Ukeme Awakessien Jeter: Bold Leadership in Action- Amplifying Voices and Breaking Barriers

Send us Fan MailAbout This EpisodeIn this episode, we sit down with the remarkable Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, an engineer-turned-lawyer and history-making leader, to explore her unique definition of boldness: giving voice to others. As the first person of color and immigrant to be elected to her city's council, and later serving as council president and mayor, Ukeme's story is one of courage, determination, and the transformative power of advocacy. Join us as we delve into the essential qualities that define impactful leadership as well as the intricate dynamics faced by immigrants, a topic covered in her book, IMMIGRIT: How Immigrant Leadership Drives Business Success. Ukeme shares how recognizing the need for action and stepping out of one's comfort zone are vital for driving change, especially for women and minorities. This episode isn't just about leadership; it’s about inspiring listeners to take bold steps, engage in transformative conversations, and champion the voices of those around them.  About Ukeme Awakessien JeterUkeme Awakessien Jeter is an engineer turned lawyer, keynote speaker, and history-maker on a mission to transform leadership. She is the author of IMMIGRIT: How Immigrant Leadership Drives Business Success. For over two decades, she has held positions within Fortune 500 companies, national law firms, universities, local governments, and specialized agencies of the United Nations. Having lived and worked in eight cities across four countries, Ukeme has a profound understanding of diverse cultures. A trailblazer, Columbus CEO Magazine named her one of its Future 50 Leaders in 2021. Ukeme works as an intellectual property attorney for a national law firm. She has made history twice, first by becoming the first person of color and immigrant elected to City Council in her 103-year-old community. Then, just two years later, she became the first immigrant and person of color elected Council President and Mayor of her city. Ukeme resides in Upper Arlington, Ohio, with her two children and dog. Additional ResourcesWebsite: www.ukemeforua.comLearn More About Her Book, Immigrit: immigritbook.comInstagram: @ukstopiaLinkedIn: @UkemeAwakessienJeterSupport the show--------Stay Connected www.leighburgess.comWatch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgessFollow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgessSign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter