ABWilson's Heart of the Matter
Welcome to the ABWilson Heart of the Matter podcast. I'm Aderonke Bademosi Wilson, and I'm thrilled to be your host. From the stunning shores of Bermuda, nestled in the heart of the North Atlantic Ocean, comes a podcast that goes beyond the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. Here, we dive into the depths of human experience, one heartwarming story at a time. Heart of the Matter isn't just another podcast.
It's a journey of exploration and discovery. In each episode, I sit down with remarkable individuals from all walks of life. These aren't household names. They're everyday heroes with fascinating tales to share. Drawing from my passion for Appreciative Inquiry, a management methodology focused on amplifying positivity, strengths, and successes.
In fostering meaningful change, we seek to uncover the moments that define us. I unearth stories of joy, kindness, and resilience through overwhelmingly positive questions.
Tell me about a recent accomplishment or success you're particularly proud of.
Can you recall a situation where you overcame a challenge that led to personal growth?
What did you learn from that experience? And what book recommendations do you have?
These are just a few of the questions we explore together. We will delve into the heart of each story, one conversation at a time, but be warned, laughter and tears are both frequent companions on this journey. That's the beauty of authenticity. It knows no bounds.
What sets ABWilson's Heart of the Matter apart is its consistency. I ask each guest the same questions in the same order, creating a blueprint of diverse experiences woven together by a common thread. So whether you need a good laugh or a heartfelt moment of reflection, join me as we celebrate the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Welcome to the Heart of the Matter, where every story awaits sharing.
Episodes
116 episodes
S3 Ep25. Raising the Next Gen: Sonia Dong on Parenting, Purpose, and Baby Steps.
In this episode of ABWilson Heart of the Matter, Sonia Dong shares a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about parenting, identity, healing and growth. Sonia is a writer, podcaster and speaker whose work centers on helping pare...
S3 Ep24. The Heart of Better Nutrition with David Arguez
In this episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with David Arguez, a Miami-based nutritionist and restaurant consultant whose work blends science, service and a deeply human approach to helpin...
S3 Ep23. Finding Sunlight in the Storm: Choosing Grace and Building Belonging with Torie Slaughter
In this episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, Torie Slaughter shares a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about optimism, curiosity, family, purpose and the power of showing up with grace. From the opening moments, Tor...
S3 Ep22. Beautifully Unbroken: Yollanda Zhang on Compassion, Courage, and Coming Full Circle
In this heartfelt conversation on ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, Yollanda Zhang shares a deeply moving story of growth, resilience and healing. She describes herself as compassionate, insightful and integrative, three words that reflect not on...
S3 Ep21. Art, Advocacy, and the Power of Purpose: A Divine Calling with Dr. Richmond S. Otolorin-Garrick
In this moving conversation on ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, Dr. Richmond Stanley Otolorin-Garrick shares a story shaped by courage, devotion, artistry and deep gratitude. He reflects on his journey from Sierra Leone to the United States, the...
S3 Ep20. Making Space for Joy in Justice with Dina Chaerani
This week’s guest on ABWilson's Heart of the Matter podcast is Dina Chaerani, a bold and joyful sexuality educator, storyteller and youth advocate from Indonesia whose work lives at the intersection of advocacy, digital media and care.
S3 Ep19. Business Ballerina: Dancing Through Life with Joyce Hayward
In this episode of AB.Wilson’s Heart of the Matter, Joyce Hayward brings a vibrant mix of energy, wisdom and heart to a conversation about purpose, growth and living intentionally. Joyce describes herself as energetic, joyful and thoug...
S3 Ep18. Climb Higher, Give More: Darlene Repollet on Leadership and Legacy
In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Darlene Repollet, a woman who embodies the art of purposeful living through service, community and intentional growth. Darlene describes herself as ...
S3 Ep17. Nurturing Self and Others: An Inspiring Life with Renee Rampersadsingh
Renee Rampersadsingh joins ABWilson's Heart of the Matter podcast, sharing her warm journey as a yoga educator, devoted caregiver and joyful creator in Trinidad and Tobago. With roots in a family of teachers and a lifelong spiritual practice sp...
S3 Ep16. The Healing Power of Connection: A Conversation with Dr. Irma Campos
In this heartfelt conversation on AB Wilson’s Heart of the Matter, Dr. Irma Campos shares a thoughtful and deeply human reflection on what it means to live and work with curiosity, compassion and care. As a psychologist with experience in clini...
S2 Ep15. Embracing Bold Career Shifts: Coaching Hearts and Global Giving with Pamela Barit Nolan
In this inviting episode, Pamela Barit Nolan joins Aderonke Bademosi Wilson on ABWilson's Heart of the Matter podcast for a heartfelt conversation filled with wisdom on bold career shifts, compassionate service and spiritual growth. ...
S3 Ep14. Joy in Every Season: Dr. Kelly Holder and Her Path to Wonder and Wellness
Dr. Kelly Holder joins Aderonke Bademosi Wilson on the latest episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter podcast, sharing her warm insights as a clinical psychologist specializing in psycho-oncology. She describes herself as empathetic, joyful a...
S3 Ep13. From Echidnas to The Epididymis: A Scientist's Journey with David Skerrett-Byrne
In this engaging episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter podcast, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson welcomes David Skerrett-Byrne, a reproductive scientist, storyteller and community builder. David shares his groundbreaking work on sperm biology,...
S3 Ep12. A Good Man: Craig Simmons on Fathers, Daughters, and Legacy
In this episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Bermudian educator and thinker Craig Simmons for a rich, deeply human conversation about joy, responsibility, love and what it means to live a charmed ex...
S3 Ep11. Positive Questions, Powerful Stories: Marking 100 Episodes of Heart of the Matter
In this special episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson turns the microphone on herself and reflects on how a simple idea rooted in her early radio days in Bermuda has grown into a deeply meaningful space for co...
S3 Ep10. Humanity in Practice: Conversations on Belonging, Courage, and Deep Care with Veronica Olalla Love
In this richly layered and deeply moving episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Veronica Olalla Love, CEO of Newfield Network, artist, poet and lifelong seeker of meaning. Together they explore w...
S3 Ep9. You Cannot Edit What You Do Not Write: The Courage to Begin with Simone Dalton
In this warm and reflective conversation, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with writer and writing practice coach Simone Dalton to explore what it means to build a sustainable, soul-nourishing writing life rooted in rhythm instead of bur...
S3 Ep8. Creativity as Love in Action: Ari Kamara's Loving Practice
Join Aderonke Bademosi Wilson as she welcomes Ari Kamara to ABWilson's Heart of the Matter. Ari, a self-described regular person trying to embody love, unpacks creativity as a daily resistance practice woven into cooking, relationships, art, po...
S3 Ep7. Don’t Waste This Life: Gifts, Grief and Growth with Myra Lee Virgil, PhD
In this rich and reflective conversation, Myra Lee Virgil joins host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson to explore what it means to live a life rooted in steadfast commitment, deep reflection and reliability. She shares how those three descriptors shape ...
S3 Ep6. Horse Culture and Human Healing with Melba Holliday: What Horses Teach Us About Leading and Listening with Heart
This episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter with guest Melba Holliday invites listeners into a rich conversation about healing, courage and the wisdom we can learn from horses and nature. Melba shares how her early experience of...
S3 Ep5. Joy as a Way of Life: Janet Harvey’s Journey from Wall Street to Regenerative Humanity
In this rich and soulful conversation, Janet Harvey shares how being an alchemical visionary shapes the way she invites people and organizations to transform from the inside out. She describes alchemy as a natural process of turning what is int...
S3 Ep4. From Bermuda to New York to Ghana: Elena Menendez Sanchez on Finding Home in Art
This episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter features multi hyphenate artist and Bermudian creative Elena Menendez Sanchez, whose life and work weave together theater, activism and deep self reflection. In conversation with host Aderonke Bade...
S3 Ep3. Building Bridges, Not Walls: Francoise Palau-Wolffe on Human Rights Education
This episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, guest Francoise Palau-Wolffe explores how one person’s conviction, compassion and courage can ripple outward to transform communities. From her early inspiration in Avignon, where a p...
S3 Ep2. The Ripple Effect of Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Karen Hinds
In this episode of the ABWilson Heart of the Matter podcast, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson welcomes leadership expert and Workplace Success Group founder Karen Hinds for a deeply thoughtful conversation about the power of authenticity,...
S3 Ep1. Name It to Tame It: How Emotional Regulation Shapes Leadership and Relationships with Dawnese Openshaw
In this inspiring episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Dawnese Openshaw, a self-described change agent, visionary, and impact-maker who brings warmth, clarity, and deep intention to every space...
