Ngozi Onwuchekwa is a cancer survivor, digital marketing strategist, TEDx speaker, and Sarcoma UK ambassador whose story embodies resilience, courage, and purpose. Crowned Mrs Exceptional Lady Universe 2023 at the international Mrs Universe pageant in Miami, she has become a passionate advocate for health awareness, inclusion, and personal empowerment. Through her speaking engagements, she shares her remarkable journey of overcoming adversity and turning life’s greatest challenges into a source of strength and inspiration.
Ngozi’s career began in the corporate world, where she built over a decade of experience in marketing and communications across Singapore, New York, and the UK. Armed with an MBA in Marketing, she went on to deliver high-impact campaigns for global brands as a digital marketing strategist. Her professional background taught her the power of storytelling, connection, and perseverance—qualities that would later become central to her personal mission and her voice as a speaker.
In 2020, during the global pandemic, Ngozi was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. After a year of intensive chemotherapy and major surgeries, she entered remission in 2021, emerging stronger and determined to use her experience to help others. Appointed as a Sarcoma UK Ambassador in 2023, she has led awareness and fundraising initiatives, including completing the Brighton Marathon in 2024 to raise vital funds for cancer research. That same year, she was invited to 10 Downing Street in recognition of her advocacy work. Her story and achievements have been featured in national media, including the Daily Express.
A sought-after speaker, Ngozi inspires audiences to face fear and uncertainty with courage. Her 2024 TEDx talk, “Overcoming F.E.A.R to Triumph,” and her upcoming 2025 talk, “Uncharted Territories: Navigating the Edge of Possibility,” explore themes of resilience, transformation, and self-belief. Whether addressing corporate teams, community groups, or global audiences, she combines authenticity, humour, and emotional insight to motivate others to rise above adversity and embrace possibility. With every speech, Ngozi challenges others to redefine their limits and discover the power within themselves to persevere and thrive.
