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W.E W.I.N Podcast
W.E W.I.N Podcast- Women Encouraging Women In Navigation
Expect: Unfiltered stories • Tactical advice • “Aha!” moments for women who refuse to settle.
For: The ambitious, the underestimated, and the women ready to win their way.
Episodes
36 episodes
EP. 35 Betting on Yourself: Edith Francoeur on Launching Polish & Co and the Reality of Mom-Entrepreneurship
During her maternity leave, Edith Francoeur studied Tech Sales—learning about 'Cold Calls' and 'Sequencing'. But instead of joining a software company, she used those high-level corporate skills to launch 'Polish & Co', a residential and co...
Ep. 34 Under the Table to the Head of the Table: Tinuade Oguntuyi on Scaling Infrastructure and Bridging the Digital Divide
Tinuade Oguntuyi was once mocked for crawling on the floor to fix cables as an "under the table engineer". Today, she is a General Manager who has scaled critical infrastructure across over 30 states in Nigeria. She joins us to discuss her acci...
EP. 33 Stop Hustling, Start Owning: Lara Kayode on Brand Protection and Fighting Counterfeiters
Are you running a daily hustle, or do you actually own an asset? Top-tier IP attorney Lara Kayode has spent 30 years protecting the creations of African entrepreneurs and world-famous brands. We dive into the heartbreaking reality of founders l...
EP. 32 Beyond the Hype: Oreoluwa Somolu-Lesi on Tech Truths, Deep Reading, and True Power
Oreoluwa Somolu-Lesi founded W.TEC in 2008, long before "Women in Tech" became a popular corporate slogan. Having reached over 47,000 girls, she discusses the hard truths of the industry and the one lie we need to stop telling young Nigerian gi...
Ep. 31 Code, Culture, and Confidence: Ebunoluwa Arimoro on the Service Sector and the Fear of Being 'Too Loud'
How do you balance building a tech startup with dismantling cultural conditioning? Technical founder Ebunoluwa Arimoro is attempting both. She joins us to discuss her journey building Jobapay for the service market while navigating her own pre-...
EP. 30 The Business of Family: Kemi Ojenike on Complete Wealth and Family Legacy
Kemi Ojenike is a seasoned Family Wealth Advisor who focuses heavily on transferring 'Complete Wealth' across generations. She joins us to discuss the transition from managing clean corporate contracts to managing complex family dynamics. We an...
EP. 29 Leading from the Inside Out: Rev. Dr. Ruth Conlon on the Authentic Self and Caring for the Caregivers
Rev. Dr. Ruth Conlon encourages people to lead from the 'Inside Out'. In an age of personal branding, she helps high-level leaders identify the early warning signs that their 'Inside' is beginning to collapse, even if their 'Outside' looks succ...
EP. 28 Leading the Sisterhood: Bolanle Ogungbe-Gogo on Support Systems and Peer Influence
Bolanle Ogungbe-Gogo balances her demanding role as the Financial Controller of IBILE Oil & Gas with her election as the Global President of the F.G.G.C. Calabar Old Girls Association. In this episode, she unpacks what "sisterhood" truly me...
EP. 27 Conscious Storytelling: Ruth Mahogany on Using Poetry as a Tool for Change
Spoken word poet Ruth Mahogany describes her work as "conscious storytelling," having collaborated with massive global organizations like the United Nations Population Fund and Amnesty International. In this episode, we unpack her creative proc...
EP. 26 The Business of Healing: Dr. Ijele Adimora on Sub-Saharan Healthcare and the Nigerian System
Dr. Ijele Adimora brings a unique mix of high-level medical training from UT Health and Johns Hopkins, alongside an MBA from Dartmouth. She brings her dual perspective as a doctor and a business strategist to discuss low-cost healthcare options...
EP 25. Step Forward: Dr. Nkiru Olumide-Ojo on Continuous Learning, the Pressure Cooker, and Market-Ready Leadership
Dr. Nkiru Olumide-Ojo is an Executive Head who recently completed her PhD in Business Science. We explore the themes of her new book, Step Forward, focusing on Continuous Learning, while also looking back at the unpolished truths of co...
EP. 24 The Agility of Leadership: Kehinde Ayeni on Nation Building and Executive Resilience
As the Executive Director of LEAP Africa, Kehinde Ayeni is at the helm of youth leadership development and nation building. In this episode, we dive into how the evolution of leadership theories she studied during her Executive MBA transl...
EP. 23 Awaken the Voice Within: Ada Onanuga on the Inseparability of Identity and Leadership
The world of Investment Banking often demands a specific kind of 'armor'—tough, hyper-rational, and guarded. Ada Onanuga joins us to explore the profound tension between surviving the boardroom and maintaining your own vulnerability. We discuss...
EP. 22 The Poetic Strategist: Peju Abuchi on Closed Doors and Disrupting Leadership
Peju Abuchi is a Poetic Strategist whose mission is to "disrupt LEADERSHIP spaces". But her journey to the global stage started as a shy child for whom writing was an escape. She joins us to discuss navigating gatekeeping from other women while...
EP. 21 "I Moved Back": Joy Salewa on the Diaspora Dream and the Reality of Return
Joy Salewa left a high-level finance career in London to pursue the "diaspora dream" in Nigeria. She joins us to discuss the challenging realities that forced her to leave again and how she channeled that experience into the I Moved Back
EP. 20 The Health Architect: Dr. Lilian Anomnachi on Systems Strengthening and Preventing Silent Killers
Dr. Lilian Anomnachi has spent years fixing the big machinery of public health. Now, she is tackling "silent killers" with Viedial Healthcare, a startup that monitors patients outside the clinic. We discuss why lifestyle changes are notoriously...
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EP. 19 "We Are Good": Sheila Chingono on Reclaiming Life After a Stroke
At 32, Sheila Chingono was a successful Government Lawyer and Magistrate Judge. Then, in a single moment, a hemorrhagic stroke changed everything. She joins us to share how her faith and family played a crucial role in her recovery, becoming pr...
EP. 18 From Corporate to Construction: Oare Ehiemua-Ochui on Finding Value in the "Unglamorous"
Oare Ehiemua-Ochui left a successful corporate career at major firms like Total and African Capital Alliance to dedicate herself to an unlikely sector: construction. She joins us to discuss why she believes this "unglamorous" sector holds signi...
EP. 17 Bold Moves & Life Integration: Naomi Eyler on What the Next Generation Wants
After graduating from university in Nigeria, Naomi Eyler made the bold move to the UAE to start her career. She joins us to unpack the mindset of the next generation: from how they define a successful career today to the leadership styles that ...
EP. 16 The Reinvention Roadmap: Anne Nwaokolo on Pivoting from Banking to Healthcare Data
After a long and successful career in banking in Nigeria, rising to a senior role at FirstBank, Anne Nwaokolo made the incredibly brave decision to start a new career in healthcare data analytics in the UK. This week, she shares the very first,...
EP. 15 Chosen by the Ancestors: Tya Bolton on "Purposeful Pivots" and Being a Legacy Maker
Tya Bolton believes she was "chosen by the ancestors to be a legacy maker". In this episode, we explore the feeling of being called to a purpose larger than oneself. Tya discusses the concept of making "purposeful pivots" toward a life of great...
EP. 14 The Generation That Doesn't Wait: Nana Yaa Serwaa on Redefining "Ready"
Many from a previous generation might have waited until they felt "more 'ready'" to start something impactful. Nana Yaa Serwaa represents a generation that is moving differently. Co-founder of the "Dare 2 Dream Initiative" and host of "The Big ...
Ep. 13 From PwC to Founder: Marina Vandeberg on the Identity Shift and the Human Element of Business
Leaving a long-term career like that is a huge identity shift". Marina Vandeberg shares her journey of leaving the "highly structured, prestigious world" of corporate advisory to build a business from a "blank slate". We discuss the hardest par...
Ep.12 Reclaiming the Narrative: Nhlanhla Banda on Resilience After Workplace Violation
Nhlanhla Banda built a formidable career as a High Court attorney and corporate legal counsel. But her path took a turn after an incredibly difficult experience involving sexual harassment and unfair perceptions. Now, she is on a mission to cre...
Ep. 11 Brain Drain vs. Brain Gain: Oge Onyemem on The Unique Power of Nigerian Talent
In a competitive global classroom, what makes a Nigerian student stand out?. Oge Onyemem joins us to discuss the "brain drain vs. brain gain" debate and the most effective way to build a bridge for talent to bring global value back home. We exp...
