S2 Ep46. Side Quests and Pepper Soup: Finding Joy in the Unexpected with Patrenia Werts Onuoha

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In this energizing episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Patrenia Werts Onuoha, a self-described idea hamster, resilient bridge builder and passionate creator. Patrenia shares the unique story of her journey from North Carolina to Nigeria and back, weaving in tales of creativity, music as a tool for connection and the powerful influence of reframing adversity.

Listeners are welcomed into Patrenia’s world of musical metaphors, where clarinets and classic soul blend with lessons on growth and resilience. She recalls the formative experience of being born following her mother’s recovery from a severe accident, her bold move across continents to raise her children with a sense of home and the spiritual guidance that has shaped her life’s direction.

Patrenia opens up about navigating significant challenges, including supporting her family through health crises and relocation, and how these experiences inspired her venture, Resilience Resources for Life. Her stories reveal the importance of serving from an overflowing cup, the healing found in journaling and the value of fostering genuine community.

This episode also touches on Patrenia’s initiatives in empowering women, her Pepper Soup Stories podcast and the excitement of returning to Nigeria to expand her impact through charity and public service. With warmth and wisdom, she invites listeners to seek joy even in life’s peppery moments and to model resilience, creativity and adaptability for future generations.

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