IWB Immigrant Women in Business

As a founding member of IWB, I combine 15+ years in finance with $2M+ raised to guide high-achieving professionals and immigrants in building scalable, fundable, and freedom-driven businesses.

Founding Member

The Money Mint

My focus is on providing comprehensive financial solutions to individuals and businesses. 

With over 15 years of industry experience, I leverage funding strategies and structure deals to help you achieve your financial goals and secure the best options available. 

At The Money Mint, our mission is to support individuals and businesses through various financial services. These include mortgages, small business loans, commercial real estate financing, equipment purchase loans, working capital loans, invoice financing, and more. 

A team of former banking executives, realtors, and investment specialists collaborate to deliver tailored financial advice and support. This ensures clients navigate the complexities of securing funding with ease, helping Canadians obtain the necessary funding for growth, stability, and building wealth.

Financial Strategist

Owndra Digital

You’ve spent your best years building someone else’s dream.

It’s time to OWN yours.

Owndra is a movement helping high-achieving women turn their expertise into digital income so they can live on their OWN terms.

I believe wealth, independence, and impact are possible for every woman. That’s why I help them Pivot. Profit. Thrive.

Through The OWN Accelerator™, I guide ambitious professionals to launch scalable offers, grow visibility, and create freedom beyond their 9-5.

What you’ll get inside the 90-Day Roadmap:

A proven system to turn your expertise into a digital income stream

Strategic support to launch or scale with clarity and confidence

Accountability from someone who’s built, pivoted, and helped others do the same

This is for women ready to take ownership of their careers, their voice, and their income.

My clients have pivoted careers, launched $20K+ businesses, and tripled their income because they stopped waiting for permission and started OWNING their next chapter.

If this sounds like you, here’s what to do next:

📍 Book a free discovery call in the Featured section.

I’ll see you on the inside.

Founder & Head Business Coach

SHALOM MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED

As the pioneer CEO of the bank, I spearheaded the overall Strategy formulation, Operations management, Risk Management, Talent Management, Product Design Management, and Business Development Initiatives.

Key Highlights:

- Achieved an exponential growth of the loan portfolio by over 80% MoM within 6 months of the banks inception demonstrating robust business scalability and market penetration.

- Successfully launched new revenue streams through focusing on micro lending and loans to small and medium businesses. This led to astounding growth of the micro loan portfolio by over 800% MoM within 3 months.

- Innovatively established interactive, Tech and Service-Led channels, resulting in a significant 60% reduction in complaints and improved Turnaround Time (TAT) for credit disbursement.

- Implement robust risk controls, keeping special accounts within regulatory thresholds, and ensuring collections above 90% MoM.

- Strengthened investor confidence and stakeholder trust through successful recapitalization of the organization in line with regulatory guidelines in 2022 increasing the bank’s assets by 76%.

-Mentor and empower an exceptional team of professionals and peers, catalyzing their individual journeys towards entrepreneurial success within the financial services industry..

Co-Founder

Zenith Bank Plc

-Managed the USAID/Nigeria $10m loan portfolio guarantee to provide long-term mortgages for qualifying individuals based on risk acceptance criteria. Achieved disbursement of over 80%.

Head, Product Team - Corporate/Commercial Banking Group

REAL ESTATE 
PROJECT NAME:7B Alexander Avenue, Ikoyi.- 20 apartments located in the prime real estate area of Ikoyi, Lagos.
- Project Cost: USD $20,000,000 I Project Duration: 18 months I Architects: Great Earth Architects, Beijing China I Contractor: Shenyang The North Construction Group - Shenyang, China

-Provided comprehensive project details and rationale to key stakeholders.
-Spearheaded the management of the development and portfolio marketing plan in coordination with sales and marketing leadership, ensuring cohesive execution and maximum market impact.
-Achieved a measurable increase in sales revenue by 80% within the first six months of implementing pricing strategies and targeted marketing campaigns.

PROJECT NAME: Twin Towers - 6/8 Ozumba Mbadiwe, Lagos I DESCRIPTION: Two 15-storey towers with state-of-the-art facilities
-Conducted project appraisals resulting in a 25% increase in projected ROI.
-Managed funds disbursement with a 95% accuracy rate for project milestones, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing financial discrepancies.
-Successfully delivered the project within budget and ahead of schedule, exceeding client expectations and earning commendation for exceptional project management.

CONSUMER CREDIT 
-Collaborated in loan underwriting and pre-qualification for customers and businesses
-Appraised all request to the disbursement team and prepared files for final disbursement
-Appraised credit request in line with the banks risk acceptance criteria 
-Grew the banks portfolio by over 80% in loan assets.

Program Manager- Real Estate Development, Mortgages, Consumer Lending Credit Group

Business Funding Strategist I I help Entrepreneurs secure funding for business purchase/expansion | Co-Founder in Financial Services | 100+ successful clients | “DM me”

In 2016, I took a bold leap.

I pitched a vision, raised over $2 million in funding, and built a microfinance bank from scratch, one that has helped over 500 entrepreneurs access the capital, clarity, and structure needed to grow.

But even before that, I spent nearly a decade in corporate finance watching brilliant professionals stay stuck in systems that limited their income, creativity, and power.

I knew there had to be another way.

Today, I coach high-achieving women ready to make that same leap from employee to empowered founder.

These are women who already have extensive professional experience.

What they need is a roadmap to monetize their expertise, show up with confidence online, and build digital income streams, without quitting their 9-5.

Clients I work with have:
* Launched their first digital offer in under 6 weeks
* Landed $3K+ clients from LinkedIn without ads or funnels
* Rebuilt confidence after years of playing small in the corporate world
* Transitioned from finance roles to owning purpose-driven businesses

My coaching helps you:
* Turn your professional expertise into a scalable offer
* Build visibility on LinkedIn and grow your audience
* Create sustainable income without burnout
* Transition from career to on your terms

You don’t need another degree.

You need a system, a strategy, and someone who’s walked the path.

Let’s build your OWN platform.

DM me “OWN” to start your transition from employee to empowered founder.

Erhi Ojoboh MBA, PMP®, SAFe®

People think confidence means being fearless.
It doesn’t.

Confidence is saying,
“I’m terrified… but I’ll still go.”

For years, I tried to fix my fear before starting.

But fear doesn’t go away.
It just learns to sit quietly.

These days, I treat it like a passenger. It can ride along.

But it doesn’t get to touch the wheel.

Every time I move anyway,
fear shrinks and trust grows.
That’s the real bet.

Not that it’ll be easy.
Not that you won’t stumble.

But that you’ll keep driving even with trembling hands

because deep down, you finally trust the driver. 

And that’s where confidence begins.

♻️ Repost this for everyone who’s scared, but moving anyway.

Erhi Ojoboh MBA, PMP®

I help high-achieving women turn their expertise into high-ticket digital businesses they OWN | $2M+ raised in Series A | Financial Services Co-Founder | Speaker | DM “OWN”

This week humbled me.
Can I be real with you for a second?

I had a moment on Wednesday where I stared at my laptop and thought, “Am I even cut out for this?”

You know those weeks where nothing goes viral…

your inbox is quieter than usual…

and that voice in your head whispers, “Maybe you should just go back”?

Yeah. That was me.

But then yesterday, something shifted.

A woman I’ve never met sent me a DM:

“I’ve been following you for 3 months. I finally left my toxic job. Your posts gave me the courage. Thank you.”

And just like that… I remembered why I do this.

Not for the algorithm.
Not for the vanity metrics.
Not even for the money (though let’s be honest, that part is nice 😂).

I do this because someone out there is watching…

waiting for permission to believe in themselves.

And if my messy, imperfect journey can be that permission slip…

Then every quiet week, every doubt, every “failure” is worth it.

📌 Here’s What I Want You to Remember This Weekend:

Your impact is bigger than you think.

The post you almost didn’t publish?
Someone screenshotted it.

The story you thought was “too vulnerable”? Someone saw themselves in it and finally felt less alone.

The advice you think is “too obvious”? It’s exactly what someone needed to hear today.

You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re planting seeds you can’t see yet.

So this weekend, I need you to do something for me:

Stop comparing your Chapter 3 to someone else’s Chapter 20.

Stop shrinking your voice because it doesn’t sound perfect.

Your story matters.
Your expertise matters.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS.

(And if no one told you this week, I’m proud of you. For showing up. For trying. For not giving up.)

Now go rest. You’ve earned it🙌🏾

Have an amazing weekend ❤️

What’s one thing you’re proud of this week: big or small?

♻️ Repost for someone who needs to hear they’re doing better than they think.

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The “good girl” conditioning that made you likable is the same conditioning that’s keeping you poor.

Here are 7 ways we’ve been wired to play small (and why it’s costing you everything):

1.	“Be nice; don’t make waves.”
↳ Reality: Nice gets you overlooked, not promoted.
↳ Directness gets you respect.

2.	“Don’t be too ambitious; it’s not attractive.”
↳ Reality: Your ambition isn’t something to apologize for.
↳ It’s your competitive advantage.

3.	“Wait your turn; good things come to those who wait.”
↳ Reality: While you’re waiting, someone less qualified is asking.
↳ Permission is a trap. Take the seat.

4.	“Don’t talk about money; it’s impolite.”
↳ Reality: Silence about salary keeps the pay gap alive.
↳ Negotiation is how you close it.

5.	“Downplay your achievements; let the work speak.”
↳ Reality: Your work is silent. You need to be more visible.
↳ Advocacy isn’t arrogance, it’s strategy💯.

6.	“Be the helper; support everyone else first.”
↳ Reality: Endless supporting roles don’t lead to the spotlight.
↳ Supporting yourself isn’t selfish, it’s survival.

7.	“Fit in; don’t be too much.”
↳ Reality: “Too much” is exactly what makes you unforgettable.
↳ Your difference is your super power.

The world taught us to shrink.
To smile more. Apologize faster. Take up less space.

But here’s what I know now:

The boxes we’ve been taught to fit into weren’t designed for our success, they were designed for our compliance.

You weren’t born to be small.
You were born to be seen, heard, and impossible to ignore. 

Stop editing yourself down.
Stop waiting for permission.
Stop making yourself digestible for people who can’t handle your full flavor.

The version of you that’s “too much” for some rooms?

That’s the version that builds empires.

Be bold. 
Be loud. 
Be unapologetically you.

The world doesn’t need another woman playing small.

It needs YOU at full volume.

🔁 Know a woman who needs to read this? Share it with her.

Post inspired by my friend David🙏🏽

She had 9 years of supply chain experience.

An MBA.

Certifications most people can’t pronounce.

And she was Googling “how to start a side hustle” at 11pm on a Tuesday.

When we got on a call, I asked her:
“What do companies pay you $120K/year to do?”

Her answer: “Optimize procurement processes, reduce vendor costs, negotiate contracts…”

Me: “And you don’t think someone would pay you $8K to do that for their company in 6 weeks?”

She laughed. “Who would hire me? I’m not a consultant.”

3 months later, she closed $27K in contracts.

Same skills. Same expertise.
Different packaging.

Here’s the truth most corporate professionals miss:

You don’t need a new skill set to build a consulting business.

You need to stop thinking like an employee.

Employees trade time for money and wait for approval.

Consultants trade expertise for premium fees and create their own opportunities.

The companies hiring you already paying consultants.

Just not you. Yet.

Because you’re still showing up as the person who does great work.

Not the expert who solves $100K problems.

I’ve worked with clients who thought they needed:
❌ A bigger platform
❌ A perfect website
❌ More credentials

What they actually needed:
✅ Clarity on their high-value offer
✅ Confidence to name their price
✅ A simple system to find their first clients

If you’ve been the smartest person in the room but you’re still waiting for someone to notice…

It’s not an expertise problem.

It’s a positioning problem. 

♻️ Share this with a high-performer who’s been undervalued too long.

📩 DM me “OWN” if you’re ready to turn corporate skills into a consulting offer people actually pay for.

Most people don’t pivot because they’re stuck.

They stay stuck because they never pivot.

For years, I checked all the boxes:

📌 Pharmacy degree  
📌 Successful finance career  
📌 Stability, structure, status

But something still felt off.

Not because I wasn’t good at it…

But because I knew I was made for more.

The hardest part of a pivot isn’t starting over.

It’s unlearning the life you built on autopilot.

Here’s what I realized after pivoting three times:

1. Success can be a stronger trap than failure.

It’s easy to leave what’s not working. Harder to walk away from what is.

2. People will praise the version of you that serves them most.

Not necessarily the one that’s most true to you.

3. You don’t find your purpose. You choose it.

Then build the courage to pursue it before it makes sense.

4. Every pivot is a vote for your future.

And you never run out of chances to choose again.

5. The longer you wait, the louder the fear gets.

But momentum quiets doubt. Start.

You’re more ready than you feel.

You don’t owe the world a version of yourself that’s well-packaged but deeply unfulfilled.

If something’s stirring in you, trust it.

Your pivot might look messy.

It might not make sense to others.

But it could be the most powerful thing you ever do.

You weren’t just made to fit in a system.

You were made to design a life you’re wildly proud of.

What’s one pivot you know you need to make but haven’t yet?

♻️ Repost for someone who’s been waiting for a sign. This is it.🔥

They say “believe in yourself.”
But nobody talks about what to do when your mind won’t listen.

Because the real truth is this:

Self-doubt doesn’t show up when you’re weak.

It shows up when you’re growing.

It shows up when you’re stepping into rooms your past wasn’t prepared for.

It shows up when the future version of you is louder than the familiar version you’re trying to outgrow.

And the more you rise, the more that old voice tries to pull you back.

Not because you’re unqualified…
but because you’re becoming someone your old identity doesn’t recognize.

This weekend, I noticed something:

Every time I felt doubt creeping in, it wasn’t a sign to stop.

It was a sign that I had stepped into a bigger version of myself.

A version that required new courage, new language, new confidence.

So I shifted my perspective:
Self-doubt isn’t the enemy.
Self-doubt is evidence.
Evidence that you are moving.
Evidence that you are expanding.
Evidence that you are standing in unfamiliar territory, because you have outgrown the old one.

If you feel doubt, it means you’re already becoming the person you used to pray to be.

Don’t stop now.

♻️ Repost to remind someone: Doubt isn’t a setback, it’s a signal that growth is happening.

I quit a job I loved because of something my boss never said out loud:

“I don’t trust you.”

They hired me for my experience, my ideas, my leadership.

Then second-guessed every decision, rewrote my work, and showed up to meetings I was running.

So I stopped trying to lead.

Not because I couldn’t.

Because I knew whatever I built would be undone.

And my team saw it all.

They stopped giving their best too. 

They knew there was no point.

Eventually, they started leaving.

That’s when I learned the hardest lesson about leadership:

Control is not leadership.

Trust is.

Being a good boss means hiring talented people and getting out of their way.

If you’re building a team, start with trust.

It’s not just the foundation for great culture.

It’s how you keep your best people.

What’s your experience? Have you worked for a leader who trusted you, or one who didn’t?

♻️ Repost if this resonated
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I watched my friend spiral for six months over a deal that fell through.

“I had it. It was mine. They took it away.”

But it was never hers.

Because until the contract is signed, the money is wired, and the work begins, it’s just a possibility.

Not a promise.

The truth?

Whether you’re building a business or searching for your next role:

You’re going to lose things you thought were guaranteed.

The client who “verbally committed” but never returned your email.

The final-round interview that felt perfect, until they went with an internal candidate.

The partnership that seemed like destiny until they ghosted.

The job offer that was “almost yours” before the hiring freeze hit.

And you’ll grieve it like a breakup. That’s real. Feel it.

But here’s the shift that changes everything:

Don’t let what never materialized steal what’s still possible.

Because while you’re stuck replaying the “almost,” someone else is already on the next train.

The fastest way to stay stuck is obsessing over the one that got away.

The fastest way to win is showing up for the one that’s coming.

Let go of the “almost.” 

Your real opportunity is already on its way.

♻️ Repost for someone still waiting on the platform.

My client texted me yesterday:

I only signed one client last month. I feel like I’m failing.

One client = $11,000.

She made more in 30 days than most people make in two months at a job.

And she felt like she was failing.

I sat with that for a minute.

Because I’ve been there too.

You know why she felt that way?

Because she was measuring her beginning against someone else’s middle.

Scrolling LinkedIn seeing people post about their “best month ever.”

Watching consultants who are “fully booked.”

Comparing her ONE to someone else’s MANY.

And completely missing the miracle of what she’d actually done.

So here’s what I told her (and what I need you to hear):

Stop measuring your wins by someone else’s highlight reel.

That person posting about their 7-figure launch? You didn’t see the 3 years of silence before that.

The consultant booked out for months? They started with one client too.

Your progress is real even if it’s not viral.

Your growth counts even if no one’s applauding.

Your one client, your first sale, your quiet consistency, that’s not “just” anything.

That’s the foundation everything else is built on.

📌 Acknowledge what you HAVE accomplished.

Not what you didn’t.

Not what someone else did.

What YOU did.

Because I guarantee it’s more than you’re giving yourself credit for.

You’re not behind.

You’re building.

And that’s enough.

What’s one win from this week, big or small, that you’re claiming right now?

♻️ Repost for someone who’s been too hard on themselves lately.

I once worked with someone who was short-tempered, blunt, and always “too busy.”

At first, I labeled her: difficult.

But one day, I found out she was quietly caring for a special needs child.

Suddenly, her sharpness looked less like rudeness…and more like exhaustion in disguise.

Here’s the thing:

Most people don’t announce the invisible battles they’re fighting.

They just show up:
→ Tired
→ Distracted
→ Irritable

And hope no one notices.

That’s why kindness is not optional.

It’s not a “nice-to-have.”

It’s leadership.

It’s oxygen for humans who are quietly running out of air.

When in doubt, assume the person in front of you is carrying something heavy.

Because 9 times out of 10… they are.

Kindness doesn’t show up in dashboards.

It won’t win you awards.

But years from now, they won’t remember your title.

They’ll remember how you made them feel when they were at their lowest.

Let kindness be your legacy.

♻️ Repost if you believe kindness is most powerful leadership skill there is.

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Innovation || Startups || Founder Anutio || Investor || Sustainability || Fintech || Blockchain || EdTech || AI || Web3

I’m a curious generalist who loves solving complex problems, challenging the status quo, and building solutions that help people and organizations grow. I’ve always been drawn to work that connects strategy with people. My current focus is building AI tools, systems and partnerships to help businesses achieve their goals. 

As Founder of Anutio, I help organizations achieve bottom-line revenue by mapping business goals to employees' career development needs. Anutio helps organizations visually see, understand, and grow their people by mapping skills to business capability needs, uncovering internal talent, and connecting employees to meaningful growth opportunities —  making career development planning and allocation of training budget more measurable, tangible, transparent, and human.

I truly enjoy turning abstract ideas into practical outcomes, working closely with teams to translate insights into real solutions that make a difference.

Ehi Agbonlahor

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12 months Paid Internship 
for new graduates, searching for 
entry level roles to build experience? 

If you're stuck between 
➡️ no experience, and 
➡️ no job to build experience 

Ontario Internship Program 
can be your launchpad. 

Check the link below 
for eligibility requirements.

📌 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eGtXqEQw

Deadline: January 30, 2026

Good luck, you’ve got this.

Ehi Agbonlahor 

Entrepreneurship Tour with Dublin City University Executive MBA Class.

I had the privilege of opening the 
Toronto tour with an incredible panel

👉 Dr. Ron Dembo of riskthinking.AI 
👉 Sophie of Orbit Accountants 
👉 Murray of CITIZN AI 
👉 And my humble self repping Anutio 

We shared our experience of the Entrepreneurship ecosystem in Toronto 

A thoughtful conversation that
flowed across experience, 
impact, and innovation 

We talked about; 
➡️ BTS of entrepreneurship
➡️ Making the best decisions with incomplete data
➡️ Surviving long enough to succeed, and 
➡️ Staying curious as technology especially 
AI reshapes the business landscape.

I shared my journey with Anutio, 

🔹Building in Toronto, 
🔹 Why creating access to opportunities 
matters deeply to me.
🔹 And how Anutio is using AI to help
humans stay relevant in the future of work 

One line from the session still lingers with me:

“The original computer was human.”

Dont be afraid of AI taking jobs.

The human race has come 
through this path before.

Just make sure you're on the right side.

Prepared to take advantage of the opportunities 

no matter how far technology evolves, 
people remain at the center.

Don't be left behind.

Join Anutio 
Learn, Build, Grow. Together

Career Confidence on steroids.

"To Be Successful, You Have to Be Shameless and Stubborn"

I’ve learned that success rarely 
comes to the quiet observer.

It finds those who are a little 
shameless and a little stubborn.

📌 Shameless enough to raise their hand, 
even when they’re not fully ready.

📌 Stubborn enough to stay the course, 
even when the applause fades.

I’ve had seasons in my career 
where I felt underqualified for 
what I wanted next.

But I asked anyway. 
I reached out anyway.

Sometimes the answer was “no".
Sometimes it was silence.
But each time, I gained 

➡️ Clarity, 
➡️ Confidence, 
➡️ and one more layer of Courage.

When I first switched roles into tech, 
it wasn’t a smooth leap. 
It was a slow, messy climb.

I had to prove what I could do long 
before anyone paid attention.
That meant;

➡️ Showing up, 
➡️ Creating, 
➡️ Experimenting, 
➡️ Volunteering, 
➡️ and Finding ways to add value where I was.

And honestly? 
That’s where the growth happened, 
not in the easy wins, but in the quiet 
persistence of trying again.

Even with Anutio, 
there were moments that 
tested that stubbornness.

Building something new 
often means walking a road 
nobody else has cleared for you yet.

But every “no” became data.
Every detour became direction.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this:

🔹You don’t have to be fearless to succeed, 
🔹just shameless enough to try, 
🔹and stubborn enough to stay.


#Mindset #CareerGrowth #Leadership #Persistence #Anutio #CareerTransition

My younger brother once taught 
me a subject I didn’t understand.

Yes! my brother, who was three
 classes behind me. 😅

I remember sitting there, 
a little embarrassed at first, 
but quickly realizing how 
much sense he made.

In that moment, I learned something 
far bigger than the topic itself.

👉🏽 Wisdom doesn’t always come from who’s older.
👉🏽 Age doesn’t determine who you can learn from.

Sometimes the people behind you 
in years or experience have something 
you’ve never seen from your angle.
And if you stay humble enough, 
you’ll keep growing long after others stop.

Today, I still carry that lesson
Whether I’m learning from a student, 
a teammate, or a younger colleague, 

I remind myself: 
📌 Growth doesn’t ask for hierarchy.

✔️ So, stay curious.
✔️ Stay teachable.
Because the moment you think you’re 
too “experienced” to learn from 
someone younger…
You stop evolving.

#CareerGrowth #Leadership #LifelongLearning #GrowthMindset #Mentorship #Anutio

Most people ruin their chances 
in an interview when HR asks: 
“Why should we hire you?”

There’s only ONE way to answer 
this and it works every time.

Instead of listing random skills 
I’m hardworking… 
I’m a team player... 

Do this:

1️⃣ Start with THEIR pain.
Research the company and start 
with what they’re struggling with. 

Now you have their full attention.

2️⃣ Then bring your numbers.
Connect your experience 
directly to their pain point

That’s proof, not buzzwords.

3️⃣ Then show you fit their future.

Now you’re not just a candidate.
You’re a solution.

People don’t leave bad companies,
they leave bad managers.

And after coaching teams for years, 
these are the three habits I see over 
and over that push A-players out the door:

🔹 1. Micromanaging
A-players don’t need you to hold their hand. 
They need clarity, trust, and space to execute.

🔹 2. Taking the credit
Nothing breaks a high performer 
faster than doing the work…
and watching their manager present it as their achievement.

🔹 3. Not fighting for them
Your best people know their worth.

Great talent doesn’t quit companies.
They quit managers who don’t 
protect, trust, or advocate for them.

Ehi, you’re doing too much.
That’s what someone said to me
when I started a side project.

I had just completed 
a cybersecurity course.

And needed a project to 
apply what I learned.

It made no “career sense” at the time.
I wasn’t trying to get a job in cybersecurity.
I was just… curious.

But here’s what happened:
☑️ 2 months later, 
my learnings from that random side- 
project landed me a better-paying job.

☑️ It also became the seed 
of a second income stream.

☑️ And it gave me the confidence 
to start solving real problems without 
waiting for “permission” or a promotion.

People still say I am doing too much.
But what they really mean is:

🔸 You’re doing more than I understand.
🔸 You’re stretching beyond the limits 
I’ve placed on myself.
🔸 You’re reminding me of everything 
I’ve left on the table.

Let this be your reminder:

People will sometimes say
you’re doing too much:

🔸 When what you’re doing doesn’t 
fit the script they know.
🔸 When your curiosity doesn’t 
come with a job title.
🔸 When your path isn’t linear.

But growth rarely follows a linear path.
And curiosity is a quiet form of courage.

So explore anyway.
Learn anyway.
Build anyway.

Stay focused. Stay curious.
Your curiosity is not a distraction.
It could be your next breakthrough.

Just don’t let them convince you to shrink.


#SideProjects #CuriosityPays #CareerGrowth #SecondIncome #Visibility #BuildOutsideThe9to5 #ChallengeTheStatusQuo

We have to let you go.

If you've ever heard those words,
 you know how fast the world can shift.

One moment you’re planning your week.
The next, your badge stops working.
The email access is gone.
The group chats go quiet.

It doesn’t just sting 
It shakes your identity.
Because we tie so much of 
who we are to what we do.

Let’s be honest:
🎯 Layoffs rarely feel fair.
🎯 They aren’t always about performance, 
but they always feel personal.
🎯 The silence that follows can feel
 louder than the news itself.

You're left thinking:
➡️ Did I miss the signs?
➡️ What do I do next?
➡️ Will this gap ruin my career story?

Here’s what I tell anyone going through it 
(and what I told myself too):

✅ You are still valuable, even 
without a company email address.

✅ A layoff is not a reflection of your worth,
 it's a redirection of your journey.

✅ This is your moment to pause, 
reflect, and realign.

Tools like Anutio can help you 
figure out your next move

Not just based on what you've done, 
but based on what you're great at 
and where you're best positioned to grow.

Now is the time to:
🎯 Reposition your story.
🎯 Reconnect with your network.
🎯 Rebuild your strategy, not your shame.

✔️ You didn’t lose everything; you lost one role.
✔️ You’re not starting from scratch; 
you’re starting from experience.
✔️ And your career is not over; it’s evolving.

If you’ve been laid off, 
this is your reminder:

❌ You are not behind. 
✅ You are being re-routed.


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❤️ Like or comment if this gave you a breath of perspective today.

Nobody will hand you a job 
or a promotion just because 
you’ve spent 10+ years on the same job.

Tenure is not a ticket.

It shows loyalty, yes.
But in today’s job market, 
loyalty without growth = stagnation.

You don’t get promoted for 
how long you’ve been around.

You get promoted for the value you bring  
and how clearly you can communicate it.

I’ve met professionals with 
15 years of experience who still 
struggle to land better roles.

Why?

Because they haven’t learned 
how to position their experience.

So ask yourself:

▶️ Can you clearly articulate 
the transformation you’ve brought 
to your company over the years?

▶️ Can you show how your work 
impacted revenue, systems, or people?

▶️ Can a recruiter look at your profile 
and instantly understand what you 
bring to the table?

If the answer is “not yet,”
don’t just sit there:

🔹 Audit your experience.
🔹 Extract the wins.
🔹 Tell your story with clarity and confidence.

Because no one owes you elevation.
You earn it, with proof and positioning.

"I can’t tailor every single résumé for every role.”

I hear this at least 3 times a week 
and honestly, I get it.

Job searching can feel like a 
full-time job on its own.

So here’s a simple framework 
to make your life easier 👇🏽

✅ 1. Create a base résumé for each job title. 
Instead of rewriting your résumé 
from scratch every time, 
create 2 - 3 base versions that align 
with the core roles you’re targeting.

✅ 2. Remember, your skillset already 
qualifies you for more roles than you think.
Most professionals qualify for at least 8
different roles based on their transferable skills.

✅ 3. If you’re not sure which roles those are…
Head to Anutio; the free app that helps you:

🔹Map your career path
🔹Audit your skills
🔹Discover roles that match your strengths

It’s also a great way to prepare for conversations with your manager.

Next time they ask, 
“So, what are your career plans?”
You’ll have data-backed clarity, not guesswork.

Because the truth is:
✔️The clearer you are about your direction,
the faster the right opportunities find you.


What’s one role you’ve discovered lately 
that aligns with your existing skills 
(but you didn’t realize before)?

#CareerDevelopment #JobSearch #CareerMapping #Anutio #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

Not All Advice Should Be Followed

In 2019, someone told me:

 “Ehi, you’re too much."
"You need to tone it down.”

At the time, I didn’t fully know how to respond.

I was the girl with the bold brown hairstyles, 
the kind people whispered about in hallways.

✔️ The one who asked “too many questions,” 
✔️ spoke with conviction, 
✔️ and showed up with ideas that 
felt bigger than my job title.

And I remember thinking, maybe they’re right.
Maybe if I toned it down a little, I’d fit in better.

But here’s what I’ve learned since then:

📌 Sometimes, people don’t mean 
to shrink you, they just can’t 
handle your full volume.

➡️ That boldness they call “too much” 
might actually be your difference.
➡️ The curiosity they find “disruptive” 
might be your superpower.

And the version of you they’re 
uncomfortable with might be 
the exact one that opens doors 
you’ve been praying for.

If I had listened back then, 
I probably wouldn’t be doing 
half of what I do now; 
🔹lecturing,
🔹mentoring,
🔹building Anutio,
🔹and helping people find
their voice in their careers.

✅I kept the hairstyles.
✅I kept asking questions.

And somehow, those very things 
that made me “too much” became 
the things that set me apart.

🎯So here’s my little reminder to you:

✅ Not every advice deserves obedience.
✅ Filter it. 
✅ Keep what builds you.
✅ Release what boxes you in.

Because the world doesn’t need 
a toned-down version of you, 
it needs you, in full colour. 

#Authenticity #CareerGrowth #Leadership #PersonalBrand #Anutio #Mindset

My friend gets a raise every six months.

This doesn't happen by luck or magic. 
🔹She knows her worth,
🔹Delivers on her job 
🔹And clearly showcases 
her value and achievements.

Most professionals leave money 
on the table without even knowing it.

❌ Not because they aren’t qualified…
✔️ But because they’ve never been 
taught how to negotiate.

I know because, 
I have made this same mistake

If you’re uncomfortable talking about money, here’s a quick guide:

✴️ Know your worth.
Use market data. 
Understand your value. 
Don’t just accept what’s offered.

✴️Let them speak first.
When possible, let the employer 
make the first offer. It gives you leverage.

✴️Never negotiate blindly.
Prepare. 
Practice your pitch. 
Write down your key wins and metrics.

✴️Talk value, not just needs.
Don’t say “I need more because 
my rent increased.”

Say “Here’s the ROI I bring to this role. 
Let’s match it with the right package.”

✴️Be ready to walk away.
The confidence to negotiate well 
comes from knowing your boundaries.

Negotiation is not greed.
It’s stewardship of your value.

Show Up. 
Speak Up. 
The World Can’t Celebrate What It Can’t See.

For a long time, I struggled with showing up.
Not the physical kind, 
I was present in meetings, 
volunteered for things, 
did great work.

But I kept my achievements quiet.
Because I didn’t want to sound 
like I was bragging.

Because “the work should speak for itself,” right?

Except  it doesn’t.

It whispers.
And most times, no one’s even listening.

I remember the first time I shared 
one of my milestones publicly.
It was about being recognized for a program. 
I almost didn’t post it.
But when I did, something shifted.

➡️ People reached out.
➡️ Opportunities came in.

And it wasn’t because I suddenly became “better.”
It was because I became visible.

Since then, I’ve learned that; 
❌ Showing up isn’t arrogance, 
✔️ It’s accountability to your own growth.

✅ Talking about your achievements creates 
room for others to see what’s possible.

Because that one post could:
🔹 Inspire someone who’s just starting out.
🔹 Attract a collaborator who’s been 
looking for what you do.
🔹 Remind you how far you’ve 
come on days you forget.

📌 Some of the biggest doors that 
opened for me from being invited 
➡️ to speak at events, 
➡️ to building Anutio, 
➡️ to mentoring emerging professionals 
all started because I showed up and shared.

So here’s your gentle nudge:

Stop waiting for permission to 
be proud of yourself.

✔️ Your story deserves space.
✔️ Your growth deserves light.

You never know who’s watching, 
or what’s waiting  on the other 
side of your visibility.

#Leadership #Visibility #CareerGrowth #PersonalBrand #Anutio #Mindset

The philosophy of great leadership is simple:

Make yourself irrelevant as quickly as possible.

Great managers don't seek the spotlight; 
they build systems and empower
people so the work flows even 
when they're not in the room.

Here’s the breakdown:

➡️ Hire smart people.
➡️ Train them to make decisions 
without asking permission.
➡️ Build robust systems.
➡️ When the team succeeds, 
step back and say, 
"They did this."

Your job isn't to be the hero. 
Your job is to build heroes. 

#Leadership #ManagementTips #TeamEmpowerment

If you want a promotion,
here’s what you need to stop doing...

I talk to professionals every day who feel stuck.
They’ve been in their roles for 2 - 3 years.
🔹They work hard. 
🔹They meet their targets.
And yet… no promotion.

When I ask what they’ve tried, 
the answer is always the same:

“I'm just hoping my work speaks for itself.”

That’s the biggest career myth.

Here are 4 things to stop doing 
if you want to get promoted:

1. Stop waiting to be noticed.
People are busy. 
Your manager has their own goals.
If you don’t advocate for yourself, 
you’ll stay in the background.

2. Stop focusing only on execution.
Promotion isn’t about output, 
it’s about impact.
Start asking: 
"What value did this task create?"

3. Stop avoiding uncomfortable conversations.
You’ll need to ask:
➡️ “What does success look like 
for promotion or for a raise?”
➡️ “What gaps should I close to 
be considered?”

4. Stop assuming more hours = more value.
Strategic contribution > working overtime.
Ask yourself: 
"Am I driving results or just staying busy?"

Want to get promoted?

🎯 Start positioning yourself like 
the next-level leader, not the loyal doer.

#PromotionTips #HowToGetPromoted #CareerStrategy #Anutio #ProductManagerPath #GrowthMindset

During my panel session 
at the Dublin City University programme, 

I emphasized something
I’ve learned over time:

You may be one person out of thousands 
who thinks your idea is worth pursuing 
but that conviction is your superpower.

🎯 Stay stubborn about the vision, 
but open-minded about how 
the problem gets solved. 
That’s where real innovation happens.

Entrepreneurship is a mindset
 one that blends 
🔹resilience, 
🔹curiosity, and
 🔹the courage to explore problems deeply.

Be stubborn about your purpose, 
open-minded about the process, 
and bold enough to take risks.

7 underrated career moves 
that pay off long-term.

(But most professionals ignore them)

Everyone talks about 
promotions and job changes.

But real, lasting career growth is built 
on the quiet, strategic moves no one 
claps for yet they make all the difference.

Here are 7 that work:

🎯 Conducting a skills audit every 6 months.
→ Helps you stay aware of your value 
and stay ready for opportunities.

🎯 Building your internal brand within 
your current company or community.
→ Let people at work know what 
you do well, don’t assume they see it.

 🎯 Creating a ‘career clarity document’
→ A living doc of your wins, skills, and 
growth areas. It helps you stay aligned.
→ Leverage AI for this. 
Anutio Achievement tracking 
is your best companion for this

🎯 Volunteering for cross-functional projects
→ Exposure + visibility = Opportunities 

🎯 Booking 1:1s with senior colleagues
→ These conversations give you 
insight and even sponsorship.

🎯 Improving your storytelling ability
→ How you talk about your work 
matters as much as the work itself.

🎯 Investing in a career coach 
BEFORE you’re stuck
→ Don’t wait for confusion or 
burnout to get help.

Three signs you're not ready to be a manager yet.

Most people think being a manager 
is about a title, it’s not. 
It’s about mindset.

✅ If you blame others when 
things go wrong… you’re not ready. 
Leaders own the wins and the losses.

✅ If you avoid hard conversations… 
you’re not ready. 
Growth requires honesty, not people-pleasing.

✅ And the real test: if you can’t 
delegate… you’re not ready. 
Leaders don’t do everything themselves, 
they empower others.

Management isn’t about control.
It’s about responsibility, courage, 
and the ability to multiply your 
impact through people.

Are YOU ready?

You won’t always know what’s next and that’s okay

I used to think successful careers 
were built on certainty.
Now I know, they’re built on courage.

🔹Courage to try something new.
🔹Courage to start over.
🔹Courage to keep showing up 
even when your path feels unclear.

I thought I wanted to be on the trading floor

At some point, 
➡️ I wanted to be a portfolio manager
➡️ Later I thought I wanted to be in Market Risk
➡️ Then it was cybersecurity,
➡️ Later it was Digital Marketing.

And I experimented and tried out all of them.
Either through a 9-5
Or through freelancing or supporting a startup.

Some I hated. 
But each one added a layer of expertise
And unique perspectives that 
made me standout in the next role

When I left Risk Management 
to explore Tech, I was terrified.
I worried I’d wasted time. 
That I’d have to prove myself all over again.

But that season taught me 
something I hold close:

✅ Clarity comes through 
movement, not waiting.

📌 I landed my first product role 
because of my ability to initiate things.

✔️ You can't fake it if you don't have it.
And it came through in my interviews.

Every experience, 
even the uncomfortable ones 
shaped who I am and how I lead today.

That’s what inspired Anutio to 
☑️ Give others a way to see their progress clearly, 
☑️ Get into the art of DOING INSTEAD OF WAITING
☑️ To connect the dots, and 
☑️ To believe in the journey they’re building.

So if you’re standing at the edge 
of change right now, wondering 
if it’s too late or too risky, remember this:

🎯 You don’t need to have it all figured out. 
🎯 You just need to take the next step.

What’s one transition that changed you
 for the better, even if it didn’t make
 sense at first? 
I’d love to read your story.

#CareerTransition #Reflection #Leadership #CareerMapping #Anutio

“I don’t even know what I want to do anymore.”
If you’ve ever whispered that to yourself, 
you’re not alone.

In fact, it’s more common than we admit.
Because truthfully?

Most of us didn’t choose our careers.
We just followed the path 
that looked right at the time 

☑️ The course we got admitted to.
☑️ The job someone helped us secure.
☑️ The thing we were “good at” 
even if we didn’t love it.

But now you’re deep into the journey…
And asking the harder question:

“Is this still right for me?”

Here’s where it gets messy:
⚠️ You have multiple interests
 but no clear direction.
⚠️ You’re good at your job
 but it doesn’t excite you.
⚠️ You want more 
but don’t know what “more” even looks like.

So you scroll. 
You watch others “find their thing.”
And you wonder if you’re the only one stuck.

You’re not.
You’re just foggy, not broken.

Here’s what helped me and others I’ve worked with:
✅ Mapping my career 
like a system, not a mystery.
✅ Identifying my strengths 
and what environments they thrive in.
✅ Getting clarity on roles that 
matched not just my skill, but my values.

Use Anutio to map out clear roles 
you're already aligned with roles 
you never even considered, 
but made perfect sense.

Career clarity isn’t just about passion.
It’s about alignment; 
your interests, 
your strengths, 
your season.

🎯 You’re not lost. 
You just need a better map.
🎯 You’re not late. 
You just need a clearer direction.
🎯 Your next step isn’t random, 
it can be intentional.

✨ Don’t wander in confusion 
when you can walk with clarity.

Start mapping your next move.

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#CareerClarity #CareerDirection #IntentionalLiving #CareerStrategy #Anutio #CareerMapping #FindYourFit #LifeAtWork #PurposefulCareers #Midcareer #YoungProfessionals #CareerGrowth

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