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From Overfunctioning to Overflow: Adaku Mbagwu on Healing and Leading with Ease

Guest: Adaku Mbagwu

January 14, 2026 53 minutesEpisode 1

In this episode of The Lifestrong Project, AyeCee sits down with Adaku Mbagwu, “The First Daughter Coach,” to break down the pressure placed on high-achieving first-born daughters. Adaku shares how generational expectations lead to burnout — and how women can reclaim their power, heal deeply, and lead with ease. If you’ve ever carried the family, this one’s for you.

From Overfunctioning to Overflow: Adaku Mbagwu on Healing and Leading with Ease

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<span id="docs-internal-guid-a13a3673-7fff-540e-245a-488872a1ab27"><p dir="ltr"><span>In this episode of The Lifestrong Project, AyeCee sits down with Adaku Mbagwu, The First Daughter Coach, to break down the pressure placed on high-achieving first-born daughters. Adaku shares how generational expectations lead to burnout and how women can reclaim their power, heal deeply, and lead with ease.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>If youve ever carried the family, this ones for you!</span></p></span><br>

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