She Thrives: A Safety in the Workplace Podcast

Welcome to the She Thrives Podcast. 

A podcast by African Women on Board (AWB) taking a hard look at workplace violence while revealing its prevalence in both corporate and non-corporate environments, including marketplaces, restaurants, homes, hospitals, and online.

Episode 1 of She Thrives, A Safety in the Workplace Podcast Series, features Habiba Balogun an Organization Effectiveness Consultant and Giti Chandra, Senior Researcher and Lecturer, Gender Equality Studies and Training (GEST) program at the University of Iceland. 

Prof. Chioma Agomo (Professor of Law, University of Lagos) and Sarah Ologun (Head, Consulting Unit, WARIF) discuss a student's  experience with sexual harassment.

Toolz Oniru-Demurien (Director of Programmes Beat99.9FM),  Ufuoma McDermott (Actor, Producer and Director) and Michelle Bello (Filmmaker) discuss a makeup artist's experience with cyberbullying.

Inem King (Program Manager, African Women on Board) and Jennifer Esiaba (CEO, MariamGrey Pharmacy) discuss a domestic worker's experience with violence in the workplace.

Nicolette Naylor (International Program Director - Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice, Ford Foundation) and Uche Ofodile (CEO, MTN Benin) discuss a banker's experience with violence in the workplace.

A waitress gets slapped by a client for mixing up an order. Listen to her story with opinions from Olawunmi Oyedeji (CEO, Viesan Media Concept), Susan Eze (Actor, TV Host) and host, Omoye Uzamere (Actor, Producer).

A taxi driver was assaulted by some passengers in Lagos, Nigeria. She shares her experience with Francesca Uriri (Founder, Leading Ladies Africa), Prof. Bose Afolabi (OB/GYN College of Medicine, University of Lagos), Dr Mosope Akeredolu (Orthodontist, Dulce247 Dental) and Omoye Uzamere (Actor & Host).

Mama Miracle is assaulted daily by her husband in her canteen. He steals her money and shames her in the presence of their children and friends.

She shares her experience with Chidinma Lawanson (Country Head Nigeria, Mastercard Foundation), Fola Aiyesimoju (Group Managing Director, UAC of Nigeria Plc) and Omoye Uzamere (Host).

Ada works closely with a Pastor but faces abuse from his wife. She shares her story with Flourish Peters (Lead Pastor, Logic Church), Busola Dakolo (Brand Photographer & Women Rights Activist) and host, Omoye Uzamere.