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Ifeoma Esonwune is an Executive Coach, International Speaker, and Trainer. She is a multi-award-winning serial Entrepreneur, Event Producer, Communication Strategist, Mentor, Publisher, Podcaster, and DEI Advocate.
Ifeoma is the founder and CEO ...
Ifeoma Esonwune is an Executive Coach, International Speaker, and Trainer. She is a multi-award-winning serial Entrepreneur, Event Producer, Communication Strategist, Mentor, Publisher, Podcaster, and DEI Advocate.
Ifeoma is the founder and CEO of The STAR Women’s Network Inc. (formerly, Network for the Empowerment of Women), Host of Power Your Story Podcast, Owner Matella Event Concepts, and Publisher of WSTAR International Women’s Magazine (formerly, Rise and Lead Women’s Magazine) and an appointed Global Ambassador of The Centre for Women and Gender Studies, Imo State University, Nigeria.
Ifeoma’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication, Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management, Certificate in Women in Leadership, and pursuing her master’s degree in Public Relations.
As a Communication Strategist, Ifeoma collaborates with businesses and organizations to develop successful communication strategies and follow industry trends in assessing the impacts of communication plans. In addition, she helps organizations generate new techniques to make business communication more effective.
As a Certified Executive Coach, Trainer, and International Speaker, she offers customized presentations to fit individual, team, or organization’s needs and budget such as:
Ifeoma provides effective team communication and structure for forging relationships equipping teams with the proper attitudes to develop leaders within. She believes in people’s ability to reach their highest potential if they start by believing in themselves and committing to try. Ifeoma is devoted to empowering and helping women discover their innate potentials and turn their passions into profitable business ventures. She created and hosted the first-ever Virtual Halifax Black Female Business Showcase attracting Federal and Provincial elected officials, Trade Commissioners, Business and Community Leaders, and business owners across Canada to network, share ideas and explore ways to keep their businesses running, creating a sustainable flow of income during the pandemic. A strong DEI advocate. Ifeoma loves to engage and inspire youths in her community and beyond.
Ifeoma has won several awards for her vision and leadership, including, The Most Inspiring Immigrant in the Maritimes Award, Global News Community Star Award, Halifax Regional Municipality Volunteer Award, Community Impact Award, and more. She also received recognition at the Nova Scotian Legislative House twice (2017 & 2018). In addition, she has been featured in mainstream media, including CTV News Atlantic, CBC, and Global News Atlantic, on topics ranging from business, leadership, gender equality, women empowerment, diversity, and inclusion. She was also featured in the documentary series “Here We Are,” which airs on Eastlink Community TV.
She mentors undergraduate students and has spoken on different platforms nationally and internationally, including Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University, Women Sports Organization, Halifax Public Library, Women networks and leadership organizations, and International Women’s Day events. She has also hosted International Women’s Day consistently since 2018, bringing women from across the world together in one room and promoting opportunities for entrepreneurs to start and scale their businesses forward and upward.
Ifeoma is a contributor to the Amazon best-selling book, “We are Unbreakable.” She amplifies the voices of ordinary women and provides a platform for them to Engage, Inspire, Empower and Lead. She is also the creator of the STARblazers platform – a unique platform that spotlights Women of colour, amplifies and celebrates their successes and accomplishments.
Ifeoma is a Certified Member of the John C. Maxwell team. She is passionate about diversity, inclusion, gender equality, and the growth of women in business and leadership.
Ruth Thomas is a Social Science Researcher, an advocate of women’s self-empowerment, a motivational columnist, a speaker, and a community multicultural award winner.
She has several years of experience working with women ...
Ruth Thomas is a Social Science Researcher, an advocate of women’s self-empowerment, a motivational columnist, a speaker, and a community multicultural award winner.
She has several years of experience working with women and children inspiring and motivating them to be self-determining about their own lives. She is committed to the principles of social justice and strives to grow and further her knowledge of emotional intelligence and the world and cultures around her.
Ruth’s strong suites of skills include strong enthusiasm, perseverance, attentive listening skills, coaching, inspiring and motivational skills. Her goal is to touch lives, become the best support and collaborator in any environment and partnership she finds herself in.