Steady Making It
Steady Making It is a podcast created to encourage you to build a life that you love with intention, one step at a time. Hosted by Tobi Christina, each episode serves as a friendly reminder that life is a journey and you should embrace the process as you go along. You can expect to hear self-development advice and strategies or be inspired through real conversations with women. From life and work to everything in between - think of Tobi as your personal cheerleader through it all.
Episodes
20 episodes
Episode 20: The IVF Process, Delaying Motherhood, and Deciding If Having Kids Is Right for You ft Kathleen G
In this episode, Kathleen shares her journey with IVF, advocating for herself with doctors, delaying motherhood well into her 30s, how she even decided if she wanted to become a mother, setting boundaries with families and in laws around the dr...
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Episode 19: Habits I’m Leaving Behind to Level Up and Thrive in 2025
Hi lovelies! Happy New Year! It's 2025 and I decided to kick things off by sharing habits that I will be leaving behind in 2024 to really level up and thrive this year. Let me know what you are leaving behind in 2024. Thanks for listening and s...
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Episode 18: How to Cope With Being Unemployed
It's tough staying sane when you're unemployed. In my latest podcast episode , I share some tips that are helping me stay sane during this time. Also, I wanted to quickly say that there's nothing to be ashamed of being unemployed so keep your h...
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Episode 17: Adulting Woes, Resiliency as a Young CEO, and Building Femme Africa. ft. Ayomide Dokunmu
It’s Women’s History Month and today’s episode features the amazing Ayomide Dokunmu, founder and CEO of Femme Africa. Femme Africa is a first-of-its-kind organization that specialises in building content, community & culture for Gen Z and y...
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Episode 16: Why a Slow Start to the Year is a Good Thing, New Goal Setting Method, and my 2024 Word of the Year
Hello 2024! In this episode, we have a little life catch up session. I talk about why everyone needs to calm down and appreciate a slow start to the year, my new goal setting method, why it's okay to change your goals after you've already...
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Episode 15: How To Do A Life Audit
It's the last episode of 2023! In this episode, I walk you through how to do a life audit. What's a life audit? It's a thorough assessment of different areas of your life intended to help you reflect and then be very intentional about your next...
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Episode 14: 5 Things To Always Remind Yourself About Life
It’s my first solo episode! In this episode, I decided to share 5 things that I think are important to always remind yourself and keep in mind. I also encourage a listener needing some support during a tough time.If you don’t know, we ar...
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Episode 13: Choosing to Be Child-Free, Cosmetic Procedures, and What to Look Forward to in Your 40s ft. Dominique Baker
Dominique Baker is an award-winning Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s Black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed ...
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Episode 12: Creating a Web Series, Overcoming Fear as a Creative, and How to Manifest Your Dreams ft. Kandace Banks
Kandace Banks is a multi-talented creative best known for her web series, “Thanks, Kandace Banks,” which colorfully portrays her journey in the fashion industry. With the hashtag #ThanksKandaceBanks garnering nearly 12M views on TikTok...
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Episode 11: Moving for Love, Redefining Success, and Living Your Life the Way You Want ft. Nony Odum
Nony Odum is a former fashion executive who after more than 15 years working in New York City, made the bold decision to change her life and relocate to Europe to join her now husband.The drastic life change encouraged her to reconsider ...
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Episode 10: Building Real Community, Friendship Icks, and Why Muting People on Social Media is More Than Okay ft. Kimberly Ndubizu
Kimberly Ndubizu is the Founder and Host of Rich Little Brokegirls - a New York based podcast and collective for aspiring housewives & CEOs. In today’s episode, Kimberly and I talk about friendship, loneliness in the big city, why muting pe...
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Episode 9: Persistence, Securing Brand Partnerships, and the Power of Delegation ft. Candace Marie
Candace Marie is social media strategist, creative, and founder of Black in Corporate. She has consulted and worked for companies such as Prada, Chanel, Refinery 29 and also partnered as a creative for companies like Dior, Ikea, Tommy Hilfiger....
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Episode 8: Living in the Present, Being Yourself Online, and Separating your Job from your Identity ft. Olivia Gold
In today’s episode, Olivia shares her career journey which includes navigating unemployment, knowing who you are outside of your job title, dealing with micro aggressions in the workplace, and getting started as a content creator. We also...
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Episode 7: Strategic Career Planning, Embracing Aging, and How Motherhood Changes You ft. Edwina Kulego
In today’s episode, Edwina shares how intentional she was building her career path, what surprised her the most about becoming a mother and what life looks like in her 30s vs her 20s. We also talk about postpartum depression, changing friendshi...
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Episode 6: Irregular Periods, Body Confidence, and What It’s Like to Live with PCOS ft. Chiena Brie and Sarah Okorafor
September is PCOS Awareness Month and in today’s episode, Chiena, Sarah, and I discuss what it’s like to live with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that affects 1 in 10 women in the US and its exact cause is ...
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Episode 5: Boldly Living in Your Truth, Protecting Your Mental Health with a Chronic Illness, and Life with Sickle Cell Anaemia, ft Iggie Aikhomu, Sickle Cell Advocate
In today’s episode, Iggie shares her journey living with Sickle Cell Anaemia. We talk about why she decided to document her experience living with a chronic illness online, having to grow up faster than her friends, common misconceptions people...
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Episode 4: Side Hustles, Self Promotion, and Adopting the F*ck Being Humble Mindset ft. Stefanie Sword-Williams, Public Speaker and Author
In today’s episode, Stef teaches us how to self-promote and adopt the F*ck Being Humble mindset. We talk about why women find it hard to promote themselves, why introverts are better at networking, how to know when it’s time to focus on your si...
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Episode 3: Cold Emailing, Keeping Up With the Joneses, and Having the F Talk With Your Partner ft. Janell Hickman-Kirby, Beauty Editor and Communications Strategist
In today’s episode, hear Janell's budgeting and money advice, her experience getting married in a pandemic, and why she's no longer trying to keep up with the Joneses.Janell Hickman-Kirby is a Digital Communications Strategist, Copywrit...
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Episode 2: Working in the Beauty Industry, Staying True to Yourself, and the Importance of Everyday Wellness ft. Francia Cooper, Brand Consultant and Fitness Influencer
Francia Cooper is a multifaceted marketing and brand consultant with five years of experience in marketing, event planning, and public relations. She is currently the Senior PR and Influencer Relations Manager at FEKKAI and in addition to her p...
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Episode 1: Non-Linear Career Paths, Toxic Jobs, and Resilience Working in the Fashion Industry ft. Irene Ojo-Felix, Editor and Casting Director
Irene Ojo-Felix is an editor, casting director and fashion media consultant with almost a decade of experience with some of New York's top fashion media brands and influencers. In today’s episode, hear how Irene is making it in the fashion indu...
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