Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed Meta’s introduction of a new way for people to connect, called WhatsApp Communities, and a crucial update regarding its rollout in Brazil.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed secondary effects of the pandemic on workplace cultures, such as the rise of off-site meetings, and new risks to banks and landlords due to expiring office leases.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Funke Kola-Amodu, a longtime friend. The conversation started with some fun ice breakers and then an analysis of some pros and cons of social media in terms of its impact on raising children in the diaspora, positive and negative effects on self-esteem, helping law enforcement officers catch cybercriminals, preference falsification, social comparison issues, and the inadvertent online portrayal of false lifestyles that are not reflected in real-life.Funke also shared some advice for immigrants on how to adapt, improvise, and overcome the social, cultural, and economic challenges they will face in a new country.Funke is also the founder and CEO of My Dukiya, an apparel and clothing business that celebrates Black Fashion worldwide. You can find out more on Instagram: @mydukiya and mydukiya.com.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Parneille Walker, a longtime friend, and veteran of Hollywood's TV & film industry. The conversation started with a series of fun and insightful ice breakers, such as the first jobs on their resumes, how friends and family members would describe them, the most-used apps on their phones, their first-ever social media platforms, and more.They also talked about the current state of the media landscape in general, and how social media is impacting several aspects of society, such as the way people now receive information; how news is now being disseminated, with journalists racing to be the first to break a story without necessarily fact-checking their sources; how casting, auditions and other hiring practices are increasingly being diluted in favor of follower counts rather than taking actual talent into consideration; some of the crazy things that teenagers do online these days; how social media constitutes a time-sink, and lots more.You can also find Parneille on Instagram: @parneezypicsCheck out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the not-so-new concept of Web3 and provided some thoughts about its security and privacy.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed where tech jobs are surprisingly springing up in the U.S., and the two states that are leading those job gains.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the case of Jamie Petrone, who recently pleaded guilty to fraud and tax offenses related to her theft of $40 million in computer and electronic hardware from the Yale University School of Medicine where she was employed. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Dr. Shannon Cataldo, a chiropractic doctor. The discussion began with insightful ice breakers such as something they would never pay extra for, how their friends and family members would describe them, the first jobs on their resume, and more. They talked about the benefits and disadvantages of social media in terms of boosting work-related engagement, self-esteem issues derived from false comparisons, and so on. Shannon also shared some of the rewarding and challenging aspects of working as a chiropractic doctor, some advice for anyone thinking about having a career in chiropractic medicine, how she regularly motivates herself, and more.You can also get in touch with Dr. Cataldo by email: shannon.cataldo@gmail.comCheck out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the consequences of Russia’s plans to insulate its economy from Western financial pressure by building an autonomous domestic payment system and a sovereign internet. The episode wrapped up with an update on a suspected Russian attack on a major internet and telecommunications service provider in Ukraine.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with his brother-in-law, Dara Nafiu. Dara is a 3rd-year medical student at Carle Illinois College of Medicine. The conversation started with a series of interactive ice breakers, such as the first jobs on their resumes, how their friends and family members would describe them, the last TV shows they binged, the most used apps on their phones, the best compliments they have ever received, and lots more.They also talked about the pros and cons of social media in terms of social connectivity, mental health, misinformation, cybercrime, and others. Dara shared some rewarding and challenging aspects of being in medical school and advice for anyone thinking about going to medical school.You can also get in touch with Dara on Instagram: @daranafiu.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show