Lillian Ogbogoh is a powerful voice for women who feel they are meant for more but have learned to hide parts of themselves along the way. Through her work, she supports women navigating careers, businesses, leadership, and identity—helping them reconnect with their confidence, inner truth, and sense of wholeness. Humans of Fuzia is featuring Lillian because her story speaks directly to millions of women balancing ambition with self-doubt, success with exhaustion, and courage with care. Her journey reminds our global community that growth does not require self-abandonment—and that support, rest, and authenticity are not weaknesses, but strengths.
Q: Lillian, what inspired you to start something of your own?
I actually started my entrepreneurial journey before entering corporate spaces. When I left university, I knew I wanted to own a business, so I started an events company with friends. That experience shaped the path I’m on today. Corporate spaces later taught me valuable lessons—skills I could apply to business—and entrepreneurship also strengthened how I showed up in corporate roles. At the core, I’ve always had a drive to create something that reflects my values and allows me to shape my world in a way that feels aligned.
Q: Who are the women you primarily work with today?
I work with women who often live in two worlds—those building businesses alongside day jobs, or women at mid to senior levels navigating leadership. One woman feels she’s meant for more but hides her skills and voice because of self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Another looks successful on paper but is burnt out, exhausted, and questioning whether this is all there is. I support both in shifting identity, reconnecting with themselves, and choosing paths that truly honor who they are.
Q: What changes do you see in women after working with you?
One of the biggest shifts is connection—not just mentally, but physically. Women begin to feel what’s happening in their bodies and build confidence from within, not based on achievements or validation. They start using their voice, setting boundaries, and owning their needs. Many also stop seeing themselves as broken and begin to experience themselves as whole—nothing missing, nothing to fix.
Q: You speak often about imposter syndrome. Have you experienced it yourself?
Absolutely. I’ve walked into rooms where I questioned whether I belonged. But over time, I realized this isn’t a personal failure—it’s often a response to systems that weren’t built with us in mind. Many of us belong in these spaces because we earned our place. I encourage women to question the voices that tell them they’re not enough. Ask: “Compared to whom?” or “Whose voice is this?” When you do that, those mental loops start to break.
Q: How can someone differentiate between intuition and the inner critic?
Your inner critic attacks your worth—it tears you down. Your intuition, even when firm, is compassionate. It says, “I know this is hard, but you can do it.” If you wouldn’t speak to someone you love the way that voice speaks to you, then it’s not truth—it’s emotional harm. Learning to recognize that difference is powerful.
Q: Looking back, what would you have done differently when starting out?
I wouldn’t have done it alone. We’re often told to rise solo, but even queens have counsel. You need the right community—people who challenge you, support you, and help you see beyond your own blind spots. You can’t outthink problems with the same mind that created them.
Q: What challenges have you faced in your journey?
Some challenges were external, but many were internal—burnout, self-doubt, and pushing through without rest. I learned that you cannot find success through burnout. Rest, vulnerability, and asking for support are essential, not optional.
Q: What does success mean to you today?
Success is peace. It’s financial independence, freedom of time, joy, rest, creativity, and a business that supports my life—not consumes it. I want space to live, travel, read, paint, and be present. That’s success for me.
Q: What kind of legacy do you hope to leave behind?
I want to leave systems and support that continue to uplift women, even if they never know my name. A legacy that builds access, education, and opportunity—and leaves the world better for women who come after us.
“You don’t need to abandon yourself to succeed—when you honor who you truly are, everything else begins to align.”
Connect with Lillian Ogbogoh:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianogbogoh/
- Website: https://lillianogbogoh.com/
- Email: lillianogbogoh@gmail.com
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