The Ufuoma Show

What if you're not broken — you're just running someone else's code?

That's the powerful question at the heart of this episode of The Ufuoma Show with Eric Williams.

Eric has spent his career exploring the patterns, beliefs, expectations, and experiences that shape how we see ourselves and how we live our lives. His journey has taken him from the drop zone to creating Origin Code and Done Carrying It Alone.

But Eric's story isn't only about his work. He's an autism dad, a girl dad, a husband of twenty years, and a man who has learned that strength isn't always about carrying everything by yourself. This is a conversation about identity, courage, relationships, fatherhood, vulnerability, and the freedom that comes from becoming intentional about the life you're building.

If you've ever felt like you're living according to expectations that don't quite fit who you are, this episode will give you plenty to think about. https://whywefight.coastalfamilymedia.com/quiz

What if LinkedIn isn't just a place to build a profile—but a powerful tool for building real business relationships?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, Ufuoma Oghenevwede sits down with Daniel Alfon, a French-born, Israeli-raised business strategist, author, and one of LinkedIn's early adopters, having joined the platform way back in 2004.

Daniel shares his perspective on using LinkedIn strategically to create meaningful connections, establish credibility, and generate business opportunities without falling into the trap of simply collecting connections.

We explore personal branding, networking, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to turn your online presence into a business asset.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, consultant, professional, or business owner looking to make LinkedIn work harder for you, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.

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What does it really take to build a meaningful life and career—not just one that looks successful from the outside?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, Ufuoma Oghenevwede sits down with Brian Parana for an honest conversation about leadership, personal growth, business, and the choices that shape lasting impact.

Brian shares insights from his journey, the lessons that have challenged his thinking, and the principles that continue to guide how he approaches work, relationships, and life. We explore what it means to grow intentionally, navigate challenges, and build something that goes beyond short-term success.

If you're an entrepreneur, professional, or simply someone committed to becoming better and making a difference, this conversation offers practical wisdom and plenty to think about.

Listen in, learn from Brian's journey, and discover what it means to build with purpose.

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What happens when you combine chess, gothic storytelling, improv, game design, and AI?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, Ufuoma Oghenevwede sits down with Dan Leeson, creator of Chessferatu — a gothic chess-training game designed to make opening practice more engaging through play.

Dan brings a fascinating mix of experiences to the conversation, including Las Vegas improv, immersive entertainment, podcast hosting, game design, and AI-assisted creation.

Together, we explore why play can be such a powerful way to learn, what improv can teach us about creativity and failure, and how AI is changing the ability of individuals to take ideas from concept to finished project.

Dan also shares what he's learned about overcoming the biggest obstacle many creative people face: actually finishing the ideas they start.

This is a conversation about curiosity, experimentation, creativity, technology, and rethinking the way we learn — with plenty of lessons for anyone who has ever had an idea they wanted to bring to life.

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Have you ever felt like something was missing from your life, but couldn't quite figure out what it was?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, Ufuoma Oghenevwede sits down with Lynda Leonce, an authenticity and parenting coach who helps people reconnect with themselves and discover the parts of who they are that may have been overlooked along the way.

Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, events, mentorship, and energy healing, Lynda creates spaces for people to explore authenticity, identity, parenting, and personal growth.

Together, we explore why people sometimes lose touch with themselves, how family and societal expectations can shape the way we see ourselves, and what happens when we begin questioning the roles we've been playing in order to meet everyone else's expectations.

We also discuss parenting and identity, the importance of self-awareness, and practical ways to begin reconnecting with yourself.

If you've ever wondered why you feel like something is missing — even when life looks fine on the outside — this conversation offers an invitation to slow down, get curious, and begin the journey back to yourself.

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What happens when faith becomes more about performance than relationship?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, Ufuoma Oghenevwede sits down with Jeff — an author, poet, and speaker dedicated to helping believers move beyond religious performance and discover a more transparent, conversational connection with Jesus.

Jeff challenges some of the assumptions surrounding modern, Americanized Christianity and offers a different perspective on faith, vulnerability, and healing. Together, we explore why so many believers struggle to be honest about their pain, doubts, fears, and disappointments, and what can happen when we stop pretending and allow Jesus to meet us where we really are.

This is a conversation about authenticity, spiritual healing, religious expectations, and the difference between simply practicing religion and developing a genuine relationship with Jesus.

If you've ever felt exhausted from trying to be the "perfect Christian," this conversation may give you a completely different way to think about faith and healing.

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In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, Ufuoma Oghenevwede sits down with Marcia McFarland, author of Perfect Glory: 21 Spiritual Insights for the 21st Century, for a thoughtful conversation about spirituality, purpose, personal growth, and finding deeper meaning in life.

Marcia shares insights from her work and explores how we can become more intentional about the way we understand ourselves, our experiences, and the world around us.

Together, we discuss the questions that often emerge beneath the surface of everyday life — questions about purpose, perspective, growth, and what it means to live a more meaningful and spiritually grounded life.

A reflective conversation about spirituality, purpose, personal transformation, and the search for meaning in the modern world.

What do we do when life takes us into a season we never expected?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, Ufuoma Oghenevwede sits down with Laura Sharp-Waites — an author, licensed minister, pastoral counselor, and host of At the Counter with the Baking Pastor — for a deeply meaningful conversation about grief, burnout, hope, healing, and navigating life's in-between seasons.

Laura shares her perspective on why grief is about more than losing a loved one, how burnout can affect the way we experience life, and what it means to move forward when we don't yet know what comes next.

We also explore the power of ordinary moments — a conversation, a shared meal, a quiet moment, or simply sitting with someone who needs to be heard — and how those moments can become places of connection, healing, and hope.

If you've ever felt stuck between where you've been and where you're going, this conversation is a reminder that you don't need to have everything figured out to take the next step.

Sometimes, hope is found not in having all the answers, but in learning to recognize the light that is already present in the middle of an uncertain season.

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What if struggling to read didn't have to mean struggling to believe in yourself?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, Ufuoma Oghenevwede sits down with Russell Van Brocklen, known as The Dyslexia Professor, whose work focuses on helping students facing dyslexia move from daily reading frustrations toward greater confidence and academic success.

Russell shares insights into what dyslexia can look like beyond the classroom and why reading difficulties can have such a significant impact on a student's confidence, motivation, and perception of their own abilities.

We explore common misconceptions about dyslexia, the challenges parents and teachers may overlook, and practical ways to better support students who learn differently.

This conversation is especially valuable for parents, educators, and anyone who wants to better understand the experience of students with dyslexia — while reminding us that a learning challenge should never become a definition of a person's potential.

A powerful conversation about dyslexia, confidence, education, and helping students discover what they're truly capable of.

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Brett Gallant’s transformation is about far more than losing 130 pounds.

A few years ago, Brett weighed 349 pounds and found himself completely buried in his business. He knew something had to change — and he decided to rebuild not just his body, but his mindset, habits, leadership, and company.

Today, Brett is the founder of Adaptive Office Solutions, a cybersecurity-first IT firm protecting more than 100 organizations, and the host of The Adaptive Mindset podcast.

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, Brett opens up about the difficult journey from feeling overwhelmed and stuck to transforming his health and building a thriving business. We explore the connection between physical discipline and entrepreneurial success, how personal habits influence leadership, and why lasting transformation requires more than motivation.

Brett shares honest lessons about discipline, resilience, accountability, and adapting when the way you're currently living or leading is no longer working.

This is a powerful conversation about rebuilding yourself from the inside out — and discovering how the habits that transform one area of your life can create momentum everywhere else.