Explore every episode of the podcast W.E W.I.N Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Ep.5 Trustworthy AI for Africa: Dr. Jania Okwechime on Closing the STEM Gap | 24 Oct 2025 | 00:45:52 | |
What was it like to build face recognition technology way before we used it to unlock our phones? Dr. Jania Okwechime shares her journey of dedicating her academic career to pushing the boundaries of computer science and what prompted her significant shift into the world of forensic technology to "fight financial crime". We discuss the culture shock of moving from a university to a corporate environment and dive deep into her advocacy for "Trustworthy AI". Dr. Jania explains what this means for Africa and what must be addressed to build AI that is "relevant for the continent's specific needs". Finally, we explore a topic dear to our hearts: what can be done for young girls and women to embrace STEM in Africa, especially where infrastructural constraints like poor power, internet access, and poverty exist. | |||
| Ep. 4 Building the Future: Florina Minzat on Smart Buildings, Carbon Reduction, and High-Stakes Systems | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:51:32 | |
What can managing complex, high-stakes systems in the aviation industry teach you about tackling the climate emergency? Aeronautical engineer turned climate tech co-founder Florina Minzat shares her journey. We discuss her vision for the future of smart, sustainable buildings and how her company, EcothermiQ, provides innovative, low-embodied carbon technology. If she is wildly successful, how will our homes and offices feel different in 10 to 20 years? | |||
| Ep. 3 Going Off-Script: Mary Chukwuma on Fighting Back, On-Screen and Off | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:32:57 | |
What happens when an actress defies the script? In a powerful story, Nollywood star Mary Chukwuma went off-script while playing a victim of domestic violence and chose to fight back—a moment of improvisation the director kept. This conversation is about rewriting the scripts we’re handed. Mary discusses how this mindset applies to her career as an actor and costume designer, where developing a complementary skill is key for thriving long-term in the industry. We also explore the pressure to conform to damaging beauty standards, including a candid conversation about skin bleaching and what it says about the definitions of beauty and success promoted to women. This episode is for every woman who is ready to write her own ending. | |||
| Ep. 1 The Survivor's Playbook: Anna Insam on Building a Sales Machine and a Life on Your Own Terms | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:52:08 | |
What is the key to building an effective sales process with limited resources? Drawing from her experience reducing customer acquisition costs by 40% in one quarter for early-stage startups, Anna Insam provides a playbook for founders. But this is a story of more than business. As a survivor of domestic violence, Anna also shares what the word 'empowered' truly means within a healthcare context and offers advice for other survivors with a powerful ambition to build a venture on their own terms. | |||
| Ep. 2 The ROI of Wellness: A Conversation on Food, Mood, and Corporate Health with Sherese Ijewere | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:26:37 | |
What is the true return on investment when a company takes employee health seriously? Corporate wellness expert Sherese Ijewere joins us to discuss the pushback she gets from leaders and how her Caribbean heritage influences her approach to nutrition in Nigeria. We explore the crucial link between what women eat and their ability to manage immense pressure , and the one simple step you can take this week to begin taking charge of your health. | |||
| Ep. 0 - Welcome to the W.E W.I.N Podcast | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:05:07 | |