluwa’s other platforms: https://linktr.ee/ebunoluwaoluwarinu?utm_source=linktree_profile_share