Episode 47: Navigating Power Structures in The Workplace And Honoring Your Journey

Embracing Only

In this episode, Archita Fritz co-host of the Embracing Only Podcast, is in conversation with not just one but three fierce queens. Fabia Ogunmekan executive director of WISCAR in Nigeria, Zanele Khanyile founder of Ndlovukazi Yakwazulu in South Africa and Mai Khidir founder of the Al Sudaniya Mentoring Network based in London, UK.

These three inspirational women leaders talk about sponsorship, navigating power structures and honoring the journey you are on.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Make someone’s voice heard more when you are in the room or at a table they don’t have visibility to yet

• When you identify your strengths and something you are good at to just not shy away from it

• Everybody is doing an driving impact in their own way, own time and we shouldn’t fall prey to the comparison game

• There is value in achieving great things, but pacing yourself and truly having the time to reflect and understand your journey is important

About Embracing "ONLY"

Welcome to Embracing Only, the podcast dedicated to empowering women in the workplace by sharing inspiring stories from diverse women who’ve defied the odds in their careers.

Each episode spotlights women in leadership, providing insights into their journeys and the leadership skills they’ve developed along the way. With a focus on career development for women of color, we offer actionable career advice for women to help them navigate challenges and thrive professionally.

Join us as we create a supportive community for women to rise, claim their power, thrive as "an only" in the workplace, and lead with purpose.