So let me share a story that might change how you think about leadership, confidence, and the power to surprise even yourself.Today on the Don’t Let the Smile Fool You podcast, Uche sits down with Prunelle, who went from a hesitant community manager to CEO—almost by accident, and much faster than she ever expected. Their conversation dives beneath the smile to what it really takes for young women to step into leadership, the challenges of self-doubt, and why the right community and support can make all the difference.This episode is packed with insights about the CEO of the Day program, what it means to manage people, and how a humble blood donation campaign in Benin is showing that leadership can start anywhere—even with a game, a plate of food, and a new sense of purpose.Prunelle opens up about what it was like to stand in as CEO—how daunting it felt to have everyone’s eyes on her, and how she discovered strengths she didn’t know she had. She talks about the transition from leading for just one day, to one month, to finally being unanimously voted in as CEO of her association. Through every stage, she offers real advice for young women: the importance of self-discovery, building confidence, and making lasting impact, as well as what it takes to lead with both vision and humility.If you’ve ever wondered what happens when someone sees potential in you that you haven’t even seen in yourself, this episode is for you.Chapters: 01:12 Prunelle shares her story and reactions to being noticed as a leader 04:08 Joining the association and growing with digital skills06:16 How being a community manager led to a huge opportunity 07:26 Facing the challenge of being CEO for a month—fears and triumphs 11:04 Running two big campaigns and key lessons learned about leadership 13:12 Transitioning back to her old role and the shock of being asked to lead 15:08 The moment Prunelle is unanimously voted CEO 17:10 Reflections on the rapid rise and why CEO of the Day works 19:59 How it changed her approach to decision-making and confidence 25:13 Prunelle’s advice: vision, impact, and finding your own path as a CEO 27:06 Final reflections: vision, impact, and what it really means to leadIf you’re on your own journey to leadership, or supporting someone who is, you’ll want to hear how Prunelle’s story unfolds. From playful blood donation drives to negotiating difficult decisions on the executive committee, she proves that leadership can start anywhere—and that the impact you make matters most.Connect with 1000PourSangFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/1000poursang229/Linkedin: https://bj.linkedin.com/company/1000poursangInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000poursang229/Connect with Uche:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ucheofodileTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uche_ofodileInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucheofodile/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucheofodileofficial/