Sep 24, 2025
Join Simma, the Inclusionist, as she hosts an illuminating conversation with Dr. Nneka and Dr. Angela, two Nigerian-born, U.S.-based doctors and authors. They discuss their empowering book, 'Voices of Triumph: Stories of African Women Immigrants in America,' which chronicles challenges and triumphs faced by African women immigrants. Delve into personal anecdotes of overcoming adversity, the significance of community, cultural impact, and the importance of recognizing self-worth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in bridging cultural divides and celebrating resilience.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:09 Meet the Guests: Nigerian Doctors and Authors
02:08 The Journey of Writing 'Voices of Triumph'
03:10 Challenges and Triumphs of Immigrant Women
07:03 Navigating Workplace Politics and Racism
20:41 Microaggressions and Imposter Syndrome
26:35 Embracing Identity and Overcoming Adversity
28:52 The Power of Community
32:03 Embracing Technology and Overcoming Fear
37:33 Cultural Impact and Responsibilities
47:05 Balancing Cultural Expectations and Self-Care
50:39 Empowerment and Resilience
53:17 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Guest
Bio:
Dr. Angela Ikeme holds a Doctor of Nursing
Practice degree from the University of San Francisco in Executive
Leadership, a Master’s in Nursing Education Degree from Grand
Canyon University, and a Bachelor of Nursing Science degree from
the University of Phoenix. She is a Nurse Executive Board
Certified. She holds a California Registered Nurse Licence, has
spent over 30 years in clinical and administrative nursing, and is
a professor at the University of San Francisco, California. She has
spent most of her career advocating for high-quality education for
nurses and ensuring that nurses provide evidence-based,
high-quality, and safe patient care. She is a compassionate,
passionate, transformational leader, an advocate for equity and
social justice, a mentor, and an entrepreneur. Dr. Angela is an
enthusiastic and authentic leader with a strong passion for respect
for others. She is committed to building community through
partnership and collaboration, hence her love and commitment to
providing high-quality nursing education to students at Merit
College of Nursing Sciences Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria, where she is
a co-founder and the Executive Provost of the school.
Dr. Nneka Chukwu holds a Doctoral Degree in Nursing with an
emphasis in Healthcare Systems Leadership, a Master’s degree in
Business Administration, a certification as an Advanced Nurse
Executive, and a certification as a Legal Nurse Consultant. She has
over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including
Maternal Child Health, Critical Care, Leadership, Academia, and
Quality/Risk Management. Dr. Nneka is currently the Director of
Women and Children’s Services and an Adjunct Faculty in the
University of San Francisco Graduate Nursing Program. She is a
published author, a mentor, a motivational speaker at the local and
international level, and a seasoned leader who is well-versed in
developing programs, leading projects, and team
building.
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Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist, helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker, and facilitator. Simma is the creator and host of the podcast, Everyday Conversations on Race.
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