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AKintunde Folashade

The Unscripted Truth

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About the show

I've been many things in my 20 something years, that sometimes, it feels like I've lived multiple lifetimes. That's why I thought getting a look at what that's like could be fun, full of drama and also enlightening. So, let me re-introduce myself, I'm Folashade, welcome to The Unscripted Truth.

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In the Garden of Clarity

11 min

Do you ever feel like a garden has mystical powers to make the things that confuse you so much clearer? That’s what happened to me while I recorded this. I was finally able to articulate what has been stuck in my throat for months. Maybe being surrounded by nature contributed to that.

The Joy of Grief

11 min

Grief is often seen as a deep, debilitating emotion. But what happens when you inhabit the grief, the longing for long enough to find joy in it?

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In the Garden of Clarity

11 min

Do you ever feel like a garden has mystical powers to make the things that confuse you so much clearer? That’s what happened to me while I recorded this. I was finally able to articulate what has been stuck in my throat for months. Maybe being surrounded by nature contributed to that.

The Joy of Grief

11 min

Grief is often seen as a deep, debilitating emotion. But what happens when you inhabit the grief, the longing for long enough to find joy in it?

The Why of Procreation

13 min

Recording this made me realize that talking about films and childhood get me super pumped. If you listen closely enough, you will hear the faint thump of my heart as you listen. Hope it communicates my sincerity about everything I said in this episode.

We are all addicts

13 min

We spend our lives trying to find an addiction that serves us best. I believe good or bad habits/addictions are subjective. My current poison is writing (weird, I know), what’s yours?

Growth NEEDS relapses

14 min

Maybe we need a little bit of backsliding to commit more strongly to our goals. Just maybe

We Need More Tears

20 min

This episode is to urge you and me to stop explaining our feelings and actually FEEL them.

New Year Secrets❤️

9 min

These words are my memo for the new year. I wonder if you have been thinking them too. Happy New Year, amazing person❤️

2025: A Lesson in Self Love

26 min

People tell you to love yourself in a world that doesn't teach you how. This episode is the manual on self love that I wished I received when I wanted to start treating myself better. It took years and lots of trial and error to put this together. But I regret nothing if I finally made it to this place where I feel I'm absolutely in love with who I am and growing even more. I hope this helps you if you are also on that journey

The Illusion of Forever

13 min

Does a connection lose its meaning and value because it doesn’t last forever? This is something I’ve been pondering for a while. Shout out to @vibesestvida and @sooraj saxena on TikTok that helped me develop the courage to put out this musing of mine.

Living Alone: Pros and A Con

12 min

I just got out a bout of sickness and my voice sounds so alluring that I had to put it to use in this episode. So I recorded this profound reflection on a whim. It is a fear I often have when I fall sick and I thought I should articulate here to see who else relates.

Logic vs Magic

16 min

When life gets rough, I turn to nature for rest I get fuel from the synchronicities and magic

The Privilege of Aging

18 min

It’s my birthday, reminisce on the privilege of aging with me as I go live the last year of my 20s.

Single Against

22 min

I have been thinking a lot about how society treats singleness and single people in contrast to married folks. No intentions to pit one group against the other, but I thought it was worth taking a closer look, hence this episode, SINGLE AGAINST. This episode is inspired by my third episode on this podcast, “The Marriage Hater” which you can listen to here👇 https://open.spotify.com/episode/49P8tZibK97uIvs6KRGeaj I also have to shout out a podcast that helped structure my thoughts, Money Confidential. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Enjoy!

Happy New Authenticity

16 min

I ghosted and somehow crashed into the most authentic year of my life. This is the short story of how it went! Welcome back to The Unscripted Truth💜

Intermission

11 min

Quick time out and shout out. the journey to season 3 and the people that helped me get there.

The One True Religion

14 min

Okay, let's discuss the elephant in the room. Can I still be called ‘Christain’? Co-produced by Oladepo Olateju

Our emotions are killing us

16 min

The true cost of emotional repression and hyper-awareness. Co-produced by Oladepo Olateju

Learning to love Women (2)

25 min

Let’s stop here. We can’t teach this to younger girls. NB: there are 2 segments in this episode and they perfectly compliment each other. Don’t miss ACTION and REACTION

Learning to love women 1

12 min

It has always baffled me that women can be described as pure expressions of love, but many times it seems like they love everyone else, but other women. What's up with that?!

Growth wears a filter

12 min

Dear listener, I poured my heart into this one too✨ See you in Season 3

The most underrated gift!

6 min

I searched all over and I think in all cases, this gift comes out on top. Co-producer: Olateju Oladepo

A ‘silent’ win

8 min

Let's talk about Shavasana. Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju

Dear happiness

5 min

I wrote a letter to happiness and it is far from happy

Why you need a hoe phase

9 min

Everyone needs to ‘get alone’ for a while in their lives. This episode is about why you should do it.

25 and Bothered

10 min

🎵Go shawty, it’s your birthday.🎵 Let’s talk about why the new age bothers me so much.

Ramblings of a scared 25 year old

12 min

First, this is why season 2 is taking forever to come out. Secondly, this episode is me normalizing sharing our struggles, just as we share the successes.

I Miss my Ex, and You Miss Yours Too.

12 min

You are probably having issues in your new relationship because you haven’t completely moved on from the past ones like you thought you had. You are missing your Ex. Here’s my experience and how I dealt with it. Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju

Lessons I learnt on Valentines’

11 min

Do you show off your significant other on social media? No? Then, is it because you like your privacy or you’re scared of something?🤔🌝 Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju

Things I find ridiculous about Nigerian Weddings

12 min

Aso ebi prices can be plenty sha!!! Let’s not even mention other ridiculous expenses that come with Nigerian weddings. Here are few things I find annoying about These weddings. Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju. #asoebiwahala

Before experimenting with color

10 min

Just like there are rules to taking care of long and full hair, there are basic guidelines to getting the best out of short hair. One of them is coloring, here’s what you need to know

Dreams change and it's okay!

16 min

Here's my answer to the question we all ask; What is my purpose in life? Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju

Something you should know!

9 min

This episode is for my guys only because I shared a secret I used to be ashamed of. I decided to share it because I realized I'm not the only one who gets anxious when the new year comes knocking. Oh! Happy New Year.

Education: Something else they ruined.

5 min

I watched Timothee Chalamet's progress in Hollywood and I realized he started really young. I was happy for him but upset because the average Nigerian child grows to do what the parents say and not what they want. In my anger and regret,I put together a small unplanned/unscripted story. Can you relate?

Broken but Beautiful

14 min

Do you think you stay in an unhealthy relationship because you believe you're broken and don't deserve better? This is me calling you out!

The Marriage "Hater"

18 min

Because of my strong opinions about marriage, I've been called names, I've lost friends and even occassionally offended my Nigerian parents and church leaders. But, I don't hate marriage, I just disagree with how it is practiced. And in this episode, I explain my views without holding back. Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju

A podcast about the mistakes I made as an Artist

9 min

2020 brought about a lot of questions concerning my growth as a makeup artist, and why it was so inconsistent. I put this out there for people that want to start out as entrepreneurs of any kind, don't make the same mistakes I made. Your growth could be faster than possible, you don't have to learn by experience, you just need to work smart. Here are a few pointers.

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