<![CDATA[Vistanium: I Like Girls ]]>https://www.vistanium.com/s/i-like-girlshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RciR!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F85c67d72-8c64-4dd9-b1b6-b8eeebe0894a_1280x1280.pngVistanium: I Like Girls https://www.vistanium.com/s/i-like-girlsSubstackTue, 07 Apr 2026 07:29:07 GMT<![CDATA[The Medication Didn't Treat Me Well]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/the-medication-didnt-treat-me-well-13chttps://www.vistanium.com/p/the-medication-didnt-treat-me-well-13cTue, 12 Sep 2023 07:09:48 GMTWhen she turned 20, South African youtuber, entrepreneur and student, Zinhle Mnguni, was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Before her diagnosis, she spent a significant part of her life dealing with symptoms she didn’t understand. In this episode, she talks about what it’s like living with a mental health disorder, and how she is able to work through hard days.
Through her story, we learn the importance of mental awareness as well as how to help loved ones who may be struggling mentally.
Zinhle’s Youtube channel:here.
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]]><![CDATA[Legally Blonde]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/legally-blonde-b17https://www.vistanium.com/p/legally-blonde-b17Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:36:40 GMTFike Odulaja spent a significant part of her life studying and preparing to be a lawyer. But when she started practicing at the age of 23, she realized that the profession wasn’t for her. She made the difficult decision to quit and start from scratch, crafting a new path for herself. In this episode, she opens up about her new beginnings and what it took for her to reinvent herself in a new field - product management. Through her story, we learn about the power of self-discovery and how, as women, it’s okay to carve out new career paths.


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]]><![CDATA[That's My Bestfriend]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/thats-my-bestfriend-2d3https://www.vistanium.com/p/thats-my-bestfriend-2d3Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:34:37 GMTSimi and Nma are best friends in a long-distance friendship. Despite not having seen each other in person since 2019, their bond remains as unbreakable as ever. In this episode, they discuss meeting each other in university, growing into becoming best friends and how they navigate being thousands of kilometers apart. Through their inspiring story, we gain insight into the profound significance of female friendships and the powerful role women play in supporting one another.

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]]><![CDATA[That's Not My Name]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/thats-not-my-name-80fhttps://www.vistanium.com/p/thats-not-my-name-80fTue, 22 Aug 2023 07:42:17 GMTAcross the globe, many women adopt their husband's surname post-marriage. In Nigeria, there's no legal obligation to do this, but it remains standard practice. However, a growing number of women are challenging this norm and sticking by their birthnames even after marriage.
Nigerian artist, entrepreneur and designer, Damilola Marcus is one of them. In this episode, opens up about how her name is an integral part of her identity and shares some thoughts on the tradition of changing names post-marriage. She also discusses the pushback she sometimes gets for choosing to retain her birth name.
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]]><![CDATA[Once Upon My Little Blue Dress]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/once-upon-my-little-blue-dress-1ddhttps://www.vistanium.com/p/once-upon-my-little-blue-dress-1ddTue, 15 Aug 2023 08:31:15 GMTIn November 2022, after almost two years of dealing with pockets of targeted harassment on social media, Zippie Githaiga, aka Spicy, chose to log off from her social media accounts. The Kenyan producer and radio presenter had been subjected to cyberbullying by bloggers and social media users due to her choice of wearing a short blue dress during one of her radio interviews.

In this episode, Spicy discusses the impact that this experience had on her as well as how she managed to find solace amidst the deluge of hurtful comments. She also addresses the societal tendency to exert control over women's decisions, including personal matters such as their clothing preferences.
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]]><![CDATA[Let's Talk About This Marriage Thing]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/lets-talk-about-this-marriage-thing-5afhttps://www.vistanium.com/p/lets-talk-about-this-marriage-thing-5afTue, 08 Aug 2023 07:49:43 GMTBritish-Nigerian aesthetician, Maxymilia’s life was significantly shaped by her Nigerian parents' decisions. Throughout her childhood, she found herself obliged to conform to her parent's wishes, leaving little room to express her own desires. In this episode, Maxymilia opens up about how her upbringing profoundly influenced her educational, career, and relationship choices. Particularly, she discusses her initial struggles with the concept of marriage due to the lasting impact of her parent's influence, as well as her journey of healing and growth from those experiences.
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]]><![CDATA[I Am Not Mommy]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/i-am-not-mommy-37bhttps://www.vistanium.com/p/i-am-not-mommy-37bTue, 01 Aug 2023 07:08:31 GMTIn African societies, becoming a mother is considered standard practice, as many women choose to get married and have children. But what happens when you decide not to? In this episode, Nigerian Public Health Specialist, Chizo, openly talks about her decision to be childfree. She talks about witnessing the risks of pregnancy firsthand, which contributed to her choice, as well as realizing that raising children was not aligned with her long-term aspirations. She also discusses how, despite societal expectations, she has found peace and contentment with her decision not to have children.

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]]><![CDATA[I Am Mommy]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/i-am-mommy-6ddhttps://www.vistanium.com/p/i-am-mommy-6ddTue, 25 Jul 2023 08:07:06 GMTBecoming a mother is a life-long journey that transforms the course of one's life. It’s a road paved with an abundance of love, sacrifice, and responsibility. In this heartfelt episode, we dig into the story of Motunrayo Oladeji, a Nigerian Communications Manager, who discusses the impact of having a child. Motunrayo candidly narrates her experiences with pregnancy, giving birth, and the ongoing process of discovering the best ways to nurture her little one.
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]]><![CDATA[Navigating PCOS]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/navigating-pcos-e7fhttps://www.vistanium.com/p/navigating-pcos-e7fTue, 18 Jul 2023 08:27:12 GMTPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a medical condition that impacts the functioning of a woman's ovaries. It is a lifelong condition that comes with symptoms such as irregular periods, ovarian cysts, and an excess of male hormones.

In this episode, we dig into the experiences of Courtney Daniella Boateng, a British-Ghanaian entrepreneur and women’s wellness advocate, to shed light on PCOS and its unique manifestations in African women. Courtney candidly shares her personal journey and how she has managed to lead a healthy and joyful lifestyle despite her diagnosis.
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]]><![CDATA[You Can't Shame The Shameless]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/you-cant-shame-the-shameless-87ehttps://www.vistanium.com/p/you-cant-shame-the-shameless-87eTue, 11 Jul 2023 08:59:57 GMTNigerian nursing student Temitope Fatima has pursued multiple careers throughout her professional journey. She has held positions as an associate writer, teacher, social media manager, communications advisor, and most recently, a healthcare support worker. In this episode, she shares her experiences of constantly navigating various jobs and explains why it is important for her to explore as many roles as possible until she discovers what truly brings her fulfilment. What are the consequences of frequently switching careers? What are the gains and losses involved? Through Fatima's journey, we gain insight into the process of reinventing oneself as a woman repeatedly.

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]]><![CDATA[Diary Of A First-Born Daughter]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/diary-of-a-first-born-daughter-b8ahttps://www.vistanium.com/p/diary-of-a-first-born-daughter-b8aTue, 04 Jul 2023 07:32:30 GMTWhat are the consequences of being the first-born daughter in an African home? It often means having more chores and responsibilities, as well as the task of setting a good example for your siblings. In some cases, it also entails taking on the role of an unofficial parent. In this episode, we dig into the experiences of Anita Eboigbe, a Nigerian Media Operations Lead, as she shares her story of being the firstborn daughter in a Nigerian home.
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]]><![CDATA[July 4th is about consequence]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/july-4th-is-about-consequence-a71https://www.vistanium.com/p/july-4th-is-about-consequence-a71Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:39:29 GMTSeason 3 of I Like Girls is about consequence. It digs into how the choices and decisions women make, whether significant or minor, lead to inevitable outcomes that are unique to our gender. Through the real-life experiences of multiple women across Africa, we showcase how the seemingly arbitrary choices we make as women can have far-reaching and inescapable consequences.
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]]><![CDATA[Making the magic happen]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/making-the-magic-happen-e71https://www.vistanium.com/p/making-the-magic-happen-e71Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:15:53 GMTIn this episode finale hosted primarily by Mo Isu, the I Like Girls team takes you behind the curtain to see how we make magic - produce the podcast. We also share how each of the stories we’ve covered has resonated with us over the past year. 


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]]><![CDATA[Kayan Mata]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/kayan-mata-17ehttps://www.vistanium.com/p/kayan-mata-17eTue, 20 Sep 2022 08:41:12 GMTKayan Mata is the general name for natural aphrodisiacs originating from the North of Nigeria. These sex enhancers have existed for centuries and are often used to prep brides for marriage as they step into their sexual awakening. In this episode, we explore this world of tried and tested aphrodisiacs, as well as unpack Northern Nigeria’s market for sex.

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]]><![CDATA[Sister, Sister]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/sister-sister-2c1https://www.vistanium.com/p/sister-sister-2c1Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:04:48 GMTIn 2019, Ibifubara and Joanna got to know each other better and eventually grew to become best friends. In this episode about the importance of female friendships, the two women talk about experiencing life together - the good, bad and ugly -  as well as being a strong support system for each other. 

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]]><![CDATA[I lived a double life (rerun)]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/i-lived-a-double-life-rerun-ecdhttps://www.vistanium.com/p/i-lived-a-double-life-rerun-ecdTue, 06 Sep 2022 06:17:05 GMTThis episode originally aired in August 2021.

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Have you ever felt like a secret agent? Living one life that nobody knows about and another that is in the glare of the public? In this episode, we speak to a Nigerian woman, Bisi, who had to live with having a rich but absent father, and a struggling but present mother. Bisi shares her difficult childhood story and how her double life now manifests in her marriage.

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]]><![CDATA[You're not your trauma]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/youre-not-your-trauma-ddfhttps://www.vistanium.com/p/youre-not-your-trauma-ddfTue, 30 Aug 2022 06:54:42 GMTThis episode is a profile of Rwandan therapist, activist and motivational speaker, Tabitha Mpamira. Her childhood experiences - being a refugee and discovering psychology - have shaped who she is today. In this episode, she opens up about growing up, and why it is important for her to help young women and girls work through their trauma.

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]]><![CDATA[There's nothing I can't do.]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/theres-nothing-i-cant-do-2efhttps://www.vistanium.com/p/theres-nothing-i-cant-do-2efTue, 23 Aug 2022 09:36:47 GMTThis episode is a profile of the public life of young Nigerian entrepreneur and communications specialist, Damilola Odufuwa. She talks about her love for the media, working in crypto and being a champion for women’s rights. 

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]]><![CDATA[I need more food because I need less food]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/i-need-more-food-because-i-need-less-9b8https://www.vistanium.com/p/i-need-more-food-because-i-need-less-9b8Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:14:22 GMTWhat’s it like eating food to lose food? In this episode, Nigerian programs manager, Karina Karunwi, talks about her complicated relationship with food and her life-long journey of healing from a food disorder. 

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]]><![CDATA[This thing called sex]]>https://www.vistanium.com/p/this-thing-called-sex-a8ahttps://www.vistanium.com/p/this-thing-called-sex-a8aTue, 09 Aug 2022 08:44:59 GMTWhen Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah turned 30, she co-founded “Adventures from the bedrooms of African women,” an award-winning Ghanaian blog focused on sharing and documenting the experiences of women around sex, intimacy, dating and relationships. Through the blog, Nana is making the sexual pleasure of African women a gender equality priority.

In this episode, the writer and feminist speaks about her first interaction with sex and why it’s essential for women and girls to be taught about sex with honesty. She also discusses her new book, “The Sex Lives of African Women: Self-Discovery, Freedom, and Healing.” 

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