Episode 10 - Waka Pass: Protect Your Peace, Even OnlineThis week’s Wednesday Wahala is a reminder that sometimes, the best response is no response. Uchenna shares a real-life story about a simple question in a Black mom Facebook group that turned into an unnecessary debate about labels — and what it taught us about how people show up (or show out) online.✨ In this episode:* How online “safe spaces” can feel anything but safe* The temptation to clap back vs. the freedom to waka pass (walk away)* 5 tips to help you know when to respond and when to protect your peace* A real-world reality check: your “private” comments can follow you offline👉🏾 Bottom line: You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to. Sometimes the classiest move is to log off and go about your day.🙌 Praise Report: Coach Ime UdokaWe’re giving flowers to Coach Ime Udoka, who turned the Houston Rockets into a 52-win team and showed us what redemption looks like in real life. From NBA Finals runs to second chances, he’s proof that you can fall, get back up, and lead with purpose. Houston sees you, Coach — and we’re rooting for you!✨ What We’re Digging: SaltairAbby’s pick this week is Saltair — the body care line that’s serving spa vibes on a budget.Her faves:*Santal Bloom — grown woman energy with sandalwood and amber*Pink Beach — coconut cream, vanilla, and salty air in a bottleBrown Sugar Babe stays in rotation, but Saltair is giving soft life luxury for your shower routine.💬 Listen, share, and tag us!Which online drama are you leaving unread? Have you mastered the waka pass? Let us know — and tell us which Saltair scent we need next!🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!#WednesdayWahala #WakaPass #ProtectYourPeace #ImeUdoka #Saltair #ShineYourEyePodcast

Episode 8 - Scammed, Hacked, Bamboozled

In this powerful and timely episode of Shine Your Eye, we kick things off with a Praise Report honoring Kase Lukman Lawal—a Nigerian-born business titan whose name may not be trending online, but whose impact spans the globe. From founding CAMAC Holdings to leading Texas’ only Black-owned bank, Unity National Bank, Lawal has proven that you can be powerful and principled, global and grounded. We highlight his rise from Ibadan to boardrooms, his philanthropic contributions, and his role in creating access to capital for underserved communities.Then in Wednesday Wahala, we get real about something that’s hitting close to home: scams. From sophisticated phishing emails to that sneaky WhatsApp 6-digit code trick, we break down the fraud landscape and why no one—young or old, rich or broke—is safe. Abby shares a chilling story of a local Houston resident who almost lost everything in a single phone call, and we dig into the cultural side of why fast money often gets celebrated even when it comes with shady receipts. We share practical tools to protect yourself, including the S.C.A.M. method, and call for a shift in mindset—from glorifying flash to asking real questions about where money comes from.We round out the episode with “What We’re Digging,” and this week Uchenna's been binging Survival of the Thickest on Netflix. Season 2 hit different—with more heart, better pacing, and real Black joy at the center. A beautiful reminder that representation doesn’t always have to be rooted in trauma.Whether you’ve ever gotten a scammy DM or know someone flexing a little too hard online, this episode will open your eyes. Tune in, share with your people, and most importantly—shine your eye.

Episode 7 - Dating Nigerian Men: Blessing or Wahala?In this hilarious, honest, and slightly spicy episode of Shine Your Eye Podcast, Abby and Uchenna dive into one of the most requested topics in their DMs: dating Nigerian men. Is it all "sweet love and jollof" or a passport to premium wahala?We kick things off with a Praise Report celebrating Tope Awotona — the Nigerian-born tech visionary and founder of Calendly, a $3B platform revolutionizing how the world books meetings. His journey from Lagos to Silicon Valley reminds us that frustration can spark innovation — and Black brilliance is not an exception, it's a calling.Then it’s time for our main course:Why are Nigerian men trending, especially among Black women in the U.S.? From Afrobeats to TikTok thirst traps, we explore the hype, the heartbreaks, and the cultural code-switching involved in loving Naija men.💥 Topics include:Why Nigerian men are having a moment right nowThe good: strong values, big love, and that “I got you” energyThe wahala: ghosting, hidden wives, and visa dramaCulture vs. character: how tradition shapes behaviorReal advice on dating Nigerian men without losing your peaceWe close with a reminder: Love isn’t about the accent or the aesthetics — it’s about alignment, boundaries, and truth.And in What We’re Digging, we highlight the power and controversy of TikTok — the app changing lives, boosting small businesses, and creating millionaires... while fighting for survival in the U.S.🎧 Whether you’ve dated a Naija king or are just TikTok-curious, this episode is for you.