37. Zumba, Fitness and Vibrancy with Blossom Maduafokwa

02/08/23 • 40 min

Finding one’s purpose isn’t without challenges and often takes years of exploration, experimenting, and sometimes divine intervention. But, for Blossom Maduafokwa, a chance encounter at a gym she attended helped her to start her fitness training and Zumba company called Blossom’s Fitness Hub.

Blossom Maduafokwa joins Ugochi Onyewu for a conversation about fitness, health, and balancing the demands of life. Blossom talks about her path to entrepreneurship, obtaining her MBA from Lagos Business School, her MPH from Johns Hopkins University, and working on an executive program at Harvard University.

Blossom also talks about not having fear due to facing her fears directly on the public speaking stage. She also mentions that staying young is the wrong focus and embracing your age is her preferred method.

To connect with Blossom, follow her on Instagram. Her handle is @blossomsfitnesshub.

To connect with Blossom, follow her on Instagram. Her handle is @blossomsfitnesshub.

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36. Welcome to FIERCE Mothers - Meet Ugochi!

Thank you for joining us for the FIERCE Mothers podcast, hosted by Ugochi Onyewu! Your host, Ugochi, is a woman of Igbo heritage living in the Washington DC area. Throughout her professional career, Ugochi has built a stellar resume working diligently in the high ranks of Big tech and consulting. Ugochi is also a wife and mother of three children, Ezra, 20, Azure 20, Noah 15.

From these unique perspectives, Ugochi wants to share her experiences as a Black mother striving for excellence in spaces that weren't always designed for her. Using this platform and others, Ugochi seeks to empower and inspire women of color and mothers of color to realize their own paths of success and excellence.

You’re invited to join Ugochi on her journey of self-discovery and intentionality. Learn about your host, Ugochi Onyewu, in this episode, then follow and subscribe to the FIERCE Mothers podcast to be a part of the conversation.

Follow Ugochi online at fiercemothers.com, and join her FIERCE Wednesdays newsletter. Every Wednesday morning, you'll get one actionable tip on following your purpose without guilt or burnout, in less than four minutes.

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38. Microaggression

Part of the unfortunate everyday reality of living in many modern spaces is the unconscious display of ignorance that is often shown to people of color. Yes, we’re talking about microaggressions. In today’s Solo Session, host Ugochi Onyewu talks about what microaggressions are and gives examples that she’s experienced in her career.

Ugochi also discusses how to handle microaggressions. She shows how you can identify microaggressions, how you can respond, and whether or not to give it your energy in the first place. As a woman of color, you may not have a choice on whether or not to experience microaggressions, but you can choose how you protect your energy.

How to Respond to Microaggressions - New York Times

Follow Ugochi online at fiercemothers.com, and join her FIERCE Wednesday newsletter. Every Wednesday morning, you'll get one actionable tip on following your purpose without guilt or burnout in less than four minutes.

Connect with Ugochi on LinkedIn here and on Instagram at @thefiercemothers. You can also send her an email at [email protected]. She would love to hear from you.