Dr Jacqueline Wabara-Ezechi (PhD) - Transformational Leader - Keynote speaker - Philanthropist - Former Beauty Queen & Multi-Award-Winning Event Organiser #332
Leveraging Legacy: Dr. Jacqueline on Resilience, Lupus, and Building Excellence
Host Savia Rocks welcomes Dr. Jacqueline, Director of People and Culture and founder/CEO of the Black British Institute of Excellence, to Season 7 of the Us People Podcast for a conversation about legacy, purpose, and growth without judgment.
Dr. Jacqueline shares growing up in late-1960s Birmingham as one of few Black families, excelling at school to avoid bullying, and developing resilience early. She recounts a four-year struggle to get a correct lupus diagnosis after being misdiagnosed with multiple disorders, then persevering through health challenges while continuing her career.
She explains her work at the Gates Foundation leading teams and her institute’s free support for people facing barriers to reaching their potential, including career and business development.
She promotes the October 31 “Leveraging Legacy” event and provides contact info@bbie.org.uk.
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
01:10 Meet Dr Jacqueline
02:44 Growing Up in Birmingham
04:01 Excelling to Survive
04:54 Lupus and Self Identity
06:58 Fighting for Diagnosis
09:00 Adapting and Staying Ambitious
09:47 Building the Institute
12:45 Breaking Glass Ceilings
15:09 Role Models and Inspiration
16:22 A Day in Her Life
17:37 Leadership and Career Strategy
19:38 Advice for Black Women Leaders
20:37 Business Support and Community Barriers
21:41 Egos And Advice
23:27 Life Without Judgment
24:32 Pride Through Lupus
25:25 Roots Of Resilience
28:48 Helping Others Thrive
30:11 Peace Song Success
33:24 Leveraging Legacy Event
34:22 How To Connect
36:13 Final Thanks And Outro
38:34 Closing Spoken Word
Connect with Dr Jacqueline Wabara-Ezechi
Instagram: @drjacquelinewabara
Facebook: @drJacquelinewabara
LinkedIn: Dr Jacqueline Wabara PhD, FCIPD
All enquiries: info@bbie.org.uk
Thank you so much Dr Jacqueline Wabara for her influence and determination, for not letting anyones options influence her ability to succeed. - Savia Rocks
Thank you so much to Aremuorin for the beautiful collaboration in bringing guest to the show.
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