She-EO's on Air 2026 2
Love & Broken Roads
Love can be beautiful. It can also be complicated, unexpected, and, at times, deeply painful.
Many women carry stories of heartbreak, disappointment, divorce, separation, betrayal, or relationships that simply didn't unfold the way they imagined. Yet these are often the conversations we keep hidden.
This month on She-EO's On Air, we're creating a safe space for an honest conversation about Love & Broken Roads—exploring the realities of love, loss, healing, resilience, and the courage to begin again.
Join us as our panel shares personal experiences, practical wisdom, and thoughtful insights on navigating relationships, recovering from heartbreak, rebuilding after disappointment, and embracing hope for the future.
We'll also kick off the session with our fun Africa 101 segment before diving into the conversation, streamed live for women around the world.
Together, we will:
Explore the realities of love, heartbreak, and healing
Learn healthy ways to navigate disappointment and emotional recovery
Discuss relationships, marriage, divorce, and second chances with honesty and compassion
Ask questions in a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment
Connect with women who understand that healing is a journey, not a destination
Because every broken road carries the possibility of a new beginning, and no woman should have to walk that journey alone.
HOST
Tope Fajingbesi is a respected thought leader, transformative executive, and social impact entrepreneur. She serves as the Finance Director of a U.S.-headquartered global nonprofit organization, where she oversees financial operations across 3 continents and strengthens the organization’s financial sustainability. Driven by a passion for community empowerment and African development, Tope founded The She-EO (thesheeo.org), a global platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of women of African descent, and United for Kids Foundation (u4kids.org), which has transformed the lives of thousands of children in Nigeria.
Her commitment to African development was further amplified through Impact Africa, a podcast she hosted to inspire Africans in the diaspora to actively contribute to the continent’s growth. Tope’s professional journey includes roles at top firms such as Arthur Andersen and PwC and a tenure as a Lecturer at the University of Maryland, where she taught Agricultural Business Management courses and mentored future leaders in the field.
She and her husband, Niyi Balogun, co-own Dodo Farms, a certified naturally grown produce farm in Maryland, which they have grown into a thriving, mission-driven enterprise. An accomplished speaker and author, Tope has written several books, including Love in Cancun, Soulful Whispers, and A Mile in My Shoes—a deeply personal and inspiring memoir that takes readers on a journey through faith, love, heartbreak, and restoration.
CO-HOST
Dr. Bilikis Oladimeji is an internationally trained physician-Informaticist and healthcare executive. A Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association, with a career spanning clinical medicine, genomics, life sciences, pharma, and digital health. She is currently the Senior Vice President for Clinical Programs at Progyny, a women’s health and family benefits administration company headquartered in NY, and also the Founder/CEO of SheriBell Global LLC, created during her latest career transition as a hub for her portfolio career as a consultant, speaker, author, and general thought leadership contributor to women's health and human centered, tech-enabled healthcare and leadership.
Past employers include Optum/UHG, GSK, Duke Health, a Personalized Medicine Startup, and Lagos University Teaching Hospital. She has been recognized as an inventor and for leading innovation in clinical research, clinical decision-making, healthcare models, AI/ML adoption & governance, and digital health.
GUESTS
Linda Barrow is a finance and compliance professional, mentor, and advocate for women and girls with over 20 years of experience across banking, capital markets, compliance, and audit. She currently works at BMO Capital Markets, specializing in Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance, following previous roles at Aon Corporation and JPMorgan Chase.
Beyond her career, Linda is passionate about mentorship and community impact. Through her work with iMentor, Apinke Girls Initiative, and SHE-EO Women's Leadership, she supports young women in developing confidence, leadership, and purpose. A mother of three, Linda is committed to empowering the next generation and believes leadership is measured by the lives we inspire and uplift.
Kikelomo Adisa is the Founder of Steer for Change Mother and Newborn Foundation and Kayplan Cereal, passionate about improving women’s health and child nutrition in underserved Nigerian communities.
Through her foundation, she has provided free medical care, health education, nutrition support, and birth kits, impacting over 7,000 women and children across Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States. Her social enterprise, Kayplan Cereal, produces nutritious cereal blends for babies aged six months and above while supporting the sustainability of her foundation’s work. She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Labour Relations from the University of Lagos and is a Chartered Associate of CIPM. She is also a Fellow of the Vital Voices Visionaries Program, with over 17 years of experience in HR, marketing, and nonprofit leadership.
PRODUCERS
Joy Okoronkwo is an Executive Assistant, Community Manager, and Operations Professional with over seven years of experience supporting executives, managing strategic projects, and building impact-driven communities. She has worked across the nonprofit, healthcare, and entrepreneurship sectors with organizations including Lakeshore Cancer Center, Dennis Ashley Medical Clinic, and WEVO.
Passionate about leadership, women's empowerment, and organizational excellence, Joy is committed to creating systems, fostering partnerships, and developing initiatives that drive sustainable social and economic impact across Africa. Her work is rooted in service and structure
Rianat Ayinla is a social media manager, graphic designer, soft skills trainer, and UI/UX enthusiast passionate about technology, female empowerment, and sustainable development. She volunteered as a Soft Skills Facilitator at Jobberman Nigeria, helping to train over 400,000 Nigerian youths and earning the 2020 Award of Exceptional Performance for her outstanding contributions.
As the Ogun State Champion of the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network, Rianat contributed to the development of the SDGs Playbook and the Nigeria Youth Employment Action Plan (NIYEAP), supporting youth employment and entrepreneurship initiatives.
In 2020, she co-founded the GEAD Foundation, a nonprofit organization empowering girls and women through entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital, and soft skills development.