Tagline: Hustle vibes and a lil chaos.
Hosted by Abi, Growing Through the Madness is a vibrant podcast where storytelling meets culture & where everyday growth is celebrated!
This is your dose of hustle, heart, and some chaos. We dive into personal journeys, societal shifts, and the rich experiences - all through a relatable lens.
From life realizations to cultural hot-takes, Abi brings her unique voice as an African Canadian; creating space for real talk and real growth. No experts, No preaching - just honest stories, shared lessons, and a whole lot of love.
Cheers to growing through life's madness!
🎙️ New episodes bi-weekly — moving to weekly soon
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S1 E10: Growing through the holidays - Enjoy with sense
Send us a text Wishing you the blessings of the season & a wonderful 2026!! The holidays can feel like glitter and gravity at the same time, so we poured a drink and got honest about both. We talk about finding real joy without pretending, how to bring a gentle ritual back into December, and why small choices like lights at home or a quiet planning session for the new year can reset your whole vibe. From intentional gifting to charitable giving, we share ways to show love that don’t...
25 Dec 2025
S1 E9: Growing Through Diet Culture: Food, Culture, Healing
Send us a text A glass of Apothic, a lot of laughter, and a conversation that goes exactly where it needs to: how body ideals form, how assimilation pressures can tip kids into disordered eating, and how compassion (not restriction), brings us back to balance. On this episode, I am sat with Chisom, a Registered Dietitian who works with children and teens, to unpack the myths we still carry about “healthy,” the reality of diet culture, and the difference between expert guidance and inter...
20 Dec 2025
S1 E8: Growing Through Resumes: I thought PwC on my resume was a Golden Ticket
Send us a text A prestigious logo on your resume isn’t a golden ticket—Uche learned that the hard way after moving to Canada. We dive straight into the hiring reality many newcomers face: applicant tracking systems, fierce competition in Toronto and Calgary, and why tailoring your resume to the job beats relying on brand names. From there, we open up about the mindset shift that turns rejection into data and the small, consistent actions that build momentum when no one is calling back. Our c...
27 Nov 2025
Growing Through Jobs: From "I Can" to "I Thrive" Ft. Pelumi Ogedengbe
Send us a text You can do many things. You shouldn’t build a career on most of them. This conversation with Pelumi is a field manual for moving from “I can” to “I thrive,” charting the route from Accounting & Finance into Business Analysis & Product Management. We start with truth-telling: how to notice the signals that a “good” job no longer fits and turn that discomfort into a plan. Pelumi breaks down his introspection process—listing energizing tasks like presenting, structured pr...
5 Nov 2025
Growing Through Spreadsheets To Spice: Culture, Business, & Community (ft. Tokie O’Tona)
Send us a text If “balance” feels like a moving target, you’re in the right place. We sit down with Tokie, who wears many hats - a finance leader, event planner, grocer, mother, sister etc - and makes a compelling case for a different compass: community, clarity, and culture-first choices. We dig into the origin story of Nuola Events and why weddings work best when expectations are set early, the client stays centred, and the couples' parents meet firm boundaries delivered with deep respect....
23 Oct 2025
DIY Life Is Overrated, Bring Friends
Send us a text The episode where the host, Abi Sanni, shares openly & honestly. Forget the “do it all alone” myth. I open up about why I built a space where everyday stories lead the way and how real community - not convenience -moves our lives forward. From the person who sits with you through a panic spiral, to the friend who shares salary numbers to help you negotiate -- these moments of care and honesty become the backbone of growth. I unpack self-rejection, show why “apply anyway” is...
19 Aug 2025
Growing Through Body Image: When your favourite Jeans don't fit anymore ft Knitmeupstyle (Sade Babatunde)
Send us a text What happens when the body you've known all your life suddenly changes? How do you dress with confidence when your favorite clothes no longer fit? In this deeply personal conversation with Personal Stylist and Image Therapist Sade Babatunde, we explore the complex relationship between our bodies, our clothes, and our self-image. Sade shares her journey from creating clothes for Barbie dolls as a child to launching her personal styling boutique in Calgary. After being laid off ...
21 Jul 2025
Breaking Bread & Building Wealth: The Black Money Brunch Revolution
Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some money habits are so hard to break? The answer might lie in your "money story" – the narrative you developed about finances during childhood that still influences your decisions today. In this revealing conversation, Yoyo Eto, founder of Black Money Brunch, shares powerful insights about how our earliest experiences shape our relationship with money. From seeing her father's passion for tracking investments to feeling unprepared to discuss financ...
5 Jul 2025
Nigerian Parents Gave Me Three Days to Choose My Career
Send us a text Amara Uche shares her journey from choosing pharmacy as a career in just three days to balancing life as a clinical pharmacist, content creator, wife, and mother. • How Amara and Abi met at university and formed a friendship for the past 16 years • Amara's creative interests taking a backseat to her pharmacy career then re-emerging through content creation • The evolution of Amara's content from anonymous blog to YouTube and social media sharing her life as a working mom • Fin...
22 Jun 2025
Creativity, Career Pivots, and Dating in Toronto Ft. Justina Ikwu
Send us a text Justina Ikwu, also known as J.T. shares her journey from aspiring cardiovascular surgeon to becoming finance professional and community leader while discussing her artistic pursuits and perspectives on dating in Toronto. • Once dreamed of becoming a doctor due to family expectations and inspiration from medical dramas • Pivoted to banking and finance after graduation as a "survival mechanism" as an international student • Rose to become president of the Canadian Association of...
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