The Motivational MariamTalks Podcast
I am a quantitative analyst who is passionate about motivation and self development. Originally from Ivory Coast, I moved to the United States in 2015 to pursue my undergraduate studies. Since then, I experienced unexpected adventures some happy and some not so happy... In this podcast, I share some of my personal stories that will motivate you no matter the stage you are in your life. Once in a while I will invite some inspiring guests over.
Episodes
35 episodes
Navigating through Uncertainty & Practicing Gratitude
In this episode, I reflected on my year and shared the lessons learned. The two charities I mentioned are Palestine Children Relief Fund and
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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24:14
Talking about ADHD, Mental Health and Self-Love ft Willene Freddy
In this episode, I was joined by Willene Freddy. Willene is a Life Coach & Mentor for STEM professionals as well as an Enneagram & EQ practitioner. In this episode, we talked about her mental journey, living with ADHD, raising kid...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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58:07
Talking Mental Health with an African Immigrant ft Dr. Habib Fanny
In this episode, I was joined by Habib Fanny. Habib is a medical director of the Oregon Rehabilitation Center at PeaceHealth. He was born and raised in Ivory Coast and moved to the United States as a teenager. We talked about his me...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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53:33
Getting Back On Track
I am back after almost 3 months away. I shared with you what I have been up to.Just in case you are unaware of it, I have an instagram page where I post motivational co...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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26:28
GOODBYE 2022: Recap & Honest Thoughts
In this episode, I did a little recap of my year and shared my honest thoughts.Just in case you are unaware of it, I have an instagram page where I post motivational co...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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17:46
Creating & Hosting my First Masterclass in Ivory Coast!!
In this episode, I talked about the very first masterclasses I hosted in Ivory Coast.I went in deep from when I got the idea to how I promoted the event and what actually happened on the actual day. On November 12, I hosted two master...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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34:48
Working on Wall Street ft Khadidja Coulibaly
In this episode, I was joined by my dear cousin Khadidja Coulibaly. She is a Markets Analyst working in NYC. We talked about her journey from Ivory Coast to the United States. We talked about what's like working in Wall Street as a w...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:09:37
Defying the Odds: A Sickle Cell Warrior Story ft Ese Sifo
In this episode, I was joined by Ese Sifo. Ese is a sickle cell warrior and Human Resources leader at Nordson Corporation. We talked about the sickle cell disease and his journey living with the disease since childhood and how he ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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40:42
Discovering Yourself ft Victoria Ayodeji
In this episode, I was joined by Victoria Ayodeji. She is a Cambridge University graduate and public speaker, mentor, and coach. She is passionate about enacting social change through access to education and work opportunities and adding ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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47:09
Mini-Episode: Instagram, New Directions, New Goals
In this mini-episode, I talk about the new direction for my podcast and instagram page and some goals that I want to start pursuing.Just in case you are unaware of it, I have an
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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11:45
I started a new job!! ft Serge Sondji
In this episode, I take you four months back when I was getting ready to move for a job in NYC. I asked my good friend Serge to come over to ask me any questions related to the move.We talked about my process of leaving Bank of America...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:25
Adulthood, Growth and Social Media
In this episode, I talked about life, especially changes associated with adulthood and the imminent growth resulting from them. I briefly talked about social media and how it can be a bad thing for us.Just in case you are unaware of it,...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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30:31
From Managerial Sciences to Data Science ft Benie Amani
In this episode, I was joined by my friend Benie Amani. She is a data scientist at NCR. We talked about her journey from The Democratic Republic of Congo to the United States and how she navigated the US system from undergrad...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:44
Journey to Microsoft ft Junior Diarrassouba
In this episode, I was joined by my friend Junior Diarrassouba. He is a software engineer at Microsoft. We talked about his journey to Microsoft, how originally, he was set out to study Economics to how he changed his major t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:57
Is a PHD worth it? ft Melissa Ngamini
In this second episode, we have our first guest of the season who happens to be one of my good friends, Melissa Ngamini, PHD. She is a Lead Data Scientist at ADP. We talked about her journey to getting her PHD, how she made her dec...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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46:48
Life Updates
In this first episode, I talked about some of my updates and provide some reasons of my long break.Just in case you are unaware of it, I have an instagram page where I ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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18:46
Welcome to Season 2
Hi Beautiful People,We are back another epic season!Welcome to Season 2 of the Motivational MariamTalks PodcastJust in case you are unaware of it, I have an instagr...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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2:49
My Journey to Bank of America (Part 2)
In this episode, I talked about my journey to Bank of America. I explained how I landed my first full-time job. This is the second part and the end.If you haven't listened to the first part, then I would encourage you to go listen...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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58:26
My Journey to Bank of America (Part 1)
In this episode, I talked about my journey to Bank of America. I explained how I landed my first full-time job.Just in case you are unaware of it, I have an instagram...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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25:32
6 Signs That You Are a People Pleaser and Journey to Self-Love
In this episode, I talked about six signs that you might be a people-pleaser and shared few tips to start your self-love journey.Just in case you are unaware of it, I have an
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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26:48
Why Are Women Not Making it to the C-Suite?
In this episode, I talked about some of the reasons why women are not making to the top executive positions. This podcast is inspired by "Lean in", a book written by Sherryl Sandberg who is the COO of Facebook.Just in case you are...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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21:46
Mentors: Benefits of Having a Mentor and Ways to Get a Mentor
In this episode, I talked about the role of mentors, shared a couple of reasons as to why you need to have at least one mentor and provided some tips on how to get a mentor.Just in case you are unaware of it, I have an
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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24:16
Lessons Learned From My 25 Years Of Existence
In this episode, I talked about some of the key lessons I have learned in my 25 years of existence.Just in case you are unaware of it, I have an instagram page wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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17:23