Hello! I’m Ukeme, a motivational speaker. Through my thought-provoking communication style and relatable storytelling, I guide my audience on a transformative journey.

Ukeme is a leadership development expert and an engaging keynote speaker. Drawing from her vast experience working within Fortune 500 companies, national law firms, universities, local governments, and specialized agencies of the United Nations, Ukeme advocates, writes and speaks about how immigrant inclusive leadership yields innovation, promotes business growth, and transforms workplace culture. An immigrant, Ukeme’s work is informed by her unique perspective as a mechanical engineer with an MBA and a lawyer who has lived and worked in 8 cities across 3 countries. She leaves any crowd she speaks to inspired by the impact they can have on our future and ready to lead fearlessly

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here, we craft dreams; and build realities!

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Ukeme Awakessien Jeter empowers audiences to lead without fear by helping them unlearn seeking permission because the best leaders understand that they don't need permission; they need courage.

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In my upcoming book IMMIGRIT: Supercharging Company Culture with Immigrant Leadership, I showcase the transformative power of immigrant leadership. Be the first to know when my book hits shelves in 2024.

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face and still take a step forward.