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Arese Ugwu
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Hosted by Arese, the show explores how African women build influence emotionally, financially, socially, and institutionally and what that actually looks like in real life. These are conversations with women who are already inside decision-making rooms, or deliberately positioning themselves to enter them. We talk about money and leverage, institutions and incentives, social capital, reputation, and how ambition reshapes identity. Women Unlimited is for women who want language for what they’re already navigating and clarity about how to move.

Episodes

  1. FEB 10

    Legacy & Impact: Redefining Purpose with Mwamvita Makamba

    In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese sits down with Mwamvita Makamba, a seasoned corporate leader and impact architect whose work blends business, technology, and social purpose. She is the founder of MMConnect Africa Group, a portfolio of impact-driven ventures in digital finance (Kuza Capital), renewable energy (Jibusti Energies), ticketing (Tikitika), carbon trading (MMCarbon), and other inclusive tech platforms. Prior to entrepreneurship, Mwamvita spent over 15 years at Vodacom Group, where she led external affairs, corporate affairs, and enterprise sales, and played a central role in programme initiatives that used technology to solve humanitarian challenges including emergency maternal transport and expanded access to maternal healthcare in rural communities. Born into a family with a strong legacy of public service and leadership, Mwamvita’s commitment to meaningful contribution has taken many forms. Her approach to impact-driven corporate leadership is rooted in the belief that business can and should be a force for social good. In this conversation she reflects on her journey across markets and continents, the intersection of purpose and leadership, and how African women can drive change from within institutions as well as in social sectors. This episode is for leaders and changemakers seeking a deeper understanding of how influence, intention, and strategic action come together to create impact that lasts

    56 min

  2. FEB 2

    What It Takes to Scale African Businesses Globally with Ada Osakwe

    In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese sits down with Ada Osakwe entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Nuli and Agrolay Ventures to talk about resilience, reinvention, and how women build unshakeable value in business. Ada’s journey is anything but linear. From launching a juice delivery business out of her kitchen and growing Nuli into cafés and supermarket lines, to seeing stores demolished and retrenching through the pandemic, she has faced setback after setback and rebuilt. Along the way, she turned those challenges into competitive advantage, scaled her brand internationally, and expanded her influence into investment and institutional leadership.  They explore what it really means to make yourself indispensable: how to build strategic skills, create exposable value that travels across industries and markets, and lead through disruption without losing yourself. This conversation is for women who want to understand not just how to survive in business, but how to become so valuable that power follows you.

    2h 29m

  3. JAN 29

    Women, Power and the Politics of Representation with Ibijoke Faborede

    Arese sits down with Ibijoke Faborode, founder of ElectHER, to discuss women in politics, representation, and the policies that shape everyday life. This episode explores why women must be present in political decision-making and what changes when they are.

    1h 1m

  4. JAN 29

    How to Become So Valuable You Start Calling the Shots with Mariah Lucciano-Gabriel

    In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese sits down with Mariah Lucciano -Gabriel, an oil & gas executive at Sahara Energy, for a masterclass on navigating power, value, and long-game strategy in corporate Africa. We talk about how to: ​ Articulate your value with clarity and conviction​ Build professional capital that makes you indispensable​ Stay emotionally intelligent in systems that reward performance but not always loyalty​ And how to think about exits before the walls close in From visibility to leverage, from navigating ego to knowing when to move, this episode is packed with real talk for women who want to win in the boardroom without losing themselves.

    44 min

  5. JAN 26

    Board Readiness: Skills, Credibility, and Strategic Positioning with Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho

    In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese speaks with Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho about how women can position themselves for board roles and what boards actually look for when making appointments. They discuss governance versus management, the skills and experience that translate at board level, and why visibility alone is not enough without credibility and institutional understanding. This conversation explores board readiness, strategic positioning, and the importance of building the right track record long before an opportunity appears especially for women aiming to operate at the highest levels of influence.

    41 min

  6. JAN 26

    Networks, Skills, and How Decisions Are Really Made with Osayi Alile

    In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese speaks with Osayi Alile about how influence is built inside organizations beyond job titles and reporting lines. They discuss why power doesn’t sit in one place, the importance of building relationships with peers and key functions like finance and HR, and how skill-building and usefulness shape access to decision-making rooms. This conversation explores networks, institutional dynamics, and the quiet strategies women use to navigate organisations effectively, especially as responsibility and ambition grow.

    51 min

  7. JAN 26

    Beyond Competence: Visibility, Influence & Career Power with Dr Glory Edozien

    In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese sits down with Dr. Glory Edozien, a visibility and thought-leadership expert who helps African female executives amplify their influence with intentional personal brand strategy.  They explore why visibility is not vanity but strategic leverage, how to build a personal brand that increases your reach and relevance without distracting from your work, and the unspoken dynamics that make influence stick inside institutions. This conversation is for women who are intelligent, ambitious, and thinking seriously about how personal brand shapes power, whether they’re building inside organisations or stepping into broader platforms.

    38 min

  8. JAN 26

    Beyond the Role: Building a Brand That Outlasts the Job

    This episode of Women Unlimited with Dupe Olusola explores personal brand as power inside institutions and beyond them. It’s a conversation about visibility, credibility, leverage, and how women build influence deliberately over time. This episode is for women who want clarity about how to move, and how to be intentional about the brand they’re building.

    1h 22m
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Hosted by Arese, the show explores how African women build influence emotionally, financially, socially, and institutionally and what that actually looks like in real life. These are conversations with women who are already inside decision-making rooms, or deliberately positioning themselves to enter them. We talk about money and leverage, institutions and incentives, social capital, reputation, and how ambition reshapes identity. Women Unlimited is for women who want language for what they’re already navigating and clarity about how to move.

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  • Creator
    Arese Ugwu
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Arese Ugwu
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    Women Unlimited