Podcast, Woman of the Month

LBW 028: Meet Bola Aduwo, Nollywood Screenwriter and Ladybrille Woman of the Month October 2015


Raised in the same household as her famed fashion designer cousin, Duro Olowu, after her father died in a car accident, Bola Aduwo is a screen writer, writer, publicist and trained broadcaster who worked as a producer in Nigeria’s foremost radio station Radio Nigeria (Kapital FM Abuja). Aduwo discovered her flair for writing after her former class mate Emem Isong (Nollywood’s leading producer), made her realize her gift of writing.

Aduwo would later team up with Isong to co-write many Nollywood hit screen plays such as ‘A Minute to Midnite'(1997), ‘Hit & Run'(1998) and ‘For Real.’ In 2005, Aduwo left her job with the Nigerian government in Abuja (the nation’s capital), moved to Lagos (the entertainment capital of the country) and decided to pursue her passion for writing. She has since co-written even more successful screenplays such as ‘Reloaded,’ ‘Guilty Pleasures,’  ‘Bursting Out,’ and ‘I’ll Take My Chances.’ In recent times, she wrote ‘Code of Silence,’ a film now screening in theaters across Nigeria and available online which deals with rape. Aduwo is also an avid blogger and a publicist. She is Ladybrille Magazine Woman of the Month for October 2015, and she joins host Ms. Uduak to discuss her career trajectory so far and the business of writing in Nollywood. Listen and share. 

Where to Find Bola Aduwo

Twitter: Bola Aduwo

Facebook: Bola Aduwo

Photo & style credits

Make up by BeeSee Makeovers

Head wrap, earrings & neck piece by Nse Benita B-Joseph of LaBennis Creations

Photography by Hakeem Salaam

About the Ladybrille Woman Show

The LADYBRILLE WOMAN Show is the pioneer show for celebrating the brilliant woman (Ladybrille) and shinning the spotlight on African women entrepreneurs. The show features inspiring interviews from entrepreneurs with a heavy focus on women entrepreneurs. It also focuses on fashion law, marketing and promotions and business strategies. 

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Podcast, Woman of the Month

LBW 027: Meet Jodie Blum, Hollywood Executive Brand Manager and Ladybrille Woman of the Month September 2015

Jodie Blum is a results driven leader who excels in executive brand management, programming and event/cause marketing solutions that influence funding decisions. An influential connector and builder of long term high profile relationships, she has continuously raised standards to maximize brand awareness and marketing initiatives.

Over the past 15 years, Jodie has designed and implemented the charitable efforts and foundations for an Academy Award winning director/actor, an NFL Hall of Famer and Grammy winning Hip Hop Artist. Most recently, Jodie held the position of Executive Director of GRAMMY U at The Recording Academy, known best for the GRAMMY Awards. Jodie lent her talents in developing a unique and fast-growing community of college students, who were pursuing a career in the recording industry. Working with game changers and industry icons to provide unique and cutting edge programming in order to help shape the future of an evolving music landscape.

Jodie created Image of Change, a collective philanthropic agency of like-minded high- profile humanitarians to effectively and responsibly maximize their charitable efforts. She also launched and served as the Executive Director of The Common Ground Foundation with artist/ actor “Common”, as well as owned her own successful company specializing in non profit consulting, fundraising and special events. As the Executive Director for The Common Ground Foundation, she received an Emmy nomination for her “A Minute” campaign around HIV/AIDS testing in 2006, developed The Corner Book Club- the first online book club for teenagers and established partnerships with top level brands such as Cartier, American Airlines, Best Buy, Coca-Cola and many more.

Jodie also serves on the Board of Directors for The Compound Foundation, a national organization founded in 2007 by artist Ne-Yo to enhance the well-being of youth growing up in foster care and group homes.

Where to Find Jodie Blue

Jodie Blum

About the Ladybrille Woman Show

The LADYBRILLE WOMAN Show is the pioneer show for celebrating the brilliant woman (Ladybrille) and shinning the spotlight on African women entrepreneurs. The show features inspiring interviews from entrepreneurs with a heavy focus on women entrepreneurs. It also focuses on fashion law, marketing and promotions and business strategies. 

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LBW 026: (Exclusive Interview) Priscilla Chigariro-Gessen Sets the Record Straight on Zimbabwe Fashion Week

In 2009 Priscilla Chigariro-Gessen founded Zimbabwe Fashion Week. Six years later, Chigariro-Gessen finds herself and her brand in the middle of a controversial dispute between her and a third party service provider (Jennifer Deiner of Group of Creatives) that she contracted with to help produce Zimbabwe Fashion Week. Deiner is the wife of the renowned …

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LBW 025: Meet Irene Ochem, Founder of Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum


Irene holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of London and a Diploma in Translation from the prestigious Scuola Superiore di Lingue Moderne per Interpreti e Traduttori (SSLMIT) of the University of Trieste, Italy. She received her undergraduate degree with honours in Archaeology/History from University of Nigeria, Nsukka and holds certificates in Project Management from University of Cape Town and Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale (ISPI), Milan. A seasoned International Civil Servant, Administrator, Management Professional, Translator, and a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO), she has diverse expertise and experience.

Irene had a long career of over 10 years with United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in Italy, where she held various positions in administration management. Subsequently, she was Research Administration Manager at University of Cape Town, South Africa and worked as an International Consultant for United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and African Union Commission (AUC) in Ethiopia. More recently, she was a Conference Producer and Programme Director with a leading South African-based conference and event management company where she has produced Africa’s largest power and utilities conferences and exhibitions.

Irene has produced and managed numerous large international and high profile conferences, conventions, summits, and forums in Europe and Africa in various industry sectors including health, natural sciences, energy and power, international development, education, agriculture, high technology, and entrepreneurship.

Irene is passionate about excellence and quality, and is a strong believer in Africa’s transformation. She is a member of Southern African Association of the Conference Industry (SAACI) and the South African Translation Institute (SATI).

Where to Find Irene Ochem

Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum

About the Ladybrille Woman Show

The LADYBRILLE WOMAN Show is the pioneer show for celebrating the brilliant woman (Ladybrille) and shinning the spotlight on African women entrepreneurs. The show features inspiring interviews from entrepreneurs with a heavy focus on women entrepreneurs. It also focuses on fashion law, marketing and promotions and business strategies. 

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Podcast, Woman of the Month

LBW 024: Meet Anita Renee Johnson, Financial Psychologist and Ladybrille Woman of the Month, August 2015


Anita Renee Johnson is a financial psychologist with a passion and mission to educate women with wealth building skills, so they can leave a legacy of wealth for their children.A graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Financial Accounting, a Masters in Taxation and a Doctorate in Applied Management and Decision Sciences, specializing in Finance, Johnson is also a radio co-host and founder of ‘Money Wisdom for Women Internet Radio’. She is also the CEO and President of ‘Money Wisdom for Women’ and the author of three books, ‘Financial Management for Small Businesses,’ ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry-Taking the Emotions of Finance,’ and ‘Bookkeeping for Non-Bookkeepers.’

In 2010,  Johnson was awarded the ‘Success Story Blog,’ from Walden University. She has also received recognition and awards from California State Black Chamber of Commerce as a ‘Business ‘Owner of the Year’, and ‘Business of the Year.’ She is affiliated with numerous business organizations including: Chairperson for the Small Business Development & Employment Advisory Board for the City of Sacramento, Member of the Public Policy Committee, Advisory Board KVIE Channel 6, Chairman of Advisory Board Capital Power Credit Union, and President/Board Member of the Sacramento Black Chamber.

A running feature for eight years, The ‘Ladybrille Woman of the Month’celebrates women who empower themselves and others through their contributions and actions in their local and international communities. These women are intelligent, courageous, confident, and innovative. They strive for balance in their personal lives (whether emotionally, mentally, and spiritually), are persistent, and when they fall, they get right back up. These women honor and stand in their truths. They are business and community leaders, visionaries, trailblazers and game changers. They are our sisters, aunties, mothers, friends and so much more. They are “Ladybrille” (brilliant) women. In 2014, the Ladybrille Woman feature expanded to include a podcast show, ‘The Ladybrille Woman Podcast’ Show also periodically extends to Ladybrille men in a special feature.

Where to Find Anita Renee Johnson

Linkedin: Anita Renee Johnson

Book Recommendations

1. Prince Charming Isn’t Coming: How Women Can Get Smart About Money

2. Smart Women Finish Rich.

About the Ladybrille Woman Show

The LADYBRILLE WOMAN Show is the pioneer show for celebrating the brilliant woman (Ladybrille) and shinning the spotlight on African women entrepreneurs. The show features inspiring interviews from entrepreneurs with a heavy focus on women entrepreneurs. It also focuses on fashion law, marketing and promotions and business strategies. 

Contact & Links

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Sponsorship: ([email protected] or [email protected])

Thank you for listening!