We are thrilled to welcome a true luminary of African media and social impact for a special Fireside Chat: Chude Jideonwo, Co-Founder of RED | For Africa and CEO of Joy, Inc...
About the Speaker
Chude Jideonwo is an acclaimed media entrepreneur, author, and storyteller, often tagged as ‘the golden boy of African media’ for his impactful 25-year career spanning digital, television, radio, and print media. A trained lawyer called to the Nigerian Bar in 2007, he successfully pivoted his legal background into a highly influential media career.
- Media and Strategy Pioneer: As Co-founder and CEO of RED | For Africa, a leading media and consulting company, he crafted and led strategies that have successfully shaped national elections and social movements across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Senegal. Under his leadership, RED was honored as African Business of the Year.
- Host and Storyteller: He is the host of #WithChude, a viral, award-winning multimedia network known for its deep, emotional conversations with African leaders and celebrities, creating a hub for stories of healing, resilience, and personal growth.
- Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur: Chude is the founder of Joy, Inc., a human flourishing company dedicated to mainstreaming the science of positive emotions to build warm, safe spaces and a generation focused on the greatest happiness for the greatest many. This endeavor demonstrates his commitment to aligning work with social impact and personal fulfillment.
- Global Recognition: His achievements have earned him global recognition, including being a Forbes 30 under 30 honouree, a CNBC Young Business Leader of the Year, an Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fellow, and a World Fellow at Yale University. His work and writing have been featured in major global platforms like The New York Times, CNN, and The Guardian.
In this Fireside Chat, title ‘Building a Joy-Centric Career: Aligning Your Work with Personal Fulfillment and Social Impact’, Chude Jideonwo will share his invaluable insights on building a career that is anchored in meaning, service, and joy, moving beyond the conventional focus on just success and survival. Drawing from his life’s work of starting companies, leading movements, and navigating personal pivots, he will inspire young professionals to design lives that contribute to both their personal happiness and the transformation of their communities. As an attendee, you are certain to learn about:
- The power of emotional intelligence and vulnerability in modern leadership.
- The strategic blueprint for building impactful and enduring institutions that outlive their founders.
- How to pivot a degree in law or any field into a purpose-driven career in the creative or social impact economy.
Still yet to register for the event? Scan the QR code in the flier or visit elawyerngeria.com/career-fair/ to secure your spot today!
