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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 significant potential for young people. We explore her journey from launching OPL Academy to the tech-driven solution, LaborHack. We also discuss why she prioritizes professional ethics and soft skills over just technical training, and her advice for women in 'safe' jobs who feel called to solve real-world problems.

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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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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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