In this episode:

• How to pronounce Roxy's last name.  It's "N Deboo ma Do".
• The story of Roxy's Name
• Challenges of people voting for you with an unusual last name.
• I talk about my own name.
• Roxy's Origin Story.
• The differences between parenting styles around the world (US vs. Nigeria).
• Early trauma.
• Growing up with no one to advocate for you.
• From Nursing to Technology.
• Working for Microsoft.
• Taking inspiration from Michelle Obama.
• Running for Office.
• Learning on the job to become a Councilwoman.
• Finding motivation.
• Challenges: People resistant to change and people without growth mindset.
• Advise for people wanting to get where Roxy is.
• Final Words

Links:

Roxy's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxyndebumadu/
Barkha's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barkhaherman/

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