In this first episode, Uche opens up about her journey from New York to CEO roles across Africa, sharing real and sometimes unexpected stories about her path to success. Growing up as the only girl among three brothers, moving countries, and stepping into major leadership positions, Uche reveals the challenges and lessons that shaped her.This is not another “just work hard and get promoted” story. Instead, Uche discusses being underestimated because of her smile, the reality of career struggles, and why it’s so important to be honest about what it really takes to get to the top,especially as a woman navigating workplaces in both the US and Africa.Here’s what you’ll find in this episode: 00:00 - Meet Uche and her background00:24 - The pivotal letter that jumpstarted her career direction02:00 - Ambition and choosing a leadership role03:07 - From Nigeria to Ghana to CEO03:52 - Why honesty matters in career conversations04:34 - Why you shouldn’t let the smile fool you05:14 - Uche’s hopes for listeners