The Other Room shines a light on the untold stories of women and work. Host Oreoluwa Lesi speaks with exceptional African women about their career paths towards finding work that fills them purpose. Oreoluwa founded the award-winning nonprofit organisation, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), which equips girls with the skills and confidence for fulfilling careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths: https://www.wtec.org.ng IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.other.room.p ...
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Oreoluwa Lesi Podcasts

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S1 E12 - Dr. Olatokunbo Somolu: The Pioneer
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1:02:59Work Focus: Civil & Structural Engineering, Education, Entrepreneurship I spoke to my mother Dr. Olatokunbo Somolu. She graduated top of her class from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in 1973 with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering. Before then, she had her primary education at Anglican Girls’ School, Lagos and secondary education at Queens College Yaba…
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S1 E11 - Sandra Oyewole: Leading the Way in Law for the Technology & Creative Industries
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55:38Work Focus: Law, Intellectual Property, Technology, Data Protection I spoke to Sandra Oyewole, who is a Partner at Olajide Oyewole LLP and has been in practice for over 26 years. She leads the Intellectual Property & Technology practice and co-leads the Employment & Global Mobility practice of the firm. Mrs. Oyewole provides legal services on a mul…
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S1 E10 - Dr. Olayinka Akindayomi: Championing Inclusiveness for Young People with Special Needs
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1:04:29Work Focus: Medicine, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Special Needs I spoke to Dr. Olayinka Akindayomi, who is the Founder and Service Director of the Children’s Developmental Center (CDC) in Lagos, Nigeria. CDC is a not-for-profit organisation, established by her over 20 years ago, which provides a broad range of educational and support…
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S1 E9 - Maryam Aliko Mohammed: Coaching & Enabling People to Succeed
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1:10:02Work Focus: Work Focus: Executive Coaching, Human Resource Management, Education, Consultancy, Social Entrepreneurship I spoke to Maryam Aliko-Mohammed, who is who is the principal consultant and executive director at Modalali, a personal and professional development consultancy. She is also School Lead for Kaduna International School leading a tea…
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S1 E8 - Omozo Ogunronbi: Caring for Naturalistas with Integrity and Professionalism
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58:54Work Focus: Hair Care, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Financial Services I spoke to Omozo Ogunronbi, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of O’Naturals Beauty Nigeria Limited (O’Naturals). Omozo has been a professional hairdresser since 1997. She is a L’Óreal trained and certified professional hairdresser. She also has over 18 years’ experience in the financ…
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S1 E7 - Biodun Soyemi: The Sales Queen
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1:01:38Work Focus: Business Development, Sales & Marketing, Real Estate, Technology I spoke to Abiodun “Abbey” Soyemi, who is the Head of Business Development & Marketing of Pazino Homes & Gardens and Pazino Engineering and Construction Company. She is also the Founder of the Women’s Investment Network in Entrepreneurship & Real Estate (WINERE). She has o…
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S1 E6 - Oluwakemi Olurinola: Championing Online Education for Nigerian Students
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58:31Work Focus: Educational Technology, Online Education, Teacher Training & Support I spoke to Dr. Oluwakemi Olurinola, who is an Educational Technology researcher and consultant, with an interest in the application of modern science and technology in the field of Education. She is also a university lecturer. She is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Fel…
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S1 E5 - Dr. Omolola Salako: Advocating for Excellence in Cancer Care
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59:03Work Focus: Medicine, Cancer Care, Technology, Social Entrepreneurship I spoke to Dr. Omolola Salako, who is an Oncologist, specialising in the treatment of breast, head and neck cancer, brachytherapy, economics of cancer and other solid adult tumours. Omolola is the youngest of the 70 Consultant, Clinical, and Radiation Oncologists in Nigeria and …
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S1 E4 - Jane Egerton-Idehen: Keeping the Door Open for Women in STEM
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59:57Work Focus: Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Sales I spoke to Jane Egerton-Idehen, who is a telecommunication executive with over 17 years of experience in the Nigerian, Liberian and Ghanaian telecommunications markets. She holds an Electronics Engineering degree from the University of Nigeria and an MBA from Warwick Business School, UK…
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S1 E3 - Akofa Bentsi-Enchill: Changing Ghana, One Girl at a Time
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1:03:29Work Focus: Social Entrepreneurship, Banking, Science This episode features Akofa Bentsi-Enchill, who is a Social Entrepreneur. Akofa is passionate about effecting transformational change in the lives of underprivileged Ghanaian girls. She believes that the education and mentoring of the ‘girl child’ can truly transform a community and has spent th…
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S1 E2 - Lola Ekugo: The Power of Being Deliberate and Following Your Own Path
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55:28Work Focus: Technology, Software Engineering, Financial Technology, Digital Transformation I spoke to Lola Ekugo, who is the Head of the Digital Innovation Labs at FirstBank Nigeria. She is at the forefront of the Bank’s Digital transformation journey through innovation and technology. She is transforming the bank through accelerating the digital j…
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This is the trailer for The Other Room. The Other Room is a fun and engaging weekly show, packaged in 10-week seasons, where host Oreoluwa Lesi speaks to women in a variety of career paths in each episode. The Other Room features conversations with exceptional African women who are defining and redefining their roles in life. These are women who ar…
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S1 E1 - Yetunde Pinheiro: From Architecture to Procurement, Excelling All the Way
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56:46Work Focus: Architecture, Banking, Procurement This episode features a conversation with Yetunde Pinheiro. Yetunde Pinheiro is an experienced Senior and Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional. She is currently a Senior Global Manager within Supply Management in Sodexo, an international organisation with HQ in France. She has a varied career …
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