Episode 009: Laura Igwe: Empowering Young People on Social Media through Deeper Connections

In a world dominated by superficial connections and endless scrolling, one woman dared to challenge the norm. Laura Igwe, a passionate advocate for genuine human connections, embarked on a journey that would forever change the landscape of social media. Little did she know, her quest to build a better alternative would lead her down a path she never expected. Brace yourself for a surprising twist that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about social media. Stay tuned to uncover the untold story of Laura Igwe's mission, where authenticity and mental well-being take center stage.In this episode, you will be able to:Discover the hidden impact of social media on your mental health and learn how to protect your well-being.Become a leader who prioritizes the well-being of your team by understanding the impact of social media on their mental health.Learn how to create an online community that fosters positivity, support, and authentic connections.Overcome the challenges of leadership in the digital age by developing strategies to navigate social media while prioritizing well-being.Explore how to build a better alternative to social media that promotes mental health and meaningful connections.My special guest is Laura IgweLaura Igwe is an auditor and cybersecurity specialist who has recently ventured into entrepreneurship with her new voice networking app, Kurero. With a passion for building deep relationships and communities, Laura noticed the negative impact that social media platforms had on authentic connections. Motivated to make a difference, she discovered the potential of web three technology to create a social media platform that prioritizes mental health and fosters genuine relationships. With her mission to tackle the pandemic of superficiality and isolation caused by social media, Laura is determined to build a better alternative that truly cares about the well-being of its users. As a guest on Confessions of a Successful Leader, Laura shares her insights and experiences, inspiring others to create meaningful and wholesome alternatives to existing social media platforms.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:01 - Introduction 00:01:21 - Mission to Tackle Superficiality 00:04:35 - Early Influences on Deep Relationships 00:08:14 - Learning from Negative Leadership Examples 00:09:59 - Superpower: Bringing Freedom and Protecting Others 00:15:52 - Importance of Addressing Issues Early 00:16:58 - Maintaining Spaciousness in the Organization 00:18:53 - Recruiting Strong Leaders 00:19:45 - Changing Leaders and Mitigating Challenges 00:20:20 - Balancing Personal Well-being and Leadership 00:31:42 - The Pressure of Social Media on Young People 00:32:29 - Seeking Stories from Parents 00:33:14 - Launching a New App 00:34:01 - Connecting with Laura00:34:50 - Reflecting on Leadership Style   For more information about Laura Igwe https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraigweodii/Andrew Tallents on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtallents/Keep up to date with the latest news and developments about the Self-Coaching for Leaders movement https://forms.gle/core1c4kZcbeq1eZ8Schedule a discovery call with Andrew Tallents https://calendar.app.google/FkscFUXvYPGLT5Ux5Confessions Of A Successful Leader is produced by Tenken Creative https://www.tenkencreative.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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