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  • The Mother of Systems Nanna Soenya on Funding, Feminism & Building Ecosystems That Work

    What happens when you stop waiting for permission and build the system yourself?

    In this powerful episode of In Her Own Name, host Lillian Ogbogoh is joined by Nanna Saoirse Soenya, founder of OmegaSeven Global and architect of The FundHerShip Grant Initiative. This revolutionary, self-sustaining model provides £10,000 per month to Black and Brown women in the UK.

    Nanna is known as The Mother of Systems, and for good reason. Her work dismantles outdated structures and reimagines what access, equity, and sustainability look like for women who have historically been shut out.

    Together, we explore:

    💡 What it takes to design an ecosystem where women truly thrive
    💸 The radical thinking behind The FundHerShip Grant
    🧱 Why infrastructure, not inspiration, is what creates real freedom
    🔥 Her lived experiences that shaped this mission and message

    This is a masterclass in vision, systems, and showing up for the women who are too often expected to figure it out with scraps.

     

    Connect with Nanna via 

    Social Media handles

    "https://www.instagram.com/themotherofsystems

    https://www.tiktok.com/@themotherofsystems
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/nannassoenya

    58 min
  • Governance with Soul Deirdre LaBassiere on Leading with Legacy and Integrity

    What does it mean to lead systems with soul? To enter boardrooms shaped by inequity, and bring both legal rigour and lived wisdom?

    In this powerful episode, we sit down with Deirdre LaBassiere, a governance strategist, legal mind, and changemaker who has turned policy into purpose across housing, health, nonprofit, and cultural sectors.

    Deirdre shares her extraordinary journey, from navigating homelessness and illness to becoming a nationally respected voice in ethical leadership. As Chair of WAITS, The Legacy Centre of Excellence, and the West Midlands Board for Common Purpose, she is a woman reshaping power from the inside out.

    We talk:

    ⚖️ What “governance with soul” looks like in practice
    🛠️ How lived experience builds stronger systems
    🎙️ Why visibility in leadership, especially for Black women, is radical
    💡 Lessons from a legacy led by courage, equity, and compassion

    This is more than a leadership episode. It’s a masterclass in transformation.

    34 min
  • Styled for Power Joy Aboderin on Bold Moves, Beauty, and Becoming

    What does it take to sell your house, walk away from a stable corporate career, and build a business rooted in faith, freedom, and fierce self-expression?

    In this episode, Joy Aboderin, founder and Style Director of Potential U, shares how she transformed her life, and thousands of others, through the radical act of personal style. More than fashion, Joy teaches visibility, self-love, and presence as tools for reclaiming power.

    We talk:

    👗 How she went from accountant to international stylist
    🏡 The leap of faith that changed everything
    🎓 Launching the Potential U Academy to mentor the next generation
    ✨ Why style is spiritual, and revolutionary

    This isn’t just about clothes. It’s about coming home to yourself.

    Connect with Joy here:

    Website: https://potential-u.co.uk/

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joy-potentialu

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potential_u_stylist/

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/PotentialUStylist

    27 min
  • AI with Soul: How Sabrina Ramonov Is Building Tools and Teaching the World

    What happens when a woman builds a multimillion-dollar AI startup, then walks away to rediscover her purpose?

    In this soulful, tech-meets-truth conversation, Sabrina Ramonov shares the story behind her unexpected journey from Silicon Valley success to deep burnout, and the mission that brought her back: teaching one million people how to use AI with clarity, humanity, and heart.

    We talk about:

    • 🌏 Her Filipina roots and the power of representation in tech

    • 💻 The creation of Blotato, a tool helping creators repurpose with ease

    • 🧠 Why rest was the most radical part of her leadership

    • 💬 The voice she’s reclaiming, and who she’s using it for

      This isn’t just a story about innovation, it’s a story about permission, purpose, and choosing to lead on your own terms.

      Listen now to hear how Sabrina is rewriting what success in tech can look and feel like, one tool, one truth, one lesson at a time.


      🔗 Connect with Sabrina Ramonov

      Explore more of Sabrina’s work and resources:

      🌐 Website: https://www.sabrina.dev

      📸 Instagram: @sabrina_ramonov
      🐦 Twitter / X: @sabrina_ramonov
      🛠️ Explore Blotato: https://www.blotato.com

       

      #InHerOwnName #SabrinaRamonov #WomenInTech #AIWithSoul #AuthenticLeadership #Blotato

      31 min

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    In Her Own Name is a bold, intimate conversation series spotlighting women who are rewriting their stories, reimagining leadership, and reclaiming their legacy.