This month we welcome Keki Mwaba, a highly respected career coach and former tech recruiter from companies like Uber and Disney, for a special reflection episode on navigating career pivots and finding community abroad. This powerful conversation dives into key lessons from past guest interviews, providing expert advice on how to intentionally audit your life, choose a workplace committed to true diversity, and approach the job hunt with confidence and self-knowledge .
🌍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Keki Mwaba's career path: from studying work and organizational psychology to becoming a tech recruiter at major companies and finally pivoting to full-time career coaching
Expert strategies for job seekers to genuinely assess a company's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) beyond its website
Actionable tips for career pivoting, including how to leverage transferable skills
🔑 3 Key Takeaways:
Audit for Real Inclusion: Beyond the company website, request follow-up conversations with team members during the interview process to gauge true company culture.
Know Your "Why" to Drive Your Career: Career progression should be tied to self-knowledge to help you uncover your core motivations, values, and desired work environment.
Harness Your Wins: Regularly track a "win sheet" of all your professional achievements, no matter how small to build confidence, provide a strong foundation for performance reviews, and combat self-doubt on hard days .
👂 Tune In If You’re…
An international professional looking for advice on finding a community, navigating work in Europe .
Thinking about a career pivot and need practical advice on identifying transferable skills
Seeking insights on how to approach the interview process with confidence, including advice on disclosing neurodivergence and asking for interview adjustments
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Giralda Chiverton is a tech leader, and community builder whose path has spanned childhood dreams of medicine, entrepreneurial ventures, and a thriving career in tech management in the Netherlands. Along the way, she has navigated her neurodivergence, cultural adjustments, and the realities of being a Black woman in leadership, all while championing mentorship, advocacy, and community as keys to professional growth.
In this episode, Giralda opens up about resilience, mental health, the power of genuine networking, and the lessons she has learned from her various career transitions. She also shares her involvement with Rise and Lead, an initiative empowering women in leadership, and how support systems including partners and mentors have fueled her journey.
🌍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How your environment can impact mental health and career decisions
The role of neurodivergence in shaping professional paths
Why genuine networking and mentorship are essential for career growth
Cultural adjustments of moving abroad and building community in a new country
The importance of allies, advocacy, and confidence in navigating workplace diversity
🔑 3 Key Takeaways:
Resilience is your foundation. Challenges from ADHD to cultural shifts can be catalysts for growth when met with resilience and curiosity.
Networking is about connection, not transaction. Building authentic relationships across differences is crucial for both career and personal development.
Support systems matter. Partners, mentors, and communities like Rise and Lead can be pivotal in sustaining career growth and confidence.
👂 Tune In If You’re...
A woman in tech navigating career growth while balancing mental health and resilience
Interested in how neurodivergence can shape career success
Living abroad and adjusting to new cultural and workplace dynamics
Seeking inspiration to embrace your story, own your value, and build community along the way
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Yewande is a product manager, storyteller, and creator whose journey spans Lagos to Berlin. From almost becoming a doctor to pivoting into tech, her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and radical self-worth.
In this episode, she opens up about career pivots, imposter syndrome, moving abroad, building community, and why your value is not tied to a job title.
🌍 What You’ll Learn:
How to decenter self-worth from career
The role of mentorship, networks, and community
Lessons from failing, resetting, and thriving abroad
Practical tools like “life audits” to stay aligned
Why visibility matters for growth
🔑 Key Takeaways:
You are the value — not your job.
Failure is a reset — not the end.
Design life with intention — purpose fuels thriving.
👂 Tune in if you’re:
A Black woman in tech navigating pivots or imposter syndrome
Living abroad and seeking belonging
Looking for tools to grow with authenticity
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We’re back with another heart-opening episode of the BsquaredC Podcast, and this one is for anyone navigating career, culture, and selfhood across borders.
We sat down with Oluchi, a brilliant software developer, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and co-host of the Unscripted Duo podcast. In this warm and deeply personal conversation, she shares what it means to build a life abroad while staying rooted in identity, values, and purpose.
In this episode, Oluchi unpacks:
🌍 Migrating not just countries, but mindsets and why Berlin wasn’t part of the original plan
🧠 How being empathic, self-aware, and open-minded shapes her journey through tech and life
💬 The quiet power of saying “this is not my timeline, and that’s okay”
💡 From YouTube tutorials to LinkedIn Learning instructor, her unfiltered story of self-taught success
Whether you’re building a career far from home or learning to trust your own pace, this episode is a reminder that your journey is valid and that identity and ambition can coexist.
🔑 3 Key Takeaways:
1. Your dreams are valid even when they change. Oluchi’s journey from aspiring lawyer to software developer shows how curiosity and courage open new doors, especially when the path isn’t linear.
2. Cultural identity is power, not baggage. From embracing her full name, Oluchukwu (“the work of God”) to podcasting about diasporic life, Oluchi proves that we carry home with us wherever we go.
3. It’s okay to save yourself first. Whether navigating burnout, language barriers, or loneliness abroad, Oluchi shares why self-preservation is essential, even when you're committed to making change back home.
👂 Tune In If You’re...
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In this powerful reflection episode, we welcome Philipa Biritwum, an entrepreneur, leadership consultant, and founder of AMACON Lead for a deep dive into what it takes to thrive as a woman of colour in corporate and entrepreneurial spaces. Reflecting on key stories from Season 4, Philipa unpacks the layers of leadership, self-worth, and playing smart in systems not built for you.
💡 Key Themes:
Work-Life Realism: Why “balance” is a myth and how integration empowers you to manage multiple roles authentically.
Power & Politics: How to stop being just a high performer and start becoming visible with sponsors, allies, and strategy.
Identity as Leverage: Reclaiming your name, voice, and cultural identity in environments that ask you to shrink.
✅ 3 Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:
👂 Tune In If You’re... A working parent, emerging leader, corporate misfit, or anyone trying to lead without losing themselves.
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In this month's episode of the BsquaredC podcast, we welcome Kudakwashe “Kuda” Imholz-Mudzi to the guest chair.
Kuda is a finance professional in the healthcare industry whose life spans four continents. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, she weaves identity, Ubuntu philosophy, and personal growth together in a compelling story of global migration, career pivots, motherhood, and reclaiming selfhood. In this episode, she shares how she navigated the corporate world from busing tables to business analyst, and from name changes to natural hair choices while staying connected to her Bantu roots and decolonizing her mindset.
🌍 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- What it means to navigate global corporate spaces as a Black African woman
- The emotional complexity behind changing one’s name to “fit in” and reclaiming it again
- How Kuda’s Bantu heritage and her father’s Chimurenga war legacy shape her values
- Why authentic leadership, vulnerability, and mentorship are game-changers
- Practical, heartfelt advice for African women in the diaspora seeking to thrive, not just survive
🔑 3 Key Takeaways:
1. Identity is layered and evolving: Kuda shows how our heritage, names, and even hairstyles are all part of our power when we choose to embrace them.
2. Survival isn't shameful, but thriving is the goal: From job rejections to changing countries, Kuda’s journey reminds us that our worth isn’t diminished by the hard choices we make to stay afloat.
3. Community, curiosity, and courage are essential: Whether it’s a mentor, an aunt, or a sister-friend across the globe, having people who see your light can change everything.
🔊 Tune In If You’re:
- A woman navigating corporate life across cultures
- Struggling to find wholeness in your professional identity
- Curious about how decolonization and authenticity intersect
- Ready to be inspired by courage, resilience, and realness
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In this episode, we sit down with Beth Njeri, a passionate advocate for personal branding and authentic storytelling. Beth shares insights on how storytelling shapes perceptions, the role of branding in career growth, and why embracing your unique journey is key to standing out. She also shares her experiences, lessons learned, and practical strategies for building a strong, authentic brand.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
💡 Why storytelling is essential for personal and professional growth
💡 How to build a brand that aligns with your values and purpose
💡 The importance of authenticity and confidence in sharing your story
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Your Story is Your Superpower – Beth emphasizes that storytelling isn’t just about marketing; it’s about connection, credibility, and creating meaningful impact.
2️⃣ Authenticity Builds Trust – She highlights why showing up as your true self is crucial for a strong, lasting brand.
3️⃣ Branding is an Ongoing Process – Beth shares how being intentional about your brand and refining your narrative over time can lead to new opportunities and professional success.
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In this month's episode of the B-Squared C podcast, we welcome Busayomi Omotosho, an experienced product manager with a dynamic career spanning multiple industries and continents.
From starting in Nigeria to transitioning into Germany’s tech space, Busayomi shares her journey, challenges, and key lessons learned along the way.
We dive into her career pivot from engineering to product management, adapting to diverse work cultures, and the mindset shifts that have helped her thrive.
🌟 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How adaptability and curiosity can fuel career success
✔️ The importance of communication and stakeholder management in product management
✔️ Strategies for navigating workplace challenges as a Black woman in tech
🔑 Three Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Take Up Space – Own your presence in any room and advocate for yourself confidently.
2️⃣ Give Yourself Grace – Mistakes happen. Learn from them, take accountability, and keep growing.
3️⃣ Stay Curious – Lifelong learning and adaptability open new career opportunities.
🎧 Tune in now and get inspired to own your career journey!
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🎉✨ Happy 2025, and welcome back to an electrifying season 4 of the BsquaredC podcast! We're thrilled to continue sharing captivating narratives of Black women making waves in the corporate landscape.
Today, we sit down with Akua, a Berlin-based software engineer and mother of three, to discuss her incredible journey from geological engineering in Ghana to breaking into the tech industry in Germany. Akua shares her challenges, triumphs, and the lessons she’s learned about career transitions, work-life balance, and navigating the corporate world as a Black woman and a mother.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
💡 How Akua pivoted from geological engineering to software development
💡 The realities of balancing a high-impact career with motherhood
💡 Why prioritization and time management are key to success
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Embrace Career Transitions & Adaptability – Akua’s journey proves it’s never too late to pivot into a new career. She shares how she leveraged her skills, took on a coding boot camp, and pushed through setbacks to break into tech.
2️⃣ Prioritize & Reprioritize – As a working mother, Akua highlights the importance of managing expectations, balancing responsibilities, and making peace with imperfection to maintain productivity and well-being.
3️⃣ Own Your Narrative & Stay Resilient – Whether dealing with workplace biases or industry challenges, Akua emphasizes the power of confidence, self-advocacy, and perseverance in thriving as a Black woman in tech.
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In this episode, Akosua and Nancy reflect on their experiences over the past year, discussing their holiday celebrations, the growth of their podcast, and the challenges they faced during season three.
They emphasize the importance of communication, friendship, and consistency in their collaboration, while also sharing their favorite episodes and key takeaways.
Looking ahead to season four, they announce changes in the podcast's direction, including new team members and a host shift.
The conversation highlights the significance of community and support among Black women in corporate spaces.
Takeaways
Behind-the-scenes work is crucial for podcast success.
Growth comes from curiosity and willingness to learn.
Communication is key in navigating partnerships.
Friendship can be both an anchor and a challenge in collaboration.
Consistency and quality are essential in podcasting.
Mentorship is vital for personal and professional growth.
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This month, we’re thrilled to bring you our first-ever combined reflection episode, featuring the return of one of our esteemed past guests, Xolisa Mapatwana! Together with Nancy, they revisit thought-provoking insights from the conversations of the last three episodes with Ashley Kioko, Iretide Oladapo, and Millie Ngicho,
Tune in as Nancy and Xolisa deep dive into:
Forms of mentorship and what it takes to build trust and turn mentors into active sponsors of your career
The mindset and tools you need to navigate non-linear career journies successfully
How organisations can actively root out bias in their hiring practices
Tune in as Nancy and Xolisa explore actionable takeaways to empower your career and create fairer workplaces for all.
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This month, we're thrilled to share the inspiring story of Millie Ngicho, a dynamic professional who has forged her career abroad. Inspired by the experiences of foreigners in her home country of Kenya, she leapt to study abroad for international exposure, ending up in the Netherlands. However, her transition from student to professional was far from easy.
Tune in as Millie opens up about:
Her journey to the Netherlands and the challenges of transitioning from education to employment
How she navigated cultural barriers and bias during her job applications and interviews
The biggest lessons from her career journey so far
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This month, we're excited to share the inspiring story of Iretide Oladapo, a versatile professional who has navigated a dynamic career journey across multiple industries and countries. Early in her electrical engineering studies, Iretide realised she was destined for a different path. With intention and an open mind, she embraced a non-linear career filled with diverse learning opportunities and new challenges.
Tune in as Iretide opens up about:
Her transition from engineering to business, including her decision to pursue an MBA
The mental challenges of transitioning between careers and countries and the role of introspection in her journey
How she is navigating the lack of support for mid-career professionals that is common across the corporate world
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This month, we're thrilled to share the inspiring journey of Ashley Kioko, an electrical engineer with a deep passion for renewable energy and climate action. Originally from Kenya, Ashley began her career developing solar panels and always dreamed of living abroad. Today, she's making that dream a reality in the Netherlands, where she works for a start-up developing cutting-edge charging systems for electric vehicles.
In this episode Ashley shares:
Kenya’s leadership in renewable energy and how she navigated her career into the field early on.
The challenges she faced in adapting to a new country and culture, and the strategies she used to overcome them.
Her thoughts on climate justice and global accountability in climate action
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Hello everyone,
In this short episode, we would like to bring to you the changes that are coming to BsquaredC from now on and how we will be showing up.
We will now release monthly episodes and reflection episodes after three or four episodes.
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How do you manage your manager? How do you navigate a difficult manager relationship?
These are the questions we are deep-diving into in our reflection episode this month inspired by our guest this month Eugenia. She leveraged her manager effectively in making a career pivot and it got us thinking, what makes a good manager and how do you deal with a difficult one?
Dive into this conversation as we explore what makes a manager tick, including clarity of vision and being an active listener. Additionally, we discuss strategies for navigating a “bad” or difficult manager, including understanding the manager's motivations, adapting to their work style, and maintaining professionalism. If all else fails, exit stage left sister!
Wisdom gems from Nancy and Akosua:
A supportive manager has a clear vision and strategy, actively listens, and protects your scope
When navigating a difficult manager relationship, remember to maintain professionalism and set boundaries
In the interview process, make a good understanding of the culture and work style of a prospective manager a priority
Helpful articles: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-manage-your-boss-2024-2?international=true&r=US&IR=T
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🌟 This month, we are thrilled to share the inspiring journey of Eugenia Boeh-Ocansey, who is role-modelling authenticity for the next generation in many parts of her life! An engineer by training, Eugenia always had an innate gift for storytelling since childhood. 📚 Becoming a parent ignited a fire within her to fully embrace her passion and role model courage for them in many parts of her life! This led to her pivoting her career from engineering to innovation consulting, where she is tapping into her passion for storytelling and helping teams to connect the technical and business world 🚀
And that's not all! 📖 Eugenia went on to extend her storytelling gift to writing, releasing her first book entitled "Why Am I Brown." This co-authored masterpiece is dedicated to instilling confidence in her Black children to navigate a world that may sometimes be unkind to them. 🌍
🌈 The book celebrates the rich diversity of brown skin, offering an empowering way for Black parents and others to have racial conversations with their children and reminding them of the incredible power of knowing and embracing one's true identity. 🙌💖
Three wisdom gems from Eugenia:
Listen to your inner voice and compass. It is your most reliable and faithful guide.
Be very afraid. Confront your fear and it will lose its power over you
Just talk to people and be human. It gives others space to be human too and creates genuine connections beyond hierarchy and other superficial social barriers
Tune in and be inspired by Eugenia’s purposeful journey and how she continues to drive impact around her.
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Kindle version: WHY AM I BROWN? - Kindle edition by Bartey, Kabuki, Boeh-Ocansey Walefack, Eugenia. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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🛠️🔍 What's in Your Career Resilience Toolkit? 🌟
Inspired by our guest Rebecca Muriuki, who rose above the challenges in her career to find her path, we've brought back Katekani Mabasa to delve deep into the concept of career resilience and what it takes to cultivate it.
💼 The conversation distinguishes career resilience from its close cousin, staying power. You may need to exercise one or the other at different stages of your career, so it's crucial to recognize which is required and when. However, both tools are similar: cultivating authenticity and having a support system or "board of directors" who can guide your decision-making in pivotal moments. Above all, Authenticity acts as your career's GPS to success! By embracing your true self, you attract the right opportunities and build meaningful connections that serve as lifelines during times of both major and minor career shifts
Three wisdom gems from this Nancy and Katekani
A board of directors who advise on different facets of life is fundamental to your career resilience toolkit
Authenticity is your GPS to career success!
While embracing authenticity may mean attracting fewer supporters, those who stand by you will form an unwavering and powerful support network
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To all the black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊
This month, we are thrilled to introduce you to Rebecca Muriuki, an associate director at a Big Four audit firm, AND a powerhouse and dynamic leadership coach who has seen it all in the corporate world!
When Rebecca entered the corporate world, she felt thrown into the deep end, gasping for air! Despite her academic prowess, she endured multiple setbacks in advancing her career. She found that academics did not prepare her for the nuances and rigors of navigating the corporate world, especially as a Black woman. We know women in general face a glass ceiling to advance their careers, but for Black women, it's the next level! Because of being at the intersection of two marginalized identities, being a woman and being Black, 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠. They cannot even see the other side!
Rebecca eventually rose above it all! Through mastering visibility, resilience, and leadership, Rebecca smashed that concrete ceiling and now empowers other Black women to pave their paths to senior positions using her invaluable experiences.
Her mantra: 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞!✨
Three wisdom gems from Rebecca:
You can intentionally design the career you want, but it requires you to take action and intention
Have fun in life. You only live once
You go so much further when you go with other people
Tune into the full episode for more on Rebecca’s inspiring story!
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Join Rebecca’s Be The Boss Club: https://www.skool.com/elevateher-leaders-community/about
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To all the black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊
How can you harmonize your life across your different priorities?
This is the key question in this month’s reflection episode on BsquaredC podcast. Inspired by our phenomenal guest Mo Sosanya- a powerhouse professional, a nurturing mother and partner, and a driven entrepreneur- Nancy and Akosua dive into their priorities and strategies for making time for them in their lives. Tactics discussed include the importance of carving out focused time for various tasks and mastering energy management, amongst other insightful tips. But above all, it's clear: discipline is the secret sauce to unlocking productivity💪 !
Three wisdom gems from Nancy and Akosua:
Planning and blocking time can help maintain focus and productivity in your activities
Shifting your mindset from managing your energy, not your time can result in productivity gains
Preparing your day ahead of time sets you up for success
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To all the black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊
