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구강내과 교수| The One with Dr. Omolehinwa - From Nigeria to UPenn as a Professor of Oral Medicine: Episode 14 (2023)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 구강내과 교수| The One with Dr. Omolehinwa - From Nigeria to UPenn as a Professor of Oral Medicine: Episode 14 (2023)

Join me in this thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Temitope Omolehinwa, BDS, DScD, DMD, a distinguished dentist and clinical researcher from Nigeria. Growing up in a family of healthcare professionals, Dr. Omolehinwa was immersed in science from an early age. However, a personal encounter with a toothache during her junior secondary school years ignited her unwavering passion for dentistry.

Dr. Omolehinwa's expertise lies in clinical and translational research, focusing on enhancing oral health outcomes for patients with HIV and other comorbidities. She also explores the fascinating potential of mesenchymal stem cells in stimulating salivary gland repair following radioactive iodine therapy.

Throughout our conversation, Dr. Omolehinwa shared her remarkable journey from Nigeria to the United States, where she pursued advanced education and training. She emphasized how her Nigerian training served as a solid foundation for her subsequent residency in the US. Driven by her passion for dentistry and inclination towards research, she decided to stay in the US, pursuing a dental degree while delving deeper into the world of research. This pivotal shift opened up new opportunities for her, ultimately leading to her successful application for the prestigious R01 award from the American Academy of Oral Medicine.

Our discussion delved into important aspects of oral healthcare, guided by Dr. Omolehinwa's exceptional expertise and engaging demeanor. This episode sheds light on her personal journey and educates and reminds us of the profound significance of oral health care. Whether you seek dental advice or are curious about the field, this podcast episode will leave you with a newfound appreciation for maintaining a healthy smile.

Dr. Omolehinwa is an incredibly intelligent individual, and I am grateful for her presence on the podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with her, as it was filled with insightful discussions. I am confident that you will also find immense value in our conversation. On a personal note, Dr. Omolehinwa has been a cherished presence in my life since my university days. Not only is she one of the sweetest and gentlest spirits I know, but she also serves as both my sister and mentor.

섬의 삶| The One with Selena: The Girl from Mauritius – On Island Living: Episode 17 (2019)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Selena: The Girl from Mauritius – On Island Living

Let’s explore an African country together in this episode. And no, it’s not Nigeria, haha.

Welcome to the Island, peeps! This African island boasts of enviable beaches for destination weddings. It is a religiously diverse nation, with freedom of religion given as a constitutional right and the only African country with a Hindu majority. As Hawaii is seen drifting away from the continental US, so is this country relative to Africa when viewed on a map. It’s also a country close to Madagascar and the only known habitat of the now-extinct bird – dodo.

Mark Twain once quipped that Heaven was copied after this country and Lewis Carroll was inspired by the dodo to write his famous book “Alice in Wonderland” in 1865. Life expectancy here is well higher than the world average and is well above the average for African countries.

Welcome to Mauritius – one of only four countries in the world with no involvement in ongoing international or domestic conflicts and no tensions with neighboring countries. The others being Botswana, Chile, and Uruguay.. As a result, Mauritius does not maintain a standing army.

I invited Selena – who I describe as a spunky, ethnically-ambiguous, culturally-rich, cosmopolitan, Mauritian gal - to talk about her country’s history, its unique aspects, and what her identity and nationality mean to her.

We also talked about her overcoming body image issues, experiences as a US immigrant, and how she responds to questions about her origin.

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아프리카 공주| The One with Dr. Ozi: An African Princess in America – On Imposter Syndrome at Work and in Marriage: Episode 16 (2019)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Dr. Ozi: Tales of an African Princess in America – On Imposter Syndrome at Work and in Marriage

What do you call it when two podcasters come together to talk about podcasting (and so much more) on a podcast? A meta-fricking moment! Today, you guys get not one, but two African royalties, both with PhDs, dripping in finesse and sauce. In this episode with Dr. Ozi of the Tales of an African Princess in America Podcast, we unpacked a lot on imposter syndrome, its root causes, impact on our work and marriages, and how we have tried tackling it. We also talked about the importance of having mentors, not only in the workplace. If anything, you also get to hear two nerds gush about their research. Special shout-out to Mr. Kenny (from Episode 30, 2018) who made this connection happen!

Ozi is a fashion guru who lives in the music city of Nashville, Tennessee where she does research on sarcoidosis. #Peng

Mo SibylJuly 4, 2019Femalefriendships, womensupportingwomen, bullying, womeninSTEM, trauma, overcomingobstacles, Denver, Colorado, Patreon, podcast, monologue, failure, podcastshownotes, culture, themoresibylpodcast, podcaster, podcastsofinstagram, podcastshows, process, gratitude, Nigerianpodcasters, naijapodcast, podcastsincolor, season2, LUTH, Idiaraba, Muslim, Islam, author, glossophobia, Egyptian, AmericanMuslim, Egypt, MuslimAmerican, culturaldifference, Arab, MiddleEastern, woman, Quran, Plano, writer, Illinois, Hijab, ESL, Alexandria, pluralism, Ramadan, AlexandriaUniversity, Nigerianyouth, entrepreneur, forensicaccounting, EFCC, internationalstudents, BlackandGold, seamstress, UCO, Edmond, ZetaSigma, AlphaPhiAlpha, GreekFraternities, Nigeriantailors, garmentory, MissBlackandGold, Dilationandcurettage, HSG, hydrosalpinx, brassovaries, fertility, AMH, Momsinthemaking, IVF, ovariancysts, fibroids, surrogacy, happymothersday, therapy, miscarriage, pregnancyloss, miscarriageawareness, angelmom, ttc, ttccommunity, lifeafterloss, grievingmother, Schizophrenia, catatonic, schizoaffective, auditory, visual, cult, sexualabuse, mentalhealth, spirituality, hallucinations, mentalhealthstigma, depression, schizophreniaawareness, mentalhealthawareness, voices, paranoia, lovetriangle, mania, tribe, nigerianyouth, jobseeking, religion, Here, Ovariancyst, endometriosis, womenshealth, advocacy, obgyn, adenomyosis, pregnancyoutcomes, casepresentation, askthegynecologist, reddegeneration, Hispanicparadox, menstruation, heavyperiods, Lupron, Nicaragua, Istanbul, Ankara, Turkey, Populism Chicago, Polsci, UIC, Argentina, History, socialsciences, Austin, Texas, ottomanempire, Byzantine, internationalrelations, Israel, Hagia Sophia, Peru, Argentine, BuenosAire, MercedesSosa, teaching, mentors, impostersyndrome, Citizenscience, DermatofibrosarcomaProtuberans, canceradvocacy, CaPTC, PEPFAR, cancer, cancersurvivor, epidemiology, clinicaltrials, Nigeria, publichealth, HIV, Nigeriangovernment, cancerfree, religiosity, cancerresearch, cancerscreening, Lagosstate, LASG, cancerawareness, sarcoma, Lupus, STEM, sarcoidosis, lupus, phyno, africanprincess, africanroyalty, womenwithPhD, NigerianPhDs, minoritytax, TAPApodcast, raredisease, BernieMac, healthoutcomesComment

암 생존자| The One with Mr. Lanre Jacob - The Two-time Nigerian Cancer Survivor: Episode 15 (2019)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Mr. Lanre Jacob – The Two-time Nigerian Cancer Survivor

Cancer has become a major source of mortality and morbidity in Nigeria, and with the growing population, impact of westernization, sedentary lifestyle coupled with genetic factors, cancer is on the rise. Today’s guest – Mr. Lanre Jacob of the Lanre Jacob Sarcoma Foundation - has survived cancer not once but twice IN NIGERIA. His cancer experience spans three decades with multiple surgeries that have taken a considerable chunk of his head. As a cancer survivor, he went beyond the last stop of the cancer control continuum (survivorship) to become a cancer advocate.

In this episode, we began with his life before diagnosis, the diagnosis odyssey he went through, delayed treatment due to ignorance, and why he is passionate about using his voice to reduce cancer incidence and mortality in Nigeria. We also explored potential opportunities for religious leaders and cancer survivors to lead the campaign in cancer education, reducing stigma, and advocacy. Finally, drawing parallels from our fight against HIV, we talked about why cancer is a war Nigeria is not ready to win given its weak healthcare infrastructure, low budgetary allocation for health, and poor engagement in cancer research.

All in all, I hope this episode serves as a cue for you to go visit your doctor to get a run-down of your numbers and explore potential risk factors, especially for cancer.

Mo SibylJune 27, 2019Femalefriendships, womensupportingwomen, bullying, womeninSTEM, trauma, overcomingobstacles, Denver, Colorado, Patreon, podcast, monologue, failure, podcastshownotes, culture, themoresibylpodcast, podcaster, podcastsofinstagram, podcastshows, process, gratitude, Nigerianpodcasters, naijapodcast, podcastsincolor, season2, LUTH, Idiaraba, Muslim, Islam, author, glossophobia, Egyptian, AmericanMuslim, Egypt, MuslimAmerican, culturaldifference, Arab, MiddleEastern, woman, Quran, Plano, writer, Illinois, Hijab, ESL, Alexandria, pluralism, Ramadan, AlexandriaUniversity, Nigerianyouth, entrepreneur, forensicaccounting, EFCC, internationalstudents, BlackandGold, seamstress, UCO, Edmond, ZetaSigma, AlphaPhiAlpha, GreekFraternities, Nigeriantailors, garmentory, MissBlackandGold, Dilationandcurettage, HSG, hydrosalpinx, brassovaries, fertility, AMH, Momsinthemaking, IVF, ovariancysts, fibroids, surrogacy, happymothersday, therapy, miscarriage, pregnancyloss, miscarriageawareness, angelmom, ttc, ttccommunity, lifeafterloss, grievingmother, Schizophrenia, catatonic, schizoaffective, auditory, visual, cult, sexualabuse, mentalhealth, spirituality, hallucinations, mentalhealthstigma, depression, schizophreniaawareness, mentalhealthawareness, voices, paranoia, lovetriangle, mania, tribe, nigerianyouth, jobseeking, religion, Here, Ovariancyst, endometriosis, womenshealth, advocacy, obgyn, adenomyosis, pregnancyoutcomes, casepresentation, askthegynecologist, reddegeneration, Hispanicparadox, menstruation, heavyperiods, Lupron, Nicaragua, Istanbul, Ankara, Turkey, Populism Chicago, Polsci, UIC, Argentina, History, socialsciences, Austin, Texas, ottomanempire, Byzantine, internationalrelations, Israel, Hagia Sophia, Peru, Argentine, BuenosAire, MercedesSosa, teaching, mentors, impostersyndrome, Citizenscience, DermatofibrosarcomaProtuberans, canceradvocacy, CaPTC, PEPFAR, cancer, cancersurvivor, epidemiology, clinicaltrials, Nigeria, publichealth, HIV, Nigeriangovernment, cancerfree, religiosity, cancerresearch, cancerscreening, Lagosstate, LASG, cancerawareness, sarcomaComment

친구의 이야기|The One with Princess Angela – Nigerian-Born, US-Educated, Canadian-Living, Introversive Friend: Episode 14 (2019)

친구의 이야기|The One with Princess Angela – Nigerian-Born, US-Educated, Canadian-Living, Introversive Friend: Episode 14

The awkward conversations replete in today’s episode is made possible by my guest and friend - Angela; a real-life princess (things I do for you guys, honestly), one of my privileged, certified haters (because I don’t even acknowledge the rest), and a dear friend who is totally in awe of my awesomeness.

Angela is the last of 10 kids, which explains why she is really spoilt. She is a geology scientist and one of the many victims of the oil market collapse, which caused her to seek greener pastures in the oil-abundant area of Calgary, Canada. But as all that glitters isn’t always oil and in need of a job, she did a two-minute elevator speech of her resume. So prospective employers, if you are need of skills like hers, kindly email her on angieluwa@gmail.com

Angela has overcome a lot to be where she is today, especially a delicate, high-risk surgery to treat her chronic back pain from sciatica. And I could not be more proud of her, especially her resolve to find meaningfulness in suffering. That said, I will wish for her to quit her chronic staple diet of Yoruba Demons (and I speak freely on this issue as a Yoruba person) as they have brought nothing but indigestion to her. So, I conducted an intervention for that, and she also used the opportunity to talk about what she wants in a mate. So if you are single and NOT YORUBA, kindly inquire within.

Most importantly, Angela is kind, caring, very thoughtful, and genuine. She will always be unforgettable for a lot of reasons – chief among is how she worked in cahoots with my husband to throw me a surprise party for my 30th birthday that had over 60 people in attendance. I am yet to forgive this transgression.

Love you, Angie. 2,999 times!

Mo SibylJune 20, 2019Femalefriendships, womensupportingwomen, bullying, womeninSTEM, trauma, overcomingobstacles, Denver, Colorado, Patreon, podcast, monologue, failure, podcastshownotes, culture, themoresibylpodcast, podcaster, podcastsofinstagram, podcastshows, process, gratitude, Nigerianpodcasters, naijapodcast, podcastsincolor, season2, LUTH, Idiaraba, Muslim, Islam, author, glossophobia, Egyptian, AmericanMuslim, Egypt, MuslimAmerican, culturaldifference, Arab, MiddleEastern, woman, Quran, Plano, writer, Illinois, Hijab, ESL, Alexandria, pluralism, Ramadan, AlexandriaUniversity, Nigerianyouth, entrepreneur, forensicaccounting, EFCC, internationalstudents, BlackandGold, seamstress, UCO, Edmond, ZetaSigma, AlphaPhiAlpha, GreekFraternities, Nigeriantailors, garmentory, MissBlackandGold, Dilationandcurettage, HSG, hydrosalpinx, brassovaries, fertility, AMH, Momsinthemaking, IVF, ovariancysts, fibroids, surrogacy, happymothersday, therapy, miscarriage, pregnancyloss, miscarriageawareness, angelmom, ttc, ttccommunity, lifeafterloss, grievingmother, Schizophrenia, catatonic, schizoaffective, auditory, visual, cult, sexualabuse, mentalhealth, spirituality, hallucinations, mentalhealthstigma, depression, schizophreniaawareness, mentalhealthawareness, voices, paranoia, lovetriangle, mania, tribe, nigerianyouth, jobseeking, religion, Here, Ovariancyst, endometriosis, womenshealth, advocacy, obgyn, adenomyosis, pregnancyoutcomes, casepresentation, askthegynecologist, reddegeneration, Hispanicparadox, menstruation, heavyperiods, Lupron, Nicaragua, Istanbul, Ankara, Turkey, Populism Chicago, Polsci, UIC, Argentina, History, socialsciences, Austin, Texas, ottomanempire, Byzantine, internationalrelations, Israel, Hagia Sophia, Peru, Argentine, BuenosAire, MercedesSosa, teaching, mentors, impostersyndromeComment

교회와 사회| The One with COZA - When Church Goes Wrong: Lessons from Pain: Episode 13 (2019)

교회와 사회| The One with COZA - When Church Goes Wrong: Lessons from Pain: Episode 13

In light of the COZA events, a guest and I explored societal influences on the churches' reactions to such happenings. Also, a take on cultural influence on religion and reverence for men of God, and so much more.

Best,

Mo SibylJune 18, 2019Femalefriendships, womensupportingwomen, bullying, womeninSTEM, trauma, overcomingobstacles, Denver, Colorado, Patreon, podcast, monologue, failure, podcastshownotes, culture, themoresibylpodcast, podcaster, podcastsofinstagram, podcastshows, process, gratitude, Nigerianpodcasters, naijapodcast, podcastsincolor, season2, LUTH, Idiaraba, Muslim, Islam, author, glossophobia, Egyptian, AmericanMuslim, Egypt, MuslimAmerican, culturaldifference, Arab, MiddleEastern, woman, Quran, Plano, writer, Illinois, Hijab, ESL, Alexandria, pluralism, Ramadan, AlexandriaUniversity, Nigerianyouth, entrepreneur, forensicaccounting, EFCC, internationalstudents, BlackandGold, seamstress, UCO, Edmond, ZetaSigma, AlphaPhiAlpha, GreekFraternities, Nigeriantailors, garmentory, MissBlackandGold, Dilationandcurettage, HSG, hydrosalpinx, brassovaries, fertility, AMH, Momsinthemaking, IVF, ovariancysts, fibroids, surrogacy, happymothersday, therapy, miscarriage, pregnancyloss, miscarriageawareness, angelmom, ttc, ttccommunity, lifeafterloss, grievingmother, Schizophrenia, catatonic, schizoaffective, auditory, visual, cult, sexualabuse, mentalhealth, spirituality, hallucinations, mentalhealthstigma, depression, schizophreniaawareness, mentalhealthawareness, voices, paranoia, lovetriangle, mania, tribe, nigerianyouth, jobseeking, religion, Here, Ovariancyst, endometriosis, womenshealth, advocacy, obgyn, adenomyosis, pregnancyoutcomes, casepresentation, askthegynecologist, reddegeneration, Hispanicparadox, menstruation, heavyperiods, Lupron, Nicaragua, Istanbul, Ankara, Turkey, Populism Chicago, Polsci, UIC, Argentina, History, socialsciences, Austin, Texas, ottomanempire, Byzantine, internationalrelations, Israel, Hagia Sophia, Peru, Argentine, BuenosAire, MercedesSosa, teaching, mentors, impostersyndromeComment

터키 모험가| The One with Mine Tafolar – The Turkish Adventurer: Episode 12 (2019)

Meet Mine Tafolar – Latin American-loving Byzantine lady. I met Mine through a mutual friend of ours – Gio from Nicaragua (hello, Gio! We love you). Mine was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, where she studied political science and international relations and history at Bogazici University. She has also worked as a journalist for Hurriyet Daily News and prepared internal and international news stories. She holds an MA degree from the Government Department from the University of Texas at Austin with a thesis titled: Buying Support without Brokers: Conditional Cash Transfers in Turkey and Argentina. Right now, she is a Ph.D. candidate at the Political Science Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She’s lived in Istanbul, Ankara, Austin, Buenos Aires, and Chicago.

In this episode, we talked about her life, Turkish pride, starting a Ph.D. program, transitioning from being a teaching assistant (TA) to a teaching role, teaching tips, how she deals with imposter syndrome, and her strategies for balancing being a newlywed grad student.

Mine is pronounced – Me Nay.