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  • EP. 17 Bold Moves & Life Integration: Naomi Eyler on What the Next Generation Wants
    Jan 16 2026

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    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 inspire loyalty and high performance". We also dive into the reality of "life integration"—how she manages a demanding career, a new marriage, and an MBA all at once, without feeling the need to sacrifice one for the other.

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    31 min
  • EP. 16 The Reinvention Roadmap: Anne Nwaokolo on Pivoting from Banking to Healthcare Data
    Jan 9 2026

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    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, practical step she took to turn the abstract idea of change into a concrete project. We also discuss her strategy for balancing the demands of intense upskilling and how she managed imposter syndrome when entering a new field.

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    39 min
  • EP. 15 Chosen by the Ancestors: Tya Bolton on "Purposeful Pivots" and Being a Legacy Maker
    Jan 2 2026

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    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 greater meaning and distinguishes between companies that are just performative versus those building "truly authentic and impactful partnerships". This is a conversation about service, sacrifice, and the power of persistence.

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    39 min
  • EP. 14 The Generation That Doesn't Wait: Nana Yaa Serwaa on Redefining "Ready"
    Dec 26 2025

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    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 Stepper Podcast", she joins us to discuss why young people today are rejecting traditional timelines. We explore the "portfolio" approach to a career and what "shaping the future" looks like on a practical, day-to-day level for the next wave of African talent.

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    32 min
  • Ep. 13 From PwC to Founder: Marina Vandeberg on the Identity Shift and the Human Element of Business
    Dec 19 2025

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    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 part of no longer being defined by a corporate label—"Marina from PwC" —and her philosophy that strategic partnerships are fundamentally about human relationships. She reveals why she has walked away from perfect-on-paper deals because the trust "just wasn't there" and how she builds trust across cultures in her global work with Fimple.

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    39 min
  • Ep.12 Reclaiming the Narrative: Nhlanhla Banda on Resilience After Workplace Violation
    Dec 12 2025

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    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 create safe spaces for women. We discuss how she is "reclaiming her narrative" through her firm, Justice Edge, and her advice for women to be "pillars of strength" for one another to resist unfair treatment.

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    35 min
  • Ep. 11 Brain Drain vs. Brain Gain: Oge Onyemem on The Unique Power of Nigerian Talent
    Dec 5 2025

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    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 explore the unique strengths Nigerian students bring to the table and the role the established diaspora can play in creating structured opportunities for the next generation.








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    47 min
  • EP. 10 The Systems Architect: Amabelle Nwakanma on Funding, Innovation, and the "Unwritten Rules"
    Nov 28 2025

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    Amabelle Nwakanma is a professional builder of "enabling environments," but her approach is rooted in understanding the human mind. We discuss the critical difference between looking at a problem as a "hands-on counsellor" versus a "systems architect," and how she bridges the gap. She reveals the "unwritten rule" for making social change ideas compelling to donors and discusses the systemic barriers preventing the creation of leadership pipelines for young African women. Throughout, Amabelle emphasizes her personal responsibility to design a more resilient architecture for nurturing leadership on the continent.

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    1 h et 4 min