Unmuted Moments
Hosted by Ehis Akhetuamhen, Unmuted Moments is a podcast for young professionals and anyone exploring the journey to finding and owning their voice. Through candid conversations, the show features inspiring stories from immigrants and other professionals who have navigated challenges, built confidence, and amplified their voices. Each episode dives into strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, building confidence, and reaching your full potential. If you enjoy the show, please hit the follow button. Connect with me: LI: www.linkedin.com/in/ehis1/ IG: www.instagram.com/ehiszele
Episodes
Josh Williams, a social impact leader, shares why it’s so hard to be yourself and why it’s worth the effort. From growing up as a child of preachers to teaching in the South Bronx and leading in social impact, Josh reflects on learning when to speak up and when to listen, navigating imposter syndrome, and redefining what a “good life” looks like beyond titles and prestige.
He shares how building a life rooted in service, relationsh...
Jesús Salas, a venture capital investor, joins Ehis to talk about what it really takes to be seen in corporate America and why doing great work is only part of the story.
Raised in Fort Worth, Texas, and shaped by international experiences across Kenya, Nicaragua, and Chile, Jesús reflects on the unspoken rules of corporate culture: the importance of being known, not just being good. He shares the moment he realized top ratings were...
Sruti Bharat shares her powerful journey from growing up in the Bay Area to becoming an interim CEO of a nonprofit and eventually founding two mission-driven companies. In this conversation, we explore what it means to lead your peers, make decisions without a playbook, and stay true to your voice when the stakes are high.
We also dive into imposter syndrome and the environments that either nurture or silence confidence. Sruti refle...
Nmasichi Chukwuemeka, founder of Tribes & History, shares her journey from a childhood in Nigeria filled with novels to navigating culture shock in small-town Kentucky and the mission behind creating Tribes & History, a platform to celebrate African stories.
She discusses the power of storytelling in reclaiming identity, the pressure to shrink parts of yourself to fit in, and why representation in media matters. Through Trib...
Anissa Bouderraoui, Founder and CEO of LingoCircle, shares her journey from a multilingual upbringing in France to moving to the United States and the mission behind creating an AI-powered language learning platform for kids.
She discusses the importance of language in shaping identity, the challenges of fitting into new environments, and the innovative solutions Lingo Circle offers for bilingual education.
Learn more about LingoCi...
Derby Chukwudi, a Nigerian-American finance professional and former Miss New Jersey USA (2023) shares her inspiring journey from Nigeria to the United States and the road to the pageant stage. She opens up about growing up in Nigeria, the loss of her mother, and how these experiences shaped her identity and voice. Derby discusses overcoming pressure to change her accent, staying true to herself, and the importance of mentorship in ...
Dr. Emmanuel Ohuabunwa’s journey—from being bullied for his accent as a Nigerian immigrant to becoming the first Black male valedictorian at Johns Hopkins University and earning both an M.D. and MBA from Yale—embodies his belief that “some battles must be lost to win the war.” Now an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UT Southwestern, his story is one of resilience, restraint, and purpose.
It’s a powerful conversation for ...
Kalule Guwatudde shares his journey from Uganda to the U.S., from launching a high school wiki to founding Bora Bond, a fintech platform helping the African diaspora invest in African government bonds.
Kalule opens up about navigating layered identities — African, immigrant, and Black — and the friction of using your voice in spaces that weren’t built for you. He talks about the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, the clarity of con...
Executive Coach Rabiya Hass joins Ehis to explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape our identity, confidence, and success. From growing up as an immigrant post-9/11 to rising through corporate America, Rabiya shares how she overcame self-doubt and imposter syndrome to step into her power—and now helps others do the same. This episode offers a practical mindset framework for reframing limiting beliefs, along with powerful insi...
Ilona Limonta-Volkova shares the aha moment when she realized she was funny—and how humor, preparation, and storytelling helped her find her voice.
From overcoming shyness to writing for Forbes to hosting her own podcast and thriving in venture capital, she unpacks the power of self-discovery, confidence, and showing up even when you have self-doubt.
She opens up about imposter syndrome, why preparation is key to confidence, and ho...
In the inaugural episode of Unmuted Moments, host Ehis shares his journey of finding and owning his voice, from the doubts and cultural barriers that once held him back to the key moments that set him free—mentorship that gave him confidence, struggles that forced him to speak up, and the power of embracing authenticity.
For too long, many of us have held back—afraid of being misunderstood, dismissed, or simply unsure if our voice matters. Unmuted Moments is here to change that.From navigating new cultures to overcoming impostor syndrome, Unmuted Moments is about discovering how your voice can shape your career, community, and life👉 Subscribe now and join the conversation. Because the world needs your voice.
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