STELLIFY Podcast

April is Autism Awareness month. ASD is a disorder that impacts children and the families that love them. I have experienced this firsthand in an experience I share in this episode. On this special for Autism Awareness day, I interview a hero on the frontlines of this advocacy, who has dedicated the last decade and her life to this cause.Beauty Kumesine is a passionate public speaker and advocate who speaks from her heart and to the hearts of her community for the identification and rehabilitation of children with Special Needs, ASD and other related developmental disorders within the Nigerian society.On this episode, she shares how she started on this journey which she describes as “purpose” even though she had no personal or family experience with autism. She talks about the levels of stigma in society and the community. Her bravery in the work she does and the lack of mental healthcare and therapy in Nigeria.But most of all, the success they keep tracking, however small, is the fuel that helps this work continue. You will be educated and enlightened about autism spectrum disorder and the precious children who live with it. Key highlights of the episode are: How she went from IT to behavioral therapy 4:55 The story of the first autistic child she worked with 12:32 The top 3 things society can do to help autistic children. 20:44 How the Port Harcourt Autism Walk started and its impact. 30:58 The cost of therapy and advocacy 38:43 How to find and live your purpose, with her insightful practices. 41:43  Beauty Kumesine is the founder of Blazing Heart Autism Center for 12 years, where she has impacted over 500 children. She consults for hospitals and schools on special needs and how to handle special needs cases. She has received several certifications and recognitions locally and internationally with recent awards by Leading Ladies Africa as one of Nigeria’s 100 most Inspiring Women and 50 most Inspiring Women by under the Business Day Women’s hub Publications. Beauty is a fellow and an alum of LEAP Africa.Connect with her and help sponsor this great work on:Facebook: Bea Uty KumesineInstagram: IambeautyKTwitter: Beauty KumesineLinkedIn: Beauty KumesineEmail: bkumesine@gmail.comLet’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple and other apps. 

In the first of its kind, I am co-hosting today’s show with Tonbra Nwosuagwu, host of The Unscathed Life Podcast. For this International Women’s Day Special, we sit down for a chit-chat with two of our sister-friends, Ijeoma Nwachuche and Chrissie Afe for one very important but entertaining conversation. We share our perspectives on International Women’s Day, the importance of representation as women in the workplace, and raising the next generation of strong women.  We discuss the balancing-act between maintaining our femininity and advancing in male dominated sectors, as well as reflect on the toll of constantly proving ourselves, as women, to be worthy of seats we already own. With our personal stories, witty anecdotes and hearty laughter, we speak to the seriousness of what it means to be 21st century women; appreciating the progress thus far but also understanding that more is needed to accelerate the journey to the ultimate destination: gender parity and equality. Key highlights of this episode include:What international women’s day means to each of us     9:30Challenges that come from working in male dominated sectors   19:02“Being feminine yet strong; femininity is not synonymous to weakness”               23:10The intersection between race and gender. Closing the inequality divide               28:57How does tokenism weigh in the inequality balance?      32:18“We chose to challenge…”          36:14On raising the next generation of strong women 45:17The importance of having a supportive tribe        55:52 Meet the ladies:Ijeoma Nwachwuche is a Senior Executive within the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria. She is also the founder of a newly launched Purple Orchid Project, where she coaches and mentors young female career professionals - click here to join the waitlist for the next cohort Bit.ly/thereferralcode. She is also an author of a soon-to-be published book, ‘The Referral Code’. She is also a wife and mother to three children. Connect with her at Ijeoma Miriam Nwakuche on LinkedIn and @ije_miana on Instagram.Chrissy Afe is a HR Professional who works within the academic sector in the UK. She is also a hair coach. and a worship minister who takes great joy in seeing people have real encounters in a place of worship. She is also a wife and mother to two children.Tonbra is a Coach to the Unscathed Life Community, Podcast host, Speaker and a Singer-Songwriter based in the UK. I have also been a Project/Program manager for more than 12 years. Connect with her on Instagram @Tonbra.Nwosuagwu and https://linktr.ee/tonbra.nwosuagwu and listen to the Unscathed Life Podcast.And as a reminder, I am Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo, an Engineer, Speaker, Author, and a Podcaster on the Stellify Podcast. My first book, “A Line In The San”: Stories of Boundaries in Marriage drops in April 2021. I am a wife and a mother to three children. Connect with me onLet’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple and other apps.  

On this episode, Stephanie Hurtado Lonard, the founder and CEO of Technically Minded Talents shares her rocky career story and how she turned the volatility she faced in the oil and gas industry into opportunities. In her business, she goes beyond recruiting for commission to coaching clients for best results. Her wholesome strategy provides the necessary resources to drive representation in STEM, especially for people of all races. She is also an avid advocate for STEM education, believing that “you have to start the talent pipeline really early.”From her decade long experience as a professional engineer, career coach and recruiter, you will learn:·       The psychological impact of layoffs. 13:12·       How to write a modern professional resume. 21:20·       What to do when you have just been laid off. 23:41·       The power of small talk to foster thriving professional relationships. 30: 40·       The role of talent in building a company. 10:10·       How (and why it is necessary) to announce your lay off. 08:45 Stephanie was born in New York City. Ecuadorian Heritage. Fluent in English and Spanish. Graduated from University of Missouri-Rolla with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering. Worked in Oil & Gas for various Fortune 500 companies as an Engineer Intern, Field Engineer, Process Design Engineer and Project Manager since 2007. Managed capital projects over $12M. Then in 2017, I founded Technically Minded Talent, a recruitment firm to connect Engineers with careers opportunities. Heavily involved in Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) for 14 years and serving on FIRST Robotics as a Mentor. I am married to another Chemical Engineer and have 2 boys, ages 4 and 1.5 years old, now reside in Huntsville, Alabama.Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn and her email, slonard@techmindedtalent.com and website: www.technicallymindedtalent.comLet’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple and other apps.

Stars, on this episode, from the lips of a young woman with a strong sense of direction and purpose, we listen to a timeless dose of wisdom.Aramide, the 21-year-old founder of Talent Mind Academy, shares her strategy of rapid advancement in life. She gives us a sneak peek into her life, “I live by a mantra: my words must be salted with grace. If I speak, it has to communicate hope, strength and inspiration. 03:36The young heroine, who has been recognized by Malala and Global Partnership for Education as one of the ten outstanding youths transforming education across the globe, discloses that her faith is the reason for her exploits.Key highlights of the episode:Her insights on Purpose. “I don’t want to join the struggle; just let me know my path” 07:30How Teaching Developed from a Childhood Interest to her Life’s Purpose 08:06The National Disgrace of unqualified teachers that burdened her to start a school 11:00Aramide’s understanding of informal education will awaken something in you. 24:25She reveals an important tenet of her progress in life, “If you find somebody who is doing what you want to do or is living the kind of life that you want for yourself: lean in, lean in, lean in. 50:00 Her honed practices of living out her faith, personal development and journaling. 41:48 Aramide Akintimehin is the founder of Talent Mine Academy; a free school for children that cannot afford quality education in Nigeria. Having worked on local and international education projects that focus on expanding learning opportunities for marginalized children, she has been recognized by Malala and Global Partnerships for Education as one of the ten outstanding youths transforming education across the globe.Aramide is a First-class Economics graduate of Covenant University and a graduate student of Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is the author of the ebook “20 lessons I learned at age 20." and she runs a mentorship program for female teenagers known as "Lady with a Difference". She hopes that one day, every child will access quality education irrespective of their socio-economic background.Connect with Aramide on: Instagram: @aramideakinti. Twitter: @aramideakinti_. LinkedIn: Aramide AkintimehinLet’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple and other apps.

Season 2 is finally HERE! In this first episode of 2021 and thirty-first episode of the Stellify Podcast, I share on the kind of year that 2020 was for me and who I became through it. I speak about my MESS of a year. Don’t worry, it’s not the word! It is an acronym that stands for my moments, enablers, structure and story.M: moments. The moment for me was full of depth and reflections. I sought clarity on my vision and purpose. Regardless of how bad the news got, gratitude and peace were my default emotions. I found things to be grateful for, my family, friends, health, job, everything!E: enablers. These were the supports Bralade got in 2020. “Those things that helped me fulfill my purpose and helped me execute on my goals. Those things that helped me function effectively and excellently at work.”  Some of these enablers are: Coaching courses, Templates, Books.S: structure. Anything worth doing is worth creating a structure for. My days had a structure and routine that helped me center, do deep work and be there for my family. I structured work and play into my daily agenda. Here, I share my attitude and strategy to work.S: story. The stories, unique stories of 2020 leave a trail of fulfillment. My unique stories that happened in 2020 were my marriage vows renewal, my journey of being a published author and the launch of this Stellify Podcast. As you plan for a great 2021, think not more what the year would have in store for you but think who you can become this year. I outlined a STAR framework to tackling your goals this year.Set The Goal: the more detailed you get with the scope and timelines, the closer you are to achieve it.Take Stock: the first step to progress is assessing the baseline before planning to go beyond.Appraise Often: as you act, review the execution of your work, the progress you are making and the resources you need so you have all you need in the right atmosphere.Rest Easy: Girl, you gotta rest. You work so hard, take the time to rejuvenate so you can be energized to get to work on your goals. I share about my book, A Line in The Sand, that will be launched soon. Be on the lookout for it. Send me an email on hello@bralade.com if you want to lead a podcast and/or host me on your platform.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple and other apps. 

On this episode, Shontavia Johnson takes us on her journey of walking away from pain into purpose. She speaks on identifying the "why" of your existence as the basis for your career and business decisions. Life gives cues in things we have natural aptitude for and friends & family who have a front row seat to who we are, Shontavia says to seek that feedback. Her signature "Create a Vision" program is an insightful yet easy guide to help you nail your core life expressions and outlook for the next level of your life.On labels and societal expectations, she highlights how we "define ourselves based on our relationship to other people and not our relationship with ourselves". So beyond her background as an engineer and a lawyer, Shontavia is ultimately the person who "wants to help others succeed". She leaves us with tips on branding, content creation, intellectual property and business.Shontavia Johnson helps working professionals start their business while employed full-time. Twice named one of the top young lawyers in America, and one of 200 black women to follow on Twitter, Shontavia’s unique background in intellectual property law, technology, education and business make her the perfect strategist for working professionals who are also creatives, side-hustlers, and entrepreneurs. As host of The Shontavia Show, a conversational web series and podcast (see all podcast apps and YouTube), Shontavia tackles the most common questions about starting, operating and growing a business and personal brand. Shontavia has also built the Brand+Business Academy, which teaches working professionals how to build a business and brand so that they can create new income streams and do more of the things they love. Connect with Shontavia on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn: @ShontaviaJohnson,esq and on her website: www.shontavia.com. Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple.

In this episode, Ngowari Diminas shares her story of intentional professional development to stay on a growth path in the ever-dynamic corporate world. Ngo also elaborates on not only building professional networks but nurturing them as well for effective collaboration. Building resilience, in the face of job rejections and advancement, is one of the core mindset pillars she highlights on this week’s Stellify episode.Ngowari is a Chemical Engineer and Project Management Professional with over 15 years’ experience including oil and gas, process engineering, quality and compliance. She holds a Chemical Engineering Bachelors from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, a Masters in Oil & Gas Engineering from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland and more recently, an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston, Texas.As founder of CAFEW (Connecting All Female Engineers Worldwide), Ngowari avidly mentors and promotes female engineers. Her platform fosters collaboration and advocacy to support STEM education and careers. Connect with her on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn: @NgowariDiminas and join CAFEW on Facebook and on the website: www.cafewnd.com. Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple.

On this episode, acclaimed Queen of Talk and Master Compere, Joyce Daniels drops sound wisdom nuggets as she takes us on her journey of discovery, purpose and impact. She talks about her start in the industry, the role of mentorship and the brand of excellence she has built in her career.Learn how courage is the difference between knowledge and doing. “You can know so much but you need courage to do”, she says. When it comes to her attitude, Joyce embodies a persistent positivity and she credits it for her mindset and attitude. In this interview, she touches on seeking mentorship, amplifying voices, getting knowledge and being intentional about building a tribe in your personal development journey.Joyce Daniels started her career as a Professional Master of Ceremonies in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science and today, is amongst the top Event Host MCs in Nigeria across several platforms & industries. Joyce is the author of the book 'Mastery'-a comprehensive guide for MCs and everyone who needs to earn more from their speaking prowess. Her latest book, "Before You Speak, Read This", was written as a guide to genius Public speaking.For over a decade, Joyce has been a public speaking and presentations skills trainer and coach to individuals and groups, training over 8,000 individuals from 9 countries. One of her platforms is TALKADEMY Africa’s Premiere Training School for Masters of Ceremonies, founded in 2014.Connect with Joy on Instagram: @iamjoycedaniels, via email Joyce@joycedaniels.net and on her website: www.joycedaniels.net.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple.

The word “brag” carries a somewhat negative connotation yet in interviews, networking events and daily interactions, there is always the call to articulate your value and impact.In this episode, I talk about the myths associated with bragging like “a job well done speaks for itself”, “good girls don’t brag” and why they do not hold water. Then I give some tips, based on Peggy Klaus’ book, “Brag: The Art of Tooting your Own Horn without Blowing It. In crafting your brag, remain authentic, lace with humor and relate to your audience. These and other tips await you in this episode.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple.

Our Episode 9 guest Abby Kotun epitomizes career pivot on a major level, having moved from a thriving engineering career in a Fortune 100 company to leaving for law school . Her self-actualization journey paid off and today Abby is an accomplished patent and labor law attorney and in her element, making impact on her own terms. Hear her inspiring story in this podcast. Abby is also highly engaged in the African American and Nigerian community, fostering connections and advocating for change and empowerment. She has held several leadership positions in this capacity for several years and is currently the Vice President of Outreach in the Nigerian American Multicultural Council. In our discussion, like a true champion, Abby called on the African immigrant community to engage and be involved because decisions are being made without us at the table and we could do much more if we are connected . She highlights several of their economic and social contributions to the United States. The current push for racial equity is a movement for every black person in the US, including immigrants, she says. This impressive woman, who lives by the principles of service, shares with us how she gets things done and how you can be more productive.Connect with Abby on Instagram and LinkedIn @abbykotun.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast

Against the backdrop of this Nigerian wisdom in a phrase, I share some strategies on maximizing your time with the core principles of mindset, vision, goals, practice and evaluation. “Time na Money” speaks to the urgency of action and the waste of not utilizing time. However activity is not necessarily progress, (ask the hamster) so the primary use of time is for envisioning and making goals in alignment before action. The execution of your goals should be evaluated periodically for accuracy and results. Ultimately, there is a mindset required for using time significantly and that work takes time too so keep investing in your growth. I end with some insights from John Maxwell’s “Today Matters”. Stars, remember “We do not rise to the height of our goals, we fall to the depths of our routines…”. So, use time well.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast.Music: Selense by Simi

When people have some abnormality in their bodies, they seek medical help. But what do people do when their minds are not in the right state? Cue Ehi Ade-Mabo, the “Mindset Surgeon” and Executive Coach with her strategies on creating the life you desire. Building from her own story, Ehi maps a blueprint to go from despair to decisions that set your life on a new course. She extols gratitude as a pivotal practice that brings you into the state of mind that brings joy and peace. Ehi tackles limiting beliefs and champions worthiness as a basis to walk in abundance. In this episode, you will learn the essence of journaling as a force of creation as well as reflection.Ehi has a Bachelors in Economics and describes her purpose as empowering female visionaries by harnessing and engaging the power of the mind. She has studied the power of the subconscious mind for over 10 years with her journey of self-awareness. She now teaches others to show up audaciously and courageously while impacting the world with the knowledge and gift of their beings.Connect with Ehi on Instagram: @ehiademabo, Facebook & LinkedIn: @Ehi Ade-Mabo and her at www.iamehimabo.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast

Books are easily my favorite things in the whole wide world and I share that enthusiasm on the Stellify Book Series. On this episode, I highlight strengths as exponentially more important than perceived weakness. Most times, what others consider a weakness is a strength in other circles. Honing on the uniqueness of you in the way you think, behave and act is the message of Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath. Other resources to take the assessment and discover you top 5 strengths can be found at gallup.com. You will save yourself time, money and productivity and relationships if you do this exercise and allow yourself walk in these strengths, where your natural flow exists.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast.

Hear from software engineer, Bukola Somide, the inventor of the first computer science interactive doll, as she leads us all the way from idea to invention and the passion, diligence, resilience required to achieve your dreams. Bukola also has a word for women pursuing STEM degrees who are considering quitting. She talks about working through burn out and rejuvenating yourself in your impact journey. “Aspire, Believe and Create” as you listen to this phenomenal woman on today’s episode. Black women invent too! Bukola Somide "aka" CompSci Bae as she refers to herself on social media, is an intensely passionate individual. Her inherent free-spirit allows her to dream big beyond societal norms/limitations which is evident in her latest invention.  Born in Kaduna, Nigeria, she migrated to the United States as a teenager with her family. Having decided to pursue a Computer Science degree as early as 10th grade, she attained a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP). She also acquired a Masters in Technology Management from UMUC and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate from PMI.  Bukola is a serial entrepreneur, managing her nonprofit, CompSci ABC, and for-profit, Innovant Technologies, LLC.  Connect with Bukola @CompSciBae on Instagram and Facebook.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast.

On this Preach What You Practice interview, Valedictorian Elizabeth Ogolo takes us on her journey of resilience, diligence and faith. Class President is one of her many titles as she embodies the spirit of leadership, impacting her classmates and school. The ambition and confidence of this young lady will inspire you to walk in excellence and impact. On her several Ivy League university acceptance and scholarships, she has this to say “…by the Grace of God, I have been able to use my personal challenges as a testament of His work in my life and use my stories to help others in the process.”Elizabeth Ogolo is the senior class president and valedictorian of Elsik High School, Houston TX.  She has participated and held leadership positions in a slew of campus activities including volleyball, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Health Occupations Students of America or HOSA, Student’s Council, Math National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, and Students for Christ. Connect with this future neurosurgeon on Twitter @ElizabethOgolo.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast.

Books are easily my favorite things in the whole world and I share that enthusiasm on this episode to kick off the Stellify Book Series. I talk about winning the private as well as the public victory. While self-mastery is necessary, it is not an end in itself. Independence must lead to interdependence to be impactful beyond yourself. My take on these fundamental principles is based on the classic, 7 Habits of Highly Successful People by Stephen Covey.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Please use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast.

On this inaugural Preach What You Practice interview, Uche Lotanna-Anajemba joined us to talk about how the practices of continuous improvement and integrity have been pivotal in her career, business and life. She touts continuous improvement as consistently upping your game and pushing the boundaries of excellence. She further explains how you can hone these skills and make a practice of them.Uche is an author, business leader, strategist and social enterprise entrepreneur with about 20 years’ experience in human capital management in technology, business and government. Uche is the managing partner for MML Consulting Ltd, a business advisory and human capital management company. Uche is the brainchild of the high impact employability workshop and job program, Class Room to Board Room (CR2BR). Uche is a writer and speaker with a passion for the role of citizenship in Nation development. Her book- “Time to Soar” is available for pre-order. Connect with Uche on: Instagram- official_ucheanajemba and LinkedIn - uchelotannaanajemba.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Please use the hashtag  #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast. 

On this very first episode of The Stellify Podcast, I talk about the stellification, a scientific theory by which stars are created of the “luminosity of dim stars is greatly magnified”. I explained the box-checker syndrome of success in meeting other-expectations versus living in purpose & significance. I also talk about future episodes, show format and topics to expect. And how my leadership perspectives, cultural experiences and faith inspiration will be evident in the conversations we have to move from regular to stellar.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @TheStellifyPodcast. Please use the hashtag  #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast. 

On this episode, we have a phenomenal guest, Shadrach Stevens. He is an award winning engineering leader, community advocate, mentor and founder of Re.engineer, making impact within his profession and community by creating value in every role that he has served in. His platform Re.engineer is a collaborative community of professionals that are bridging the developmental gap outside the STEM disciplines. As the founder, he aspires to close this gap through mentorships, providing access to professional development resources and by extending the voice of underrepresented diversity groups. As an ally, he diligently supports women in STEM, championing professional development, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the shop floors in every industry. Sign up for a special session holding April 23, 2021 here www.reengineer.co/stemulate. In this episode he shares with us his tenets for life: Aggressive Patience, Razor Sharp Focus and Value Creation. You definitely want to check them out in this episode. See highlights below: ✴️ His work on recognizing and celebrating women, who made history and who are still making history        4:39✴️ His journey in engineering and leadership. 8:19✴️ His mind blowing definition of change. 10:04✴️ How to make awesome improvements in a team. 12:09✴️ Tips on how to spot gaps from different perspective, in an organization. 15:10✴️ Shadrach's guiding principles and practices. 31:23✴️ The intersection between technology, passion and talents. 36:13✴️Ursula Burn's talk on time management. 40:09✴️ The role of faith and its importance. 46:36 Shadrach Steven develops and energizes teams that are committed to changing the current reality and are focused on delivering value. As a result of this collaboration, his improvement teams have generated over 100 million of value creation, on his professional journey in 2003. He progressed from several engineering roles for several fortune 500 companies, to where he is now as a global improvement leader and reliability director for the environmental Technology Center at Dow. In 2009, he had an opportunity to partner with a faith based organization to provide project leadership for the execution of a $6.5 million Community Center in Houston, Texas. Outside of his corporate engagements. Connect with Shadrach on LinkedIn and YouTube and . Instagram and Facebook @re.engineer.Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple and other apps.

Our guest on Episode 36 is Abi Olukeye, founder and CEO of Smart Girls HQ, a STEM education solutions provider that creates engaging contents that facilitate exciting experiences to enable young girls achieve STEM career literacy by age 12.Abi spearheads a movement to raise Smart Girls all over America. She shares howEach job she had opened her up to discover what her purpose is.She developed a mix of skills that allowed her to develop through her career.To harness the power of internet research to solve troubling, everyday problems.She is building an impactful business to address representation in STEM.How her business idea started from hearing her own kids talk about gender stereotypes.To figure out what brings your creative juice to life, Abby submits: “find the thing that naturally connects with you first, and then you can go into the details later. But if you can’t grab that attention upfront, through something relatable, then you’re really fighting a losing battle.” 07:30Some take-home for you are:What do you want? The better you are able to answer this question for yourself, the better your impact. 43:30Take the lead. Act, act and keep acting. 44:27Believe it is possible. 46:00 Abi Olukeye is the founder/CEO of Smart Girls HQ, A STEM education solutions provider that creates engaging content and facilitates exciting experiences to enable young girls achieve STEM Career Literacy by age 12. Core offerings include parent education for STEM informal learning at RaisingSmartGirls.com and Dear Smart Girl kits, a project based career-focused STEM curriculum for girls.Previously, she led Internet of Things (IOT) strategy development and digital transformation projects at a diversified Fortune 500 manufacturing company. She has over fifteen years of professional and leadership experience spanning new product development, technology commercialization, process improvement and strategy. Watch her insightful TedTalk. Connect with Abi on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and www.raisingsmartgirls.comLet’s continue the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @TheStellifyPodcast. Use the hashtag #stellified. Thank you for subscribing, listening, reviewing and rating this podcast on Apple and other apps.