FIERCE Mothers

Nov 29 2023 66 ep. 37 mins 19
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Ugochi is a woman of Igbo heritage and wanted a forum to celebrate the achievements of inspirational African women and women of color. The FIERCE Mothers Podcast showcases the stories of these women, through compelling interviews with inspiring guests.

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65. Reflect, Rejoice, Renew: Wrapping Up a Season of Inspiration

Nov 29 2023 10 mins  
In the final episode of the second season of the FIERCE Mothers podcast, Ugochi takes a trip down memory lane and recaps some of the fantastic conversations she had with the inspiring guests. It's been an incredible journey exploring many topics, meeting inspiring individuals, and delving into the depths of personal and professional growth. This season was filled with diverse stor

64. Guiding Principles for Tech Leadership: Insights from a Mom in the C-Suite

Oct 25 2023 49 mins  
Today, on this episode of the FIERCE Mothers podcast, Ugochi sits down with Dupe Akinyede, the Chief Information Officer of Residio Technologies Inc., a Honeywell spinoff with over $6 Billion in revenue. Dupe, a graduate of the London School of Economics, embarked on her career journey as a Certified Accountant at Ernst and Young in search of career opportunities and inspiration. L

63. Championing Visibility for Women: A Conversation with a LinkedIn Top Voice

Oct 11 2023 46 mins  
Today, on this episode of the FIERCE Mothers podcast, Ugochi sits down with Mildred Talabi, the founder of Visible Women Tribe and a LinkedIn personal branding Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. Mildred has spent the last decade mastering the art of personal branding in both career and business. She trained as a journalist and worked in the media before transitioning into public relatio

62. From Harpo to 110 North: The Power of Diversity in Digital Marketing

Sep 27 2023 48 mins  
In this episode of the FIERCE Mothers Podcast, Ugochi has an authentic, real, and inspiring conversation with Rita Thomas. Rita Thomas is an award-winning communications expert specializing in storytelling and getting to the heart of people. She’s been able to partner with several brands, personalities, and talent throughout her career and learned from the best-life educator hers

61. Doctor's RX for Resilience: Bouncing Back from Life's Tumbles

Sep 13 2023 25 mins  
In this episode of the FIERCE Mothers Podcast, Ugochi has a lovely conversation with Dr. Adaku Onukogu. As a leading internal care physician, Dr. Adaku Onukogu is interested in helping patients throughout Silver Spring and the greater Washington D.C. area achieve overall health and wellness. Whether performing a general consultation, annual physical, or dealing with an illness, Dr.

60. Unleashing Visionary Power: A Journey with a Transformational Catalyst for Visionary Leaders

Aug 30 2023 49 mins  
In this episode of the FIERCE Mothers Podcast, Ugochi has a powerful conversation with Debola Deji-Kurunmi, DDK, as she is affectionately called. DDK is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, ministry gift, public policy advisor, and transformational coach for visionary leaders. DDK deploys her extraordinary talent of unlocking potential in people, institutions, and nations throug

59. From Courtroom to Designer: A Lawyer's Journey into Ethnically Sophisticated Fashion

Aug 16 2023 47 mins  
In this FIERCE Mother's podcast episode, Ugochi sits down with Boye Asenuga. Boye "Bibi" Asenuga is a Nigerian-American Founder and Creative Director of ChicNiCity, a women’s ready-to-wear clothing label based in Massachusetts. Inspired by her dual identity of ethnicity and modernity, Bibi created ChicNiCity by fusing ethnic-inspired colors & prints with contemporary design eleme

58. Beyond Achievements: Finding Happiness with Dr. Vikisha Fripp, Author and Plastic Surgeon

Aug 02 2023 41 mins  
Today on this episode of the FIERCE Mothers Podcast, Ugochi sits down with Dr. Vikisha Fripp. Dr. Vikisha Fripp, MD, FACS, is a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, and author. She is a respected leader in her field and passionate about empowering others to find personal success and happiness beyond achievement. Beyond her medical career, Dr. Fripp is actively involv

57. The Art of Fashion: Style and its Cross-Cultural Significance as a Means of Self-Expression

Jul 19 2023 40 mins  
Today on this episode of the FIERCE Mothers Podcast, Ugochi sits down with Pamela Sofola. Pamela is the founder and CEO of A Beautiful Closet. A Beautiful Closet was birthed in 2011 and was inspired by numerous comments by beautiful and confident women from various countries around the world about the taste and artistic rendition of Pam’s dressing style. Most women desired to "l

56. Unleashing Potential: Social Entrepreneurship in Action and Africa as a Major Global Player

Jul 05 2023 53 mins  
In today's episode of the FIERCE Mothers Podcast, Ugochi talks to Oluwatoyin Ajilore-Chukwuemeka, (Toyin). Oluwatoyin is an education researcher and professional. She works in the convergence of education, social entrepreneurship, policy, and development. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in STEM Education at Tufts University (Boston, USA), and her research focuses on developing culturally a