Rooted and Rising with Chioma Okafor
Rooted and Rising with Chioma Okafor
Podcast Description
A podcast that goes beyond job titles to uncover the personal stories, motivations, and identities of immigrants and changemakers. Through honest conversations, we explore what drives people, how their journeys have shaped them, and the ways they’re rising to create impact — in their communities and beyond. It’s about being grounded in where we come from and intentional about where we’re going.
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The podcast focuses on themes of identity, resilience, cultural roots, and the impact of individual journeys in community development, with episodes showcasing diverse stories like Josephine Garnem's experience in humanitarian leadership, Ezinne Ezekwem's path as a Nigerian professional abroad, and Dr. Maimunat Alex Adeomi's insights on health equity and representation.
A podcast that goes beyond job titles to uncover the personal stories, motivations, and identities of immigrants and changemakers. Through honest conversations, we explore what drives people, how their journeys have shaped them, and the ways they’re rising to create impact — in their communities and beyond. It’s about being grounded in where we come from and intentional about where we’re going.
In this episode of Rooted & Rising, I sit down with Emeka for an open and heartfelt conversation about resilience, ambition, and hope. Emeka reflects on the profound impact of losing his mother at an early age and how that loss shaped his outlook on life. We explore his journey from Lagos to Amsterdam, where he’s pursuing new career opportunities while staying deeply connected to his roots. Along the way, he shares the ambitions that drive him, the lessons he’s carrying forward, and his vision for the future. It’s a story of strength, growth, and the courage to keep rising despite life’s hardest challenges.
His Life Soundtrack: This must be the place by Talking Heads
Podcast Soundtrack: Gbaguan by Goke Pelermo
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