The Ufuoma Show

What can more than 25 years on Broadway teach us about leadership, teamwork, communication, and trust?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, I sit down with Teri Pruitt, a professional theatre artist with more than 30 years of experience, including over 25 years working on Broadway.

Teri challenges the idea that Broadway is simply about the stars. Behind every great performance is a team of hundreds of people working together, communicating, solving problems, trusting one another, and delivering under pressure.

Through her work with Open the Aperture, Teri brings the lessons of theatre into organizations, helping leaders and teams understand how collaboration, communication, and trust can transform the way they work together.

What if writing isn't just about telling stories—but about understanding life, preserving memories, and making sense of the experiences that shape us?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, I sit down with Nancy Jasin Ensley, an author, legal nurse, hospice specialist, teacher, and lifelong storyteller whose career has given her a unique perspective on the human experience.

Nancy has written across multiple genres, including memoir, fiction, science fiction, mystery, thriller, action and adventure, and children's literature. Her stories are deeply influenced by family, faith, service, caregiving, resilience, and the everyday experiences that connect us all.

We talk about how her professional experiences in nursing and hospice care have shaped her storytelling, what she has learned about life and loss, and why writing has become her way of listening, remembering, and reflecting.

https://nancyjasinensley.com/

How does the relationship we have—or don't have—with our fathers shape who we become?

In this powerful episode of The Ufuoma Show, I sit down with Fremon Williams, a husband, father, pastor, speaker, and author of Healing Father Wounds: Maximize the Father You Have, Heal from the One You Didn't, and Become the One You're Called to Be.

Fremon opens up about the impact of father wounds, the journey toward healing, and how unresolved pain can influence our identity, relationships, and future. We explore what it means to confront the past without allowing it to define your future.

Drawing from his personal testimony, faith, and experience helping others, Fremon shares practical and encouraging insights on breaking generational cycles, discovering identity, strengthening families, and building a legacy rooted in love, faith, and purpose.

https://www.fremonwilliams.com/

What can military leadership teach us about parenting, discipline, empathy, and raising the next generation?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, I sit down with Olaolu Ogunyemi, a U.S. Marine Officer, award-winning author, leadership mentor, and founder of Parent-Child-Connect.

Olaolu shares powerful insights from his experiences in military leadership, parenting, and mentoring, exploring how parents and leaders can build stronger relationships with the next generation while teaching discipline, confidence, empathy, and purpose.

We also discuss his children's book, Crow From the Shadow, and how storytelling can help children understand emotions, make better choices, and develop a healthy sense of self-worth.

https://parent-child-connect.com/free-resources

What do you believe—and perhaps more importantly, why do you believe it?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, I sit down with Sheila Krygsheld, author, speaker, educator, and mentor with a master's degree in Biblical Studies and Cultural Apologetics.

Sheila is passionate about helping people seek truth, understand Scripture, find their identity in Christ, and develop confidence in what they believe. Her book, What Makes You Say That? How to Study What You Believe So You Can Share It with Others, encourages readers to think more deeply about their faith and develop a stronger understanding of Scripture.

In our conversation, we explore the importance of asking questions, understanding the history and context of the Bible, developing a Christian worldview, and communicating your beliefs with confidence while engaging respectfully with people who think differently.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRSY5F8V

What if true success isn't just about what you achieve, but how you experience your life while achieving it?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, I sit down with Steve Barton, executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®, an awareness-based framework designed to help leaders operate with greater clarity, confidence, and effectiveness.

With more than 47 years of real-world business experience, Steve shares insights from his journey in business and coaching, exploring how fear, self-doubt, guilt, and limiting thought patterns can influence our decisions, leadership, relationships, and overall performance.

We also explore why financial success doesn't always lead to fulfillment, how greater self-awareness can transform leadership, and what it really means to achieve success while maintaining peace of mind and a sense of purpose.

https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com/

What if scaling your business wasn't about hiring more people—but about building better systems?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, I sit down with Danny Carpio, organizational architect and author of The Unfirm: The New Unit of Scale Is You, to explore how entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals can create enterprise-level impact without relying on traditional company structures.

Drawing from more than a decade of experience helping organizations raise eight figures in capital and achieve nine-figure valuations, Danny shares why the future belongs to individuals and small teams who know how to leverage systems, technology, and strategic thinking.

We dive into the changing nature of work, the power of self-scale, and the mindset shifts needed to thrive in today's fast-moving business landscape.

Do you ever feel like you're doing everything—but still not making the progress you want?

In this episode of The Ufuoma Show, I sit down with Crystal Bell—corporate executive, entrepreneur, and co-owner of a yoga and wellness studio—to explore why so many high performers struggle with overthinking, competing priorities, and decision fatigue.

Crystal shares practical strategies for gaining clarity, making confident decisions, and turning ideas into meaningful action. We also discuss the connection between leadership, wellness, and sustained success, and why achieving more doesn't have to come at the expense of your well-being.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to move from thinking to doing, this conversation will give you the mindset shifts and practical tools to take your next step with confidence.https://clarity-with-crystal.com/

When Gaylen Wilson was told he had only months to live, he faced a question that would change the course of his life: What do you do with years you were never guaranteed?

In this inspiring episode of The Ufuoma Show, Gaylen shares his extraordinary journey through business failures, addiction, sobriety, career setbacks, end-stage heart failure, and the life-saving heart transplant that gave him a second chance. He opens up about how those experiences reshaped his purpose and led him to help people build stronger, healthier relationships.

We also explore the emotional realities of masculinity, the hidden impact of erectile dysfunction on relationships, the importance of emotional safety, and what it truly takes to build lasting connections through life's toughest seasons.

Whether you're navigating personal challenges, rebuilding after setbacks, or looking to strengthen your relationships, this conversation is filled with hope, wisdom, and practical insights.

There are countless business podcasts, so why create another one? In this episode, I explore the gap I believe exists in today's conversations around entrepreneurship. Success stories often highlight the destination but rarely the journey. The Ufuoma Show is here to change that by uncovering the real lessons, failures, decisions, and experiences behind the people building businesses, careers, and meaningful lives. This episode lays out the mission behind the show and the community we're building together.