Transform Your Look: Wigs Deconstructed
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Release Date: 09/04/2025
Your Voice Shapes Your Identity
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Precious Nyarambi, the founder and CEO of Vessels of Virtue, discusses the importance of using one's voice to shape identity and the power of maintaining balance. She shares her journey, her recent nominations and awards, and her efforts to empower women and youth through entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Precious also highlights her experience with the Cherie Blair Foundation and its impact on her work. The conversation delves into the ripple effect of empowering women, touching on personal anecdotes and success stories. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:37...
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Your Hair is Your Identity
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Kuda Mupawose, a board-certified trichologist, pharmacologist with over 25 years of experience in the hair care industry and founder of Feso Hair Care Brand, discusses the intricate relationship between hair and identity, particularly in the context of African and Caribbean women. She shares her journey from pharmacology to developing an organic hair care product derived from the plant Feso, explaining its benefits and the science behind it. Mupawose emphasises the critical role hair plays as a window to our internal health, linking hair health to broader physiological conditions such as...
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Being Courageous and Seeking Peace
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Dr. Debora Kayembe, a Harvard Kennedy School fellow and the youngest ever to receive an honorary doctorate in the Democratic Republic of Congo, shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a challenging environment in DRC to becoming the first person of color to hold a leadership position at the University of Edinburgh in its 437-year history. She emphasizes the importance of education as a means to greatness and shares her profound insights on activism, courage, and the relentless pursuit of peace. Dr. Kayembe also discusses her work with the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Young...
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My Journey As Neurodivergent
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Naeemah Elias, a leadership coach, speaker, and TEDx storyteller, who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the age of 49, shares her experiences of growing up in a neurodivergent family, raising her autistic son, and building a successful career while understanding her unique wiring. The conversation delves into how her diagnosis brought clarity and confidence, her journey of self-discovery influenced by her children, and the challenges and advantages of being neurodiverse. Naeemah also discusses her path to becoming a TEDx speaker and the importance of embracing one's mental health journey....
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How to Leave a Legacy as a Leader
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Maureen Aryee, a seasoned business and HR executive, discusses how women can advance from mere representation to influential leadership roles while maintaining purpose and long-term impact. Maureen shares her diverse career journey from IT to HR leadership roles at top corporations like Johnson & Johnson. She emphasizes the importance of emotional capacity, the ethical integration of AI in decision-making, and the significance of purpose in sustaining success and leaving a legacy. The conversation offers insights into building resilience, continuous growth, and effective leadership in both...
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How to Find your Unique Eating Style
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Dr. Ukpong Nwankwo, a physician, transformational coach, and Amazon best-selling author, shares her journey of overcoming breast cancer and the importance of finding a unique eating style that aligns with one's body and lifestyle. She emphasizes the significance of epigenetic testing in identifying personalized nutrition plans and explains how stress management and overall lifestyle adjustments can enhance health and well-being. Through inspiring success stories, Dr. Nwankwo illustrates how individualized dietary and lifestyle changes can lead to lasting energy, confidence, and freedom. ...
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The New Era of Women Entrepreneurs
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Mijiza Green, an accomplished entrepreneur and co-founder of the Opulent Lady Business Association, shares her journey from cosmetology to leading an organization that empowers women entrepreneurs globally. She discusses the importance of collaboration, resilience, and faith in building successful businesses. The conversation highlights the transition from traditional solo entrepreneurship to a more collaborative approach, emphasizing the potential for greater impact and growth when women work together. Mijiza also touches on the barriers faced in the entrepreneurial journey and how overcoming...
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Are you dying for your career?
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Dr. Nicole Bryan, a psychologist and leadership coach specializing in introverted women in leadership roles, explores the complex issue of work addiction, particularly how it disproportionately affects high-achieving introverted women. Dr. Bryan explains that work addiction is a real behavioral addiction, not just busyness, and outlines various symptoms such as compulsive working, mental preoccupation, and eroded personal relationships. The conversation covers why society rewards work addiction, making it harder to diagnose and address, and details how introverted women are especially...
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Your No-Regret Holiday Plan
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Kim Bailey shares three simple and effective ways to maintain balance during the holidays, focusing on food, fitness, and sleep. She offers practical tips on organizing your kitchen and pantry, planning healthy snacks, and making mindful food choices to avoid feeling stuffed. Kim emphasizes the importance of staying active through short, fun movements and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule despite the seasonal chaos. The conversation underscores the need for preparation and mindful practices to ensure a joyful and stress-free holiday season while keeping wellness as a priority. ...
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How To Care For Family Members
Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
Theresa Robertson, a seasoned family caregiver and advocate, discusses the concept of caregiving as a form of leadership. Drawing from Theresa's 25 years of experience caring for her husband, the conversation covers strategies for effective communication, setting boundaries, and maintaining resilience. Theresa highlights the importance of caregivers seeing themselves as CEOs, responsible for making critical decisions, building systems, and advocating for their loved ones. She also shares practical tips for balancing caregiving responsibilities while taking care of oneself. Timestamps:...
info_outlineOrinayo Ayodele, founder of Mane By Niro, shares her journey into the wig business, which began after a disastrous hair experience led her to learn all about hair extensions and coloring. The conversation covers various types of wigs including glueless wigs, custom colored wigs, and the importance of using HD lace for a seamless look. Orinayo explains the differences between raw hair, virgin hair, and synthetic hair, emphasizing the benefits of investing in high-quality wigs. She also provides insights into the wig customization process, including the use of lace tint mousse and techniques like plucking to achieve a natural hairline. The session concludes with tips on how to select and care for wigs, as well as how to get in touch with Orinayo for custom wig needs.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:44 Guest Introduction: Orinayo Ayodele's Hair Journey
03:44 Understanding Glueless Wigs
05:39 Exploring HD Lace and Wig Customization
13:34 The Importance of Wig Cap Measurements
17:39 Raw Hair vs. Virgin Hair: What's the Difference?
22:50 Custom Colored Wigs: Techniques and Tips
27:33 How to Connect with Orinayo Ayodele
28:30 Conclusion and Audience Q&A
Get In Touch:
If you're interested in connecting with Orinayo Ayodele, you can reach her via her website (https://www.manebyniro.com), via email (info@manebyniro.com), on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/manebyniro/) or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@manebyniro).
For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.