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   1. The PR Strategist Episode

   Only the paranoid survive! Only the paranoid survive? Yes! Tokunboh George - Taylor lives by that mantra and she really should know. She is THE foremost PR strategist in Nigeria and founding Managing Director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Nigeria. Served her and her clients well (very well) and in this episode, we discuss:branding, self branding and positioning;that line between branding and pushiness;knowing what you want and getting ready to get it;Ikoyi Club, Golf and strategising;Charity work

   Apr 03,2023 54:18
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   2. The Newswatch Survivor Episode

   Uzo Nzeogu, a talented artist who studied Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka with greats like Bruce Onobrakpeya and El Anatsui seemed all set to claim his place as a fine artist. But then, he did the maths, ditched paint and chose pragmatism. Pragmatism led him to Newswatch, to Dele Giwa,  to Ray Ekpu, to Dan Agbese and to 'the happiest time of my life'. The newsroom rush, the boardroom manoeuvring, the tragic, shocking murder of Dele Giwa, Uzo was in the thick

   Feb 21,2023 46:14
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   3. The Beauty Queen Entrepreneur

   Helen took a short trip away from university and came back as Miss Nigeria 1979! Sharp, shrewd and always impeccably turned out, Helen Prest Ajayi neatly turned the beauty currency into entrepreneurship, into businesses way ahead of the times. In this episode, we discuss:using what you have to get what you want.spotting trends way ahead of time.Buka (yes, that Buka) and the fast food thing.SPARE, Prince Harry and telling your own story.Jogging in Banana Island really can inspire you - no, honest

   Feb 06,2023 56:04
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   4. The Big C Episode

   The big C, the dreaded C, that soul destroying word we do everything possible (or at least try) to avoid. Yes, Cancer! In seeking to find some cause for optimism, no matter how faint, we speak to Moji Animashaun, an experienced cancer treatment professional with over 30 years' experience as a radiation therapist. Moji retired as a Deputy Director in the Oncology unit at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in 2018 after practising in 5 different hospitals on 3 different continents.

   Jul 28,2022 53:11
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   5. The New Year Episode

   2021 was quite the year: a roller coaster of highs and lows, peaks and troughs, agonies and nearly-there ecstasy. In our new year episode, guests and listeners of our podcast share their reflections on 2021 and their hopes for 2022. In spite of (or perhaps because of) 2021, they look forward with optimism and positivity. This is the tonic you didn’t know you needed.Contributors to the episode:Yewande Osahrieme-OdiaSeyi OjuriLeonard LawaniAlimi AdewaleDr Otefe EdebiPaula OkonehTesse Akpeki“I gave

   Jan 06,2022 16:56
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   6. The Art Collector Episode

   When you eat, breathe and live art and you are also an engineer, a lawyer and a stock broker. Definitions and categorisations become superfluous. We present Prince Yemisi Shyllon.When you are arguably the biggest collector of African Art on the continent, you have a unique voice and earned an authentic platform to talk about art in Africa. Prince Shyllon has a unique and truly innovative position on the repatriation of looted artworks to Nigeria. He may well have found the best solution to this

   Aug 05,2021 43:53
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   7. The Multi-tasking OAP (On Air Personality).

   Eku Edewor is many things but one thing she definitely is not is a slacker. Not just a pretty face (and what a pretty face), she believes in grafting and earning her flowers. In this episode, we discuss:9 years old and catching the bug (yes, do put your daughter on the stage Mrs. Worthington).53 Extra, Castle & Castle, Netflix and longevity in the business.UK or Naij? - would I?, should I?, could I ? and the angst of choice.Identity and name change.Not black enough v not quite white enough - you

   Jan 26,2023 01:00:03
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   8. The Very Social Lawyer Episode

   Sade Doherty works hard - at being a business lawyer,  family court assessor, school governor, Musical Society of Nigeria trustee, Centre for Contemporary Arts trustee, and at that most social of High Church communities, The Pink Ladies of the Cathedral Church of Christ.In this episode, we talk about: wearing many hats being 'se kari' or in English - strategichard workObamaNigerian politics todayand groan, the joke - never smutty but not clean either.A light, soufflé of an episode. You

   Jul 06,2022 48:46
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   9. The (Guilt - free) Christmas Episode

   For a guilt free Christmas, we give you the perfect present - a worthy edition with just the right amount of fun.Nkoyo Rapu shows what is possible and how far our dreams can go in reshaping  our communities and building a mega social enterprise. Her organization, Bethesda Child Support Agency and what is now termed ‘the Bethesda Model’ has well over 900 children over 4 schools, a Skills Acquisition centre and has been studied at Harvard Business School.We discuss the Bethesda Model, Dr. Nkoyo Ra

   Dec 23,2021 32:48
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    10. The Art Dealer's Episode

    The second in our Art series, we talk to Hannah O'Leary of Sotheby's  about the contemporary African art scene.  The explosion of the African art scene, how to start collecting, the accessibility, the investment opportunities and the influence of African art on the European artists.Fascinating, educational and, above everything else, the passion for African art shines through.Definitely one for art lovers everywhere.

    Jul 22,2021 48:29
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    11. The Property Entrepreneur

    A lion in the den who has made his mark on the property landscape. Paul Onwuanibe is group chief executive officer of Landmark Africa Group. With  formal education in Architecture, Property Development and Construction Management, together with a London Business School MBA with a merit in “Value Engineering”Paul  is one of the renowned lions on the  Nigerian business reality show "Lion's Den" and in this episode, we discuss:the Lion's Den and choosing winners (or not).that initial fund

    Jan 11,2023 51:25
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    12. The Healthy Lifestyle Episode

    'The diet starts tomorrow!' Yeah, sure. We've all been there, said that, got the oversized tee shirt. Olamide Balogun, the 'awakening lifestyles' guru and certified wellness coach, puts us through our paces and tells us a few home truths about those healthy choices. We discuss:losing weight veganism on a Nigerian dietwhat not to eat or drinkfastingDownton Abbey (who knew?)faith and that seemingly constantly recurring Proverbs 31 womanmusic, books and yes, that joke thing

    Jun 23,2022 59:52
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    13. The Maverick Collector’s Episode

    Femi Akinsanya - investment banker, broker, educationist and foremost art collector, is no art dilettante. His passion for collecting transcends that plaything of the idle HNI hour, minute or even year - it began with his distinctive upbringing by a woke Yoruba grandmother ahead of her time, a public librarian. We discuss selling a business you started from scratch, finding a buyer, succession planning, Mayflower School, Ikenne, Wole Soyinka and, of course, ART and REPATRIATION!In this episode,

    Dec 09,2021 53:03
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    14. The Art Masters Episode

    The first in our special art series. We speak to two mega artists at the top of the contemporary Nigerian art scene. Alimi Adewale and Ayoola Gbolahan. Two artists, similar in age, similar in success but with different routes to art. We talk about how it all started, what inspires them, the pandemic and the isolation. We laugh - a lot! We get really close and personal and, next to buying their art, it really doesn't get much better than this.

    Jul 08,2021 51:18
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    15. The Intellectual Entrepreneur

    For years, Dr. Ayo Aderinwale lived and breathed African political science. He has been in exile fleeing Abacha's regime, been a key figure in the plans and preparations for the United States of Africa, been Deputy President, Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union, established and became executive director of the African Leadership Forum... and then on a flight from Addis, after a particularly frustrating  episode, he had his damascene moment. He was done! Bye bye politi

    Dec 15,2022 01:38:44
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    16. The International Children's Day Episode

    Children have a voice, they should be encouraged to use it and people should be encouraged to listen (with apologies to the Duchess of Sussex).  Tsemaye, Kwezi, Alicia and Tom from Nigeria, South Africa, France and the United Kingdom share their thoughts. We talk about:the war in Ukrainewhat makes them happywhat they would like for the world the environmentMovies - Encanto, Star Wars, Books, Musicand yes, we get the obligatory joke - from the vaguely amusing to the groan worthy. A totally charmi

    Jun 04,2022 21:23
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    17. The e-Naira Intro Episode

    The Nigerian Central Bank Digital Currency, e-Naira, has finally launched, and Oluwaseun Odeku, Associate Director, Forensic Services, KPMG, walks us through.In this episode, we look at What exactly is the e-Naira?Why do we need the e-Naira?Step by step process for e-Naira walletThe security/privacy concernsThe future for TelCos, Banks, Fintechs and the PSB ApprovalsThe opportunity for ForEx and PAPSSAnd yes, our guest has a laugh out loud jokeLinks Mentioned:Oluwaseun Odeku on LinkedinBanana Is

    Nov 25,2021 44:57
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    18. The Podcasters' Podcast Episode

    This week we speak to the hosts of Tesse Leads and Chatting With the Experts podcasts - Tesse Akpeki and Paula Okoneh. The word 'journey' has become rather hackneyed but these two really have had 'a journey'. The peaks, the troughs, the agony and the ecstasy - loss to triumph and everything in between.   No holds barred and nothing off the table.  This was a jam session, and then some.

    Jun 23,2021 41:25
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    19. The Diaspora Entrepreneur

    Old Gregorian, avid Banana Island Living listener and serial entrepreneur, Adeyemo Sodipo, has embedded himself in the community he migrated into - St. Louis, Missouri. He has set up businesses, serves as a trustee of that most WASP of WASP American institutions, the private Prep school, been a union employer and sits on the board of his local Crime Victim Advocacy Centre. Adeyemo represents that most conflicted of individuals - the diaspora Nigerian. In this episode we discuss:Once a Gregorian,

    Dec 01,2022 47:22
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    20. The Special Needs Episode

    Special Educational Needs (SEN) has become rather a ‘thing’ but was it ever thus and we are just more aware now? What do we mean by SEN? You know that feeling when you think something is not quite right? The worry, the angst, who do you call? What do you do?Apparently, “1 in 5 of us has dyslexia” - Dyslexia Nigeria, so yes, it is a ‘thing’.In the post-Covid world, what have practitioners in the coal face noticed about the children they see? In this episode, the second in our Education Series, we

    May 19,2022 59:59
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    21. The Diaspora Millennial Podcaster Episode

    The Diaspora Millennial Podcaster Episode.With now over 7,000 downloads and a million thanks to our fantastic listeners, in this episode, we look at the Nigerian podcasting landscape. The Diaspora Millennial is one demographic that has taken to podcasting with real passion.We sit down with diaspora millennial podcaster, Matilda Bakare, producer and co-host of the Africalypso podcast. Matilda and her fellow hosts record and publish their content from  Canada.. We talk about podcasting for the Nig

    Nov 11,2021 47:29
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    22. The Mental Health Episode

    In this episode we discuss mental health in Nigeria - the myths, the realities and where/how to get help. But how do you talk about such a heavy subject in a light hearted way? Dr. Edebi (the singing physician) educates us and - yes, it is very real. No - it isn't limited to a particular demographic.  Yes, we laugh, a lot, but always, always being respectful of the topic and the challenges.This episode was recorded in May 2021 to mark Mental Health Awareness Month.

    Jun 10,2021 38:36
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    23. The Artistic Septuagenarian

    Continuing our series unveiling the experiences and memories of the generation before ours, how they lived, loved and explored, our guest is none other than The  Original Original, the legend in her own lifetime, Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye.An absolute one-off in the art and craft space and an all-round wonderful personality, Mama Nike shares incredible awe-inspiring stories spanning six decades.In this episode, we discuss:The 14-year-old runaway bride.Serendipity vs making your own luck.Mbari Mb

    Nov 03,2022 42:39
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    24. The Education Entrepreneur Episode

    You get the degrees, plan for the business, find the ideal one at the right price - what could possibly go wrong?  Well, plenty as it turns out. Tope Egoh takes us through her adventures in the education space in the UK and now in Nigeria. The highs and lows, agony and ecstasy. She tells us, knowing what she knows now, would she do it all again? In this episode, Tope discusses resilience, passion, burdensome regulation and yes, even racism! In your face, can’t-avoid-it racism.The first in what w

    Apr 13,2022 49:56
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    25. The Art Maestro Episode - Bruce Onabrakpeya

    This week's edition features Nigerian printmaker, painter and all round maestro, Bruce Onabrakpeya.His candour, complex personality and sharp wit made for a truly intriguing conversation. We discussed Zaria Rebels, return of stolen art, his Harmattan Workshop, his die-hard love for Nigeria; oh, and his intriguing answer to the question ‘who do you admire most?’Yes, the maestro does have a fun side. Listen and discover this whole different side to BRUCE Onabrakpeya.Links Mentioned:About the

    Oct 28,2021 57:41
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    26. Nearly Made in Nigeria - The Diaspora Millenials Episode

    They are born and bred in the diaspora but identify as Nigerians. But how true is this and how Nigerian are they really? The angst, the agony and the ecstasy of the diaspora millennial is deeply moving and searingly thought provoking.Definitely one to listen to - again and again.

    May 26,2021 42:56
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    27. The Musical Octogenarian

    The fourth in our series of conversations with people 75 years and over, our conversation with the musical octogenarian is one that uplifts and serenades.We speak with Edna Jane Deinyo Soyanwo (EJD). Born on Sunday January 7th, 1934, EJD holds a BA (Dunelm) degree, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of London, Associate of the Royal College of Music (ARCM) and a Masters in Education from the University of North Wales (Bangor). She has had a long successful teaching care

    Oct 20,2022 42:55
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    28. The Wealth Advisor's Edition

    This Women’s Month we demystify money, wealth creation and preservation and who better to do this than a woman who does all these and does them well.Bimpe Nkontchou, legal practitioner, family office manager, wealth advisor, art patron extraordinaire  and now fintechpreneur!In this episode, we chat about:Advising the Uber wealthy;Succession planning versus ‘Apres moi, le deluge’;Bimpe’s thoughts on NFTs and Crypto;Asa, the latest album, keeping that headspace and yep, the quintessential mum joke

    Mar 30,2022 59:14
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    29. The Niger Delta Episode

    Mention of the Niger Delta of Nigeria and good (okay, goodish) news in the same sentence is not a song that’s often heard. Our guest, Dr Dara Akala who runs an NGO in the heart of the Niger Delta,  has a soothing narrative, one well worth sharing. Dr Akala, a development economist and Executive Director of the corporate social enterprise PIND, has a plan, a plan that seems to be working and, one, one dares to hope, making a real difference in the lives of people of the Niger Delta. Here are a fe

    Oct 14,2021 27:37
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    30. From Purpose to Profit - The Lagos Mums Episode!

    When you set out to solve  a problem,  to fulfill a need you have. On that journey, you encounter your purpose; and that purpose turns into a thriving digital business. A digital business started when Instagram was but a babe in arms.Yetty Williams takes us on her journey and, yes, it is absolutely worth the ride! 

    May 12,2021 39:45
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    31. The Royal Professor Episode

    The third in our series of conversations with people 75 years and over, our conversation with the royal professor could not have come at a better time - a week after Queen Elizabeth's passing.We speak with Emeritus Professor Osato Frank Giwa-Osagie, Cambridge educated obstetrician-gynaecologist and educator. Professor Giwa-Osagie is a recipient of the Adrian Stokes Memorial award from Guys Hospital Medical School, London, 1975, Chevalier du Lion, Republic of Senegal, Dakar, and a truly wort

    Oct 06,2022 01:00:23
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    32. The Theatre Master’s Episode

    ‘Niyi Coker, Jr. is currently Professor & Director of the School of Theatre, Television and Film at San Diego State University in California.  Prior to which for 14 years, he was the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Chair & Distinguished Professor in African-American Studies at the University of Missouri in Saint Louis.  Despite formidable opposition, he created the first and only degree granting program in African-American Studies at the University of Alabama in 1999—almost 30 years post-civil rights mov

    Mar 17,2022 55:17
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    33. The Fintech Episode

    In the rather concerning landscape of the current Nigerian economy, and in spite of COVID-19(or perhaps because of), one segment of the economy seems to be doing exceptionally well - Fintech.The numbers are head turning -Flutterwave valued at $1 billion (that is $200 million more than the highest value bank in Nigeria); Paga and Andela now with a $1.5 billion valuation. Is Fintech the new oil? Bigger than oil?Victor Ndukauba, expert investor and the Deputy Managing Director of Afrinvest, has his

    Sep 30,2021 01:04:48
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    34. Coming to Nigeria - The Expat Edition

    Take three people, all different nationalities, all came to live in Lagos, and listen to them talk about their experiences. There are many ways to tell your Nigerian story.  The good and the not so great.  The sublime and the mundane. The security, the music, making friends. Real people, real experiences, unvarnished and honest. Not to be missed.

    Apr 28,2021 39:58
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    35. The Agbaje Episode

    The second in our series of conversations with people 75 years and over, this episode is a truly special one.We meet two Agbaje sisters (82 and 91 years old) who have lived their best lives and lived to tell the tale.  Mrs. Moulin Ashake Agbaje - Anozie and Ms. Wule Agbaje (the Agbajes) are special, and boy, do let us know it!In this episode, we talk about: life as children of a millionaire in pre-independence Nigeriapolygamy and family lifela dolce vita in 50s EnglandCliff Richard (of all thing

    Sep 22,2022 58:26
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    36. The Young and Restless episode

    Educated and intrepid with the world as their oyster, the African millennial is young and restless. Fearlesss, ambitious, fiercely afro-centric, secure in their own skin and ready to try new dating options. Kemi Afun-Ogido (or Dolly to the chosen few) is a policy analyst with the AfDB. She has her finger on the pulse of African agribusiness and worked and/or visited over 25 African countries. She is engaging and totally charming talking about:Her Nigerian-Indian roots ; Online dating (Yup! We we

    Feb 17,2022 55:33
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    37. Staying in Nigeria

    In this episode, two young Nigerians, Leonard and Daniel - millenial software developer and a Gen Z photographer - share their thoughts on the Nigeria project. One optimistic, and the other, not so much!We talk about:Finding love in the digital world#ENDSARSBlack Lives MatterThe Commonwealth/EmpireReligionHope!Fascinating and yes, even weirdly touching.Links:Daniel's works are on BehanceLeonard is on InstagramBanana Island Living’s InstagramBanana Island Living's TwitterSponsored by Om

    Sep 16,2021 55:28
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    38. The Island Property Insider

    We talk to Augustine Okpe, a developer with in-depth knowledge of the Banana Island property market. He takes us through all the hoops you need to jump to develop property on the Island and tells us what to do and probably, more importantly, what not to do. Priceless!

    Apr 13,2021 30:48
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    39. The Intrepid Octogenarian Episode

    Hers was the generation that saw the best of times and, arguably, the worst of times.  The heady, optimistic pre Nigerian independence days and then, the abyss of the Civil War. Mrs. Eugenia Arinola Afolabi has seen it all, done it all and wears the robes with a twinkle in her eye. In this episode we discuss:being wooed and wedded in 50s Nigeria;life as a foreign student in 50/60s England;fostering - good and not so great;skiing whilst black;from Guinea to Japan, New York to Belgium - moving eve

    Sep 01,2022 01:01:14
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    40. The Arty Attorney’s Episode

    We have discussed with artists, masters and collectors about this topic, but what does it mean to the maven of the arts who is also a chief from the Benin Kingdom, the original home of some of these looted works? Do note the use of the word ‘works’, not just ‘artworks’.Our guest, Chief Charles Uwesunyi-Edosomwan, is a mega lawyer, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who has represented both sides of the political aisle and won the trust of both. He is also the Obasuyi of Benin Kingdom, a life member of

    Feb 03,2022 46:08
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    41. The Diaspora Dad Episode.

    Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola is THE novel of the season. Femi Babalola,  Bolu's father and diaspora dad extraordinaire, discusses the very intentional way you raise children to keep them connected with their roots and achieving at the highest level in the adopted country. Bi-coastal living, raising diaspora children, religion, taking bold business risks in an unpredictable  Nigeria - no topic was off limits. A truly interesting season opener. 

    Sep 01,2021 01:04:59
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    42. The Crypto Episode!

    Our very first Business episode. The Crypto Episode!In this episode, we discuss Crypto currencies with Dr. Iyabo Masha, a global economist, staff member of the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council.The recent Central Bank of Nigeria ban on Crypto currencies going through the banking system has generated a lot of heated conversations in the country. What was the thinking behind the ban? Does the Nigeria Stock Exchange recognise Crypt

    Mar 31,2021 36:49
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    43. Season 1 Bonus Episode

    Our bonuse episode and Season 1 wrap up with teasers for Season 2!Banana Island Living Podcast started on the 1st of April with the Crypto episode and what a ride it's been. We skip through the different episodes and reveal the most popular.  Season 2 starts on the 1st of September and here we give you heads up on what to look forward to on Banana Island Living - happier, healthier and even better informed.

    Aug 19,2021 06:46
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    44. Episode 0

    Welcome to the Banana Island Living podcasts!  Banana Island Living is a lifestyle, well-being platform that  encapsulates how we want to live – happier, healthier - and better informed. We  will  talk  business, community, books, travel, music, food, gardens, health, style and , of course, Banana Island Life. Join us every fortnight -  starting 1st of April 2021!

    Mar 23,2021 01:39