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What I Do For Work

What I Do For Work

By: Anita Patrick
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 What I Do For Work is the career growth podcast for ambitious professionals, hosted by Anita Patrick. Expect candid conversations with guests who have successfully navigated their career journeys—from early starters to late bloomers, entrepreneurs to corporate leaders. Each episode breaks down their work beyond the job title, and the skills, risks, and mindset shifts that drove their growth. Whether you are a student preparing for the job market, an experienced professional in a career rut, or just someone hungry for meaningful growth, this podcast is for you.Anita Patrick Career Success Economics
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  • How to become an International Human Rights Lawyer

    How to become an International Human Rights Lawyer
    Oct 28 2025
    In this episode, host Anita Patrick speaks with Henrietta Ekefre, an International Human Rights Lawyer, Policy Advisor, and Consultant specializing in transformative justice, gender equality, and reparations for historical injustices. Henrietta shares how she built her career in the global human rights field, from the strategic career decisions she took during her undergraduate studies, to working with organizations like the Clooney Foundation for Justice, the African Commission on Human andPeople’s Rights, Africa Judges and Jurists Forum, and how she continues to use the law as a tool for social transformation.What you’ll learn:The work of an International Human Rights LawyerHenrietta’s strategy for choosing a law specializationHow to reverse-engineer your career path when you have a visionHow Moot Court competitions can open professional doors for young lawyers and law students.Internships, fellowships and graduate programs for Human Rights and Advocacy professionals.Experience working with international organizations like the Clooney Foundation for JusticeHow to apply for and get funding for postgraduate (Master’s) degrees at universities such as the University of Oxford, Loyola University Chicago, and the University of Pretoria.Scholarship and funding strategies: what reviewers look for, how to demonstrate need, and how to choose the right referees for recommendation letters.Managing burnout, vicarious trauma, and emotional fatigue in human rights work.The role of empathy, safe spaces, and trauma-informed advocacy in sustaining meaningful change.The importance of publishing research, op-eds, and think pieces to build credibilityHow to deal with perfectionism paralysis and keep showing up for your work.Where to find Henrietta:Twitter/X: https://x.com/HenriettaekefreLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/henriettaekefreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theiconichenny/Where to find AnitaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-patrick-gr8n3ss/Twitter/X: https://x.com/anitasfireInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitasfire/What I Do For Work podcast on socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/what-i-do-for-workInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatidoforwork/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatidoforworkTwitter: https://x.com/WhatIDoForWork_#WIDFWPodcastChapters02:47 A day in the life of an International Human Rights Lawyer06:26 The inspiration behind Henrietta's law career07:46 Henrietta's strategy for choosing her law specialization10:59 Course content, activities and opportunities for undergrad law student15:07 Networking and experience opportunities 16:49 Planning ahead as a Law student17:54 Finding Law internships that are relevant to your career26:04 Clooney Foundation for Justice fellowship experience29:09 Importance of networking35:34 Creating a vision for your Human Rights career38:29 What personalities thrive in Human Rights Law?41:07 Balancing research and advocacy43:27 The importance of empathy in Human Rights work45:21 Pursuing advanced education in Human Rights55:44 Tips for applying to graduate programs and getting funding57:42 What scholarship reviewers look out for in applications59:05 An example of how to prove the need for scholarship for post-grad applications01:00:34 How to choose a good referee for your recommendation letter01:04:14 Navigating mental health in Human Rights work01:12:24 Creating safe spaces in advocacy01:14:56 The importance of publishing one's work01:18:03 Dealing with perfectionism paralysis#HumanRightsLaw #InternationalLaw #HumanRightsCareer #SocialJustice #LawStudents #AdvocacyWork #TransformativeJustice #Scholarships #StudyAbroad #OxfordUniversity #ClooneyFoundation #LegalFellowships #WomenInLaw #AfricaLaw #CareerInLaw #PostgraduateFunding #LegalResearch #PublicInterestLaw #MentalHealthAwareness #EmpathyInAdvocacy career advice for aspiring lawyers in AfricaProduction and marketing by Anita Patrick
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • How to pivot into a Project Management career

    How to pivot into a Project Management career
    Oct 14 2025

    In this episode of What I Do For Work, host Anita Patrick speaks with Susanna Ozenogu. They discuss the intricacies of project management, Susan's journey into this sector and what it takes to thrive as a PM.

    Susanna Ozenogu is a Program and Portfolio Manager with over a decade of experience driving transformation and building scalable systems across nonprofit, tech, finance, logistics, and consulting sectors. She's certified in PMP, CBAP, PMI-ACP, and Scrum. She brings together technical fluency, learning design, and human-centred leadership. Beyond corporate execution, she is a seasoned PMP trainer and facilitator, having equipped and mentored over 2,000 executives and professionals with the tools to lead projects and programs effectively.


    What you’ll learn:

    • The difference between project, program, and portfolio management.

    • What to do if looking to grow as a PM or pivot into the sector

    • How to approach certifications and the number 1 tip for acing professional exams like the PMP

    • The best practice for applying Project Management structures to real-life scenarios

    • How to know if Project Management is the right career for you

    • The key skills of a good Project Manager

    • How and why to be visible at work

    Where to find Susan and Zenog Consults

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sozenogu/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sue.lenaya/


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenog-consulting/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenog_jobs/


    Where to find Anita

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-patrick-gr8n3ss/

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/anitasfire

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitasfire/


    What I Do For Work on social

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/what-i-do-for-work

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatidoforwork/

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatidoforwork

    Twitter: https://x.com/WhatIDoForWork_

    #WIDFWPodcast


    Newsletter

    https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1716316/161986026210854411/share


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    01:57 Understanding Project Management roles

    05:23 Susan's journey from Journalist to Project Manager

    14:26 Project Management exists in every field

    18:01 Relevance of Project Management certifications

    20:14 Susan's most impactful Project Management certification

    21:57 3 tips beyond certificates for a career in Project Management

    29:02 How to ace your Project Management exams

    31:11 How to balance textbook knowledge and real-life application in Project Management

    34:17 How to know if Project Management is for you

    40:56 Staying updated in Project Management practices

    44:26 On continuous learning

    50:51 Absurdity in business practices


    #widfwpodcast #projectmanagementcareer #careerdevelopment

    career development, project management certifications, continuous learning, career transitions, project management in nigeria


    Production and marketing by Anita Patrick
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    59 mins
  • Building a Career in Brand Strategy and Talent Management

    Building a Career in Brand Strategy and Talent Management
    Sep 30 2025

    In this episode, Anita Patrick chats with Kafilat Awotayo, founder of the Yellow company, about her path into Brand Strategy and Talent Management.

    Kafilat has worked with global luxury brands in her career and is now building a thriving agency at the intersection of Nigeria’s creative economy and commerce. She shares how she’s carved a space for herself in this industry, and the mindset shift creatives need to turn their skills into sustainable businesses.

    What we discussed:

    • Why you must fight for your place if you want to build credibility at work

    • How proactive learning and shadowing can fast-track your growth

    • The role of trend forecasting in staying relevant and competitive

    • Why creatives should start thinking like corporations

    • Why build meaningful industry relationships that open doors

    • Working at an agency vs. in-house, which should marketers in Nigeria choose

    • The importance of networking and community engagement

    • Balancing Brand marketing and sales


    Where to find Kafilat and The Yellow Company

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/kaf.ilatt/

    https://www.instagram.com/the.yellowco/


    LinkedIn:

    linkedin.com/in/kafilatawotayo/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/yellowcomms/


    Where to find Anita

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-patrick-gr8n3ss/

    Twitter/ X: https://x.com/anitasfire

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitasfire/


    What I Do For Work on social

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/what-i-do-for-work

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatidoforwork/

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatidoforwork

    Twitter: https://x.com/WhatIDoForWork_

    #WIDFWPodcast


    Newsletter

    https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1716316/161986026210854411/share


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    01:27 The work of a Brand Strategist

    03:45 Kafilat's journey to Brand Strategy

    10:11 Taking a gap year strategically

    11:41 Maximizing internships for growth

    14:27 Road to Kafilat's Yellow Agency

    17:25 Transitioning from 9-5 to agency founder

    21:21 Gatekeeping in the industry

    23:27 The importance of data in marketing

    25:07 Building relationships and networking

    26:38 The role of creativity in commerce

    28:36 The evolution of Yellow Management

    29:57 Supporting the Creative Economy

    36:59 Building a framework for creatives

    38:59 The expanding creative economy

    40:41 What you need to break into Brand Marketing

    46:05 Agency vs in-house

    47:58 Recap of the conversation

    50:15 Mentorship opportunity with Kafilat


    Production and marketing by Anita Patrick
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    51 mins
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