In this episode of In Her Own Name, host Lillian Ogbogoh is joined by Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski, a certified coach, strategist, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Thinking Light Coach. With over 20 years of experience in STEM and corporate leadership, Danielle brings both professional insight and lived experience as a neurodivergent woman to the conversation.

Together, they explore what it means to lead without masking, how to create workplaces that are truly inclusive, and why language, visibility, and belonging matter more than ever.

This is a conversation about leading with authenticity, building with intention, and honouring the full value of neurodiverse minds. If you’ve ever felt the need to hide parts of yourself to succeed, this episode is a reminder that your difference is your strength.

In this powerful conversation, Lillian Ogbogoh is joined by Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski, certified coach, strategist, TEDx speaker, and founder of Thinking Light Coach. With 20 years of experience in corporate STEM and her own lived experience as a neurodivergent woman, Danielle brings clarity, insight, and honesty to a conversation many shy away from.

Together, they explore:

• What true neuro-inclusion looks like in the workplace

• Why masking takes a toll on identity and leadership

• How Danielle reclaimed her voice, and her brilliance

• The founding of GSK’s Neurodiversity Network

• Coaching, resilience, and building systems that see people fully

If you’ve ever felt like you had to “fit in” to be respected, or if you’re looking to lead from a place of authenticity, this episode is for you.

🔥 Notable Quotes:

“We’re not broken. We’re built differently. And that difference is full of value.”

“There’s something powerful in just giving people the language to name what they’ve been carrying in silence.”

“Inclusion shouldn’t be a performance. It should be felt.”

📌 Connect with Danielle

• LinkedIn: Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski

• Thinking Light Coach: LinkedIn | Linktree

• TEDx Talk: Watch on YouTube

• Instagram: Thinking Light Coach

In this deeply resonant episode, journalist, educator, and anti-racism activist Sharon Hurley Hall joins Lillian Ogbogoh to unpack the layers of systemic racism and the legacy of colonialism. With clarity, compassion, and hard-earned wisdom, Sharon shares how the murder of George Floyd shifted her path, catalysing the creation of her newsletter, book (I’m Tired of Racism), and the Share Anti-Racism community.

From confronting the invisible weight of everyday racism to redefining resilience, reclaiming rest, and challenging colourism, Sharon speaks truth to power with grace and candour. She also reflects on the intergenerational blessings that sustain her: language, knowledge, and the unshakeable fibre of survival.

Whether you’re seeking to understand how to advocate meaningfully, looking to unpack internalised bias, or need to hear from a woman doing the work without apology, this episode will stay with you.

• Website: www.sharonhh.com

• Newsletter: www.antiracismnewsletter.com

• Book: I’m Tired of Racism – Available via Amazon, Apple Books, B&N

• LinkedIn: @sharonhurleyhall

What does it mean to lead systems with soul? To enter boardrooms shaped by inequity, and bring both legal rigour and lived wisdom?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Deirdre LaBassiere, a governance strategist, legal mind, and changemaker who has turned policy into purpose across housing, health, nonprofit, and cultural sectors.

Deirdre shares her extraordinary journey, from navigating homelessness and illness to becoming a nationally respected voice in ethical leadership. As Chair of WAITS, The Legacy Centre of Excellence, and the West Midlands Board for Common Purpose, she is a woman reshaping power from the inside out.

We talk: ⚖️ What “governance with soul” looks like in practice 🛠️ How lived experience builds stronger systems 🎙️ Why visibility in leadership, especially for Black women, is radical 💡 Lessons from a legacy led by courage, equity, and compassion

This is more than a leadership episode. It’s a masterclass in transformation.

What happens when a woman builds a multimillion-dollar AI startup—then walks away to rediscover her purpose?

In this soulful, tech-meets-truth conversation, Sabrina Ramonov shares the story behind her unexpected journey from Silicon Valley success to deep burnout, and the mission that brought her back: teaching one million people how to use AI with clarity, humanity, and heart.

We talk about:

• 🌏 Her Filipina roots and the power of representation in tech

• 💻 The creation of Blotato, a tool helping creators repurpose with ease

• 🧠 Why rest was the most radical part of her leadership

• 💬 The voice she’s reclaiming, and who she’s using it for

This isn’t just a story about innovation, it’s a story about permission, purpose, and choosing to lead on your own terms.

Listen now to hear how Sabrina is rewriting what success in tech can look and feel like, one tool, one truth, one lesson at a time.

Explore more of Sabrina’s work and resources:

🌐 Website: https://www.sabrina.dev 📸 Instagram: @sabrina_ramonov 🐦 Twitter / X: @sabrina_ramonov 🛠️ Explore Blotato: https://www.blotato.com

#InHerOwnName #SabrinaRamonov #WomenInTech #AIWithSoul #AuthenticLeadership #Blotato