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Thriving in IntersectionalityFrom Engineering to City Hall: A Conversation with Ukeme Awakessien JeterIn this compelling episode of the Thriving in Intersectionality podcast, host Lola Adeyemo speaks with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, who made history as the first person of color to serve as Mayor of Upper Arlington, Ohio. Born in Nigeria and educated across multiple countries, Ukeme shares her remarkable journey from engineer to lawyer to civic leader. Her story illuminates the unique challenges and opportunities faced by immigrant professionals in America, while offering practical insights for career development and community engagement.
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The power of intersectionality as a personal "fingerprint" Ukeme explains how being a B...2025-02-1530 min
The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Vicki NoethlingUkeme Awakessien Jeter on the $8 Trillion Opportunity: Harnessing the Untapped Power of Immigrant LeadershipSubscribe to Our Podcast“Is your business overlooking an $8 trillion opportunity?” In this compelling episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, Vicki Noethling sits down with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, a trailblazing executive, leadership-development consultant, and history-making city leader. Ukeme, with experience across Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and the UN, offers insights on utilizing global talent. She breaks down the staggering opportunity cost of underrepresentation, highlights companies leading the way, and provides actionable strategies for recruiting and developing immigrant leaders. Discover how cognitive diversity fuels market breakthroughs and why fostering cultural competence is a game-changer for business growth. Don’t miss...2025-02-1442 min
Speakers Who Get ResultsBusiness Success With Immigrant Leaders With Ukeme Awakessien JeterImmigrant leaders are reshaping the future of leadership. They bring fresh perspectives to work, are known for their boundless resilience, and have a unique ability to drive innovation wherever they go. In this episode, Elizabeth Bachman talks with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, a trailblazing immigrant leader who made history in 2021 as the first person of color elected to the Upper Arlington City Council and as its President and Mayor in 2024. Ukeme reveals how immigrant leaders like herself harness resilience, grit, and diverse viewpoints to propel business success and cultivate transformative leadership. Learn how the immigrant experience shapes essential leadership qualities...2024-12-0531 min
Capture Your ConfidenceState of the Women Panel: Part 2Ever wondered how to navigate the modern-day juggling act of career, family, and personal growth? In this episode, we bring you part 2 of our insightful panel discussion from the State of Women Conference, featuring Mayor Ukeme Jeter Awakessien, Cait Howard, and Trudy Bartley. This week, our panelists share actionable strategies and personal experiences that help them stay grounded, set boundaries, and thrive amidst life's demands. If you missed part 1, be sure to check it out for more context! Tune in to hear: The power of saying "no" and setting boundaries with confidence Creative ways to outsource and automate tasks to r...2024-11-1829 min
Zaka Presents: My Journey#156 Zaka Presents My Journey Ukeme Awakessien JeterHow does an engineer turned attorney become the Mayor and Council President of Upper Arlington, Ohio? In this episode, we sit down with the amazing leader, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter to explore her incredible journey from immigrant professional to community leader. Ukeme shares how her diverse experiences and immigrant background have shaped her unique leadership style and fueled her passion for driving innovation and inclusivity.Drawing from her book, ImmiGRIT: How Immigrant Leadership Drives Business Success, Ukeme uncovers the superhero qualities of immigrant professionals such as adaptability, resilience, and resourcefulness and how these traits can transform organizations and...2024-11-161h 01Capture Your ConfidenceState of the Women Panel: Part 1Ever wondered how successful women balance ambitious careers, family, and personal fulfillment? In this episode, we are bringing you part 1 of behind the scenes of the State of Women Conference, where Mayor Ukeme Jeter Awakessien, Cait Howard, and Trudy Bartley share their secrets to thriving in work, life, and beyond. From politics to entrepreneurship to work-life balance, these inspiring women offer practical wisdom on integrating ambition with contentment, building support systems, and capturing your confidence. Stay tuned to hear more from this panel in part 2 next week! Tune in to hear: The importance of integrating work and life over striving fo...2024-11-1127 min
The Bold LoungeUkeme Awakessien Jeter: Bold Leadership in Action- Amplifying Voices and Breaking BarriersSend us a textAbout This EpisodeIn this episode, we sit down with the remarkable Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, an engineer-turned-lawyer and history-making leader, to explore her unique definition of boldness: giving voice to others. As the first person of color and immigrant to be elected to her city's council, and later serving as council president and mayor, Ukeme's story is one of courage, determination, and the transformative power of advocacy. Join us as we delve into the essential qualities that define impactful leadership as well as the intricate dynamics faced by immigrants...2024-09-1145 min
Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.Immigrant Leadership: The Key to Innovation and Cultural Transformation w/ Ukeme Awakessien JeterIn this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, mayor and lawyer Ukeme Awakessien Jeter on the importance of embracing immigrant leadership in the workplace.Ukeme shares her insights and experience in...The unique leadership skills of immigrants.Intersectionality in DEI and bias.ImmiGrit as a concept.Transformative resilience over traditional resilience.Positional leadership in immigrant success.Why we need to revamp leadership development programs.Authentic networking for immigrants.Hey! If you're enjoying the insights from our guests, you'll love our R@W Notes Newsletter. It’s packed with guest takeaways, th...2024-09-0344 min
Werk StoriesImmiGRIT: Ukeme's Werk StoryUkeme Awakessien Jeter is multi-hyphenate turned mayor of Upper Arlington, Ohio, the first city council member of color in the town's history. She shares how her career trajectory was shaped by her immigration to the U.S. from from Nigeria. Check out her book ImmiGRIT: How Immigrant Leadership Drives Business Success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1431 min
The Immigrant EntrepreneursFrom Nigeria 🇳🇬 to 🇺🇸 America : Ukeme Awakessien Jeter's Inspiring Journey from Engineer to Elected Leader 💥!🌍 Ukeme Awakessien Jeter shares her remarkable journey from Nigeria to the United States, detailing her path from engineer to lawyer and elected official. She highlights the adaptability, perseverance, and resourcefulness that immigrants bring as valuable leadership skills.
💼 Ukeme delves into the biases and challenges immigrants face in the workplace and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of multiculturalism. Her book, "Immigrit," is a guide for immigrants to harness their talents and become successful leaders.
🌟 The conversation explores workplace biases, intersectionality, and the importance of recognizing and leveraging immigrant talents. Ukeme also discusses the power of mindset a...2024-06-1247 min
The Community's ConversationHow Immigrants Revitalize CommunitiesA leading factor behind population growth in Central Ohio are immigrants and refugees; in recent years, of the newcomers moving to Central Ohio from outside the state, half are international immigrants. The United States is home to the highest number of immigrants in the world. Some 50 million Americans —about 15% of the country’s population, were born in a foreign country. In Columbus, the nation’s 14th largest city, ten percent of the city’s residents are foreign born, a number that’s only expected to rise. Central Ohio’s reputation for affordable living and abundant employment op...2024-04-2456 min
Won't You Be Our NeighborWon't You Be Our Neighbor - Ukeme Awakessien JeterListen in as Steve and Darren interview newly elected City Council President Ukeme Awakessien Jeter. Join the trio as they discuss Upper Arlington's Toilet Paper Protection Act, Afrobeats, and the bright future for bidets.2024-02-2351 min
The Keri Croft ShowSZN 2, EP 20. Ukeme Awakessien Jeter on coming to America and crushing it.Send us a textUkeme Awakeassien Jeter is a force to be reckoned with. She came to America when she was 18 years old and has been kicking ass and taking names ever since. With multiple degrees under her belt, she's now the mayor of Upper Arlington, and the first person of color to ever hold this position. Here's to progress, and I'm cheering this incredible human on every step of the way! Our conversation was real, fun, and I cannot wait to use my persuasive ways to lure her back in the studio VERY soon.2024-01-2647 min
Women Your Mother Warned You AboutSupercharging Company Culture with Immigrant Leadership with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter Joining Gina on today's episode is Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, a leadership development expert, keynote speaker, and author of the book "ImmiGRIT Love: Supercharging Company Culture with Immigrant Leadership." She has extensive experience working with Fortune 500 companies, national law firms, universities, local governments, and specialized agencies of the United Nations. As an immigrant herself, Ukeme’s work is informed by her unique perspective and aims to promote immigrant inclusion leadership, innovation, and business growth. Ukeme Awakessien Jeter immigrated to the United States from Nigeria at the age of 18 to attend college. She chose to study mechanical engineering and lat...2023-11-1648 min
I AM A Feminine LeaderUkeme Awakessien Jeter - How The Unique Talents Of Immigrants Can Build, Lead, and Strengthen CommunitiesMeet Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, Innovation Lawyer, Local Elected Official, and soon to be author of her 1st book about leadership development of immigrant talent. Born and raised in Nigeria, Ukeme immigrated to the USA to study engineering where her "immigrant experience" inspired her to pivot into law and become a public servant. In this episode, Michelle and Ukeme discuss the importance of representation for BIPOC youth, particularly girls, in public office and how diversity as a result immigration strengthens communities-at-large.Connect with Ukeme on LinkedIn and stay tuned for Part 2 once her book is released! ...2023-07-1137 min
Speakers Who Get ResultsAdvocating For Ideas With Ukeme Awakessien JeterSometimes you have to be the change you wish to see in the world. That’s what inspired today’s guest to step up and into a life in politics. Ukeme Aswakessien Jeter is passionate about driving innovation, equity and access. He a Partner, Intellectual Property Law Group at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and now a Council Member for the City of Upper Arlington. In her chat with host Elizabeth Bachman, she shares the heart-breaking story of how her daughter moved her to run for council in the city. As an engineer, Ukeme also highlights experiences that make equity and access...2022-02-2433 min