The Building You Podcast
A podcast for Nigerian women aged 23–27 who are navigating the gap between their plans and reality. Hosted by Esther, a graduate doctor and VA, it covers job hunting, faith, habits, and the messy process of becoming yourself. New episodes every Sunday.
Episodes
WE ARE BACK!!!!: The Catch-Up We Needed ft. Courage
Esther and Courage catch up on life in May — Children's Day nostalgia, how the year keeps moving no matter what, the real experience of job hunting in Nigeria, solutions that actually work, why they're passionate (not angry), and what Season 2 of the podcast is actually about.Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SubstackFollow: @tbypod on InstagramNew episodes 6PM Sunday. Keep building
SEASON FINALE!!!!!
This is Episode 10. The Season 1 finale of The Building You Podcast.In this episode, Esther answers 12 questions about the season — raw and unfiltered. What it actually cost her to show up every Sunday. The lie she told herself at the beginning that turned out not to be true, and the episode she recorded for one person that somehow reached everybody. Also — FL, one of her most loyal listeners, lea
She Was Always Going to Change Everything #IWD episode
In this Women's Day episode, Esther sits down with three women who changed the trajectory of everything around them — Esther from the Bible, Nigerian climate activist and UNICEF collaborator Temilade Salami, and Dubai-based entrepreneur and digital speaker Afnan Khalifa. This episode is for every woman sitting in a season that doesn't look like what she planned, and it is a direct challenge to sto
Navigating the In-Between: How to Keep Building When Nothing Feels Certain
Job hunting. Building a legacy. Trying to stay sane. Sound familiar?In this episode, Esther gets personal about the season she's currently in where nothing is settled yet but everything still has to keep moving.She shares 7 honest, practical things that have been keeping her grounded: from decluttering her to-do list and staying consistent in devotion, to learning how to actually stick with someth
Let's talk Faith, Waiting on God and Purpose | ft. Min. Elizabeth
Akubuko Elizabeth is a passionate Worship Leader and Voice of Hope, called to bring healing to nations through the power of music and ministry.As a Host, Public Speaker, and Content Creator, she inspires and empowers audiences with messages of restoration and faith. With expertise in Social Media Management and Brand Strategy, she leverages digital platforms to spread hope and positivity.A dedicat
Let’s Talk Singlehood (After Valentine’s)
Valentine’s is over… and after the heart emojis, chocolates, and Instagram posts, there’s often that quiet question: “Okay… now what?”In this episode, Esther talks honestly about singlehood — not as a waiting room, but as a powerful, intentional season of growth.This is a gentle but practical conversation about how to stop merely “passing time” while single and start owning the season you’re in. W
How Do I Build Confidence...Without Pretending?
In this episode of Building You, Esther explores a question many of us quietly wrestle with:How do I build confidence without pretending to be someone I’m not?In a world that often equates confidence with loudness, certainty, and having it all figured out, this conversation gently challenges that narrative. Esther reflects on the exhaustion of performance, the pressure to “fake it,” and the freedo
The one where everyone has everything figured out but YOU
Ever looked around and felt like everyone else has life figured out, except you?In this episode of Building You, Esther speaks honestly about the illusion of having it all together, why comparison steals clarity, and how the real difference between people isn’t knowledge, but action.This is a gentle but firm reminder that nobody truly has it all figured out, we’re all just trying. The question is:
The one where we talk about DISCIPLINE
Discipline is often misunderstood as punishment, restriction, or extreme consistency.In this episode of Building You, Esther talks honestly about what discipline really is, why it starts with clarity, how it’s rooted in structure, and why the goal isn’t discipline itself, but alignment with the life you’re trying to build.This is a grounded, practical conversation for anyone feeling overwhelmed, s
The one where we talk about friends
Episode 3 of Building You is a heartfelt conversation about friendship, what it means, how it’s built, and why people are one of God’s greatest gifts.In this episode, Esther reflects on her personal experiences with friendship, gratitude, intentionality, and what it truly means to become the kind of person who loves people well.This episode is a gentle thank you, a reminder, and an open invitation
Regret, Rest, and Starting Anyway
In this episode, Esther shares why regret isn’t the lesson we think it is, and how learning to focus on what you can control can change how you move forward.If you’ve ever wished you started earlier, moved faster, or did things differently… this episode is for you. Please visit Substack below to see more This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acce
NEW CHAPTER
Welcome to Building You with Dr. Esther Ekanem. This podcast is about growth, becoming, and building yourself one step at a time. In this intro episode, I share my excitement. so be sure to subscribe and prepare to listen to the first episode 🎧 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hadassahh.substack.com
