FIERCE Mothers

Today we sit down with Nnenna Kalu Makanjuola, another awe inspiring tenacious woman. Nnenna is the founder and editor-in-chief of  Radiant Health Magazine .  Her lifelong commitment to improving health outcomes for Africans began with her work as a pharmacist.  She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree from Texas Tech University and her Master's in Public Health from Columbia Universit...

In this episode, I speak to the incredibly multifaceted Iyom Chiebonam "Chi" Ezenwugo Ezekwueche. A graduate of Wesleyan College, a retired Pharmacist, an artist, a community organizer, Founder of Otu Umunne Cultural Organization, Inc., a legacy mother of Jack and Jill of America, Founder of Pan African Festival of Georgia, Originator of the Tubman Museum's "All That Jazz", founding board member o...

Today we speak with Jules Brown Jules conjures up the image of the traveler on the road less traveled. She is very much the individualist, who has blazed her own trail and defined success on her own terms. She is a fitness inspiration, who started her fitness journey in earnest in 2009, after the birth of her second child. Jules is also a wanderlust who combines her passion for traveling with fitn...

In today's episode I chat to Keke Olisemeka, who is the founder and creator of Style Your Selfie, a fashion and style blog with over 95 thousand followers. Additionally, Keke is the proud creator of the clothing line Style Selfie. Keke is passionate about making women beautiful and believes that women are created to shine.  She takes us through her personal journey, and her health challenges, prov...

Today we chat with the inimitable Chika Ojiaku. Chika is the founder and Creative director of DayMy Lane. Chika is another creative, who started her journey studying biochemistry. She then went on to law school, and works in the area of Intellectual Property Protection. In 2016, she started her company Day MyLane. Day MyLane is an apparel line that celebrates cross-cultural universal themes of dai...

Today I talk to my funny, keep it real dear friend Ada Ibe Offurum. Ada is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She is also the founder of the Common Ground Network. Common Ground is a 50 – 60 women strong network of women in the DC, Maryland Virginia Area formed in 2005. The network was formed with the premise that everyone needs a community to lear...

Today we speak with Adaeze Iheanyi Igwe Adaeze is an Igbo woman with boundless energy and zest for life. She was born in Enugu State and grew up speaking Igbo, which was her first language. She studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and still works in the field of Engineering as a seasoned project manager. She has enjoyed a successful career having worked at a number of brand name compani...

Today we speak with Destiny Chioma Iheukwumere. Chioma was born in Uzuakoli, Imo State in 1970. She grew up in Aba. She knew from a very young age that she was called to help the poor, and that she would go into full time ministry. Chioma lost her husband and son in the space of a few months, and was left all alone to raise two children. Today, she is the founder of Life Builders Africa mission, (...

Today we speak with Dr. Angela Onwuanibe. Dr. Onwuanibe is a board certified psychiatrist with over 30 years experience in General Medicine and 17 years experience in Psychiatry and psychopharmacology.  Dr. Onwuanibe provides expert diagnosis and compassionate care for patients with a full range of mental health needs. In today's episode we discuss Mental Health and a number of myths surrounding m...

In today's episode, I chat to Riri Okoye, founder and CEO of Majestically Rare. Riri says that being sent to Igbo land at the tender age of 11 from London was one of the best things that happened to her. We discuss her journey and her struggles with finding and appreciating her Igbo identity, and surviving as an adult in Nigeria for the last ten years. We chat about the importance of self confiden...

Today I had the honor of speaking with the amazingly talented and super funny Yvonne Orji, and it was truly awesome. Yvonne is a sitcom creator, comedian and actress (best known as Molly in the hit HBO series Insecure). She has also acted roles in "Love that Girl", "Jane the Virgin", "Flip the Script" and "Night School". She co-hosts the podcast "Jesus and Jollof" with Luvvie Ajayi. Additionally s...

Today I speak with my dear friend and "adopted Igbo girl" Kwavi Agbeyegbe, who is a Midlife Lifestyle Coach and Midlife Wellness Advocate. Kwavi grew up in Igbo land in Owerri, Eastern Nigeria.  Kwavi speaks at various corporations as well as conferences spreading the news of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle with a focus on self-care and mindfulness, both of which have a direct impact on...

Today I speak with the accomplished yet humble Chioma Onwuanibe. Chioma is a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and former Investment Banker. She is also a graduate of two Ivy League Schools - Princeton University and The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. In today's episode we discuss the importance of getting a seat at the table in the "board room", and ways to stand out regardle...

In this episode I am speaking with the amazing and inspiring Chinwe Iromuanya. ChiChi was born prematurely at 27 weeks, with cerebral palsy during the Biafra war. On today's show we discuss the impact her Mother had on her life, dancing at parties with cute guys and forgiveness. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Please subscribe to my podcast so you do not miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iT...

On today's show we speak to Adanna Onyewuchi. Adanna is an infrastructure technology director, who has managed programs that deliver customer's strategic goals. We talk about what it takes to succeed in the Corporate world and beyond, regardless of personality.   Subscribe & Review in iTunes Please subscribe to my podcast so you do not miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes . Click on...

In this episode we discuss the creative process and the creativity that exists in all of is. I am talking to Ayozie Pollendine, who is a blogger, artist and performer. Listed below are the different channels, to access Ayozie's content: 1. www.etsy.com/shop/ayozie 2.  www.youtube.com/ayoziedesigns 3.  www.ayozie.blogspot.co.uk Here are the books that Ayozie recommended: 1. The Artist's Way – Julia...