On this episode of Created For More, the podcast, I sit down with Dr Glory Edozien, and we have a compelling conversation about psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that results in scaly, often itchy patches in the skin. Both Glory and I have experiences with this rare skin condition and we have an open no holds barred conversation on both our journies, the impact of psoriasis on who we are as women and how we have built resilience to be, do and have more in spite of its challenges. On this episode I also launch a brand new foundation, Angel Skin Psoriasis Foundation for restoring the dignity and health of those living with the disease and I encourage you to give to it to help alleviate the suffering of those living with the condition in Nigeria and beyond.
Key Highlights:
- What are the social constructs that hold women back? (7:30)
- What psoriasis is and its impacts. (15:59)
- Understanding and navigating the emotional pain of psoriasis. (22:35)
- What no one will tell you about the physical pain of psoriasis and building resilience. (28:16)
- Living fully in spite of the life-changing experiences of psoriasis. (30:53)
- How to support people who cannot afford the treatment of psoriasis through the Angel’s Skin Psoriasis Foundation. (41:06)
About Dr Glory:
Glory is a LinkedIn Visibility Coach and Lead Consultant at the Inspired by Glory Academy, where she teaches mid-senior level career women how to build visibility and establish thought leadership on LinkedIn, so they can get the recognition they deserve, earn more money and climb the corporate ladder. She is also the founder of the first of its kind digital enabled community for career women, the 9to5Chick Inner Circle, which aims to provide career women throughout Africa with mentors, access to signature career resources and networking opportunities.
Glory's training and consulting clients include Schneider Electric, Access Bank, Sterling Bank, Shell Women Network, AIICO Insurance, Ocean Deep Drilling ESV Nigeria Limited (ODENL), FCSL Asset Management Company Limited, Association of Professional Women's Bankers, Addosser Micro Finance Bank, Women in Finance NG, Women Inspiring Impact Network, to mention a few. Her personal coaching clients and course participants include mid-senior level executives in companies such as Shell, SAP, ECO Bank, Unilever, The British Council, Sterling Bank, BBC, IBM and a combination of NGOs and government establishments.
Her clients have received high profile appointments, commendations in their careers, been featured in recognized media and head hunted for global opportunities, launched career mentorship platforms and gotten clarity on their professional thought leadership brands. Till date she has provided training and coaching services for over 500 women.
Glory is an Alumnus of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers and has been listed as one of Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women and in 2019 was named as a Woman who Made Impact by Guardian Nigeria. She was recently nominated for the 2020 African LinkedIn Influencer Award and has also been featured in many notable magazines and platforms including Guardian Woman, Guardian Life, Ebony Life TV, Genevieve Magazine and Arise.
Glory holds a PhD in Real Estate and Planning from the University of Reading, UK and is a Certified Expert in climate change and renewable energy finance and regularly consults on climate change policy documents.
Connect with Dr Glory Edozien
Instagram: @inspiredbyglory
For more information, kindly visit www.angelskinfoundation.com
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