In this episode, host Dr Connie Kerali interviews Faith Aisien-Ezugwu, author of the poetry and spoken word book 'I Am Here' and host of the 'Re: Series' podcast. Faith shares her journey from growing up in Nigeria and overcoming feelings of inadequacy and being labeled a 'failure' as a child, to her successful career in business and events management. She discusses her struggles with dyslexia, the emotional challenges she faced, and how therapy helped her find self-compassion and self-worth. Faith offers advice to listeners on believing in themselves, recognising their strengths, and seeking the support they need. She also reflects on the importance of discussing mental health issues and breaking cultural stigmas. The episode concludes with a powerful reading from her book, 'I Am Here'.

01:23 Meet Faith Aisien-Ezugwu

02:34 Chapter One Poem

05:07 Childhood and Culture

09:22 Dyslexia and Self Work

12:59 Writing the Book

15:30 Advice to Younger Self

18:10 Mentoring and Hard Work

20:29 Parenting and Breaking Silence

24:09 Therapy and Self Compassion

27:01 Remarkable Women Inspiration

29:56 Final Reading and Wrap Up

FAITH AISIEN-EZUGWU

Website: FaithAisienEzugwu.com

Instagram: @inkwellfaith

Podcast: The Re: Series

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