For Podcasthon 2025, Nigerian-born pharmacist Dr. Nnenna Onosode shares her journey from experiencing childhood sexual abuse to founding Anadel Speaks Foundation, a nonprofit organization protecting African children through sexual abuse prevention education.

After building a successful healthcare career in America, Nnenna responded to a divine calling that began after motherhood. She reveals how she overcame fears to launch her child protection nonprofit, developed educational programs remotely implemented in Nigerian schools, and is now constructing a shelter for abuse survivors.

Through her inspiring story, Dr. Nnenna offers wisdom on recognizing your purpose, navigating cross-cultural nonprofit challenges in Africa, maintaining wellness while doing trauma-related work, and transforming personal pain into impactful child advocacy that bridges continents.

This special episode is also part of Podcasthon 2025 -@podcasthon-en, a global movement uniting podcasters to amplify charitable causes throughout this week.

You will learn:

• How to recognize your calling: Follow what persistently tugs at your heart, even when ignored.
• How to start a nonprofit with limited resources: Reverse-engineer your vision by working backward from your ultimate goal.
• How to navigate cross-cultural challenges: Practice patience with different work styles and acknowledge local socioeconomic realities.
• How to maintain wellness during heavy work: Schedule non-negotiable spiritual renewal time and cultivate supportive relationships.
• How to sustain your mission through challenges: Accept the preparatory season that builds your character before your calling unfolds.

[00:00] - Introduction to Dr. Nnenna and Podcasthon 2025

[04:25] - From Nigeria to America: Educational Journey

[08:46] - The Divine Calling to Child Protection Work

[14:12] - Surviving Childhood Abuse: A Personal Story

[23:37] - Divine Confirmation and Foundation Genesis

[32:28] - Building Educational Programs Across Continents

[39:30] - Overcoming Challenges in African Nonprofit Work

[47:50] - Spiritual Self-Care While Carrying Others' Stories

[52:23] - Celebrating Growth: Shelter Construction and Beyond

[01:01:44] - Reflections & Finding Your Purpose: Destiny and Divine Timing

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About The Podcast

The Kádàrá Woman Podcast is dedicated to amplifying the often-overlooked impact-driven stories of remarkable African women (and women of the diaspora) who pivoted into their purpose and became barrier breakers, status quo challengers and change makers around the world. This podcast spotlights the journeys of purpose-driven African women who are reshaping their lives through intentional living and powerful mindset shifts.

While we spotlight African women's experiences, our stories resonate deeply with a global audience of ambitious, forward-thinking women seeking inspiration and practical insights.

Hosted by Lola Soyebo Harris, this inspiring series explores how impact-driven African women navigate self-doubt, embrace service, and master their purpose while making pivotal decisions in their careers and personal lives. This podcast is an essential resource for those interested in personal development, mindset transformation, African women's empowerment, and purpose-driven living.

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