Steady Making It

It’s Women’s History Month and today’s episode features the amazing Ayomide Dokunmu, founder and CEO of Femme Africa. Femme Africa is a first-of-its-kind organization that specialises in building content, community & culture for Gen Z and young millennial African women on the continent & in the diaspora. In this episode, we discuss adulting woes, the responsibility that comes with being a young CEO, women’s rights, gender wars, timeline pressure on women, resiliency, hard work, how she built Femme Africa, and much more! Steady Making It @steadymakingit Femme Africa @ femmeafricaa We are now on YouTube! Watch the live recording of this episode on YouTube and don’t forget to subscribe. We have also launched a brand new newsletter. Subscribe to receive your dose of encourage and motivation delivered right to your inbox every other Sunday. https://steadymakingit.substack.com Thanks for listening and supporting. Music Free Range by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-free-range Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XcqtbhIc1ZQ

Hello 2024! In this episode, we have a little life catch up session. I talk about why everyone needs to calm down and appreciate a slow start to the year, my new goal setting method, why it's okay to change your goals after you've already set them, and how to set goals according to your energy levels. I also chat about my mindset going into 2024, how difficult it is to self motivate, and why it's okay to want to make new friends for the life stage that you're in. As always, share the episode with a friend and let me know if this episode resonated with you in any way. DM/Email me if you need any advice or encouragement about a situation and I'll respond on a future episode. Thank you for listening and supporting! Audio Free Range by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-free-range Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XcqtbhIc1ZQ

It's the last episode of 2023! In this episode, I walk you through how to do a life audit. What's a life audit? It's a thorough assessment of different areas of your life intended to help you reflect and then be very intentional about your next steps. It's important to do one at least once a year and so I hope this episode inspires you to try it out. We also talk about what to do if you didn't meet your goals for the year, why actions will always mean more than words, some of my future plans for the podcast, and give a listener advice about self promotion. If you don’t know, we are now on YouTube! Find us there and don’t forget to subscribe. As always, share the episode with a friend and let me know if this episode resonated with you in any way. DM/Email me if you need any advice or encouragement about a situation and I'll respond on a future episode. Thank you for listening and supporting!

It’s my first solo episode! In this episode, I decided to share 5 things that I think are important to always remind yourself and keep in mind. I also encourage a listener needing some support during a tough time. If you don’t know, we are now on YouTube! Find us there and don’t forget to subscribe. As always, share the episode with a friend and let me know if this episode resonated with you in any way. DM me if you need any advice or encouragement about a situation and I'll respond on a future episode. Stay updated on Steady Making It by following us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok @steadymakingit. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. Thank you for listening and supporting!

Dominique Baker is an award-winning Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s Black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level. Dominique also frequently opens up her decision to remain child-free and what life is like in her 40s which is what initially drew me to her content. In this episode, we talk about how she knew she didn’t want to have kids, advice for women debating whether they wanted to become mothers or not, cosmetic procedures she’s had done, wellness tips for aging gracefully, what friendships look like when you get older, and all the reasons why you should look forward to your 40s. Follow Dominique on TikTok @dominiquebakerofficial and Instagram @dominique.baker. Stay updated on Steady Making It by following us on Tik Tok and Instagram @steadymakingit. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. Thank you for listening and supporting!

Kandace Banks is a multi-talented creative best known for her web series, “Thanks, Kandace Banks,” which colorfully portrays her journey in the fashion industry. With the hashtag #ThanksKandaceBanks garnering nearly 12M views on TikTok, Kandace has tapped into an underserved audience who eagerly awaits each episode. Kandace’s long-term goal is to develop this story into an iconic television series that will impact the culture for years to come. Kandace and I talk about what led her to create a web series, perfectionism and the creative process, how creatives can push past their fears in putting their work out, why being nice opens doors for you, how she got good at manifesting, the importance of networking, and much more! Follow Kandace on TikTok @kandace.banks and Instagram @_kandace to keep up with her and watch episodes of her web series. Stay updated on Steady Making It by following us on Instagram and TikTok @steadymakingit. Thank you for listening and supporting!

Nony Odum is a former fashion executive who after more than 15 years working in New York City, made the bold decision to change her life and relocate to Europe to join her now husband. The drastic life change encouraged her to reconsider how she defined success which led to the founding of In Vibrant Company - a digital platform offering one -on guidance, inspiring and relatable women’s stories and tangible advice to guide you to achieve your idea of success and to live a more vibrant life all on your terms. Nony and I talk about how she made the decision to leave her corporate life behind, adjusting to a new country, giving yourself permission to change your mind and pivot many times, and why we need to stop defining success in one universal way and allow people to just live their lives how they want. Follow Nony’s company In Vibrant Company on Instagram @invibrantcompany and visit their website invibrantcompany.com To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymaking it on Instagram. Thank you for listening and supporting!

Kimberly Ndubizu is the Founder and Host of Rich Little Brokegirls - a New York based podcast and collective for aspiring housewives & CEOs. In today’s episode, Kimberly and I talk about friendship, loneliness in the big city, why muting people on social media is more than okay, and the importance of building community. We also answer a listener question! Follow Kimberly’s podcast on Instagram @richlittlebrokegrls and visit her website richlittlebrokegirls.com To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymaking it on Instagram/TikTok. Thank you for listening and supporting!

Candace Marie is social media strategist, creative, and founder of Black in Corporate. She has consulted and worked for companies such as Prada, Chanel, Refinery 29 and also partnered as a creative for companies like Dior, Ikea, Tommy Hilfiger. In today’s episode, Candace shares her career journey from employee to business owner. We also discuss how she’s gotten so many amazing brand partnerships, why she never gives up, the importance of delegating, her thoughts on aging, and in the spirit of Valentine’s Day - her love life. Follow Candace on Instagram @marie_mag_ and @blckincorporate To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymaking it on Instagram. Thank you for listening and supporting!

In today’s episode, Olivia shares her career journey which includes navigating unemployment, knowing who you are outside of your job title, dealing with micro aggressions in the workplace, and getting started as a content creator. We also talk about her recent engagement, the importance of personal branding, and how friendships evolve as you get old Olivia is a marketer, strategist, content creator, and founder of Life Of A Marketing Girl. She has worked for creative agencies and brands such as Ketchum PR and Debenhams and she's currently working in E-Commerce at TikTok. Follow Olivia on Instagram @olivia_gold and @lifeofamarketinggirl To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymaking it on Instagram. Thank you for listening and supporting! Music Credit Afternoon Tea by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3s2zeIr Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ttEvxjT5Qus

In today’s episode, Edwina shares how intentional she was building her career path, what surprised her the most about becoming a mother and what life looks like in her 30s vs her 20s. We also talk about postpartum depression, changing friendships, and the importance of kindness in today’s world. Born and raised in Sweden by Ghanaian parents, Edwina Kulego is the Vice President of International and Business Development at Informa Markets Fashion. Edwina has over 12 years of experience in the fashion and events industry. Edwina is also founder and CEO of Essentials By Edwina: a vegan, make up collection designed for women of color. She is a proud member of African Health Now, a non-profit organization that provides accessibility to primary health care in Africa. Fluent in Swedish, English, Ga, Twi and proficient in Danish, Edwina was poised to be a trendsetter in International Business. Follow Edwina on Instagram @edwinakulego. To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymaking it on Instagram. Thank you for listening and supporting! Music Credit Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwellCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

September is PCOS Awareness Month and in today’s episode, Chiena, Sarah, and I discuss what it’s like to live with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that affects 1 in 10 women in the US and its exact cause is unknown. We talk about how we got diagnosed, our symptoms, our experience with doctors, birth control, body confidence, mental health, fertility concerns, and more. Chiena is a Certified Personal Trainer and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome advocate. She has spent much of her life struggling with PCOS, and after years of research and experimentation, has learned how to overcome PCOS symptoms completely naturally and wants to help other women achieve the same liberation. Sarah is a Project Manager, wife, and mom who loves adventures and reading leadership and personal development books. Sarah is still struggling with PCOS and learning how to manage it. To continue the conversation or join the Steady Making It community, please follow and DM @steadymaking it on Instagram. Please be sure to review this episode and share it with a friend. Thank you for listening and supporting!

In today’s episode, Iggie shares her journey living with Sickle Cell Anaemia. We talk about why she decided to document her experience living with a chronic illness online, having to grow up faster than her friends, common misconceptions people have about Sickle Cell, why she decided to get a bone marrow transplant, how she felt freezing her eggs and how she managed to protect her mental health through it all. Iggie Aikhomu is a 21-year old Sickle Cell Advocate and Founder of The Ehime Foundation. Iggie lives in the United Kingdom and is in university studying nutrition. Follow Iggie’s foundation on Instagram @ehimefoundation Here are some other advocacy pages: Instagram @hersickledjourney, www.sicklecellsociety.org, www.scdcoalition.org, https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklecell/documents/tipsheet_supporting_students_with_scd.pdf To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymaking it on Instagram. Please leave the podcast a review! Thank you for listening and supporting. Music Credit Afternoon Tea by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

In today’s episode, Stef teaches us how to self-promote and adopt the F*ck Being Humble mindset. We talk about why women find it hard to promote themselves, why introverts are better at networking, how to know when it’s time to focus on your side hustle full-time, and how she nominated herself for the Forbes 30 U 30 list and got in! Stefanie Sword-Williams is a storyteller, presenter, author, and founder of F*ck Being Humble, an online platform, event series, and book that aims to change the world views self-promotion. Since starting F**k Being Humble in 2018, Stef regularly delivers interactive workshops for global businesses such as Google, Microsoft, Bumble, and many more. Last year, Stef was named Forbes 30 Under 30 in Europe for her positive impact and was invited to deliver a Ted X talk on why the world needs to be less humble. Follow Stef’s company on Instagram @fbeinghumbleldn and www.fuckbeinghumble.com To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymaking it on Instagram. Thank you for listening and supporting! Music Credit Afternoon Tea by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

In today’s episode, hear Janell's budgeting and money advice, her experience getting married in a pandemic, and why she's no longer trying to keep up with the Joneses. Janell Hickman-Kirby is a Digital Communications Strategist, Copywriter, and Beauty Editor living in Brooklyn. Starting out as an intern at WWD , she quickly moved on to working at places likes Victoria's Secret, Essence Magazine, Ebony Magazine, and BET Digital. Janell has also written original beauty pieces for notable publications like Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, and Elle. Her latest endeavor, Beauty + Le Budget, is a financial empowerment platform designed to encourage self-employed creatives and entrepreneurs to feel more confident about their relationship with money. To get in touch with Janell, you can follow her on Instagram @jmargaretbeauty or visit her website janellmhickman.com. Follow Beauty + Le Budget for financial tips and to purchase a budget template @beautyandlebudget To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymakingit on Instagram and join our mailing list. Thank you for listening and supporting! MUSIC Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

Francia Cooper is a multifaceted marketing and brand consultant with five years of experience in marketing, event planning, and public relations. She is currently the Senior PR and Influencer Relations Manager at FEKKAI and in addition to her professional career, Francia has built her own micro-influencer and social media presence with a focus on fitness and wellness, modeling for brands like Nike and Calvin Klein. In today’s episode, hear how Francia found her way into the beauty industry accidentally, how she stays authentic as a fitness and wellness influencer, and why she believes in asking for help! To get in touch with Francia, you can follow her on Instagram @francia_cooper or visit her website franciacooper.com. To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymakingit on Instagram. Thank you for listening and supporting! MUSIC Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

Irene Ojo-Felix is an editor, casting director and fashion media consultant with almost a decade of experience with some of New York's top fashion media brands and influencers. In today’s episode, hear how Irene is making it in the fashion industry and how she started her own full-service casting company - Sola Casting. To get in touch with Irene, you can follow her @iojofx and @solacasting. To join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymakingit on Instagram. Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe! Music: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xbWzYbtMgIE