BsquaredC Podcast: Amplifying inspirational stories of Black women in the corporate world Nancy and Akosua

🌟 This month, we are thrilled to share the inspiring journey of Eugenia Boeh- Ocansey, who is role-modeling authenticity for the next generation in many parts of her life! An engineer by training, Eugenia always had an innate gift for storytelling since childhood. 📚 Becoming a parent ignited a fire within her to fully embrace her passion and role model courage for them in many parts of her life! This led to her pivoting her career from engineering to innovation consulting, where she is tapping into her passion for storytelling and helping teams to connect the technical and business world 🚀

And that's not all! 📖 Eugenia went on to extend her storytelling gift to writing, releasing her first book  entitled "Why Am I Brown." This co-authored masterpiece is dedicated to instilling confidence in her Black children to navigate a world that may sometimes be unkind to them. 🌍

🌈 The book celebrates the rich diversity of brown skin, offering an empowering way for Black parents and others to have racial conversations with their children and reminding them of the incredible power of knowing and embracing one's true identity. 🙌💖

Three wisdom gems from Eugenia:


Listen to your inner voice and compass. It is your most reliable and faithful guide.  


Be very afraid. Confront your fear and it will lose its power over you


Just talk to people and be human. It gives others space to be human too and creates genuine connections beyond hierarchy and other superficial social barriers 



Tune in and be inspired by Eugenia’s purposeful journey and how she continues to drive impact around her. 

You can purchase Eugenia book, Why Am I Brown via the following links: 

Worldwide Shipping:  https://shorturl.at/fpN17

Netherlands: https://shorturl.at/fiqC6

Follow her page: https://instagram.com/why_am_i_brown?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

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To all the black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊 

🛠️🔍 What's in Your Career Resilience Toolkit? 🌟

Inspired by our guest Rebecca Muriuki, who rose above the challenges in her career to find her path, we've brought back Katekani Mabasa to delve deep into the concept of career resilience and what it takes to cultivate it.

💼 The conversation distinguishes career resilience from its close cousin, staying power. You may need to exercise one or the other at different stages of your career, so it's crucial to recognize which is required and when. However, both tools are similar: cultivating authenticity and having a support system or "board of directors" who can guide your decision-making in pivotal moments. Above all,  Authenticity acts as your career's GPS to success! By embracing your true self, you attract the right opportunities and build meaningful connections that serve as lifelines during times of both major and minor career shifts

Three wisdom gems from this Nancy and Katekani


A board of directors who advise on different facets of life is fundamental to your career resilience toolkit


Authenticity is your GPS to career success! 


While embracing authenticity may mean attracting fewer supporters, those who stand by you will form an unwavering and powerful support network



Related episode:  ⁠https://bit.ly/BsquaredCRebeccaEp⁠ 

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To all the black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊

This month, we are thrilled to introduce you to Rebecca Muriuki, an associate director at a Big Four audit firm, AND a powerhouse and dynamic leadership coach who has seen it all in the corporate world!

 When Rebecca entered the corporate world, she felt thrown into the deep end, gasping for air! Despite her academic prowess, she endured multiple setbacks in advancing her career. She found that academics did not prepare her for the nuances and rigors of navigating the corporate world, especially as a Black woman. We know women in general face a glass ceiling to advance their careers, but for Black women, it's the next level! Because of being at the intersection of two marginalized identities, being a woman and being Black, 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠. They cannot even see the other side! 

 Rebecca eventually rose above it all! Through mastering visibility, resilience, and leadership, Rebecca smashed that concrete ceiling and now empowers other Black women to pave their paths to senior positions using her invaluable experiences. 

Her mantra: 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞!✨

Three wisdom gems from Rebecca: 


You can intentionally design the career you want, but it requires you to take action and intention


Have fun in life. You only live once


You go so much further when you go with other people



Tune into the full episode for more on Rebecca’s inspiring story!

Follow Rebecca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccakmuriuki/

Follow Rebecca’s company on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebecca-muriuki-consulting/ 

Join Rebecca’s Be The Boss Club: https://www.skool.com/elevateher-leaders-community/about

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To all the black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊 

How can you harmonize your life across your different priorities?



This is the key question in this month’s reflection episode on BsquaredC podcast. Inspired by our phenomenal guest Mo Sosanya- a powerhouse professional, a nurturing mother and partner, and a driven entrepreneur- Nancy and Akosua dive into their priorities and strategies for making time for them in their lives. Tactics discussed include the importance of carving out focused time for various tasks and mastering energy management, amongst other insightful tips. But above all, it's clear: discipline is the secret sauce to unlocking productivity💪 !



Three wisdom gems from Nancy and Akosua: 


Planning and blocking time can help maintain focus and productivity in your activities


Shifting your mindset from managing your energy, not your time can result in productivity gains


Preparing your day ahead of time sets you up for success 



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To all the black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊 

Happy Women’s History Month! 

🌟 Join us as we continue to contribute to the record of women’s history of our time, by spotlighting the experiences of Black women! This month, we're thrilled to introduce Mo Sosanya, a thriving professional in the knowledge management industry in Berlin.  But that's not all—Mo is also a mother of three, an entrepreneur, and a dedicated volunteer at Girls Talk Corporation. How does she do it all? 🤔

Tune in to this episode for Mo's inspiring story and learn how she harmonizes these diverse facets of her life. As a professional, she adapted her skills to a new culture to translate her career from Nigeria to Germany. Additionally, her network continues to play a huge role in her success. And there's one more secret weapon in her arsenal: an amazing partner in her husband, who challenges traditional norms as an African man and in general.  Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!

Wisdom gems from Mo: 


Let everyone know who you are from the start. It will be difficult to break out of a false persona in the future 


Do not make yourself small. You deserve to be here and you are not being done a favor 


Have your receipts. Be true to the skills that you say you have and no one will dispute your talent. 



Follow Mo’ side hustle: https://www.instagram.com/savourevents?igsh=MW43bG04NDllc3h6eA== 

Check out Girls Talk Corporation on here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/girls-talk-london/ 

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To all the Black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊

🌟 What does embracing vulnerability truly entail?

 Join us this month as we delve into this question in our reflection episode! 🤔 Inspired by the incredible journey of our guest, Xolisa Mapatwana, who bravely sought help during a tough phase in her career, Nancy and Akosua open up about their own experiences with vulnerability. From Akosua's adaptation to her master's program in Germany to Nancy's mental health battle, our co-hosts courageously explore how they navigated through these challenging times. 💪 Feeling psychologically safe, especially at work, emerged as a pivotal aspect of their journeys, but we all know this isn't a privilege everyone has! 



Tune into this episode for more and be inspired to lean into your vulnerability!

💎 Three wisdom gems from Nancy and Akosua are:


It’s ok not to be ok 


Supportive managers play a crucial role in creating a safe space for vulnerability


Let’s hold space for those who feel like they cannot be vulnerable because they do not feel safe in their environments



Have a listen to the following related episodes

Xolisa’s episode: https://bit.ly/BsquaredCXolisaEp

Omena’s episode ( season 2): https://bit.ly/BsquaredCOmena 

Follow Omena’s organization, Creative Jam Sessions: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-jam-session/

Read Nancy’s mental health crisis stories below! 

The original story: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/slowing-down-my-mental-health-crisis-what-i-am-from-nancy/?trackingId=UKVGbf3NTV%2B7F7r%2BCornrw%3D%3D

How psychological safety helped her: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-psychological-safety-personal-account-when-being-nancy/?trackingId=dggP%2FuHBTbeF7heZzwyhIw%3D%3D 

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To all the black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊