Dr. Irene Olumese is a remarkable woman who has overcome incredible challenges. She is an author, inspirational speaker, Bible study teacher, and certified faith-informed professional transformational trauma coach. She shares her gripping story of surviving a chronic respiratory disease and bilateral amputations, her journey from Nigeria to Switzerland, and her mission through the Feet To […]
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Monique Russell, a global communication skills advisor and founder of Clear Communication Solutions talks about her upbringing in the Bahamas with her Nigerian father and how that experience influenced her love of speaking. They investigate how to bring together heterogeneous teams and families through effective communication, emotional intelligence, and cultural agility. Monique also talks about
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Omolola Adekeye, an accomplished wealth strategist and founder of True Values Global Corporation, talks about how she went from studying law in Nigeria to pushing women to pursue their dreams in business. They talk about how crucial it is for businesses to develop, get finance, be sustainable, and have strong organizational structures. Omolola places a
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Leah Kanyi, a tech startup co-founder from Kenya, discusses her journey in tech entrepreneurship and her mission to improve digital and financial literacy in East Africa. Leah shares her experiences with her first startup, Loci Foods, and how it evolved from a simple idea to a mobile application connecting people to international cuisines. Despite challenges,
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Sade Marriott, the Director of Banana Island School and co-host of Banana Island Living Podcast explores her transformation from a reluctant teacher to an ardent supporter of high-quality education in Nigeria. Sade discusses her experiences working in the UK and how she used those learnings to raise Nigeria’s educational bar. They talk about how important
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Joshua Okonneh, a Wharton School graduate shares valuable insights on financial planning and management, emphasizing the importance of selecting a trustworthy advisor, understanding one’s risk profile, and making financial decisions aligned with personal goals and values. He highlights the significance of insurance, especially for older individuals, and offers advice for Millennials on how to navigate
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Bongai Mhloyi, a founder of the American and African Youth Leadership Foundation, talks about her mission to end child marriages and break the cycle of poverty. Bongai shares her personal experiences growing up in Zimbabwe, witnessing child marriages firsthand, and how it inspired her to create the American and African Youth Leadership Foundation. They discuss
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Mrs Adeyinka Adefope talks about the transformative power of personalized education, and the essence of wholesome parenting, and shares personal anecdotes on overcoming challenges. She discusses the significance of understanding and nurturing children’s unique learning methods, the importance of discipline combined with love, and the value of engaging experiences in shaping future generations. 3 Takeaways
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Maribor Orre, a cyber security expert from Northern Kenya shares her unique journey from a marginalized community to becoming a tech professional in the United States, emphasizing the role of diversity scholarships in her education. She highlighted the importance of online safety and basic security measures such as changing passwords, avoiding phishing scams, and using
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Jacquel Tucker, a business brand sales and marketing strategist, and the founder of a nonprofit organization called the Jamaica Project USA shares her inspiring journey, from growing up in Jamaica to earning a scholarship to the University of Maine, venturing into the hospitality industry, and eventually founding her own consulting and training company. She emphasizes
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Alicia Couri, Founder and CEO of Audacious Concepts, Inc. and Red Carpet CEO speaks on empowering, educating, and inspiring women globally, specifically by identifying and harnessing one’s innate strengths to achieve their vision and goals. Alicia narrated her own experience of realizing her natural talent wasn’t in traditional fields, but more in initiating projects and
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Host Paula Okonneh chats with her daughter, Amaka Okonneh, about her experiences of growing up as a child of immigrants and a first-generation American. The conversation touches on the challenges she faced in terms of faith, self-discovery, emotional needs, and cultural differences. On a positive note, Amaka also shares the valuable lessons of resilience, hard
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