Iconic Womanhood with Ekene

Thank you for listening as always, please do subscribe, leave a review and share.  To register for the End Iconic Retreat, click here now

In this real talk episode, Ekene explores why men cheat and what steps a woman can take to prevent being cheated on...(with some caveats).  To get on the waiting list for the new Iconic Womanhood Circle - click here https://bit.ly/3RkYxlu As always, please share and leave a review. 

In this episode, Ekene breaks down how some people let themselves become old in mind and way of being and how this blocks them from living their best life.  As always, please leave a review, subscribe and share this podcast.  To register for the Iconic Woman Weekend, please visit www.iconicwomanweekend.com

In this episode, Ekene shares some personal stories of failure and overcoming and some strategies to use setbacks and adversity as a way to level up your life and gain the advantage!  To sign up for the Iconic Womanhood course - visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new To sign up for the Iconic Woman Weekend - visit Iconicwomanweekend.com

Consider this a guide to your best life as an Iconic Woman.  Share your thoughts on this episode on Social media and tag Ekene @iconicwomanhood_coach on IG so she can repost you!  Thanks for subscribing and leaving a review! Ready to sign up for the Iconic Womanhood Course? Yes?! Simply click on Iconicwomanhood.com/new

In this episode, Ekene breaks down a few things. 1. What it really means to be in your feminine. 2. The cost of not being in your feminine. 3. Why so many women struggle to maintain in their feminine. 4. How you can reclaim your feminine self and create a life that works for you and helps you be your best.  To register for the Iconic womanhood Course. Sign up now at Iconicwomanhood.com/new

In this episode, Ekene details the path to becoming an Icon using the Iconic framework created by Joseph Campbell - The Hero's Journey.  Please share, subscribe and leave a review.  To register for the Iconic Womanhood Course - Visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new To register for the August 20th 2022, Bloom experience - visit Iconicwomanhood.com/bloom 

In this podcast episode, Ekene breaks down why so many women in their feminine struggle to actually manifest major results and so many women in their "masculine" are drained and exhausted.  To learn more about the Iconic womanhood course, register now at www.iconicwomanhood.com/new  To register for Bloom, register now at iconicwomanhood.com/bloom

Ekene, shares some of the keys for women to elevate their whole lives and what stops us from becoming Iconic.  Join Ekene for the Bloom experience. It's online and will be deeply transformational. Registration is just $97, Learn more at Iconicwomanhood.com/bloom To register for the Iconic Womanhood course visit iconicwomanhood.com/new To register for Jamaica retreat visit Iconicwomanweekend.com

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In this wisdom episode, Ekene shares 5 style rules to help women be seen as Iconic.  Remember to share, save and subscribe.  To sign up for the Iconic Womanhood Course, click here. 

In this wisdom episode, Ekene shares on the fear of scarcity and how to overcome it.  To sign up for the Iconic Womanhood course, please visit www.iconicwomanhood.com/new To sign up for the Iconic Woman Mastermind, please visit www.iconicwomanhood.com/mastermind

In this short wisdom episode Ekene shares how she lifts herself up from despair to destiny.  Please remember to share, leave a review and subscribe. Thank you for your continued engagement! To learn more about the Iconic Womanhood course, visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new

In this wisdom episode, Ekene shares her thoughts on the pain and difficulties that come with personal growth.  To learn more about the Iconic Womanhood Course, please visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new

In this personal episode, Ekene shares a testimony on how she recently avoided a shooting!! As always, please listen and share and if you haven't subscribed or left a review, we'd love to hear from you! Learn more about Iconicwomanhood.com/mastermind

In this episode, Ekene debriefs the recent oscar brouhaha and shares key leadership lessons.  Please leave a review and subscribe and share your thoughts!  To learn more about the Iconic Womanhood programs, please visit Iconicwomanhood.com

Another ripped from Ekene's Instagram Live episode! Ekene expands upon her teachings on becoming a courageous woman.  To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, please click here. 

Is it time for you to join the Iconic Woman Mastermind? YES!  Are you desiring success with less stress? YES! Do you know you are called to MORE? YES! Click this link and schedule a call with our team of coaches today to learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind. https://calendly.com/theiconicwomanhood/mastermindapplication

Your voice is expensive!  In this RICH conversation with Erika Bullock, PhD, we discuss the necessity of empowering feminine leaders on stepping into thoughtleadership and owning our power. She shares her wisdom with such heart, this conversation will soothe your soul.  Dr. Erika C. Bullock is Assistant Professor of mathematics education and curriculum studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She earned the Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching and Learning with a concentration in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University in 2013. She also holds graduate certificates in geographic information systems, qualitative research, women’s studies. Her website is www.erikacbullock.com and you can sign up for her mailing list for the Soulful Academic here - https://erikacbullock.com/soulfulacademic/ To apply for the Iconic Woman Mastermind where I coach women of faith to discover what makes them Iconic, design their unique path of prosperity and actually LAUNCH - visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com

In this episode, Ekene shares the 3 mindset shifts that change your life!  To learn about the mastermind, please visit Iconicwomanhood.com/mastermind To learn about the Course, please visit iconicwomanhood.com/new To join the mailing list, please visit bit.ly/iconicguide

In this wisdom episode, Ekene shares personal reflections & teachings on how to be more prosperous vs success from the world's point of view.  To participate in the Feminine Prosperity Challenge mentioned, please register at www.iconicwomanhood.com/5daychallenge To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, please visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com  

Ekene is back with a raw and inspirational session on how to get to the good part with faith and intention. To access the FREE 7 days of intention visualization series, please go to Iconicwomanhood.com/7day To learn about the Iconic Womanhood course, please go to Iconicwomanhood.com/new To learn about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, Please go to Iconicwomanhood.com/mastermind

So many of us pray, tithe, set goals but still...we don't elevate to high levels of success.  This podcast episode (part 1) breaks down some of the reasons, we struggle...and what you can do about it.  To apply to the Iconic Woman Mastermind, please go to Iconicwomanmastermind.com

In this Podcast episode, Ekene breaks down the 6 spirits that often hold women back from achieving the abundant life God has destined for them.  Please share and subscribe if you haven't and do leave a review.  To apply to the Iconic Woman Mastermind, visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com To get access to the Womanhood Course, visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new

What happens when a woman makes more money? What happens when she becomes more well known? Will it damage the relationship? Will the man feel emasculated? Listen for a debrief on feminine energy, womanhood and wealth and for a case study of Tabitha Brown's recent brouhaha with Wendy Williams. Also you will learn the feminine pathway to wealth with ease. 

In this wisdom episode, Ekene shares how she used to block her own blessings and how we can all break free from the common trap that keeps us from experiencing the abundant life, God has for us.  Share, Subscribe and leave a review! Apply to the Iconic Woman Mastermind today at iconicwomanmastermind.com

In this wisdom episode with Ekene, she has a heart to heart conversation about what it really means to be a high value alpha male aates nd what a woman should be careful to look for and what to avoid. She also shares some information for women in less than ideal relationships.  Listen in and if it resonates with you, please share, leave a review and don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com To learn more about the Womanhood course, visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new

In this episode, Ekene shares a powerful transformational message to inspire and encourage. Grab your notebooks...this one is rich with divine wisdom.

In this episode, Ekene shares how to make this most of a solo trip which she believes every woman should take regularly.  To learn more about The Iconic woman weekend, please visit iconicwomanweekend.com

In this episode, Ekene goes deeper into some of the things that hold women back after betrayal and how to move past it into a beautiful abundant life.  To learn more about the Complete Womanhood Course, visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new

In this series on love and womanhood, Ekene breaks down some mindset shifts and practical steps to reclaiming your sense of womanhood after infidelity or betrayal. To learn more about the Complete Womanhood Course, please visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new Don't forget to share, subscribe and leave a review. Thank you for listening.

This wisdom and womanhood episode discusses thriving as a feminine being and sheds light on some relationship challenges some people may have.  Follow Ekene on IG @iconicwomanhood_coach Visit her website at www.iconicwomanhood.com

Press play and listen to my most important guest ever!  She is sharing some gems from way down deep. I'm so proud to share this episode with you.  I hope it makes you smile and makes you think. Follow me on IG @iconicwomanhood_coach Please leave a review, share and subscribe.

This episode will help you understand and become a woman in "Bloom".  If you want to live a soulful and successful life, listen to this episode and remember to share it, subscribe and leave a review.  To learn more about the Complete Womanhood course - Visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind - Visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com

The second part to creating wealth through a soulful prosperity model.  Please share your thoughts on IG and tag #iconicwomanhood and @iconicwomanhood_coach To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, visit iconicwomanmastermind.com

This is a masterclass of an episode! Grab your pen and journal and write out what you will do differently after listening.  Tag @iconicwomanhood_coach on IG and share your thoughts! Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review!  To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, visit iconicwomanmastermind.com now.

Today is a new day...let's take our power back. Day 7 of the Wisdom Series.  To apply to the Iconic Woman Mastermind, please visit iconicwomanmastermind.com

Welcome to Day 6 of the 7 days of Wisdom series.  To learn about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, visit iconicwomanmastermind.com As always, please share, subscribe and leave a review! Thanks for being part of our community. 

Day 5 of Ekene's 7 day's of wisdom series. In this episode she takes you through some keys to become a more creative person, using the acronym C.R.E.A.T.E.  To learn more about the Iconic woman mastermind, please visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com As always, please share, leave a review and don't forget to subscribe. 

Day 4 of the 7 days of Wisdom Series Ekene shares a powerful spiritual path to success in this episode. As always, please share, subscribe and leave a review.  To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, visit iconicwomanmastermind.com

Day 3 in my 7 days of Wisdom Series To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, please visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com

Welcome to my 7 days of Wisdom series! I'm committed to podcasting for the next 7 days and sharing keys for success in 2021. In this episode I share some ways to be Wealthy, Joyful and Loved in 2021.  To attend the free masterclass visit www.iconicwomanhood.com/biconic  To sign up for the Complete Womanhood Course, visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new To apply for the Iconic Woman Mastermind, visit iconicwomanmastermind.com Don't forget to share, subscribe and please leave a review!

Happy New Year!  I invite you make some commitments as you listen to this podcast and if this has value for you, be sure to share it, subscribe and leave a review.  Don't forget to register for the FREE Becoming Iconic Masterclass (www.iconicwomanhood.com/biconic) this Sunday 2/3/21 at 2pm EST. 

Merry Christmas!  In this wisdom episode, Ekene shares some of the traditions of her Christmas holiday experience and gives you powerful reflections to extract wisdom from it.  For more, visit iconicwomanhood.com

In this wisdom episode, Ekene inspires and challenges you and breaks down some steps to move from a broken down circumstance to a place of possibility and abundance.  To learn more about the vision workshop mentioned, visit iconicwomanhood.com/vision

In this wisdom episode, Ekene uses the concepts of seedtime and harvest to discuss the steps to being prosperous and successful.  To register for the vision workshop, please visit iconicwomanhood.com/vision today.  Follow Ekene on IG and join our Facebook community. 

Women entrepreneurs often find it difficult to raise capital and this is even more challenging for many women of color.  Our special guest Shila Burney, saw this problem and decided to be part of the solution by launching a VC firm to provide capital and access to entrepreneurs who are underserved.  She discusses how she did it, but also shares nuggets on how you can begin to think about your business and raising capital.  Remember to subscribe and share.  For the Iconic Woman Mastermind, please visit www.iconicwomanmastermind.com

In this wisdom episode from Ekene, she shares a reflection from Matthew 13:20 - 21, taken from the parable of sower.  This episode will awaken you to why you may have been struggling with actualizing your potential and bringing forth the greatness inside of you! To learn more about the Complete Womanhood course, visit iconicwomanhood.com/new To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, visit iconicwomanmastermind.com

In this heartfelt episode from Ekene, on the eve of election night in the United States, she gives a powerful few minutes of inspiration and empowerment.  To register for Iconic Womanhood live, visit iconicwomanhood.com/live right now. Registration ends on Thursday, Nov 5th 2020.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.  Follow Ekene on IG at @refreshwithekene and follow our community page at @iconicwoman_hood

In this solo episode, Ekene coaches you to level up personally and professionally. She asks powerful questions to reflect on, so grab your journal and pen...this will take you deep.  To register for the virtual retreat, visit iconicwomanhood.com/live To apply to be considered for the mastermind, visit iconicwomanmastermind.com

Let's talk about Healthy relationships!  Our special guest is Paul Bashea Williams. Mr. Williams is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist .  He has worked as a Licensed Social Worker for over ten years providing therapy, mentoring and teaching life skills. He provides psychotherapy for individuals, family, and groups. He also provides parental consultation as well as couples therapy. Mr. Williams is a certified marriage and family/couples counselor. Follow him in IG @basheawilliams,visit his website to learn more at www.heartsinmindcounseling.com Follow Ekene at @refreshwithekene and learn more about the Iconic Womanhood Live event at www.iconicwomanhood.com/live

In this Wisdom episode, Ekene shares some of the most meaningful proverbs from her native land - Nigeria, and also some of her favorite Native American proverbs. This episode is rich and interesting, and she is operating in her leadership archetype as a griot.  To register for Iconic Womanhood live weekend experience - visit www.iconicwomanhood.com/live To apply to join the Mastermind - Please visit iconicwomanmastermind.com

This episode features the wisdom and grace of Aba Kwawu, the founder of TAA Public Relations, formerly The Aba Agency, a results oriented communications and special events boutique specializing in luxury lifestyle, fashion, design, entertainment & hospitality. She has worked with some of the most recognizable brands including Cirque du Soleil, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, The Smithsonian Institute, Vogue Magazine and many more. TAA PR represents lifestyle brands seeking expertise in public relations, marketing, social media, brand development, and event production. She shares her unique journey to success...how faith and resilience has helped her turn adversity into advantage and how she learned to seize critical opportunities for success. This episode will inspire and encourage you. Don't forget to share it with someone who needs some iconic inspiration and please do subscribe and leave a review. To register for our upcoming Iconic Womanhood live weekend, be sure to visit, iconicwomanhood.com/live and get your ticket today!

This raw and unfiltered episode is for anyone who has felt uncertain and unsure about whether faith really works.  Click play...and remember to share, subscribe and leave a review.  Join our facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Iconicwomanhood/

Ekene shares a poem and a message for this season and the next.  May you be inspired, awakened and blessed.  Selah  Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review.  Next week, we have more amazing interviews that you don't want to miss!

Our special guest is Beverly Beal. She is Business and Intellectual Property lawyer with a legal practice devoted to helping creative professionals create, build, and protect their businesses and assets. But she is not just an attorney, she is a style influencer and fashion retail business owner. Over the years, she has successfully launched and maintained companies and her law firm will provides a space where creatives can expand and brand their businesses with a solid legal foundation. You can follow her on IG at @lifeinbeverlyheels and @beverlybeallaw and her lingerie IG is @guiltyintimates. Her law office is www.beverlybeallaw.com To learn more about the courses and coaching, Ekene offers, be sure to visit www.iconicwomanhood.com/courses and you can follow Ekene on IG @refreshwithekene

In this "closet preaching" episode, Ekene shares an Aha from her personal bible studies and journaling.  This Aha will provide a breakthrough and mindset shift from a christian perspective.  To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, click here Don't forget to share this episode and subscribe so you get all the new ones when they drop!

Ekene's special guest today is Ugochi Onyewu. She is an author, podcaster and ex marathon runner. In this episode, you will be encouraged as a woman and a mother of faith, as Ugochi shares wisdom from her successful experiences and her rooting in the Bible. Ugochi is passionate about encouraging women and giving them a voice. She believes that her purpose is to encourage women everywhere to walk in the fullness of their potential. Ugochi was born in London and grew up in Nigeria, where she went to High School. She returned to the United Kingdom at age 17, where she attended College and Graduate School. She moved to the United States in March 2000. She lives in the Washington D.C metro area with her husband and three children.  You can get her book on Amazon and visit www.fiercemothers.com to learn more about her work.  To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, please visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com

Ekene shares some key ways to prepare for a purposeful and prosperous rest of 2020.  To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, click here or visit www.iconicwomanmastermind.com Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review. 

The journey to becoming yourself requires releasing who you once were. In this episode, Ekene shares some things that she had to release in order to become the woman she was called to be.  To learn more about the Refresh & Release virtual retreat, please go to Iconicwomanhood.com/virtualretreat  Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share this with someone today. 

Today's episode is with Laura Tshilumba, a Senior Manager International Tax at Brady Ware & Company. An international tax expert and CPA with over 15 years of experience.  She talks about how she rose in her career and her personal journey to rediscovering her authenticity and get in touch with her feminine energy, uncover her wounded masculine energy and balance it out.  To learn more about the retreat, visit Iconicwomanweekend.com.  To learn more about the mastermind, visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com

In this solo episode, Ekene talks about the difference between just apologizing and a true process of reconciliation.  This episode talks about strategies, you can use for your personal relationships as well as acknowledges the need for this process in the world today.  We encourage you to listen, share and subscribe for more.  Join our free Facebook community today. 

In this off the cuff episode, Ekene breaks down some of the challenges women in leadership face as highlighted in this article - https://www.thelily.com/i-had-to-choose-being-a-mother-with-no-child-care To learn more about the Feminine Foundations course and the Complete Feminine Success Course, please visit www.iconicwomanhood.com/new To learn more about the Iconic Woman mastermind for women who are called to lead and rise into significance, please visit www.iconicwomanmastermind.com To sign up to Ekene's FREE mailing list AND get the FREE 7 Day Refresh experience - click here 

Boom, Shake, Drop!  In this Wisdom episode, Ekene shares her experience at HipHop Class, and the lessons she learned. Wisdom is often best digested with a side of laughter, so feel free to be tickled as you reflect on her learnings. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review.  To learn more about her work, please visit Iconicwomanhood.com

Our guest on this episode is Danielle Gray and we discuss how to get into fashion blogging and influencing as well as the relationship women have to style and style to success. Be sure to listen, subscribe and share! Don't forget to leave a review.  A former finance girl, Danielle is a New York City based freelance writer and fashion and beauty expert. She's a Hofstra University and Fashion Institute of Technology grad with an obsession with fashion and beauty which she loves to tell you all about on her award-winning blog and YouTube channel. Think of her as your style and beauty entourage all wrapped up into one bubbly brown package. Danielle's work and expertise can be found in print and across the web in Essence, GoodHousekeeping.com, Allure.com, and more!  She's also appeared as an on-air style and beauty expert on The Real, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Dr. Phil, and more! Blog: www.thestyleandbeautydoctor.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/styleandbeautydoctor Instagram: www.instagram.com/stylenbeautydoc

Does it seem like everyone else is getting their blessing except you? Does it seem like you have been wandering in circles in the wilderness? Does it seem like just when you should be breaking through, things are breaking down? In this episode, Ekene will inspire, support and coach you through to understand and get power even in your most difficult times. Share this episode with someone who needs to be encouraged!  To learn more about the mastermind she mentioned, visit IconicWomanMastermind.com To learn more about the Complete Feminine Success Course, visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new

Are you a maker, baker or secret soapmaker? So many of us have hobbies that could be monetized especially in this season. Our special guest on this episode is Ijeoma Eleazu. She is the host of the Etsy Conversations Podcast which was ranked by the official Etsy blog as the #1 podcast to help creative business owners  thrive.  With well over 300 podcast episodes and multiple millions of downloads, she helps Etsy sellers open and grow successful shops on the platform. In addition to private consulting services, she also teaches live workshops in-person and online about how to sell successfully on Etsy. To connect with her, please visit her website www.convome.com and follow her on IG at @convomepodcast To access the courses Ekene spoke about on this podcast, namely the Self Mastery, Life Planning and Feminine Voice Masterclasses, please go to IconicWomanhood.com/new and invest in yourself today so you can become the Iconic woman you were born to be.  Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review! 

In this episode, Ekene shares her brokenness and grief and how she learned to embrace it and move through it.  She offers a place to acknowledge the pain of this season and a path to healing.  #justiceforahmaud - The two men who shot him have not been brought to justice because the District Attorney in the case, defended George and Travis McMichael and stated they acted in self defense. The video that has surfaced shows clearly that was not the case. There is a petition to sign to show support for his killers to be brought to justice, https://www.change.org/p/glynn-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery To learn more about Ekene's coaching work, visit iconicwomanhood.com

This is a real talk episode about practical things we all need to do, in order to really leave a legacy.  In it we discuss the dangers of not having a will and other critical documents in order.  We also discuss current criminal law concerns around children. My special guest is Janelle Williams ESQ Janelle Williams is the owner of the J. E. Williams Law Firm, which focuses on estate planning and criminal law.  A native of Brooklyn, New York, Mrs. Williams is a graduate of Spelman College and Howard University School of Law.  She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Fiduciary Section of the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has served on the Board for the Georgia Association of Counsel for Children.   Mrs. Williams developed her passion for assisting families with Designing a Legacy after being a Public Defender with the Atlanta and Cherokee Judicial Circuits for over a decade.  She saw the great challenges that families face when a loved one is incarcerated, incapacitated or has passed away.  She is honored to usher her clients through the process of using the law to bring positive results.   Mrs. Williams resides in Atlanta, Georgia and enjoys being the wife of Travis Williams and the mother of Carmen and Teresa Williams and Travis Jr. She can be reached through her website at http://jewilliamslawfirm.com/

To learn more about more about Iconic womanhood, please visit Iconicwomanhood.com and be sure to follow Ekene on IG @refreshwithekene. Also join our free Iconic Womanhood Facebook community where Ekene does live free classes and there is a community driven podcast chat weekly. Our special guest for this episode is Consul General Theodore. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram @cgtheodore Nadia Theodore joined the Canadian civil service in 2000. She has made her career in the Trade Agreement and Negotiations Branch of Global Affairs, holding leadership positions on several recent and major trade initiatives of Global Affairs Canada, including serving as one of the two Deputy Chief Negotiators for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and as the Executive Director of Canada’s Secretariat for the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Consul General Theodore previously served at Canada's Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization and at Canada's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in Geneva Switzerland. Directly prior to being named Consul General for the US Southeast, in August 2017, she served in Ottawa as Chief of Staff and Executive Director to Canada’s Deputy Minister for International Trade. With over 10 years of trade policy experience, Ms. Theodore has built a reputation for forging strong partnerships with government and business leaders and managing complex, priority trade initiatives. Ms. Theodore was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London and an M.A. in Political Science from Carleton University.

In this episode, Ekene chats with Lybra Clemons on how leaders can lead more effectively in this season, self care strategies for successful women, the journey to the top of your career and so much more.  Lybra S. Clemons is a seasoned diversity executive with more than fifteen years of professional experience managing a wide range of cross-cultural projects and strategic plans.  She has an extensive background in building, creating, and implementing results-driven diversity strategic plans for corporations – as well as nonprofits, foundations, and government organizations. Her most recent role was as the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion for PayPal. She is responsible for managing and overseeing all global diversity initiatives for the company -- including developing a framework and strategy for diversity talent analytics, engagement, and recruitment.  Her work includes extensive engagement with senior leaders to administer and create diversity programs to address the needs of the business for diverse talent.

Ekene, The Iconic Woman's coach shares her 5 steps for creating your own silver lining. 1. Take Ownership 2. Re-Label, Redefine, Reinvent 3. Purpose 4. Choose Krisis 5. Get Support Listen to understand all of the steps and tell us your thoughts in our facebook group - Iconic Womanhood To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, visit iconicwomanmastermind.com

Ekene shares some of her key resilience strategies for successful women.  Be sure to connect with her on IG @refreshwithekene and at her website iconicwomanhood.com

In this episode, we meet Professor Sope Williams-Elegbe (Please read her full bio below). She shares her own powerful journey to a more authentic, integrated way of living.  In this episode you will understand how and why our home personas and our work (professional) personas must be integrated for us to live an authentic, wholehearted life. "In my journey, I am finding that the more of 'me'  I take into different spaces, the more abundance and freedom I enjoy."  To learn more about the mastermind, please visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com and apply to join the next cohort.  To connect more with Sope and other women in my community, please join our free facebook group - Iconic Womanhood BIO: Prof Sope Williams-Elegbe is a Professor of Law and the Head of Department of Mercantile Law in Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Her areas of expertise are public procurement, anti-corruption, commercial and development law. She has written four books and published over 50 academic papers and has consulted for the World Bank, the OECD, the UN and the EU. She has also trained public officials in several countries in public procurement and anti-corruption law. She believes in showing up for God at work and is deeply committed to helping people understand how much they are loved by God and how much divine power is available to them. She mentors young women and her students and is striving to be the best version of herself. She has two fabulous daughters and one adopted daughter-friend.

This episode will soothe your soul and set it on fire at the same time. We have a truth teller in the house.  Get ready for the spirit to move you, challenge you and empower you...for such a time as this.  Our special guest, Rev. Dr. Neichelle R. Guidry has been called one of “12 New Faces of Black Leadership” in TIME Magazine, “quickly becoming one of her generation’s most powerful female faith leaders”  and one of “Ten Women of Faith Leading the Charge Ahead” by Sojourners.  She holds a Masters in Divinity from Yale Divinity School and a PhD from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.  She currently serves as the Dean of the Chapel and the Director of the WISDOM Center at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the creator of shepreaches, a virtual community and professional development organization that aspires to uplift African-American millennial women in ministry through theological reflection, fellowship, and liturgical curation and she has a powerful podcast called Modern Faith. She can be found on instagram at @neichelleg and @modernfaithpod.

Ekene shares one of her signature story wisdom sessions. If you are tired of working hard and not being satisfied with what you get in return, please listen...this will open your mind and give you simple but actionable takeaways.  To learn about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com To learn about the Feminine Foundations Course, visit Iconicwomanhood.com/new

In this episode Ekene shares her framework to discovering your genius so you can understand how to leave your mark on the world. She also shares a spiritual framework for prosperity through purpose.  Click here to learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, (Iconicwomanmastermind.com) Click here to register for her upcoming events in Lagos and Atlanta (Iconicwomanhood.com/live) Click here to join her facebook group - Iconic Womanhood - (Please answer the questions for admission)

In this "real talk" episode, Ekene shares from her own experiences, on finding purpose and meaning in your life.  She shares her own challenging journey to motherhood and her ultimate journey to a more fulfilled life.  This episode ends with 4 key questions and pointers to begin to live a life with more meaning.  Don't forget to share, subscribe and leave a review.  To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind mentioned, visit www.iconicwomanmastermind.com, the last cohort of the year is enrolling now. To join the free facebook group, click here. 

In this "real talk" episode, Ekene breaks down the difference between holding someone accountable and dragging or canceling them. She also discusses the cost of our collective anger as a culture and gives 4 concrete steps to hold someone accountable.  Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share this podcast with someone today.  Come join us in the Iconic Womanhood Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/iconicwomanhood Follow Ekene on IG at www.refreshwithekene

In this personal wisdom podcast with Ekene, she shares some tips from her wealthy woman habits course so you can begin to re-orient and shift your mindset towards a higher level of success.  To join the free Iconic Womanhood Facebook group, click here.  To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind, click here.

Arese Ugwu is the author of the bestselling and ground-breaking books, The Smart Money Woman and Smart Money Tribe, the financial-chick-lit novels that have taken Africa by storm. She is helping young Africans discover their power to build their future and make smarter money decisions through Smart Money Africa, a personal finance platform for the African millennial, engaging young Africans on the importance of financial literacy and the impact it has on helping them get money, keep money, and grow money. She serves on several boards including House of Tara, and the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation as a non-executive director, and is also an associate member of WIMBIZ, serving on its planning committee since 2015. Arese also holds an MSc in Economic Development from University College London (UCL) and a BSc in Business and Management from Aston Business School, Birmingham. She is also an alumna of the of the Lagos Business School, INSEAD Abu Dhabi, and The London School of Business executive education programs. Show notes: Arese shares from a place of deep understanding from her personal life about how she transformed her own personal wealth journey and her experiences as a fabulous young women having experienced divorce and being a single mother to becoming a successful entrepreneur and wealth building expert.  Some key points she discussed are: 1. How to use your life adversities to push you through to your next level. 2. The difference between how men and women think about money. 3. The top questions women in love should be asking their men about money. 4. The kinds of conversations women need to be having about money.  5. What next steps you should implement to start building wealth today.

In this personal story episode, Executive coach for Iconic women, Ekene, shares her personal story of transformation and failure. It's a must listen!  Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode.  Join the free Iconic Womanhood facebook group and let's get together and discuss this episode. 

Our guest on this episode is Lenise Williams. She is an Attorney, Business Consultant and Entrepreneur also known as  @Mompreneur_Esq. She is the author of three books and also the founder of the Made Leather Company.  In  this episode she shares her journey as a successful serial entrepreneur who has made multiple six figures in business, lost over $100,000 in one business, had her life threatened by a vendor in Morocco and more.  In this episode you will learn the key skill every entrepreneur needs to be successful and stay in the game, you will also learn the secret to her success and why it's important to know when to walk away from something.  It's packed full of knowledge! Listen, subscribe and share and then come join us in the Iconic Womanhood facegroup group and let's deep dive even more. 

In this New years day episode, Ekene coaches you through a tool to help you understand why your change efforts may have failed in the past and what to do about it so your change efforts succeed brilliantly! Join our facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/iconicwomanhood

Sometimes despite our best efforts, the holidays present a challenge. Ekene shares 5 tips to take it back and be joyful no matter what. She also shares some tips to bring even more meaning into the experience. 

We have the power to speak things into manifest existence. You may struggle to believe this because really, how many people do you know who have actually been able to do that or do it on a regular basis. In this solo podcast episode, Ekene will explain why people struggle with this and how you can become a powerful woman who manifests her dream life through the power of the tongue.  She gives 5 key areas to work on with simple shifts to start to master your tongue and thus master your life.  Click the link to learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind.  Join our facebook group for the podcast at www.facebook.com/groups/iconicwomanhood

In this episode, Ekene breaks down what a true queen looks like.  Join us and lets discuss more in the Iconic Womanhood group on facebook. www.facebook.com/groups/iconicwomanhood

Somatic means relating to the body, vs cognitive which means relating to the mind.  In this podcast, Ekene takes you through 4 powerful shifts that will help you live a more joyful and powerful life as a confident, Iconic woman. Join our facebook group! www.facebook.com/groups/Iconicwomanhood Don't forget to subscribe and share.

Leah is a case study of persistence and faith. A multi licensed attorney turned celebrity stylist and media entrepreneur, her story is so inspiring. To reach Leah Frazier, please visit her website https://thinkthreemedia.com/ and you can also follow her on IG @theleahfrazier We discussed the connection between image and business. We discussed social media and business branding. We discussed how to reflect an authentic brand from the image perspective. We also discussed confidence - cognitive shifts and somatic shifts confidence. To join the facebook group - http://facebook.com/groups/Iconicwomanhood To sign up for the vision2020 session - www.refreshwithekene.com/vision2020

This episode features Ekene's release into love experience which the women who attended the Refresh weekend retreat in Puerto Rico got to experience live in person.  This episode will remind you of how important it is to know you are loved and highlight some of the reasons you may be feeling unloved and what you can do about it while pointing out the truth that the most important thing to remember and focus on is that you are loved by God.  To learn more about the visioning Ekene mentioned, please visit www.refreshwithekene.com/vision2020

I'm podcasting on my birthday!  This birthday is really special. I feel a massive shift in my life. I can feel that I’ve entered a new season! I am filled with gratitude and joy and hope and complete faith in what is to come. Will you celebrate my birthday with me? Will you celebrate a rebirth in your own life? Today I want to you to celebrate the possibilities in your own life. I want you to consider that today is an opportunity to step into a new way of living! So on this podcast I want to give you 5 simple steps to refresh and rebirth yourself into a new life. To sign up for the visioning course: www.refreshwithekene.com/vision2020 To book a private strategy session: https://calendly.com/refreshwithekene/strategy-sessionvip

In this episode, we interview Carla Moore, VP at HBO and she shares with passion and power! It was such a heartfelt and empowering episode. In this episode she also reveals a huge step that she had just taken. Lean in and listen to this episode and prepare to be enlightened and inspired! Carla Moore has been with HBO for over 20 years ago, working her way up from an entry level sales trainer in Atlanta to Sales Director in Chicago and now VP of Sales Strategy in NY. In these roles, Carla practiced her “enlightened leadership” model. She believes in moving business forward by challenging work teams to tap into individual passions, purpose and power. In addition to her role at HBO, Carla is a leadership author, transformation thought leader, speaker and certified professional coach. Her first book “Crash: Leading Through The Wreckage” was released by ForbesBooks last February and became an Amazon Top 50 Bestseller on the day of release. Recently Carla’s story and book has been featured on SiriusXM a show with 1m listeners, the January cover of ForbesAuthority Magazine and included in the top 5 must read books on Inc.com in February. She is passionate about sharing her story and has engaged over 10,000 people through her speaking and life and career coaching. Carla is on a mission to inspire others to live the live they’ve imagined. Carla's website carlamoore.com where you can take her Crash Quiz and you can find where Carla will be speaking and find articles and podcasts that she's been apart of. Her book which can found on Amazon is called Crash! Leading Through The Wreckage: Using Personal Power To Transform Your Leadership. 

This is Part 2, of our stories podcasts.  Stories shape our culture and culture eats strategy, so the stories we tell matter.  This episode will show you the kinds of story telling that you need to be a powerful woman and leader. To learn more about the Iconic Woman Mastermind - click www.iconicwomantransformation.com

In this episode, transformational speaker and the coach for Iconic women, Ekene Onu, shares the 3 kinds of storytelling that will damage your life, business and career. You will learn about: 1. The 4 agreements 2. The law of inference 3. The energetic power of attention To learn more about the Iconic woman transformation experience, please visit www.iconicwomanmastermind.com 

This podcast is internet Gold!  It is heart-centered, transparent and filled with strategic advice and learnings for anyone who wants to confidently make their dreams come true and more.  Stephanie Obi is an online course creation strategist and techpreneur who specializes in enabling entrepreneurs to monetize their knowledge on the internet. Over the last 3 years, Stephanie has helped hundreds of women across the globe create and launch highly-profitable courses. Some of her clients have been able to roll out five-figure programs, 10x their course sales and quadruple their email list after working with her. Stephanie is also the founder of TrainQuarters, a tech startup which makes it easy for people to create courses, receive payments, and build websites without worrying about the tech. Stephanie is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Knowledge is the New Gold. She has been featured in the Guardian Newspaper, Punch Newspaper, as well as on Channels TV, Arise TV and EbonyLifeTV. Stephanie is a First Class Graduate of Computer Science and holds an MBA from the Lagos Business School. In her free time, she loves to travel and experience new cultures.  Free Masterclass: How to Create Your Online Course in 30 days or less even if you're not a techy https://www.stephanieobi.com/freemasterclass/ If you want to learn more about the concepts Ekene spoke about during the interview, consider applying to join the next cohort of the Iconic Woman transformation experience at www.iconicwomantransformation.com

This episode is a teaching episode with Feminine Leadership specialist and the Iconic Woman's coach, Ekene Onu. She is the founder of Iconicwomanmastermind.com and in this episode she breaks down the masculine and feminine energy concept as well as shows what it looks like when we are in our wounded feminine or masculine and why we need to be in our empowered feminine state as Iconic woman.  Please connect with her @refreshwithekene.com and learn more at Iconicwomanmastermind.com Don't forget, please share, subscribe and leave a review. 

This episode is a must listen for every career maven. Michelle Wimes - Chief Diversity & Professional Development Officer brings it to you straight with grace and love.  A natural teacher, Michelle brings soulful wisdom that will teach anyone listening. Starting from studying Spain to studying people, Michelle’s episode highlights the value in following your passion, building authentic relationships and living and working by faith. She gives concrete advice for women, especially women of color desiring to rise in the corporate workspace. The book she recommended is “What works for women at work” by Joan Williams. Read more about her below.  Michelle P. Wimes serves as the Chief Diversity and Professional Development Officer at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the nation’s largest labor and employment law firms.  Michelle has extensive experience in delivering strategic leadership, client development, and talent management programming. Prior to a career in law, Michelle was an elementary and middle school teacher in Kansas City. She received a B.A. from the University of Missouri and performed graduate work at the University of Seville in Spain and undergraduate work at the University of Xalapa in Veracruz, Mexico. Due to her studies and her extensive legal work in Latin America, she is fluent in Spanish. Michelle earned her law degree, with trial advocacy honors, from Tulane Law School. She is the proud wife of federal district court judge Brian C. Wimes and the mother of three daughters, Sydney, Gabrielle, and Saige.

Do you feel lost? Do you want to figure out how to find your path in life?  Listen to this short and sweet 4 steps from Ekene to finding your way to soulful success. 

This podcast was inspired by Nala's interlude in The Lion King. "You have to come home. We've really needed you, You are the King. So many women struggle trying to do it all by themselves, as mothers, and even as wives. So many of our men are distant, disconnected and hurting. So many are living below potential. This honest and vulnerable episode is a message and a call to action for the our brothers. When you listen, I trust it will resonate and move you and please share this and let's discuss on social media and amplify the call.

This episode will create self awareness for you and awareness is the first intervention and first step on the journey to transformation.  Please listen, subscribe and share. Don't forget to leave a review.  To learn more about Ekene's mastermind, please visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com

Best selling Author and Podcast Host of Secure the seat, Minda Harts, joins us for a soulful conversation about women of color taking their seat at the table. This episode is filled with heart centered and practical wisdom to inspire and empower.  Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review!  To learn more about the mastermind Ekene mentioned, visit Iconicwomanmastermind.com To learn more about the retreat, visit Refreshleadershipretreat.com

It's a little late but not too late... There was such a conversation about this some months ago, but because of some recent conversations I had, I thought it would be prudent to speak about how coaches & women who want to hold events can truly empower people.  In this episode,  You will get actionable advice about how to plan a powerful transformative event and work in the personal development space.  You will also get actionable advice on how to stop wasting money attending the wrong events and how to discern what is truly best for you. Don't forget, subscribe and share and please do leave a review.

An interview with Michelle McKinney Hammond, a writer, singer, and speaker who focuses on improving love-driven relationships, is the founder and president of HeartWing Ministries. She is also a Best-Selling Author, Emmy Award-Winning TV Host, International Speaker, Visionary & Leader of Relevance Ministries, Singer/Songwriter, Actress, Life & Relationship Coach. This was such a rich interview that will leave you with powerful questions like How pain can be a catalyst...pitch despair to destiny. How to train yourself to recognize the detours in life? Are you craving contribution? Contributing at the purpose level - Which leads to significance. Are you dumbing down? Are you insulting God? How are you going to cultivate your community. How do you carry your success? What is your next? To reach Michelle Mckinney Hammond, please connect to her on social media @mckinneyhammond on IG, on her website at www.michellehammond.com and on Youtube.  To learn more about Ekene's free community - please visit www.refresh360woman.com To learn more about my masterclass library of course - please visit www.refreshleadershipcircle.com To learn more about the high level mastermind - please visit www.iconicwomanmastermind.com

Last week, we let go of the idea of the strong black woman... This week, we are discussing real strategies to be more resilient in life. The truth is we all go through challenging times or as some would call them, the storms of life. Well, you don't have to go through a storm after this podcast, you can come through with more power, understanding and even be positioned for advantage. This one is a pen and notebook session.  Disclaimer: Ekene is not a mental health professional and this is not meant to take the place of therapy in any shape or form. If you feel depressed or suicidal, please seek professional help immediately.  The Suicide Prevention hotline. Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday Important notes:  The website mentioned with the LevelUP program is www.refreshwithekene.com/levelup  The website to learn more about the retreat mentioned is www.refreshleadershipretreat.com The website to get access to all my masterclasses is www.refreshleadershipcircle.com You can connect with me on IG, twitter, FB at @refreshwithekene and on Linkedin, you can connect with me - Ekene Onu. Don't forget to share and subscribe! And please leave a review! 

In this Podcast, Ekene goes deeper into a idea brought up by Sizakele, a guest from a previous episode on why the moniker Strong Black Woman is dangerous and needs to be phased out.  What do you think? Should we phase out the idea of the Strong Black Woman? Watch for Part 2 of this podcast next Wednesday, when she will discuss how we can create Authentic Resilience and stop suppressing our pain and suffering.

Sizakele Marutlulle has over 23 years experience in the business leadership, brand building, innovation & people development universes. She is a disruptive thinker, cultural creative, business architect, ideation activist and public speaker with experience across various sectors and geographies. With a burning desire to positively impact Africa’s fortunes, she has a special focus on Fentrepreneurs©, as in female entrepreneurs, to help them build bankable and scalable, future-fit businesses. She is often invited to direct programs and/or speak at high-impact leadership and communication events in South Africa and beyond. At the invitation of Ms. Debra Lee, Chairman of BET, she addressed the 7th annual BET Networks – Leading Women Defined Summit in Miami, USA Learn more about her work at https://marutlulleandco.com and follow her on twitter @ZaSizakele 

In this Episode, Transformational Coach, Ekene Onu, breaks down 4 reasons why smart women sometimes don't make the best decisions especially when it comes to Men and Money.  This episode will provide you with tools to become more aware of programming that may have been working against you and what you need to do to change it as well as give you insight to how to start showing up as your highest, best self. Grab your notebook...its gon' be good! 

Listen for 10 life transforming lessons from the popular movie, the Lion King. Get out your journal and reflect on the powerful questions Ekene asks in this episode. 

Introducing Iconic Womanhood.