As the daughter of UN diplomat, Nadia Owusu grows up across several worlds. Trailing her father from Africa to Europe before moving to the United States for university, Nadia grapples with her fractured identity. But when Nadia returns to her father's village in Ghana, she finds an unexpected and affirming answer to who she is.If this episode resonates with ... Show More
Aug 25
Getting curious about how we learn, by Rohan Gunatillake
As he helps his youngest child prepare for her first day of school, Rohan offers us all a chance to practice three unique approaches to learning. Whether we’re hearing a new idea, analyzing that new idea, or putting that idea into practice, the steps laid out in today’s meditatio ... Show More
15 m
Aug 18
Unleash your inner lion, by Jen Hatmaker
Jen Hatmaker — author and host of the For The Love podcast — is a charismatic, natural born leader. But growing up, Jen believes there are only certain roles women like her can be expected to perform. Roles that are always secondary to men in leadership. This week, Jen tells the ... Show More
41m 9s
Aug 11
Trust the world to show its goodness, by Shea Hembrey
Shea Hembrey is 5 years old, walking along the road to his farmhouse on the edge of the Mississippi River Delta, where the floodplains meet the Ozark Mountain foothills. The undulating hills surrounded by dense rows of oak, sassafras, sugarberry, and persimmon trees. He spots a p ... Show More
25m 35s
May 2022
From Sierra Leone to London (Part 2) featuring Nadia Maddy.
*From Sierra Leone to London* featuring author Nadia Maddy Sierra Leonean author Nadia Maddy joins the podcast to discuss her early years and the differences and similarities between living in London and Sierra Leone in terms of culture, class, education, and gender roles. We hop ... Show More
33m 25s
Dec 2024
Episode Five - Scripted: Finding Time + Creating Space = Good Sh*t
In this episode of Scripted/Unscripted, Nadia shares her personal journey toward finding balance in a chaotic life. Through candid reflections on work, creativity, and motherhood, she explores the elusive concepts of "time" and "space"—and how they shape our sense of productivity ... Show More
22m 51s
Oct 2024
Redefining Faithful Strength and Self-Belief
On this week's podcast, we sit down with Khadijah Safari, a remarkable figure who shares her journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and the founding of the UK’s first women's only martial arts club. Khadijah delves into her transition to Islam, shedding light on the power of in ... Show More
30m 26s
Jun 2025
Unfinished Stories: Dr. Marie Nakhoul on Memory, Medicine, and the Meaning of Home
<p>Dr. Marie Nakhoul reflects on growing up in Lebanon, the emotional complexities of migration, and how her work as an OBGYN in the U.S. deepens her understanding of grief, memory, and identity. A powerful conversation on belonging, nostalgia, and writing as a way to return home ... Show More
25m 51s
Oct 2024
Nedra Glover Tawwab
This week, we're thrilled to welcome Nedra Glover Tawwab, the brilliant mind behind Set Boundaries, Find Peace, Drama Free, and her new book, Consider This. Known for her transformative insights on boundaries, self-respect, and the journey to emotional freedom, Nedra brings her w ... Show More
28m 48s