Restore: A Conversation Series by Chiije in collaboration with Diversify
We are surrounded by the language of self-care. Rest. Boundaries. Healing. And yet, many of us are still exhausted.
Somewhere along the way, wellness became something we perform. Curated routines. Aesthetic rituals. Language that sounds right, but often sits on top of lives that are anything but well.
So this is not another conversation about how to optimise your self-care routine. This is a pause. A deeper look.
- Who is self-care actually for?
- What happens when care becomes performance?
- And what does it mean to care for yourself honestly, in a world that often rewards the appearance of being well more than the reality of it?
This conversation invites us to sit with the tension. To question what we have normalised. And to return to something more real, more grounded, and perhaps, more confronting.
This is a digital event and free for all to attend.
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Speakers:
Chisom Udeze
Chisom is an award-winning economist, leadership strategist, and founder of multiple companies working at the intersection of power, leadership, and systems change. For almost two decades, she has worked with senior leaders across Fortune 500 companies, scale-ups, philanthropies, and global nonprofits, helping them diagnose and solve the leadership dysfunction that keeps their organisations stuck. Chisom designs and advises on organisational structures where productivity is optimised and clarity and dignity are non-negotiable. Her Three Clarities framework focuses on how Identity, Context, and Power intersect in leadership. Her approach is diagnostic, not prescriptive. She helps leaders understand what’s actually wrong before trying to fix it.
She is also the founder of Chiije, and lover of all things clean and sustainable for everyday living. She is intentional about protecting her mental health and wellbeing, and a mother of two remarkable children. You can read more about Chisom here, and how Chiije came to be here.
Ruthie Semere
Ruthie is a business developer, entrepreneur, and ICF-accredited leadership coach with over 12 years of international experience in digital media and business development. Since 2017, she has coached individuals, entrepreneurs, and companies globally in self-leadership and success creation. Ruthie is also the co-founder of Women of Color in Biz, a network that champions women of color entrepreneurs.
As a trilingual daughter of Eritrean immigrants with experience in navigating two cultures, Ruthie’s biculturalism has shaped her ability to deeply understand people from all walks of life. This unique perspective allows her to hold a global and inclusive mindset that resonates across diverse backgrounds. She holds a master’s degree in International Management from King’s College London and hosts the podcast Zanta on personal development.
