URSULLINE OKONKWO

Ursulline: From Homelessness to High Heels – An Inspirational Journey of Resilience and Success

Ursulline is a dynamic and inspiring public speaker with a remarkable journey from homelessness to professional success. Moving to Los Angeles with less than $300 and spending a year living in her car, Ursulline transformed her life through sheer determination and resilience. She worked her way out of homelessness and built an impressive career, eventually becoming a successful content creator and social media influencer.

Over the past 13 years, Ursulline has gained valuable experience working for Warner Brothers, the Walt Disney Company and Meta. While her roles provided her with a strong foundation in corporate environments, she was simultaneously developing her career as a content creator behind the scenes. At Meta, she played a significant role in shaping a creator marketing database, leveraging her unique insights and creative skills.

After being laid off from Meta, Ursulline decided to pursue her passion full-time. Over the past 8 years, she has successfully built her brand and regularly works on paid partnerships and brand deals. Her journey from executive assistant to full-time content creator is a testament to her adaptability, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Career Highlights:

Warner Brothers: Provided executive support and contributed to high-profile projects.

Walt Disney Company: Supported executives and played a key role in the creation of compelling content.

Meta: Assisted in executive functions and helped develop the creator marketing strategy.

In addition to her corporate success, Ursulline has extensive experience as a public speaker. She began her public speaking journey during her pageant years (2008-2009) and continued to hone her skills through TV spots (2021-2023) and guest podcast appearances (August/September 2023).

Ursulline’s story is not just about professional success but also about personal transformation. After achieving her dreams she made a bold decision to sell everything and move to Paris in search for love and a new chapter in life.

Speaking Topics:

Overcoming Adversity and Homelessness: Ursulline shares her personal journey of resilience and how she overcame significant challenges to achieve success.

Career Success and Professional Growth: Insights and strategies on building a successful career in the competitive corporate world.

Personal Transformation and Goal Setting: Techniques and motivation for setting and achieving personal goals, no matter how daunting.

The Power of Resilience and Perseverance: Lessons learned from her experiences and how perseverance can lead to extraordinary outcomes.

Life Transitions and Pursuing Dreams: Embracing change and pursuing one's dreams, illustrated through her move to Paris.

Building a Personal Brand: Strategies for creating compelling content and developing a successful career as a content creator.