Africa's Biggest Economic Problem Isn't What You Think | Eyvonne Anthony-Eleko
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King Dems Podcast | Growth Mindset, Leadership, AI and Business Insights
1h 40m
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7 chapters
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What is Eyvonne’s personal journey and why did she start the Daughter of Ellen initiative?
Інклюзи на байті існача тікін оф до бокс. One thing for you to bring people on board, but let's bring people on board because they have the talent. Inclusion means you're recognizing somebody uh whether we're talking about the EI, it means we're recognizing somebody's talent. Not because all that and one of the and this again these are conversations with organizations and their culture, right? You're bringing somebody on because they're smart, because you see results, not the process.
Your life, ladies and gentlemen, we're once again welcome to the King Dames Podcast and Diary of a CFO. And today I've got with me a guest who is very, very dear to my heart. Fighting out of Texas, United States of America. Big welcome, Yvonne Anthony Elector. How are you, Yvonne?
Thank you. I'm well, thank you. How are you doing today?
Doing well, doing well. I cannot complain. I cannot complain. We've been getting really, really high profile guests on the podcast and you know, yeah, happy that, you know, something that started like a joke is now a global platform. And of course I'm grateful to have you. And of course, you know, Ali say something, an attitude of gratitude is good attitude. And when a person shares the time with you, they send their life with you. you because the SI unit promotion like the sky. So please sit back while I read. the introduction that I carefully curated for you. I love to give people their flowers while they are still alive. So, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another powerful episode. Today we're joined by a remarkable leader whose work sits at the intersection of inclusion, empowerment, leadership and social transformation.
Our guest is Von Anthony Eleco, founder of the Daughter of Ellen Support and Empowerment Initiator. An organization championing neurodivergence, inclusion, disability rights, and accessibility across Africa through advocacy, consulting, community building, and education. She is reshaping how society views disability, opportunity, and human potential. Yvonne's work reminds us that true leadership is not measured by how people are. are included in the groom. It is measured by how many barriers are removed so everyone can participate fully. Today we will explore her journey, the realities facing neurodivergent individuals across Africa, the future of inclusive leadership, personal resilience, disability, credibility building, and how purpose-driven leaders can create lasting generational impact.
Welcome to the podcast.
You thank you. That was beautifully said. Um, I don't think I could have even introduced myself better than you did. So I appreciate it and thank you for having me on your platform. It's such an honor to be here.
You are welcome. You're welcome. I remember I once had a guest and of course he called he says King James, right? Advoala the king of intros. I c I guess you probably agree with you.
I second that. I I totally agree with that.
Wow, interesting. So uh everybody sees you right now as that advocate, right? But yes. Take us back to the beginning. Like who was Young Yvonne before all of the titles, the recognition, the advocacy work.
Hey. Thank you. So young Yvonne was very curious. Young Yvonne was a s a people person. I remember growing up in Nigeria and I just always wondered why I was so curious about everything. I would ask my mom the most random questions and she would always be like, Can you just, you know, let me be for a second? I'm working. I was curious and getting to dip my hands into a lot of things. I I think I took almost all classes that would in you know that would kick off my curiosity. I was a people person. I love being active. I played sports. So So but one thing was sure for me, I hated maths. Of all the things that I could have done. I I hated maths and at some point there I honestly thought there was something wrong with me because growing up in Nigeria
You have to know maths because it's uh we have a one narrow way of measuring excellence. And at some point I questioned if I was smart enough.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is Eyvonne’s personal journey and why did she start the Daughter of Ellen initiative?
0:00–18:20
2
Why does Eyvonne argue that disability inclusion is a human‑rights issue, not charity?
18:20–37:32
3
What are the biggest barriers neurodivergent and disabled people face in education and the workplace in Nigeria?
37:32–58:20
4
How can AI and emerging technologies be used to accelerate accessibility and inclusive design?
58:20–1:18:06
5
What are the most common mistakes executives make when trying to build truly inclusive organisations?
1:18:06–1:32:38
6
Why does Eyvonne say visibility, personal branding and credibility are essential for impact?
1:32:38–1:40:10
7
Which mindset shifts and resilience practices help Eyvonne stay motivated during tough seasons?
1:40:10–1:40:42
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