Self-discovery and Inspiring Change In the Public Education Sector: Odinaka’s Story
Join us on this inspiring episode as we sit down with Odinaka, a learning and development professional and transformation catalyst. Listen in as Odinaka shares her work-related experiences, her mission of personal transformation, and her founding of the Graduate Journey Podcast. We cover a wide range of topics and learn about Odinaka's story in this engaging conversation.
Odinaka discusses her role as a transformation catalyst and how she uses various mediums, such as writing and speaking to young adults, to inspire and empower others in their personal journey. We also talk about her co-founding of Sharing Life Africa, an organization that aims to provide access to quality education for children. One of her favourite initiatives at the organization focuses on the Cash Transfer Program, which provides cash and training to women in the community, allowing them to start businesses, support their families, and send their children to school.
Throughout the episode, we touch on Odinaka's passion for education and her commitment to making a lasting impact in the sector. She shares her experience teaching in a rural community in Nigeria and how she was inspired to co-found an amazing company in the education space. We also explore her transition to the University of Pennsylvania for her Masters, her struggles adjusting to a new environment, and her experience starting a podcast to share her journey. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear Odinaka's story and learn from her wisdom and experiences.
Rapid-fire questions
1. Favourite book: Becoming by Michelle Obama
2. Favourite food: Anything with chicken in it
3. Favourite holiday destination: Seychelles
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🎙 About Odinaka
With a background in International Education Development and Economics, Odinaka Chukwu is an experienced professional with a passion for leveraging education as a tool for social and economic development. She brings a dynamic set of experiences in international education, non-profit leadership, and social change and transformation, including co-founding Sharing Life Africa, a nonprofit creating access to quality education for children in underserved communities in Africa through women's economic empowerment and education support programs. Odinaka has built a reputation as a transformation catalyst. She is passionate about helping others nurture their potential to birth outstanding results and finds multifaceted ways to express this through teaching, mentoring, writing, coaching, and leading social change innovation projects.
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🧰 Resources mentioned
Books: Becoming by Michelle Obama
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