From Burnout to Balance: Lessons from Akinyi Ochieng
10/02/24 • 28 min
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Welcome to the Balance Boldly podcast, where ambitious women and a few brave men find their stride. Join host Naketa Ren Thigpen with mogul-in-the-making Akinyi Ochieng! Co-founder of ORISUN, a clean beauty line, and board chair of SOS Sahel, Akinyi shares her journey of tackling global challenges and her insights on maintaining balance. From transforming one life at a time to managing resistance in large institutions, Akinyi's compelling story is a masterclass in impact. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiration to fuel your ambitions while staying grounded.
Time Stamps:
05:35 Your control over ambition empowers you.
07:45 Why personal growth requires comprehensive self-reflection and validation.
11:02 Can you navigate resistance to change while ensuring impactful work?
14:32 How to be adaptative in real-time.
18:43 Focusing on mutual value in each moment together.
More about [ Akinyi Ochieng]
Akinyi Ochieng is a social entrepreneur, impact adviser, and co-founder of ORISUN, an upcoming clean beauty line featuring African botanicals. With a strong background in economic development, she has secured over $25 million in partnerships linking African ingredients to global markets, working with organizations like USAID and FAO. Akinyi chairs the USA board of SOS Sahel, tackling food security and climate issues in the Sahel region. Her insights on Africa's business and culture have appeared in Forbes, CNBC, BBC, and more. Currently, as Senior Associate Director at APCO Worldwide, she partners with corporations and nonprofits to drive social impact across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Akinyi holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BA from Yale. She also graduated from the University of Cambridge's Strategic Philanthropy program. In 2019, she was recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent in media under 40.
Follow Akinyi Ochieng:
https://linkedin.com/in/akinyiochieng
Personal Note from Naketa:
The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.
I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.
Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.
More on the BBP:
Introducing Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a transformative podcast for founders & leaders who believe that building a legacy is as much about WHO you build it with as HOW you build it.
Unlike our latest amazing podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, which challenges norms around self-care and growth strategies, Balance Boldly, dubbed the BBP, emphasizes the deep connections and intentional work-life balance and relationship management strategies that form the foundation for lasting impact. Amplifying the power of intimacy by demonstrating how success in the boardroom is deeply intertwined with the energy you cultivate in your personal life.
On this show (and) in Naketa's everyday life, she's sharing how prioritized mental health with non-negotiable boundaries and strong relationship health help to collapse time, while rippling joy across generations.
Your Review Matters!
Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/BalanceBoldly-ApplePodcasts
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Check out our latest podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, your haven away from the hustle. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app to gain insights into the benefits of balancing achievement with well-deserved rest.
Follow:
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Welcome to the Balance Boldly podcast, where ambitious women and a few brave men find their stride. Join host Naketa Ren Thigpen with mogul-in-the-making Akinyi Ochieng! Co-founder of ORISUN, a clean beauty line, and board chair of SOS Sahel, Akinyi shares her journey of tackling global challenges and her insights on maintaining balance. From transforming one life at a time to managing resistance in large institutions, Akinyi's compelling story is a masterclass in impact. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiration to fuel your ambitions while staying grounded.
Time Stamps:
05:35 Your control over ambition empowers you.
07:45 Why personal growth requires comprehensive self-reflection and validation.
11:02 Can you navigate resistance to change while ensuring impactful work?
14:32 How to be adaptative in real-time.
18:43 Focusing on mutual value in each moment together.
More about [ Akinyi Ochieng]
Akinyi Ochieng is a social entrepreneur, impact adviser, and co-founder of ORISUN, an upcoming clean beauty line featuring African botanicals. With a strong background in economic development, she has secured over $25 million in partnerships linking African ingredients to global markets, working with organizations like USAID and FAO. Akinyi chairs the USA board of SOS Sahel, tackling food security and climate issues in the Sahel region. Her insights on Africa's business and culture have appeared in Forbes, CNBC, BBC, and more. Currently, as Senior Associate Director at APCO Worldwide, she partners with corporations and nonprofits to drive social impact across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Akinyi holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BA from Yale. She also graduated from the University of Cambridge's Strategic Philanthropy program. In 2019, she was recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent in media under 40.
Follow Akinyi Ochieng:
https://linkedin.com/in/akinyiochieng
Personal Note from Naketa:
The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.
I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.
Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.
More on the BBP:
Introducing Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a transformative podcast for founders & leaders who believe that building a legacy is as much about WHO you build it with as HOW you build it.
Unlike our latest amazing podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, which challenges norms around self-care and growth strategies, Balance Boldly, dubbed the BBP, emphasizes the deep connections and intentional work-life balance and relationship management strategies that form the foundation for lasting impact. Amplifying the power of intimacy by demonstrating how success in the boardroom is deeply intertwined with the energy you cultivate in your personal life.
On this show (and) in Naketa's everyday life, she's sharing how prioritized mental health with non-negotiable boundaries and strong relationship health help to collapse time, while rippling joy across generations.
Your Review Matters!
Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/BalanceBoldly-ApplePodcasts
Listen & Leave a review on Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/BalanceBoldly-Spotify
Check out our latest podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, your haven away from the hustle. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app to gain insights into the benefits of balancing achievement with well-deserved rest.
Follow:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/naketathigpen
Instagram: www.instagram.com/asknaketa
Threads: www.threads.net/asknaketa
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Understanding Culture and Identity: Shilpa Alimchandani's Personal and Professional Insights
In this episode of the Balance Boldly podcast, host Naketa Ren Thigpen welcomes Shilpa Alimchandani, the brilliant mind behind Mookti Consulting. Discussing creating human-centered workplaces and transformational change, Shilpa shares her insights emphasizing authenticity, managing internalized expectations, and aligning one’s career with personal values. She shares her background as the firstborn daughter of immigrants, and how her career pivoted from law to social science, driven by her interest in cultural and power dynamics. The conversation highlights the importance of bravery, vulnerability, and self-compassion, particularly for women of color in leadership. This episode offers profound reflections on workplace culture, leadership, and the importance of personal growth. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on embracing identity and fostering transformational change.
Time Stamps:
06:48 Embracing courage and boldness in your journey.
10:33 Why empathy is crucial for helping accomplished women thrive.
14:56 How disruptive survival skills can create overwhelming stress.
19:07 "Present your healed self."
20:19 Embracing vulnerability; why external help may be a "go."
25:25 Managing sacred spaces and avoiding absorbing others' pain.
26:31 Discussing workplace leadership challenges.
30:54 Shake up your routines and rediscover yourself today.
More about Shilpa Alimchandani
Shilpa Alimchandani is the Founder and Principal of Mookti Consulting, a practice that partners with clients to break free from oppressive systems and facilitate transformational change. In Sanskrit, Mookti means liberation. As a consultant and facilitator, Shilpa partners with mission-driven organizations to build human-centered workplaces. As a collective liberation coach, she helps women of color to lead with purpose and clarity without sacrificing their values or well-being. Shilpa is passionate about social justice, the arts, and aligning mind, body, and spirit to live healthier lives.
Follow Shilpa Alimchandani:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpaalimchandani/
Personal Note from Naketa:
The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.
I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.
Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.
More on the BBP:
Introducing Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a transformative podcast for founders & leaders who believe that building a legacy is as much about WHO you build it with as HOW you build it.
Unlike our latest amazing podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, which challenges norms around self-care and growth strategies, Balance Boldly, dubbed the BBP, emphasizes the deep connections and intentional work-life balance and relationship management strategies that form the foundation for lasting impact. Amplifying the power of intimacy by demonstrating how success in the boardroom is deeply intertwined with the energy you cultivate in your personal life.
On this show (and) in Naketa's everyday life, she's sharing how prioritized mental health with non-negotiable boundaries and strong relationship health help to collapse time, while rippling joy across generations.
Your Review Matters!
Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/BalanceBoldly-ApplePodcasts
Listen & Leave a review on Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/BalanceBoldly-Spotify
Check out our latest podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, your haven away from the hustle. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app to gain insights into the benefits of balancing achievement with well-deserved rest.
Follow:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/naketathigpen
Instagram: www.instagram.com/asknaketa
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In this episode of the BBP, host Naketa Ren Thigpen chats with Ashley Stanford, a digital marketing consultant and freelance expert with over 15 years of experience. This episode explores Ashley's path from career burnout to achieving balance and fulfillment. She discusses using tools like Danielle Laporte's "The Desire Map" to identify core desired feelings and the importance of setting clear boundaries in personal and professional life. Ashley shares her wisdom on juggling multiple roles, including being EVP of Client Strategy at TicketSocket and the VP and co-founder of Ice Cream Social, without losing oneself. The conversation is inspiring and practical, making it a must-listen for ambitious individuals seeking harmony.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Ambitious women's goals and responsibilities.
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11:35 Overcoming setbacks leads to significant achievements.
14:34 How boundaries enhance productivity and mental well-being.
18:24 Navigating life changes: parenting, avoiding burnout.
23:29 Prioritizing personal joy and self-care first.
More about Ashley Stanford
Meet Ashley Stanford, a digital marketing consultant with 15+ years of experience! She excels in creating strategic marketing plans and optimizing tactics, primarily in the events & entertainment sector, with additional expertise in healthcare and fintech. Ashley is the EVP of Client Strategy at TicketSocket and Vice President and Co-Founder of Ice Cream Social, a widget that enhances websites by driving word-of-mouth marketing and gathering valuable first-party data. Supported by Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech since 2022, Ashley's extensive background in digital marketing roles equips her with unmatched skills in customer acquisition, email, search, and content marketing.
Follow Ashley Stanford:
Ice Cream Social Website: https://icecreamsocial.io/
TicketSocket Website: https://ticketsocket.com/
Ashley LinkedIn: ashcline
Personal Note from Naketa:
The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.
I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.
Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.
More on the BBP:
Introducing Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a transformative podcast for founders & leaders who believe that building a legacy is as much about WHO you build it with as HOW you build it.
Unlike our latest amazing podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, which challenges norms around self-care and growth strategies, Balance Boldly, dubbed the BBP, emphasizes the deep connections and intentional work-life balance and relationship management strategies that form the foundation for lasting impact. Amplifying the power of intimacy by demonstrating how success in the boardroom is deeply intertwined with the energy you cultivate in your personal life.
On this show (and) in Naketa's everyday life, she's sharing how prioritized mental health with non-negotiable boundaries and strong relationship health help to collapse time, while rippling joy across generations.
Your Review Matters!
Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/BalanceBoldly-ApplePodcasts
Listen & Leave a review on Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/BalanceBoldly-Spotify
Check out our latest podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, your haven away from the hustle. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app to gain insights into the benefits of balancing achievement with well-deserved rest.
Follow:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/naketathigpen
Instagram: www.instagram.com/asknaketa
Threads:
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