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Funmi Johnson is a finance professional and the founder of the women's networking group- Upswing Women. The podcast features no-holds-barred conversations about real-life roadblocks to career growth, networking, and other advice for women professionals and entrepreneurs
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Send a text In this episode, Funmi sits down with Kemi to explore her bold entrepreneurial journey from studying public health to building multiple purpose-driven businesses. Kemi shares how faith, family influence, and community shaped her path, along with the realities of starting young, being taken seriously, and learning through experience. From launching a beauty business and salon suite to creating her faith-based journal brand Living in Purpose, Kemi offers honest insights on pat...
Send a text Happy New Year, and welcome to Season 4 of Hey, We Should Connect On this episode, Funmi talks about freeing herself from the endless pursuit of clarity. What's next? She has quite figured it out. Instead, she's doing the next right thing and trusting that the lines will fall around in the right places. Funmi also gives a recap of 2025 and why she deeply resonates with the Maya Angelou quote, "the main thing in one's private world is to laugh as much as you cr.y" Connect with Fu...
Send a text In this episode, Funmi and special guest, Dr. Fara delve into the unique mental health challenges women professionals face. Funmi shares her personal experience including the crazy work situation that landed her in the emergency room. Dr Fara shares insights on managing stress and provides examples of lifestyle modifications that can be made when things feel out of control. Dr. Fara also discusses the support she provides through her private practice. Key Takeaways: "I wanted to d...
Send a text Funmi is back from hiatus and ready to dive into the craziness that was 2024. On this episode, she explains how she navigated the challenges of stress, career changes, and personal growth in 2024. The episode explores the impact of layoffs, mental health, and unexpected life events. Shout out to @nekpenwerks for her incredible coaching work Connect with Funmi on Instagram @upswingwoman
Send a text In this episode of Hey, We Should Connect, Elise Antoine shares insights from her new book, "Many Shades of a Confident Leader." Funmi connects with Elise on going beyond the title to put in the transformational work it takes to show up as a more confident leader. Elise I. Antoine, a distinguished Haitian American executive leadership coach, brings nearly two decades of dedicated experience to the forefront. With a Master's in Social Work from Fordham University and a Bachel...
Send a text In this episode, Funmi talks about navigating transition seasons and seeking clarity about pending decisions. She shares insights gained from personal failures and how we measure the rightness of a decision based on the perceived success even though the best decisions often involve walking through difficulty. Funmi touches on the gift of discomfort and how the constant yearning for clarity can stop us from moving forward. The book and messages that inspired this episode are inclu...
Send a text On this episode of Hey We Should Connect, Funmi reflects on Women's History Month- the victories and the uphill battle for women in corporate spaces. Episode Notes Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified Women in the Workplace 2023 Lily Allen Says Having Kids ‘Ruined My Career’ Connect with Funmi on Instagram @upswingwoman
Send a text On this episode, Funmi concludes her conversation with Dr. Funke Olayinka. Dr. Funke has more advice about cultivating symbiotical networks without impeding your growth. She also shares her thoughts on changing generational mindset. Funmi and Dr. Funke reiterate the importance of knowing your self-worth and finding your purpose. Episode Guide Lessons learned and sacrifices- 9:30Finding fulfillment- 15:30Boundaries- 19:30Trading the supermom cape for different hats- 25:00Girl c...
Send a text Welcome to part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Funke- It's another podcast and you'll find out why. On today’s episode, Funmi and Dr. Funke discuss how to navigate different friend groups and how to be intentional about building your networks. Dr. Funke offers very practical advice for fostering different friend groups and being strategic about where you spend your time. As she puts it bluntly, you can't cash out in relationships that you have not invested in. is it really lone...
Send a text In Part 1 of the conversation with Dr Funke Olayinka, she shares candidly about aligning with your purpose and seeking clarity while navigating different seasons. She also shares about failures, delays, and her path to entrepreneurship. Funmi and Dr. Olayinka talk about faith, misconceptions about strong-willed women, and the importance of taking time to truly figure out who you are. Episode Guide On failures, delays, and the path to entrepreneuship- 10:31Taking...
Send a text In this episode, guest Ananeika Pankey-Gordon talks about how her experience with being displaced led to her creating Family Rebuild of New Jersey, a non-profit organization. Ananeika shares practical ways for people to become impactful in their communities and how her network of women has been instrumental to her success. Ananeika is a Behavior Therapist who works to meet the needs of clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other behavioral and social/comm...
Send a text On this final episode of 2023, Funmi reflects on the episodes for the year and the ones that resonated with most listeners. She also shares what worked for her in 2023. Have a Happy New Year. Connect with Funmi on Instagram @upswingwoman
Send a text ***Episode First Aired on March 24, 2021 In this episode, Funmi has a great conversation with Dr. Genevieve Kumapley about staying visible and being intentional. As the founder/executive director of MyGOAL, a 501 C(3) non-profit organization, and a board-certified pharmacy oncologist, Dr. Kumapley knows the importance of making sure women are visible and intentional about having their voices heard. In this conversation, she talks about speaking things into...
Send a text Continue the conversation with special guest, Biodun Dapherede. On Part 2 of the episode, Funmi and Biodun talk about whether immigrants bear the responsibilty of educating others about their experiences. Funmi and Biodun talk about the generic "Where are you from" question and how to avoid playing safe in corporate spaces. The ImmiGreat Legacy Journal thoughtfully documents the immigrant experience and provides thought-provoking prompts. (Available on Amazon). Biod...
Send a text On this episode of Hey, We Should Connect, special guest, Biodun Dapherede shares about the Immigreat Life and the importance of storytelling particularly for immigrants. Funmi and Biodun talk about the shared immigrant experience, being intentional about networking and not sabotaging your success. The ImmiGreat Legacy Journal thoughtfully documents the immigrant experience and provides thought-provoking prompts. (Available on Amazon). Biodun Dapherede is the author of Le...
Send a text In this episode, Funmi shares her thoughts on a recent article by Alisha Ramos, founder of @girlsnightinclub. She shares how disruption has been an unexpected blessing by allowing her to reflect on different things attached to her self-worth. Funmi also shares insight from her coach about attachment styles and how things like work become more than just that. This episode tackles the dark side of climbing the corporate ladder: selfish networking and clamoring for visibility at wo...
Send a text On this episode of Hey, We Should Connect, special guest, Nekpen Osuan Wilson shares her experience as CEO of WomenWerk, an NYC-based nonprofit, and how her passion for women's empowerment propelled her to become a certified executive coach. Nekpen provides valuable advice for navigating disruption and getting to a place of clarity. Connect with Nekpen on LinkedIn and on Instagram @nekpenwerks @Womenwerks Connect with Funmi on Instagram @upswingwomen Guest Bio Nekpen Osuan...
Send a text This episode of Hey, We Should Connect, features a conversation with Dr Oyedele, a public health professional and podcast host, The World Without People. Dr. Oyedele shares the importance of community as we navigate different seasons of life and explore various opportunities. She also talks about the importance of storytelling to tackle uncomfortable topics including women's health issues. Dr. Oyedele is very passionate about mentoring and speaks about how her vulnerability has h...
Send a text Part 2 of the conversation with Special Guest Stephania Monnay focuses on how she was intentional about being financially secure. She shares how to rebuild your confidence after a rough season. Guest Bio Stephania Monnay is a Financial Center Manager at Fulton Bank and Co-Chair of the People of Color Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Community Outreach Committee. She is a single mother of two young sons, ages 14 and 23. A faithful woman of strength. Throughout the pa...
Send a text On this episode of Hey, We Should Connect, special guest, Stephania Monnay shares her incredible story of triumph and rebuilding her life after her divorce. Stephania touches on many areas including her healing journey, rebuilding her confidence, and the role of mentorship. Stephania holds nothing back as she shares her wake-up call and charges women to be financially disciplined and take steps toward being financially secure. Guest Bio Stephania Monnay is a Financial Cente...
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