In this episode, host Dr Connie Kerali interviews Faith Aisien-Ezugwu, author of the poetry and spoken word book 'I Am Here' and host of the 'Re: Series' podcast. Faith shares her journey from growing up in Nigeria and overcoming feelings of inadequacy and being labeled a 'failure' as a child, to her successful career in business and events management. She discusses her struggles with dyslexia, the emotional challenges she faced, and how therapy helped her find self-compassion and self-worth. Faith offers advice to listeners on believing in themselves, recognising their strengths, and seeking the support they need. She also reflects on the importance of discussing mental health issues and breaking cultural stigmas. The episode concludes with a powerful reading from her book, 'I Am Here'.

00:00 Introduction to Faith Aisien-Ezugwu

01:15 Faith's Early Life and Inspirations

03:29 Overcoming Challenges and Self-Discovery

11:35 The Journey of Writing 'I Am Here'

14:05 Advice for Self-Compassion and Growth

19:04 Faith's Reflections on Family and Culture

22:44 The Importance of Therapy and Mental Health

28:31 Concluding Thoughts and Final Reading

FAITH AISIEN-EZUGWU

Website: FaithAisienEzugwu.com

Instagram: @inkwellfaith

Podcast: The Re: Series

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