Unmuted Moments

Derby Chukwudi, a Nigerian-American finance professional and former Miss New Jersey USA (2023) shares her inspiring journey from Nigeria to the United States and the road to the pageant stage. She opens up about growing up in Nigeria, the loss of her mother, and how these experiences shaped her identity and voice. Derby discusses overcoming pressure to change her accent, staying true to herself, a...

Dr. Emmanuel Ohuabunwa’s journey—from being bullied for his accent as a Nigerian immigrant to becoming the first Black male valedictorian at Johns Hopkins University and earning both an M.D. and MBA from Yale—embodies his belief that “some battles must be lost to win the war.” Now an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UT Southwestern, his story is one of resilience, restraint, and purpos...

Kalule Guwatudde shares his journey from Uganda to the U.S., from launching a high school wiki to founding Bora Bond , a fintech platform helping the African diaspora invest in African government bonds. Kalule opens up about navigating layered identities — African, immigrant, and Black — and the friction of using your voice in spaces that weren’t built for you. He talks about the emotional toll of...

Executive Coach Rabiya Hass joins Ehis to explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape our identity, confidence, and success. From growing up as an immigrant post-9/11 to rising through corporate America, Rabiya shares how she overcame self-doubt and imposter syndrome to step into her power—and now helps others do the same. This episode offers a practical mindset framework for reframing limitin...

Ilona Limonta-Volkova shares the aha moment when she realized she was funny—and how humor, preparation, and storytelling helped her find her voice. From overcoming shyness to writing for Forbes to hosting her own podcast and thriving in venture capital, she unpacks the power of self-discovery, confidence, and showing up even when you have self-doubt. She opens up about imposter syndrome, why prepa...

In the inaugural episode of Unmuted Moments , host Ehis shares his journey of finding and owning his voice, from the doubts and cultural barriers that once held him back to the key moments that set him free—mentorship that gave him confidence, struggles that forced him to speak up, and the power of embracing authenticity.

For too long, many of us have held back—afraid of being misunderstood, dismissed, or simply unsure if our voice matters. Unmuted Moments is here to change that. From navigating new cultures to overcoming impostor syndrome, Unmuted Moments is about discovering how your voice can shape your career, community, and life👉 Subscribe now and join the conversation. Because the world needs your voice. 🎧...