Shaking Up Society and Serving From the Heart — with Ogechi Akalegbere
Season 3, Episode 12 | Originally aired on March 30, 2021
About the episode
"I think the world is so much more beautiful when everybody in different bodies can live and be their full selves."
Ogechi Akalegbre is a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion in variety of arenas. Whether she's lifting at the gym, advocating for diversity or providing a space for women to share their stories, Ogechi is committed to honouring the unique nature of each person—both in the Catholic Church and beyond. She desires to be a good trouble maker who wants to shake up the world and bring more awareness to some of the most pressing social justice issues of our time. In this episode, Ogechi and I talk about her journey into the world of power lifting, how she started her podcast "Tell Me If You Can", and why it's so important for her to advocate for diversity, especially within the Catholic Church.
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Meet Ogechi Akalegbere
Ogechi Akalegbere is a Nigerian-American who is a Christian Service Coordinator, public speaker, and fitness instructor. Ogechi grew up in Gaithersburg, Maryland and when she is not at work or creating digital content she is either enjoying quality time with her husband or at the gym lifting weights. She has a passion for social justice and all things beauty and fashion. She serves as a catechist, lector, and pastoral council co-chair at her parish and is involved as a community organizer and diversity practitioner in her community.
Links:
Ogechi's website: gechmeifyoucan.com
Ogechi on Instagram: @gechmeifyoucan
Ogechi's podcast: "Tell Me If You Can"