This month, our Mum of the Month is the amazing Omawumi Ogbe, who shares her motherhood journey and her shifting priorities around work-life integration.
Please tell us about yourself. Can you share more about all the hats you wear?
Omawumi Ogbe is a public relations expert, brand consultant, and media leader. She is the managing partner at GLG Communications, editor-in-chief of GLAZIA Magazine, and the first female president of the Life Coaches Association of Nigeria (LCAN). Named 1 of the 100 most influential people of African Descent by MIPAD in 2022, Omawumi holds a postgraduate degree in Media and Communication from Pan-Atlantic University, where she finished as the overall best-graduating student.
She is also an alumna of Europe’s #1 Executive MBA program at HEC Paris with a specialization in LUXURY, taught in Paris, SDA Bocconi Milan, and NYU Stern, New York.
The 2023 recipient of the “Most Influential PR Personality of the Year” award by Marketing Edge, Omawumi is the creator of the now-renowned PR Power List, released annually in partnership with The Guardian. She is a board member of the PRCA, the world’s largest and most influential PR professional body.
What’s one thing about you that might surprise people?
Hmm.. how much children naturally gravitate towards me. I’ve honestly never met a child who didn’t like me or feel comfortable around me. They always want me to carry them or be with them, and I’ve always loved children. I sometimes say that it may be connected to my name and its meaning (Omawumi translates to – I am hungry for a child; I love this child). But truly, children can sense warmth and openness. My sisters and I laugh that we have PhDs in babysitting.
What do you love most about your work as an Editor-in-Chief and entrepreneur?
As the Editor-in-Chief of GLAZIA Magazine and Managing Partner at GLG Communications, I get to do what fulfills me most – creating solutions, shaping narratives, and spotlighting people in meaningful ways. Helping individuals and brands be seen, heard, and loved is at the core of everything we do.
Recently at the end of last year, we spotlighted women in Nollywood who shaped the industry in 2025. The response was incredible. Seeing how much it resonated with both the women we featured and the wider audience reminded me why this work matters.
Being able to tell stories that amplify people, culture, and excellence, while influencing conversations and shifting narratives, makes my work deeply rewarding. I am grateful to do what I genuinely enjoy.
How did you meet your husband, and how long have you been married?
We’ve been married for a year, but it feels like ten in the best way.
We met in Paris in 2023, quite unexpectedly, at a restaurant. I had just gotten back from New York, very tired and jet-lagged. I had made reservations at a different place I’d been looking forward to for a long time, but it was full. They asked me to wait 15 minutes, and I decided to take a short walk instead. That’s when I saw another restaurant, walked in on a whim, and the maître d’ gave me a table next to this French guy who could communicate with me in English. And as they say, the rest is history.
What have been some of the most unexpected moments of becoming a new mum?
I was very fortunate with my pregnancy. It was smooth, no morning sickness or major discomfort. But what really hit me after giving birth was the realization that this is a full-time responsibility. You can’t “drop the baby and come back later.” I got invited on many trips, and unlike before, I could not just pack up a bag and fly to another country. This little human is yours, all the time. It’s beautiful, overwhelming, grounding, and humbling all at once. That level of responsibility was something no one could truly prepare me for.
Tell us about your journey to motherhood and your beautiful family.
Motherhood has been an incredible blessing. It was an intentional journey. Before meeting my husband, I had already started exploring the possibility of having a child through IVF. When I got tested, everything checked out fine, and thankfully, once we were together, we didn’t need any medical intervention. The journey has been smooth, joyful, and deeply fulfilling. I’m very grateful for how it all unfolded.
What has motherhood taught you about yourself that you didn’t know before?
Motherhood reminded me that we already have everything we need inside of us.
I’ve always been someone who loves to work and is deeply committed to my career. Work has taken up a big part of my life. But becoming a mum taught me about true prioritisation. My child and my family are my number one priority, not my work. It also reinforced my belief that women have incredible capacity. At every stage, what you need shows up at the right time. You grow into each phase naturally.
But becoming a mum taught me about true prioritisation. My child and my family are my number one priority, not my work. Share on X
Bust one motherhood myth you no longer believe.
The idea that your life stops when you become a mother is a myth.
Your life doesn’t end. You don’t lose your identity, personality, or fulfillment. You can still live fully, love deeply, and be yourself while being a great mum. Yes, I cannot just up and move, but I can still do the things I used to do with planning. My entire personality does not have to revolve around being a mother. Motherhood adds to your life; it doesn’t erase it.
If you could give one piece of advice to new mums, what would it be?
I am a new mom myself so I don’t want to sound like I have all the answers, hahahaha… Don’t panic. Learn as much as you can, but trust yourself.
God has already placed everything you need inside you to be the best mother for your child. Listen to yourself. Do what works for you, your baby, and your family, not what society says is the “right” way. If breastfeeding isn’t working for you, it’s okay to use formula. Don’t stress yourself trying to meet external standards. This is your journey.
God has already placed everything you need inside you to be the best mother for your child. Listen to yourself. Do what works for you, your baby, and your family, not what society says. Share on X
How important is a support system for a mum? Who is in your tribe?
Support is essential, not just for mums, but for every human being. No one thrives alone.
I’m incredibly grateful for my support system. My mum came to stay with us toward the end of my pregnancy and after the baby arrived. That was so helpful. My husband has been incredibly supportive, we function as a team. I am so grateful to him for all he does for not just the baby but for me. It’s important as women to have children with men who really want to be fathers, and are committed to doing the work, not men who call it “babysitting” when they’re with their kids. And if you’re having the baby alone, please get support too.
Another practical way I’ve embraced support is by allowing tools and systems to make my life easier. One of the best decisions I made was to buy a baby formula dispenser. It’s essentially like a coffee machine, but for baby bottles. Instead of measuring formula, boiling water, waiting for it to cool, and stressing while the baby is crying, I simply press a button, and the bottle is ready at the right temperature. It may seem like a small thing, but it makes a huge difference.
That one device and the others have taken a significant amount of stress off my plate, and I’m a big believer in removing unnecessary pressure where possible.
Motherhood is not a struggle Olympics. If there’s something, whether it’s a gadget, extra help, or support you can afford that makes life easier, embrace it. Making your life easier doesn’t make you less of a mum, it makes you more present, calmer, and better for your child. What your baby needs most is you, not exhaustion or perfection.
What Do You Love About LagosMums
I love LagosMums because it is a true pioneer, created out of an authentic purpose.
When LagosMums started, it was the first platform of its kind in Nigeria. Years ago, before parenting influencers and “mum blogs” became mainstream, LagosMums was already building community and creating space for mothers. That kind of foresight and consistency deserves recognition.
Kudos to Yetty Williams for sustaining the vision through different seasons and disruptions. The longevity alone is commendable. To see the platform not only thrive in Nigeria but also extend to London shows both resilience and growth.
What stands out most is the community LagosMums has built, a space where women can connect, learn, network, and simply be themselves. It’s more than content, it’s a support system.
What stands out most is the community LagosMums has built, a space where women can connect, learn, network, and simply be themselves. It’s more than content, it’s a support system. Share on X
I also appreciate the intentional move to include fathers in the conversation. While the name LagosMums remains iconic, expanding the dialogue to engage men and encourage stronger fatherhood is powerful and necessary.
Well done to the entire LagosMums team. The impact is visible, and the work truly matters.
Quick Takes
One million naira or more sleep?
More sleep, without hesitation. One million Naira can’t do much today, sadly. Given how devalued our currency is today, quality sleep is far more valuable.
Shopping spree or an all-expense-paid trip to your dream destination?
An all-expense-paid trip, definitely. I love shopping, but I love experiences even more, and you can always shop while you travel. Travel is education, exposure, and growth. It expands your worldview in ways nothing else can.
Homeschooling or traditional school?
Traditional school. Homeschooling can be great, especially in the early years, but school is much more than academics. It’s where children learn friendships, collaboration, leadership, and how to be among people.
Looking back, from primary school through secondary school, I was often a class prefect. Those early leadership experiences deeply shaped me. They taught me confidence, responsibility, and how to deal with people, skills that serve me today as a leader, board member, and president of LCAN. That kind of exposure is hard to replicate outside a traditional school setting.
Is AI good or bad?
Artificial Intelligence, like money or any powerful tool, is neutral. It’s a container. What matters is how we use it.
AI itself isn’t good or bad; people make it so. Used correctly, AI is enhancing productivity, simplifying life, and opening up new possibilities. But it does need regulation and responsible use to ensure it doesn’t create chaos.
There was a time when computers felt unimaginable, yet today we can’t do without them. AI is here to stay. However, it should enhance humanity, not replace it. Ultimately, the responsibility lies with us.
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