In this episode, we sit down with Maureen Iheanacho—a businesswoman, author, and coach for teen girls—to discuss her book Blinded Lights, her experiences working with teens, and the rising challenges they face today, including the causes of teenage pregnancy.
Together, we share personal stories from our teen years in Africa, discussing how these experiences have shaped us and how they connect to the struggles teens face now.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:25) Get to know Maureen Iheanacho
(05:01) Insights on Life Drivers and Blinded Lights
(08:38) Inspiration behind writing Blinded Lights
(09:15) Major causes of teenage pregnancy
(13:07) "Period education" experiences
(17:30) Sexual assault & the dynamic of older men and teenage girls
(19:25) Protecting teenagers
(22:15) Discussion on "Benita's Father" in Blinded Lights
(24:49) Addressing the exploitation of teenage girls
(26:54) Discussion on "Benita's Mother" in Blinded Lights
(30:38) Parenting approaches—what’s different from our upbringing?
(33:17) Responsibility in raising and protecting teenagers
(56:15) Maureen’s questions and final thoughts Join us for this meaningful conversation as we explore the challenges and rewards of supporting the next generation.
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