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Embracing Only: Workplace Culture & Career Development for BIPOC LeadersIM20: How to Navigate Power Structures in Male-Dominated WorkspacesEpisode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 47, with guests Fabia Ogunmekan, Zanele Khanyile, and Mai Khidir. How do you navigate power structures in male-dominated workspaces? That’s what we’re exploring in this episode.Fabia is a lawyer and corporate executive passionate about the pursuit of development in Africa. Zanele is a strategic collaborative leader with experience in cooperative banking, corporate governance, and small enterprise development. Mai is driving change forward via the Al-Sudaniya mentoring program. They are all How Women Lead F...2025-02-2108 min
The Sheroes of Beijing StoriesIn Conversation with Grace Osakue & Fabia OgunmekanIn this eleventh episode of The Shereos of Beijing Podcast, we have the Co-Founder of Girl's Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria and the WISCAR Executive Director, Fabia Ogunmekan continue the conversation on the importance of empowering and investing in the Girl child to acquire the skill and voice for social action.2024-11-1343 min
The Sheroes of Beijing StoriesIn conversation with Patience Ekeoba & Fabia OgunmekanIn this twelfth episode of The Sheroes of Beijing Podcast, we have the National Programme Officer of United Nations Women In Nigeria, Patience Ekeoba, and the WISCAR Executive Director, Fabia Ogunmekan continue the conversation on the importance of documenting women's movement stories in moving intergenerational mentorship forward2024-11-1319 min
Lighthouse PodcastParenting the next Generation // Folake Ogunmekan2024-05-121h 02
Thinking Reimagined® with Dr. AmaThe Role of Philanthropy in Sustainable DevelopmentThe role of philanthropy in sustainable development stands as a beacon of hope and progress. Partnerships, collaborations and community engagement are essential to the impactful achievement of the vision.
The premise of philanthropy as intentional and impactful investment rather than charitable giving, highlights the mindset shift as organisations are embedding social impact into their business models and operations. They are doing so by taking a long-term, strategic approach focused on systemic change, in keeping with the community, socio-economic and environmental objectives.
This episode of the Thinking Reimagined Podcast®️ welcomes Olapeju Ibekwe (CEO, Sterling One Foundation), Fabia Fabyan-Ogunmekan (Principal Consultant at ADA...2023-09-201h 04
The Sheroes of Beijing StoriesIn Conversation with Dr. Timiebi Koripamo-Agary, OON & Fabia Ogunmekan2023-08-2140 minThe Sheroes of Beijing StoriesIn Conversation with Dr. Timiebi Koripamo-Agary, OON & Fabia Ogunmekan2023-08-2141 minThe Sheroes of Beijing StoriesTSOB Podcast series; In Conversation with Amina Ladan-Baki MON and Fabia Ogunmekan2023-08-2139 minThe Sheroes of Beijing StoriesTSOB Podcast series; In Conversation with Amina Ladan-Baki MON and Fabia Ogunmekan2023-08-2138 minThe Sheroes of Beijing StoriesIn Conversation with Jane Osagie & Fabia Ogunmekan2023-08-2143 minThe Sheroes of Beijing StoriesIn Conversation with Marie Fatayi-Williams & Fabia Ogunmekan2023-08-2133 min
Overcomers' Chapel SermonsThe King of Glory Bro Ade Ogunmekan Bro. Ade Ogunmekan started the sermon by sharing the scripture documented in the book of Psalms. He stated various examples of things in our lives that stand as enemies of glory. He then went on to show us various examples from the scriptures of how the glory of God was manifested, and showed us the ways we can tap into the glory of God. 2022-09-1145 minEmbracing Only: Workplace Culture & Career Development for BIPOC LeadersEpisode 47: Navigating Power Structures in The Workplace And Honoring Your JourneyIn this episode, Archita Fritz co-host of the Embracing Only Podcast, is in conversation with not just one but three fierce queens. Fabia Ogunmekan executive director of WISCAR in Nigeria, Zanele Khanyile founder of Ndlovukazi Yakwazulu in South Africa and Mai Khidir founder of the Al Sudaniya Mentoring Network based in London, UK. These three inspirational women leaders talk about sponsorship, navigating power structures and honoring the journey you are on. Key takeaways from this episode: Make someone’s voice heard more when you are in the room or at a table they don...2022-07-2231 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 15: Philanthropy: My Passion for Women's CausesHi Sustainable Friends,Did you know that women and girls make up 49-51% of Nigeria's over 200 Million Population? Fabia Ogunmekan shares her fascinating journey in the development space in our podcast titled, Philanthropy: My Passion for Women's Causes. The Director of Women In Successful Careers (WISCAR) and Founding Trustee of Imara Foundation with great national pride kept me engaged and wanting to know more about her powerful lineage of strong role models. Today, she comfortably sits on their shoulders and finds time to Pay It Forward as she proffers solutions to some of...2022-05-1543 min
Dwell In The LandLeveraging your Skills in a New Land with Nike OgunmekanDo you want to know how you can use your skills and experience to your advantage in a New Land? You are not sure if your career or skills are still relevant when you relocate to a new land. Find out these and much more as I interview these astute professionals with different experiences on how they were able to chart a career path and carve out a niche for themselves in a new land. The second episode in this New Series "LEVERAGING YOUR SKILLS IN A NEW LAND" is an interview with a former Lagos Banker with over 7y...2021-12-2918 min
The Sheroes of Beijing StoriesIn Conversation with Marie Fatayi-Williams & Fabia OgunmekanIn this tenth episode of The Sheroes of Beijing Podcast, we have the Chair, Anthony Fatayi- Williams Foundation for Peace and Youth Development, and the WISCAR Executive Director Fabia Ogunmekan continue the conversation on the importance of women supporting each other, empowering the Girl child and Gender activism.2021-10-0833 min
The Sheroes of Beijing StoriesIn Conversation with Jane Osagie & Fabia OgunmekanIn this eight-episode of The Sheroes of Beijing Podcast, we have Gender Consultant Expert & Social Worker, Jane Osagie and the WISCAR Executive Director Fabia Ogunmekan continue the conversation on building a strong sustainable women’s movement and raising a successor generation of women activists and leaders.2021-09-2242 min
The Sheroes of Beijing StoriesTSOB Podcast series; In Conversation with Amina Ladan-Baki MON and Fabia OgunmekanIn this sixth episode of The Sheroes of Beijing Podcast, the Founder and Managing Director of Samdik Nigeria Ltd and the WISCAR Executive Director Fabia Ogunmekan continue the conversation on Gender Activism, Women’s Rights, and Intergenerational Mentorship.2021-08-2538 minThe Sheroes of Beijing StoriesTSOB Podcast series; In Conversation with Amina Ladan-Baki MON and Fabia OgunmekanIn this sixth episode of The Sheroes of Beijing Podcast, the Founder and Managing Director of Samdik Nigeria Ltd and the WISCAR Executive Director Fabia Ogunmekan continue the conversation on Gender Activism, Women’s Rights, and Intergenerational Mentorship.2021-08-2538 min
The Sheroes of Beijing StoriesIn Conversation with Dr. Timiebi Koripamo-Agary, OON & Fabia OgunmekanIn this fourth episode of The Sheroes of Beijing Podcast, Retired Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service 2003-2008 Timiebi Koripamo-Agary, OON, and the WISCAR Executive Director Fabia Ogunmekan are in conversation on Gender-Based Violence, Mentorship and Gender Activism.2021-08-1140 minThe Sheroes of Beijing StoriesIn Conversation with Dr. Timiebi Koripamo-Agary, OON & Fabia OgunmekanIn this fourth episode of The Sheroes of Beijing Podcast, Retired Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service 2003-2008 Timiebi Koripamo-Agary, OON, and the WISCAR Executive Director Fabia Ogunmekan are in conversation on Gender-Based Violence, Mentorship and Gender Activism.2021-08-1140 min
She Table TalkThriving with sickle cell with Abimbola Odiase. [ Episode 2 of The Sickle Cell Series ]My guest today is Mrs Abimbola Ogunmekan Odiase, a biomedical engineer, sickle cell warrior and advocate. Sickle cell disease genetic counselor and founder of THE WARRIOR STORY INITIATIVE NIGERIA, a plartform for counseling, educating and advocating for sickle cell health and first aid care. She's also the owner of TOYO MEDITECHS, providing sales, maintenance and installation of medical devices and equipment. Tap play to listen to her story and how she's thriving with sickle cell. Don't forget to subsribe, rate/leave us a review, share with your friends and family. ------ Join the conversation online using the #theedowomanpodcast on IG...2020-09-0622 min
3rd SectorThe Law & Philanthropy"Fabulous Fabia" Ogunmekan, (as fondly called by friends and associates), is a proud daughter of Rivers State; one of Nigeria's richest oil producing states in the Niger Delta region, who ironically, for the first time in her adult life, found herself living in Port Harcourt, the city capital -on taking up leadership in a nonprofit organization focused on environmental sustainability in the Niger Delta. She holds a LLB in Law from the University College; as well a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Cass Business School, City University, both in London. Her passion for philanthropy has...2020-03-131h 02
3rd SectorThe Law & Philanthropy"Fabulous Fabia" Ogunmekan, (as fondly called by friends and associates), is a proud daughter of Rivers State; one of Nigeria's richest oil producing states in the Niger Delta region, who ironically, for the first time in her adult life, found herself living in Port Harcourt, the city capital -on taking up leadership in a nonprofit organization focused on environmental sustainability in the Niger Delta. She holds a LLB in Law from the University College; as well a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Cass Business School, City University, both in London. Her passion for philanthropy has found expression in...2020-03-1357 min
Africa Business NewsWISCA is Mentoring 37 Young Professional Women - Fabia OgunmekanFabia Ogunmekan is the Executive Secretary of Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR). She is a Lawyer and Corporate Executive with 20 years’ experience working in the fields of law and development across Corporate Organizations and the Nonprofit sector. She holds an MSc in Nonprofit Management from the Cass Business School, City University London, BL from the Nigerian Law School and LLB from the University College London. She has attended a number of capacity building courses in the areas of Law, Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility and Management and is an Alumnus of the Lagos Business School's Senior Management Programme, SMP 36....2020-02-2432 min