Welcome to the season finale of the podcast. We are wrapping up this season with the topic: Becoming Whole. I am more than convinced that choosing to become whole is perhaps the best thing we can do for ourselves and the journey of becoming w

Poems That Matter

Mar 22nd, 2021 23m 10s

In lieu of World Poetry Day/week, join me on this episode as I share with you five poems that have reshaped, redefined and refined my thoughts. The first poem is Creation Story written by Titilope Sonuga. The second poem is Alone written by Ma

The Weight Of Expectations

Feb 22nd, 2021 18m 21s

“…You don’t always get what you expect. I wish someone, sometime when I was growing up, would have told me what expectations would get me. Our parents, schools, everyone tells us things will be a certain way when we’re adults and if they’re not

The Places We Hide

Feb 8th, 2021 14m 40s

Today's episode is a conversation on the parts of ourselves that we deliberately hide because of the fear of rejection or shame. We go ineptly on into how keeping away the parts of our lives keeps us living inauthentic lives and trying to be di

The Stories We Tell Episode

Feb 1st, 2021 21m

Hello guys! Happy new year. I missed you a lot. In this very first episode for the new year, it is just me, Yemeece talking about a crucial topic to me. You know how big I am on self-development, so this year, I am committing myself to having c

The Impermanence of Life

Dec 14th, 2020 16m 37s

Our lives are run by Impermanence, the law of change and becoming. A series of different moments coming together to give the impression of a continuous flow. Our lives are not solid or fixed, and when we embrace this truth, we can always move f

It Takes A Village

Nov 23rd, 2020 13m 31s

Today's episode is a conversation on why it takes a village to become who we have the potential to be and the type of people you need in your village. Also, this week marks the first year anniversary of my debut collection of poems; Stirredbyl

The Critic In Your Mind

Nov 9th, 2020 26m 30s

Today's episode is a conversation on silencing the bully that lives rent-free in our minds and head criticizing everything we do most especially when we want to move forward in our journeys. THE CRITIC IN YOUR MINDThe critic in my mind is a

Choose Joy

Nov 2nd, 2020 18m 6s

Today's episode is a conversation surrounding the pressure that comes with our timeline of achievements, a new month, and the year fast running to an end. It is that time of the year when anxiety sets in about unfulfilled plans even in a year

On Collective Grief, Your Mental Health & Hope

Oct 26th, 2020 34m 54s

Today's episode is a conversation on what transpires in us after we suffer a brutal loss, one that leaves us with no closure. How do we grieve collectively in a healthy way, processing our feelings, caring for our mental health and leaning int

Remember

Oct 5th, 2020 7m 55s

Inspired by James Baldwin's quote "Trust your experience, remember from whence you came," This poem is a platter of reminders as you navigate your way around the traditional markers of adulthood. In this episode, I talk about my own struggle

Remember- A poem by Yemeece

Sep 21st, 2020 5m

This poem was written with the strong desire to remind you about your worth and all that is within your possession. This poem is published on medium via this link: https://link.medium.com/tnT0KNGaM9