21. From Bermuda to Australia: Vicki Abraham’s Story of Resilience, Connection and Making a Difference
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In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson interviews Vicki Abraham, a coach and connector. Vicki describes herself as a connector because she enjoys bringing people together and using her words to connect people to thoughts and ideas.
She also discusses her belief in being a queen, taking charge of her life, and helping others. Vicki shares three interesting things about herself, including being a former marathoner, a trained yoga instructor, and having lived in seven countries.
She also talks about her recent accomplishment of moving to Australia and the challenges she faced and opportunities she found during the process. Vicki shares a story of making a difference in someone's life by creating a safe space for emotional expression. She emphasizes the importance of active listening and holding space for others.
Vicki discusses a personal growth experience where she got lost in the mountains of South Africa and had to rely on others for help. She reflects on the lessons she learned from the challenge.
Vicki shares her self-care practices, including eating healthfully and engaging in spiritual yoga. She also talks about her passion for helping people find their purpose and supporting startup businesses through her company, Two for One.
Vicki mentions her podcast, Resilient Entrepreneurs with Two for One, and the upcoming launch of an online self-paced course for startups.
Aderonke shares her own thoughts on AI and the importance of connection and belonging in the workplace. The episode concludes with Aderonke thanking Vicki for her time and wisdom.
Three take aways from the conversation:
- Being a connector means bringing people together and using words to connect people to each other and to thoughts and ideas;
- Taking charge of one's life and being a queen means being true to oneself and helping others; and
- Challenges can and do lead to personal growth and learning.
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