With a two-year-old and an almost term pregnancy, Eme Tony-Uzoebo left her home country to study at Harvard Business School where she obtained an MBA.  Co-founder of Enviro-Gro Farms (a producer of fresh vegetables and processed meat products) and Vice-Chair of the Alumnae Advisory Board for the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC), she is passionate about producing healthy, sustainable food that is accessible and affordable, and helping women achieve financial independence enabling them increase their right to economic resources and their control over decisions that benefit themselves, their households and their communities. Listen as Eme tells us how against all odds, she achieved dreams that at first seemed improbable and the trade-offs she has had to make to achieve success.  

Connect with Eme:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emetonyuzoebo

The Sheerah Podcast is a production of The Sheerah Network, an organisation committed to developing and encouraging black and ethnic minority women leaders to lead with confidence and excellence.  We run Leadership focus groups, online courses and one-to-one coaching for women in middle to top level leadership or management.  Check out our resources and offers here:

http://www.sheerahnetwork.com

Music written and performed by Shona Austin-Chukwu

Disclaimer:  The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals interviewed and does not necessarily represent the views of the hosts or of the Sheerah Network organization.

In this episode we speak to Natasha Necati, Co-owner of Crafty Arts, a multi-award winning, multi-million-pound e-Commerce retail outlet. Natasha is also an advocate for women empowerment, and loves seeing the growth of confident female entrepreneurs.  She talks to us about success in business; leading well and dealing with the curve balls life can sometimes throw at us.

Connect with Natasha here:

https://www.craftyarts.co.uk

https://twitter.com/Crafty_Arts

https://www.instagram.com/craftyartsuk/

The Sheerah Podcast is a production of The Sheerah Network, an organisation committed to developing and encouraging black and ethnic minority women leaders to lead with confidence and excellence.  We run Leadership focus groups and online courses and deliver one-to-one coaching for women in middle to top level leadership or management.  Check out our resources and offers here:

http://www.sheerahnetwork.com

Contact us: [email protected]

Music written and performed by Shona Austin-Chukwu

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals interviewed and does not necessarily represent the views of the hosts or of the Sheerah Network organization.

This episode features Natasha Johnson, Co-founder of “All Black Lives UK”. Natasha is a young leader, working towards a BA in Creative Writing and Drama.  She has won awards with All Black Lives and has been featured in Hunger TV & The Guardian.

Natasha is passionate about working towards an equal society and about uplifting Black voices as we continue to work towards equal rights for all.

Connect with Natasha here:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/natasha-johnson-35b55b203

https://twitter.com/allblacklivesuk?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/allblacklivesuk/?hl=en

The Sheerah Podcast is a production of The Sheerah Network, an organisation committed to developing and encouraging black and ethnic minority women leaders to lead with confidence and excellence.  We run Leadership focus groups and online courses and deliver one-to-one coaching for women in middle to top level leadership or management.  Check out our resources and offers here:

http://www.sheerahnetwork.com

Contact us: [email protected]

Music written and performed by Shona Austin-Chukwu

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals interviewed and does not necessarily represent the views of the hosts or of the Sheerah Network organization.

This episode features Margaret Ogunbanwo, founder of Maggie’s An African Twist to your Everyday Dish and a member of The Food and Drink Wales Industry board. Holder of 2017 Business Wales Mentee Award and four Great Taste Product Awards, she is particularly passionate about untying women’s hands so they can fulfil their potential.  We talk about life, work, racism and how she turned a recent adverse situation into an opportunity to grow her business.

Connect with Margaret here:

https://maggiesafricantwist.com

https://www.facebook.com/maggiesafricantwist

https://www.instagram.com/maggiesafricantwist/

[email protected]

The Sheerah Podcast is a production of The Sheerah Network, an organisation committed to developing and encouraging black and ethnic minority women leaders to lead with confidence and excellence.  We run Leadership focus groups and online courses and deliver one-to-one coaching for women in middle to top level leadership or management.  Check out our resources and offers here:

http://www.sheerahnetwork.com

Contact us: [email protected]

Music written and performed by Shona Austin-Chukwu

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals interviewed and does not necessarily represent the views of the hosts or of the Sheerah Network organization.

In this very first episode of the Sheerah Podcast, hosts Lisa and Oge speak with Dr Yvette Ankrah MBE, Transformational Business Coach, Consultant and recovering overachiever.  Yvette talks about her journey through burnout and recovery, and how she helps business owners create the optimum environment, tools and skills to thrive in business, without the overwhelm or burnout.

To find out more about Dr Ankrah, please visit:

http://www.yvetteankrah.com

The Sheerah Podcast is a production of The Sheerah Network, an organisation committed to developing and encouraging black and ethnic minority women leaders to lead with confidence and excellence.  We run Leadership focus groups and online courses and deliver one-to-one coaching for women in middle to top level leadership or management.  Check out our resources and offers here:

http://www.sheerahnetwork.com

Contact us: [email protected]

Music written and performed by Shona Austin-Chukwu

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals interviewed and does not necessarily represent the views of the hosts or of the Sheerah Network organization.

We are excited to introduce the Sheerah Podcast!  Listen to hear what this podcast is all about and what to expect.  Look out for the first episode on the 4th of October 2021.

The Sheerah Podcast is a production of The Sheerah Network, an organisation committed to developing and encouraging black and ethnic minority women leaders to lead with confidence and excellence.  We run Leadership focus groups, online courses and one-to-one coaching for women in middle to top level leadership or management.  Check out our resources and offers here:

http://www.sheerahnetwork.com

Contact us: [email protected]

Music written and performed by Shona Austin-Chukwu