The World Without People and Ayomide

In this special birthday episode of The World Without People, Dr Ayomide Roberts reflects on turning 40 and what it means to embrace a new chapter of life.From confronting expectations and redefining success to celebrating answered prayers, practising gratitude, and trusting God’s timing, Ayomide shares the lessons shaping her perspective on life, faith, and the future.It is a conversation about finding joy in the season you’re in, appreciating what you have, and continuing to believe in what is still possible.Follow The World Without PeopleInstagram: @twwpcastTikTok: @twwpcastX(Twitter):https://x.com/twwpcastWebsite:https://www.worldwithoutpeople.orgTimestamps00:00 — Introduction: The One Where Ayomide Turns 4004:40 — Answered Prayers and God’s Goodness08:35 — Turning 40 and Life’s Expectations10:15 — Learning to Approach Life With Joy12:00 — Redefining Success17:00 — Faith, Purpose, and Trusting God’s Timing23:00 — Examining Our Hearts and Intentions28:45 — Gratitude, Relationships, and the People Who Matter32:00 — Final Reflections and Closing ThoughtsAbout the HostDr Ayomide Roberts is the host of The World Without People, a podcast exploring life, faith, relationships, personal growth, and the experiences that shape us.

In this episode of The World Without People, Ayomide sits down with Temi Hassan-Nehemiahh for a wide-ranging conversation about life, career, dance, faith, purpose, ambition, and becoming.From growing up in Ibadan, attending the University of Ibadan, and studying pharmacy to navigating unexpected pivots, finding community, and building a life around her passion for dance, Temi shares how she learned to embrace a journey she didn't always have completely figured out.The conversation goes beyond career and dance. They talk about the realities of moving between Ibadan and Lagos, faith and how it shapes the way she approaches difficult seasons, the importance of support systems, changing ideas about success, and learning to slow down and appreciate nature.It is a conversation about direction without rigidity, purpose without having everything figured out, and trusting that even the unexpected turns of the journey can have meaning.Follow The World Without People Instagram: twwpcast TikTok: twwpcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/twwpcast Website: https://www.worldwithoutpeople.orgTimestamps 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome 02:40 — Growing Up in Ibadan & Early School Years 07:20 — Discovering a Passion for Dance 09:30 — Pharmacy School, Pressure, and Redirection 21:00 — The Cultural Landscape of Ibadan and Lagos 29:20 — Joining Alliance Française and Business Development 33:00 — Overcoming Isolation, Support Systems, and Faith 42:15 — Long Stroll and Social Dance Communities 46:00 — Final Thoughts, Finding Joy, and Wrap-UpAbout the GuestTemi Hassan-Nehimiah is a dancer, cultural project manager, and creative entrepreneur. Trained as a pharmacist from the University of Ibadan, she chose to pursue her passion for the arts, organizing social dance communities, co-founding Long Stroll, and managing cultural initiatives like Make Music Ibadan.

In this episode of The World Without People, Ayomide sits down with Kemi Onabanjo Joseph for a wide-ranging conversation about life, career, faith, purpose, ambition and becoming.From growing up in Ogba and attending Covenant University to working at Zenith Bank, Ericsson and McKinsey, Kemi shares how she navigated a career she never had completely figured out, the decisions that shaped her path, and why she has always tried to leave room for possibilities.The conversation goes beyond career.They talk about faith and how it shapes the way Kemi approaches work, relationships and difficult seasons, her journey to INSEAD, becoming a wife and mother, changing ideas about success and ambition, stepping away from social media, and learning to make room for rest and restoration.It is a conversation about direction without rigidity, purpose without having everything figured out, and trusting that even the unexpected parts of the journey can have meaning.Follow The World Without PeopleInstagram/ twwpcastTikTok/ twwpcastX (Twitter) ⁠https://x.com/twwpcast⁠Website ⁠https://www.worldwithoutpeople.org⁠Timestamps00:00 — Introduction05:00 — Growing Up & Early Influences15:00 — Career, Faith & Direction25:00 — Navigating Different Career Paths35:00 — Finding Purpose45:00 — Faith as an Anchor55:00 — Work, Money & Stewardship1:05:00 — Success, Ambition & Family1:15:00 — Womanhood & Motherhood1:25:00 — Rest, Social Media & Being Present1:35:00 — Making Room for Restoration1:45:00 — Final ThoughtsAbout the GuestKemi Onabanjo Joseph is a professional with experience across technology, consulting and economic development. She has worked with organizations including Ericsson and McKinsey and now works in economic development, partnering with governments and development organizations to support manufacturing, job creation and economic growth.

“It is what it is. Life moves on.” — Daniel Ifeanyi IkechukwuWhat does it really take to build a career in the events industry?In Episode 9, Ayomide sits down with Daniel Ifeanyi Ikechukwu, an event planner and creative who found his way into the industry through a journey he never originally planned.Daniel shares how his childhood dream of studying Medicine eventually led him to Biochemistry, while his natural interest in creativity, décor and organising spaces slowly revealed another path. From moving to Lagos and experiencing an unexpected setback on his very first interview trip, to eventually finding his place in the event industry, his story is one of resilience, curiosity and discovering what you're good at.The conversation goes beyond Daniel's personal journey into the realities of event planning — working with clients, managing personalities, working under pressure and creating experiences that people remember.They also discuss the Nigerian events industry, the importance of craftsmanship and training, sustainability, the pressure to make things look good for social media, and whether there are enough standards within the industry.Because an event isn't just about how it looks.It's about the experience, the details and the work behind it.Follow The World Without PeopleInstagramhttps://instagram.com/twwpcastTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@twwpcastX (Twitter)https://x.com/twwpcastWebsitehttps://www.worldwithoutpeople.orgTimestamps00:00 — Welcome to The World Without People00:43 — Meet Daniel Ifeanyi Ikechukwu01:24 — Growing up in Port Harcourt01:54 — Moving to Lagos after losing his father02:48 — Getting robbed on the way to an interview04:09 — “It is what it is. Life moves on.”04:35 — From Medicine to Biochemistry06:07 — Discovering his creative side06:30 — Starting a décor business in university07:47 — How he eventually found his way into events10:46 — Joining Eventful11:19 — Daniel and Ayomide's wedding connection12:00 — Planning a wedding without decoration14:30 — Being a man in the event-planning industry15:44 — Are men really seen as less organised?18:03 — The event that almost went wrong18:46 — “It's not Harry Potter”19:29 — Planning an event in less than 24 hours20:36 — Working with difficult personalities22:44 — Why an event planner is also a therapist24:26 — Who decides how much decoration an event needs?26:19 — Pinterest, inspiration and copying27:26 — What makes an event memorable?29:40 — Understanding the client's personality34:32 — How quickly can an event actually come together?36:24 — What's missing in Nigeria's event industry?37:02 — Why craftsmanship matters38:45 — “Stop enhancing rubbish with lighting”40:04 — Quality vs. presentation40:23 — Sustainability and waste in events41:05 — The importance of craftsmanship41:34 — Event planning is about the experience42:10 — Why the industry needs more trained people43:42 — Does Nigeria really have an event industry?44:28 — Who evaluates the industry?45:03 — Creating standards for event planning46:15 — Daniel's relationship with his father48:39 — Losing his father50:20 — Being bullied in school50:54 — His first encounter with God51:33 — Faith, growth and becoming who you are1:01:32 — Closing

What kind of Nigeria are we building?“If there’s no real move to change, then you’re in the same boat with everybody else.” — Caxton Martins In Episode 8 of The World Without People, Ayomide sits down with Mobolaji Caxton Martins for a wide-ranging conversation about Nigeria, identity, culture, media, technology, advertising and the choices that shape the society we live in.From growing up in Surulere and studying at the University of Lagos to working across advertising, financial services, legal services and brand strategy, Caxton shares how his experiences have shaped the way he thinks about people, business and society.The conversation goes beyond careers.They talk about how advertising can shape culture, why Nigerians have developed different ways of navigating everyday life, the impact of our online and offline identities, the rise of the “prosumer,” and why businesses need to understand people differently today.They also ask harder questions: What is Nigeria’s story? Who is responsible for changing it? And what happens when we become so used to broken systems that they start to feel normal?This is a conversation about Nigeria, but ultimately, it’s about people, choices, stories and the kind of future we are creating.Follow The World Without PeopleInstagramhttps://instagram.com/twwpcastTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@twwpcastX (Twitter)https://x.com/twwpcastWebsitehttps://www.worldwithoutpeople.orgTimestamps0:00 — Introduction & meeting Caxton Martins1:00 — Growing up in Surulere & his early education4:00 — School, privilege & different social backgrounds6:00 — University of Lagos & finding his direction8:00 — Focus, commitment & the importance of learning12:00 — From education to discovering his career path15:00 — Advertising, branding & understanding people18:00 — How advertising shapes the way we see the world22:00 — Technology, changing behaviour & modern life26:00 — The changing consumer28:00 — Understanding people and building better brands30:00 — Branding, perception & professional identity34:00 — Media, communication & how people consume information38:00 — Using communication to influence behaviour40:00 — Governance, responsibility & changing society43:00 — The future of Nigeria46:00 — Nigeria’s story & the role we all play50:00 — What can citizens actually do?52:00 — Business, markets & opportunities in Nigeria54:00 — Life experiences, growth & becoming an adult58:00 — Family, responsibility & perspective1:00:00 — Preparing for the future & protecting what matters1:03:00 — Nigeria’s culture, values & the way we live1:08:55 — ClosingAbout the GuestMobolaji Caxton Martins is a brand and business professional with experience across advertising, financial services, legal services, governance and brand strategy. His work and perspective sit at the intersection of people, brands, culture and society.This episode explores what happens when we stop simply accepting the world around us and start asking better questions about it.Because The World Without People would not exist without the stories that make us human.