Journey of the Art
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 49
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: Canada
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
journeyoftheartpod@gmail.com
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Host
Lola Opatayo - Lola Opatayo hosts a show about artists, their work, and the journey of making art. She also offers one-on-one coaching through WordCaps.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Yewande Daniel-Ayoade - Her Writing Journey And The Book Dele And Aminata’s Jollof War, Including Food, Identity, And Tolerance.
Liz Johnston - Her Novel The Fall-down Effect, Environmental Activism, Family Relationships, And Her Writing And Editing Process.
Yejide Kilanko - Her Novel In Our Own Ways, Including Culture, Male Infertility, Family Influences, And The Road To Publication.
Ann Cavlovic - Her Novel Count On Me And Its Themes Of Elder Abuse, Family Relationships, And Caregiving.
Craig Yorke - His Career And Personal History, Race, Childhood Experiences, Resilience, And His Transition Toward Art.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Ep 49: A Christmas crime novel with the most unreliable character
October 10, 2026
In this episode, I’m joined by Tom Halford to discuss the most curious book I’ve read this year, Over the Lights and Over the Houses. The book is a Christmas story, a comedic crime novel brimming with the absurd, suspense, and narrated by the most unreliable character. In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, this is a happy conversation. Tom shares family stories, traditions, dishes, and some fun facts about Atlantic Canada. Yet, we interlace the joy with serious conversations around truth t...
Ep 48: Jollof wars: What our food says about us
September 26, 2026
In this joyful episode with Yewande Daniel-Ayoade, we reflect on food and what it says about our identity and tolerance for others. Yewande tells me about how #jollofgate inspired her latest work, Dele and Aminata’s Jollof War, and how she wanted to create a book that opens up conversations about the beauty of traditional meals. We also talk about territorialism and how it shows up in culinary wars, why we feel the need to compare culinary choices, and what it means to grow in tolerance for o...
Ep 47: The fall-down effect of climate change | Liz Johnston
September 12, 2026
In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Johnston, author of The Fall-Down Effect, a novel about fractured family relationships, environmental activism, and how personal ambition can test the bonds of family ties. The novel follows the journeys of Sylvia, Fern, and River, after their mother leaves them to pursue her own path of environmental activism. Inspired by their mother’s activism, Fern commits an act of ecoterrorism, blowing up a mill at 19 and going on the run, leaving her family to try an...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Journey of the Art?
Journey of the Art is hosted by Lola Opatayo. Its publicly listed email is journeyoftheartpod@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Journey of the Art?
The publicly listed email for Journey of the Art: journeyoftheartpod@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Journey of the Art have?
Podseeker estimates Journey of the Art reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Journey of the Art?
Journey of the Art typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Guests are generally published authors, including writers of fiction and nonfiction. Some bring professional expertise or substantial career experience relevant to their books. Common among recent guests: Published a book relevant to the episode’s themes; Built a professional career or personal body of experience that informs their work. Recent guests include Yewande Daniel-Ayoade, Liz Johnston, and Yejide Kilanko.
How hard is it to get booked on Journey of the Art?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Journey of the Art cover?
Recent episodes cover Art, Literature, Creative Writing, Fiction, and Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
journeyoftheartpod@gmail.com
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