About this podcast
My name is Chikumo, I am twenty-eight and have many titles after my name including, full-time nomad, content creator, blogger, and marketing consultant to name a few.
I am a mango-obsessed foodie that loves to document the highs and lows of life, mental health, running a business and navigating multiple cultures. In nearly 15 years of running a business, I have met some amazing and inspiring people I think you should all meet too!
Interesting Facts
- I was featured on the BBC & TG4
- I turned my blog into a marketing agency
- I worked from 6 countries (and multiple cities) across 5 months in 2021
- I’ve built my work life around my anxiety and depression
Connect with me:
Website - www.chikumofiseko.com
Blog - www.adiaryofachik.com
Instagram - www.instagram.com/chikumof
Twitter - www.twitter.com/adiaryofachik
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@adiaryofachik?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
Episodes
The newest 20 of 73 episodes
- Being Black British · 17 min · Episode 73Being Black British isn't one-size-fits-all. From Zambian traditions to Irish humour, my identity is a rich mix of cultures, each with its own beauty and challenges. I celebrate…
- I'm Not Okay: Now What? · 29 min · Episode 72What do you do when you realise you're not okay? In this week’s episode of the Chik Chat podcast, I open up about my personal journey and the best practices I've implemented to…
- I'm Not Okay And Haven't Been For A While · 23 min · Episode 71What do you do when you’re struggling in life but your work is in front of a camera? In this episode, I’m opening up about the struggles we don’t often see online. From burnout…
- Wedding Tips for Oldest Daughters · 21 min · Episode 70I’m a 2025 bride (I think…) and as an oldest daughter that also happens to be self-employed, there are some tips I wish I’d heard before we got engaged. Some of this advice might…
- Race Equality In Northern Ireland · 49 min · Episode 69This week on the Chik Chat Podcast, I was joined by Orla and had an amazing conversation about Race Equality in Northern Ireland and the world in general. Orla McKeating, whose…
- We're Getting MARRIED · 21 min · Episode 68Chik Chat Podcast Episode 2: I introduced you all to my boyfriend and now I am so ecstatic to introduce you to my fiance in episode 68! If you listened to the Black & White…
- Mental Health in 2024 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 67On this episode of the Chik Chat podcast, Asson joined me, it was amazing to catch up and get a life update about how it’s been since the last time we spoke. We get into talking…
- The African Immigrant Daughter · 36 min · Episode 66On this episode of the Chik Chat podcast I have the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Wannie - a Dr., first born daughter and content creator. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dr…
- Change Your Life In 6 Months · 11 min · Episode 65Can you change your life in 6 months? I think you can and I’m going to show you by ignoring my own embarrassment and being cringey. Why? Because whatever I find cringey isn’t…
- Setting Boundaries With Systems · 37 min · Episode 64Setting boundaries in life is important however since meeting Ellie, I have found that systems can help firm your boundaries in both life and business. A LOT has changed since…
- Letting Go Of Oldest Daughter Guilt · 20 min · Episode 63I recently had a conversation with my aunt where I asked how she built a business empire whilst being the oldest sibling. Her answer didn’t give me the comfort I had hoped for…
- I Went Back To Therapy · 23 min · Episode 62Talking about mental health takes a lot of vulnerability and doing something about your mental health takes a lot of strength. I decided to go back because G went back for the…
- Securing A Job After Uni · 35 min · Episode 61As children we were told if we went to uni we would get a good job and then when we were growing up we were told a masters would set us apart from the rest but for some of us…
- Black & Irish · 36 min · Episode 60Growing up in England we didn’t really know much about Irish history but at the same time, as a black British-Zambian, it has also been a familiar story as I’ve learned it. In…
- Socia Media Is Not Real · 30 min · Episode 59So many people think just because you have a following online means you plaster all of your life on there - you’d be wrong. Not everything you see on social media is real so here…
- Female Owned Businesses In Northern Ireland · 43 min · Episode 58Starting a business is hard, running a business is hard and doing this in a new country is harder than you can imagine! Luckily for me and Jess, we don’t need to imagine because…
- Giving Up On New Years Resolutions · 19 min · Episode 57It’s that time of year where most of us want to give up on our goals, however I seem to have found a few hacks and ways to trick myself into consistency so I thought I’d share…
- I Systemised Our Lives So G Can Retire At 38 · 36 min · Episode 56What do you get when you mix a firstborn daughter with a man who gives her a soft life? Systems so she can be a better lover girl 🤣 In all seriousness, whilst I’ve taken my goal…
- Did You Know I'm A Pregnant Divorcee? · 32 min · Episode 55Did you know I’m a pregnant divorcee? Neither did I! 👀 Being a content creator/influencer opens you up to a lot of scrutiny from people that think they know you AND THEN there’s…
- Zambians Outside · 1 h 3 min · Episode 54I love meeting other creatives but when those other creatives also happen to be Zambian, it’s so exciting! I’ve followed Sam for years and he has inspired me to get back to…
