Let’s Toast To Knowledge (LTTK)

It is the diversity of Brazil for me in this episode. It's like several countries in one and possibly one of the most diverse countries in the world. Lucas and I had an interesting chat about Portuguese which I know now as the official language in the country. Other things in-between like where to visit apart from Rio de Janeiro which pretty much everyone knows, or what Brazilians eat and the stereotypes were also covered!  Please enjoy this episode! Love,  Ololade 

An enjoyable episode I must say! It was interesting that I discovered some similarities between the Albanian and Nigerian Yoruba culture of weddings with lots of guests, money spraying, and a genuine love for beans (Always a favorite delicacy for me). Apart from that, we also spoke about gender roles which unsurprisingly favors men. What is more, Suzana shared that it is okay in Albania for men to live in their parents' home even after getting married, emphasizing the influence of parents and family in the culture. I found that really interesting. More details in the Podcast. Do enjoy this episode :)  Love,  Ololade 

Thanks to Alena, I learned something new about the Russian culture, like how fashionable the ladies are and some stereotypes which she addressed. There was also something unique about the burial rites. Apparently in some parts of Russia, there is a 14-day transition period of the soul after a person dies. For more about this gist, listen and enjoy!  Love,  Ololade  

Zahra's vulnerability was what made this episode outstanding. From her, I learned among other things, the Pakistani style of marriage, which is typically arranged (there are usually exeptions of course) and we also talked about the food. Topping the list was the Chicken Biryani! I can easily admit that Pakistan is a country with really kind and friendly people and Zahra is living proof. This episode promises to be exciting and educative so get ready to learn! Don't forget to share also :)  Love,  Ololade 

Easily one of my favorite episodes, I learned how to speak the famous Ghanian Twi (just a little bit), spoke with Lydia about a famous tourist attraction in Cape Coast and why it is a must-visit site. For Jacob, it was more political, with him explaining the gender roles from a historical perspective and why Africa needs to adapt some cultural realities to the development of the people in those societies. It was all fun and quite inspiring to listen to two passionate Ghanaians talk about the things which thrilled them about their Country whilst hoping for better days.  Please enjoy! Ololade 

From my conversation with the very amiable Melisa, I learned that it is considered disrespectful to refuse food offered by a guest in El Salvador, a fascinating country of about 7 million people known for their beaches and volcanoes. In this episode, Melisa and I discussed some of the things that make El Salvador a country worth visiting as well as interesting facts about life as an El Salvadorian.  Have fun listening! Ololade 

What is Italy especially known for? What does the language sound like? Where to visit on holiday? How can you make Italian pasta and meat sauce? Learn this and more in this episode where I talked to a very cheerful Alberto who brought his personality to life throughout the conversation. I hope you enjoy it while learning! Love,  Ololade 

My highlights from this episode were the conversations we had about marriage and death. You'd be surprised to learn that in Wendo's tribe in Kenya, the marriage ceremony has about 3-5 activities. The burial rites in Kenya fall under two major extremes, those who want to grieve quickly and move on, and others who take their time to grieve and celebrate the dead. Not to spill too much tea, just know you're in for an interesting and funny conversation, with Wendo's happy-go-lucky personality. Enjoy! Love,  Ololade 

Curious to learn about the Zimbabwean culture and/or people? In this lighthearted episode, Tassy and I spoke about the food, music, language, marriage and some other things in-between. Do enjoy this learning experience, knowing that you took a 37-minutes trip to a country and came back more knowledgeable. :)  With love,  Ololade 

In the coming weeks I’ll be introducing a series of interviews with people from different cultures and having interesting conversations to understand how different or similar their cultures are to mine. Can’t wait to release the episodes 🎊🎉 anticipate!!!