Women Unlimited
Hosted by Arese, this podcast explores how African women build influence across emotional, financial, social, and institutional dimensions. Each episode features conversations with women who are already in or positioning themselves for decision-making roles, discussing topics like money, leverage, social capital, reputation, and ambition. The show provides language for the challenges women face and clarity on how to navigate them.
Episodes
Legacy & Impact: Redefining Purpose with Mwamvita Makamba
In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese sits down with Mwamvita Makamba, a seasoned corporate leader and impact architect whose work blends business, technology, and social purpose. She is the founder of MMConnect Africa Group, a portfolio of impact-driven ventures in digital finance (Kuza Capital), renewable energy (Jibusti Energies), ticketing (Tikitika), carbon trading (MMCarbon), and other i
What It Takes to Scale African Businesses Globally with Ada Osakwe
In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese sits down with Ada Osakwe entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Nuli and Agrolay Ventures to talk about resilience, reinvention, and how women build unshakeable value in business.Ada’s journey is anything but linear. From launching a juice delivery business out of her kitchen and growing Nuli into cafés and supermarket lines, to seeing stores demolished a
Women, Power and the Politics of Representation with Ibijoke Faborede
Arese sits down with Ibijoke Faborode, founder of ElectHER, to discuss women in politics, representation, and the policies that shape everyday life.This episode explores why women must be present in political decision-making and what changes when they are.
How to Become So Valuable You Start Calling the Shots with Mariah Lucciano-Gabriel
In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese sits down with Mariah Lucciano -Gabriel, an oil & gas executive at Sahara Energy, for a masterclass on navigating power, value, and long-game strategy in corporate Africa.We talk about how to: Articulate your value with clarity and conviction Build professional capital that makes you indispensable Stay emotionally intelligent in systems that reward perf
Board Readiness: Skills, Credibility, and Strategic Positioning with Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho
In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese speaks with Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho about how women can position themselves for board roles and what boards actually look for when making appointments.They discuss governance versus management, the skills and experience that translate at board level, and why visibility alone is not enough without credibility and institutional understanding.This conversation
Networks, Skills, and How Decisions Are Really Made with Osayi Alile
In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese speaks with Osayi Alile about how influence is built inside organizations beyond job titles and reporting lines.They discuss why power doesn’t sit in one place, the importance of building relationships with peers and key functions like finance and HR, and how skill-building and usefulness shape access to decision-making rooms.This conversation explores net
Beyond Competence: Visibility, Influence & Career Power with Dr Glory Edozien
In this episode of Women Unlimited, Arese sits down with Dr. Glory Edozien, a visibility and thought-leadership expert who helps African female executives amplify their influence with intentional personal brand strategy. They explore why visibility is not vanity but strategic leverage, how to build a personal brand that increases your reach and relevance without distracting from your work, and th
Beyond the Role: Building a Brand That Outlasts the Job
This episode of Women Unlimited with Dupe Olusola explores personal brand as power inside institutions and beyond them.It’s a conversation about visibility, credibility, leverage, and how women build influence deliberately over time.This episode is for women who want clarity about how to move, and how to be intentional about the brand they’re building.
